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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1919

Page

7

Empire Theater to Stage Overseas Revue Cast

Empire Theater presents Miss Brice and Mr Morrissey in Overseas Revue a Girly Musical Comedy with Leah Baird as the vamp and a chorus of pep Also Barry and Leighton Harrington and Mills star in the program Matinees at 2 and 3 39 pm Prices: matinee children 0c adults 20c nights 10c and 17 23c Friday shows conclude with two complete performances

General Pershing Argonne Elsie Janis Miss Janis Pershin Miss Brice Mr. Morrissey the Empire Leah Baird Barry Leighton Harrington and Mills Darktown Steppers

Hays Court Hears 30 Divorce Suits In A Day

Judge C T Hays presided over a busy session in Hannibal Court of Common Pleas with thirty five divorce filings in the morning and afternoon. Nineteen suits were heard. several final decrees granted. numerous cases taken under advisement or passed for orders. Arraignment also occurred in a felonious assault case against Allan Schmidt.

C. T. Hays Hannibal Petit Jury Hays Allan Schmidt Charles McElroy E. W. Nelson George Lez Hamlin Walter C. Hamlin Edward Rule Margaret Rule June Pew Otha Pew George E. Washington Effie Washington Lula C. Pollard Scott A Pellard Tillie Miller James H Miller Bryant Hatten Ester Hatten Emma Ladd Edward Ladd Claude Cheidster Maude Cheidster Bertha W. Pickering George B. Pickering Odessa Robinson Charles L. Robison Omar George Marie George James A. Shropshire Hattie Shropshire Eulah Norton L. M. Norton Daisy Snodgrass Ray Snodgrass Clark C. Griffin Lula F. Griffin Charles W. Fry Rhoda Fry Maude Lee Harry Lee Rachael Yakes Marvin Yakes Anna B. Rupert Harry Rupert Trene Q. Pollard Phillip F. Polard John Robertson Florence Robertson Nellie Daily Edward Daily James W. Hammick Hazel Hammick Edward L. Lyon Lela Pearl Lyon Walter S. Finnell Helen L Finnell Lora Phillips Henry Phillips

Masonic Bodies Observe York Rite Festival

Hannibal Masonic bodies will celebrate the York Rite festival with three assemblies starting Sept. 26. Hannibal lodge No. 188 and St. John's lodge No. 28 host a joint session at the Masonic temple with degree work, a banquet at 6, and social gatherings. Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar will meet in the next two weeks. grand master of Missouri invited to attend. blue lodge committees meet tomorrow night for arrangements.

Hannibal Hannibal Lodge No St. John’s Lodge No Masonic Temple Royal Arch Masons Knights Templar Missouri Blue Lodges

Arch Street Methodist elects officers in Hannibal meeting

The newly appointed Arch Street Methodist church board of stewards in Hannibal elected C. R. Mahan as president Oscar Smarr as vice president D. R. Eckman as secretary and church clerk and R. B. Elgin as treasurer A committee was formed to negotiate purchasing the Reynolds property at 1700 Chestnut Street for a parsonage the deal closed Wednesday Plans for the year’s work were set Rev S W Hayne the new pastor was away from the city and unable to attend.

Arch Street Methodist Church Hannibal C. R. Mahan Oscar Smarr D. R. Eckman R. B. Elgin Reynolds Chestnut Street S. W. Hayne

Mr Waldron Improves After Fall At Weather Bureau

B L Waldron a Hannibal weather observer who fell from a ladder at the weather bureau in the federal building and suffered a fractured foot is recovering well at his home at the corner of North Sixth and Center streets.

B.L. Waldron Hannibal Weather Bureau Federal Building North Sixth Center Streets

Charles Johnson Fined In Court

In Hannibal police court on Wednesday Charles Johnson was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to a rooming charge. The woman released on bond did not appear for the proceedings.

Hannibal Charles Johnson

Stag Hotel Reopens Under New Hannibal Management

The Stag on South Main street Hannibal reopens today under Patsy O Grady former Hannibal resident now proprietor. He has redecorated and equipped thirty hotel rooms and added nine new pocket billiard tables. The venue is promoted as one of the finest in Northeast Missouri with plans for fall and winter billiard tournaments and visiting experts for exhibitions.

Stag South Main Street Hannibal Patsy O'Grady California Missouri O'Grady

Postpone Reception For Walters Family To Next Week

A reception planned for Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Walters and family of South Hannibal was postponed until next week. Walters, who will move to Des Moines, Iowa, to reenter evangelistic work, has resigned as pastor of the South Side Christian Church. The event was delayed due to his inability to be in Hannibal tonight.

J. W. Walters South Hannibal Des Moines Walters Efe South Side

Girl Who Ran Away From Her Home Found In Park

Mabel Carter a 15 year old girl from Louisiana Missouri who ran away from home was found Tuesday evening in the city park Hannibal. Her grandmother Mrs Shoemaker of Louisiana who was with Mrs Ella Garland a police woman recognized the girl and accompanied her home.

Mabel Carter Louisiana Hannibal Shoemaker Ella Garland

Photograph Taken Of Firemen and Police In Hannibal

Members of the Hannibal police and fire departments posed for a group photograph Wednesday afternoon in front of the central fire station. The scene included firefighting trucks and police patrols, with the photo taken by Herbert Tomlinson of Iris Studio.

Hannibal Central Fire Station Herbert Tomlinson Iris Studio

Today’s Program At Hannibal Playhouses

Hannibal Playhouses present a diverse lineup including Park Theater’s The End of the Road with Claire Adams and Richard Bennett, originally produced by the War Department. Star Theater offers The Girl Who Stayed at Home by D. W. Griffith, plus Outing, Chester Scenic, and a Strand comedy. Broadway Theater features Tom Mix in Mr Logan U S A Fox.

HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL

Mr and Mrs Frank Clay of Youngstown Ohio formerly in South Hannibal visit J B Lee and family on Sierra street Mrs Frank Pulliam of Union street leaves for Desdemona Texas to make her home Mr and Mrs John H Wallace of Union street depart for Colorado for a two week pleasure trip T H Taylor of Cameron Mo returns after visiting Hannibal EB Lewis returns from Quincy on business Mrs W J Clark of Cypress street spends a day in Quincy Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelly of Mtoul d return after a week in Hannibal visiting relatives and friends George Powers of Louisiana Mo visits Hannibal on Wednesday Ada and Geraldine McCann of Union street depart for Washington state to see relatives

Frank Clay Youngstown Ohio South Hannibal J. B. Lee and Sierra Street Frank Pulliam Union Street Desdemona Texas John H. Wallace Points Colorado T. H. Taylor Cameron, Blo Hannibal Thomas Kelly

Bloodhounds Used In Arson Mystery Near Troy Farm

Night Captain Tom O Day of Hannibal police used bloodhounds Tuesday near Troy Missouri to追追 runaway arsonists who set fire to a barn on a large farm southeast of town. The 22 hour old trail stretched about six miles before the scent vanished near a point where a vehicle likely was used. The farmhouse telephone line had been cut and a farm owner relative faces suspicion.

Tom O'Day Hannibal Troy O'Day

Officers Named By Legion Post

At a Hannibal meeting of Emmett J. Shields post No 55 American Legion the following officers were elected Post commander Harry Carstarphen vice commander L Francis Nelson adjutant W A Cable finance officer J Arthur Thing historian Arthur J Forrest chaplain Robert M Clayton.

Emmett J. Shields American Legion Hannibal Harry Carstarphen L. Francis Nelson W. A. Cable J. Arthur Thing Arthur J. Forrest Robert M. Clayton

Lubbering and Moxley Bride and Groom Wed in Hannibal

Miss Katherine Lubbering and Earl Moxley marry in a 3 30 ceremony at Immaculate Conception parish rectory with Rev Father D F Sullivan officiating. After a wedding trip to St Louis they will reside at 1012 Lyon Street for housekeeping.

Lubbering-Moxley Katherine Lubbering Earl Moxley Father D. F. Sullivan Immaculate Conception St. Louis Lyon Street

Cat Fur Brings Good Price At Fur Auction

ST Louis reports the International Fur Exchange sold 26 000 pelts for 17 500 dollars. Cats from black fence to Angola and Persian fetched up to 1 50. Rabbits dominated sales with over 1 000 000 dollars. white hare skins 310 000 and leopard and wolverine pelts also listed. Six day total about 11 500 000. day’s sales 1 300 000, well below prior day.

St, Louis International Fur Exchange New Zealand

Mexican Demonstration Fails During Hidalgo Celebration

An attempted anti American demonstration in Chihuahua City during the Hidalgo liberty ceremonies failed after a few young Mexicans shouted death to Americans. An American observer arriving from the state capital said this was the only hostile act during the independence celebration.

EL Paso Texas Chihuahua City Hidalgo Chihuahua

Pictures Today at Multiple Theaters

The list outlines showings across Quincy, Gem, Voy, Family, Princess, B, Braz, Colonial theaters with performers including Neal Hart Billy West Elinor Field Charles Murray Ham Bud Billig Bysgke Lila Lee Constance Talmadge uth Roland Harold Lloyd and titles such as A Knight of Western Lands Accidental Heroes Money Corral Secret Garden Man who Stayed at Home Veiled Adventure Tha Tiger Worshippers and more.

Quincy Theater Neal Hart Billy West Elinor Field

Orpheum Opens With Two Vaudeville Acts

The Orpheum Theater begins today a matinee with two top vaudeville acts on a big double program for Thursday Friday and Saturday. The first act features Ivan Abramson's screen hit The Echo of Youth about a woman of low bred ancestry seeking social recognition.

Orpheum Ivan Abramson Jove Orpheum Theater

Sloan's Liniment advertised as leading pain relief

An old time advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting remedy for rheumatic aches stiff joints sore muscles lumbago neuralgia strains and bruises. It claims deep penetration without staining skin and promotes three bottle sizes priced 35c 70c and 140.

Sloan

New Woodman Editor Appointed for Modern Woodmen

Rock Island Sept 18 Judge John F Harris of Chicago named editor of The Modern Woodman official publication of the Modern Woodmen of America by the executive council. He succeeds the late F O VanGalder who had served as editor for 24 years.

NEW Woodman Rock Island John Ff. Harris Chicago Modern Woodman Modern Woodmen of America Society F. O. VanGalder The Order

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Dicky Dippy Angelica Hattie Long Catee B. Sinnott Blondy Empire Theater Hannibal News William Jackson Mattie Jackson Ida Smith Coleman Clyde Colemnan Margaret Welch Nobman Welch Lula Jackson Luther Jackson Mabel Moss Frank Moss George Ward Rosa May Ward Nellie Adams Homer Adams Winona Davenport Charles E. Davenport Board of Stewards Chicago Tribunes Chicago Sunday Tribune Stag Hotel Souri Almost Union Station P. O’grady EB. L. Lewis Quincy W. J. Clark Cypress Street George Powers Ada Geraldine McCann State of Washington Troy, Mo Legion Post Hannibal Weddings Gem Theater Charles Murray Reilly Ham and Bud Ham Sherman Voy Theater Billig Bysgke Family Theater Ana Hart Money Corral Braz Theater Constance Talmadge Colonial Theater Uth Roland Harold Lloyd Sloans Princess Lila Lee Bray Savoy Billie Burke Wm. S. Hart Burton Holmes N “Riley Ham and Bud Harrington and Mills Barry and Keokuk Elizabeth Brice Morrissey Real Beauty Pathe
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