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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
5
Moline voters faced a cold calm with a large registration of 4 636 but turnout stayed modest. Early counts show Republican strength in wards one to four, with several contests in doubt including Candee Grove annexation and local offices like clerk and treasurer. Election returns to be posted as judges tally totals.
Rock Island borrows two pitchers from Chicago McCaffrey and Hughes. Long Tom Davenport’s brother Fred Wenig joins, while Jack Ashton stays with Cedar Rapids. Lawrence Hoffman and Dotty Ebert move to Evansville, where they starred for the Spaldings and Marquettes last season.
This evening and will receive the election returns. Friends are invited to call and hear the returns. Final results should be known by 8 o'clock and the alderman vote in wards should be in by 7 o'clock. Journal messengers will be stationed at polling places and results telephoned as soon as figures are footed up.
Principal J H Hell returned from Galesburg after a meeting of Military Tract High School Association representatives. Transportation is set by train and special for Moline and Elmwood with a 32.40 fare. Judges for the declamatory contest include Prof Barton Champaign, President David Felmney of the state normal, and Prof John Scott Northwestern.
City children gathered at the Baptist church for the first rehearsal of the Red Riding Hood cantata. The event, set for April 11 at the Wagner Opera House, is anticipated to be a great success.
Charles Krueger sues the estate of Frederick Rix of Rock Island in county court seeking 4000 alleging a contract to leave him the remainder of the estate in exchange for providing a home for the decedent. Rix died years ago leaving about half his property to Krueger and the rest to relatives. The suit arises from a seven year cohabitation prior to death and a claimed oral agreement.
Belief grows that Moline may win the state championship after defeating West Division Chicago on Saturday night. The potential victory would be a major feather in the Easter bonnets of the Moline girls.
Special sale advertisement announces lace curtains 100 pairs at 98 cents each and 100 dozen ladies stockings at 19 cents per pair. Carpet sale features 400 yards of new patterns at 49 cents andExtra heavy wool carpet at 32 cents per yard. Misses and ladies walking skirts priced at 129 and 169 with trims, from Plibre & Company.
The day mixes April Fools spirit with sudden warm weather and elections. A local newspaper man chased by ad errors found no payoff and endured pranks from telephone operators. Central cuts in on prank calls as workers faced a nuisance day. Mens work shoes advertised at $1.19 not clearly connected.
Congress shows strong support for the Nelson bill in Senate action and committee reports upcoming favorable. President Roosevelt backs it as Speaker Henderson disputes. James Connett urges quick passage amid stated labor disputes across major cities.
The Rock Island Union reports the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club is spending over $1,000 of its own money to lay out new links on the island with hired labor. The club asks members to contribute over $1,000 for course care and expansion to accommodate rising memberships, with a $5 added to dues and $2 more for each family ticket. The article notes no government money is used and defends the project against rumors of public expense.
Twenty men are wanted immediately by Swan Trapp to work in the Moline Stone Company quarry on Sylvan Island. Good wages will be paid and steady work available all summer.
The speaker explains loans on personal property including furniture pianos and wagons and compares them to real estate loans. They emphasize legitimacy and a standard charge for accommodation with flexible repayment allowing full repayment anytime.
An offer describes private loans starting at $10 with fast, confidential handling and no property removal. The sender invites investigation of their methods, asserts reliability and fairness, and pledges to provide information.
The new St Mary’s Catholic church hall was filled for a parochial school musicale last evening with several hundred attendees. Master J Donovan received a medal for excellence in music as the program showcased multiple duets, choruses, solos, and a class recitation.
Local shoppers urged to visit Moline Dye Works on Fourth Avenue for fashion needs. A benefit dance hosted by the B H Club at Turner Hall will be held Saturday evening, inviting community members to attend.
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