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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
5
The passage notes the spread of mechanized farming as farmers crossed plains and featured the introduction of the first John Deere plows, marking a milestone in agricultural progress.
Oliver Lester known as Doc Lester died by suicide near Delavan in Tazewell county after returning to Delavan from Moline where he was a pioneer in Deere plow sales and early steel plow introduction. Funeral set for 10 am tomorrow at E. B. Knox with burial in Gould lot beside his wife.
Report from Muscatine says Kid Noble, jailed for the murder of saloonkeeper Tom Morgan, may petition Judge House for a venue change to Scott county Davenport. The move aims to avoid alleged local bias. trial likely before Judge Wolfe. Noble and Jackson J. Thomas remain in custody. Thomas reads newspapers. his plea or defense unclear.
The Journal will publish Saturday evening editions and no Sunday issue. Advertisers should place copy by Friday noon and changes by 2 p.m for local notices or 1 p.m for want ads. Changes after 6 p.m Saturday are not accepted.
The funeral for General Reece was conducted at the Springfield residence with a public service at a church. The ceremonies included military honors, marching guards, and brief interment observances, attended by staff, schools, and local citizens.
Residents of Second street and Second avenue protest blasting linked to the Cooper Saddlery Company project as rocks rain down, threatening homes and a girl narrowly escaped injury. An advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea by PF W. Abrus accompanies the piece.
The Twentieth Street Shoe Store in Rock Island announces new spring stock for men and boys. It advertises all sizes and widths from 2% to 9 and AAA to F, promising money savings for shoppers.
Miss Winifred Swartz, long time music instructor in Moline public schools, accepts a post as musical instructor at Western normal school in Macomb. Her departure in the fall will be keenly felt by the board of education, teachers, and students. Mr J P Drake will also begin duties at the normal school then. The selections reflect credit but carry high cost to Moline schools.
Eastman and John Joslin with Sam Stewart Dr A M Heal returned from North Dakota with plans to farm the land they purchased none quarter section each totaling a full section. They expect profit from land at a favorable price and note abundant coal selling for a dollar per ton. Eastman brought back a 11 inch ear of corn measuring 31/2 inches with 23 bushels yield, while North Dakota weather keeps farmers hopeful as statewide corn average is 30 bushels.
Lambert S TomehAY Shop on Second Avenue Rock Island announces a spring hat sale starting Wednesday April 9 for ten days. Each hat will be offered at a 20 percent discount during the event.
Late in MT oY Cady's Addition to Me line offers an investment with high value in city and county. Promises an excellent hom locathon with new street, durable stone for foundations, and very low payments and interest. Enormous sale prospects and small down payment with monthly installments advertised. Also notes a Morgan Skinner building and a ladies bicycle for $12.50 at B H Quick 8.
The Rock River Presbytery met at Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island and elected A A Mackey of Woodhull as temporary clerk. Rev S S Cryer of Dixon was chosen moderator. The body, covering Bureau, Lee, Whiteside, Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and part of Warren counties, oversees 36 churches and 46500 members.
Yesterday morning about 11 o'clock two darkies employed on the addition to the Moline Plow Company fought and exchanged blows. After separation one man filled his hat with rocks and moved away to throw them. When caught the battle resumed and both were badly hurt. A bystander was struck in the side by a rock.
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