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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
8
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with probable showers and cooler temperatures. Temperature readings from Sandstrom’s thermometer show 77 degrees at 12.00, with notable highs and lows reported relative to yesterday’s values.
The clipping lists trades and businesses such as plumbing, fire and life insurance firms, towel supply, and building materials. It notes church activities led by Rev. James A Hingsma, floral gifts to aldermen, and high school graduation plans at Port ae A baton High. The article mentions a railroad complicity arrest and ongoing telephone service outages in Moline.
W as Walker owner and manager of the Novelty Iron Manufacturing Company in Rock Island announces that he has completed arrangements for the removal of the plant to his former home at Omaha where he has bought a foundry and a block of ground which permits the expansion of the plant.
A F Swensson sells residential terrace property on Tenth Street opposite Hi Deere estate to Fred Applequist for 16.4 million dollars. The four acre tract, terraced with paving and walks, marks a premier residence district. Applequist, formerly of Rock Island, previously ran a tavern in Bridon, with future plans unspecified.
A jury awarded damages in a road maintenance dispute involving Herman Pouies, John Groth, and George Groth. The case against road commissioners J Bosant, William Albrecht, and Wil Vittioon concluded yesterday in Krett with no jury present and a small monetary award totaling 170 dollars to the Groths and Johnson.
Drop in at Union News Depot 1508 Wifth Avenue to see new picture frame styles and prices that aim to offer the best work.
A coat is lost on Lith Street Monday afternoon after a light overcast. A reward is offered for the return to the owner at the high school.
East Moline negotiates a major blast furnace with Waukon mines to feed a Mississippi barge line for ore delivery and pig iron production. Promoters include W. Ingram and L. W. Beard. a 14 mile electric line to Lansing is planned. Construction may start within a year at an estimated cost near $200,000.
The council delaying officer and committee appointments until the next meeting after being asked by residents. Reports from cemetery library and health boards were read with financials showing receipts of 548,073 and disbursements of 4,024.21. Aldermen note alley access loss on Nineteenth avenue and a blocked rear yard in a private block.
Funeral services held today for Capt Chasiteere with old soldiers detail at Henry Heest residence and burial at Hilverside cemetery. William Hoase honored at 1844 Eleventh Avenue with Rev W J Golden presiding. Riverside cemetery interment. George Somerson’s service conducted in Coal Valley after death Sunday morning. Peter Engstrom funeral at 1888 Twelfth Avenue with 40 year old Engstrpin spouse present. service by engagement company staff and local mourners.
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