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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1901
Page
7
Judge Bigelow in Galva refused Fred Svensson's bid to halt the south side water mains extension. The city won because the council rescinded prior action and the finance committee affidavit showed funds for the project. The ordinance extension had been repealed before the hearing.
Adolph F Swensson of Moline Illinois petitions the circuit court. He notes his 20 years as a property owner and taxpayer and identifies city officials. He cites a July 15 1901 council report by the Board of Local Improvements recommending a 12 inch water main on 17th street and 15th street funded from the general city fund. The document ends noting continuation on page six.
A man reported missing after a boat trip on the Mississippi near Watertown was seen in a skiff at dawn with two companions. The skiff later sank mid stream and the body was not recovered, with local campers and witnesses providing brief accounts of the events.
Illinois Patriarch Militant council at Gibson City July 26 27 honors N E Munson and others. Nine officers attend as the Militant branch grows for a big showing at Indianapolis for the sovereign grand lodge in September. Col A I Fyfe Lisut Col Theo A Finn Maj Berkholtz Chicago Col Griffin Joliet and Capt N E Munson Moline selected for the decoration of chivalry to be conferred at the September sovereign grand lodge.
Tri City Druggists Association held its seventh annual meeting at the Black Hawk Inn with a banquet and toasts led by George H. Lohrbeck. Officers elected include President W H Marshall, Vice President H A Emels, Treasurer Gus Lindvall, and Secretary C E Battles, with Battles reelected. Four new members joined: Bernard Bieber George Canode Louis Carstens I E Littig. Out of town guests included Dr Seller and family from Pre-emption.
The Moline National Bank will close Monday until 1 p m due to the funeral of the late Porter Skinner. Ads promote Herbine for digestive issues and Chamberlains remedies, with sales by B J Clendenin, Battles Pharmacy, F J Clendenin, and E Helmbeck.
The Light Guard band plans a benefit for Retan Miller a band member ill for some time. The event at Prospect Park Monday evening Aug 13 runs 8 to 10 with dancing 10 to 12. Admission 26 cents for men 10 cents for ladies.
The ad touts a week long mill end sale with 7 000 yards of curtain Swisses at 6 a yard and 1 000 yards bleached sheeting at 5 a yard. It lists 1 500 yards cheviot 12c, 1 200 yards long cloth 6 4c, and 1 200 yards dress calico 6 4c. Also promotes White's Cream Vermifuge for babies and credits F J Clendenin and Battles Pharmacies.
C H Deere responds to the Blacksmiths Union arguing wage scales are historical policy and that annual price setting is needed to prevent unrest. He notes recent demands for readjustments and losses from competition as contracts with men’s unions rise. Unionists propose contracts through their reps to end the dispute.
The Journal will publish the full vote count in tomorrow's edition after a late surge of entries. Thousands of votes were cast yesterday as readers rushed to influence the outcome, delaying final tallies for today.
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