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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
5
George W. Brooks inaugurated the free rural mail route from Moline post office delivering 63 letters, two postal cards, 104 newspapers, three circulars and one package. He expects about eight hours to cover the 28 mile route with 65 to 70 boxes and daily eight o'clock departures.
Arrangements for a milk train via Burlington completed. Train 92 will depart Sterling at 8 a m reach the city 11 25 am with a special refrigerator car. The car runs daily with Sunday return by special engine. Tri City Milk & Butter sources from Rock Island Junction south of Joslin. No stops beyond the listed points initially. eleven ton tank car planned with potential extra car by year end. FRANK L NATT advertises coal and services. contact 3d avenue and 11th street. Dred R Young listed for life endowment and insurance options.
John Buford Post G A R held a Rock Island Memorial hall event Saturday evening for H C Cleaveland Camp Sons of Veterans. Commander Rogers led the program with Dr Hada M Rogers Burkhart's piano solo and Rev George B Simons delivering a civil war memories talk. An oyster supper followed the well attended evening.
Notice announces partnership dissolution with August Karsten and Oscar Abraham. Karsten will run the business and settle all debts and collect outstanding accounts. Logged at Moline with address 1514 4th Avenue and phone 3971.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line announces reduced rates for cattle and live stock shipments to Chicago from late November to December. Tickets go on sale December 2 with return by December 8. Also noted is travel tied to the National Live Stock Association annual convention and related exposition.
Washington December 2 Special to the Journal Congress is in session with a house vote for speaker showing Henderson 190 Richardson 141 and scattered 2 ballots The tally reflects early returns as the chamber convenes an important leadership decision.
Supreme Court ruled Porto Rico is not foreign territory and goods shipped are not exports. The decision notes Congress has broad power to tax imports and exports, influencing the legal framing of trade in the territory.
In a Philippines dispute the court ruled against the government noting that at the time rings were introduced into the islands they were domestic territory rather than foreign. The decision hinges on territorial classification and its impact on the case.
United States charge d affaires cables to Secretary Hay that reliable information says Miss Stone and Tsilka are still alive in Constantinople.
The Moline Elks lodge will furnish its new hall in C H Deere's building with leather upholstery rich rugs and drapery. A committee led by Sigmund Goldstein A H Kohler and G H Huntoon departs for Chicago to select the furnishings.
John Lindvall of 15th Street Jewelers extends store hours to evenings until Christmas. He showcases a premier selection of watches and the finest silverware with all the latest novelties in giftware. Shoppers are urged to visit early and call any evening to choose.
H Robinson of Hillsboro Ill says corns caused him severe pain but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured them. The salve is claimed to act like magic on sprains bruises cuts sores scalds burns boils ulcers and skin diseases. Guaranteed by Clendenin’s drug store 25c.
Dell Arrel elected captain of Moline High School football for 1902 after a close vote 12 to 10 at the annual banquet held at Hotel Summers. Shallberg was the finalist, with Stromberg Isaacson and Perrin also considered. Davenport High players refuse to face Moline for the city championship.
Crop correspondent Thomas Campbell reports for Dec 1 on production this year versus last year and current ruling prices. Corn production 60 percent, oats 80, potatoes 40, hay 60 percent. prices corn 68 cents per bushel oats 40 cents, potatoes 80 cents, hay 18 dollars per ton.
It is understood the Moline Plow Company agrees to pay 2100 for the death of Arvid Bergston in an elevator accident at the company works. Other cases are said to be in process of settlement.
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a grave stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gall stones formed. After vain medical attempts she used Electric Bitters and was wholly cured, restoring appetite and liver function. Trade at Clendenin's drug store for 60 cents with guarantee.
Mrs. Hayrake sobs that Hiram is drifting away and suspects another woman. Mrs. Hokorn questions her, while Mrs. Hayrake recalls he went to a barber yesterday to get a haircut rather than let her cut it as usual.
A Brooklyn Eagle quip records a man asking how many horsepower a car has. The owner replies ten horsepower plus two men, explaining the engine runs on level roads while the driver and helper push uphill.
A witty exchange notes that while a Duffy Th’ fit can work, matching coat with differently colored pants may fail, as orange is excluded by Cohenstein-Dot. The dialogue adds a candid sales remark and a dog attack aside from a water spaniel risk in the business.
A signed agreement promises to refund the purchase price of a 60c bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup or Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold and to refund a 25c bottle to prove satisfaction. Bottles Pharmacy and H. Sandstrom.
Theatre listings detail upcoming performances at the Wagner and Burtis Opera House, including For Love's Sake with the Strickland sisters, Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair, Pudd n'head Wilson starring Williams Gill, Prisoner of Zenda praised for natural acting, and Knobs o Tennessee highlighting Hal Reid's drama. notes on cast, venue, and ticket prices accompany each brief.
Injunction restrains Albert Miller from ejecting his mother from her home after a dispute over a deed and a mortgage. Mrs Miller alleges an agreement with her late husband to support him and allow occupancy, while Miller claims lawful transfer. Foreclosure actions and a bankruptcy assignment by King Manufacturing also noted. Judge Gest grants a divorce to William Newton from Carrie Newton for desertion and a trial list schedules civil cases for the week.
The C. M. and St. P. will sell to Chicago count International Live Stock exposition from Nov 30 to Dec 7 and the National Live Stock Association annual convention from Dec 3 to 6. Tickets go on sale Dec 2 with return Dec 8. For more information call at depot 8.
Putrefying food in the intestines produces effects like arsenic. Dr Kings New Life Pills expel the poisons from clogged bowels gently and surely curing constipation biliousness sick headache fevers and liver kidney and bowel troubles for 25c at Clendenin's drug store.
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