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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
2
Sir Robert Ball examines how celestial motions may affect the passage of time and its measurement in a concise scientific note. The discussion highlights the relation between astronomy and chronometry, reflecting practical and theoretical interests of the era.
Sir Robert Ball spoke at Burtis Opera House Davenport on Time and Tide. He explained earth’s spin slowdowns due to lunar tides, compared past days of 12 8 and 6 hours, and discussed moon formation, distance growth, and nebulae in shaping the solar system and long geologic time.
A lecture on nebulae drew 1,500,000,000 land pieces to compare size to North America. Afterward Sir Robert met informally with the press club at Kimball House, praised American railways, and the audience filled the house. The club expects a net around $124 from the event.
A new building on 3d avenue houses an exhibition by Santa Claus at H T Moss' cloth store. Santa brings a selection of Christmas presents suits for gentlemen. Visit to view and purchase gifts before the holiday season.
The Tri-City Bottled Milk and Butter Company announces a price of 6 cents per quart for cash buyers each morning. Customers can purchase 17 tickets for one dollar to obtain milk.
Mayer's promotes Perkins gloves as a festive Christmas gift idea for gentlemen friends, highlighting style and practical warmth available at the store.
Constable Moran of Coal Valley aided by Deputy Sheriff Andrew assisted in arresting Charles Taylor a miner at Blossomburg mines Henry county on charges of robbing a peddler near Sherrard and criminal assault. Oska loosa authorities offer a reward for Taylor's apprehension.
A brisk advisory urges buyers aiming for speed to choose high quality driving gloves. It stresses correct material and good stitching to ensure performance and value, recommending shopping at Mars for the best available options.
Inspectors praise the 413 16th street display as the finest and most moderate in price. The Christmas trade opens with hustle and bustle as customers seek first choice in Knox Frames Pictures.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Moline Building Savings and Loan Association will be held at Warrhall on Monday January 13 1902 to elect three directors for three years one to fill a vacancy for one year and to transact other legal business. P C SIMMON President J W WARR Secretary Moline Ill Dec 13 1901.
The Tri-City Regalia Company of Rock Island files articles of incorporation in Circuit Clerk Gamble's office. Incorporators are Lily Eichelsdorfer William A Andersoh and John T Stafford with capital stock of 1000 shares totaling 10000 dollars. The firm makes clothing uniforms regalia and related items and has operated on 20th Street. First directors are Lily Eichelsdorfer E M Andersch and E B Perry.
Elgin Tenn resident L C Overstreet recalls his wife’s cough and failing health. Doctors said she was far gone with consumption, but a friend’s recommendation of Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life. It treats coughs colds bronchitis asthma and throat and lung disorders. Trial bottles free at Clendenin’s drug store.
Driscoll of Chicago boxed as Adams in a Davenport crowd. Graham outweighed his opponent but was poorly trained and was knocked down three times in the second round before being counted out by referee Jack Parker.
J RAMSER Manufacturing Jeweler and Optician promotes a $40,000 stock of diamonds watches and jewelry with a one day price reduction on Saturday December 14. The ad touts 31 years in business and urges customers to make Saturday their Christmas buying day at its store opposite Harper House in Rock Island Illinois.
General William Clendenin is named mus tering officer for the Wellington Wood camp of Sons of Veterans. He receives a charter and commission from Frank T Reid of the Illinois division. Muster on Friday evening Dec 20 at Memorial hall will admit all present as charter members. absentees will be removed from the charter.
Members of the First Baptist church elected officers after a supper hosted by the church choir. Deacon for Life L. D. Edwards. Deacons for two years Theodore Truxell and F M Sinnet. Deaconess Mrs Ann M. Chase. Trustees for five years J D Metzgar. Treasurer N. H Jamieson. Clerk Miss Esther Berglund. Co J Peterson and B C Stillfield named auditing committee. Prof C E Millard to assist again next Sunday with song and dissolving views.
T. and J. Malmberg offer a holiday close out of trimmed hats and millinery goods at 1414 Fourth Avenue with greatly reduced prices.
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