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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
5
Hugh Shaw of Seventh Avenue contracted smallpox according to a local report. The Pie Victim of the dread malady is identified as the affected resident in Moline.
Davenport faces a strict quarantine after a smallpox case in Hugh Shaw at 1829 7th Avenue. The house and residents including Shaw's mother Bridget and siblings are isolated, with Drs. Beam Lamping Morgan advising and vaccination pamphlets from the state health board cited as protection.
A Sunday morning fire at 1424 4th Avenue started by an overheated pipe at Gottfried Nelsons home. The fire alarm alerted the department and the blaze was quickly subdued with only slight damage.
The incident occurred on Grigsby Avenue when Grigsby argued with barber Grigsby over a shave. He struck the barber with a tumbler and poker, injuring him. police arrived and Grigsby was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling about 25 dollars on assault and battery charges.
The article notes bright evening Venus in the southwest and planetary groupings near December’s end. Jupiter and Saturn drift apart for twenty years, Mars joins the display, and a new series of groups forms for careful observers. The piece highlights a striking celestial show during holiday season.
Articles filed show Davenport Scott county forming the Davenport & Western Electric Railway Company with 110000 shares for an electric railroad from the west end of Davenport toward nearby towns. Robert Kercheval elected president with P Herd as vice president and Wm Snider as secretary. An office is in the McManus building in Davenport with Kercheval in charge.
President A E Montgomery of the YMA has appointed standing committees for Finance with E H Willson as chairman and I DesAulniers August Larson. Religious Work with W L Stange as chairman Fred Strombeck F Natt Executive A FE Montgomery as chairman J I Metzgar. FE OH Wilson W Hay W I Stange. Reception G HO Gamble as chairman WH Alsterlund Blair Quick.
Garrigus, an insurance agent seen in Rock Island, was arrested Saturday morning and handed to Davenport police on a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses. He had been released to travel to Davenport to address the matter and failed to appear on the scheduled date.
Money makes money when invested properly, and this oil investment claims to be the best yet offered. Call the Journal office for particulars and stock may be limited, so act quickly.
The report recounts two felons linked to a past kidnapping and theft who promised reform while under watch. One, released after serving time, plans to study law. the other, a former grave robbery suspect, lives under parole and aims to pursue medical studies after release.
Mrs Charlotte Strupp aged 49? on Saturday noon left the home of Jacob Ohlweiler in Rock Island and fell down an entire flight of stairs. She sustained fractures of three ribs on the right side and slight internal injuries. She was moved by ambulance to her home at 509 Ninth Avenue. Recovery will be slow due to age.
Beardstown seeks to refinance its bonded debt of 67000 at six percent interest with a new issue at four percent. The plan calls for 2000 dollars paid annually for one year followed by 5000 dollars per year for the next nine years.
Movements indicate John Good will resign from the Mansur Company to join a new venture in Moline. The article notes the formation of the New Ples Company, with officers including John Wotrond Watlard, I. Nedie, and Peter Simon, and asserts Good will devote his time to the center. Details are pending official publication.
The St Marys church excavation for a new hall is nearly finished. A cement floor will be laid and the hall will include a stage at the south end and seating for events once completed.
Twenty eight enter high school today bringing total roll to 329 the largest in school history. Classrooms are pressed into use while Miss Shuman Stuckley and Schlinger staff the crowded spaces. Davenport High plans senior graduation exercises while practice for an upcoming game with Company A of the 6th Illinois fills the Armory. Adelphian Debating society of Lousenport High elects officers for two month term.
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