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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
8
Fair tonight and Friday with moderate temperatures. Sandstrom's thermometer shows 9:00 am at 34 degrees, 12:00 pm at 45 degrees, and 3:00 pm at 60 degrees. Highest since yesterday was 50 degrees above the low of 32 degrees.
The Swedish-American Republican Club will hold an important meeting Friday evening at the North Star office rooms. All members are requested to be present. DR. A E EDLEN, President.
January events listed include a dance at Vorwaerts hall by the Social Five on January 11 and a second dance at Skinner annex by First division. A ship crew event at NMI on January 13 and an industrial home ball in Moline featuring Bastomd football team are noted for January dates.
The piece lists reader calls to invest via the Journal office and invites attention to ongoing local happenings. It mentions celebrations, theater lines, and community notices, with references to streets, dates, and local venues.
Mr and Mrs C P Skinner and children visit Louisville. David Roe of LaSalle arrives to boost Home Fraternal League membership. Elizabeth Tollenaere visits Atkins on to see relatives in the Tollenaere and Coryn families. Henry Karwath elected commander of August Wentz Post Davenport for a second term. J M Hord, son of Col A P Hord, tours Aurora on an Interurban electric line project. Rev Frederick William Keator of St Johns Dubuque is consecrated as missionary to the diocese of Olympia in a ceremony at St Johns Church existing with the site.
The grand jury completed its labors in a brief session. The jury found the defendants not guilty after deliberation. Names and specific charges are unclear due to OCR errors.
An amusing tale from London Answers recounts a royal episode as a queen’s carriage is halted after a cruelty arrest. Lady Jeune is noted for charitable work in east London while a prisoner’s harsh sentence is cited to illustrate public sympathy and scandal.
A terse report details a rare face off between two Italian rivals, each devoted to the sport and determined to prevail. Their heated exchange unfolds over a series of decisive moments as onlookers note the intense competition and the unresolved outcome.
In a county near Wetns strooled, elderly Kerns, caring for a companion, faced extreme cold. His hands and feet froze badly, and he died after exposure while helping a boat crew. The death was discovered several days later.
In Pineta Valley the vast apple region lacks railroad access yet features large landowners with thousands of acres divided into iron buildings and bearing orchards. Owners report high yields and notable income from crops, with district growers earning about $24 per barrel of peaches and substantial orchard profits over recent seasons.
Petitions for probate of wills and estate administration listed for multiple decedents including Daniel Fochifford and George Durmann. Documents show proofs of death, declarations, and hearings set for late June and July with appointments of executors and witnesses. notices posted of hearings on adoption and real estate transactions. various lot and parcel descriptions and town plots noted in Hamp ton and Sears areas.
Our Neighbors Albany reports school and bank notes, a dance at the hall, a punch with a hatchet, a spook rumor, and the marriage of Miss Mary Curry. It notes Louis Hanson losing fingers at a corn shredder and ongoing town nerves since New Year’s Eve.
Special correspondent reports on Taylor Ridge amid local activities. Notes include Nichols party, Ella McAfee’s recovery, Mrs McAfee improving at a Virginia court hospital, Rev Milimber continuing meetings, Miss Ctupton visiting with Dr Eckhart, and Russell discovering a damaged buggy hose bed last week.
Canton reports year end city improvements costing 14,165.90 with 1,916.24 for sidewalks 629.51 for sewers 3,655.50 for water mains and 7,965.00 for a new 1,000,000 gallon reservoir at the water works. Next year plans call for about 30,000 in expenditures.
The article describes land crabs that live away from the sea, keep their gills moist via water sacks, and travel in damp forests. It notes their need to stay damp and their method of carrying water to survive heat and dryness. Also included are short humor items about a boy's father and a quip about seeing being believing.
The entry lists residents visiting and moving about, including Mrs and M Weatbay, Sammons, fountain buyers Thomas Cole, and local families Mamie Oscar Kris Seefeldt and Henry Girlop. It notes Daniel Goode’s sudden death after a short illness, leaving a wife and three children.
A humorous act blends comedy with tender moments, delivering a show that balances wit and sentiment. The performance aims to entertain while touching the audience with gentle, relatable emotion.
Sydy ie Carnegie has been elected as a trustee of the New York Public Library to fill a vacancy. He will oversee the city’s library expenditures totaling 5 million dollars for library buildings.
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