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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
5
A crowded Independence Day scene with heat, fireworks, and noisy celebrations across Black Hawk Concordia Park and Central Park. Crowds jam streetcars, revelers chase a greased pig at Concordia, and a $37 pig sale caps a day of events.
A Davenport report notes a premature fourth of July accident at the J. B. Meyer residence injuring a boy with a toy cannon and risking eyesight. Another picnic guest, Miss Liszie Strachan, fell ill at Coaltown and remained under medical attention with Dr. Gardner. both events contrasted with a day of parkgoing and large crowds.
The New York Store has just received a shipment of Gold brand shirtwaists for men. The arrival expands inventory and offers new options for male customers seeking fashionable, affordable garments.
Car J. Ericson of Orion aged 26 was tried for insanity after a bolt of lightning struck his team years ago killing a horse and rendering him insensible. His mind has deteriorated, with recent two months marked by melancholy. The jury ordered commitment to Watertown hospital.
Walter Johnson sues the Rock Island and Peoria Railway in an injunction case. Judge Gest ruled for the plaintiff and said condemned right of way could be pursued without hindering trains. If the company appeals, the restraining order would take effect immediately. otherwise a new main track restraining order stands pending further action.
The Baptist Sunday school nine of Rock Island played the Good Fellowship Club of Moline near 7th street yesterday morning. The G F club won 11 to 6 after five innings. Players included Rock Island Leonard Reid H Robb Churchill Simons Mattison Black Gamble B Robb and Moline Olson D Duncan Thomas Matteson Bounjung Brandt W Duncan Aaram Harrold.
For sale by J. C. H. Read at low prices on easy terms. Room i Skinner Annex.
Articles of incorporation lodged in Des Moines name the Continental Railway Company with a $100,000 capital, later expandable, to build an airline spanning 1500 miles from Lake of the Woods to the Gulf of Mexico via Iowa Minnesota Missouri Kansas Indian Territory and Texas. Promoter is William T. Smith of Des Moines with A Harris J Winerhas W Thompson and J Be Brooke as associates.
J P Drake of Moline High School argues for artesian wells to supply Moline. He cites depth of 1000 to 1200 feet through Devonian limestone to St Peter's sandstone, claiming pure, healthful water with minimal germs and lower cost than sand filters or mechanical filters.
O A Stephens says his company was asked for another option but declined. He adds the plow shop will resume once terms are agreed and that many have signed contracts, though the plan to form the plow trust is not dead. Future negotiations continue without the Moline Plow Company.
H B D Chubbuck of the Quincy street railway electric light and gas company and John Ferris of Monmouth electric light plant, both on the association's executive committee, visited Rock Island to finalize plans for the October annual convention.
Just received a new line of men’s shirt waists by Gold Brand at the New York Store. This shipment features all new patterns and fresh designs for immediate selection.
Farmers in Rural push a plan to open a shorter road to Knoxville and volunteer five days of road work each if the project proceeds. The appeal emphasizes collective benefit and local initiative to improve access and transport.
This morning in police court several patriotic residents were fined for firing prohibited cannon crackers. A business man claimed he did not know his revolver was loaded. George Evans faced fast driving charges. Tone Wesner was fined three dollars plus costs after slapping a friend. the other party, Conners, is to be arrested for returning the blow. John Johnson was nabbed for firing a revolver with fines of two dollars.
Baseball clubs in the National and American leagues are listed with wins and losses, followed by detailed results from Thursday games across Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cincinnati, St Louis, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and other cities. The item also notes Col. Myron T. Herrick’s denial of ambassadorial offers to Italy and Russia.
President John Henry Barrows announces at Oberlin Ohio that a friend in New England sent a 50000 dollar check to aid Oberlin College’s fund drive. The goal remains 160000 more to secure a conditional 200000 dollar gift from Mr Rockefeller. Alumni in the area are noted.
Jack Moffat, a well regarded tri city fighter, Can never again fight as a principal after a dislocated left shoulder from an elbow clash with George Gardner in the third round of their San Francisco bout. Six thousand spectators saw Gardner press an aggressive fight before the abrupt ending. Moffat had previously fought Yeramy Ryan in Dubuque last October. Local clubs计划 boxing match tied to a Mississippi river steamboat excursion. Strawberry and vanilla ice cream at the Richallew.
In Moline the 287th unit marches in natty uniforms led by the Light Guard band to Concordia Park for a crowded picnic. Speakers including Dr Morgans and City Attorney A Kohler address labor troubles with a band providing music as vendors set up lemonade stands and a restaurant for hungry attendees.
A Michigan man from Moline named William Shadd collapsed and died on a Grand Rapids street as heat topped 94 degrees. The Chicago Tribune carried the telegram. officials seek confirmation if a Moline, Mich resident is involved, noting no reply from Grand Rapids.
Frej lodge No. 16 installed officers at McKinnie Hall led by Hjalmar Hedin of Chicago presiding. President A G Swanson, Vice President Ernest Duvore, Secretary Axel FE Olson, Financial Secretary FO Uhrus, Treasurer A V Esterdahl, Conductor Otto Ed. Re-elected officers included all but the vice president amid social gathering.
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