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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
4
Myron Jordan announces sale of the Journal and goodwill, retires from active management but stays involved in the paper's future. He thanks patrons for 14 years of work in Moline and urges support for the new management as the city newsroom continues.
Patrol wagon investigated a reported assault on a daughter as Chris Reese was present on 4th Avenue last evening. No arrests were reported.
Sheriff Cralle blocks removal of Civil War brass cannons from county property after a sale attempt by Major Beardaley to Rock Island Iron Works. The guns, linked to Rock Island soldiers, are claimed by the county or veterans groups, with legal action possible and the sheriff awaiting state counsel. The dispute stems from records showing Beardaley held the guns as monument committee chairman, not owner, and efforts to transfer them face scrutiny.
Morty Kelly faced a hearing before Justice Mapes on a charge of using unbecoming language toward Mr Brazzi. The dispute centered on unpaid rent due to Mrs Brazzi’s unemployment. The case was dismissed.
Local residents return from travels and plan summer activities. Be Howe resumes duties at Howe & Burgston Union Store after health trip to California. Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth arrives for Chau tauqua opening at Prospect Park. Rathbone Sisters host surprise party for Mrs. Stofft. Various residents depart for Morrison Dixon Quebec Michillinda and other towns for visits and vacations. George Brimbaught heads to Ottumwa for rest. post office carrier Graaf’s vacation and Elks excursion noted.
The Prospect Park Chautauqua opens amid tent setup delays with Mrs Maude Ballington Booth scheduled to speak in the evening. Attendees prepare to move in, enjoy Ada Louise Entrikin’s song and Augustana Children’s Orchestra, and await Rev Sam Jones’s lecture tomorrow.
Notice of sale of real estate in Rock Island Illinois under an order of the County Court. Administratrix Josephine Hinkley seeks sale of two tracts totaling two acres, with dower and homestead rights, at public auction August 10 1901 at 11 am, terms cash or half cash and balance in one year with mortgage security. Auction at east door of Rock Island County Court House.
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