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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
4
Loras Council Knights of Columbus awarded gold medals for the best essay at the Villa de Chantal Rock Island commencement. Exercises opened at 10 o'clock with piano quartets, vocal solos, a salutatory, and a brief address, in a large audience setting.
Commencement exercises at Davenport based St Ambrose College will be held June 17 in the college hall marking the institution's 20th annual graduation. The evening includes an elocution contest and a varied program with band, orchestra, solos, and selections from Romeo and Juliet and other works.
The school medal for general excellence was presented to Miss Lala Secrest of Carlyle Ky. Miss Nates was awarded the medal offered by William Noland of Philadelphia for the young lady completing the course of mathematics with the highest standing, her percentage being 95.8. The school medal for department was awarded to Miss Shuey of Rock Island. Miss Eleanor Byrne of Columbus Ohio and Miss Hattie Larkin of Rock Island were awarded the honors in the second and third academic classes respectively.
Mrs John M Holt hosts a linen shower for Miss Jennie Cox at Fifth Avenue home with guests including Estella McCarthy Minnie Peterson and many others. The Narcissus Club dancing party is planned for June 20 with Ogden music. Davenport couple John L Midol and Laura M Smith wed at Sacred Heart Cathedral, followed by a reception at 324 East Ninth Street. William J Mindel and Tine Kohler of Rock Island marry Koehler at home on Tenth Street. Other items note visits, banquets, and upcoming marriages in Davenport and Rock Island.
Sundeen and Vandervennett showcase latest neckwear styles while a state convention in Springfield Illinois is set for June 17. B and Q railway tickets go on sale June 16 to 17 for $4.65 round trip with return through June 19. A health note praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as stomach and bowel stabilizers, sold at 25 cents per box by druggists.
Light cool dressy flannel suits offered in light and dark colors. Featuring latest shapes and good material. Sere Sundeen and Van dervennett present the line before you buy.
A quarrel between a husband and wife at Twenty seventh avenue and Seventh street led the husband to sell the household effects to a second hand dealer. When the dealer loaded the items the wife appeared with police, who ordered a division of the property and the matter was settled there.
Hampton on June 13 reports railroad workers unpaid at noon with extra police on duty preventing major trouble. A fight near Jake's place sparked tension as night crews gathered by the river. Morning scuffles led to two men being jailed in the village bastile while crews continued work on the C M St P line.
The article describes an odd scene with a shooter and a man described as an unwelcome guest. It notes marksman observations and mentions village authorities appointing special officers to protect residents, while respectable locals monitor the events closely.
Mont Shaffer, a one-armed Rapids City resident, was at the police station with a damaged scalp after attempting to drive a frisky horse past a streetcar. The horse proved unmanageable and threw him to the pavement. Dr Foster treated and sewed the scalp wound at the station.
The Postal Telegraph Cable Company, with a bustling local office, announces nearly 60 percent cut in cable rates to the Fiji islands New Caledonia New Zealand and Norfolk islands. It also lowers outward rates by $1.50 to Alaska and Yukon territory points where it holds exclusive direct connections.
Members of All Odd Fellows Rebekahs and encampment are asked to meet at their halls at 9 AM on Sunday to march to the cemetery where services will be held at 10:30 AM.
Notes show the Elks set a float for the floral parade and urge all Davenport Moline Rock Island members to attend social sessions tonight at Schuetzen park. A three-member committee will arrange the float while all lodge members are urged to march on Elk day June 26.
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