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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
8
Forecast calls for tonight and Tuesday with a chance of showers or snow flurries. Temperature readings from a standard thermometer indicate lows around 23 degrees and highs near 35 degrees, with the record high 35 and low 23 noted yesterday.
Community snapshot with product ads for Baby Pineapple Honey and Northplates, local business openings at Sundine Vanderven Mayer's stand, and scheduled dances by Myrtle Rebekahs. Circuit Clerk Gamble records 40 instruments. Bureau county approves Ulatos Valley Tracthlon franchise. hospital association to meet weekly for charity entertainment planning.
Citizens and candidates filled the Harper House lobby as campaigns heated up for the Peters seat and county sheriff race. Milabe Moline faces pressure with no withdrawals expected while Rev. ried ds tarp ns rat oh ot ans and Heider vie for municipal office. Clerks and party members plan strategy as Saturday events loom.
Joseph E. Hinkle was hanged at the Peoria county jail shortly after nine o'clock Saturday morning. The fatal drop occurred at 9 11, life extinct three and a half minutes later. Convicted for murdering his wife last September, his case included a two week delay granted by Governor Yates for a board of pardons review, which refused commutation. The crime detailed his brutal attack and attempt to kill himself, followed by a horrific act at their residence and a late appeal to life imprisonment that failed.
A weeklong sales pitch from HOLMGREN ANDERSON & Co promotes groceries at low figures across all branches. The notice emphasizes cash payment only and highlights a broad range of items from produce to staples offered in every branch of their lines of goods.
Tri City Street Railway Company plans Prospect Park as a summer resort and has secured seasonal music. Light Guard 4 will perform Sunday concerts while Freed's Orchestra will provide music for dancing on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Alfred Larson returns from Iowa and rents a Selina farm while his wife visits her mother Mrs Christine Johnson. Epworth League holds its monthly meeting with a literary program. various local groups plan meetings and sewing circles. Neighbors visit, moving plans occur, and residents prepare for travel to Rock River and Spokane.
The Moline Channel Ice Company declares it remains in business and will not sell its retail ice operation. The firm promises to continue service with its blue wagons delivering to Moline and suburbs, signed by James P Pearson secretary and manager.
Word reaches S&S W Hide that Sam Jones has accepted an invitation to address the city at the summer assembly. The famed speaker’s prior appearance drew strong audience reaction and lasting memory for his sharp, ironic style. Also included is a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from a Winfield druggist, recommending it for grippe and pneumonia prevention.
Sundine and Vandervennet succeed E. Mayers clothing store and have finished inventory. They will open next Wednesday morning with new goods and special drives across several lines inviting the public to inspect the stock. They seek public patronage and urge readers to await the opening.
Terre Haute will assemble nearly the same infield as last season with Richard son Walters King and Baird. Jesse Hale, former Cedar Rapids outfielder, is reported ill with smallpox and may die. The team plans early gathering and a April 1 start with April 6 and 6 dates against Bill Krelg’s Chattanooga and Nashville. McIntyre from Danville 1900 may stay with Toledo. Davenport signs two new fielders Frank Violet and John N Fillman. Burlington directors sign lease for McGregor property to use as baseball park.
Prince bowled eleven strikes and one spare for 278, smashing the long standing alley high of 257 at Kewanee. Mayer tied the record with a steady game but Prince surpassed it by a wide margin.
City council will decide on the Candee Grove residents petition to join the city for better improvements and conveniences. The report notes the area's desire for urban services and local leadership action. Mrs. C. E. VanDeusen of Kilbourn, Wis, praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestive relief.
Crop report details from Thomas Campbell to the Department of Agriculture for March 1 show 25 percent of corn in farmers hands and 90 percent expected to be consumed within the county. Shelled corn valued at 65 cents per bushel. oats, 9 percent in farmers hands and 65 percent consumed locally. overall grain yield last year estimated at 32 pounds per bushel.
The plan suggests selling seats for about 10 percent of construction cost to fund a new opera house in Moline. Investors from Chicago would provide the funds while local firms perform all structural work. A business men’s meeting is planned to test interest and move toward a decisive step. The article notes theater ventures often rely on other revenue and mentions a related health advert for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway offers very low rates from March 1 to April 30 to Washington Oregon Idaho and Utah via connections with U P O R N Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Homeseekers tickets go on sale first and third Tuesdays each month at one fare plus $2 round trip to points on the CM StP system in northern Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota. For full details visit the depot ticket office at 3d avenue and 21st street. John T Schomp agent phone 2346 P L Henrich gen agent 308 Brady st Davenport phone 341.
Article touts risk of colds and la grippe leading to pneumonia and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when used promptly. It asserts the remedy cures a cold or grip faster than others and is pleasant and safe, with local sellers I J Clendenin and B Helmbeck offering it.
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