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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
5
The Moline Club reports a revived interest with a project to expand membership to about 170, the largest since its founding. Next Monday the group will vote on many new applicants and reinstate several former members, with rooms enhanced and hospitality for visitors touted.
A Burlington St Paul evening passenger train west bound struck a Northwestern switch engine at Davenport near Gaines Street. Both engines derailed and sustained heavy damage. Frank Wickles a Northwestern hos tler on the tender suffered multiple fractures and was hospitalized. Engineer Blanchard, with 26 years on the rails, survived his first wreck.
All persons owing me an account will please call at my residence above the store and settle same or make arrangements for future payments. All accounts not settled or no arrangements being made for later payments will be given for collection April 1. E. MAYER.
In South Moline on March 6 Mary VanHoek enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering with about 20 friends at her home. The event featured a fine dinner and many presents.
A follow up to the Victor Iowa engine explosion reveals the missing timepiece of Fireman W E Hoare found by Louis Ott under coal in the tender. The watch stopped at 6:07 the moment of the blast and will be kept as a sacred relic by Ives J Hoare of Rock Island. Engineer W W Williams and Fireman W E Hoare died in the January 18 incident.
The third panel of jurors reported to Judge Gest to impanel a jury for Louis Nellie, colored, accused of stealing from Mrs Catherine fhing’s back porch. The case arose after he was found with tools stolen from the residence. Peter Ingleson represents the defense, with States Attorney Weld for the state.
S Furstenberg died at age 76 in Rock Island after living in multiple U S cities over 41 years. He worked in dry goods in Washington Ashville Nashville and Warsaw Polina. He moved to Rock Island four years ago. Survived by wife, son Abraham of Chicago, and two daughters Mrs Lewis of Rock Island and Mas Simon Furnberg of Camkaloosa Town.
A half tone engraving on the front cover of Chicago 400’s February issue depicts Mrs. Charlies H Deere of Moline. The inscription notes she was recently elected regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the state of Illinois.
Chairman G W Wattles proposes a ten acre miniature Nebraska at the St Louis fair with topography railroads towns and farms. Railroads may fund the project if space is secured and exhibits cover all sections of the state. Aeronautic contests draw interest from aero clubs and Major Trollope notes expected high entries and a fair chance for small one man machines.
The Rock Island Argus denounces the convention results highlighting Ed Kittilsen’s defeat and the neglect of Swedish Americans. It notes Moline’s failed bid for sheriff and the party’s snub of Swedish interests while criticizing the overall handling of the senatorial endorsement and local tickets.
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous, melancholy, and frail health in women. Claims include headaches, sleeplessness, digestive issues, and weak kidneys with thousands reportedly helped. Available for 50 cents at Clenderin's drug store.
Lizzie Harris a 27 year old resident of Walker Station was examined by a medical board led by Drs J W Morgan and W Hearn. They found melancholia and insanity after a prior 1899 episode. Judge Adama ordered her committed to Watertown hospital.
Davenport and Rock Island high schools plan a joint debate on the resolution that the United States should reclaim arid western lands by irrigation rather than private capital. Rock Island takes the affirmative. debate likely in Davenport on April 18, first Friday after spring vacation.
Matie Ashby a colored girl employed to assist the matron at the Union Mission in Rock Island stole $10 from the matron Wednesday morning. She confessed and was taken to the station after her afternoon Davenport trip. The lost money was recovered. police notified and mission informed. She then attended a matinee and night Burtis program at Knock Tel and King Dodo.
Ice in the river broke up Wednesday afternoon and moved toward the gulf. By evening the water was clear with only a fringe of crystals along the Rock Island shore. Expected damage from thick ice lessened due to milder weather honeycombing the floe.
Local ad notes Masquerade suits and faces for rent by J Effiand at Five Points gro cery near Hello Bill timing Wagner tonight.
An advertisement touts dollar prosperity and easy access to cash at affordable rates. The message invites readers to seize the opportunity and notes willingness to provide funds when needed.
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