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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
5
Mr Murphy owner of the Windsor Hotel distraught after sneak thieves enter twenty rooms on the second floor using skeleton keys. valuables valued over $100 stolen including a dead wife’s gold watch and hair chain. police suspect a coordinated job by multiple experienced thieves. none of the hotel staff found at fault.
The quarantine on Moline’s final smallpox cases was lifted today. The infections were in the families of John Asmus and George Thompson on Eighteenth Avenue, traced to a mysterious girl from Kansas. The scare ends for now.
Wanted a six or seven room house with modern conveniences within four or five blocks of the post office. Apply by letter only, X, care Journal.
The Moline Dye Works offers dyeing and restoration of old clothes with a guarantee from Firkins & Swanson. Old garments are revived to look new just in time for Easter.
In open court this afternoon attorney 8 W Odell for W A Jones dismissed the suit against T I Stanley to bar Stanley from owning an interest in or connection with the Journal. Jones pays the costs. The court held Jones and May were parties and must appear. Jones dropped the case after developments. May had no standing though he backed Jones to injure a competitor.
Sunday proved auspicious as revival meetings began Friday at the First Methodist church. Presiding Elder Frizzene preached on the Three Ps, urging prayer presence and pocketbooks, with Smith and Colburn leading music. An immense men’s mass meeting is planned for next Sunday and the following Sunday, aided by the Opera House, with possible use of Industrial Home hall. Rev Head and Mrs Head joined in strong gospel preaching and a South Omaha revival was cited as a model for August. Bible readings begin Tuesday and continue daily through Friday with special music to attract attendees. The audience last night filled the hall, and the pastors expect ongoing crowds and renewed interest.
Geo W Lash & Son of Rock Island contract with Glen Armstrong Co of Chicago to handle Wesson cooking oil for bakers in carload lots. Rock Island becomes a key distribution point for this butter and lard substitute used in baking.
Word arrives from Moline that Frank Trevor, a local visitor to his father Dr R H Trevor, suffered a serious accident at the Pullman car shops last week. He was unconscious with one arm crushed but escaped the worst injuries and will be laid up for some time. His identity was confirmed by letters found in his pockets and his wife was notified from Abingdon.
Deaths reported include Lulu Pries Dethlefs of Rock Island aged 29 due to pneumonia. Albert Charles Hubbe aged 3 with bronchitis. Catherine Lefrenz LaPrenz aged 70 plus. Thor Anders Wilhelm Mauritzson infant of Rock Island. William J Zeis Rock Island tax collector died of apoplexy at 48. Hauncey Brown of South Moline died of pneumonia at 58. Funeral details and survivors listed for each case.
The Moline Elevator Company awards a contract to Henry Horst of Hook Island Contractor to build a 52 by 66 foot two story machine shop with basement. Construction starts April 20. existing shop moves to the old Keator property during erection, doubling capacity and easing demand on the factory’s elevator production.
In a witty catalog of opinions, Jerrold asks if a confirmed pessimist like Van Dauber exists. Harrold counters that his two marriages stem from love first, money second, highlighting humorous social commentary from Puck.
A witty exchange notes a person who loves to hear herself talk and entertains for hours. The snippet contrasts a boastful talker with a self-critique about Cranksmith attempting suicide after a solitaire game, reflecting magazine humor tone.
Deputy Collector Ed Peal reports about 75000 paid so far with an estimated 565000 to be collected by Saturday night. Deere & Company owes 12000 the largest single amount. several townships list charges delinquent and collected totals with commissions and remaining balances.
The shop promotes flawless tailoring in spring and summer outfits. John W. Vogel’s minstrel engagement at the Wagner is announced for tomorrow night, with seats urged to be secured promptly.
In this era of plenty there is a steady procession of dollars, yet many must borrow. We offer loans on furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, or other personal property to those in need.
A private lender states they will not seize property and can arrange repayment terms to suit the borrower. They claim the ability to provide funds at a reasonable rate and express willingness to serve the recipient in this way.
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