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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
8
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener told Schalk that the banishment clause would be withdrawn if DeWet and other Boer leaders surrender. It is believed the offer will be accepted and peace negotiations may begin on that basis.
Local forecast for Moline and vicinity calls for showers tonight and Tuesday. Moderate temperatures rise to a high near 67 degrees with a low around 40. Readings from Sandstrom's thermometer show highs near 63 to 67 and lows near 40.
SPECIAL NOTICES warn customers that Mr Starks pretends to be a Crystal Laundry driver but is employed elsewhere. Do not deliver bundles to him. The Women's Hospital Association plans an event tomorrow afternoon at 4 with Mrs Jo Porter at 17th Street.
Fragmentary local notices list businesses and goods including fire insurance Cedarberg cabinetmaker 1612 2d Ave Morning Light cigars Channel Ice Co The Fair F H Kracke 613 15th St and Haleys Pineapple Honey cough syrup. Ads reflect replaced names and scattered offerings from a past edition.
Local ads tout Firkins & Swanson at Moline Dye Works offering the newest suits with perfect fit. From Gatesburg bowling craze to Easter hats, headlines note fashion and social happenings across Galesburg and Rock Island in lively community notices.
Mary Volk of Rock Island files for divorce from John M Volk alleging marriage on September 10, 1890, habitual drunkenness and threats to harm the family and confiscate household goods. She seeks custody of four children and restoration of her maiden name Mary Paulsen. A temporary injunction restrains Volk from molesting the family or disposing of property pending trial.
Dr G Soares, retiring pastor of First Baptist Galesburg, preached a provocative sermon The Witness cites observations about a cape concealing a figure and the courtroom style dialogue The Reverence for Obscurity and the Washington Star quote reflect mixed reactions to the sermon and its reception by attendees
W R Moore and friends enjoyed a fruit gift with thanks from the Journal force. This forenoon a box of oranges, picked by Miss Clara Moore, arrived by express from Pasadena where she is staying.
Spring fever hits the city as a cyclist struggles with a tired bike on Sixth avenue. The rider falls across a curb and into a nearby lot, then is bruised but later drags the bicycle home for repairs. A parade by Vogel's minstrel troupe is set for tomorrow noon.
Edward Burrall died at his daughter Mrs Eliza Grotegut’s home in Prospect Park at 8 this morning from paralysis after prior attacks in May and November. Born in Ireland in 1828, he moved to Reynolds then Rock Island where he ran grocery firms for decades. Survives four sons Nicholas Edward Arthur William two daughters Mrs Grotegut Mrs Disenroth and Mrs Yager. funeral plans pending.
Fraternal circles and church groups held meetings with hosting members noted. Daisy Bentley from Geneseo visited her parents in Moki while Mrs. Albert Lawson of Coal Valley remained critically ill. Sister Mary Michael at St Anthony’s hospital is convalescent. Marshall Chapman celebrated his eighth birthday with friends and a pink and white decor table.
Leach and Kennedy have opened their elegant bathrooms in the basement of the postoffice block for ladies and gentlemen. The plunge bath is now in full operation and the public is invited to call.
In the Somerville Journal a stern father questions a suitor about supporting a family. The suitor replies he would endure Lilian’s family for the sake of Lillian herself.
Fragmentary lines describe a family with a poet, an artist, and a railroad magnate. The speaker asks which couple is most fortunate, noting the first two are supported by the buses and thr 'Life. The text is incomplete with unclear context and attribution.
Political notes discuss Democratic and Republican contenders in Moline races with emphasis on police magistrate, assessor, collector, and minority representative posts. Key figures include Squire Kerns, E. B. Beers, Charles Grant, Charles Howell, W. R Moore, James McBurney, N. B. Cederberg, Samuelas, Tommy Rosborough, and Andy Magnus Olson with local party dynamics and finance details.
John A. Anderson invites an early inspection of new spring suitings trouserings and overcoatings at the Library building.
Having received an extension of time, cost and expenses may be saved by paying not later than Saturday March 29. Office at Five Points Moline. GEO. D. SAND Collector I C Jahns Deputy Collector.
The pending deal between Biase ner & Company and Chamberlin & Kindt closes transferring a bill posting plant including about 1000 feet of boards and paraphernalia. R. H. Taylor will acquire the plant and obtain the license from the State Bill Posters Association, gaining about 3500 feet of advertising space in Moline.
Carlson Bros have added a complete line of photographic supplies including kodaks cameras films plots and related items They invite inspection of their stock at 424 Fifteenth Street Revival services occur tonight at the First M E church.
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