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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
8
Local forecast for Moline and vicinity calls for showers and probably severe thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. Warm conditions persist with Sandstrom thermometer readings showing 9 am at 82, noon at 0, 8 pm at 94. Highest since yesterday 94, lowest 12 above.
Forsberg and Talty offer all the latest straw hat shapes with a fine line to choose from at right prices.
May events listed include a card party and dance by U V R Us at Industrial Home and a May Queen ball by Kate Collier Camp R N A at Metropolitan Hall. Other activities feature a Fraternal League No 27 event at Calico Hall and a Concordia Park balloon ascent on May 28.
In five years the national banks in Chicago increased deposits by 66 percent while capital rose only 30 percent signaling expansion through mergers. Since January 1 several banks formed include Drovers Trust and Savings Live Stock Savings Chicago Savings Federal Loan and Trust Cal Todst and Savings with Northwestern Loan and Trust charter. Over seven years 13 national banks closed, leaving 12, while eight state banks retired and seven new ones formed or in formation.
Local notices announce Concordia Park opening with a grand picnic on Sunday May 25. Other items include straw hats at Forsberg Talty’s, awning washing by Electric Laundry, a steamer excursion a 25 cent fare, and a legal suit over damages in Rock Island.
The council agreed to open Sixth avenue through the cemetery to a point where it turns toward the hill, extend a new road northeast to the Fourth avenue quarry, and create athletic grounds in the northwest cemetery area. They also barred rebuilding of the Lewis Roofing shed, heard a nuisance petition against the plant, and discussed city court creation.
Owners of camps along Rock River unite to fund enforcement against vandalism and property damage. The pledge names E. Stanley Skinner and many others as signatories agreeing to contribute equally to prosecute those who deface camp outfits and riverbank property.
James Estes dies at his daughter's home after a five year illness from injuries in a bicycle accident. He was 73 and longtime Rock Island Moline resident. Survived by wife and three daughters. Funeral at residence with interment Riverside cemetery. John Gillespie dies after long illness at 47. Born in Ireland, survived by wife and five children. Funeral at St Joseph's church. Various other notices include deaths of Golson and Anna Sophia Peterson with funeral details and places in Riverside cemetery and Mission Tabernacle.
A quip notes the ongoing sale of the Journal for ten cents a week, highlighting the cheap rate and readers’ curiosity. The line suggests readers choosing to “naw it” in the Journal as the paper emphasizes its affordability.
A garbled report describes a chaotic scene at a crowd event with references to padded outfits and a battle like confrontation. Names and specifics are unclear, but the text implies a disorderly match or performance and a small pet appears in the confusion.
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