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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
8
J B Lemon of Viola Mercer county reports thieves broke into his jewelry store Friday night and stole about $500 in inventory. Police alerted to the break and a reward is offered for the apprehension of the culprits. Taken items include four watches nine watch chains five neck chains and lockets and multiple silverware sets and spoons.
Tonight and Thursday look generally fair with continued warmth and possible thunderstorms. Showers move in from the north Pacific coast reaching the central Rockies and mid Atlantic coast. Mississippi River changes minimal between Dubuque and Davenport. Temperature readings show highs near 87, with overnight low around 69.
Fragments advertise May 55 Concordia Park opening picnic and balloon ascension. Local businesses Forsberg Talty straw hats Hats for sale Cederberg cabinetmaker 1612 2d Ave offers hardwood and furniture items. Watch Tower spring events G A R steamboat excursions 25 cents.
Reports say almost continuous tremors were felt at multiple Florida locations from 9 to 12 Tuesday night causing widespread alarm. No damage details were reported and no injuries mentioned.
Judge Grosacup issues a temporary injunction restraining packers from price fixing and restraining trade in cattle and meat supplies. Beef men offer no objection, plan to contest on a point of law while affidavits allege anti trust violations.
In Davenport Iowa on May 20 Bloomington beat Rock Island 8 to 6 after tying 3 to 3 through eight innings. Tumultuous tenth inning rally favored Bloomington as Mes shut down Rock Island. Thompson had two base hits and Shelton, Hill, Kinlock stole bases. Barker and McGeevy contributed on the mound.
A Rock Island County gathering lauds its wartime record noting three generations served in the Civil War. Speeches praise industry and military honor, followed by parades, receptions at the Rock Island Club and Harper House, and a campfire event at Hindls Theatre and the rink.
Today's program featured a grand parade at 1:30 PM and two camp fires held in the evening at the Illinois Theatre and the rink on Sixteenth Street. The public attendance was encouraged.
Factories and schools suspend activity as workers join the G A R parade in Moline and stock, with hundreds visiting from the sister city. Police nab pickpockets as the street car system ferries crowds. Moline militia and naval reserves participate.
Letters of administration issued for Wilhelm Theene to Otto Gottsche with bond approved. Bond approved for Conrad Mueller as administrator and letters issued. Appraisers named William Schmidt Henry Schurmann and August Fuhr. Guardianships for Mabel Allsop Johnston Robert D Foster Walter Arenath Malcom and Ithamar Maxwell noted with guardian reports and inventories as filed and approved, costs remitted. Estate inventories for Jacob Ohlweller incomplete in fragment.
May 25 Concordia Park opens with balloon ascent. May 25 Met Hall Calico Hall hosts Fraternal League No 27. May 26 Industrial Home Card party and dance by U V R U. May 26 Card party and dance by V V R U s. May 27 Met Hall May Queen Hall hosted by Kate Collier Camp R N A.
Drack and Kerns, architects, and E Mayer once a prominent clothier, awarded the contract to Peter Peterzon for a new two story pressed brick building on Fifteenth street. It will feature a 25 foot street frontage, 8 foot depth, copper cornice, stone trimmings, and a bay window. The first floor will be a store, the second a flat of eleven rooms.
The undersigned extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who sent flowers and aid after the death of our mother, Mrs. C. A. Smith, and to the quartet for the music. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rehnberg also note Evans Bros. on Fifteenth Street offer fresh vegetables and fruits.
An active young man about 85 years old is sought to oversee an agricultural implement factory as general superintendent. May not need to be a mechanical expert but must handle men, systematize work, and keep operations moving. Good salary for the right person. plow factory experience preferred. All replies confidential. Address Fred Gerlach room 121 Hartford bldg Chicago Ill 23.
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