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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1901
Page
8
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Prisoners in the county jail with indictments faced by the grand jury are listed with charges and defending attorneys. The document also outlines trial dates for civil cases across Monday to Saturday, naming parties and railway companies involved.
Mayor B F Knox and Capt H A McDonald returned from an eastern tour where they lobbied to advance McDonald's bid for Rock Island postmaster. Appointment undecided. McDonald believes current Postmaster Thomas may remain, though contest remains open.
Emma died Friday evening at 7 after a month of illness. Born December 12, 1880 in the city, she lived with her mother and six brothers and one sister. Funeral at St Mary's Church at 2 PM after baptism by Rev. Father Connel.
A premier business listing offers a factory with boiler wagons and buildings for sale. The property is located at 320 Fifth Street in the city and is associated with F. C. Hofft man.
Prof Zueblin's introductory talk at the First Baptist Church explored the Gothic Revival as part of a broader course on Art and Life. The lecture linked beauty with work, citing William Morris and Rudyard Kipling to urge a philosophy where artisans create for joy, not money or fame.
A competitive examination under civil service rules for carrier and clerk grades will be held in the city on November 20, 1901. Applications must be complete and filed with the secretary by 7 p.m. October 23. Information and papers available from the secretary at the post office. CHAS GOULD, Secretary Local Board of Examiners.
A violent explosion followed a lantern being lowered into a newly dug well on Samuel Baker’s farm near Edgington on Friday evening. The blast was caused by natural gas in the well and injured Samuel Baker Mrs James Baker and Mr Van Tuyl the well digger. Doctors fear the three may lose sight as they have not yet opened their eyes.
Hallgren returns from Sweden and brings a fine new line of men’s boys and youths shoes to the store. Specializes in wear resisting footwear that looks well and satisfies customers. Don’t miss Hallgren’s when you want the best.
C F Hemenway declined to serve as administrator of Porter Skinner's estate and Charles P Skinner was named by the court with bonds of 150000. The estate valued around 300000, later likely higher. Perley Stiles, jailed for murder, visited Rockland to collect guns and property, plans to live in Princeton amid public reception.
The Rock Taland Industrial Home Association met Friday and voted to hold a fair over the last two weeks of November, possibly into the first week of December, at the rink. No soliciting for donations was to occur, and the plan emphasizes nightly entertainments to attract public patronage.
Howe & Burgston announce Monday morning dress goods blowout with 50 pieces wool dress fabrics half price. Regulars 16c to 760 yard, 9c flannelette sackings, 450 to 650c French waist flannels, lace handkerchiefs and cheap underwear showcase values unseen before. Visit and save.
A man who took a bicycle from in front of the Journal office this past Saturday is identified and urged to return the bike. The notice states he is known to the community.
The Swedish Lutheran church organized this year's confirmation class on Saturday at 10 am. Twenty seven students, 11 boys and 16 girls, are enrolled with more expected. Classes meet twice weekly through next summer under Rev. Dr. O. Hemberg to study Bible history and the catechism, with listed students including Arthur Larson and Linnea Johnson, among others.
See Booker & Company's window filled with fine caramels. F. L. Natt sells genuine Cable coal LaSalle and hard coal. Phone 2000.
Mrs C T Guy lies at her home at 16th street and 12th avenue with hemorrhage of the stomach cited as the cause of renewed illness after a 16 year history. Her children and many friends wait at the bedside with sorrowful hearts for updates.
The promenade concert and dance by the Light Guard band, postponed from Prospect Park due to bad weather, will be held at Turner Hall next Tuesday evening. Ticket holders for the park admission may enter Turner Hall at no extra charge.
The annual freshman sophomore color rush at the University of Wisconsin Madison ended with a decisive freshman victory. More than 100 students were ducked as freshmen climbed the gym tower and raised the freshman flag replacing the sophomore banner while hazing occurred without injuries. Ira Cross and Lester Creutz report rough but nonfatal rites and the day marked the first freshman drill of the season.
A group of about 30 travelers in five wagons camped near Rock Island Friday afternoon and clashed with police as they attempted to pitch on a street. Officer Lehnert ordered them to move on. The caravan said they were bound for Omaha after leaving Chicago two days earlier.
Tensions rise between Moline High School juniors and sophomores over color bids as the sophomores wear junior colors on their ankles in defiance. The dispute began after royal purple was torn from a building maat-head, fueling anger and the sense that further incidents may occur soon.
Next week a great anniversary sale will be held at the New York store with special bargains across all departments. Souvenirs are given all week and a meeting is encouraged at Lapitz Baldeck's Tailoring Establishment on Brady Street in Davenport.
The Turner Grand Opera House in Davenport hosts a Sunday afternoon concert series starting October 6 at 8 o clock. The program features the Conservatory under Ernest Otto with a 25‑man orchestra and Strasser's Band.
Police arrived after a reported sighting and found a nomadic group pitching tents in a rear grove behind Hu ben’s garden. Deputy Marshall McCabe ordered them to stay the night and the matriarch promised to relocate by morning.
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