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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1901
Page
4
Judge Gest granted time for W A Jones to prepare against T I Stanley in a move to oust Stanley from the Mo line newspaper business. The hearing, delayed by notice and a holiday, will resume at the circuit court term in about two weeks.
About 80 new students joined Moline High School today with more expected soon. Erickson 350, Grant 28, Irving 441, Lincoln and 7th Street 603, Washington 338, Willard 335, High School 206, total 2720. Garfield count not yet known but expected to push total near 3000.
A Hed Mens baseball game at Athletic Park drew a large crowd as the single men defeated the married men 33 to 17. The report highlights lively play and strong support from spectators.
Swenson tells the Journal there is no truth in claims he is to marry a Hampton lady. He says he has merely assisted the lady in managing her estate and that the publication put the principals in an embarrassing position. the information came from the lady’s family.
Joe Bird was charged after taking a bridle and other items from Ferry Merriman and attempting to fly with them. He was fined $26 for the city. Oscar Peterson and P A Peterson bought beer glasses at 4th Avenue and 11th Street, paying $4.80 each, in court.
A Saturday match at the Arsenal links ended in a tie as nine of 81 scores dipped below 100. Ardo Mitchell and John W Good tied for day honors with net 86 after Mitchell opened 44 and finished 42. Goods 43 first round followed by a 61 second round exhausted his allowance while Whits Mellands opened in 45 showing potential for upcoming play.
Social news from Moline reports Miss Leona A Peal will wed Elliott E B Kraffts of Chicago. Ceremony set October 9 at the bride’s home with Rev J F Robinson officiating. After a trip they will live in Chicago and be at home after the holidays.
Sunday church notices across Moline report Rev. W W Willard preaching at First Congregational with a new pipe organ not yet usable and temperance meeting planned for next Sunday. Swedish Lutheran and Methodist churches note sermons, missionary society events, and upcoming meetings.
Regular monthly session held September 2 1901 in Moline Illinois with Mayor Weasel absent. City Clerk chairs. Aldermen Johnson Anderson Rylander and Bennett present. No quorum. Alderman Bennett moves to adjourn to Tuesday September 3 at 7 30 PM. Carlson city clerk.
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