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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1901
Page
5
A meet of the Business Men’s Association last evening led to a decisive plan for a forthcoming banquet. The event aimed to strengthen local commerce and community ties through formal remarks and networking.
Local Business Men's Association approves a large wine free banquet at a city hall to honor outsiders and prominent men, with plates at 150 to 200 cents and five cent tolls for rural telephone connections. The group also moves to connect independent and Bell city lines, and to pursue poplar wood piping for artesian water as costs and paving dictate.
Advertisers claim Pain Killer Perry Davis can curb stomach ache within five minutes and warn buyers against imitation products. The long established remedy is touted as saving hours of suffering and enjoying a strong reputation.
Christian Mueller a veteran lum berm an and Davenport business leader died suddenly at 9 pm Tuesday from heart disease. He helped found the Davenport Turngemeinde and influenced the Turner hall transition planned for that day. A grand celebration was postponed after his death. he served in the 1848 61 war in Schleswig Holstein.
John Hallgren returns from Sweden to offer the best line of school shoes for boys and girls. All union made. Compare prices and quality before you buy. McKinnie block.
Gen J M Reece former adjutant general of Illinois and retired Woodmen director has been named commander in chief of the Uniform Rank Foresters. The second biennial encampment is set for Indianapolis in June 1903 as about 16 000 Woodmen Foresters will be organized into battalions brigades and divisions by states.
The barber running below Moline National Bank has disappeared, leaving friends puzzled after a week without contact. Several collectors express eagerness to interview him as the case garners attention.
Col Thomas and Messrs George B Stocker and John A Fritcher visit the Harper House to survey ground for a competing telephone line in the twin cities after careful investigation.
The Davenport wedding of Moline police officer Herman Wahlstrand and Laura Beckmann was held Tuesday evening. The couple, now en route to the Buffalo exposition, are well known in Moline and Davenport communities. Beckmann earlier ran a news stand and is active in Leol C Council Pocahontas and has many friends.
William Clark stonecutter died at St Anthony hospital at 1 o clock Tuesday from complications of diseases. Born Rothesay Scotland 1857 he leaves kin in Scotland Harrisburg and Rock Island funeral 2 pm at his brother’s residence under Stonecutters Union Swan Peterson also died after an illness of one year born Grude Loken Westergillen Sweden in 1884 came to this country worked for Pears Lundquist contractors death caused by heart disease
The Nebraska Indians, on their fifth annual tour, will play the Moline Athletic Club at the park Friday afternoon at 3 30. The Indians are touted as the greatest team in the world and their camp will be pitched in the ball park, promising a top sight for local fans.
Train No 49 on the Q was an hour late yesterday morning due to a delay caused by a small freight wreck at Browning near Beardstown.
Marriage licenses issued include Charles Evener and Minnie Mohr of Valley, Noble L Ziemer and Carrie E Brown of Taylor Ridge, and possibly others. Probate notes record Elizabeth Cooper conservatorship and a new bond for the conservator. Peter F Doos estate will probate.
Jewish community groups in the tri-city area announce observance of Rosh Hashanah on the coming Saturday and Sunday. Organizers expect attendance from members across synagogues and Jewish centers, with services and holiday greetings planned.
Brief quip from the Boston Courier notes that Jackson and Meeker remain distant yet occasionally converse, showing they are not particular about the terms of their interaction. The exchange underscores lingering friction between the two figures.
A Philadelphia Press reader report quotes Mrs. Goodart describing a deadly wreck as horrible while her husband calls it less dire, capturing contrasting reactions to the tragedy.
The foundation for the new C. R. I. & P. passenger station in Rock Island is finished and ready for the start of the superstructure.
The boss barbers of Moline have decided to close shops at 10 p.m. Saturdays instead of 11 p.m. The new plan takes effect Saturday, Sept 11.
This evening in Rock Island the city council room hosts a gathering of former mayors and aldermen along with current council members to effect an organizational reorganization. The event aims to establish the new structure and leadership for the city government.
The Peoria road yesterday moved its depot from Bishop Hill to a point three quarters of a mile south. The line was altered to avoid a steep grade and ease transportation.
The Rock Island county fair opened at Joslin yesterday and runs for three days. Inclement weather today reduced attendance, but organizers expect a large crowd tomorrow with fair weather.
The movement to form a county Sons of Veterans organization is progressing with members joining from across the county. Leaders anticipate a robust group ready by next year’s encampment.
The Variety Wood Works Company of Rock Island has bought a large parcel opposite its factory at 11th street and 6th avenue. The site will hold an office building and lumber storage warehouse with a cement plaza under construction. the project aims for completion this fall.
The will of Peter Fo Poose of Cow was admitted to probate in county court on Tuesday. Dated June 13, 1898, the instrument leaves all real and personal property to the wife. John Schafer Jroo of Port Byronia named as executor.
A New York clothing man argues that persistent daily newspaper advertising is best and cheapest. He believes methodical, ongoing promotion beats intermittent seasonal campaigns in cost and impact.
Responding to demand the Light Guard Band schedules a second promenade concert and dance at Prospect Park for Herman Miller, set for Monday evening September 16 with a large turnout expected in appreciation of the band’s efforts.
Davenport musicians push a proposed Tri-City union to absorb all bands into a single management body. Moline and Rock Island players oppose losing control of their own ensembles while preserving AF of L affiliation. Critics fear loss of band pride and uneven work for top performers if the merger proceeds.
The final Rocky Mountain Limited train passed Chicago yesterday and will depart Denver today on its last eastbound trip. The Denver connection Peoria Limited will be discontinued next Sunday with a time change on the Rock Island line.
The board of directors of the new high school weekly approved a reduced nine month subscription for eighth grade students at 26 cents. The change aims to reflect smaller space needs and to encourage these pupils to become acquainted with the high school’s work.
A letter from W S Brockman of Bagnell Missouri explains three years of bronchitis suffering. He credits Chamberlins Cough Remedy with complete relief after trying doctors and other medicines. The product is sold by F J Clendenin and FE Heimeck druggists in Moline.
Mr and Mrs E E Parmenter and Miss Oloff returned to Rock Island from Waukesha Wis where they spent two months for Mr Parmenter's health. He gained weight and nearly recovered from a year long severe illness, delighting friends in Moline with his improvement.
Special to the Journal from Buffalo reports Dr. Rixey stating there is no danger in President McKinley’s condition after last night’s operation. The removal of stitches and wound redressing were routine and do not indicate any complication or serious risk.
Leon Czolgosz confesses the McKinley assassination attempt arose from a conspiracy involving many anarchists. Emma Goldman is the only named figure cited, claiming she discarded incriminating papers in the sewer before the shooting.
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