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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1875
Page
3
Miss Ellen M Davis and Charles L Wood figure in a mid night dramatic incident. The jury finds Wood killed himself with a pistol shot to the brain after a confrontation at the time of a fatal tragedy. Obsequies for Wood held at Henry Truxell residence. The case stirred intense local feeling and drew widespread attention.
At C. E. Wood funeral in April 1875 rumors swirl about the death. Eyewitness testimony places Hastie confronting Wood in an alley with multiple shots fired, Wood dying there. Officials corroborate the fatal shot scene and Wood’s bereaved family receives sympathy.
Diverse notes from Moline and surrounding area including taxes, sales, trains, and social events. Mentions Harwood & Fisk horse shipment to Springfield, a four-cent postage jab, an organ test at Davenport church, and social gatherings at Deere’s hall.
A report from Geneseo Republic describes Ward Davis confirming his daughter Miss Davis suffers a serious Moon illness with high inflammation and limited mobility. The attending physician sees unclear recovery prospects while movement remains extremely painful and future conditions await clarification in a few days.
The narrative recounts Helen Davis resisting Wood's repeated advances, aided by Mr. Hastie. After warnings and preparations for worst case, Miss Davis and Hastie confront the danger at a sociable gathering. The piece notes varied rumors about Davis and Wood, praising her courage and moral strength as the suitor’s jealousy leads to a deadly threat.
A poem by M. E. C. reflects on the time of Charles Wood's funeral and the sorrow and hope found in Christ. It urges sharing grief with others while promising divine blessing that turns sadness into praise despite poverty or health. Rock Island, April 9, 1875.
Official publication notes a special city council meeting held Wednesday April 21 1875 with Aldermen Gault Hansen Kerns Hemenway Wheelock Keator and Ainsworth present. Reports by treasurer C F Hemenway and cemetery committee were received and filed. An ordinance appointing and prescribing duties of city superintendent of streets was passed with all ayes. Treasurer’s annual report ordered published. council adjourned.
The notice declares a vast stock of new dry goods nations and millinery arriving daily and to be opened for inspect ion near Magist in Deeré's block on Main Street at the corner of Bass for residents of Moline and nearby towns.
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