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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
1
A maritime dispute hinges on the name capitalization issue "10 mer STE VULCAN" with Leeds' initial support abandoned. Colonel Brown faces a pivotal choice amid the tense embargo affecting East Moline.
In the looming Moline annexation the eastern town may become Vulcan, with Leeds ruled out to avoid duplication. Rock Island officials hire Albert J. Goldschmidt as consulting engineer for Pleasant Valley shops, budgeting about 800000 for buildings. The CRI& P shops begin at Pleasant Valley, with Swift & Co construction teams arriving. progress is rapid despite rough terrain and camp living for workers.
Fred Mesexe and brother Henry will assume ownership of the Watertown store on April 1 following a purchase. Mr and Mrs Cowley visited with Mrs Cowley's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Gainey. Easter program to be held at the M E church. W Beckwith of Rock Island visited. Mrs J McGignis stayed with Mrs W Corbin of Natick. Bridge attendants along the river have been removed. Frank He bn ekan of Geneseo was here.
An increase to 1.50 a day is granted to CRI and P freight depot truck handlers in Muscatine. Workers struck for the pay, and Chicago reports the raise to take effect April 1. Some strikers did not return to work. replacements were found. A western freight handlers convention in St Louis will discuss forming a national organization to seek higher pay. Local attendance by Muscatine workers is undecided.
Petition work and contracts move forward for summer paving on Bluff city streets. Asphalt projects include Fifth Avenue, Eighth Street, and several avenues and streets, with brick paving planned on Second Street and Eleventh Avenue portions.
A list of marriage licenses shows Jovel Vo Collier of Rock Island wed Winifred Crouch of Sears Andrew Johnson and Dora Johnson of Rockford Il Justin Washburn and Lottie McCon nell of Hillsdale John Mes and Vrs Minnie Schal low Ruhser of Moline Orville , Martin of Muscatire To and Louise Wittstock of Dubuque George B Hardin of Moline and Ida Mae Gitt of Sears James Trevor jr and Mamie Bor dean of Moline.
Twenty people were injured when the southbound St Louis train No. 48 derailed near Thompson above Putton after a defective frog caused the sleeper and chair car to overturn. The Pullman burned. H O Richardson of Sdinburg Il may die from internal injuries. Also treated at St Anthonys are M J Ericsson of Galesburg and Eugene S Key of Centralia Mo. Mrs Carrie Howard of Butte and L M Lewis of Chicago were taken off at Clinton.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison eczema scabs carbuncles and other malignant blood troubles. Claims testimonials from Robert Ward and George Williams and offers a free sample plus medical advice by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta GA. Includes price for druggists at $1.00 and request for trouble description.
The First Church Coral Workers urban group staged a model meeting with 51 members, led by Miss Julia Wood, featuring The Conquering Cross. Children read scripture, offered for missions, and highlighted China India and Africa progress alongside Micronesia and Turkey notes.
County members unanimously oppose the head committee plan for readjustment. The document presents a united stance against proposed changes and calls for reconsideration of the draft.
Evidence was taken before Master in Chancery W J Entrikin on Tuesday in the case of Charles Wolff of Drury township. The proceedings aim to prove he is the heir of the late Jacob Wolff. The son left home years ago, returned recently, and found the estate divided. His share, about 250 dollars, was deposited with the county treasurer pending final settlement.
The Twin-City Master Horseshoers Protective Association No 16 met at Industrial Hall in Rock Island to elect officers for the year. Elected were President Cr. Albertson, Vice President John Gibson, Secretary N. R. Ziegler, Treasurer J G. Smith, Directors Stephen Leiker W Martindale John Radcliffe, Doorkeeper Albert Moosmann.
Louis Mosenfelder purchases from Naomi Davenport the entire Thirtieth Street frontage of 1300 feet from 14th Avenue to High Street in Rock Island. The deal grants a four block long tier of lots to be platted and sold on the market.
Mrs Robert Kerr is on the sick list. James Posten of Briar Bluff visited for improvements on his property. H S Cox has a severe bruise from a horse kick and remains lame. Joseph Hummer buys land in Hunt's addition and builds near the Ridgeview school. Harold Johnson of Walker Station suffers from whooping cough. Friends praise Mrs Kittilsen on her birthday. John Devinney of Hampton Bluffs was in Natick on business. Irvin Cox and Son Lee of Rapids City visited relatives. Mrs W F Schott entertains her sister from Chicago.
Disjointed notes describe a shortage and price shifts for ice. Davenport dealers face scarcity and push prices up, while Moline firms claim sufficient supply and promise last year’s rates for various quantities, from 12 to 25 cents per 100 pounds depending on amount.
Discovery linked to Walter Crandall head of the Mor rake department reveals forged death proofs amid an inquiry into his financial standing. The probe turned up falsified documents suggesting a broader fraud, with Crandall under scrutiny by authorities.
Fragments report a father who collapsed into paralysis after learning of a $12,000 insurance settlement involving his son Walter Crandall and a Chicago head office. The inquiry questions Crandall’s role with the Woodmen society, alleging falsified claims and forged death proofs. Illinois insurance officials review books as investigations unfold.
The United Presbyterian church of Colona has disbanded after Rev. 8. H. Weed left for Monmouth. Colona church presented its organ, chairs, tables, and a sofa to the church in Moline. Rev. Story will preach a sermon with illustrations to Colona Sabbath School children, honoring a pledge tied to reaching sixty five members last Sunday.
Scrofula is commonly inherited and often affects pale, weak individuals. It presents with neck swellings, abscesses, skin eruptions, inflamed eyelids, sore ears, rickets, wasting, and general debility in many cases.
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