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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
1
Catherine Greenwood alleges she was married to George Lewis under duress and threats of harm. She describes being pressured by Lewis to stay married, raising a fear of bodily harm as she sought legal relief.
Miss Catherine Greenwood a Grinnell schoolteacher of South Moline sues to annul her marriage to George Lewis. She says the license was secured April 7 without consent, under duress and fear for her life. The case details years of prior association and Lewis's pursuit despite engagement to another.
Miss Greenwood recounts a man named Lewis with a license saying he was en route to marry her at the parsonage of the First Methodist church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Williams, despite her refusal, and she says she was threatened and coerced into living with him or facing consequences. She asserts she never recognized the marriage and plans no cohabitation.
Walter Beattie a 35 year old miner died from injuries suffered when a ton of coal fell on him as he worked alone in his Cable coal mine. He was lying down at his work when the accident occurred and his collar bones arm and internal injuries caused his death. Beattie had no known relatives in the area.
Frank Daly 32, employed by the Rock Island road, was killed Saturday in Chicago when stepping from a street car into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Parents Mr and Mrs Michael Daly learned of the tragedy Wednesday after the morgue found the body Tuesday. He left Rock Island six weeks ago and is survived by two brothers and three sisters.
A new ladies auxiliary to the Rock Island and Natick lodges of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen was organized Wednesday in Rock Island. Mrs Ray N Watterson of Danville led the ceremonies assisted by Sincerity Auxiliary members from Galesburg and the Galesburg lodge. Thirty charter members joined and a supper and dance followed. Officers include Mistress Mrs C L Pollard Vice Mistress Mrs Jenks Secretary Mrs Chalk Treasurer Mrs Saunders Conductress Mrs Koons Chaplain Mrs Peters Guards Mrs Davis and Mrs Darng Councilman G C Jenks.
Early results show the village selecting its first officers under the new county village governance plan. Key roles filled include mayor and treasurer, with voting reported by local officials. The vote signals initial steps toward formal village administration.
East Moline voters chose a slate in a first charter election while Milan Cordova Port Byron and Orion elected officials on license lines. The Board of Education reelects secretary Mary Entrikin and formalizes a $900 salary and new committees as Superintendent Cox resigns.
In Andalusia the temperance ticket failed by a small margin with heads Charles Hayes and W P Philips receiving 44 and 32 votes. Elected officers include President Charles Hays Clerk Adolphus Dunlap and trustees William Strohmeier John Steckman and Charles Householder. Andalusia has been dry for several years.
Hampton April updates list Bert La Grange on silk list. Birth announced for J M Benson couple a daughter born April 1. Mrs Fred Schlueter and Mrs Henry Pardee with children visiting in Davenport and Valley City. Mrs Dan Fullmer of Princeton visited. Campbell visiting Chas Sherd and others.
Alderman A Nathan Rylander of Moline Plow Co wed Miss Hilma Carlson at the Swedish Lutheran parsonage with Rev. C A Hemberg officiating. Attendants were Albert Carlson and Miss Betty Benson. The couple hosted relatives at Mrs. A J Swanson’s home and will begin housekeeping at Fifth Street and Sixteenth Avenue.
Ben H. Joslin, of the Moline Plow Co stock department, suffered a broken arm and severe injuries in a terrible mixed freight and passenger train wreck near Spring Valley Wisconsin. The Omaha road train stalled on a grade, brakes failed, and cars sped down the hill crashing into an oncoming train. Several crew members were hurt. F C Stuhlefeier was killed and Adolph Simonson lost an arm. The Joslin family now resides in Minneapolis.
Oak Ridge April 21. The Pleasant Valley school directors keep G A Bowen for the spring term. Bowen taught the school for two or three terms and is noted as a gentleman of sterling qualities. Swan Bjorklund moved to new holdings and will enter the fruit business. Miss Louisa Miller spent Sunday in Moline. Farmers sow oats despite delays from heavy rains. Union Malleable workers face idle time due to lack of orders. Spr ing chicken available from Andrew. Fred Knockemus of Zamia visited Monday.
Springfield reports a house stalemate as Speaker Miller is ousted and Charles Allen of Vermillion County is seated to preside. A deadlock threatens to derail the Lindly and Mueller bills and block other measures during the session.
Springfield Illinois April 23 Special The Trautman substitute for the Montelius anti saloon bill identical in phraseology but applying only in cities and villages was adopted in the house by 89 to 36 and sent to third reading. The Morris bill the other substitute for the same measures was amended several times and advanced.
President Hurst of the Rock Island County Bar association appointed committees for a banquet. Executive committee chaired by C. J. Searle includes C. L. Walker J. T. Kenworthy and J. B. Kleaf with George Wood. Committee on banquet chaired by B. D. Connelly includes W. Olmsted and W. Meese.
Local business note announces the opening of several new shops now present in Ant Valley, signaling a growing commercial corridor. The report highlights fresh storefronts and potential employment opportunities as the valley retailers establish themselves in the area.
The Bushnell judicial convention failed to draw many county delegates with only a few of forty one present. Judge Carter was the sole candidate and was elected by acclamation amid concerns northern counties shaped the district to favor Republicans. Carter previously won in a Democratic district nine years ago. The district now leans Republican by about 8000, but low turnout keeps a Democrat a possible outcome.
Description of catarrh as a constitutional disease and claim that Hood's Sarsaparilla radically and permanently cures catarrh of the nose throat stomach bowels and more delicate organs. Encourages reading testimonials and warns against substitutes. Includes testimonial note about personal trouble.
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