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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
2
The large Vulcan shop foundation is underway for new machinery. Seventy five workers and extra shifts come to form the topography with a major alteration in the building plan. A time-saving transport system for dirt reduces hauling, and grading improves the canal fill south of the bank.
The council debated extending time for completing the water filtration plant as Meade and associates pressed for contracts and work on cementing the river intake and filter system. With Alter material query withdrawn, officials voted against more time and expect clean water mains by December.
The Turnfest of Chicago and Central Illinois groups will be held in Moline this year with events July 3, 4 and 5 drawing an estimated 3,900 visitors. A grandstand on the east end of Athletic Field is planned with appeals to merchants for financial aid to build and furnish seating, while a parade, athletic contests, fireworks, concerts, and excursions are scheduled. Delegates from Chicago and other cities will attend, with industrial hall chartered for the event and hotel accommodations arranged for participants and spectators.
Founders Day events at Augustana College start Sunday evening April 26 with sermons by Skje strom and Kjedstrand. On Monday April 27 Rev Ferm and Dr H W Roth speak while President Andreen may return to deliver an address on his Sweden journey. Handel's Messiah concludes the day with a large chorus and soloists including Esther Eugenia Osborn.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the best nourishment for those not as well as they should be, stating it feeds and strengthens when ordinary food won't. It offers a free sample upon request and lists Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
The Daughters of the American Revolution voted Saturday to invite the state conference to hold the 1904 gathering in Moline. If secured the event could bring 60 to 100 D.A.R. members to the city. Mrs. Butterworth leads the Moline chapter with Mrs. Almsworth the local delegate and Miss Evans as alternate. The meeting closed the study year, with Hawthorne and Poe as topics. Next meeting set for October after summer adjournment.
An article discusses extending a new highway in a straight line to reach the Moline road, bypassing Warner’s junction. It notes potential Rock Island track crossings, a via duct option, and no cost to interurban riders. The plan would replace the old road and improve travel and property value while possibly shortening interurban schedules.
The issue of bringing the southern section into the city hinges on whether the upcoming judicial election is a general election. The law cites a broad Australian ballot definition applying to national state and local offices, suggesting a vote on annexing the section could occur at the judicial election if the public desires it.
Tri City Council No 166 of the United Commercial Travelers of America has issued a refined souvenir for the eighth annual session of the grand council of Illinois. It outlines May 15 and 16 events in Rock Island including a ladies' reception at the Rock Island club a trolley ride to Black Hawk's Watch tower supper at the Inn a dance and promenade concert a visit to the government arsenal and a trolley ride around the three cities. Busi ness will be transacted between times. The souvenir features tri-city and arsenal views with no advertisement.
The Rock Island council approved paving Seven teenth Street from Ninth Avenue to the city units at an estimated cost of 23 1342. They set plumbers union salary at 1100 a year, faced vetoes on licensing and waterworks chief salaries, and retained mayoral power over saloon license rejection.
Township official John Livingston reported Mo Line Township’s tax totals exceed the prior record by 12000 dollars. The billed amount reached 155,930.44 with commissions of 3118.60. 1500 of that covered the collector’s salary and the rest to the city.
Emanuel English Lutheran church in Rockford unanimously extends a call to Dr Cr Sodergren of Augustana College Rockford. Dr Sodergren preached Easter morning before a large audience and was favorably received. Early reply expected as he has turned down several calls recently.
A large group of saloonkeepers indicted by the January grand jury for keeping slot machines appeared in county court Friday. Each pleaded guilty to one count and were fined $10 plus costs by Judge Chesley. Names include Wheelan, McKinney, Greely, Dressen, Danielson, Hansen, Berner, Banker, Richardson, Sward, Hill, Wehling, Greis, Kroger, Lambrech, Parker, Nelson, Pfaff, Mizer, Coe, Ghys, Odam, Mortier, Schroeder, Doerring, Geiger, DeSmet, Kirverrocke, Dietz, Kautz, Burns, Boenitz and others.
A report to stockholders of the Galesburg Union Telephone Co shows $136,000 of $160,000 stock subscribed and after interest and expenses 4 percent left. Stockholders approved adding $8,000 more stock. The firm now has about 1,700 telephones in use and toll revenue is rising. Distribution of shares to owners was made.
The legislature approved the Watertown hospital plan for a new insane ward with a 125000 construction grant opposite the infirmary. Funding includes 1000 for kitchen expansion and 5000 for a carpenter shop plus allowances for dynamos and boilers, totaling about 800000. Representative Stewart voted against the bill in a 112 to 1 decision. Construction to begin within months, with contracts let to progress through summer.
The Kings Daughters union backs a visiting nurse program with unanimous physician support. A Chicago visiting nurse leader may speak, and a $5 annual pledge from one doctor signals backing. The program aims to bring trained nurse care to the poor at public service rates.
Willie McCarthy a 13 year old of Rock Island swallowed a brass tack after buying tacks on April 16. The tack became lodged in his throat, later moved to his stomach and passed with no further ill effects after medical intervention.
A fragment discussesBurdoch as a purifying remedy for scrofula salt rh¢um erysipelas and eruptive diseases and suggests swift relief through its entry to natal conditions.
Officers of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Illinois Farmers Institute districts met at Union hotel Galesburg for planning. They set county and district meeting dates with Rock Island district event January 14-15 1904 and Mercer Joy event January 12-13 1904 among others.
A string of marriages reported in Rock Island area notes Fayette Marple and Maude Goble wed at the bride’s home on 818 Forty second street. The Rev J B Rutter officiated with no attendants as the couple departed for California after a visit to Sheffield and Chicago. Other couples include Miss Lillie Echhart and Charles E Creen in Rock Island, Miss Norris and Miss Grace Goode in Washington Iowa, James O’Brien and Katharine Lama in Muscatine and Plainfield, and Arthur C Roberts with Alice O Phipps in Davenport.
Chief John Q Hawk reports on the Motine fire department for the year ending, listing personnel seven men, equipment including two chemical hose wagons and a ladder truck, 248 hydrants, horses, and a total department value of 16 358 50 with grounds at 13 200. The department responded to 71 alarms, logged 8 875 74 dollars in total fire loss, 138 800 dollars insured, and recorded multiple fires with losses over 200 including the Mutual Wheel Co boiler room and several dwellings and shops.
The Second ward will hold a special election to fill the C. P. Skinner vacancy on Tuesday May 12. Polls open 7 am to 5 pm at 308 Twelfth Street with judges C B Battles F W Anderson and Albert Ebeling and clerks Chas Creutz and S H Forsberg. Republican nominee candidate A V Esterdah is discussed as likely.
For over sixty years this medical cordial targets teething discomfort in children. It claims to soften gums and soothe distress, marketed as a trusted remedy for mothers seeking relief during early dental teething.
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