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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
1
Rock Island assessor argues that property values in the city are greater than previously assessed. He contends current valuations reflect market levels and demand, urging a reassessment to align with contemporary prices.
Rock Island assessor Freeman argues Moline lots are underassessed against Rock Island despite similar populations. Testimony cites factory value, bank deposits, and lot comparisons across city lines, with several speakers urging restraint on any raise while noting Moline’s growth and Deere & Co. valuation concerns.
The Sixth regiment band will stay in Sterling after Colonel Kittilsen reassured bandsmen in Springfield there will be no change. He praised Bandmaster Prestin and announced staff appointments including Adjutant Captain Hugh McDonald and Inspector of Rifle Practice Ben Eick, with others to follow. The band’s future was uncertain amid election concerns and potential transfers to the Marine Light Guard band of Moline.
A meeting of shipholders of the Kewanee Mining and Manning Co discussed building an electric road to haul coal from mines. The plan aims to increase efficiency and transportation capacity amid rising freight concerns.
A large crowd estimated at three thousand gathered for a community picnic. Attendees enjoyed food, games, and performances in a park setting. Local organizers praised volunteers and noted strong turnout amid pleasant weather.
Miss Carrie Volkmann married Bloomington man Robert C. Balke in a ceremony at the Volkmann home with Rev Edward L. Durant officiating. Guests included five sisters and relatives from Sioux City Wayne Neb Avoca Tipton Walcott St Paul. The couple will honeymoon in Peoria Chicago before settling in Bloomington.
The Helen Blair and the steamer J S raced from below Fairport to Muscatine Tuesday evening. The Blair landed first after a close contest with passes past Geneva Island and Hog Island. Rivermen note the Blair's speed but say the J S carried a larger excursion boat and thus balanced the match.
Soldiers of Company F arrive home after a week at camp life. They left the C B Q special at Argos and reached here early this morning. The trip included a brief layover and a few hours rest before resuming daily routines.
John C O Heron a Union Malleable Iron Co employee living at Warner s Crossing was fatally struck by Rock Island train No 19 near his home. The coroner ordered burial preparations. An inquest found death due to being struck by engine No 1331. He leaves a widow and six children with siblings in Ireland and Savanna Illinois LaCrosse Wisconsin.
Lacking bidders at the Muscatine Road auction. the sale of the Muscatine fth and South road was scheduled for 11 o'clock Wednesday morning in Muscatine and postponed to 2 PM and then to October 1.
The weekly crop bulletin for August 17 reports ample rainfall across most regions. Soil is in good condition, with fall plowing underway and a likely drop in wheat acreage. Corn progress lags due to cool nights, frost risk looms, fodder harvests vary, oats threshing slows from wet weather, and potatoes and apples show reduced yields.
Northern Illinois Republicans call a mass meeting in Rockford on Tuesday September 1 1903 to outline united action for regional influence at the 1904 state convention. The event aims to improve party prospects without endorsing any candidate and urges widespread attendance. Committee members include Jas R Cowley Freeport E H Marsh Rockford and C P Gardner Mendota.
Daniel Overmyer a 50 year old Fulton Pulaski line farmer with 200 acres seeks a wife. He offers gold coin and a hog share, wants a young enough woman to work and enjoy outings, and promises equal land and wealth division upon marriage. He is debt free with good neighbors and stock.
Lipton Beriend led early in the race as Shamrock Gains moved 50 yards on the weatherly track. The Un favored Lipton could not finish on time as boats lay becalmed near the turning point with Reliance two miles ahead of the field.
The Shamrock III leads in a 30 nautical mile race from Hook Lightship to Long Branch with the Reliance closing in. Spectators along the Jersey shore watch as mist and shifting winds affect timing, with the match to be decided by best of four or five races across August 20 22 25 27 and 29.
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