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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
1
A decision on choosing a telephone system was deferred until the new company responds to a request for improved transmitters for patrons. The delay centers on awaiting technical upgrades before final approval.
Support Sunday closing movement endorsed at the Retail Merchants association annual dinner in Warr Hall. The hours long banquet discussed telephone service issues, a new collection agency, and urging merchants not to advertise in programs. Leaders urged cooperation with manufacturers, rail expansions, and road improvements to boost trade and attract visitors.
C. H. Deere proposes to donate half the value of the Auditorium lot if an opera house valued at $40,000 is built. The lot would be appraised by three men chosen by Deere and the Retail Merchants' association, who would accept half their valuation as payment. Further meetings will discuss the proposal.
Tri-Cities parties push purchase of Briar Bluff mines prompting Rock Island improvements and a major rail shop complex. Incorporation of Rock Island Improvement Co with 2 million capital to build depots and engines, plus Rock Island Coal Co with 1 million capital, signals a regional boom. Court actions seek land condemnation for 800 to 900 acres to host shops, while highway officials review a proposed new 100 foot roadway and crossovers.
Residents report landowners have offered $100 to $125 per acre for the tract and insist the road project pay half the amount before they sign the petition. They note previous payments of four to five hundred dollars per acre toward the tract but deny rumors of a $1,000 per acre demand.
Doctors report Mrs Lou Olds of Rock Island has a mild varioloid case. Health Commissioner DeSilva places her home and household under quarantine, including her husband, child, and two boarders, after confirming exposure possibly from Davenport events.
Cambridge police fail to identify five men detained for a Cambridge bank robbery. A witness swore she saw one suspect dressed as a woman the night before. A fifth man claimed to be a tramp. officers discount the tale. A brakeman’s badge and mutilated silver dollars surface. rogues gallery photos show no matches.
State institutions and boards met at Springfield responding to Governor Yo Yates. He urged quarterly meetings to discuss matters under their jurisdiction. They formed the Illinois Association of State Officials, mocked by some as the Illinois Job Holders’ Protective association. HFE Weaver and Judge R S Tuthill led a push for a home for delinquent boys with a requested appropriation.
In Moline the past year saw 202 single houses and ten doubles plus twenty five stores with flats above, totaling not less than 240 homes. The count comes from mail carriers under Postmaster Mc Kinley, showing the city’s housing needs far from met.
The dispatch reports 590 marriages and 915 births in Rock Island County during 1902 with 640 deaths. February shows the highest birth count and November the lowest, indicating population growth of about 345 despite deaths.
Postmaster McKinley announces two new postal sub stations in Moline placed at Albert Lydelin's West Fourth avenue drug store and C. C. Coyne's East Fifth avenue drug store. Each will have a clerk funded at $100 yearly. Stations handle stamps money orders and registered mail. This boosts city total to three, after Christison’s Stewartville outlet. Congressman Prince helped secure them as his final city favor.
St. Joseph Missouri February bulletin lists disturbances and warm and cool waves across the continent. Forecasts expect a sequence from February 10 to 22 with cross continental warm waves, a Gulf coast second center, and a severe storm near New England around February 21.
Moline camp No. 38 of the Woodmen of the World elected 32 delegates and several alternates for the county convention to be held in April. The body plans to organize in March and coordinate with other city camps to address rate changes debated by the head camp committee while supporting continued growth of the order.
Aaron Gamble of Moline pleaded guilty in circuit court to a charge of simple assault after a prior indictment for attempting a criminal assault. He was fined $45 and costs and committed to the county jail to work off the fine. The second count was dismissed by the State's Attorney.
The funeral service for Joseph Robbingyi was held Wednesday afternoon at the family home 4430 Fifth Avenue Rock Island with Rev. F H Burrell officiating. A quartet provided music as serves were conducted at the grave in the National Cemetery. The ceremony included last rites and salutes to the deceased, a Regular Army veteran.
sheriff Heider appoints James F. Mill of Canoer Creek deputy sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by W. R. Carey resignation. Mill is a prominent young man from the upper county and is expected to be an efficient officer.
Public sale announced for Thursday February 12 at 10 a.m. by H A Alnaworth. Location one mile southwest of Briar Bluff near the George Kincaid place. Items include a registered black stallion and a registered trotter.
Stewart camp No 457 Modern Woodmen of America elected delegates and alternates to the county convention in Rock Island on April 1. Delegates include A Minteer, Frank Dillon, Chas Heck, Harry Sutley, E Winger, Frank Fries. Alternates are Fred Johnson, Dan Johnson, Albert Miller, Clarence Trevor, George McLeay, Bert Gould.
Describes impure humors accumulating in the body and affecting organs such as the liver and kidneys. Lists symptoms including pimples boils eczema loss of appetite tiredness bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and related troubles caused by these accumulations.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as remedies to remove all humors and their effects while strengthening and invigorating the system. It claims benefits for various ailments and urges readers to try the products.
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