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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
5
East Moline village plans change to city status with a March 9 referendum and potential incorporation by April 1. A petition by 41 citizens drives the move, park donations from Charles Radden, and a 10 acre plat for a new park south of Seventh Street.
A railroad survey notes high costs on the north Rock Island Southern line crossing Edwards River and Bowards Creek. A new, cheaper route may be sought via Pope Creek, Greene township, Reynolds, and a potential Viola to Aledo connection, delaying southern terminal decisions.
Alderman James P. Pearson of the Fourth ward vows not to seek reelection in April. He has served since 1903 and finishes a second term. Rumors place him as Republican mayoral candidate, with City Attorney Shallberg, Alderman QGripp, C V Johnson among possible contenders. Other names mentioned include M R Carlson in First ward and Art Kneberg in Seventh ward to succeed Nadler.
At the cemetery board monthly meeting a committee including Charles Goldstein George Reimers and H P Hanson was appointed to conduct an inventory of cemetery property and arrange necessary purchases. The sexton’s lodge received renovations and improved lighting with bills approved for W A Dieroff and C A Berglund. James Hanson was granted a wage rate of twenty to twenty five cents an hour.
A 10 hour workday returned at Silvis Rock Island shops on Monday with extra half hour added as days lengthen. In January Superintendent George W Seldel oversaw forty nine engines overhauled and repaired, building toward a monthly record of fifty. Sixteen men are sought for shifts noon to midnight at 16 1/2 cents an hour to support the transfer platform and growing freight business.
Evangelists Hicks and Galloway completed a late revival in Abingdon with cooperation from pastors. In a town of 2000, 749 converted, leaving 189 unprofessed by last Thursday’s canvass. A Friday fast and prayer day preceded a Saturday night faith turn, and Sunday at the tabernacle drew 6000 with further conversions.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used by millions of mothers for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle. Bolded claims are directed at all druggists.
A motion to dismiss the case against John Brewster of Grand Pacific Tea Co was overruled by magistrate Frank Gustafson. Brewster was arrested at Mrs Nettle Thompson's home at 1208 Sixth Avenue at 6 a m Sunday. Mr McEntry for the defense was ordered to bring in testimony in the afternoon. His first motion to dismiss had been successful on Monday afternoon, claiming a wife cannot prefer the complaint against a husband in a charge of unfaithfulness. The point was sustained and Brewster was rearrested on a charge sworn by State's Attorney Scott.
Bishop J L Spalding issues Lent regulations covering February 13 to March 31. All adults over 21 must fast except the ill, convalescent, or those advised by confession. Coffee or tea with bread is allowed, and a fourth meal at night. Fish and flesh may not be eaten at the same meal. Fresh meat allowed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with Ember and Holy Week Saturdays excluded. Exemptions possible by confessor. Parchal duty runs from first Lent Sunday to Trinity Sunday.
The new rural route planned by Mr Charles took effect Friday, extending service to all farmers in tala post office territory. Beneficiaries include Albert Oltman, William Oltman of Riverdale farm, Bert Bowles, and Perry Willard. Mr Ryan will deliver the route alone, seeking higher pay for enlarged duties.
Rene Lootens store in East Moline burglarized January 20. Desire Van Dresche held to grand jury on charge of burglary after being found with some stolen goods. He claimed items were picked up on a sidewalk near a saloon. Van Dresche and Julius Mestdagh previously acquitted of burglary at the Roohow general store.
Ellsworth Weeis or Sels died in Davenport while on Rock Island road duty after a coupling on a curved track failed. He kissed his wife and 2 year old son goodbye at 613 Twenty Fourth Street before leaving for work. He had eight years of faithful railroading and was widely liked. An inquest followed at Boies parlors as the family mourned the loss. survived by wife, 2 year old son, father F W Sels, and sister Ida.
A January 11 meeting at M A Chinlund’s home organized the West End Athletic Club with 25 charter members. George D Berndt is president, A Bloomgren vice president, J v Lockhart secretary treasurer. A committee was named to locate club rooms and recruit members. A banquet followed with many directors and founders present.
In Peoria bids opened for Pekin Wagon Co bankruptcy property. Moline Wagon Co offered 13 600 on several lots while Shadbolt Iron and Bolt Co bid 19 765 on the same. Referee James McCulloch rejected all partial bids. Indications show H G Herget of Pekin will acquire the entire property for about 55 000, after previously bid 50 000 excluding lot 28.
Funeral services for Joseph Ziegler killed in a Coal Valley coal mine were held at 11 am Sunday at Second Methodist church. The Coal Valley lodge of Odd Fellows and miners union members attended despite cold weather. Coroner Eckhart testified the mine room was well timbered but had a poor roof. verdict was accidental death.
A Harris county Republican committee meeting will be open to all Republicans at 1 p.m. Thursday February 14 in the grand jury room of the courthouse to nominate a successor to the late Judge E E Parmenter as county judge. Candidates named include F H Kelly Murphy Sweeney Olmstead Entrikin and a probable vacancy due to M A Gould's death.
Ambling Andrew notes a chilly West Virginia town named Bath with many dogs, three cookin schools and a soap factory in a vivid, humorous sketch. The piece contrasts visitors and locals while describing quirky local features.
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