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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
3
Syndicate favors making boule vard of 3d Avé. Extension on Rock Island Road eyed for improvement on Fourth. The note references paving efforts and local road enhancements planned for spring season.
A historic plan advocates macadamizing an extension of Fifth Avenue through a cemetery and factory area and paving the river road to create an eastward boulevard. Proponents cite improved load handling, factory access, and neighborhood development with possible new sites and a Watertown link.
The Sagustan Business College Class of 03 held its organization meeting Friday afternoon and elected President Oscar Bohman Secretary Alma Lindahl and Treasurer Gustav Edh. The class also planned a Valentine social next Friday evening at the Watch Tower.
A promotional notice urges buying Scott's Emulsion for saving pennies. It states the product delivers quicker restoration of flesh, comfort, and strength for those who have lost flesh. Free sample offered by OTT & BOWNE, chemists, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
The board of education releases a statement on the district finances detailing reduced obligations and future levy plans. It notes bonded debt at 83 000 with a July 1 reduction to 79 000, expects a 37 000 addition to reach 123 248 18 needed for next year, and discusses taxes state funds and tuition to cover expenses.
Carl Gustus stock clerk for the Me Line Plow Co died at his parents home on Twelfth Street after a two day illness. A brain tumor caused his death at age 23. He was a prominent Swedish Lutheran, Svea Male quartet member and bowler with the Tri City Bowling Assocation. Survived by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gustus and a wide circle of friends.
Judge Gest reconvened the circuit court to hear pleas from saloon keepers gamblers and keepers of an orderly house indicted by the grand jury. Louis Nolle pleaded not guilty Edward Smith pleaded guilty to burglary and was sentenced to the penitentiary Jack Cowden kept a slot machine and posted 300 bond for trial.
Camp Tac MOWooX and Independence Camp of Rock Island back readjustment while opposing lines differ. Delegates named include James McNamara F M Burt S F Parker Penry McPherring Hackett Miller Beeson Graves Ogden White Webboard Dripps with a vote plan and instructions for continued action.
Through incorporation the Novelty Ironworks on Second avenue becomes Lockhart Heating Plumbing and Mfg Co. A F Lockhart F E Lockhart and J W Watson are incorporators with 2000 dollars in stock. The firm plans a larger building and a general foundry and machine business plus a house heating boiler line. An expert foundryman will join and a meeting to elect officers is planned for Saturday.
Frank McMeekin sells his interest in the Port Byron Globe to Tom Caverly the Moline printer and former Erie Herald proprietor. McMeekin has been with the Globe for years and remains with partner I Hall to continue the paper’s growth and front rank.
The Tri City Labor Congress reestablishes the office of representative with Charles Norton of Rock Island named to fill the post at $75 a month. The body will meet twice monthly and seeks universal union affiliation, with nonjoining locals receiving no aid in times of need. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad plans $1000 in northern division improvements including bridges over the St Croix and Black rivers, a La Crosse viaduct, and a La Crosse to Onalaska double track.
The article notes key committee assignments in the House including Judge L Sherman on appropriation and rules by request and highlights Magill as chairman of the statutory professions committee. It mentions strong members like McRoberts Rinaker Bundy Shurtleff Beitler McKinley Cooke and indicates anticipated statutory revision work this year.
Jacob Weaver, a milkman, won a record 8 dollars in damages from TriCity Railway Co after a collision with his milk wagon. The case, tried in circuit court, involved lengthy proceedings and appeals. Other docket entries include a divorce granted to Louise Verhulst from John Verhulst on grounds of drunkenness and cruelty.
Gust Brimberg sells his liv ery stable in the west end to H. VanHoek. Change to take effect March 1.
A downturn in Indiana soft coal prices is noted as mild weather reduces demand. Mines now offer 225 to 250 dollars per ton, Chicago sees 275 to 300 dollars, while railroads struggle to fill car orders. Industry experts expect further declines as anthracite supply grows and Illinois prices follow Indiana.
Fred Vretman sues Deere and Mansur Co in circuit court claiming injuries from a fall in a machine shop elevator shaft. He alleges negligence and poor lighting. defense attributes his paralysis to other causes. Witness lists include Dr Meyer and a panel of jurors selected for both circuit and county court sessions.
Rock Island railway faces offer from Miss Susan Schrumann and Mrs Susan Griffith to sell land instead of appraised condemnation. They rejected a 25 percent premium above appraised value. Col Thomas Brown favors continuing condemnation but the attorney S W Odell presses the land sale option to gain time.
John Baker of Coal Valley drank Rock Island liquor and deteriorated to a poor condition for painting. He telephoned police claiming his rig was stolen, but the outfi t was found in front of the saloon. He attacked the harness and jabbed the horse before being placed at the police station to sober up.
Five gamblers appeared before Judge Bellinger in Davenport for arraignment. Four pled not guilty. five pleaded guilty and were fined 300 dollars plus costs each. Victims named include Jacob Zindel Osborn Reynolds Tannis Warrens Lindsay Pitts and WS Ransom, with others like John Jones Edward ApplG Brooks and George Black also entering pleas. Stucky and Ramsay pleaded not guilty, each claiming roles differing from owners and operators. both retain lawyers and plan to fight the cases.
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