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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
5
Local plant officials announced Perrin 10 remair with a neighboring facility. The update lists yesterday as the reference point for the decision and notes ongoing discussions with stakeholders.
Henry Sage to retire due to ill health. John W. Day to return to traveling duties. Olive Rebekahs adopt plan with Swedish Olive Lodge for famine relief. joint committee formed for a supper and dance fundraiser at Industrial hall to aid Moline famine relief.
Davenport will be designated a flag stop for the Golden State Limited. Trains 43 and 44 will halt only when passengers with advance sleeping car reservations for El Paso or beyond are aboard, prompting possible protests and further schedule cuts to regain time.
Eighteen liverymen from Davenport Rock Island and Moline met at Lahrmann hall Davenport and formed the Bridges Liverymen's Protective Association to standardize prices. Officers include Collans President Louis Wiese and JON Murrin as Vice President. A uniform price schedule takes effect Feb 1 with funeral trips at 4 dollars, other services from 59 cents to a dollar, and parties from 3 to 4 dollars.
The Golden State Limited must halt at Rock Island to swap engines, with eastbound and westbound passengers facing only usual delays. Rock Island officials push for comfort, while East Moline becomes the engine base as trains adjust operations on the riverfront.
James A Rutledge of Elgin seeks the head physician role of MECWA opposing Dr Kerns. Silver Leaf camp No 6 backs Rutledge as thirty two delegates were chosen to vote for him. Resolutions from October urged support and a 25 member committee to carry out provisions.
A Tuesday church event at Sweesh Lutheran features deacons, choir members, and cadets in a farewell for the Svea Mate Chorus. Recalled are donations from M Carletedt and a poem by Rev Guntaf Erikson.
Proceedings discuss a proposed theater site with five foot wide alleys via auditorium side doors for emergency egress. Mr Johnston opposes ticket price changes and pushes for a contract, inspection committee, and ongoing oversight. A five-member theater committee was appointed to investigate and coordinate with a Retail Merchants group on the matter.
A dense probate docket lists numerous estates with bond filings and approvals, guardianship actions, and final distributions. Individuals named include George Biehl, William Schlagenhaus, George Wood, Anna Saf, and others, with actions spanning guardianship, administration, testamentary filings, and estate closings in Rock Island County proceedings.
A long list shows multiple couples from Davenport Moline East Moline Rock Island and surrounding towns obtaining marriage licenses. Names include Jans Austin Jost Johnson Edward Engstrom Christine Sophia Johnson and others, with varied towns such as Washington Meline Fulton Lebanon Andover and Hampton. The notice also mentions a medical claim about a dyspepsia treatment named Burdock Blood Biters and its claimed cures.
Stockholders approve boosting capital from 25000 to 100000 in a near unanimous vote. A committee including G L Peterson Rev A G Johnson and B W Avery will work with directors to place the additional 75000 worth of stock and report at a March 10 special meeting. Dr C E Taylor of Rock Island is a promoter who may manage the placement.
Weekly list of letters advertised at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending February 12, 1908 includes Anderson Helen, Anson, Nauer Will Burlingame C A Burke Mrs Mammie Cooper Mrs Frank D Conners Mrs Rhea Crosman Bros Erikson Vicktor Fehr Fred Felfer F W Hansen Miss Clara Howard Jackson Ljmnkvist Carl Nelsson Albert Prescott E W Perrin Henry Rowland J F Rau John Schaley John Sjoberg John Spalding Mrs E G Swanson Henry G United All South Church Pastor Van Winkle Willie Wheeler Punch. Also notice of Dean's Ointment with price 50 cents.
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