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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
5
A county judge identified as Little Warning 70 collapsed while hurriedly climbing stairs at the courthouse and died within an hour of the seizure. Authorities report the incident as a fatal attack believed caused by overexertion during the ascent.
County Judge Elwin EB Parmenter died at his Rock Island home on December 27 after a brief apoplexy event following a courthouse visit. Born June 24 1843 in Andalusia he served as state's attorney master in chancery and county judge earning wide respect for his integrity and public service. Funeral arrangements were organized by local Masonic bodies and the county bar association with services scheduled for Sunday at 11 AM.
The funeral for Jutting Linke of Port Huron, killed Friday by a train on the Milwaukee Road, was held at First Congregational Church of Port Byron. A Rock Island commandery delegation and other era representatives attended. Masonic rites were given at the grave by local and Rock Island officials. Linke, a respected businessman and landholder, recently earned the Black Cross degree in Knights Templar. He left a half sister in Germany.
Rock Island road begins installing a block signaling system between Silvis and the Missouri river terminus at Davenport. Signals planned every half mile use a 20 to 25 foot pole with a red light at night and will be electrically powered via rails to prevent rear end collisions when trains follow the rules.
Court actions reflect 284 total new term cases with 235 carried over from old docket. Myron Jordan loses bid to set aside signature on dower waiver. Feb 11 set for amended filing. Separately Ethel Dusinberry, Ella McCoy granted divorces. Mary Larkin v City of Rock Island verdict reduced to 900 with city appealing.
The First Baptist church of Silvis prepares a dedication for the cement block chapel built at an estimated outlay of 4000 dollars with partial support from Moline residents. Rev E B P Hrand of Normal will lead the services with other church leaders and a large delegation expected from the city. The congregation, organized in 1908, has about 40 to 50 members and a Sunday school near 90.
The city hall installed a fireproof steel filing cabinet in the vault to store the city engineer’s records. Purchased from Metal Construction Co of Chicago for 200 dollars, the cabinet holds maps documents and engineering files with a card index system for instant access. City Engineer Clark Anderson calls it a major safeguard and a long overdue improvement.
Port Byron owner B A Fillner, previously running Wake creamery near Rose Hill, buys and outfits a building in Port Byron for a creamery. Milk deliveries switch to Port Byron. plans include a large ice house with partners Open dyke and Gates. He acquires the old wagon shop, Calen ilunt land, and other parcels to support the operation.
Financial advertisements describe a $490 000 first mortgage at 3 percent for the Rock Island Southern to build a steam and electric railroad through Warren Knox Mercer and Rock Island counties. The American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago is bond trustee. The line from Monmouth to Galesburg connects Santa Fe and Iowa Central routes, with completion to Rock Island expected soon. Bonds may be issued up to 8 percent of project cost, limited by earnings after construction.
Mars Phorene of Hoek Tolland sues for 5000 damages after a roller rink incident where Miss Pierce broke her left arm and wrist and sustained internal injuries. The suit cites negligence and names attorney Weager for the plaintiff and city representation by Olsen and Kenworthy.
Mary Anderson wife of retired furnier Henry Anderson was shot in bed in Cambridge along with her 9 month old child. The vault of motives includes robbery and possible entry through a broken window amid a string of local crimes and crises noted by Sheriff Swain.
Congressman William B McKinley of Danville rejects reports he will run for governor in 1908. He confirms plans to remain in the House and serve his constituents, denying any Senate aspirations as the interurban syndicate head.
Observer Saerfer reviews thirty five years of Davenport January data noting a mean of 21 degrees, warmest month 37, coldest 27 below zero. Records include 63 degree high in 1897, average precipitation 1.64 inches, greatest snow 11 inches, and northwest winds averaging 8.6 miles per hour.
Readers note two damage suits filed against the Butdigitten and Molty East Meoine and Wathroona Railway Co were settled out of court. The cases involve an accident on Third Avenue in October where WF Bohn’s delivery wagon was struck by a tramcar and a proceeding against August Vollrath of Barstow for injuries from a collision on October 7.
The Y M C A awards ceremony honored many youths with prizes for the annual calendar contest. Winners included Stange Bron Chrugtmaling, Ackerman Roos of Elgin, and others from Maline and beyond. The program featured a piano solo by Mrs He tha Littler, a double quartet, and two character songs performed by Sadie Miller and Mrs Harriet Thompson.
Hans Vogt a 65 year old German resident and former proprietor of the old St Louis house in Davenport was struck by a Rock Island train on December 27 at 5 30 pm in the west end and died three hours later at his home. The details of how he came to be on the tracks and why he was not warned are unknown.
The Moline post office reports 1906 receipts marked the second largest year rise in fifteen, with a 820776 increase to surpass the 70000 milestone for the first time in city history, reflecting steady regional business gains since the late 19th century.
Ho d ers of property on Phsteventh street between Fifth and Seventh avenues push a citywide paving petition. The general signed document seeks street improvements, with Swedish Baptist Church members urged to back it. A separate plan proposes asphalt paving on Ninth Street from Third to Twelfth Avenue, already securing part of the needed funds.
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