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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1894
Page
10
A Monlutres-trade paper discusses campaign talk about the Wilson schedules, urging that without amendment a prospective tariff would harm western woolen goods. It argues western manufacturers cannot compete against foreign or eastern fabrics and frames the debate as theory versus practical self preservation. The piece notes the paper’s apparent shift in sentiment from a year ago.
Indiana Supreme Court last month ruled a saloon in a residential area is a nuisance in terms of surrounding property, despite the keeper's rights. The decision could curb new saloons if upheld, enabling neighbors to seek damages or suppression and aiding prohibitionists.
In a Monticello jury trial the panel returned an acquittal amid strong judge remarks about the verdict. The judge scolded the jurors and discharged them for the term, suggesting many Iowa verdicts would be improved by similar rebukes.
Crop Correspondent Thomas Sramp pell reports December livestock values. Horses and milch cows average 100 percent versus last year. cattle numbers up 10 percent. Age-based values posted for horses 1 to over 3 years and males at same ages. milch cows at 27. hogs down to 90 percent of last year with values for under and over one year.
Aldermen discuss paving crossings after Judge Adama’s adverse ruling. Oakleaf warns railroads may appeal. Dunn requests penalties for crossing neglect. Fire and water committee gains 825 for Chief Prevor’s travel, and a survey of water taps is ordered. Naval Militia launch shipped from Chicago and drill seen. Marriage notices, post exams, and Epworth League endowment efforts noted.
Doric Lodge conducted the installation of its 1894 officers with Grand Master Capt W C Bennett and Grand Marshal Mr JoBel Porter presiding. New officers include M R McKinley as Worshipful Master and W A MacBeth as J W, with a musical program by a mandolin quartet and Prof Morey on guitar. A reception followed with dancing and remarks urging lodge cooperation to maintain high standards.
The Number Seven club hosted a social at Mr and Mrs B I Walkup in South Moline from 4 to 10 pm with over forty guests. A bel ly decorated home, a 6 to 9 pm supper, and toasts by Rev W R Alexander and Mrs S B Walkup highlighted an evening of music and sociability with plans to repeat annual New Year receptions.
The Rock Island city council approved the submitted plat of Columbia park last evening. The plan allows the Columbian grounds to be divided among purchasers by investment share and extends Fifth and Sixth avenues from Thirty-eighth Street to the Moline line, easing traffic and crossings near the viaduct.
The Chicago shooting near LaSalle Street involved Morris Henry a peddler who killed Mrs. Douglas Barker 31 after arguing over a revolver at her home leaving two children to charity. Henry claimed the death was an accident and that he was trying to remove the weapon before it fired.
The Beethoven club met at Mrs. Frank Allen's residence with forty to fifty members. The program featured Schubert pieces, songs by several members, a quartet, and a piano solo. A chorus was conducted by Robert Blakemore and交流 social time concluded the event as pleasurable and profitable. Next meeting under Mrs. Frank W. Gould will study the opera Trovatore.
Four Davenport women obtained divorces last week and one was quickly remarried. Witnesses recall a boozy New Year’s Day scene in Davenport saloons where the ex husband introduced the new husband to patrons amid loud hiccups and disjointed phrases.
The Swedish Lutheran annual meeting opened with reports and donations, including a 3100 gift from Rev. A Hemberg. Officers and delegates were elected, with Holmgren as secretary and multiple reelections to deacon, treasurer, and trustee posts. The Swedish Baptist meeting tallied 242 members, noted intact finances, and reelected former officers including J Fagerlin and C F Natt.
At Fridays meeting Moline Forum No 2 elected officers for the ensuing year and planned a public installation at the next meeting. Officers include Pre President William Clanden First Vice President Belle Morgan Second Vice President Elev Erstone Historian A W Wadsworth Treasurer Wgdell Secretary E J Baldwin Orator Q Stafford Assistant Q Orator Mra Mary L Hussey Porter Byron T Washburn Guard O Anderson Directors W H Carpenter for three years A J Leipold for two years to fill vacancies.
At the McLean Legion meeting 50 or more members heard Rock Island J H Thornton named as delegate to the grand legion conclave in Rockford next August with W A Golden as alternate. Officers were installed by Col. A 15 Montgomery followed by an oyster supper and remarks by Knights. Goethelodge Knights and Ladies of Honor No 1671 elected officers December 28 with F. Mueller as Ex-Protector and others serving as Protector Vice-Protector Recording and Financial Secretaries and Trustees C F Mueller Theodore Weigandt Paul Pressel.
Georgie Townsend, playing Santa at a Baptist Mission entertainment, ignited his beard with a candle causing a fire that burned his hands and Miss Bertha Evans while trying to help. The blaze spread to a curtain, prompting panic and several jumpers. After burns were dressed, gifts continued to be handed out.
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