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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
2
Difficulties confront crews near Green River due to high water stages. Inspectors report flooded work sites hindering progress on major culvert construction on the Hennepin line near Coloma. Hydrologists monitor river levels as crews seek safe access and timely completion.
Special correspondent describes the Hennepin canal site at Colona under Captain L L Wheeler with government facilities, a large cast of engineers and powerful gear. The piece notes large iron culvert tiles, steam shovels, rail cars, and a one mile cut from Colona to Fenno's slough, with elevations and earthwork plans amid difficult frozen ground conditions.
A detailed tour recounts the moving track shovel operation on a four foot division system. Workers, led by N C McGinnis and J J McGinnis, move material along a rail line to finish grading while 120 men are on the payroll and eighty regular laborers are employed. The account notes the yard, camps, and facilities around the site and the canal right of way approaching Rock River.
The Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod of North America will be invited to Rockford by First Lutheran church. A New Year’s decision at the annual meeting sets the session for June in Paxton if Rockford hosts the convention. Thousands of delegates from across the country would attend, boosting Rockford’s prominence.
The Sterling plant of Werstemes Manufacturing, a long prominent local industry, was placed in bankruptcy in Chicago on December 31 with Wilson of Chicago named receiver. LeRoy Galt becomes general manager as Wilson oversees operations. creditors filed the suit for slow collections and unpaid obligations. Keystone's customers and Sterling area officials react with concern while Chicago firm Gann Peaks Hassenberg represents the receiver. no statement yet on the financial outlook.
Swan Johnson was fined 18.55 by Magister Olson after a Saturday incident in which officer Rose arrested a friend of Johnson. Johnson allegedly resisted and threatened assault, leading to both men taken to the lockup. Attorney Ingleson urged a guilty plea to avoid possible state charges with harsher penalties.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a maritime or travel note involving the Pacific coast and a vessel or route described as idle or idleibd. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable to confirm specifics.
The annual session of Swedish churches opens with leaders and delegates meeting to discuss church affairs. The gathering aims to review programs, set priorities, and report progress on outreach, education, and community services across the denomination.
Dr C A Hemberg led the annual Swedish Lutheran Moling meeting on New Year’s afternoon. The church reduced debt by 1000, reports show cash on hand 45.22, memberships at 2580, and pastor’s salary raised to 900 while janitor’s to 75. Delegates named to Illinois conference and men’s society funds pledged further debt payments.
Mission Tabernacle members held New Year’s Day activities and elected officers after a prosperous year. The church reduced its building debt by 3606 dollars leaving 5000 owed on a 2000 value property. Officers include Ludwig Liljegren and John Wretman. 209 church members and 234 Sunday school children.
At the New Year’s meeting the Swed ish Baptist church collected 80 for famine relief in Sweden. Officers elected include Vice Chairman John Swanson Secretary Carl Lawson Assistant Secretary Oscar Hall berg Treasurer Carl Bergstedt Trustee O Fund Organist Bettie Hakinson Chair Leader John Fergelin SS s Superintendent John Swanson Assistant Supt Carl Bergstedt Secretary Librarian O Hall berg. The meeting expressed enthusiasm despite sadness over Pastor Erickson’s departure.
Zion Lutheran held its annual meeting with scripture and prayer led by Pastor J. G. Dahlberg. The Rev. C. I. ne oe was elected, and the church discussed paying $1,000 toward the debt and another $1,000 soon, plus a salary increase for the pastor.
Emanuel Lutheran church of Walker Station held its annual meeting on New Year’s Day at Grenell school. The 1902 receipts were $ue5 with $607 paid out, about 30 per member. Rev Jo Jesperson presided. Officers include Oscar Berhlund chairman and Gov. Peterson secretary. A joint pastor arrangement with Port Byron was discussed to broaden ministry with rail links and the Interurbans extension. Peterson chosen as Illinois conference delegate.
Henry W Bassett, a central Union lineman, grasped a live Hecht wire he believed dead on a thirty foot pole. The wire carried 110 volts. he was strapped to the pole and avoided being thrown. He was moved from St Anthony’s hospital to his Davenport home today.
The Moline East Moline and town Railway Co received a consignment of equipment including a short eight foot car with no square compartment and two pairs of double trucks. Built by Stephenson Co Newark this car will be used when the Watertown division opens and three cars will then be needed for the schedule.
Judge W H Gest convened the Rock Island circuit court as a grand jury was sworn with foreman Hubbard of Rock Island and members from multiple towns including Port Byron Mollne Andalusia and Buffalo Prairie. The jury adjourned after receiving instructions while the first petit panel awaited duty.
Sherman Arenschield, an ElDon railroad engineer, died after being struck by a switch engine while crossing tracks near Eldon on New Year's Day. The Wate rtown native, aged 39, left the railroad restaurant with a lunch and did not notice the approaching engine between the rails. His legs were severed and life faded after an hour of efforts to save him. he leaves a widow and child and was a longtime member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
The Ridge Switch association discussed a plan to build telephone lines linking Ridge with Milan and Edgingly Reynolds. Joseph Kell Fred Salpaughang Miller were named to investigate costs and feasibility to improve service in the county’s eating end and address the fines question.
Judge Parmenter sentences several county jail inmates after cases certified to the county court. Allen Hart pleads guilty to larceny, one day jail plus a $10 fine and costs. unpaid amounts to be worked off at $1.50 daily. John Amble pleads guilty to assault with a deadly weapon, fined $25 plus costs. workhouse for daily totals. Charles Bell and Frel Bell plead guilty to assault with a deadly weapon, fined $50 each plus costs, detention to work off fines on the stone pile. Willie Ford pleads guilty to fornication, fined $25 and costs and jailed until payment.
Weather forecast from Rev Srl R Hicks predicts unsettled start to January with rains and snows, followed by a cold shift and rising barometers. Central storm periods on the 6th 12th 15th 23rd and end of month bring rains snow and possible lightning with blizzards feared in northern regions. Readers urged to stock fuel and provisions as winter’s severity is noted.
A rural route report highlights misuse of mailbox boxes affecting merchants. Investigators note ongoing issues with mail access and deliveries, urging compliance and coordination with post office officials to prevent further disruption to local commerce.
Editor seeks end to cluttering rural mail boxes with advertising bills that hide letters and delay deliveries. Eli Corbin urges ads be placed in the newspaper, the farmer’s chosen source, as safer and proper. A closing plug for Dr. Thomas’ Electric Oil cites farm injuries and quick relief.
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