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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1910
Page
1
Tax records show a gain of 51 355 tied to the assessment of capital stock for corporations. The note cites Chi lf as the reason for the rise and points to a higher personal assessment as a contributing factor.
Rock Island county tax figures for 1909, based on corrected state board assessments, total 816 552.45 dollars, an increase of 86 472.98 from 1908. The one third valuation yields a countywide actual property value of 56 125 431 dollars, with Moline and Rock Island driving much of the rise. The report lists township assessments and tax levies for each area, noting annexation and capital stock changes as factors. Local obituaries note the death of Sara Peterson Nelson at 60, survived by children and relatives, funeral set for Sunday.
The recent assessment shows an overall increase of 611,178 from last year. Real estate and personal property total 4,596,324 with Moline at 1,964,346 and Rock Island at 1,376,002. Hampden township railroads in Silvis contribute 24,228.03 in taxes, five-eighths of its township’s total levy.
Coal Valley residents recount visits from Rock Island and Moline acquaintances. Petite gatherings include a surprise party for James Lees with games and a late luncheon hosted by Mrs. Lees, while many locals attend dances, dinners, and county seat trips.
In circuit court Henderson, a city resident, won $466.33 against Gould over option money paid to agent G C Rush for East End property sales. The jury held Gould responsible for his agent's acts and for fee actions. The city of East Mafine vs Fred Hoes ex-magistrate Hoesli yielded a practical victory. the court held Hoesli could retain a percentage as fees, affecting the amount due him.
Death notices report Charles A Driggs aged 76 in Galesburg with widow and three children and siblings in Iowa and New York. Additional obituaries note Mrs Julius A Newton dying in the east part of the city with husband and son, and Mrs Dora Hoesli of Rock Island County with surviving family.
The American National Insurance company of Rock Island held its annual meeting. Directors re elected H H Cleaveland and others from Rock Island plus Gust Gund La Crosse and P J Harmon Chicago. Officers remained President H H Cleaveland and Vice President F C Denkmenn. The report shows higher disbursements assets and surplus with insurance in force up.
Hampton residents and visitors are noted in a string of social items. People from Troy Port Byron Moline East Moline and Rock Island are mentioned visiting relatives attending gatherings and traveling to nearby towns for weekends and errands.
Mrs John Hermes spent Thursday in Moline. Barstow visitors Mr and Mrs E R Rohren and family joined Uncle Charles Edelman on Sunday. A large sleighing party gathered at the Silvis home hosted by Mrs Adams and Mrs Holland. Meth Episcopal Sunday school officers were installed by the pastor. Mrs Lillie Drury traveled to Moline for a business trip and returned home.
Bronson Mich Jan 27 The private bank of L Rudd Son closed yesterday owing to slow collections Deposits are 70000 Manager Rudd declares they Benicas Moller for ye 3 and reef.
At the Augustana Book Concern board meeting Rev C J Bengston literary secretary and Young Lutheran's Companion editor tendered his resignation to reenter the ministry and move to a milder climate for his ailing wife. The resignation takes effect July 1. a April board meeting will consider it and appoint a successor.
The Rock Island Plow Company plans a three shift operation with 700 workers to meet a budding spring trade. Depots across the west and northwest are stocking farm implements as demand rises, signaling greater prosperity and a possible continuous 12 hour workday.
Observers report the Johannesburg comet no longer visible here after a single clear evening. Clouds and haze since sunset prevent viewing while other cities note the object growing faint. Astronomers estimate its speed at 124 miles per second.
A disrupted corporate notice states Taylor departs Kingman April 1st and H B Topping becomes vice president and general manager. Topping, already Kansas based, will assume control of the Kingman plant with a large stock purchase contingent on his future presidency. details of the shareholding are not fully announced.
The will of Mrs Grace Buford of Rock Island widow of Capt T J Buford was proved in county court. Dated September 1909 it names heirs Sarah Hoel Joh Buford Fintine Herry Anna Garring ton and Thomas Buford. The will includes a bequest and mentions a restriction on Sarah’s share linked to a cemetery marker shaped object.
Washington states no American deaths are reported from Paris flood conditions. The U S Department of State has received telegrams and is seeking official embassy confirmation after an official cablegram from Paris makes no mention of any deaths.
Telegraphic market report notes hog and cattle receipts and pricing. In Blyrta Ohio on January 27 Uncle John Ramsey, believed to be 119, dies, possibly the oldest person in Ohio.
East Moline Water town and Silvis physicians met at East Moline city hall and adopted a uniform schedule of fees effective February 1. Minimum day calls in town 150 cents, outside town 200 cents, and minimum night calls 200 cents. Eight local physicians, all Rock Island County Medical Society members, aim to boost cooperation and mutual interest.
Local notes report Mrs JW Hudgon visiting relatives in Boe with Whiteside and Shott from nearby towns. A trained nurse was hired to care for Mrs Kendall who has been ill two weeks. John Bradsop injured east of town in a hayload accident breaking two bones in one arm. Mrs Hansen returned from Albany visit with parents. RoS Woodburn of Rock Island attended Hibledale business. Miss Wanifred Colegrove visiting in the area. OMCA Pail Ca annual meeting slated for Saturday afternoon. William Cametter hosted a birthday party for Forest, gifting a gold watch. guests enjoyed music and well wishes. Mrs Flinn visited Erie. MOWA Hillsdale camp plans a water supper on Saturday night the 29th. Cora Engel visited Faye Martin. Charles Houschild home for a few days. Lewis Lenzer called locally. A gasoline engine explosion at the elevator caused substantial damage to the main building and engine house. Mrs Giles transported a bobsled load to Port Byron due to no train service Friday night and Saturday morning. Collinville and nearby names listed among locals.
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