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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1898
Page
3
Edwin Dearth, formerly of the Fick & Johnson firm, enlisted in Moline and transferred to Geneseo’s Company B. A drowning near the river after a training march claimed his life. Relatives unknown. police and newspapers seek clues to his family.
Promoter Burdieh failed to secure funds to honor promised prizes after a financially poor Davenport event. Durdick cites weak week and promises future revenues to repay the tote or donors while riders protest and have involved an attorney.
The Journeymen Barbers Association elected officers for the evening session. President Chas. Claspell Vice President Ed Wehr Recording Secretary Chas. Firkins Financial Secretary Joe Pierce Finance Committee Finley Faust Wickstrom Auditing Committee Cover Wehr Carr.
Deere and Mansuf Us employees have not yet reached agreement on a proposed new wage scale for the upcoming season. Superintendent Barclay is away on company business. decision is expected upon his return, possibly by next January. The shop committee has submitted a scale averaging about twenty percent higher than current pay, with men seeking ten hour days at 31 and bench hands at 1.60 to 1.05. The company is reviewing the request and aims to avoid an outright refusal while considering a fair resolution.
Workers from the Moderne One Co contributed to aid a Clinton laborer after a hand injury at work. The man, employed in Melune for three weeks, faced possible amputation and hospital care. His Clinton relatives received a charitable gift, sent by money order, prompting the wife’s emotional reaction.
From Lake Lindeman to Bennett the writer recalls the wild portage and rapids crossing, boat lining, and precarious river work amid crowds of travelers. He notes steamers, costs, and the risks as crews push toward Dawson City, with two named companions and early trip peril.
Davenport saloonkeeper Sandholm, owner of Second and Rock Island streets joint, was struck in the face by diluted vitriol thrown by a Tenderloin district woman as he left a house. He is linked to Lon Stitver of Moline era Sawdust Alley. The quarrel allegedly spurred the attack. Sandholm escaped serious injury though one eye was slightly injured.
Contractor A J Smith began work this morning tearing up the lobby tile to install maple fiber flooring as part of interior upgrades at the post office. Postmaster McKinley secured owner C H Deere’s consent to partition the lobby and office space for more transaction room and a private postmaster office. Two water motors will improve air circulation, and basement cariers’ area will gain a bath and furnishings to enhance quarters.
The Rock Island railway company has released a free illustrated book at its city ticket office. The volume covers the Pike’s Peak neighborhood history and serves as a helpful guide for travelers, enhancing understanding of what they wish to see.
The Rock Island route promotes a Washington trip with a first class fare plus four dollars round trip for National Educational Association travelers. Return limits run July 8 to 15, with an August 31 extension option if tickets are deposited by July 12 and 50 cents paid. John Sebastian of Chicago provides booking details and agent availability. Mr and Mrs John Swanson return from Chicago after attending Illinois Swedish Baptist conference sessions.
G. W. Walker purchased the Dan C. Daggett property at the corner of Twelfth avenue and Tenth street and will occupy it next month. He also offers his Eighth street and Eleventh avenue property for sale.
Rumor swirls that the new city hospital may delay occupancy as contractors Ede and Peterson require payment guarantees before handing over keys. The city council budget includes 4000 dollars from taxes and 5000 dollars from general taxation to settle debts, with 2700 owed to Ede and 3000 to 3500 to Peterson. Funds will cover these amounts and leave a small reserve from subscriptions, enough only to start operations until next year’s taxes arrive. Furnishings progress, with stairs and varnish nearly finished, plans call for opening a few days after work is complete.
Among many canteens received for repairs at the Arsenal workers found an inscription: a 17 year old Eliza Poney asks to marry a soldier “with means” and to answer at No. S4 Front street Brooklyn N.Y. The note hints a possible opportunistic romance on the eve of the Rebelion, with unknown outcome.
Prom Wednesday's Second Edition reports Poodle Welch a former street-cleaning worker is jailed after firing a .32 revolver at his wife during a quarrel at their home. She escaped injury when shots hit a window and missed in the kitchen and bedroom. Neighbors summoned Officer Starofsky.
The iron molders plan the biggest local picnic next Tuesday with a 9 9 a m parade starting Market Square. Marchers will go via Second Avenue to Eighteenth Street then through city blocks to the park where three bands will perform and speeches by C J Searle and Michael W Neough. All are invited.
Mrs Gertrude Jones and two of her children from Redfield Town are visiting Mrs W A Nourse, her mother.
Advert explains kidney disease risk and promotes Morrow's Kidneoids with Liverlax as a companion laxative. Claims permanent kidney restoration, urges regular body maintenance, and lists prices 50 cents for Kidneoids and 25 cents for Liverlax, with mail order from Herb Medicine Co. Springfield Ohio.
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