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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1891
Page
1
Sfor a lawn sociable to be held on the bluff is announced by jiSvea Lodge I O G T. The piece notes local business deals, property transfers, and visits from various residents, including Bennett, Morgan, and Huntoon, with community and church events also mentioned.
A string of residents and visitors are reported in Geneseo and surrounding towns. Cham bers and wife, La Fayette chambers, Miss Baker, Mrs Salter, and others are noted visiting relatives, with several travelers to Rock Island Moline Prophetstown and Millersburg referenced.
Superintendent Schnitger predicts electric cars on the Third avenue line within days or by the fourth, despite paving delays and track work. The city questions the syndicate’s failure to run cars and may press for compliance, as crews were reassigned to Clinton Town for more track.
Fragments describe switching and track work to run electric cars to the upper end of the line. The timetable sought to have the work completed so cars could be in operation by an upcoming date.
Isadore Vorbulet pleaded guilty to three counts of selling liquor on Sunday in county court. He was fined $5 on each count, totaling $15 plus costs. Officials warn more cases to follow and travelers may hear from sheriff deputies about Sunday liquor violations.
Rock Island hosts a three hour session on north and south canal routes where Capt. Keeler and Capt. Robinson sparred over favored paths. The crowd remained divided with no committee members agreeing to draft resolutions. The debate reflected broader local split on canal direction and impact.
Public discourse notes that supporters of the north route must secure Rock Island backing to advance their plans, otherwise success appears unlikely.
The Illinois Division encampment of the Sons of Veterans will be held in Decatur July 2 to July 3 with Col J C Pugh Camp No 14 in charge. About 350 camps are expected to send representatives and staff, with 200 tents at Oolana Park and a parade and drill on nearby grounds. Religious services are planned and a street parade is scheduled for July 7 under Col Geroge Stadden’s command.
The article explains Illinois new bounty law allowing residents to kill English sparrows during December January and February for two cents per bird. Earned bounty requires presenting sparrow heads to local clerks in batches of ten and obtaining certificates then warrants from the county treasurer.
Indian section article details opposition by Milan and Moline to placing the Hennepin Canal on the south side of Rock River, urging preservation of water power at Milan. It notes the Watertown terminus preference and references probate court records and estate actions as part of a broader local report.
The new state law setting interest rates goes into effect tomorrow. Seven percent is the maximum for contracts, five percent when no rate is specified, and judgments accrue five percent. The act also bans usurious terms and outlines penalties for excess rates. Local bankers and officials comment on deposits, loans, and overall banking impact.
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