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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
1
Miss Ficken becomes bride of Bura Mckinley in Moline in a simple wedding ceremony attended by local families and friends. The couple plans a home in the city after a short honeymoon.
Phillip Hoenig of Walker Station vicinity was arrested Wednesday by the East Moline city marshal for drunkenness. It was the marshal’s first arrest since his village appointment. At Moline police court Hoenig faced a disorderly conduct charge and was committed to Mine Host Helder for fifteen days to be cared for without brewery access.
Stockholders of Moling Elevator Co. met at 2 p.m. Wednesday and voted to raise capital stock from $30,000 to $75,000. The 2.5 times increase reflects the companys substantial growth and the development of Moline and its enterprises.
With Wednesday the fifteen day vacation for all of the men who have been employed at Rock Island Arsenal for or took effect almost all the shops being shut down for the annual repairs. Every man who had worked at the war for the government says this a great entitlement to sign out.
Miss Olive May Schofer and John Franklin Gamble wed at the Schofer home on Thirtieth avenue South Side with Rev Will H. Stickle officiating. The couple receive wedding congratulations and plan to reside with the bride’s parents in the near term. Oscar L. Bunnell and Miss Bessie M. Sadler were married by Judge Parmenter at the courthouse Wednesday.
Captain S E Darby was elected captain of the Illinois naval militia in Chicago. He is a former Annapolis graduate and patent attorney living at 536 Dearborn Avenue, Chicago. Darby, 35, had two years in the militia and succeeds Captain H A Allen, elected by appointment in prior years.
County Clerk Hubbard issued twelve hunters licenses Wednesday under the new game law. Recipients include Jacob Sceib Rapids City D P Kistler Buffalo Prairie Paul M Bollinger Rock Island Patrick J Murrin Rock Island George W Hamler Moline David M Hamler Moline George I Reeves Moline Walter Reeves Moline 8 E Arbegast Moline Arthur Arbegast Moline C B Whiteside Moline and R H Whiteside Moline.
A banquet at the Watch Tower honored Assistant General Freight Agent M. A. Patterson before his transfer to Kansas City to become assistant general freight agent for the Rock Island System west of the Missouri River. Patterson received a gold watch and chain from former associates of the Rock Island & Peoria railway and the Rock Island System.
Mrs. Rice announces the forthcoming Simon Rice wedding to Miss Telle in a formal local society note. The event brings together families and friends for a ceremony and reception planned in the city.
Wedding at Harper House Rock Island joins Jacob Baer Simon of Monmouth and Claire Estelle Rice in a ceremony before about 150 relatives and friends. The event featured pink and white decor, Mosaic ritual, and a luncheon then dancing. couple to reside in Monmouth. Bride Miss Claire Estelle Rice, groom Jacob Baer Simon, sister of M C Rice, and numerous guests from Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Chicago Monmouth Galesburg Louisville.
The Hon. EB W Hurst of Rock Island received a telegram from Edward Lahiff secretary of the Cook county democratic central committee inviting him to officiate at the annual picnic and rally on July 18 under the committee's auspices.
The Moline Woman's club met at the Unitarian church with a large turnout. Charter members total 126 after 53 new signatures. Seven directors were added to the executive board including Mrs. Stella D. Ainsworth and Miss Grace Putnam.
The Ainsworth club voted to issue a year book with the constitution by laws and charter members list and the coming year program once the program committee completes the year’s work. Mrs Florence Kelley will speak on the Consumers league at the October meeting. Only members and out-of-town guests may attend future meetings. The executive board met with Mrs G H Huntoon at 2 80 this afternoon.
The executive board of the Woman's club met to elect committee chairs for Finance Place Hospitality and Program. Mrs G H Huntoon presided. Resignations shifted roles with Mrs Frank Gates Allen and Miss Virginia Ray taking seats. Charter members numbered 185.
Observed by Shelter of the Weather Bureau Davenport. June was the coolest on record aside from last year, with an average near 66 degrees and rainfall 2.28 inches, most falling in the first five days. A light frost occurred on the 12th with 41 degrees, while the month’s highs reached 91 on the 30th.
A small gathering was hosted Monday evening at the home of Mr and Harrin, located at 4425 Fifth. Guests enjoyed informal conversation and light refreshments in a quiet, social setting.
Local reports in Moline and Coal Valley discuss uncertain weather threatening corn and potato crops. Analysts warn prices may rise if shipments and maturation lag, while a few patches show slow but eventual growth despite drought.
In Mount Carroll a jury to try Estelle and Clark is not yet formed as eight jurors repeat from a week ago and are sent to the state after brief review. Attorneys for both sides press peremptory challenges and the matter moves to resolve the iceberg of issues with urgency. L F Cralle begins July 1 as a four year mail contractor between Island post office and depots, adding three Regulation one horse wagons to service.
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