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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1889
Page
7
Reynolds banker Martin Schoonmaker recovering after a Sunday episode. J B Cornwall elected as a critical figure in the Rockdale Banking Association. George Poemer of Soasee Port figures in Port news. Harry Ainsworth wedding drew hundreds despite weather. Elaborate preparations and refreshments described as guests attended two hour wedding windows.
The court reversed a prior decision in favor of J H Wilson in the Blakemore et al case involving the Moline Buggy Company. Judge Smith ruled the Buggy Co officers not guilty of intent, and the suit questioned the legality of judgments and stock transfers tied to Wilson and the company. The ruling dismisses the bill for want of jurisdiction, upholding Wilson’s position and questioning the creditors’ claims.
The Race and Building Association held its annual meeting in which Messia W T Magill J B Cornwall and L Sinton were elected as directors. The old members were reelected.
July 1 records include proofs of notice to creditors for the estates of M A Barna Henry Tompkins and Charles Scheff with claims and estate actions. July 2 shows final settlement approval and discharge for William Tindall, guardianship for Henry T Colson, and sale bill with claims allowed for Etta MeoRand.
A fragment notes Miss Rattan teaching in Oregon. It also states Lady Florence Dixie’s stable is twice the size of her house and mentions six hundred boxes needed for the trousseau of the en- Tepe.
Carbon Cliff reports the Argillo Works running full time with about seventy employees. They specialize in sewer tile and paving brick, shipping 150000 fire bricks monthly and piling drain tile ready for shipment. The clay comes from a bank a quarter mile away, with a 20 foot clay vein and 12 to 15 feet of overburden. Five to six workers drill and load cars daily, and plant expansion is planned to meet rising demand. Deputy Sheriff Wr Carey molds bricks there, James Parker and wife visit, and a dedication for a new church is planned for Sunday the 14th with Rev G W Guar conducting. Farmers welcomed rain this week. July 2.
Pooorpoan will host a grand industrial parade with every business and labor group represented. A day of races follows including horse and dog races and youths and old man events along with a ball game between Juveniles and Senator Jones's team. Professor Wheat speaks on the labor question. A child, Arthur Hughes, is missing and later reported drowned in Camp Creek after the Fourth.
A local cheese factory runs on a farmers mutual association model. Mr Cobin takes 1 cent per pound for manufacturing, with the rest shared among milk suppliers. About 2,400 pounds of milk yield 280 pounds of cheese daily, whey fed to calves and pigs, with a drying room of fine cheeses and a ready sale at 8 cents per pound.
Chairman Vinton predicts Eugene Lewis will be nominated for state attorney on Saturday. He notes Moline’s failure to back WRB Moore may drive a large Democratic surge for Lewis, while Sturgeon could still win despite a tight vote in Rock Island and Moline.
Mayor Wessel says the city must buy a refuse burner as the council rejected a crematory plan. Officials discuss costs from 5000 to 7000 dollars plus a 70 foot brick chimney and patent royalties. Legal challenges and public concerns about dumping heighten the stakes as council reviews next steps.
The Sylvan Island Fourth celebration drew crowds with a balloon ascent and parachute descent. An aeronaut fell into the Rock Island pool near the amphitheatre, was rescued after a splash, and recovered on shore after tiring swim and gear hindrances.
Judge Glenna closed the May term on the 8th and entries show actions from June 20. Civil cases include Fisk for use of Car son v Florence Fisk with finding for defendant and appeal allowed. Blakemore v City of Rock Island with judgment vacated. McDarrah v City of Rock Island new trial granted. Tindall v Hatfield motion overruled and appeal allowed. Chancery Appleton v Sears with receiver appointed. Weaver v Spencer attachment for contempt. criminal Bowman motion to quash indictment allowed and defendants discharged.
The Swan Quick house in Orion burned down last evening while the occupants were away in Moline for the Fourth. Neighbors saved the furniture and windows. The loss is believed to be due to a chimney fire. Mrs B M Guyer and her child left for the White Mountains to spend the summer.
Deputy Collector G O Huckstadt reported June revenue from alamps at 5231.90 for beer 3959 for cigars 1284.10 for tobacco and 3480 for other items. A gas light caused a fire in a McCabe's show window. Peter E Brostrom, 41, a shoemaker, died at 426 Fifth Street from heart dilatation. Rev H C Leland to sep temporary leave for rheumatic fever. Kuehn Adler firm dissolved. J H Adler to continue as Kohn Adler. Dog muzzling proclamation in force till Oct 1 due to hydrophobia rumors. John J Kahlte improving after head injury from tram fall.
Oscar Osky of the Merchants' Electric Light Co fell from a four pole height of 28 feet on Nineeenth street and First avenue, sustaining a severe dislocation of the left elbow, multiple broken bones, skull injury, and shock. Taken to St. Luke's Hospital, doctors fear the arm may be lost. Sam Davis arranged care regardless of expense. Carrie Altz at Moline Central Telephone Station was shocked by a lightning stroke while discussing the accident.
Fragmentary text lists names and places including Wisconsin Indiana Illinois and addresses, with misread titles and terms. The garbled copy mentions appointments and internal roles, referencing individuals such as Carthoze Hammond Coolidge Fearls and J O Chaney, in a nonsensical legal or government notice.
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