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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
1
Marvin Lyon Jr son of M H Lyon injured during July Fourth celebrations when a spark from a toy cannon ignited black powder on a vacant lot at Fourteenth Street and Seventh Avenue. The blast burned his face and filled his eye with powder particles.
The census by Ralph Entrikin reports 7159 total under two with 242 in Logan district, a drop from 6980 last year. To fill Amanda Elliott’s vacated history post at the high school, J F Harper from Belmont was chosen as teacher at $95 a month, amid a busy July school board meeting.
Bishop J C Hartzell attended a major gathering of Sunday school workers during a trip to Rock Island in May 1824. He chaired the committee pushing the World Sunday School Association, calling the move the most important he has endorsed and aligning with his father Michael Hartzell’s early efforts in organizing Sunday schools locally.
In Scott county district court Judge Bollinger ruled Blanche Meter Reuter Mengel was the legal wife of George Mengel ending the annulment bid. Mengel claimed Blanche was already married, but the judge found the defense plausible and credible, confirming her status as Mrs Mengel.
Hillsdale notes from July include Mrs Charles Ashdown and Mrs Sander meeting the Royal Neighbors. Mrs John Liphardt injured wrist from a month ago. Visitors include Mrs Charles Donahoo and Miss Alice Orr, David Allsbrow and King Matthews of Watertown, George Walker host, George Hill buys a piano, Wm Rammer and Ada Hauberg travel, and many locals visiting relatives in Rock Island Newton and Valparaiso. The piece lists numerous brief social calls, travels, and small-town happenings.
A long list of marriage licenses is announced including Frank W Bechtel of Chicago with De Agnés Seller of Muscatine and many other couples from Moline Davenport Rock Island East Moline and surrounding towns. The item enumerates multiple pairs with their home cities, indicating active marriage registrations across the region.
The Moline Foundry Co. increased capital from 10000 to 15000 after less than two years of operation. E. H. Putnam joins as a shareholder and active associate, as the firm expands its jobbing business. C R Wood becomes a director of the Moline Incandescent Lamp Co. Officers include President H W Cooper and Secretary Treasurer Theo Miller.
Plunkett arrested in Cedar Rapids on a diamond theft claim valued at 450 dollars and returned to Cedar Rapides for trial. The Chism brothers Roy and Earl waived preliminary hearing on post office burglary charges and were held on 2000 dollars bond each to await the federal grand jury action in October. their brother Walter may post bail.
Davenport Glucose Co plans nearly 100000 in upgrades. Thompson Starrett Co of New York lands a 50000 contract for a five story addition and remodeling of the warehouse. The firm also secures 24800 for a can works and 8500 for a syrup house.
Zuma and surrounding towns recount weekly visits and gatherings. Residents attend meetings in Marion Port Byron and Justin while families visit relatives in Moline Watertown and Hillsdale. local events include a Rose Hill social a church fundraiser and WCTU outreach with new and renewed memberships.
Hampton reports visitors from Stockton and northern Iowa. A patient recovered from ear surgery at St Anthony’s. several locals attended church and Sunday school events. Picnic plans for July Fourth at Pleasant Valley. youths to attend. Local families visit relatives in Moline and Rock Island. A missionary program and offertory appeals planned for Sunday. Some crops suffer from a green bug. strawberries scarce.
The Silvis and Co donated a lot for a town hall and jail in Silvia at a village board meeting. Officials plan to use adjacent land for public buildings and begin construction in August after approving a general misdemeanor ordinance with twenty eight sections aligned to state law.
The Moline Unitarian church held a farewell party for Dr Hedley Hall with strawberries and ice cream as friends praised his earnest labor. A souvenir booklet was presented, noting his life and work, and signatures from church members filled blank pages. He may head to Kingston earthquake areas and later lecture at Chautauqua.
Reading from Davenport data compiled by Observer Sherler shows June temperatures averaged 68 degrees, 2 degrees below the 36 year mean. The month saw 0.28 inches of rain on the 24th to 28 degrees high on the 17th and 6 degrees low on the 5th, with notable hail on the 23rd and a thunderstorm on the 9th. Accumulated annual precipitation shortfalls total 0.25 inches since January 1, while wind moved 936 miles at 73 mph average.
A cavalry squadron of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry marches from Fort Rilks Eas to Fort Sherman, moving through Rock Qs Tamd and nearby points. The march covers forty four days with two rest stops totaling ten days, starting around August 4.
Cordova residents enjoyed a quiet week with neighbors and family. A 25th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Hansen drew about fifty friends, while visits and gatherings occurred around town including Lincoln and Rock Island connections. The Hawkeye Pearl Button Co bought local clam shells, and notable property moves included C B Marshall purchasing the Wincoop residence. A Sand Rocker ball win at Scott's Landing and a leg fracture recovery for Forest Eades added local color.
Will Wynn was arrested in the Williams White & Co foundry by Deputy Sheriff Fred Sichinger after entering through a door gap. The motive remained unclear as a preliminary hearing was adjourned for witnesses. other city notes include Hartley’s arrest on wife abandonment charges and a deception case against Gear Van Antwerp linked to Detroit ads.
Watertown residents attend church services and gatherings. Local families celebrate birthdays, visit relatives at Fairfield, and donate items to church drives. Journal notes health updates, travel plans of pastors, Moody Bible Institute trip, and a July preaching date at the Baptist church.
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