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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1891
Page
1
The week brings local notes from Henry County and Geneseo as church moves, leadership changes, and a Davenport fair planned train service for visitors. Minnesota hosts the United Scandinavian Singers festival with prize bidding, banners, and a Moline contingent amid triumphant Minneapolis hosting.
Two members of the Manskoren Sveak returned to Minneapolis after attending the Scandinavian Singers of America convention. Delegates chose prize winners by ballot for the Lindblom banner and Viking drinking horn. Chicago club led Lindblom voting, while Minneapolis Normadene and Boston Swedish Chorus followed. Chicago was named host for the next sangerfest in Chicago.
The article surveys Moline factories on weekly or biweekly pay under the new law. Many firms pay twice monthly or weekly, with some resisting change while others switch to weekly to satisfy workers. The Disparce Purusine Company has paid weekly for six years, and most payrolls are settled within six days of payday.
Article recounts Deere & Co challenging a city council decision denying permission to erect brick sheds opposite the Pearl House. It notes the vote was 7 to 7, three similar permits granted that evening, and Deere’s claim that they would raise city value with a new building. It contrasts with census figures showing paupers and a sharp free trade debate.
The probate court records show case items including the will of Almira M. Wright admitted to probate with petition for letters of administration with will annexed by Martin T. L. Wright. Guardianship reports filed for minor heirs of M. Thomas, T Y Johnson, and R Grennemann. Real estate sale petitions and decrees for W Barrell and wards’ property. Appraisal and widow’s award for F Downs Jr. completed.
Postmaster advises remaining unclaimed mail in Rock Island county Illinois for week ending July 23 1891. Names include Danieter O B Bangson Joan M Horr P M Johnson Hanna Randall Emma Strandberg Hannah and others. callers should mention advertised and date of list.
The Sterling Gazette notes LL In Wheeler and Charles Woodbury of Milan Dils spent last evening inquiring about the feeder route. Wheeler, a head engineer on the Hennepin canal, and his companion considered the proposed line which Captain Marshall says could be thirteen miles shorter, starting from the head of the rapids at Sterling.
Local notice lists marriage licenses issued to E. C. Whitaker and Jennie M. Cook in Davenport, Albert Herbert and Minnie Saas, Rock Island, and Louis Burnstein and Bollo Harris in Rock Island.
Captain Marshall argues the Hennepin canal route is not fixed and that dams across the Rock River chutes may not destroy water powers. He notes possible adjustments to the line, asserts limited interference with water powers, and emphasizes the need for elasticity in locating the canal to secure rights of way and US advantage.
John Van de Velde, 60, died Wednesday at his home between 18th and 19th Avenues from uraemial poisoning. Born in Eeloo Belgium, he came to Moline last April. He leaves a wife and five children, two sons Edraund, a member of TI.Right Guard Band, and Sarafiem, a molder at Union Malleable Iron Works. Funeral from St Mary’s church Friday at 9:00 am. interment in Rock Island Catholic Cemetery.
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