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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
2
A 32 calibre revolver misfired during a farm incident near Glen Ellyn, a Chicago suburb, resulting in the death of a woman who had been firing at gophers. Investigators are reviewing the sequence of events and firearm handling.
Reynold M Johnson and his wife, once residents of Moline, suffered a shocking tragedy when Mrs Johnson died from a gunshot wound suffered while gopher hunting Sunday near their Glen Ellyn home, prompting their Chicago-bound relatives to travel for answers and mourning.
Residents attend Chautauqua in Moline and social events in Rose Hill and Albany. Local farmers discuss haying, visits to Port Byron and Ohio, and a large crowd enjoyed a concert in Zima. Community notices include health updates and an ice cream social set for July 27.
Disjointed text fragments outline a historical note on Deere & Co achieving its biggest production milestone. The document references annual inventory, factory throughput, and a celebration of high output levels, with scattered mentions of dates, personnel, and locations.
The husband, Mrs Johnson and family mourn the death after a pistol discharge at State street. Coroner Mosher of Du Page county was notified and an autopsy may be held. The revolver belonged to Mrs Johnson and a faulty bandage on her hand is blamed for the accident. The body will be buried in Crawfordsville Indiana. the deceased’s mother lives in Anderson. The husband formerly resided in Moline Illinois.
An aged reminiscence describes the J M White, famed Mississippi steamboat. It recalls the 1200 mile run from New Orleans to St Louis in the fifties, noting the crew’s tireless work and legendary speed. The piece references boosters like Hollister and sales of tea tablets.
Contractor A C Stouffer must complete brick work in fifty days with a growing crew. Henry Horst leads initial framing of the opera house begun Tuesday by a dozen men. The project will gain brick masons later as sills are laid and timber arrives, aiming for a January first opening.
Mrs John Hubbs of Rapids City lies between life and death after years of dropsy and thirty four tapings for relief. Her son at Cable was summoned as neighbors and friends came to say goodbye. A life marked by patience, Christian charity, and long church service as a Sunday school teacher.
The Geneseo horsemen plan a race meet at Combination Park on Wednesday August 16 with pacing and trotting races offering $100 purses. A ball game between Geneseo and Cambridge is proposed, and horses may be worked out for upcoming Cambridge races.
Watertown July notes report Mr and Mrs Inman traveling to Chicago for a visit. Brick masons begin work on the new amusement hall at the hospital. Miss Jennie Smith returns from Hamp ten area. Wade Winchester returns to hospital work. Hospital picnic enjoyed by employees and patients with address by Dr W E Taylor. Manuel Peterson and Joseph Anderson hosted guests from Port Byron. Otto Guckert assists with state institution carpentry. Mrs J B Walker visits from Joslin.
Mother Gray, a New York nurse, touts Australian Leaf an aromatic herb drink for women’s ills including monthly regulation backache kidney and urinary troubles. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample. Mrs N R B Ziegler and daughter Jessie spend the summer in Colorado.
The weekly crop summary for Athols reports favorable conditions for harvesting and haying in the northern district with good yields in oats and corn, but the southern counties faced heavy rainfall causing widespread damage. Lowland flooding and a 24 hour eight inch rainfall in Vergennes township caused severe losses, while apples show a disappointing outlook.
Head Clerk C W Hawes of the Modern Woodmen of America notes a May and June net gain of 16750 in beneficial members after adjusting for suspensions. July 1 1905 total beneficial members reach 703383 with 37418 social members, and insurance in force at 1191900600.
Shake into your shoes for fast relief from corns bunions and sore swollen feet. Allen's Foot-Ease is a trusted powder sold by druggists and stores everywhere for foot comfort.
Fragmented telegram exchange shows a bride and groom awaiting a message from the bride’s father. The telegram warns the couple not to go home or forgiveness may follow. The text reflects a Colier's Weekly style with partial lines and garbled OCR.
The Martial Band of Thig City joins the round trip from Rock Island Moline and Galesburg to Denver for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment September 4 to 7. Fare is 16.70 dollars, departs Rock Island 8 am with stops at Moline and Galesburg, arrives Denver 10:30 am September 5. Aged fife player A M Hubbard heads Graham Post Band as veterans head to the event.
Hampton news notes Rev W B Shaw preaches then heads on vacation. Residents visit relatives in New York and other cities. Local business upgrades and family visits mark a lively week with birthday surprise, funerals, picnics, and routine travel.
The piece reports surveys by Meade and party on a proposed western route from Sterling toward Shabbona to connect with Savanna near or at the St Louis St Paul path. It notes grade decisions, reduced distance from 48 to 43.5 miles, and possible right of way shifts for Burlington.
Hillsdale July 24. East Moline visitor Harry Emmet spends vacation with Hana Munfeldt. New baby girl born July 19 to Mr and Mrs John Biggs. Miss Lucy Dunbar of Joslin visited Hillsdale. Mrs Markman of Hampton visiting Anna Musfeldt. Wm Whiteliffe and daughters Florence and Ruth of Joslin paid Hillsdale visits. George Walker injured by heavy wrench. Mrs John Cooley returned from visits to Orlando and Budapest? back home. Art Browning and wife relocate from Barstow to Hillsdale in Ashdown tenant house. Mrs Joshua Parker mourns brother James Parker died July 5 at Mountain Grove Mo. Rev S L Gear home from Dayton Ohio. George McMurphy in Morrison on business. Miss Minnie Eddy of Erie visited Kempsters. Chester Hinds returned to Kansas City after visit. John Liphardt installs furnace from Geneseo firm. agent seeks furnace at new school. William Nicholson injured thumb trimming tree. Dr Donahoo treated three arteries. John Becht’s house being painted pink trim. Mrs Charles Tanner learns brother Hugh killed in mining accident. she heads to Decatur for funeral. Miss Myrtle Sell returns from Coal Valley. Young people surprise Joe Wreath on 20th birthday. George Scott ill this week. Mr and Mrs Mert Tinsman visited Hillsdale friends. William Miller of Port Byron visited Amos Sheppard. Ladies Society to meet 26th with Mrs Kate Martin. lunch served. William Sheppard dies after two years illness. funeral at Hillsdale Methodist Church Wednesday at 3 pm with interment at Bethedda cemetery.
The body of a 17 year old Davenport girl identified by her mother as Alma Harrison was found in the river after she disappeared from an excursion party. Theories include suicide, foul play, or an accident on the boat, with authorities pursuing all leads in this morbid Davenport mystery.
In county court, the jury found for the defendant Henry Maurer against Fred G Cooper. Cooper bought Maurer’s corn field for 1600 on promised harvest value, but produced 1100 upon sale and claimed labor costs. Maurer sued for 508, alleging payment due under contract. lawyers were William McEnny for plaintiff and Searle & Marshall for defense.
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