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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
2
The council narrowly approves mayor P A Merriman's pick for paying inspector by a 7 to 6 vote. Fred Frisk is approved as superintendent of streets by a 9 to 4 vote.
The council will adopt a new draft to address sidewalk work possible under current constraints. The mayor stresses the plan focuses on actionable items and avoids overpromising broader reforms.
Street Superintendent Fred Frisk Paving Inspector POA Merriman City Sceavenner Nie Knaach Chief of Police Feb Rattadsen Patrolmen-Offers Rhearnes Mowry Starcfis Kutter Tig ers Bisant I Jager Rose Carmark reappointed POA Ross to succeed Herman Walstrand Special Police Wim Bo Lee G Sh Bolton
A city council vote confirmed Merriman as Street Commissioner despite opposition from Aldermen Day Herbst and others. Pay for the position is $16 monthly, with supporters citing capability while opponents warn of broader reform needs. The body also discussed street, water, and sidewalk projects and set future meetings to address surface water and grade changes.
Mrs S A Wolstencroft of 1626 Third Avenue testifies to backache relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after kidney trouble caused misery from work or home. She offers to share her experience with interested neighbors at Clendenin's drug store. Pills cost 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole U.S. agent.
The address outlines street widenings and entrances from the south and east, waterworks upgrades, a public meter system, a plumbing and water inspector, a city cleaning fund, and fire department reforms. It also mentions a reform of tax assessments, appointing a new eastern district official, and enforcement measures for property with poor upkeep.
Miss Huldan Johnson and Thorvald Knudsen married at the Johnson home 622 Railroad Avenue with Rev M J Egegan officiating. Fifty relatives attended as Carl Johnson and Miss Emma Carryton served as attendants. The couple will reside at 406 Eighth Street and begin housekeeping after a wedding supper.
The Rock Island Steamboat Company articles of incorporation were filed in Circuit Clerk Gamble's office. The firm intends to build equip own and operate boats barges and vessels propelled by any power to engage in towing lighterage and transportation on waterways. Capital stock is $10,000. Incorporators are F C Denkmann William Roth and Sewall Dodge who form the first board of directors.
Mayor Skinner outlines city needs and reforms in his inaugural address to the Maline City Council. He urges road improvements to city limits, water and sewer upgrades, meter installations, and vigilant street maintenance while seeking cooperation to fund and manage projects.
Weather summary from Davenport official reports states April was 2 degrees warmer than the 32 year average with only two Aprils warmer and two cooler in the period. Precipitation for April averaged 2.73 inches in 22 years, with last month exceeding by 0.69 inch. four Aprils were very dry. Frosts occurred on the 17th 26th and a light frost on the 23rd, no killing frost. An advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm claims relief for catarrh with price 60 cents.
A Cleveland Press editorial condemns removing song birds for hats and urges keeping them in their native woods. It voices that birds inspire music, liberty, and joy, and argues law and wardens should protect their natural habitat.
Graduation week at Augustana features a full ceremony lineup from May 24 to May 28. Prof Bexell may resign to accept a call from Utah State Agricultural College.
School District No. 45 selects George Shearer as president with Mr. Benson as clerk and Mr. Winger replacing Mr. Thornton on the board. Thornton served seven years as clerk and president. finances shown as in fine condition with $1,387 in theory. Teachers elected include Mise Marie Anderson and Vogel with unclear details.
The G. A. R. post has invited Reverend R. C. Bryant of the First Church to deliver the address at the River event.
The Last Contribution Sent shows $2,587.95 collected in Moline for Swedish relief, turned to Treasurer John Sundine who sent funds to John Lindgren in Chicago. Receipts include Tri-City Musical Society $1,000 and other individuals and firms. Checks dated March 14 and May 5 total $2,587.95.
A man about 30, unnamed, was hit by a train at Natick yards on Tuesday, suffering severe body bruises and two facial gashes. He, and an accompanying friend, had reportedly been kicked off a train and tried to flag another freight. He was drunk, transported to the platform, and Dr. West treated a large facial wound.
A Chicago Inter Ocean article highlights Illinois leading in farm implement manufacture. It notes John Deere, McCormick, Deering, Bradley and Brinton profiles, the D M Sechler plant, and Illinois accounts for 40 percent of national capital in 1900 with 150 firms, 20 000 workers, and $10 million in wages. It cites $6.22 million capital and $42.033 million output regionally, surpassing national growth in capital and product value.
Arvid Alm representing the varsity won first place in the annual inter class oratorical center at Augustana college on Friday evening. Judges praised his originality and delivery while awarding prizes of 20 to Alm 10 to Carl Carlson and 5 to each remaining speaker.
A small bottle of Scott's Emulsion costs fifty cents and lasts a baby a month with a few drops per feeding. It is claimed to provide essential nourishment often missing from ordinary food and to quickly improve health. A free sample offer is advertised with address at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
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