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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
5
General Superintendent Slifer outlines plans to use a vast plant near Moline for future engine work while deferring ten repair projects. The announcement signals staged development and resource allocation for the facility.
General Superintendent H. J. Slifer refutes circulating reports that the Rock Island system plans to concentrate engine building at the Pleasant Valley shops east of Moline. He says no immediate move to build locomotives exists and should not be assumed.
Sincere regret was expressed at a Wednesday meeting as Rev J Jesperson leaves Augustana after fourteen years of service in the college and synod. The manager's post is abolished and the board grants degrees across several departments while keeping most faculty intact for next year. A new faculty lineup includes several named instructors, and Dr M C Ranseen reports to the synod next month at Paxton. A Molines delegation enjoyed an evening in Galesburg hosted by Vasa lodge, with strong local music from the Moline singing club.
F A Landee is at Hot Springs Arkansas recuperating after a siege of rheumatism and has been confined to bed for a week or more.
A Moling Democrats meeting at Industrial hall denounces Guy T. Scott’s bid for supreme judge and urges Rock Island County voters to back no to his candidacy. Resolutions accuse Scott of trickery over a county nomination, and note Scott’s levee with Judge Olson as Democrats view him unfit for the court.
J. Peterson & Co. offers a large line of pianos and organs for sale at low prices. Visit the factory corner Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street to inspect offerings.
George Cook a Rock Island carpenter and relative of Charles Ainsworth was beaten and robbed by Belgian Henry Van de Walle near Browning farm on Coe road while en route to Rock River. Cook, left unconscious, was later taken to Moline hospital. Van de Walle fled to Moline saloons and vanished. he is about 25, with prior trouble in a Rock Island saloon fight last March.
Lancashire Marshall Organ Co received a marked tribute from Louisville Kentucky cathedral officers for a new four manual electric organ. It is the first four manual electric organ built and used in the west, with Chicago already having four manual mechanical organs. Moline organs are renowned, and the Louisville order signals a major milestone. Delivery is planned for the fall.
Maurice Breman, 44, of Rock Island, died Monday at St. Anthony's hospital from complications of diseases. Survived by mother Mrs. Katherine Breman and brothers John, Dennis, and Michael, all of Rock Island. Dora Daebellichn, longtime Moline resident, died Saturday at 1313 Seventh street after a short illness with double pneumonia, just before her 79th birthday. Dora Schuett, born May 26, 1824 in Germany, emigrated in 1851, settled in Rock Island and later Moline. seven habitants, grandchildren and great grandchildren survive.
County Superintendent J Ferguson marks country district exams taken last week. Of 105 pupils, 65 passed with top five: Bessie Elliott Anna Marple Della Reeding Susie Kennedy Lottie Kell. Greer College Hoopeston offers three scholarships for highest percentages. Additional passers include 60 names across towns, with diplomas for those who passed.
Hampton residents hosted and visited relatives and friends this week. Numerous locals traveled to Moline Watertown and Geneseo for visits and business. Several residents—Mrs. Clapp Mrs. Johnson Miss Grey and Misses Cook Thompson—were noted guests in nearby towns.
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