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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1889
Page
1
A long bulletin of local notices reports J E Goembel’s reappointment as principal of Milan public school. It lists various town events including tax collections, renovations at Moline Plow Co, and local incidents such as accidents and illnesses with brief notes on residents and businesses.
The Sylvan Boat Club plans revival after years of inactivity. Old members like O H Deere and J H Porter return to lead efforts to pay debts, broaden focus beyond rowing, and add social activities with pleasure boats replacing many shells. New officers include O A Barnard president and E A Sleight vice president.
The report recalls Vesey once ran a grocery in the Skinner block area and later became Muscatine city weigh master. Alderman Kerns sought to arrange a reunion with Mayor Wessel, but conflicts from a former horse trade left both men wary of meeting the mayor.
In Rocksland circuit court J M McD versus city awarded 1000 for sidewalk injury. Michael Hensler sues Williams White & Co for 20000 after arm crushed by a bending machine in Moline shop incident in February.
Recitations close May 81 with public examinations May 4 and a seniors' public exhibition May 6. The Conservatory of Music holds a commencement exhibition May 6 followed by events the next week. The senior class of eight plans A B grades and a college chapel graduation on June 6.
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Prof G E Griffith of the congregational church choir fell while attempting to jump a ditch opposite the O B&Q depot on Fourth Avenue. The elbow joint was dislocated and a forearm bone broken near the elbow. He was taken to Rock Island, and doctors treated the injury, with initial prognosis indicating a lengthy recovery.
Mrs H Mackie and daughter Miss Busie of Springfield Missouri visit Mrs Burrows for health and will tour neighboring towns. Fishing parties and excursions are planned and depend on agreeable weather. Mr J W Turner leaves coal chute job to work for Jas Uorbin in Pleasant Valley. Mr Barrett Murray, former district teacher, goes to Cedar county Iowa for summer. The funeral of Miss Ida MacDonald held at Carbon Cliff after a sudden illness. Her parents and relatives receive community sympathy. Saturday May 96
The Dimrock Gould & Co Employes' Aid Association met Sunday at the planing mill to perfect the organization electing President Charles Rodelius Vice President Jacob Pierman Secretary Albert Ritter Treasurer Harry Watt. The Barnard Leas model by laws were adopted with changes. The assessment and initiation fee set at 80 cents and disability benefit at 1 per day or 6 per week. The work is divided into four departments with committees listed for each.
A large party from Moline will sail aboard the City of New York in May 1908 bound for Sweden. Eric Johnson and his invalid brother Matthew depart tonight, followed by Charles Lundquist and family who will stay abroad two years. Morris Holmgren, Axel Tolene, and others head to Sweden Germany and France with plans to return to Iowa later.
A jury in a civil trial considers the mortgage style dispute over a $1500 loan to D W Gould. Wheelock contends items charged to Gould not his, with a verdict soon favoring Wheelock. Another suit, Okerberg vs Porter, proceeds in circuit court as a new trial motion is filed in Gould & Co v Wheelock.
A local gathering included a choral performance led by Rev. L. and poetry readings by Prof. Grif. The event showcased musical pieces and elevated discussion among attendees at the association meeting.
Deere & Co opens bids for a new 61 by 225 foot brick warehouse west of the present facility near the Pearl House. Excavation and stone work awarded to Pierce & Lundquist. brick work to Atkinson & Oloff. carpenter work to Collins Bros. tin and galvanized iron by B H Quick. Deere & Co. to perform iron work in house. Project cost about $22,000. Construction to begin Monday.
A Washington dispatch reports former congressman Murphy consulting with Administration officers and lawmakers on Hennepin Canal legislation. He asserts the project will pass next session with executive approval and cites Henderson of Iowa for possible chairmanship of the River and Harbor Committee to ensure smooth House passage.
Martin Sullivan nears completion of stone piers for a large Deere & Mansur Company frame building west of the main works. The 208 by 80 foot structure will store dry lumber. John Jansen begins carpentry on a new 80 by 80 foot two story warehouse for the Moline Wagon Co on Eighth Street opposite the Malleable Iron Co office to add storage space.
A minor man aided detectives but faded from the pursuit. A detective updates him that they have a promising crew and have caught the thief, though arrest is impossible as the culprit died last week confessing to the robbery. The Denver News notes the irony of finally catching a crew after the crime.
Burlesque note from Brooklyn Eagle on age balance in a Sunday school infant class. It jokes about scarcity of white haired elderly in the scene, contrasting with a bald man in a sister's lap singing.
Fragmentary text contrasts Bible phrasing with physiology. Mentions fearfully and wonderfully made and notes locat ed seats as control of all organs. No clear event or named entities.
Corbett family relocates to Cordaville while several arrests and legal actions are reported. A wedding invitation, a church event, and a milestone for a soldiers monument are noted along with city council finance, street car line changes, and budget allocations.
City politics swirl as Mayor W. faces a veto decision on a controversial land development ordinance. Opponents urge delay, while supporters push the measure forward amid public debate. A vote could shape upcoming zoning and growth actions.
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