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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
2
A woman was found dead in a pasture with her throat cut. Police believe she had been visiting someone and went into the village with friends after leaving home in the afternoon. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death.
Miss Maggie Hermes, 30, was found dead in a pasture about 1.5 miles northeast of Hampton's post office at 11 15 Wednesday. A razor near the body and a broken look ing glass suggest death by self-inflicted wound. No evidence of foul play. The body lay on a hillside fifteen feet below the knife, near a bloodstained blade. Hermes was last seen Tuesday afternoon visiting friends. her family lives at the edge of Fiat town.
Fifty three true bills linked to the circuit court from the May grand jury, thirty eight public. Indictments include John Henry Davy for forgery and confidence game. Clarel Van Heck for assault with a deadly weapon. Chas Stanfort burglary and larceny. Desire Van Driessche burglary and larceny. Vernie Archer and Burl Miller burglary and larceny. Additional entries list multiple larcenies, embezzlement, and related charges.
The 1907 law restricts fishing methods and gear in most waters, allowing trammel nets only in the Mississippi, Big Wabash and Calumet rivers with seasonal limits. It bans nets in lakes and bayous when icebound, sets minimum mesh sizes, and imposes fines from 100 to 200 dollars plus up to six months imprisonment for violations. The law also lists size limits for sold fish and requires destruction of gar caught in nets.
Corporal H. R. Springer, previously in charge of the Maquoketa army recruiting sub station, has been recalled to Davenport and assigned to temporary duty leading canvassing in Rock Island and Moline. A regular sub station is expected to open in Moline with a Davenport officer in charge.
Rock Island women built a 24 foot wide nearly one mile macadam road to Chipplannock cemetery. Funded by local volunteers led by Mrs Bell Cable and Mrs Julia B. E. Rosenfield. State highway commissioners contributed engineering work heavy machinery and rock. The road opens for public inspection Saturday afternoon June 1 with public invited.
Watertown residents share visits with Port Byron Moline and Bishop Hill relatives. Local events include family reunion at W M Ortems home, Driggs Driggs Driggs Driggs at Rock Island, and various trips to Denver Camanche Chicago Davenport and Denver. Kuehl resigns as Scott County poor farm steward effective July 1 amid doubt over acceptance.
Advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup used for teething pain in children, touting its safety and benefits. Claims of gentleness and ease in sleeping children are presented, with an 1906 date and serial number attached as regulatory references.
The Augustana College board on Tuesday named Rev Pillip Thelan der of Batavia Illinois as instructor in Christianity in the college department. It also approved ongoing Jubilee Fund work by Dr Andreen and Theodore Ekblad and planned facility improvements including chapel refurbishment and a new stage to host annual concerts. Artist Prof. Laurin was recalled permanently. The conservatory commencement Tuesday evening praised graduates work with Miss Agnes Johnson Edith Thulin and Laurinda Rast in piano.
Eagles of Moline aerie No 1112 celebrate paying the last installment on the Fourteenth Street and Sixth Avenue lot. At Turners Hall Tuesday 27 applicants were initiated and 25 voted in. Dr A C Peterson won a $15 prize for most new members. A seven round sparring exhibition followed between Eddie Lang and Rufus Fhenix with Lang winning in the seventh round.
The article explains that the pure food law now covers all items used in meals and lunches including eggs. It notes amendments to fill gaps, with emphasis on unwholesome food and provisions against rotten or diseased products and the need to keep meats and eggs free from disease. It mentions forthcoming bulletins detailing revised laws and penalties for violations.
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A Yerbury delivery wagon, driven by a youth, sped along Sixth Avenue and Seventeenth Street as a funeral procession passed. The wagon skidded and struck the pallbearers' team, sending the carriage toward the gutter. Quick action prevented a serious crash.
The Moline club selects Alderman Frank Glue sing to join Mayor Andrew Olson and W A Meese on a three city delegation for inviting President Roosevelt to visit the Mississippi river cities. The group will work with Davenport and Rock Island figures to draft a formal invitation and plan a Washington trip. A letter to Secretary Loeb proposing an informal invitation may be sent soon.
Manufacturers' lodge No 485 IOOF met and initiated seven candidates. They endorsed sending a fifty piece band to Rock Island for the grand parade of the state Patriarchs Militant in June. The band will lead the three Moline Odd Fellows lodges.
Secretary of War will arrive at noon June 11 and devote early afternoon to inspection of the arsenal, with greetings for the public at the arsenal grounds.
Judge Taft and General Crozier will be guests of honor at a June 11 reception at the Arsenal Golf Club hosted by Secretary of War Taft. The Tri-City Press Club plans a luncheon, arsenal tour, and a 4:30 pm reception, followed by a club banquet in the three cities before Taft speaks at the University of Iowa. Public attendance is invited.
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