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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1889
Page
4
The w-DISPATCH announces a one year delay while confirming the subscription price remains at $1,500. No changes to the rate are indicated as the period extends.
The Molge Pump Co's works will restart Monday following a shutdown described as a wreck intended for invoicing. Also noted are marriages and travels among local residents, plus reminders about diphtheria precautions and river water safety.
Police raided a Davenport area house of ill fame Wednesday. Henry and Iona Dose claimed marriage and were fined ten dollars with costs. Katie Michaels a 16 year old inmate. Peter Ornsbaugh, a visitor, fined forty five dollars with costs for peddling without a license. An additional male visitor escaped. Total fines and costs amount to eighty two dollars and thirty cents.
A joint Nennepin canal committee for three cities met after noon at the Citizens' Improvement Association to organize. Maj H C Connelly chaired. W F Ross was secretary. officers include President T J Robinson and Treasurer J S Wylie. A $200 fund was proposed with allocations of $100 Davenport, $50 Rock Island, and $60 Moline. The group aims to secure congressional support and start canal construction.
The probate docket lists estates including Adolphus Dunlap and James Van Horn with approvals of widow’s relinquishment and executor’s report. Guardianships for Cyrus Churchill heirs and Peter Almquist estate notes. Andrew Friberg named guardian. Final administrator reports filed for Ann B Early Nathanial Folsom and Julia A Folsom estates. sales of real estate ordered to pay debts for Frederick W Keller Strass and Frank Doonan.
The entry book shows multiple recorded deeds to and from residents in Milan and nearby areas. Transfers include Martha A Rodman to Mary Blanchard, Charles Akers to Bedar Woods, Reynolds secretary to M Schoonmaker, Laura J Conway to Charles A Sangton, Eva Tolino to Fras J Eckatrom, Nels Holmberg to Nels 5 W Johnson, and others for various lots and blocks in Milan and adjacent subdivisions.
Yesterday's trip from the Moline business district carried many appreciative passengers. The Prospect Park outing featured the Prospect Park brow view and a ride to Fairmount. Agent G W Walker accompanied with a map, and the return home paused at line headquarters amid a heavy vote of thanks.
The club den is not limited to the Bloods. a Tuesday roll lists forty seven names including John Hancocks and members of the Business Association and Sylvan Boat. Gambling or liquor is said to be tolerated while cigars and cigarettes rise. the club aims to offer a place for members to pass evenings with friends, a plan once considered for the Business Association but never adopted.
The Moline Camp of Modern Woodmen adopts resolutions urging the Echo editor to publish in the order’s interest and asking the Head Finance Committee to deny payment until publication. A Rock Island Camp No. 29 safety committee call for a county Woodmen convention requests election of delegates and committee members.
The Scandinavian Festival Concert attracted 70 attendees to the YMCA Hall on Tuesday evening. Critics praised Arveschou and Werrenroith for top performances, with Tulkrant and Ziervogel also well received. all performances were in Swedish.
The Thy¢ Stuermer Children and the Light Guard Band sent floral tributes to Mr Stuermer during a Wednesday survey through Disparis. Wreaths were laid as part of a ceremonial day honoring the late Stuermer figures and local memory.
A distressed woman recalls a shocking Union Square murder while Holbrook confronts the case. She hints at a mysterious assailant, asserts the killer’s escape, and urges potential witness pressure, revealing tension and unresolved questions about the culprit.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Holbrook questioned by an investigator about a young man seen fleeing the crime scene. The narrative traces his obsessions, suspects, and the appearance of two mourning women, as names and connections to Florah remain unresolved.
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