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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
1
A jumble of police references, residents visiting relatives, moves and funerals in Davenport and nearby towns. Reports mention Morgan B and E. Morgan, shared addresses, and several neighborly events, with a funeral note for Mr Cooley's brother and other family updates.
The fragment lists local happenings from Hullsdale and Alladale on November events. Mentions include Mr Ritiesreth, a cement bridge inspection, Rett Parker finishing corn picking, and Mrs Matt Parker visiting. Also notes a wreck near Rock Island and a town meeting sequence with dates in November.
A 19th century recollection recalls bitter early winter conditions in Buffalo area with frost, snow, and river ice. Captain W. L. Clark reports frost memories from 1842 1843, noting ground cover and a harsh late autumn before November 16.
One of the season’s musical treats unfolds at The Moline on Thursday December 6 under the Olive Male chorus. Mme Jennie Norelli, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera, headlines with a stellar cast including Frederiksons, Fredericks, and others, substituting for Melba amid praise from London papers for her performance.
A garbled report describes grand lodge affairs and Patriarchs activities with references to Springfield and Odd Fellows colors. It notes a badge granting free city transport and mentions broader civic efforts and public sentiment amid past scares.
In Chicago, the Switchmen's Union prepared to withdraw its wage demand after a Tuesday meeting. Officials indicated the move followed discussions aimed at easing a dispute affecting railway employees.
Local residents share updates on visits and moves as Mrs Holland relocates to Rock Island with family while Mrs Young plans arrival in Taarae Mont. Mrs Winans recovers from illness. Miss Winans remains at home near Moline Hospital. Andrew Johnson and Bird Cox lease Arcularius farm for March. Rasmussen sale funds and travel noted. Church bazaar planned. temperance Sunday and baby fold rally day outlined with preacher L Read.
Mrs Mary B. Holmes 58 of North Henderson Mercer county died by self inflicted throat wound with a pocketknife at Mercy hospital Davenport before daylight. Mental illness linked to her act. husband C. D. Holmes, a retired farmer, undisturbed as she carried out the act in their two week hospital stay. Her body was found by a nurse during rounds. the tragedy shocked the attending staff.
Telegraph market notes show hog receipts at 25 000 with prices easing 2 cents. Cattle and sheep receipts around 8 000 and 15 900 with diverse price shifts. Florida oranges noted improving quality and price drops for simmons. Grain hay straw and retail flour and various commodities listed with wholesale to retail price ranges.
The Davenport plant of Corn Products Co known as the Glucose will shut down at week’s end due to money market conditions. It has been grinding 13 500 to 14 900 bushels daily and many workers will be laid off. A return to full operation is expected once the money market improves. The syrup department will remain in operation.
Miranda Tavener returns from Ohio after a long stay. Rev John Buckley visits Davenport. William Owens family moves into Cordova Bray house. Mrs C B Marshall and Helen with Mrs Strout. Chester Handell visits Mt. Pleasant. Lille Smith nurses Elsie Winner in Clinton. The steamer Keokuk passes through town. Ruth Philips in Davenport. Mrs Demner returns from Chicago Dante. Prince to ship 3000 cans of tomatoes this week. William Forsythe visits Port Byron with two sons. Gene Buckingham hires mill workers from Clinton. Coot of Elgin visiting Ed Coul. John Hetz returns to Chicago after visit. John Haney plastering Spoor building. Jesse Maxwell to open barber shop with goods stock. Erastus Williamson recovers from fall. Dosia dredge runs daily. Charles Stiowe to start smithing in town center. Jennie Curtis recovered enough to go out. Dr Freekie still bedbound but improving. McDonald returns to Chicago after river hunt. Street work by Street Commissioner Smith. Mrs Sarah Sargent home for visit. Idle men now working in cornfields for three cents per bushel. Kae balers at Frederickson’s for three weeks.
Edgar Grubb his wife and their 1-year-old were cremated at home near Beverly Ohio amid rumors of foul play. The fire was allegedly set to cover tracks as investigators probe the tragedy.
The grand lodge of Suindly Odd Fellows met at Springfield to elect officers and discuss a planned elaborate addition to the Mattoun Old Folks Home with a $100,000 expenditure. Officers named include Grand Master Owen Scott DeKalb and Grand Secretary John H Sikes Springfield. Reports show 78,920 members in 34 lodges, 19,645 past grands, and relief disbursements totaling $260,609.98 for the year.
Oklahoma City reports the senate committee on Kickapoo lands has finished witness testimony at Shawnee. The inquiry suggests frauds were uncovered and may affect plans to lift restrictions on lands held by civilised tribes.
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