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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
1
The board of review and tax ferrets report about $20,000 in back taxes collected to date in Greenville county. The fear of prosecution is prompting many to pay, influenced by Greenville Illinois where a man was fined a thousand dollars for false returns. Lawyers shift to urging prompt payment, noting perjury charges can apply, with taxes extending to 1892.
Arvid Sederholm son of J A Sederholm the tailor left Saturday evening for Chicago to begin a three year course at the Chicago Veterinary School.
Joseph King, a milkman three miles east of the city, bragged of five bushels of Alexander apples from a single tree. He showcased five sample apples, including a giant 15 inch circumference one way and 14 inches the other, weighing 24 ounces. Last year his apples won first prize at the state fair for Pewaukee and Ben Davis varieties.
J. D. Cady and W. L Velie won semi finals at Rock Island Arsenal golf links on Wednesday. Cady beat W. D. Middleton 4 up 3 to play while Velie defeated A. L Moore 2 up 1 to play. Final set for Thursday but Velie left for business and will return Saturday to finish in the afternoon.
Senator L. S. McCabe departed Wednesday evening for Springfield where the state fair will keep him busy for several days as part of the political program and related engagements.
An advertisement by a physician claims to offer a guaranteed permanent cure for rupture with no payment until satisfaction. It asserts nationwide clinical experience, registration of the Fidelity Rupture Cure Method, and deposits from patients at Davenport Union Savings Bank used to fund the treatment within 60 days.
An OCR fragment lists names Nick Brefar Carl Stein es Herman Klindt and several Davenport and Rock Island addresses. It reads as a patient references section with multiple rural routes and street addresses, implying endorsements or referrals by the named individuals.
Five men were killed and seven injured when a Wisconsin CentralLimited westbound train struck a trolley car at the Fifty second avenue crossing in Chicago. The motorman's warning came too late as the heavy train plowed through the car, killing four on the trolley and injuring others. Victims include Ross F of State Street and Griffin William of Kansas City. In Springfield, Congressman Vespasian Warner rejects any alliance with Governor Yates, stating he will run alone if he runs at all. Additional Illinois notes cover a murder conviction in Peoria and farm institute expansions in Springfield.
C L Crabbe and bride ride from Denver to Chicago after a Denver wedding. A mystery disappearance and large reward spark rumors among Pullman passengers as bills allege a plot against the groom. He blushes and remains silent while fellow travelers judge him guilty.
A newly married couple traveling by train were apprehended. The groom is described as 36 years old, 5 ft 11, 160 pounds, sandy complexion with a pink mustache, scant hair, smoking habit indicating nervousness. The bride remains unidentified. A fragment mentions Moline Plow Co. in Illinois with an unclear date.
W. T. Foster predicts a ten day storm period from Oct 12 to 22 crossing the Pacific, Rockies, central valleys, and eastern states with cold waves in the south and warm in the north. He warns of tropical hurricanes, tornadoes, frosts, and a likely severe November, advising sowing winter wheat in the south and favoring late sowing to avoid storms.
Moline and Rock Island DAR groups join Davenport DAR to entertain the estate convention of the society. Mrs Charles W Fairbanks presides at the event, with activities at the Stok Wilt club and a morning outing.
The Fortnightly Club begins its 1903 1904 season next Monday, meeting biweekly in the First National Bank building to study Japan. Fifteen lessons, with leaders selected, include fifty active members and officers G H Huntoon president L B Kuhn vice president J H Samuels secretary. The Daughters of the American Revolution also hold their first winter study meeting Saturday at Mrs Sleight home.
In circuit court Judge Gest ordered Edward Passig to pay Mrs. Ed ward Passig alimony at 15 dollars monthly and 50 dollars for attorneys fees while the divorce suit proceeds. Charles Ramskill posted 4000 dollars bonds for his appearance on two indictments.
Fire destroyed the barn of Charles Anderson at Twelfth street and Nineteenth avenue around 4 a m. The blaze spread to nearby Charles Payton’s barn but was limited by firefighters. An unknown origin fueled hay and flames. a horse and buggy were saved.
Fast brewer project in Moline aims to erect a four story plant to expand production. Financing comes from St Louis Chicago and Davenport interests with the venture branded as the Moline Brewing Co.
Promoters announce incorporation of the Moline Brewing Co with 200000 capital to build a four story 240 by 350 foot plant and a 160 foot tower in Ondo. Construction to begin soon and beer to be produced before spring, with Rock Island Brewing Co handling much of the saloon trade.
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