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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1910
Page
8
Mrs Kerns woke from sleep to a sudden light reflection playing on the wait in her room at 2 30 that morning. She called out an alarm as the glow illuminated the space.
A burglar entered Dr. BE L Kerns residence at 842 Fifteenth Street and stole a Waltham watch Knight Templar charm Woodman watch fob a gold piece and coins valued in the tens of dollars. He fired on the intruder and fled as police arrived. A search recovered some items and a trail led to the rear alley.
Telegrams received by Davenport relatives confirm B F Siromons of 2336 Bowditch Street died in the Minnesota forest fires. Roy V Simmons, 21, is seriously hurt and hospitalized at Wolf Minnesota. Mrs LeRoy V Simmons and Carl Simmons left Davenport for Wolf. A postal card from B F Simmons said two Davenport men died in the flames, one aged one and survived by four children.
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised as a cure for backache and kidney symptoms are touted with renewed testimony from Groves of Moline Illinois. The ad claims quick relief and lasting cure after kidney distress, urging purchase from local dealers and noting Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as U S sole agents.
Cordova residents report visitors and movements, including Kelley and Hills hosts. Jeasie McMshall recovering from illness. geese and ducks losses by a pet hunter and George Spoor. Williams family using a steam engine for farm work. government contractors cutting willows on the sand bar. river falling rapidly. Mrs. Bert Williamson and Mrs. Gussie Simpson travel to Rock Island. Willie Brunner family headed for Nebraska. Humphrey installing a car loader. Fred Smith to Port Byron. Lewis and Will Reynolds to Rock Island. Golden adding to his home. Leiford rebuilding barn after a fire. Wit Moody building a barn near the Rocks. a cement walk under construction on Main street by the livery stable.
Albert T. Klingberg 60 of 1304 Seventh Avenue was seriously injured Saturday night when he stepped into Fifth Avenue at Fourteenth Street and was hit by a touring car driven by Dwight Rolph. He suffered a broken left thigh bone, scalp wound and multiple bruises. He was taken to City Hospital after initial treatment at Dr A. H. Arp's office. The occupants of the car Miss Helen Huntoon and Miss Mildred Stephens were shaken but uninjured. the chauffeur reported Klingberg appeared dazed before the impact.
Anderson of the rural roads committee announced immediate collection of the first installment of the 18 000 dollar good road fund subscribed by Moline businessmen for a new highway south from the Rock River bridge. Six thousand dollars will be collected first. After securing the installment, the committee will sign with Kettlewell of Iowa City the lowest bidder to grade between Moline and the Rural town hall, with work to begin this fall.
F E Ward general manager states work will begin soon and continue to completion barring severe weather. BurlingtonRailroad clears depot site between Nineteenth and Twenty third streets as six houses move or are removed. Wrecking of pump company buildings not yet started but razing elsewhere nearly finished.
Mrs. Margaret Ziegler of Moline was named president of the Woman's Relief Corps Fourteenth District at the 15th annual convention in Moline. The one day session at R H Graham post HQ drew nearly 200 participants from Rock Island Port Byron and Aledo with remarks by Anna Sale and other officials.
A scattered OCR excerpt hints at a rally and a battle over a more lucrative total sale. Names like Mr Hamilton appear alongside mentions of ROE Island and a six unit figure, but the text is incomplete.
The Rev. Father Charles Francken of Thomasboro Illinois has been appointed pastor of St Joseph's Roman Catholic parish in Kewanee by Bishop Dunne of Peoria. Francken previously served as assistant to Rev. Joseph Kelly at St Marys Church.
Real estate deal concluded after delays, selling the Margraf property at Five Points in Moline to Myron and Nye Jordan of Chicago. The 1ty-two by 190 foot lot sits at Seventh and Eighth Avenues near Fifteenth Street, amid possible plans for a city market and nearby development. The Jordan brothers plan improvements, with several projects under consideration, while the site’s prime location near three streets supports future commercial use.
Fragmented notice reports a bequest of 3668.70 for a foreign mission project. The text is garbled but references the Ayguatena Koreian mission and an act by a late attorney general, with unclear attribution and missing context.
The Red Men of King Philip Tribe No. 94 authorized a 20 000 purchase of the YMCA building on Sixteenth Street after securing a one day option. Banks will loan the balance at six percent with about 4000 cash on hand and planned rent from Mail Publishing Co. to cover interest.
Friday's Daily Dispatch reports Judge W H Gest handling contempt and alimony cases. Adolph Daebelsehn paid 45 in overdue alimony and 30 in attorneys fees to win another chance, while Hans Bjorkman agreed to 10 weekly payments but had case continued a month. Walter Jackson pleaded guilty to purse snatching and burglary, receiving an indeterminate Joliet penitentiary term. Frank Corcoran and Marion Booker pleaded not guilty to assault charges. Harry Hunter pleaded not guilty after burglary and larceny charges.
Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Avon Hoanepia Orion Hudson Ohio and Rock with several unclear surnames and affiliations. The item reads like a historical license roster or residents noted for issuance or registration in multiple locales.
The notice reports the death of Mr. Holly a 31 year old who lived in New York and worked for Deere before moving to Moline. His body will be taken to Albany for burial after a service. A. Webster of the Boston branch called to offer condolences. John McVeagh of 2134 Eleventh Avenue died after an ice accident and tuberculosis. He was 24 with siblings in Woodhull. burial plans set for tomorrow with services at St. John’s Catholic Church.
The Midland Motor Co will vacate the leased portion of the old American Harvester building for Marehandd purposes on January. Deers & Co will take over the space, while Deers workers move out of the entire building leaving room for limited mower manufacturing.
In Tit Bits a girl with skates over her arm declines a seat when asked to sit by a gentleman in a car. She explains she has just finished roller skating and is tired of sitting.
For sale. The McKeever store building at 1420 Fifth Avenue, Lot 22 by 150. First class building. See E. E. Morgan, Ainsworth building.
The Davenport township petition failed after Mayor Mueller rejected it citing a legal technicality. Notable opponents include Theodore and Otto Sinebon on Brady street road and Charles Gerdts George Wickelmann William Bruhn and Rudolph Bruhn of Scheuchen park. Supporters will push the commission plan to bring it before voters.
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