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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
1
A fragment notes a Wisconsin phone line seeking a franchise to operate in Siliv, with an ordinance already presented. The readable text mentions current operations and a request for rights under a proposed legal framework.
Union Electric Telephone and Telegraph Co plans October 22 Rock Island talks on expansion. Directors will discuss increasing capital stock and extending service with 20 year franchises sought in Silvis East Moline and Bilvis as a first step.
James Walker fell from an apple tree last week and fractured a rib but is advancing as expected. Zuma delegates Katie Mead Edna Momma and Mrs Edgar Walthers attended the Andalusia Sunday school convention. Mrs F L Wake visited friends in Moline. A large turnout from Zuma went to the Watertown fair. Mr and Mrs G C Wake visited their son Frank Elisa. Walker bought chickens nearby, and Nettle Barkshed stepped on a rusty nail. Dr Bruner treated the wound and she is recovering well.
Local report notes plans to plant trees along the Hennepin area. Mentions residents William Parker and Alice Beal among those referenced, with other community names appearing in scattered notes. The item reads as a short community bullet, listing various individuals connected to the proposed project.
Town city Iowa October 17 B A Little brakeman on the Rock Island road was killed last night at Oxford fifteen miles west of here A freight train ran over him horribly mangled Hoe wan 25 years of age and single
In a police court trial, Nick Kachivas, pool room proprietor, was acquitted of assault with a deadly weapon after shooting John Russell during a Sunday riot outside his business. The court ruled Kachivas acted to protect property as a mob broke windows and attacked the premises. Russell sustained a slight flesh wound.
Mrs Ingrid Selander aged 80 died at 5 a.m. Monday at her daughter Mrs Frank Fall’s home in Moline. Born in Sweden March 14 1827 she spent most of her life there. Her husband Swan Selander died in Sweden in 1881 and she moved to America and then Moline to be with her children. She was a devoted member of the Free Swedish Evangelical church and a life long Christian. Sympathy goes to Lawrence Iverson in his double bereavement of wife and baby Thor Hef Julius died last night aged six weeks. Funeral held at Riverside cemetery officiated by Rev BP K Jonson.
W H Von Bayer of the U S Forest Service surveys the Hennepin canal to test tree planting along its banks to utilize waste land. He and Captain L L Wheeler traveled the feeder and plan a November return for a final survey. The project follows a nationwide effort to encourage tree planting with variety tests yet undetermined due to soil and climate factors.
The Hillsdale Sunday school awarded merit certificates for the past three months to pupils Justin Dalley Hazel Orr Florence Hill Eva Apdyke Nel le Cole Millisa Orr Ildra Becht Mabel Hill Eva Mercer Nellie Baron Alice Orr Maurice Daily Irene Becht Ada Cole Iva Martin Also noted are perfect attendances by Mrs A A Waters Mabel Waters and John Waters. Local visits include Mrs Florence Allen and Seymour Bubcher. Washington Miller died after paralysis Thursday. funeral held at the U P church. Other items mention residents visiting relatives and travels among listed families.
Dr Sandt former Augustana instructor and Lutheran editor arrived for a statewide tour of Lutheran colleges. He recalled former colleagues, praised Christian education, and will report findings to The Lutheran after visiting Iowa institutions and Minnesota colleges. Dr Youngert accompanied him after returning from the Minnesota Lutheran conference meeting.
Coal dealers and large buyers from Davenport to Moline met at the Commercial club to discuss new reconsign ment charges set to take effect November 1. The rule would add about $5 per car and up to $6 plus daily fees for post arrival reconsign ment, seen as unjust by dealers who must deliver coal to buyers after transit. The meeting aimed to forestall the railroad scheme and review options.
Arthur Connor of Watertown appeared at the county clerk office seeking a refund for a marriage license issued October 5 and returned shortly after by the named bride Alice Carroll of Watertown The clerk informed him no refund was available and that the unused license could not be issued again.
Three large potatoes from Peter Crippens farm on Rock River bottom reach the Dispatch office. The trio weighs four and a quarter pounds in total, the heaviest tuber at one and three quarters pounds. Each potato has a central large tuber with smaller attached tubers.
A jury awarded 200 in damages in a case brought by Ed De Coster against King Lambert Construction for injuries from a Fifth Ward sewer collapse. The trial proceeded after earlier actions involving the Rock Island road and estate of Andrew Tampurios.
Cordova residents report attendance at the Witertown fair with items from the exhibit. Local driver Howard Revies ran the rural mail wagon during the event. Eugene Hohe returned from a northern trip and Fd Smith worked on a cement walk. Several residents mark birthdays, travels, and visits, while Quarantine ends for the Matt Johnson household after diphtheria recovery.
Neal seeks protection after a Davenport mob chases him into a store. He flashes a gun on pursuers but the proprietor orders him out, aided by a sympathizer with liberal leanings.
Violence erupts as a mob targets Attorney C W Neal amid saloon reform tensions in Davenport. Neal draws a revolver to deter attackers while Dr A Richter and supporters plan to honor Richter with a gold headed cane. Police guard Neal and escort him after a court delay in the assault case against Dr Nichter.
The will of August Schultz of Moline admitted to probate names son Harry A. Schultz as owner of 1508 Third Avenue and 40 feet of north part of lot 7 Nourse's addition in Asoline. Rest of real and all personal estate left to wife Minnie A. Schwitz, who is named executrix.
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