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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
2
In His New Quarters, Attorney J B Oakleaf is comfortably settled in the McKinnie block at Fifteenth Street. He occupies six Fourth Avenue windows on the second floor, with a reception room, a den, and an east room forming a spacious suite fronting Fifteenth Street.
The piece argues removing tracks to the river bank would create park space and boost the city. It claims the project is feasible with 50 000 dollars and that land along the line and local factories would help fund the move. The Dispatch praises public support and urges the business association to lead.
Mrs A R Bryant and Mrs George BR Hull were jolted from a phaeton on the Davenport to Moline bridge when the gate guard slammed the gate as the draw was opened. The dash broke, wheels wrecked, and Mrs Bryant suffered back pain while Mrs Hull escaped with minor injuries and both headed home by carriage.
The Sterling Standard reports Calihan and a crew of nearly 100 with over 40 teams are camped on the Haskell property near Rock Falls preparing the Dixon feeder. More workers and mules will join for the initial mile of excavation, with big machines expected soon. The work progresses under government rules for dirt removal, and crowds gather to watch the site take shape.
Chicago naval authorities plan to move the Wasp to Quebec where Illinois sailors will board and navigate the vessel down the St Lawrence and through the Great Lakes to Chicago. Charles Larson of the Met Line tars is the only local man with assurance of joining the detail as a cabin boy, after serving on the Hector with strong captainly recommendations.
A French physician argues decapitation does not cause instant death while onlookers witness the public affair surrounding David B. Hill. The remark prompts scrutiny of medical certainties and the nature of death.
A burglar drilled the safe at Clark Corbin’s general store in Carbon Cliff in the early hours, blasting the door with black powder and crowbar. About $50 in silver was taken. stamps and papers left behind. A tall stranger with a sandy moustache and stiff hat was seen nearby. The thief gained entry via the cellar and a broken partition, leaving a crowbar and likely a railway tool. Additional thefts of a crowbar and drill bits were reported at a local tool house and Becht’s blacksmith shop.
The item catalogues scattered local chatter. It mentions Officer Bisant and a large shoe, Meese and Dvorak meals, fashion notes on hats and side curls, Hiram Hardscrabble buying a baby carriage, sailors wearing wide trousers, Thanksgiving dated November 24, and postal receipts rising five thousand dollars for the year ending July 1898. It also notes rumors about a prize fight, Tom Turk’s reports, Judge Bronson’s census-like results, and a hospital protocol toward peace.
Alderman Ed Coryn completes a rapid journey from New York City to Chicago via Atlantic crossing and Pennsylvania Limited, arriving in Moline after a Belgium visit. He toured ports and cities, noting water systems compare favorably to his country, but Belgian tram and car services lag behind.
Football officials from Rock Island Davenport and Moline coordinate a tri city Iowa rush football game at the Rock Island ball park. A special train will bring the old gold team from Iowa City for the first in a series of annual tri city matches with numerous patronesses and local dignitaries assisting in hosting duties.
Ament who runs a secondhand store and pawnshop on Second avenue Rock Island is indicted for conspiracy in a case alleging he palmed off inferior jewels as pawned items. Victims include Connelly Laeseke Schafer Southard Chaney MacDarrah Cox. Ben Cundiff Ed Peterson indicted for robbery. Muhleman for wife abandonment.
Major-General Nelson A. Miles visited the Rock Island Arsenal with staff and Mrs. Miles, touring shops and facilities in a private car from St Paul en route to Chicago for the Peace Jubilee. The party, hosted by Major Blunt, included several aides and officers, and the general examined the arsenals before departing for Chicago.
Allison Marshall of the Deere & Mansur Co. office force, son of Octavius Marshall of Lancashire Marshall Organ Co., is appointed a commissioned officer with the rank of ensign in the U S Navy by Secretary John D. Long. He passed a naval officer examination three months ago and will decide soon on accepting the commission and entering service at a naval station or vessel. The ensign rank pays 1500 dollars annually and includes wardroom privileges. His official title will be O A Marshall Ensign U S N.
Rush order filled Thursday for 500 Springfield rifles and a large amount of ammunition from Rock Island Arsenal. Telegram received in the afternoon, consignment ready for transport by evening. Order tied to troubles with the Pillager Indians. second powder shipment in a week after a prior 40,000 cartridges delivery.
In a rainy Sunday service, George S. Bausch is mourned by friends and family. Rev J F Robinson officiates with a large St George lodge delegation and Davenport Moline Uniformed Bank members bearing the remains to the grave. Pallbearers include W H Ammerman George Hutchinson George Reimers James McBride Charles Henning and F M W Anderson. A child influenced his exit from the saloon trade after an act of charity toward a ragged man and his daughter.
A committee of Old Settlers' Association of Rock Island County has chosen the site for a memorial tablet in the new courthouse. The marble tablet will be placed by the main stairway and include a picture of the old courthouse. Pioneer families may submit names for engraving with a 75 cent fee to any committee member.
Thomas Mason and Mrs Peat of Anflawan vanish after a Sunday plan to elope. Sightings at Sheffield depot Monday morning confirm their disappearance. Residents condemn the act while offering sympathy to Mason’s family. public sentiment hopes the pair do not return.
Rev. D. B. Andrewartha, pastor of the M E church, married Miss Mary Chadwick of Moline. The couple returned to their new home to a celebration with friends bringing canned goods, fruits, vegetables, jellies, coal, and gifts. A large gathering at Samuel Middleton's home joined in congratulations and a late supper.
Stockholders gathered at Davenport for the first annual meeting since local capitalists gained control. E. E. Cook remains President, J. F. Lardner Secretary and Treasurer, with F. C. Denkmann and W. H. Edwards among directors. Directors declined to name new investors, citing readiness to discuss plans but not specifics.
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