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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
3
The record outlines the Arsenal statistics for the year end, noting improved performance and an average force of 74,600 men. Details include the retained strength and efficiency metrics across key departments.
Brigadier General William Foster's annual report on Rock Island Arsenal for the year ended June 30, 1907, notes neglect of the Moline bridge with timber and ironwork deterioration and a proposal to replace the structure. it also details artillery equipment updates, quarters and hospital facilities, fire protection upgrades, and factory work including weapon parts, carriages, and target pastes production.
The annual meeting of the Swedish Methodist church Tuesday night showed strong running expenses and benevolent collections the best during pastor Miller's tenure. Trustees elected for three years Emil Anderson Gustaf Guilberg Frank Peterson. two years C W Lindquist A E Froyd August Guilberg. one year E E Nyquist J P Hammer Carl Larson. Detailed reports from all church branches were printed and distributed to members.
Mrs Ellis Swift of Rock Island files a 25000 damage suit against the city alleging permanent injuries after a defective flagstone caused her and about twenty others to fall into an areaway in front of Putnam Co.'s store. The incident occurred last spring on the sidewalk.
A compact verse notes the shared toil behind progress where some work while others play. It portrays a constant grind as workers haul gravel and level roads, with a nod to carefree chatter and the wheelbarrow crew keeping the path clear. The refrain laments weariness but frames labor as essential to life’s stride.
A Herald described three tired men a lawyer a doctor and a newspaper man sitting in a gray dawn pack room. Empty bottles litter the table and a rat scurries across the hearth as faint sounds and garbled dialogue hint at a stalled discussion about cantatas and music shows.
The item corrects a dated error about the first bridge across the Mississippi at this point. Davenport history shows the camera tone laid on Sept 1, 1854, John Warmer won the contract April 21, 1856, and the Des Moines locomotive first crossed the right bank. The steamboat Effie Aston struck and burned the bridge on May 6, 1856.
The article recalls the burial of Mrs. W H Powell, who died Monday at City hospital after stomach illness. Born November 27 1866 in Atalissa Iowa she was the township’s first white child and the name Atalissa derives from the village. Her funeral was Wednesday at 11 from 613 Highth Street with Rev D 8 Andre wartha officiating. Remains were sent to West Liberty Iowa for interment. Edna Marie Taylor daughter of F L and Mrs Taylor of Forty fifth street died Tuesday at age 9 with funeral services at the home and burial at Bowlesbury cemetery.
The Modern Woodmen of America seeks a site of at least two thousand square feet in Rock Island for a proposed printing plant. Talks with the Turner company for the Turner Hall site adjacent to the head office are ongoing, but the asking price is deemed unreasonably high. The plan includes a large plant and employing thirty to forty workers once operations begin, with a fine building to be erected.
Thomas Reed, 19, reported to police claiming prior enlistment in the U S army at Fort Dodge Iowa and service sworn on April 2. He said he was later at Fort Snelling Minnesota and with the 71st coast artillery near Seattle, deserting in early June and asking to be returned for punishment or duty. Arsenal officers investigate his story.
Over Sixty Years. Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup marketed to mothers for teething pain, gums, colic, and diarrhoea. Sold at twenty five cents a bottle and advertised in druggists stores. Guarantee under the food and drug act. Serial number 1098.
In a wit filled remark the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a New York judge ruled betting is not a crime. The column suggests bets on the wrong horse remain a common temptation.
An exchange discusses naming a new newspaper with possible titles such as Umbrella, Weather news organ, or similar. The speaker believes the Umbrella would attract readers even if not a weather bulletin.
A dubious note recounts a judge speaking of a prank by Tim that went wrong. The recording mentions a frightened “ROOT” event and a fatal accident with a patick and a pocket item. The tone suggests a legal or court context surrounding the incident.
Damaged text from a newspaper page mentions a train striking a bear on its descent and an ensuing jam or delay, but the passage is garbled with illegible sections making details uncertain.
A packed October 17 benefit minstrels for Bethany Home in Moline featured two-part entertainment with a cafe scene, Swedish folk songs, and a lavish dance and costume program. Notable acts included Miss Gertrude Carse in Violets, and Orval Hampton with a two step finale. many featured dancers and impersonations drew wide applause.
Rock Island was chosen to host the 1908 grand commandery of Knights Templar, the Illinois meeting held outside Chicago for the second time in history. About 1000 delegates will attend. Peoria previously hosted the event.
Warren Miller an 11 year old Rock Island boy died Tuesday morning from a brain concussion after being thrown from a horse while taking the animal to water near 9 o’clock Monday forenoon. He showed no immediate signs of distress but worsened until death. Funeral services will be held from the home at Sixth avenue and Fifteenth street.
At its annual meeting in Davenport Tri City Railway Co reelected the board of directors C H Deere H EB Weeks EK KE Cook J F Porter J oF tardner. Officers also re elected with President J F Porter Vice President J F Lardner secretary and treasurer H BW Weeks.
A speaker recalls years away from family, dreaming of returning home each day. Promises to visit at Christmas and in June were stalled by life, with aging farm duties and a son’s growth shaping future plans. The longing to reunite with kin and return to the old farm remains strong.
A clergyman receives notice that Mrs Jemima Arabella Brearly will come to the parish house on Saturday afternoon to be married at the church by the clergyman. The notice asks for promptness, noting the cabin hired by the hour and referencing the Ladies Home Journal.
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