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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
2
Thomas Dunn Lone Dimock Gould & Co and Moline Heating Construction Co are named as local creditors in a petition against the auto firm.
Creditors petition for involuntary bankruptcy in U S court at Moline alleging the Deere Clark Motor Car Co admitted on September 6 its inability to meet debts and willingness to be adjudged bankrupt. Creditors include Thomas Dunn & Sons and Dimock Gould & Co among others with noted claims totaling about $2,000.
A newspaper note reports the Joslin county fair opening with excitement and local pageantry. The event features Wheatland and Hillsdale participants, night races, and a range of prize details though much text is garbled.
Public record shows Rock Island Road property transferred in a Tuesday afternoon deed transaction. Total consideration listed as 4 gore with multiple parties including Maher Phe and Shas Sprague Slits Marie Stader etc.
The 60 year old father Charles Genung, a teamster, accidentally caused a horse to step on his young son in a stall. The boy suffered multiple rib fractures, a fractured right collarbone, chest puncture, scalp wound, and possible lung injury but is reportedly improving under Dr Arp care.
A Waemmaton Star quote highlights Misa Cayenne noting the subject's habit of touting an absolutely honest ballot as evidence of a repeated candidate. The exchange frames political integrity as a recognizable trait.
Prof D O Barto of the University argues for high standards in agricultural teaching, plans closer links with schools, and advisory work. He envisions university contact for two weeks yearly in animal husbandry and aims to involve teachers in experiments, literature, and lectures.
Mrs M'Leay led the Frances Willard Union during its annual voting session. Officers announced include President Mrs George Melacy, Vice President Mrs Alice Corny At, Treasurer Mrs Rogers, and Secretary Mrs Hicks Rupe. Mrs Braces Balard named superintendent of Evangelical Work, with various committees formed and a luncheon served.
Telegrams announced the death of Mary M F Flagler widow of General D W Flagler the longtime Rock Island Arsenal commandant. The funeral was held in Wilmington with interment at Arlington and the body sent to the national cemetery near Washington. General Flagler served as commandant from 1871 to 1886 and Mrs Flagler was a prominent local figure. She had been living with her son in Wilmington at the time of her death.
J A Tornquist of Rock Island pitches a standard national code fuse designed to protect dynamos and motors. He demonstrated devices in Chicago and sought local capital to form a company. A dealer expects $3000 to $5000 of encased fuses weekly once marketed, offering possible 70 percent savings on fuse renewals.
Odd Fellows of Manufacturers' Lodge No. 486 elected three officers last week for installation at the first October meeting. Appointive officers will also be inducted and winter work will begin. Elected: Noble Grand Samuel E. Arnold, Vice Grand C M J Van Battum, Secretary Richard Rosencrantz.
Eight young men faced entrance examinations for the ministry during the Central Illinois Methodist conference in Rock Island. The Rev J H Ryan chaired the examining board with Rev O T Dwinell as secretary. The cabinet to review papers included Bishop Cranston and district elders W R Wiley, R E Buckley, Van Pelt, Richard Crews, and J F Robinson.
A reader reports a natural phenomenon on Rock River near Carrs Island where a water passage 125 feet wide and 80 rods long now runs upstream at twice its former speed. The current reversal occurs despite normal river levels and no obvious cause is present.
The Rev Ira O Nothstein preached his initial sermon at Grace Church on Sunday to a large appreciative audience. He used a gospel text of the day, showed logical thinking and impressive applications. He is quiet and reserved, a good English scholar, and Grace Church welcomes him as Pastor Hoffaten’s successor. The parsonage and church had been redecorated before his arrival, matching the congregation’s positive first impressions.
The Moline branch of the National Association of Stationary Engineers earned second prize in the association education contest at Niagara Falls. Lowell Mass won first. GEO M. GOLUD notes the branch’s ongoing effort with 500 chapters answering questions each year. Delegate J E. Noden and visitor George Gould represent Moline at the Niagara Falls convention, which runs to the 17th.
A witty exchange questions wealth as a source of happiness. One speaker notes inheriting a fortune and having family abroad, suggesting money isn’t the true measure of joy. The remark lampoons the idea that material riches guarantee fulfillment.
Major C Riche of the Rock Island district U S Army Engineers released a lengthy study to the War Department arguing waterways curb rail freight rates. He compared costs on routes with and without water competition, supporting a large river and harbor program and noting Moline’s interest as a river city.
A. B. Hansen writes from Monrovia California describing a lifelong subscription payment for a year in advance. He praises constant sunshine temperatures between 75 and 80 degrees and reports his family vacationing in Coronado and San Diego before returning to a new bungalow in the foothills. Mrs Hansen, daughter Helen and son Harold are mentioned along with a brief personal update.
George A. Crawford files final report in Rock Island County Court. Hearing set for October 8, 1907 at 9:00 a.m. for interested parties to object. If no objections, report to be approved and distribution order and discharge requested. Dated Rock Island September 11, 1907.
Spencer Memorial Methodist church at Edgewood Park held two services with Rev W P McVey delivering a farewell sermon as he leaves for Hedding college Abingdon. Rev W D Barr spoke at the morning address while visiting ministers contributed to an afternoon program. Dr Parr led platform work and subscriptions totaling 5211 were pledged to cover the church debt. The church reports 175 enrolled members.
Cordova notes a cool spell as weekend sportsmen bag teas and mallards. The Cordova ball team traveled to Princeton for a game with Bettendorf, but the Iowa team failed to show up.
East Moline schools began Monday with 280 pupils and expect up to 800 by week’s end. To ease crowding, more seats are being added and a plan to open a room in Lincoln School’s fourth street building is under consideration, with further additions planned at Christmas. Teachers are assigned to specific grades at Grenell, Lincoln, and John Deere schools.
Dan Patch day at the Interstate Live Stock Fair in Sioux City drew about 45 000 attendees and marked the event as the fair’s biggest day. Patch attempted to beat his record but completed the mile in 1 58 percent.
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