Moline Public Schools Shine in Year End Review
The Moline public schools receive praise for strong leadership, high standards, and community support. Commencement drew 13 graduates with one male student amid a packed Congregational church, Schlinger’s Light Guard Band providing music, and acclaimed essays. Alumni events, staff changes, and a near‑full schedule of activities mark a vibrant year as the system plans a lively vacation and a new theatre opening promises broader use for public events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
New England
South
Moline
Malille
Schillinger
Messrs. Cooke
Bloom and Swiler
Rock Island
Reynolds and Savage
Congregational Church
Minnie Stephens
Brett
Miss Long
G. F. Linfield
Mack
Miss Graves
Grammar Room
Miss Healey
McMeekin
Ferguson
Miss Huntoon
Knowles
Tyrrell
The Sun’s Workday and a Changing Affection
The Sun’s daily effort remains fixed at 24 hours of work per day, despite talk of higher wages. The paper notes the sun’s seasonal warmth as a natural, periodic variation, promising only temporary shifts in its affection for this locality as political events unfold.
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Hase
Inchange
Old Sol
Dennis Kearney
California
Harper's Theatre at Rock Island Finally Opens After Prolonged Strife
The old Harper's Theatre in Rock Island endured repeated delays from pricing, weather, and required city sewer work. Owners balked at opening due to perceived lack of public support, yet the building eventually reopened after a lengthy standoff and renewed effort.
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Harper's Theatre
Rock Island
Stage Station
Moline
Cynical praise for rebel leaders now backing government
The author mocks Blackburn of Kentucky and Hampton of South Carolina for professing loyalty and support for army and judiciary while noting their past rebellion aims. They question trust in such men, suggesting self interest and readiness for another revolt, echoing the saying Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.
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Blackburn
Kentucky
Hampton
South Carolina
Ben Hill
Salt and the useless pursuit of making salt
A columnist quips that making salt is unnecessary and impractical given limited supply and monopoly. The piece suggests abandoning salt if unavailable and even moving to Nebraska to collect salt freely, arguing salt is not essential to life.
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New York
Nebraska
Drainage crucial to public health in Moline
The article argues that efficient drainage is vital for health in Moline, noting that neglect leads to malarial diseases. It emphasizes removal of vegetable waste, meat scraps, and dirty vaults, sinks, and stagnant water as key to preventing disease during hot months, urging prompt action in the city.
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Moline
City council urged to adopt drainage and sewerage plan
The article argues for a thorough drainage and sewerage system, noting the city's favorable location for drainage. It urges the City Council to consider a feasible plan so all parties can work toward it and emphasizes the need for action.
TH REVIEW notices free use for charities, charges for public entertainments
The proprietor offers free column use for charitable purposes but warns that notices of public entertainments intended for individual benefit will incur regular rates. This policy applies to all notices published in TH REVIEW.
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TH Review
Local notes highlight Moline business moves and people
Ren Keator attends log country business interests. Gleason and Cleveland form a Moline insurance partnership. Mapes to open a first class grocery on Main street. Various civic and social items include church addresses, boat club delegation, and local tradesmen.
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Ren. C. Keator
E. H. Gleason
Moline
H. C. Cleveland
Rock Island
Henry Mapes
H. O. Whipple
Main Street
H. E. Barnes
Haverhill
Mass
Jim Ross
Tennessee (Rebel) Infantry
Mary J. Flint
S. W. Wheelock
Keene
New Hampshire
Flint
Fireman Killed Attempting Train Ride Across Davenport Route
Antone Reese, a fireman on the C R L & P road, attempted to jump onto a moving freight engine in Davenport to ride to Rock Island. He missed his footing, was crushed under the cars, and died. He leaves a wife and one child and was formerly a driver on the Moline street railway.
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Genesee Republic
Iowa Printing Company
Des Doines
Klest
Antone Reese
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline Street Railway
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Moline Review
Local Department
Haas
Humbler
Harper
Sylvan Boat Club
John W. Good
Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association
Dixon
Chas, Rosenheim
Simon Hirsch
Louisville
Rosenheim
J.T. Browning
Jamieson
Keator House
J. T. Browning
Riley Hayford
Milan
U.S
Chicago
Riley
Custom House
Geo. W. Vinton
Texas
Moline Plow Co
San Antonio
Capt
Clifton Comley
Tax Review
M.T. Wiser
Fred Corns
Georgia
Hodman Avenue
England
Fred
Corns
Anthony E. Mapes
Sweden
Woodside
O.j.beardslee
Argus Printing Co
Marshal Fish
Col. Farquhar
Engineer Corps
Capt. McKenzie
Clendenin
Rodman
Broadway Presbyterian Church
J. R. Miller
R. R. Cable
C.r.i.&p.r.r
Hugh Riddle
Cable
E. St. John
Chicago City
Sherman House
Morrison
Aurora
J. 8
Drake
Rock Island Argus
Island Wild
Harry Able
Burlington
Wis
Rock Island Democracy
The
Argus
J. 8. Gilmore
Tyler Robinson
Mr. Gilmore
A. B. Webb
Field, Leiter & Co
Morris’ Drug Store
Frankie Sickels
Mr. Webb
Frankie
Mr.Webb
Salt Lake City
North Western Associated Press
Review
Revieww
Moore
Dispatches
Association
Union and
BR. H. Moore
Associated Press
Union Provime Co. Arcus Printing Co
N. W. AP
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