THE MOLINE CHANNEL ICE COMPANY

The Moline Channel Ice Company, one of the leading institutions of Moline, was organized in 1891, under the name of the Channel Ice Company, by W. H. Robinson and J. Guttler, as co-partnership. In 1893, the junior partner sold his interest to the senior one, and later James P. Pearson and Emil Carlson bought a one third interest, each, forming another co-partnership, which continued until 1896, when Mr. Robinson's interest was purchased by the other two.

In 1898, these men incorporated, with a capital of $10,000, under the present caption; J. P. Pearson as president and treasurer, Einil Carlson as secretary, and Dora Carlson as vice- president In 1903, Emil Carlson sold half his stock to Edward Weise, who was elected secretary, and Mr. Carlson vice-president, Mr. Pearson continuing president and treasurer.

In 1910, the capital stock was increased to $25,000. Stock being sold to Charles Loptien, he was elected secretary. Mr. Pearson still continues to be president, Mr. Weise is vice president, and Mr. Carlson treasurer. The company had erected a building in 1891, with a capacity of 3,000 tons, but were forced to increase its capacity, in 1909, to 20,000 tons.

Soon thereafter, a fire destroyed the buildings, and they were replaced by others with a capacity of 15,000 tons. Later they built one of 3,000 tons. The company also handles coal, in 1912 handling 300 carloads of coal, coke and wood, selling at retail, but deal in ice at wholesale as well as retail.

 

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