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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1884
Page
4
A collage of notices, sales, licenses, finds, and arrivals fills a bustling town page. Vendors tout wares from silk gloves to carriages. marriages, licenses, and civic reminders punctuate daily life. A stray dog, a missing child, and a found item spark small-town chatter.
A rambling local column reports plans for notes from My Note Books in May, a Dwan residence party, citizenship intentions by John Gustafson and Oscar Anderson, sale notices at J M Holt lamps, a lost order book, repainting of The Old Dawson property for a meat market, gift offers from John Swanson & Co, and a leap year party fundraiser by the Swedish Olive Lodge. Additional items include church and school notices, a hospital bed change for Lucian Gaylord, plans for an old shingle sociable postponement, and movements in local business and farming, including Rock Island Bunge Ball Club and Dock Gould & Co’s smokestack project.
Works will be started under the supervision of Mr. Faccett until more permanent arrangements can be made.
Milt Hartzell came back from Chicago with his sister Mrs. H N Taylor. Mrs Taylor remains in hospital with her husband who is in a very critical condition. His wife’s presence and care appear to be his sole support during this ordeal.
Johnathan 8. Cool of Cordova died at his home last evening. An aged, unmarried resident in the county for about forty years, he was well known locally. The funeral is expected to be held tomorrow, though the time is not yet definite.
The Rock Island Mutual Building Loan and Savings Association will receive sorck, subscriptions and deposits at First National Bank of four years old in July. It has 2,500 shares issued and earns 14 percent for depositors. The old rookery at Fih ave nue between Sinsteroth and Seventeenth reets known as Nourse''y Say is being torn down, once a factory. Sheriff Reticker moves into renovated County Clerk office with new desk, safe, railing, and refreshed walls and ceiling.
The Davenport Democrat reports the grand opening of Arnolds Bazar millinery in Davenport drawing crowded processions on Second Street since 10 a.m. A floral alcove displays silk ribbons velvets laces feathers and bonnets with Paris and New York silks noted. Prices advertised as very reasonable and the reception continues tomorrow.
Public notice for a residence at Corracord Avenue and Ath Street Pen reoma. Application advised at Dig Wren office for tenancy terms and location details.
The Atkinson railroad gallery will stop in Moline through May 80h with card photos priced at $1 and 125 per dozen for dus of cabinets at $250 and 83 per dozen The First Baptist church hires Rev AL Ro Morgan to lecture on Life's Battle Nature's True Noblemen at the church Thursday evening April 10 proceeds benefiting the church County Clerk Donaldson issues a marriage license to W H Whhitteside and Miss Mary Allen this morning
Fragmentary post office notices list names including Anderson Juli Dick un Airs Scot Babcock and Jenson E Bellnos among others. The page references August dates and addresses with unreadable letters, urging readers to confirm mail delivery details and distances.
A position sought to care for a one year old infant. Address stated as Parent eavof Disrparcu. Geo. Hill returns from a short ramble at Iseder Rapids Iowa this morning.
Citizens in E. 8. Bailey’s office on Monday forenoon met with neighbors to discuss the Hennepin Canal route. A subscription was raised to appoint a delegate to Washington to present the merits of teredosia route.
Pocket knives forks and locking devices offered at low cost to clear space for furniture at E B McKeevers store in Moline.
Jon P. Lopenstrom & Co. and J M. Holt advertise a large stock of Kansas corn with shelled corn at 50 to 52 cents per bushel and ear corn at 54 to 66 cents per bushel. Holt also promotes the largest garden seed stock in the city at unprecedented low prices.
The Revere House, recently acquired by Mrs. SoD. Allen, will be extensively updated with a thorough interior refitting and new furnishings. Mrs Allan, a Chicago hotel veteran with five years in hospitality, plans a first class, transient rate of 150 dollars per day and a simple yet commodious room layout. A porter will attend travelers, and the location is praised for convenient access to attract both travelers and boarders. The house will showcase premium wallpapers and ceiling decorations, per W P Cram.
Oscar Manson pleaded guilty after altercation with J C Mueller who used aggravating language toward Hanson. The magistrate imposed a $600 fine plus costs totaling $820, which was paid and the prisoner released. The record shows March fines and costs totaling $590 across sixteen criminal cases. Also notices William McKeever advertising western land sale and homestead offers with papers for $14 and land prices cited.
Great bargains on Good Jeans at 65 cents and eight ounce overalls for 50 cents. Prices include long list of low cost clothing items and a gasoline stove shown by E B McKeever of Moline. Readership urged to visit Gould & Co for more deals.
The past week shows light activity with only eight loads sold including seven loads of hay and one of hogs. Prices cover flour and feed, provisions, live stock, and wood products with ranges for hogs cows calves sheep and various fuels and timbers.
Advertisement seeks one or two men to frame a small building and transport to Western Nebraska for erection. Apply at Wm. Mc Keever's grocery store. FT Walton of New York has paid $40,000 for five English horses.
A vintage advertisement touts Emory's Little Cathartic as the best reliable liver pill. It claims the product is purely vegetable and effective for obstinate cases, priced at 16 cents.
Emily Faithful begins her talk titled Shams claiming the concept applies equally on both sides of the Atlantic. The lecture suggests universal relevance, addressing deception and illusion in public life and society.
Papillon Skin Cure Papillon Catarrh Cure and Papillon Cough Cure are manufactured by the Papillon Manufacturing Co of Chicago Illinois and advertised in this paper for sale by Richard Solrbeck and Wm Clendenen.
A Brooklyn report states two in every hundred residents were arrested last month for drunkenness, highlighting a surge in alcohol related offenses within the borough.
The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshall Michigan offers to send Dr Dye s Voltaic Belt and Appliances on trial for thirty days. It targets men and boys afflicted with nervous debility loss of vitality and various diseases. See advertisement in this paper.
The bronze statue of Luther for Washington arrived from Europe on Saturday, marking a milestone in the capital city’s commemorative efforts. The import signals ongoing preparations for a public display and future unveiling.
The notice promotes Der Jones Red Clover Tonic for stomach and health issues, listing quick cures from dyspepsia to malaria and praising overall vitality. It advertises 50 cents and a maker Wm Clendenin, Pocahontas. It also notes Jamestown, Virginia planning a monument.
Florida has begun shipping substantial strawberry quantities to northern markets, expanding distribution as growers push supply beyond state borders. The move signals growing demand and seasonal production timing, with shipments expected to reach major grocers and distributors in several northern regions.
The advertisement touts a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box, for sale by Richards and Suhrbeck.
A Dakota report lists thirty national banks with aggregate capital of seven million five hundred fifty-one thousand nine hundred ninety dollars. The figure underscores robust banking capacity in the state.
An advertisement touts Allen's Brain Food botanical extract as strengthening the brain curing nervous debility c1vousness headaches and generative weakness. It offers a $1 package or six for $5 at druggists or Allen's Pharmacy 315 First Avenue New York. Senator Vance declines to draw pay for his private secretary who is his son.
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg says he suffered a running leg sore for eight years and was advised to have bone scraping or amputation. After using three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve, his leg healed. Prices noted as fifty cents per bottle and twenty five cents per box.
An old advertisement promotes Mother Swan's Worm Syrup as tasteless and harmless. It claims to relieve feverishness restlessness worms and constipation and is offered for 25 cents.
A fragment lists Rough on Coughs products for coughs and sore throats with prices of 15 cents for troches and liquid. It mentions a portrait of Mrs. Mackay by Madeline Lemaire and a Philadelphia artist selling finger nuts at $25 and up. A Mississippian notes, Samaritan Nerrine cured his son’s fits, while Miles City Montana references a YMC saloon.
An eclectic advertorial block touts ozodont as a national beautifier for bad teeth and decay prevention. It extols corrosive acids, tartar destruction, tobacco harms, and daily use after meals. Also mentions Well's Health Renewer and Man Decline, along with products from Caswell, Welch, and Co. It notes Lawrence Barrett sailing to England and Mrs. Albion W Tourgee in Florida.
Dr W D Wright of Cincinnati endorses Dr William Hall's Balsam for the lungs. He cites a case deemed hopeless by several consultants where the patient improved after starting the remedy. The endorsement praises the balsam as a valuable expectorant for breaking distressing coughs and chest catarrh.
Durno's Catarrh Snuff proclaims cures for catarrh and mucous membrane afflictions. The Episcopalians plan a 500000 dollar cathedral in Albany New York. Casswell Haz ard & Com advertise Pure Cod Liver Oil from select livers on the sea shore. It is claimed absolutely pure and preferred by patients and physicians. Juniper Tar Soap from Caswell Hazard & Co cures chapped hands and rough skin. James Gordon Bennett's yacht Naniuna is cruising in the Mediterranean.
The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for dyspepsia stomach distress and related illnesses noting several cures with strong testimonial language. It claims the medicine combines rare curative agents and asserts broad public confidence. It also oddly mentions 5000 Bey strs and 3500 hot springs in the Yellow store National Park.
Mr Wm Johnson of Huron Dak writes that his wife suffered bronchitis for years until a bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds produced a permanent cure. Trial bottles free at Richards and Soherbeck drug store, large size $1.00. Whitelaw Reid reelected President of the Lotus Club.
Advertising snippet touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal cure for cuts bruises burns wounds and skin eruptions. Claims piles and other sores are cured with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents and sold by Wm Clendenin. Also notes a London room containing over 900 umbrellas found in a kleptomaniac’s dwelling.
A sales pitch touts Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed cough cure with quick effect after first dose. The item also mentions Senator Hawley of Connecticut as President of the Washington Literary Society.
A note laments deforestation and hair loss while promoting Parker's Hair Balsam as a cure. The ad claims the product restores color to gray or faded hair and keeps the scalp in order with slight, economical use.
The text mocks old time patent medicine ads mentioning Ilate's Honey of Harebound angu lar Pike's Toothache Drops and Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic as quick cures for throat pain and indigestion. It ends with a note that a shark thirty three feet long was killed last week in Panama Bay.
The issue promises portraits of Augustus Schell Fitz John Porter James Belford Graham and Edison with illustrations of a dynamite gun and Philadelphia landmarks. Political charts electoral college votes since 1860 and a five ballot table accompany comic pieces and fashion items. An advertisement touts Allen's Billions Physic as a mercury free remedy.
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