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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1881
Page
1
Moline headlines report council notes and civic chatter with notices on public library events and a busy rail timetable. Local merchants promote fabrics, garments, cleaning supplies, and household goods as water levels rise and city life continues amid commerce and public work.
Advertisements from Hinsch’s and Hull’s promote Swiss embroidery, avaricious bargains, and new lines in carpets, linen, neckwear, and wraps. Widespread mentions include the Aurora carpet sweeper, Goud & Co clothing, and Furth items, with reports on railroad freight, lumber car requests, and a construction train incident near Walnut Town.
Street car crew led by Jon HaGorrry cleared snow from the track and ran the regular car on time Friday morning. Workers faced a harsh winter but persevered, earning deserved credit for their efforts.
At James Howard's Watertown home Thursday evening Mary L Howard wed George Sible in a ceremony led by Elder H B Wow ten. A large gathering attended and the newlyweds begin life with good wishes from local residents.
The note from Hampton on April 3 mentions Reapy MADE clothing at Hinson's and H. F. Thomas praising S. W. Wheelock's nominations. The first fish of the season, a 12 pound buffalo, was caught on the wharf in front of the store yesterday. Politically Rock Island is calmer than Moline with internal party discipline noted.
A fragmented business notice describes a printing or stationery firm offering blank books and order handling. It hints at specialized work and practical lines but the text is garbled, leaving unclear names, dates, or locations.
Fragmentary report notes the coroner refused to authorize more autopsy costs after recovering stomach contents for analysis. Authorities cite crime involvement as a factor, with expenses deemed not justified. The text is incomplete but indicates a controversial funding decision in a suspected criminal investigation.
A fragmented OCR note mentions names and place hints in Cornwall with minimal readable context. No clear event date or outcome is discernible. content appears garbled and incomplete. Further readable details are unavailable for a fuller summary.
Caps at Hinsons. Tax instruments removed from the American Union Telegraph Office. Wires taken down and merchants' petition folded and filed. The late operator Mr Mumma notified his services are no longer required. Moline now has a single telegraph office at the C R I P depot.
A large invited company gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Christy's home on Thursday evening for music and socializing followed by a substantial supper. The event drew a cross section of the town including deacons doctors clerks and teachers and was deemed one of the city’s most enjoyable social occasions in recent memory.
The text records obituary notes for Aral ben tee and family thanks for support after a loss, and references fees for a weekly Dispatch Herald offer. It mentions medical notes about throat diphtheria and congestion, and a testimonial for St Jacobs Oil curing back pain after eight days of agony.
The following licenses have been issued: Eli Lloyd and Sara W. Williams. William Bardwell and Bertha A. Te. Frank J. Brovin and J.. Lewis J. Cool and Jennie Jackson. Cornelis D. Haer and Asenath Lloyd.
At the regular monthly meeting of the C G Turn Verein on Wednesday a motion to elect seven members to push plans for a new Turner Hall on their property was tied. The group would raise up to 10000 dollars, with the committee serving until discharged, but the proposal failed on a tie. Some members opposed it and left the matter, with plans likely to be revisited.
Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear events, names, or dates to summarize into a factual newspaper item with distinct entities.
The article argues that in city and township elections the courts honor voter wishes when there is no fraud and the ballot is clear. It notes a single ballot and poll list used instead of two may threaten legality, and hints a potential contest could affect council actions and tax levies from the past two years.
The article notes an expected speech by Lo Chase and disputes over Abt Quartette participation. It mentions Soderstrum and Greenback meetings, with Singer Fred facing criticism for perceived political implications and scheduling conflicts. Additionally, a separate brief reports a family camped near Frick's with a dead infant, buried by Undertaker Knox, while seeking passage west.
Prof W H Russell aims for Rock Island school vacancy to revitalize the system. S H Eiker leaves Dindinger Eiker. John Dindinger to run printing. Grimes, ill, back to duty. Parley Williams improving. C G Thulin’s son ill with rheumatic tremor. Chas Deere seriously ill. D S Lewis suffering piles and bowels. Doctors Weasel and Vitzthum treating. Charley Boman upset over nomination. Mrs E J Holmes visiting brother H W Hyde. Dr George Vincent in city. J G Franklin in Moline. curious note about lost items. Wm Mill of Canoe Creek back from Chicago. cattle market strong. Major Clendenin healthier after Colorado trip. P LaMckinnie plans Colorado trip. Abraham Hartzell returns to Golden, Colorado. Mr Will Chandler visits with finger injury. Drugstore anecdote uses Kidney Wort cure.
Township panes turned over tax books to County Treasurer Robert F. Reid and completed settlements. The county total to be collected is $205,200.112. A table lists totals by township.
The firm Cumpeon and Edwards is dissolved by mutual consent. M F Cumpeon continues the business at the old stand and is author to collect accounts and pay all claims. Ep. Cumpson. M F Epwai Moxive. April 7, 1881.
A fragmented letter from Alderman Peterson to the Review editor outlines reasons to crush opposition from rival liberal and independent citizens supporting the First Ward candidate. The garbled text references Swedish readers and local politics in Moline but remains unclear on specifics, dates, or participants.
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