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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1881
Page
1
The notice invites all residents to enjoy the library closed Sundays, with rooms for reading, writing desks, a Seeton room, a curiosities cabinet, and chess and backgammon tables. Open daily 1:39 to 5 and 6:30 to 9:60 p.m. Sundays 2:00 to 6:80 p.m.
A fragment from a Chicago area paper shows RIOP and WMICAGO lines with schedules and notes on departures to Milwaukee, St Paul and eastbound express. It notes local events including a diphtheria case, Easter activities, a new supervisor, street repairs, and a busy wagon works engine main shaft incident.
Reading from a fragmented notice page shows A P Fisk plans to sell stock at Har vard Nebraska on the 18th and move his family to Moline. Port Byron council bans coasting and sliding, a sidewalk project stalls, and Fisk prepares for a room move to Library street as plans for new glass fronts for Wheelock stores advance. Andrew Anderson dies at fifty seven from consumption. funeral held. Davenport gun incident leaves Fosdick in custody.
Shallberg began work with men and teams Monday to clean streets and clear gutters. Citizens are urged to note the effort and imitate it on their premises. The text references a biblical line about spring but notes the singing of birds remains limited.
Local glazier Simon Hiasca was seen this morning in his show window chipping out old putty and preparing a new front feature described as an elegant plate grass display.
Voters in Rock Island defeated a 25 000 bond proposal to relocate the water works. City officials then opened negotiations with Moline for a joint water supply system, signaling a regional consolidation effort.
Japez Henry D Barron of St. Croix Falls Wisconsin reports severe piles cured by Trask Magnetic Ointment with immediate and lasting relief. Ben Suaw of the Dixon Telegraph notes hog cholera. calls for prompt reporting to foreign authorities to prevent export harm. Motine supplies Rock River bottom with duck shooters. warns ducks should avoid the locality due to scarce open water and better grazing northward.
List of sale items includes 5000 rolls wallpaper 300 border 100 gallons ready mixed paints white lead linseed oil turpentine whitewash brushes and varnish tools. New York correspondent notes a curious social observation about clothing fit for women and mentions a related anecdote involving a woman and a savage incident.
Four property owners on Water Street sue the city for $1,000 each claiming damages from saw dust accumulation around their premises from Keator and Son's saw mill. Legal notices mix with local ads and brief society items about ties, Hulls carpets, hay moisture quirks, and a Wisconsin organ commission.
Obituary notes the death of Dr L E Osrr a physician who practiced in Moline twenty five years ago and died in La Crosse Wisconsin at age sixty two He was highly esteemed in Moline and in La Crosse and was a Baptist church member.
Loxe a Moline man married Ella Truxell by Rev G F Linfield on Wednesday evening. Will marked the event by generous distribution of cigars to friends.
Scarcity of brick hinders Mr. Christy from starting his proposed block at Main and Lynde streets for months. The project will have a roof before the next heavy snow, even if bricks must be imported.
An ad offers brack all wool hunting at 20 cents per yard from Fisk's. The text notes old brick structures on Library Street behind the Post office appear tattered and torn, echoing a nursery rhyme image about the house Jack built.
The writer notes fine days and freezing nights with slushy streets and dire need for safer pedestrian crossings. If empowered as street commissioner, the author would devote effort to securing decent crossings, a luxury not currently enjoyed by pedestrians.
For about two weeks the Grantz family suffered from a gas buildup that entered the cellar and crept into the dwelling, creating discomfort. On Monday morning workers uncovered the supply pipe to locate and fix the leak, likely at the connection with the main.
Local advertises MuscaAring tomatoes at 1234 cts per measure Ar buckle's coffee for 20 cts and prunes four pounds for 25 cts as part of Holt and Wilson's offerings.
Attorney W R Moorsz denies rumors of plans to overturn the recent city election results. He states he is aware of unfounded speculation and distances himself from any agitation or contemplated action against the outcome.
Frank O Herring reports the use of St Jacobs Oil with pleasant effects for shoulder stiffness. The piece then notes street crossing obstructions by freight cars and questions who is responsible for clearance, citing the marshal and potential street commissioner. It ends with musings on weather and public slush.
Harwood found no water as winter froze his hydrant. He drilled a street incision to find the leak and crew workers traced the break to the main with Sam Davis’ men summoned for repairs. In political news, Dr. Barth loses collector race to John Reticker of Rock Island, urging patience before pursuing office.
A brother of N P Nelson rode Nelsons horse downtown Saturday and tied it in front of a Lynde street barber shop. After Nelson was shaved the horse vanished and has not been seen since. The six year old horse is valued at at least $100 and a reward is offered for information.
About 2 oclock Monday morning floating ice swept out a bent for the railroad bridge at Milan delaying trains on the Rock Island and Peoria Road. A force of men repaired the weakness in a few hours and the bridge was made safe again. If the ice floe returns the railroad will rebuild bridges promptly. No ice-breaker exists yet on the Rock river at Milan.
In Salem a quoted exchange notes a man named Mr. Godfrey who was given up by doctors. The speaker asserts he was cured entirely with Hop Bitters in ten days, defying medical prognosis. The tale ends with wonder at the remedy's effectiveness.
The Rock Island city charter governs the Rock River bridges at Milan. The city has held responsibility for funding and maintenance and proposed formalizing control to ensure proper repair. County involvement noted in the document.
Two Baptist factions noted as voluntary and involuntary in church life. J Boyd Knetsar, a leading member, wandered in the unlit church and fell into the three foot baptismal font, struck his head, and was found unconscious beside the font after a delay. He survived and resumed work. Prompt search prevented drowning. Ladies urged to visit Fisk's for cosmetics and faces.
George W. Walker, late candidate, states he has nothing to gain from township election defeat. He admits lying, accepts the verdict, and will continue in his business, not aligning with any party. He notes the People’s ticket carried the vote and won’t hinder challenges to the result.
A relic copied by Mr Mix shows an invitation to a February 1842 ball at the house of C. C. Colburn in Grand De Tour. Managers listed include L Andrus E D Hubbell S Cumins John Deere W G Dana and others. The note invites Mr W Mix Jr and his lady to attend. It notes many managers from Moline and asks how many survive today.
The advert promotes Wagner Gates premium flour and Danville N Y gra ham flour as the best in the world and states L. B. Mapes & Co. is the sole supplier.
A young son of a Keater House cook fell into a cistern but was rescued unharmed. Bennie Webber twelve, on Wells street, fell from a box car on the east side track and bruised his back and arm. Dr Davison attended and declared nothing serious. The incident occurred while boys watched marbles and climbed atop the car. Authorities urged parents to keep boys away from Railroad Street to prevent repeats.
The piece discusses the kidneys as nature's sluice-way to wash out body debris. It notes a malfunctioning kidney can affect overall health and mentions related symptoms and concerns in a fragmented, period-style health note.
Jesse S Simpson of Coe, a Westmoreland County planter, sold twelve of his pigs to Mr Culbertson of Davenport. Six topped 500 pounds, averaging profits around five dollars per hundred, totaling about 309 dollars. Simpson notes local roads are impassable due to drift and spring crop delays cause farmer anxiety.
The city enjoyed several pleasant social events including a Wednesday gathering at M. C. Follett’s, a Thursday dance at Dunn’s Hall, and a Friday evening basket social at Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wheelock’s. The friendly events eased business tension and strengthened neighborly ties, highlighting community self-reliance. WALL PAPER at Clendenin's.
Miss May Kelly of the Dispatch travels from Port Byron to LeClaire crossing the river on ice and returns via a skiff at Rapids City. The ice bridge was safe on April 9 1881 and small boats could run on Monday. The note ends with local wit about a Milan correspondent and winter’s promiscuity.
The proposed Moline to Rock Island horse railway gains a charter from the Secretary of State. Incorporators include S. W. McMaster I Huber Nelson Chester J T Browning and D A McGugin. Books for stock will open promptly as construction is urged quickly.
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