Tax Molinxe Review-Dispatch
Long critique of County Board politics in Rock Island area. An April 29 1881 commentary accuses Chairman Taylor of rewarding a Rock Island ring with committee seating, sidelining eight reform-minded members including Gordon Hollister McConnell Oakley from Moline and denouncing the arrangement as corrupt and risky to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova TD
Wilson Bowhn
Mc Connell
Andalus
T J
Ballard
Little Buffalo
Verve
Drury E Wray Zuma
Fred Osborn
Rocaford Back Injury Cures With St Jacobs Oil
A Philadelphia man reports a severe back injury from a sharp marble edge at a house and credits St Jacobs Oil with rapid pain and swelling relief and a full recovery. The testimonial is furnished by Mr Wm Wall of 1613 Frankford Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Wall
Frankford Ave
Philadelphia
Fragmentary note on board meeting and visors for cons publish
Fragmented text references a future reference for the new Board of Supervisors and mentions visors for cons publish. The readable lines suggest a planning or archival note about board actions and display items but lack clear events or identities.
Embankment Breach Cuts Off Sterling Division Mails
Residents along the Sterling division of the ache Q rely on the line for outside communication but face serious inconvenience as an embankment washout halts mail service and food supplies. Gregory Brown of Overin notes repairs are heavy and farming is disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Brown
Oerin
Wall
Farm Work Seeker Aoy seeks country labor near Moline
Aoy, aged 15, desires to work in the country doing general farm labor. He is seeking placement near Moline and invites applications at Arieood's Livery Stable at once.
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Aoy
Can
Moline
Arieood
Burglars Target Bluff section In Overnight Heist
A Sunday early morning gang burgled three homes on the bluff. They pried a window at Lewis Beers to steal $1 from pants and removed clothing elsewhere. A self cocking revolver failed to fire, but the group fled with about $100 and no stolen garments. Suspects remain unclear though clues point to organized effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Beers
Mr B
Chas Aswavge
Mr Bryant
Fred Schenck
Kidney-Wort touted to cleanse blood and cure kidney disorders
The advertisement claims Kidney-Wort moves the bowels regularly and cures kidney disease, gravel, piles, bilious headaches, and pains from liver kidney imbalance. It asserts thousands have been cured and markets both dry and liquid forms sold by druggists as highly successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qal
Texas Herald
City Council Debates Clerk and Mayor Office Layout
An Alderman proposed moving the Clerk and Attorney to either side of the Mayor with desks. The discussion highlighted the need for clearer access to information, criticizing an old stove and pipe hindering the Mayor’s view of the audience. The piece argues a new layout would improve communication among city officials.
Remarkable Recovery Cited From Hop Bitters
The Salem Post reports a man named Mr Godfrey was given up by doctors as incurable but recovered using Hop Bitters. Ten days ago physicians said he must die, yet he is described as entirely cured with no other treatment. The piece notes a neighbor intends to obtain Hop Bitters for another sick person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Seorge
Salem Post
Rodman Post Office Draws Village Incorporation Debate
The author argues against creating a separate Rodman village to join Moline. They urge consolidation with Moline for lower taxes, shared services, and access to library, streets funds, water, gas, and the city high school, urging careful consideration before action.
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Moline
Stewart's Addition Building Boom Expands Local Homes
Dr Stewart accelerates construction in Stewart's Addition with a plastered house already underway. John Deere repairs and barn completion mark a busy season. Aleck Frazer builds for Mrs Moore opposite Runge. Dr Carter opens practice after years in Indiana, reviving medicine in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
John Deeres
Hay Martin
Aleck Frazer
Moore
Wm. Runge
Carter
Alarpathic School
Indiana
Lis
Spring Announcement by Nortina & Lundsahl
The firms Nortina and Lundsahl invite Mo Line residents and businesses to upgrade their spaces with frescoing wall paper hanging and painting. They promise first class work under personal supervision, a complete stock of wallpaper and high quality paints and brushes, and quick order access through wholesale connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Calse
Lynde Street
Main
Nortina & Lunsdahl
Mourne
Great Chicago Enterprise: The Labratory for Electric Bitters
The Laboratory for the manufacture of Electric Bitters is a prominent Chicago enterprise offering many jobs. Its remarkable remedy quickly sells out as its merit becomes known, curing where others fail at a fair fifty cent price. Sold by all druggists.
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Chicago
Old Settlers Remembered in Hampton Deaths
Obituary notices for HF Thomas of Hampton and S L Bretton of Maine detail Thomas death on April 1 with burial April 14, his shoemaker life in Tremont and Hampton, and Bretton’s death on the 72d after illness, his burial in Hampton Cemetery, and estate worth 50 000 to 75 000 to grandchildren. Also ad for Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup touting quick cough relief at twenty five or fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HF Thomas
Hampton
Efe
Bridgewater
Mass
Tremont
Tazewell County
Rock Island County
Thomas
S L Bretton
Harper
Congregational
Bretton
Maine
Raft Boats Return to River for Summer Work
The C J Caffrey of Weyerhaeuser and Denkman docks at Lynde street for repairs by Williams White & Co. The J S Keator, under Captain Day, lies at Bass street after morning landing. freshly painted and ready to haul logs for Keator Son's mill. Moline of Dimock Gould & Co. arrived Wednesday, was supplied, and proceeds upriver. The area is in fine condition for the season with hulls and machinery overhauled and bright new paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J Caffrey
Weyerhaeuser & Denkman
Lynde Street
Willams, White & Co
J S Keator
Captain Day
Bass Street
Keator & Son
Dimock Gould & Co
Bess
In Memoriam Margaret Osborn 1832 1881 Maline HN
In Maline HN April 1881 Mrs Margaret Osborn aged 49 died. The Woman's Suffrage Society of Maline records sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved sons and friends. Resolutions note her christian virtues and contributions to the society. They direct publication in the Mouse Dispatch and a copy to the family. By order of Society Mrs C W Heald Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maline
Margaret Osborn
Wuegreas
Woman's Suffrage Society of
Mrg
C. W. Heald
City Shovelers Begin Cleanup After Fall Waste Build Up
The Streets. Shallberg's shovelers scraped the dirty hide off the streets this morning in Market Square where waste has accumulated since last Fall. The Superintendent says four thorough cleanings will be carried out citywide in a week to ten days making Molthe streets and gutters as clean as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallberg
Market Square
County Supervisors Name New Committees Amid Controversy
The board tabled a list of standing committees for the ensuing year with key posts used to secure Taylor’s re election. Critics say several experienced members were sidelined while less qualified allies gained influence, including disputes over dates and public service records. Daniel Gordon and other prominent figures face criticism as the slate favors a few supported by the chair.
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Co N'Y
Board of Supervisra
Taylor
Daniel Gordon
Ballard
Immerman
Wilson
Ritter
Burrall Town
Opsborn
Lees
Campbell Equalizion
Campbell Equalizion—A F Hollister, Little, Schneider, Oakley, Burrall
Schneider
Hollister
Blomberg
Atkinson
Osborn
Liphardt
Albrecht
Hirsch
Wieon
Heath
Campbell
Gordon
Wray
Reid
Wras
Little
Hirsch Jatt
Zimmerman
Oakley
McConsell
Death of S L Brettun in Hampton with burial details
Announcement from Hampton notes the death of S L Brettun at nine o clock after a long illness of lung fever. Funeral services are Sunday at 1 PM from his late residence. Born May 11 1806 in Livermore Maine he came to this place in 1837 and remained active in business. His wife survives with three grandchildren. he held various county offices and invested in Kansas real estate. His children include Mrs Frances Black Mrs Dr Crapster and Clarence who drowned in boyhood.
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Review-Dispatch
L Brettun
Bretton
Livermore
Maine
G C Brack
Winfield
Kansas
Brettun Crapster
Kansas City
Louise Crapster
Brettun
Frances Black
Hampton
Dr Crapster
St Teun
Clarence
A Few Lines on Jones The Photographer
A local writer defends photographer Jones praising his skill and enterprise. The piece notes Jones can improve appearances through his art, describes improved studio decor, and asserts his reputation extends beyond Moline to the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disi
Jones
Ele
Hin
Mr Jones
Isis
West
Sweet Scraping and Waste Reconsidered for Farms
The article notes that city street scrapings, dirt from the weekly cleanups, could fertilize adjacent farmland instead of filling dumps. It urges better reuse of valuable organic material and suggests farmers and truckers would pay well for such fertilizers, even in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallberg
Moline
Almanac and Cook Book Sends Fee to Rumford Chemical Works
The Holsford Almanac and Cook Book sent a fee of application to Rumford Chemical Works in Providence Rhode Island for services or product consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holsford Almanac
Rumford Chemical Works
Providence
R. I
Probate Court Records Advance Several Estates
The Probate Court pages show the final account of administrator for Elisha Jackson now filed and approved, closing the estate. Conservatorship of Mary Ann Hoon granted to Josiah G. Heck with a $3,000 bond approved. Petition in the estate of Helen McBurney by William L. Hynes for an appointment to James McBurney. citation ordered.
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Elisha Jackson
Mary Ann Hoon
Josiah G. Heck
Helen McBurney
Wm. L. Hynes
James McBurney
Little Boy Drowns In cistern accident
Coroner holds inquest into the death of Alfred Price five year old son of William Price of the western city. A cistern beneath the back stairway entrapped the child after he followed Lida Bennett to draw water. Rescue attempts failed and the jury found accidental drowning.
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Pey
Morris
Alfred Price
Wm. Price
Lida Bennett
Hannecke
Price
Dunn
Himg
Obituary notices for Wm Bassett and Margaret Proudfoot Osborn
Wm Bassett 32 of Wells Street died Wednesday after a sudden cerebro spinal meningitis death occurred about 27 hours after onset. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral tomorrow from the house with Rev C Barnard officiating. Margaret Proudfoot Osborn born October 23 1833 in Liverpool England married Philander Osborn in Davenport Iowa 1862. She died this morning about 8 oclock. Funeral from the residence of Mrs Alonzo Nourse Sunday afternoon at 2 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Bassett
Dimock, Gould & Co
Wells Street
Pom Tomorrdow
Rev . C. Barnard
Margaret (Proydfoot) Osborn
Liverpoo
Anglard
Jennie Proudfoot
Philander Osborn
Davenport
Iowa
Moline
Saabella
Edwards W
James
Alonzo Nourse
Tragic Train Wreck Surprises Sleeping Passenger
In the Meredosia incident the C M and St P express plunged into the channel. A sleeping car passenger was not awakened by the crash and remained in his bunk until aroused and dressed, fleeing toward Albany as if the river were pressing him forward. He escaped injury and confusion, grateful to be safe.
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St P. Express
Meredosia
Albany
Mississippi
Death of Mrs Thos Jenkins Remains In Rock Island
Neighbors recall her as an excellent lady who suffered illness for years. She died Tuesday morning in Rock Island after a brief worsening illness. The physician diagnosed the cause as gastritis. Mrs Jenkins was born Helena Danforth and was in her many years. She leaves no children.
Probate notices and final settlements across multiple estates
Probate records show proofs of death and widow relinquishments in several estates. Actions include letters of administration petitions, final settlement reports, orders of distribution, inventories, and executor/ executrix finalizations for estates of Hef Thomas Jane I Andrews Nicholas Witamu h John Wells Nancy Predimore and claims such as Wm Fleming for seventy five dollars.
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Hef Thomas
SS Crompton
Jane I. Andrews
Neirs
Nicholas Witamu'h
John Wels
Wm. Fleming
Rescued From Death Claim About Lungs Cure
Wm J Coughlin of Someville Mi asserts recovery after consuming Dr WM Mall’s Balsam For The Lungs. He describes severe lung disease since 1877 with a large cavity in the left lung and survival against odds after two bottles, claiming the medicine cured his cough and restored work ability. He urges publication to help others with diseased lungs.
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Wm J Coughlin
Somevile
WM. Mall
Will of S L Brettin Bequeaths Hampton Estate
The will of the late S L Bretti of Hampton was executed last New Year’s day. Executors named are wife Margaret Brettinn and grandson Charles C Black. The wife receives income for life with the estate to be divided among grandchildren Chas C Black Bretton Crapster and Caroline L Crapster, after a $2,000 deduction from the two former shares. The estate is valued at about $65,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Black
Bretton Crapster
Caroline L. Crapster
Malt Bitters touted as blood nourishment cure
An advert praises Malt Bitters as the best blond purifier and fast displacer of other bitters. It claims to strengthen blood, aid weakness and nervousness from dissipation, and recommends women and children to take them.
Fire destroys frame tenement near Wagner’s brewery
A Tuesday afternoon blaze in a frame tenement near Wagner’s brewery gutted the home of Frederika Hanneke Noone and belongings. Wm Gamble, barn boss at Center Station, lost furniture and clothing. his friend George Ware solicits local aid along the streetcar line, hoping for broad support as the house, insured for 700 dollars, stands ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner's
Frederika Hanneke Noone
Wm. Gamble
Center Station
Porter Skipner
George Ware
Five Deaths Reported In Molina Last Week
The Board of Health reported five deaths in Molina over the past week, including Helena Walstrand and John A. Steel. One case died from scarlet fever and four from cerebro-spinal meningitis, a disease described as increasingly prevalent and fatal. In Rock Island ten deaths were recorded, four from the same illness believed malarial in origin and hard to treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molina
Board of Health
Helena Walstrand
C O Deer
Won
Wassett
John A. Steel
M. Osborn
Rock Island
Music Offered by The Chicago Music Co Representative
Alex F Swander of The Chicago Music Co at 152 State Street presents a selection of sheet music. The firm offers any in print titles and promises mail delivery, noting Swander is an expert with strong ties to the company. Swander plans a visit to Moline soon for further arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. F. Swander
Chicago Music Co
State Street
Moline
Baince Tender Oakley Stays to Help as Rock River Flood Eases
In a town Saturday Baince Tender Oakley stood by his post beside the roaring Rock River after sending his family to high ground. His safety hinged on paddling a boat across the flooded bottom. He breathes easier as waters subside but bridge approaches will take days to become passable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baince Tender Oakley
Roaring Rock
Jersey Bull Don Pero Prominent In A L Dasworth Herd Listing
A L Dasworth on the bluff presents his Jersey Bull Don Pero No 1755 from Vol VII of American Herd book and fine brown and white Leghorn stock. Eggs available at $1 per setting of thirteen. claims the stock is thoroughbred and urges public to take the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L Dasworth
Don Pero
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Simon Hirsch
P Oakley
Jallard
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The
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McConnell
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Bones
Banjo
Astor
Rocaford
Enietwe
Board of Super
Joulows
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Memoriam
S L Brettun
Sam Heagy
Thos. Jenkins
Nancy Predimore
Executrix
Emedy
Isoreness
fRostep Feet
Ily Pans
Acker
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