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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1881
Page
1
The Weekly Review prints letters from North and End county writers, praising loyal correspondents and thanking readers for prompt, loyal submissions. It notes travel updates, farm reports, and local church notices, with references to Nebraska crops and county conditions.
Taylor Ridge residents report rapid growth with two first class stores and a thriving business district. An elevator under construction will hold forty thousand bushels, carpenters push rapid building, and stock shipments reach eleven cars in a day. The old schoolhouse becomes too small. a new one, contracted to Peter Armingoss, should open before winter. Weather remains hot with scarce rain threatening crops and rail lines note track expansion issues. Reverend James preaches on alternating Sabbaths as community life expands around the Marthouse and Baptist church.
A Kedow Dispatch reader from Senington Illinois writes about a hot dry spell affecting Edgin gton and neighboring villages. He mentions the weather and village conditions with brief local observations.
A high water shortage reduces hay supply while a dispute triggers warrants for several organizers. Justice Straomas and Constable Lequatta promise to fund the educational fund. the town aims to end Sunday disturbances and "keep holy the Sabbath day" in Illinois City. Mr. Wm. Sadler mourns his seven month old child from cholera infantum.
A lively gathering occurred last Friday at Jacob Warner’s celebrating the anniversary of Mrs Dan Porter and Mr Ralph Babcock. Locals note the enjoyable atmosphere, with plans for a housewarming once Livergoods house floor is laid.
Cordova notes hot weather rail tests and local business. Farmers harvest oats and drought threatens corn output while frost could end the drought. Howard Meyer’s carpenters push a new dwelling to completion as local archers claim shots and a child recovers from lye ingestion. Public figures Mr Stockwell and Will Adardis travel, Iew Cool recovers from illness, and January Cordova items conclude amid scarce news.
A local report paints a harsh drought in Illinois City with dry dusty days and a seek for shade. Grangers say rain is badly needed as corn prospects deteriorate and yields may fall to half a crop. Farmers work through harvest while labor remains scarce amid a hay harvest to come.
Weather worries for corn and hay as Port Byron residents plan a temperance lecture by Dr Morgan at Rose Hill church on Sunday. Townsfolk enjoyed a busy week with picnics at Joslyn Grove, theater by Miss Mary S. Jackson, and a Literary Society meeting featuring debates on Nature versus art and a look at Biblical scenes.
The Canoe Creek church, the largest in the neighborhood, hosted a Sunday school convention with Rev. Margileth leading opening prayer. Dr. Morgan of Port Byron praised the cause, calling Sunday schools essential for youth virtue and opposing liquor traffic. Mrs. E. Joslin offered an essay on training children in the right way.
Port Byron residents report extreme heat as farmers harvest and town life stays quiet. Wells near Devores Bank and the Postoffice debate fire protection and sprinkling, Col Metggar sells his Nebraskan land to Cal, and the family plans move to Davenport. Wendt and Rathgeler invest in hearses, and Capt Dodge relocates to the Gault House Mo line.
Our town has seen a busy harvest with farmers hiring full crews at good wages. Self binders have saved much of the crop and promise lively times ahead. Government work may begin around the 15th, boosting fall business as repairs finish on three local warehouses. H.S. Thompson’s family departs for Toledo Iowa to join partner Mr. Smith in the lumber trade.
The article notes extreme heat harming crops including corn and potatoes and mentions several locals affected by the heat. Charley Ross, son of a druggist, nearly collapsed crossing the river but received timely aid from Mr. De Santo and Dr. Alightner of Buffalo. Uncle Sammy Goode walks with a cane after lifting a heavy load. The piece also cites Billing's log predictions and Tepees family moving away.
Alfred Jordan dies at 74 in Orion after long Henry County residency. Mrs. Vansant visits LeClaire and sees Lusk couple in Moline. Davenport explorers dig old Indian mounds in Buffalo Prairie but find nothing worth preserving. Market in Moline shows rising produce prices and abundant pumpkins squashes and melons while corn at 45 cents and coal at 11 cents. hay 7 to 11 dollars per ton.
Eight to ten years ago A S Dart J M Beardsley and D O Reid bought land atop Black Hawk's Watch Tower opposite Milan with plans for a grand hospitality complex including meals lodging stables dancing floor and billiards. The project stalled but calls for a resort persist along with remarks on Rock Island water works and the need for reservoirs and proper water systems.
Destructive blazes sweep Augusta Michigan Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Chicago Illinois and Deadwood South Dakota causing total losses from 15 000 to 170 600 dollars. Truckee California also suffers extensive damage with most business district destroyed and rebuilding underway amid suspected arson.
The fiscal year ending June 30 saw U S merchandise imports at 642 593 219 dollars while exports reached 902 319 473 dollars both records for prior years. Declines in import prices offset by strong export value mark a robust trade period with broad growth.
A large majority of Americans favor Kidney-Wort for liver and kidney ailments but dislike dry preparation. A liquid form now appears, highly concentrated and easy to take, claimed as effective as the dry version. Louisville Post endorses the new candidate.
Forepaugh will perform in Rock Island on Monday the 15th with novelties unseen in the western circus. Highlights include bicycle acts Ella Zuila the female Blondin walking blindfolded with sacks on her feet and her daughter on the wire. A man shot from a cannon and other animals displays promise a full value parade and show. People are urged to attend early for a splendid display and to judge Forepaugh the best showman.
David R Wood a long time resident of the Moline area died at his brother Wellington s home near Green River station on Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock He was 74 last March and his wife had died earlier He leaves grown scattered children with Lyman near Lincoln Neb and Eph elsewhere The community regards him as a pious exemplary man and he will be missed by nearby settlers at the River side cemetery services were planned for Friday afternoon
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