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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1882
Page
1
Epidemic of Silence In Southeast Moline News
Local column reports a lull in country correspondence, weather woes, and a snowstorm that hit as John Morrison’s family departed for Missouriward. It covers church events, a union Christmas tree fundraiser, and notes on residents, farms, and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
John E. Morrison
Charley Stark
Andrew Nolsan
Molice
Rosemund
Nelson
Joebmate
Stark
Moline
P. Benson
D . Wendell
Chicago
South Molina
P.M. France
Coal Town
Wendell
Dingle
Kim
John Weaver
Bcotch Lassier
Haines
Wm.Sound
Jacob Weaver
Jake
N. E
Transit delays and bitter cold hit Illinois city
In Roszar, Dec 9 1868, residents recount 18 degrees below zero on the seventh and a blocked transit view. The Macpherson estate sold land for a new two story schoolhouse, while clay mining and potteries proceed. A holiday mood returns as Christmas plans form amid market briskness and warm domestic drama over frozen plants and a modern burner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macpherson
Fairport
Muscatine
U B
W H Warnocks
Messrs
Stuhl
Venus
Local notes from the Bluff and area updates
The Bluff community reports on church events, new businesses, and local travels. A Brethren Christmas tree fund aids Sunday school gifts, while Dr Carter and Mr Abraham feature in property and commerce news. Delayed coal talks and labor views frame the month’s labor scene.
Bowlesburg Bridge Replaced By Missioner Geo Church
In Bowlesburg Geo Church, the street missioner, has replaced the old Bowles run bridge with a substantial new one matching the old style. The prior structure showed decay as it was removed and a girder broke during removal, noting the danger of hauling heavy crosses over the bridge before repairs.
Port Byron News Briefs and Local Happenings
The firm of Shephard and Williamson dissolves with Shepherd selling his interest to Williamson who will run the business. Harvey Randall was first to cross the ice with a team on Tuesday. Mrs M B Holyoke of Chicago delivered a temperance address at the Congregational church last Sunday evening. A sociable at T E Rogers’ home Tuesday drew a large attendance with recitations and singing. Almost all seats for the Tennessee concert Friday evening have been sold. Gathen, Dec 12, 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Carter
James Hasson
Ulimark
P. Winn's
Gambel's
Stewart
Runge
Willamuth
Bluff
Tux Dravatcon
Sam Kennedy
Morton
Rock River Bottoms
Malcolm
Rodman Road
Pat McClellan
Drayman
Sisters of the Academy
Davenport
Jerry Payne
A Dalstrom
Ed Heck
Cornwall
Bluff Drug Store
Wm. Runge
Rev
Haya
Shureday
Drs. Paton
Capt. Pingree
Mies Aliie Yerman
Cordova
Zimmerman
Alm
Shepherd & Williamson
Shepherd
Williamson
Harvey Randall
M. B. Holyoke
Chicago
Congregational Church
T. E. Rogers
Gathen
Drunk man in Hannibal kills woman then flees to jail
Charles L Lamb son of Dr C L Lamb a wealthy Hannibal citizen visited a woman's home near Hull where she had married his former partner. He fought Hull, was knocked out, then fired a pistol through a window killing Mrs Hull. Lamb fled to Chapin IL, was captured and jailed in Palmyra after arraignment for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Lamb
C. L. Lamb
Hannibal
Hull
Lamb
Republican County Clerk Campaign Notes and Job Prospects
Wri F. Joumeox, chairman of the county Republican Central Committee, drafts books for R. A. Donaldson, the county clerk. Mr. Johnson relinquished a good Buford's store position to join the late campaign, and the piece urges Republicans to find Mr. Jobpeon a suitable bookkeeping position, noting his proficiency in that field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wri F. Joumeox
Republican Central Committee
R. A. Donaldson
Johnson
Buford
Jobpeon
Borm Night Schools Held in New Locations
Night schools in Borm have moved to new venues this season with updated schedules. Local residents are advised to check the revised listings for class times and enrollment details at the community center and library branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borm
A Rascal's Reward
Allan hired a team from Fisk's livery to move his wife and children to Water town but was soon nabbed in Davenport for drunkenness. His goods were attached by a Davenport grocery firm seeking payment of about 110 dollars. Allan planned to flee but faces likely charges and a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Fisk
Watertown
Ktepde
Davenport
Felaw
Mayor and aldermen inspect bridge site after construction concerns
The mayor and city aldermen head to the bridge with Elisha Reynolds as an expert to assess its quality. Critics doubt the work meets contract standards while builders Bullen & Co. may resist any rejection unless funds are paid. The council will publish findings after inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwoods
Elisha Reynolds
Bullen & Co
Near-fatal freeze highlights liquor violations on black list
Andrew West a moulder who is on the black list drank contraband liquor and nearly froze to death on Rodman avenue near Dr. McKinnie's home. He was found and warmed, but the incident underscores ongoing law violations and calls for action to halt the illicit trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew West
Dr. McKinnie
Rodman Avenue
West
Mews Wanted For Public Notices And Church Services
Readers are urged to submit concise items of public interest such as improvements weddings personal crises murders and church Sabbath service notices. Sign name for reliability and deliver by Saturday before 6 o clock for publication.
Rock River Bridge Inspection Faces New Advisory Panel
Mesars BE P Reynolds and Robert Mc Mann are to join a bridge committee for another Rock River bridge inspection. The city council awaits a second expert report after Mr Reynolds’s submission, a reply by Mr Bullen, and a disappointing outlook on the project. The final decision hinges on the upcoming detailed assessment, delayed by weather and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. P. Reynolds
Robert McMann
Rock River
Reynolds
Bullen
Fifth Anniversary Celebration at Sinnets Addition Home
Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Schaffer hosted a lively anniversary party in Sinnets addition. About twenty five couples attended a supper, dancing and games followed by a Jolification. Gifts included sofa inkstand washbow pine centre table chairs frames and other nicknacks from many guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Schaffer
Sinnets
D. L Swander
Elwood Swander
W. W. Gibba
Illumination effort at Brush Elect in Rock Island
An expert, Geo Labram of Brush Elect, adjusts electric lamps in Rock Island. The process aims to maximize light, but earlier misadjustments reduced current and dimmed output. Public opinion views the venture as a remarkable failure as repairs continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Elect Company
Geo. Labram
Rock Island
Winter Work Reopens Slough Power Project
The slough shows hive like activity with Skelapy & Co and government teams at work. Frozen mud and ice are removed and cofferdams held as drinking resumes. Winter operations continue with many hands employed. drills sing in the cold mornings and shops stay busy as water power improvements proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelapy & Co
The Plumber's Harvest As Winter Pipes Burst
The piece notes a shift from wheat harvest to a plumber's season as forty water pipes burst. It depicts a weary but hopeful plumber surveying damages and tallying profits, while claiming no man with ten years' experience can fully prevent frozen pipes.
Ice Boat Spencer Speeds to Load Passengers on River
The Rock Island ferry Spencer makes a rapid landing to load passengers and wait for the ice to clear. It notes that last year the ferry ran sooner, but on January first it faced shut down or reduced service due to ice buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Spencer
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