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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1884
Page
1
Telegram from Chicago reports Geo H Wadsworth son of Randy Wadsworth a prominent Rural farmer killed when run over by a train in Chicago yards. Remains conveyed to Rock Island for family handling as inquiries into local events proceed.
The Southeast Moline column notes the funeral of Mrs. Strehr at Universal church in Bowlenburg, led by Rev. Wendell. It reports Goaltown meetings, Sunday school turnout, new teachers, Mrs. Edward Jamison’s return after six weeks and her injury, a Robert Gregg sale topping $2,000, a horse sale summary, school closing next Thursday, hog deliveries, and visits among locals including Mr. Gregg’s throat illness and a critical condition of Mrs. Bastard's acquaintance.
Mr Owens announces a new term at his writing school after a successful last term. Twelve scholars are enrolled already. Mrs Breohr of Portersville died last Friday at her son's home. Lee Silvis, son of R S Silvis, is ill but improving. Peter Siepsum of Argillo is on the sick list. Mr Teaac Reese of Newton, Iowa visits Mr George Mitten. Mr Kapoor moves back to Morris town, Henry county. Fred Grammence plans to move away. The pottery shop shuts for repairs and should resume in about three weeks. A corn mill exhibit by merchant Mr Clark at Verbou Cliff promises to grind corn, wheat, oats, or all three if desired. Call for machine packing assistance.
A corrupted transcript shows garbled names and phrases from a court proceeding. The text references a jury, defendants Amos and Weaver, and scattered terms like boat and Syria, with no clear narrative or verifiable facts.
Holmes Sleight a prominent Moline citizen dies suddenly at age 62 after a paralytic episode. Born Jamaica Long Island, he moved through Geneseo Cambridge to Moline, serving as county treasurer and Union Malleable Iron Co. official. A devout Congregationalist, he led Sunday school, supported missions, and influenced civic and religious life. Funeral at Congregational Church announced with Rev. C L Morgan and Rev. S F Dickinson to preside.
Local items list changes at Bowlesburg post office with A Wetherspoon assisting and George Donald previously handling duties. A hog feeder plans to sell seven hundred bushels of potatoes after feeding them to hogs. George Griffin stocks new goods for his store. Messages mention visiting Miss Ann Weaver and her sister and a January 9 1084 date.
The Rock Island meeting elected officers J. W. Stewart president and J. F. Robison secretary. Obituary notes Albert Zeigler’s death and Mrs. Herah A. Smith’s passing, detailing their family ties and ages, with local reminiscences. The Moline Board of Trade discussed Western Waterways delegation for Washington DC. A story also mentions a German visitor arriving from Kiel and a dog from Mr. Gluesing’s kennel.
The charity event drew about 975 attendees from Rock Island and Davenport with Calico dresses donated for later charitable use. Arts, supper for 25, and Blehl's orchestra provided entertainment while tickets raise over $700 for charity. Harper House donated venue and services. Funeral plans for the Bustard brothers of Bowlesburg set for Friday at 11.
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