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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1884
Page
7
Elevated sidewalks raise questions in Des Moines discussion
Des Moines papers debate blocking sidewalks with barbed wire nails and debris and consider elevated sidewalks. The piece questions what an elevated man can do on such walkways and notes how a single glass of Des Moines whisky affects travel on the grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Des, Moines
Monopolies Rally Against Rail Reform Hearings
Chauncey Depew and other monopoly agents faced the House Commerce Committee to oppose public involvement in railroad conduct. The article notes many monopoly advocates present, with few pro public arguments heard in the committee rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Depew
United States Senate
House
Commerce
Ibund
Death of Congressman Edmund W. Mackey Shocks Capitol
South Carolina Republican Edmund W. Mackey died in Washington on Monday morning. Congress adjourned after the announcement and his funeral was held in the Hall of the House with the Senate invited to attend. Mackey represented South Carolina’s seventh district in the forty-seventh Congress and was reelected to the present session. He was a native of South Carolina and among the state’s strongest Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund W. M Mackey
South Carolina
Washington
Congress
Senate
North Dakota Territory bill urged for swift passage
Delegate Raymond backs a bill to create the Territory of North Dakota as a practical measure. The article argues the legislation should have passed years ago and that a Democratic House and Republican Senate could unite in deference to Dakota’s people and economic prudence for future home rule in both Dakota sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Territory of
North Dakota
Congress
House
Senate
Dakota
Inter Ocean
Enid farmer John Ray returns after long absence on 1807 cattle trip
In Lafayette Indiana John Ray, a farmer who left for Chicago with cattle in 1807 and was believed dead, returns after seventeen years in Texas and New Mexico. His wife has remarried and his children grown. Lawyers question his legal status and property rights after decades of presumed death and settled debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Arden
Lafayette
Ind
John Ray
Chicago
Texas
New Mexico
Jong
House Resolution Forfeiture Of Unearned Land Grants
The House approved Holman introduced resolutions condemning unearned government land grants to railways. The 251 to 18 vote signals strong sentiment to forfeit such grants and open lands to actual settlers. Also urged repeal of laws enabling land frauds and large holdings to favor freeholders on agricultural lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
Comotion Reported at Old Poor House District
A fragment from the Gazette notes a lively disturbance at the poor house area, with locals reacting to events on that side. The report emphasizes the public interest and unidentified speakers contributing to the scene.
Body snatching case shocks Davenport graveyard scene
Reported in early hour Tuesday a hired man saw a light and buggy in a nearby graveyard while returning home. The body of Frank Smith, about 85, a pauper, was found despoiled and taken from his grave. Smith had been sent to the hospital in 1888, later moved to the poor house, and died Sunday prior. He had come to Davenport from Dubuque claiming transport by Dubuque authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voss
Frank’ Smith
Davenport
Dubuque
House Bill Seeks to Bar Ex Members from Lobbying Floor Access
The resolution by Mr. Anderson of Kansas would curb ex members from floor access unless they pledge not to lobby and face permanent exclusion for violations. The Chicago Journal notes ex lawmakers ply lobbying with high pay and seeks reforms also at state capitals to curb similar influence on legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Kansas
Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Chicago
Journal
The Case for Specialization and Focus in Life
The author argues that success Comes from concentrating on a single, suited field rather than being a jack of all trades. He urges parents to guide children toward compatible pursuits and notes many wasted talents when people pursue ill fitting careers.
Ball and charity drives aid the needy in local areas
The article recalls how annual entertainments and two bit taming drives collect funds for the poor. It notes that multiple contributors, from diverse people, donate at saloons and churches, with even a steadying “two bit boom” aiding freezing and starving families.
Charity Balls Boosting Funds Across the Country
The article describes charity balls raising large sums to aid poor children and the elderly. It critiques past cheating schemes and urges readers to organize genuine events to continue the charitable push nationwide.
Railroad regulation clash over interstate commerce power
J P Green president of the Pennsylvania Railway and D W Sellars of the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Company testified before the House Commerce Committee opposing current bills. They argued Congress lacks power to regulate railroads interstate commerce and that state law fixes rates, with railways acting only across state lines by agreements. They warned against reducing rights of people and urged careful, limited regulation while noting need to curb abuses and keep rail service stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
J. P. Green
Pennsylvania Railway
House ‘Committee On Commerce
D. W. Sellars
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Company
Arrests in St. Joseph theft case reach Atchison
Lannie McAfee formerly of Davenpo and an accomplice Ennis are jailed in Atchison after allegedly stealing a traveling man’s grip sack from a St. Joseph depot and breaking it open. The sack held samples valued at about 75 dollars. The newspaper notes the arrests and warns that the pair face serious consequences, while reflecting on a promising life wasted by folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Kansas
Lannie McAfee
Davenpo
Ennis
St. Joe
Dannie
Chicken Thieves Strip Coop of Fancy Breeds in Theft
Officers hunt for culprits who raided Thos. Trumbul's chicken coop last evening stealing sixteen birds. The fowls, valued up to ten dollars a pair, were likely taken for eating, as evidenced by the sixteen crowing heads left near the coop. City Marshal Kittilaen offers a ten dollar reward for evidence leading to the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Trumbul
Tom
Kittilaen
Tailor J A Johnson Showcases Painted Storefront Signs
Merchant tailor J A Johnson decorates his shop with two paintings of gentlemen in current fashion. Signs painted by HK J Thygesson, praised as fine pieces of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Johnson
Mr Johnson
HK. J. Thygesson
Weather talk from Dakota settlers in a frozen humor tale
A humorous dialogue from a traveler describes Dakota winter hardships. The exchange covers railroads, winter wheat, livestock, and widespread freezing. A man recalls frozen cattle and lines about thawing with 8 billion red hot irons, noting extreme cold across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Real Estate Deeds Filed in Rock Island Circuit Clerk Office
Deeds recorded show transfers in Rock Island area: J W Churchill to Wm Hughes for $400 on lots 1 4 5 and part lot 6 in sw 27 17 8w. various transfers from 1880s to 1884 including Angeline Thomas to Lucinda McRoberts and others. Multiple parcels in Smith's addition to Moline, Island A subdivisions, Spencer Case addition, and Howard's addition to Rock Island described with dates and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Churchill
Wm. Hughes
Geo. R Wells
D M Hassen
Gin Poecher
Nathaniel Thomas
Angelina Thomas
Angeline Thomas
Lucinda McRoberts
Ellen Thompson
Jan Barah A Smith
John S Smith
Samuel C. Hanna Tol D Chapman
Smith
Moline
Jeanette‘Chapman
Claus H Schneckloth
Taxi
James H Jenkine
Alida J Swensson
William Doyle
Hannah Doyle
Spencer & Case
Rock Island
E H Bowman
Mary Street
Soly
M Gilchrist
A D Cox
Rapids City
Jonas Barber
D Cox
LV Welch
E Daulpaugh
Nely
James M Wier
GJ Neyenhuis
Eric G Johnson
PS Wagner
Lowar
Rock Telend
Mark Howard
John Glass
Howard
John Anderson
John Cramer
West
Probate docket items for multiple estates and guardianship
Probate entries show executrix report approved in the John Schindler estate. Frank Tindall claim of 121.30 allowed in the Wm Tindall estate. final report filed in Andrew M Okerberg estate. guardianship letters for Geo M Woodward heirs issued to Rodway K McCormick. Albert Zeigler estate administration granted to Alice Zeigler with bond. John G Bausch estate inventory appraisement and widow's award filed. widow's relinquishment and property turnover to widow order. Mary More estate letters pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schindler
Executrix
Aled
Wm.Tindall
Frank Tindall
Andrew M. Okerberg
Nist
Geo. M. Woodward
Rodway K. McCormick
Albert Zeigler
Alice Zeigler
John G. Bausch
Mary. More
Final Accounts and Estates Closed in Probate Court
The final account and distribution for the estate of Charles V Anderson, deceased, were approved and the administrator discharged. The will of Elizabeth Bond of Edward Lieberknécht is filed and approved. Proof of death for Margaret Johnson, deceased, and deposition of witness Corbett referenced in probate indicating will probate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batis Es Elieebeth
Edward Lieberknécht
Charles V Anderson
Margaret Johnson
M Corbett
Unclaimed Letters at Moline Post Office Week Ending Jan 81 1884
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Rock Island county Illinois post office at Moline for the week ending Thursday January 81 1884. Names include Armstrong Franne Holde Anderson Christin Gobennen Miss ads Anderson August Mary C Bohn Wilhelm Pramberg N E Bonndro Philleas Miller James Conover Albert Pearl JC Davy Alfred Ratchford Alice Duffy Mrs John eneersae Mary Erané Mrs anna raon James Farrell Seth Sibley Joseph Fr n J Smith Hattle Gustafson Tekla Vurideranickt ae L Hausler Barbara Williams Charlie Harding Minnie Wordy Henry Hanson Christine Words C D When calling for the above letters please say advertised and give date of list L E Hemenway P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Illinois
Armstrong
Franne Holde
Anderson Christin
Gobennen
Ads Anderson
August Mary C. Bohn
Wilhelm Pramberg
N. E Bonndro
Philleas Miller
James Conover
Albert Pearl
Jc, Davy
Alfred Ratchford
Alice Duffy
John Eneersae
Mary Erané
Anna Raon
James Farrell
Seth
Sibley Joseph Fr N
J. Smith Hattle Gustafson
Tekla
Vurideranickt
Ae L. Hausler
Barbara Williams
Charlie Harding
Minnie Wordy
Henry Hanson
Christine Words
Taxes due for 1883 in Moline call city Clerk
Taxes for 1883 in Moline are now due. Please settle at the City Clerk's office, Reator House, REIMER Remxns, Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reator
Reimer
Moline Stopover for Atkinson Gallery Cardsale
A notice details Mr. Atkinson stopping in Moline through March 1 for railroad gallery card photos priced at 1 and 1.25 per dozen and cabinets at 2.50 and 38 per dozen, with a boast of the work speaking for itself. Separately, Miss Christine Benson dies at 20 after a sudden illness at the Bluff home, and Charlie Engstrom’s drinking leads to a balcony fall and a gash on his temple during a painting job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Engstrom
Alfred Celine
Charlie
Fashionable life and hair loss remedy ad copy
A mock urging note about city life harming beauty and promising Parker's Hair Baleam to prevent hair loss restore color and scalp cleanse. Philadelphia police report 250 street lamps broken daily by boys. Emory's Standard Cure Pills claim malaria cure 25 cents. Texas University has forty female students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Philadelphia
Emory
Cure Found For Daughter's Epilepsy Claim
Rev. P. P. Shirley of Chicago reports that after many doctors failed to help his daughter’s epilepsy, the use of Samarian Nervine cured her. He states the drug is carried by local druggists for 160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
P. P. Shirley
Chicago
Delight of the Ladies praises SOZODONT endorsing teeth care
An advertisement extols SOZODONT as superior to dentifrices for preventing decay removing tartar whitening teeth and freshening breath. It claims the product avoids harsh acids and promotes healthy gums. A testimonial hails hops bitters for kidney relief and mentions a Wayne county lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mozart and Miss Kohler on a busy recital program
The program lists multiple vocal and piano pieces by Sadie Bryant Miss May West Miss Kohler and Miss Humegeevee with works including Mozart and Blanch Bure eyes 0 plus a funeral march by Randegger. The next club meeting will be at Mrs Webber in Rock Island one week from Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misees Buford
Seventh Avenue
Rock IsTind
Mise Sadie Bryant
Bonga
Soprana Bolo
May Wested
Wererhauser
Fernando
Iss Guyer
Henrique
Miss Kohler
Alnaworth
Plano
Allen
eWebber
Rock Island
A Druggist Praises Hall’s Balsam For the Lungs
Druggist Isaac Cu Chapman of Newburg New York writes that for ten years he sold several gross of Dr Hall's Balsam For the Lungs and never heard a customer speak ill. He reports it praised by customers and recommends it for whooping cough. He has used it in his own family for years and keeps a bottle ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac CU
Chapman
Newburg
N. Y
Wm. Hall
Henry's Carbolic Salve Claims Against Counterfeits
A vintage advertisement touts Henry's Carbolic Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions including freckles and pimples. It warns that all others are counterfeits and lists a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Griggs
Wm. Clendenin
Electric Bitters advertised as cure-all remedy
An farmer era style notice touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for kidney liver urinary and blood disorders. The ad claims thousands cured with Bright's Disease Diabetes wealth and other ailments and guarantees every bottle. Sold for 50 cents per bottle by Richards 43 Solrbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Richards
Solrbeck
Connecticut Cedes 90000 Acres for Oyster Cultivation
A state program reallocates 90,000 acres to oyster farming initiatives in Connecticut. The move aims to boost shellfish production, involve local communities, and promote coastal economic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Griggs Glycerine Salve and Local Remedies Update
The ad touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal cure for cuts burns and sores with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. It also cites Ely s Cream Balm praised by Mr Nichols for catarrh and notes rising local sales and supply concerns at Exxus Exos Druggista in Independence Iowa. The Cincinnati baseball nine plans a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nichols
Ely
Exxus Exos
Druggista
Independence
Iowa
Modern Advan Cure for Coughs and Lung Diseases
Dr Bigelow's osisive Cure is praised as a scientific compound for coughs colds and consumption. It is the product of fifty years of laboratory experience by a renowned physician and two chemists. Trial bottles are offered free by Wm Clendenir and James Cheney of Fort Wayne Ind.
Menismah’s Beef Tonic Claims Broad Nutritive Power
An advertisement touts Menismah’s Peptonized Beef Tonic as the sole beef based preparation with blood making and life sustaining properties. It markets benefits for indigestion dyspepsia nervous prostration and general debility especially from exhaustion overwork or lung disease. Also mentions Caswell Hazen products and Papillon Skin Cure by Chicago makers sold by Richard & Söhbeck and others in multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menismah
New-York
Sciigaiss
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Addage
Real Eastate
Circuit Clerks Office
L. E. Hemenway, P.M
Christine Benson
John Benson
Miss Benson
Texa University
Muskegon
Mich
Wayne County
Easay
Fiat
Hood
Periaeiia Avenue
New Yor
James Cheney
Fort: Wayne, Ind
Pain
Papillon, Manufacturing Coi
Richard & Sohrbéck
Wm, Clendennen Oo
San‘Francisco
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