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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1889
Page
5
Minutes from the Bytaras Association adjourned meeting reveal talks of uniting Moline and Rock Island to establish a county or district fair. Discussion covers site near the dividing line, costs, and potential benefits for residents and local businesses.
At last evening's Union report meeting the Buck Island Improvement Association considered forming a district or county jury to oversee a trotting meeting regatta and amusement use. A ten year lease for Sylvan Island and financing details were discussed with plans to extend service and cover taxes. A statewide letter inquiry noted counties shifting from county to township organization, with most men operating under township law.
Judge Glenn ends brief sitting and resets docket with foreclosures, petitions, bills, and a division of property. Notable items include Knowles v Alday stricken, Keney et al foreclosure and sale, King Hamerly report filed and sale ordered, Spencer v Spencer partition and commissions, R I National Bank v Jones motion for receiver and restraining order, Hannah Vermillion v Jobo Vermillion divorce with child awarded to complainant, Clement, Bane & Co v Lazarus Lowry judgment for 65072, Wise v Binzhau and Lane judgment for plaintiff, Gould, Walker & Hememway v Gould & Co dismissed, Walker v Gould verdict for defendant 19.90 and costs, appeal allowed, Breitbach ar ris appeal by defendant and judgment for costs.
William Mueller appeals a case about a liquor ordinance violation tried before Justice Swannsen. Marechal Kittilben reported to the mayor, who once ordered revocation of Mueller’s saloon license. the notice was served by the police.
The Davenport banquet at the Kimball House featured quirky item names and quotes such as Punch a la Romaine with For this relief much thanks and lines mentioning cognac and liquors. The toast and couplets evoke a playful tone amid Prohibition era discourse.
The Rev C L Morgan conducted the funeral for the late Dr Vincent at the late residence Tuesday afternoon. Services were at Hampton cemetery. The deceased was a well known early pioneer in this section and in Moline, with many residents wishing to attend but an accident prevented last night’s dispatch from announcing the event.
A local note describes a young man at Augustana College who spent forty eight hours composing an ode titled What is the matter with Cleveland. He settles on the phrase S McGarigle as a nearest rhyme for barrel, ending with a four line stanza in a playful mock epic about Cleveland.
A sneak thief entered Woolyatt & Con music store by using a stolen key from the rear door and robbed about seven dollars from the money drawer along with other property. Police suspect a local inmate as the culprit unless he changes course.
Ph Hieper a Deere and Co paint department employee was struck on the forehead by a fallen harrow beam while painting Beams. He was knocked senseless and taken home to Rock Island. Dr Arp said recovery possible but doubtful.
Tuesday locals gathered in Stewartville to honor Mrs C W Atkinson on her Sid birthday and celebrate the twenty first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C W Atkinson. Gifts included silver knives forks and a butter knife from Rogers best, a 20x24 picture of Stella in a fine frame, and slippers for Mrs Atkinson. The group enjoyed oysters and music as the evening passed quickly.
Dr H M assists J M Faya in finishing committee work on miles and per diem for M W A delegates and members. The report outlines the age related amount to be allocated for the Des Moines Mest group.
Funeral services for Peter Wildamuth were held at the Catholic church in Geneseo with Father Houser officiating and burial led by Rev. L Winter at the German Lutheran church. Wildamuth, 60, moved to Henry county decades ago, retired recently, and died of a liver complaint after moving to Genesee. he was remembered as a hard working resident who raised a local family. The second obituary notes Dr Vincent’s funeral at his home on Wednesday, largely attended by relatives and friends, with Rev L Morgan delivering the sermon. many mourners wished church services could have accommodated all. The doctor, who lived here over thirty years, was dearly loved and will be missed by family and neighbors alike. His minister’s daughters were ill with sore throat but recovering.
The Rock Island Union reports James A. Bishop of Moline is chosen as Principal of the Rock Island High School starting September, succeeding W. G. Hatch. Bishop, a 35-year-old educated and disciplined educator, will earn 1800 dollars annually amid a field of twenty applicants.
A legislature bill proposes that insurers pay only the face value of a policy in total loss cases. It requires insurers to be informed of property value and premium basis to ensure fair settlement. Passage would curb over-insurance and mandate insurers address value accurately.
A fragmented OCR note mentions Jo Weber and a questionable raid context with unclear details about dates, locations, or the involved organization. The text remains inconclusive but implies law enforcement action in a local setting.
Messrs Van Sant and Edwards plan major improvements at the LeClaire boat yard including roller ways a steam boiler and engine for saws and a planer. They will incorporate the LeClaire Marine Railway and Lumber Company to build repair and raise steamboats and barges with vessels Silver Wave Gordie Eastman Eclipse Evanstille J W Mills and West RAM on the ways. A new raft boat for Capt Sam Van Sant of Winona will be built in spring once the yard clears.
L W Gates, railway postal clerk jailed last summer in Davenport for embezzling a registered package, writes a letter condemning those who sparked his arrest. He accuses Postoffice Inspector Newberger of Democratic manipulation and claims Newberger lacks brains and integrity, accusing him of gutter politics without conscience.
List of remaining unclaimed mail in the Moline Rock Island county Ill post office for the week ending Feb 14 1889. Behringer Mp Joe Ene Bale Fisher C Johansson Johnson MtWH Allen and others are named as pending deliveries awaiting recipients.
An unclear reference points to an inquiry about Billswater involving J. ageinet and others, with details obscured. The fragment suggests a local matter or inquiry needing further context to identify individuals and the event or decision in question.
Parents over the years have allowed children to suffer from headache fits St Vitus Dance and nervousness while cures exist. Mrs P recovered from sick headache dizziness dyspepsia and nervous prostration of eighteen years after sixteen doctors failed. Mrs K cured of sick headache for 85 years and Mrs P from twenty to fifty pills a night. Others in the area also benefited from this nerve food and medicine, Dr Miley Nervine which contains no morphine opium or dangerous drugs. Free samples at Wm Olendepin's Drug Store.
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills as a remedy for heart disease and related symptoms. It promises relief from breathlessness fluttering pains fainting spells and swollen ankles and offers samples at a local drug store.
A Central school activity marks Columbus Day style inquiry as students spell words from George Washington’s name. Pupils, aided by parents, produced 360 and 352 words from the sixteen-letter name with a prize on America forthcoming.
Felice Notes, barber, was tried before O’Neill Edson Reckord on concealed weapons charges. Reckord was fined $25 plus costs, total $32.40, and discharged after aid from a friend. Seven tramps charged with vagrancy remained jailed. Corvin and Merarey got 30 days, Huot and Cling 20 days each, Foley Craig and Murphy 10 days. conveyed to Rock Island by Marshal Kituleen.
Charles Aidas, a Port Byron farmer, was adjudged insane after a November bout of typhoid fever and six weeks of illness. The immediate cause was an attempted strangling of his wife last Tuesday, prompting authorities to commit him and urge relocation with his children.
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