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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1881
Page
2
The article notes J F Ankrom as the preferred choice for sheriff to fill the unexpired Perkins term. It defends Ankrrom’s fitness, cites his prior service as policeman, constable, and deputy sheriff, and references opposition remarks about his former employer ties. It also records court lists and local legal matters following the January term opening.
The abate publication has appeared after moving from Galva to Moline. It is filled with reading matter, much of it historical, engaging for native Swedish born citizens. Mr Johnson is an experienced writer familiar with the topics he covers, noting substantial encouragement in Moline that should make the enterprise a success. Perms $200 a
At the annual meeting held in Hillsdale on Saturday January 1 1881 Rock Island County Agricultural Board elected John Liphardt as president D M Martin as vice president G W Werneey as secretary J Sells as assistant secretary E P Feaster as treasurer M D Hauberg as general superintendent Lion Trent as marshal J Sexton F Taggart as assistant marshals and three year directors B Joslin W D Talcott Henry Condike G U Guersey sec Erie HL Date of fair Sept 14 15 and 16 announced.
BR Towndrow and Jackso p return, Dr McKignie resumes street presence, Barnard back from Colorade trip, Tie attends dental college in Cincinnati but eyes fail him, Van Brunt leaves Moline Wagon for Van Brunt Co Iowa. An ad extols Dobbins Electric Soap for easy wash days, boasts fifteen years on market, and directs wholesale reorder through Cragin & Co Philadelphia with Chicago branch.
H J Schill deputy collector reports total receipts for the year 1879 35313 82 an increase of 7061 18 from prior year. Figures include tax paid scope 35750 beer stamps 54 cigar stamps 6483 60 tobacco stamps and related totals. J D Dynnine clerk Wabash shops Toledo Ohio notes use of an Only Lung Pad for asthma relief.
Election officials held sessions in wards precincts and townships to review voter rolls and ensure names are on the books. Boards will reconvene on the 18th to complete the legal registry for all general and special elections.
A historical ad touts De Rana's New Discoveries for coughs throat ailments and chest diseases. It claims worldwide reputation and endorsements by medical authorities clergy and press. It urges readers to visit a local druggist for trial bottles priced at one dollar or a regular size.
A fragmentary page item cites a girl injured by naphtha near a stove and burned, a cadet military program for youths, a business setback at Rock Island, and a long letter to the editor defending county political management and accusing opponents, with dense local names and dates.
Rock Island council plans to seek legislative renewal after the Board of Supervisors declined to accept the city’s transfer of the Milan bridges and toll rights. The charter expires next May, keeping the city from abandoning toll maintenance. The piece also endorses Hop Bitters as a reliable remedy in Bay City climate.
The column records weddings forming life unions among J N Dean with Elsie Ryder Daniel Durbin with Viola Bigelow Ed Sible with Belle Walker. It also notes Ankrum Sheriff nomination pleasing Republicans, tax book updates, and plans for lime burning businesses, new stores, and a move by M Palmer to Atkinson.
Wheat futures show activity with No 4 rang ing at about 17 9 10 cash 06 9840 February and January March readings. Corn holds steady with No 2 at 96 17 8 cash 4264240 bid for May. Oats around $10 cash February with bids and prices noted. Barley traded around $4.45 to $4.50 common to fair and $4.20 for select lots. Cattle ranges from $4.80 to $6.00 for shipping quality and $2.10 to $8.75 for butcher grades.
To the stockholders of the Moline Building Savings and Loan Association. A notice dated January 10, 1961, at 790 Point District, calls a meeting to amend the charter by vote of attendance in earnest. Secretary informs attendees.
The text discusses mutual fire insurance as an economical, equitable principle, noting successful sections and dangers of rapid expansion. It lists officers and directors at a 1881 meeting, previews community notices, and mentions cholera discussions and public health topics.
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