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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1889
Page
1
The Rock Island Davenport area reports diphtheria raging with deadly effect. News notes include local travel between Davenport and Rock Island, a large consignment of farm implements to Oregon, social gatherings, and updates on community events and trials.
The people of Gilbert Town plan a large wolf hunt after depredations by wolves. About sixty to seventy men and boys gathered for the event, forming a circle around the supposed wolf location. They aim to capture wolves and then tackle saloons they view as dens, hoping to make Gilbert a better place to live.
Annie Meier died at 8 P M Saturday at her son in law Fred Christianson home 1927 Fifteenth Street age 69 of lung fever funeral Tuesday 2 PM Riverside Cemetery. Hilda Johnson daughter of Peter Johnson died Sunday morning at 3 o clock of croup age 8 years 6 months funeral Tuesday 2 PM from 1209 Sixth Avenue to Riverside Cemetery conducted by Rev O P Petersaum.
An advertisement claims many ailments stem from nervous weakness and urges use of Dr Miled's nerve and brain food. The message touts headaches dizziness sleeplessness and stomach pain as nerves problems and offers trial bottles at William Glendonin's Drug Store.
A fragmentary report claims a new and great discovery about heart failure and worn out carts. It suggests breathlessness weakness and fainting spells signal a tipping point and mentions Hes as the source of the finding in New Core.
A cryptic note describes a new discovery in cures for a pulse related ailment. The report mentions W. T. Clendent and a deranged sample as part of a questionable claim. Further verification is needed.
Fragmentary text reads like a stray and garbled OCR line with no clear person place or event to summarize into a valid news item.
Mr. William M. Baird of Mayview Kansas and Miss Fannie L. Shaw of Moline were united in marriage at Mankato Kansas on Tuesday December 18 1888 by Rev J S Back. The couple will live in Jordan Valley Oregon and friends in this city extend best wishes for a happy life.
Moline Encampment No 188 1. C. C F meets Thursday with a pleasant time. Officers for the ensuing year named by George G Griffin Deputy Grand Chief Patriarch. The list includes C P Axel Swanson B W Charles Patch J F Oscar Wilson W A W Donahoe Treasurer A O Lindstrom Scribe G G Griffin Representative to the Grand Encampment for two years Donald Stewart.
A Moline Lodge No 183 event ended in a lively evening as wives and daughters arrived with baskets of food. Ogdenl s Light Guard Orchestra provided music for dancing feasting and mirth that lasted until late hour.
Last Friday at Stewartville town hall Rouse Lodge I O T presented instrumental music readings and singing. The juvenile quartet performed comic pieces Charles Cornwall delivered two readings and a harmonica quartet contributed. The program was well rendered and supper followed. Proceeds were satisfactory.
An audience of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad division superintendents, foremen, conductors, and engineers heard C. K Giles explain magnetism as a major factor in watch accuracy. He demonstrated how magnetized watches degrade performance and urged shielding with magnetic metal to protect timepieces while preserving escapement design.
A historical promotional snippet touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a perfect remedy for uterine disorders and related female health issues. It claims to restore vitality, nerves, and general well being, urging readers to obtain it from druggists.
We the undersigned dry goods merchants of Moline agree to close daily from early morning until 6 o clock every day except Saturdays, from Monday January 7 1889 to April 1 1889. The group urges patrons to seek relief from throat and lung ailments with available remedies and notes Moline’s population around 12 000.
In Healey’s addition and at Grand Army of the Republic events, Graham Post members recall past battles and honor comrades. Capt. W. O. Bennett and Col. W. H. Stevens deliver remarks while J. B. McKeever and E. B. Knox offer speeches on war memory and the Post’s five year existence. A local report notes taxes and lighting issues in Healey’s addition and debates over Rock Island waterworks privatization with potential city debt relief and higher domestic rates.
The Illinois legislature convenes in April with plans for election preparations and proposed bills. Leaders expect a straightforward nomination for the U S Senate and strong party unity, while committees will tackle school law and other legal reforms.
Riverside cemetery proposes annual appointment for sexton duties from Chairman Hytoon and A. B. Wright as millionth candidates seeking the role amid local cemetery management changes.
Friday's Evening Dispatch reports a guest group of nearly fifty parishioners surprised the Rev M Hess and his wife at their Rock Island home. After social time and a meal an envelope containing money was found beneath his plate, prompting expressions of gratitude. The group stayed until midnight and left convinced the evening was joyful and fruitful.
The Rock Island County Farmers Institute executive committee sets the first session of the year for Port Byron on Thursday January 17 at 10 am Topics include Education for the Farmer Corn Culture Butter Hog Raising and Hog Cholera A leader will be named to open discussion with general discussion to follow An opening address and music will precede remarks Mrs Theodore Piles of Twenty second Street suffered a severe accident last week breaking a bone in her hat during a walk near her home Dr Miller treated the fracture Mrs Rittere was assisting at the scene with the injured party
At the Board of Education meeting W. B. Mack resigned from his post while Emma Fea was to serve as superintendent for the current school year. Gustaf Adolph church elected new officers for the coming year and reported church debt reduced to 500 with plans to liquidate soon.
Beatty installed Eric Lodge officers with W Al Morgen Jd McPherson J W Ed Cumpson as secretary H H Parks S D Isaac Watt T W ajGolien Stewards James Ewing Donahey and others. Oysters served and a good time had. Thirty members present. Royal Arch Masonry coherence held. J R Blakemore named to study forming a Chapter. Between 35 and 40 Arch Blasons said in motion for support.
The Davenport police sergeant Fritz F Kramer died near 1 am from peritoneal disease after a two week illness. A Prussian born immigrant who arrived in America early and settled in Davenport over 80 years ago, he served in the freight office then became a police magistrate in 1882 and, for the last six years, performed police duties credibly.
Evangelist Rev. J O Read is to begin revival meetings at Firht Baptist Church following first sermon yesterday morning. His message centered on the perfection of God's law and the judgment, with emphasis on Christ’s atonement and the separation of the sheep and goats at the final day.
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