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Newspaper

Moline Review Dispatch

Location

Moline, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1889

Page

4

Ladies Cloaks Offered At Unbeatable Prices

The ad boasts long cloaks for misses and ladies at prices so low that no woman or miss can fault pride or style. It mentions stock with lengths of twelve and fourteen years and a chic line of outerwear.

National American Non-Magnet Watch and Case Co Forming

A new watch and case company plans a New York City incorporation with $500000 capital. It aims for 150 watches and cases daily, expanding to 1000 daily, seeking a suitable factory location amid bidding cities. Wages could range from $500 to $100008 per month, prompting regional business groups to study the potential.

New York City Buck Am Institutio Meline

Mrs W B Swander dies after long illness in Rock Island

Mrs W B Swander formerly Lucy Bromley born Oct 28 1848 on a farm near Moline died Sunday after years of illness. She married William E Swander in 1867 and lived in Rock Island Des Moines before her death. Survived by husband three children mother and several siblings. Funeral at 761 Second Avenue Rock Island Wednesday at 10 am.

W. B. Swander Lucy Bromley Moling William E. Swander Meline Rock Island Des Moines D. Bromley John O R. N H. A. M Garvan de Moines Foster Coyne Second Avenue

Waterworks Sale Talk Stirring Rock Island Council

The Rock Island City Council debated placing a price on the waterworks plant and opened the city's title to sale. A five alderman committee plus mayor and waterworks superintendent will investigate and report. Competition may come from Davenport waterworks man J F Donahue as Chicago capitalists show interest.

Rock Island O.J. Dimick Bohaffer Union Qurlity Union Square Excel Chicago Dimick J. F. Donahue Davenport

Forsam i ge Vaanen paper debut by Swedish Baptist pastor

The Rev. O. P. Peterson of the Swedish Baptist church launches a monthly free paper titled Forsam i ge Vaanen. He says its purpose is to spread church messages and aid the community, though the text is garbled in places.

Forsam i Ge Vaanen O. P. Peterson Swedish Baptist Church

Tri City Labor Congress Elects Officers At Rock Island Meeting

At a regular meeting in Rock Island the Tri City Labor Congress elected officers including President G Lindes and Vice President J Harris. A grievance committee was named and a petition to strike out Merritt conspiracy and co employee laws was discussed. Delegates from unrepresented labor groups were invited to the next gathering. The outlook for the year was described as very hopeful, with emphasis on Moline’s large workforce.

Tri-City Labor Congress Tri City Labor Congress Rock Island G. Lindes Moline J. Harris Davenport T F. Wheelan J TI Coxsee WI. Cavanaugh H. Bostock P. Bhiletar Can Moline H Bostock Dr. Ligdley J Cruetz Consgress Glae Merritt

Freedoms Institution Reports Strong 1888 Finances at Moline

The Moline Building Losh & Savings Assocation held its annual meeting at Plowman Publishing Co. The stockholders praised 1888 results with total assets of 941,172.82 and net earnings of 6,177.64. Secretary J W Warr presented the report, noting substantial growth and city-building efforts as officers and directors were reelected.

Fru Y Evening Dispatch Moline Losh & Savings Association Plowman Publishing Co Natien J. W. Warr Mare New Bear Murphy George Vans Sanborn

Evening Dispatch editor thanks readers for support after illness

From Ye .Editer. From Evening Dispatch. This is not as built afty-cent card of thanks. The subject did not undergo the expected change and We are minus the corpee. Nevertheless this is uttered in thankfulness that the change did not take place. He sincerely thanks the multitude of friends who aided during his recent severe illness and showed solicitude for his welfare. He departs with Mrs. McGlynn to visit and recover with friends in Iowa and Nebraska, returning ready for work with editorial shears.

Disrayem Reiler

Large dip-tank fire checked in Deare & Co painting room

A near disaster occurred last evening in the cultivator room of Deare & Co painting department when fumes from a large dipping tank ignited a gas jet. Flames rose to illuminate the room, but workers and fire crews quickly contained the blaze. Will Bartlett sustained severe hand burns. two water lines and prompt action prevented further damage.

Deare & Co Will Bartlett Deere Hese

Last Illinois School Journal Praises State Teachers Meeting

The Illinois School Journal notes the final State Teacher's Association meeting in Springfield as high grade and progressive. It commends W Mack and his committee for the programme and urges a rule to allow more general discussion and a single topic per session for deeper study.

Illinois School Journal State Springfield W . ‘Mack

For Sweet Home's Sake to Heal Female Ailments

A defense of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal female remedy. It targets suffering women, urging use to relieve draggy pains, backache, and periodical discomfort, promising restored health for home and family.

Perpetual Motion Claim Amid Machine Debate

A historical report notes proponents argue a perpetual motion concept, featuring Clerk Lipscomb and others asserting machines with continuous power. The text hints at models and ongoing work, claiming power remains sufficient until mechanical wear ends operation.

Clerk Lipscomb Coe

Tippecanoe Martial Band Forms in Moline

A meeting at the Dispatch office led to the permanent organization of the Tippecanoe Martial Band of Moline Illinois. Fourteen signatories elected officers including Thomas Merryman as fife major and Dan L. Ewander as drum major. The group aims to march to Washington for President Harrison’s inauguration on March 4 with plans for uniforms and a potential fifty members.

Dieratrem Ax. Hubbard Jalk Groom Ap Inted Thomas Merrymian Moline Dan Fisher Thomas Merryman Dan L. Ewander E. M. Sleight J. K. Greem Charles Mep Busines Charles Mepburn Wali Weadington Perry Merriman Disratcm Washington Wseniay

Donahue Plans on Rock Island Waterworks Merge

Davenport financier James P. Donahue reportedly bids for Rock Island waterworks against O. D. Dimick and may seek to unite it with the Moling system. Locals doubt his aim is to improve service, fearing higher rates and profit extraction. Melin e, current owner, shows no interest in selling and argues expansion will come from demand.

James P. Donahue Davenport Rock Island Moling Donahue Meliné Melinie Meline

Davenport Merchant in Critical Condition After Wounding

Edward C. Parcel a Davenport dry goods dealer lies in critical condition after a knife accident on the day before Christmas. The blade pierced his groin during a pasteboard cut, causing severe injury and infection. Physicians fear amputation may be required to save his life amid shock and possible poison.

Edward C. Parcel Davenport Purse

School Board Names Acting Superintendent After Meeting

The Board of Education met Tuesday evening to discuss the position of superintendent. They named W. H. Match of Reach 4 as acting superintendent and planned further steps in the selection process.

Board of Education Mack W. H. Match Walt

Blayton Dispatch Reports Change to Lecture Date

Blayton Bureau notes Unferseen gird forces date change for Dr Ins's lecture. Friday February likely set. Y M C A board reelected officers including B M Quick president O Li Gar vice president C E White general secretary N W Woodsor assistant secretary and M C Barrett instructor for the coming year.

Gunsculus Weedford Blayton Ins B. M. Quick O. Li Gar

House Warming Party for Hartwells at New Residence

A Friday gathering in Weed Park celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hartwell’s new home. About twenty couples attended the event enjoying a dance and night of hospitality before departing late to mark the house warming.

Daniel Hartwell Weed Park Mr. Hartwell

A J Blethes Invests in Local Coal Lands

A J Blethes of the Minneapolis Tribune, while visiting relatives in Hamptor, arranged investments in local coal lands. He purchased the Perry mines and 1,200 acres at Briar Bluff for 36000 dollars, the Park & Hillier property of '190 at Doal Valley for 12000 dollars, and seeks terms for the Blossemburg project.

A. J. Blethes Minnieapolis Tribune Hamptor Perry Briar Bluff Park & Hillier Doal Valley Blossemburg

New Mileage Tickets Promoted by Western States Associations

General managers of western states associations issue new uniform mileage tickets. The card describes a purchase contract requiring purchaser presence and signature before use. Detachments, non transfer, and conductor verification are required. unsigned or detached passes may be void and fare collected.

Ger Igkg

Nee He Tea Store Pranks Create Cat Chaos in Galesburg

A staged sign in front of a tea shop sparked a wild cat caper in Galesburg as youths gathered for a joke. Cats, bags, and boxes flooded the square, with onlookers and tamers exchanging jokes and a crowd pleaser ending with a nominal payoff and the prank’s aftermath.

Galesburg Kannas Sean Tex

Inquest on George Ham Jr Held in Illinois City

An inquest at Illinois City, Justice W H Womacks presiding, impaneled a jury to investigate the death of George Ham Jr. The verdict suggested a dental breach or gunshot-like wound, with details unclear from the fragmentary report. Coroner Hawes reported the case as received with further piper aid.

Georgeham, Jr Illinois City W. H. Womacks Hawes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. H. Swander Im Moline Aden Were Mr. Mark A H. Broddard Mississippi Arch Arch Sweet Poets’ Wives B.M.C.A. Meeting Sautre Mi Hee Buebhy Ie Clendenin Wckiin Arnie Dambric Namevok Rehm HM Bee Woodyatt Usical Instruments Spi NEW American Sewing Machines Woodyatt & GE Fifteenth Street Moline, Mlinot J. M. Christy Rock Island, Ill Moline Wagon CO Lee
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