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.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1889
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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