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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1881
Page
8
The new depot in Moline by the C R J R R Co rises as a handsome substantial structure on the West Trunk Line. The 26 by 80 foot main building with 16 foot ceiling includes offices waiting rooms and a vestibule. Brick walls tin roof ash floors walnut doors and fine finish mark the design.
The county Poor House Committee must name a successor to Bailey whose term ends March first. Bailey has served nearly 30 years and his experience and character make finding a fit successor challenging. The committee of Supervisors Hirscht of Moline, Mosenfelder of Rock Island, and Wilson of Rural will select the best qualified candidate.
Moline readers are urged to buy locally and support home merchants while noting claims about Electric Bitters curing stomach liver and urinary ailments. The column contrasts Davenport and Moline prices, recounts local anniversaries and deaths at the County Farm, and argues butter prices alone don’t determine overall value.
Local druggists Richards and Lohrbeck in Moline offer a free trial bottle of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. The remedy claims to cure asthma bronchitis cough cold phthisic quincy hoarseness croup and other throat and lung afflictions with a one dollar option for a regular bottle.
At the annual gathering in Rock Island on the 12th, 187 stockholders represented, electing C M Smith Chicago S H Velie Moline S W Gardiner Lyons M Donahue Davenport Ben Hershey Muscatine J S Keator Moline E H Anawalt Rock Island A Lamb Clinton C B Shore Minneapolis E D Rand Burlington W P Brown Red Wing W E Smith Rock Island H A Ainsworth Moline W B Ferguson Rock Island J M Gould Moline. Directors meet to reelect last year’s officers: President E D Rand Vice President A Ainsworth Secretary W B Ferguson Manager William E Smith Assistant RE Shore Executive Committee E D Rand S H Velie J S Keator E H Anawalt S W Gardiner. Company finances strong and future bright.
Probate Court records show Estate of Charles W. Anderson with Andrew N. Anderson as administrator. Will probate for David J. Lloyd with Joseph W. Lloyd as executor. Appraisers named A R Brown Thomas Shires and Alex Owens. Guardianship for John S. Wharton heirs. Conservatorship for Florence Mallory. Estate of Peter St Leger with claims allowed to multiple creditors. Special administrator appointed to contest a claim. Anniversary noted for J G Franklin in Barstow. Train schedule update affects invited guests travel on Sterling line.
Tuesday afternoon session resumes with Judge Smith presiding. Names of eight jurors excused and several not answering. eight sworn to form second petit jury. George McNall pleads guilty to horse stealing. Perry Warren burglary jury finds guilty with one year in penitentiary. Several cases dismissed or continued. Neill pleads not guilty to robbery in Galesburg. L M Buford case expected today.
Taxes for 1880 are due with office hours from 8 A.M. to 12 M. and 1 to 6 P.M. and 7 to 8 P.M. Office located in rear of Moline National Bank on Rodman Avenue. Frank GisNnen, Collector.
The Argus laments the grand fusion maneuver that backed Mr Hauberg for Sheriff. Democrats, once holding a large convention lead, shifted to a delegate format, yielding control to Nationals. On the final ballot Hauberg was nominated, a National win, and a failed unanimous push, leaving Democrats dismayed as the hall emptied before the seventh ballot.
A Rochester, New York woman tells the Utica Herald how her father recovered from a long illness deemed incurable after using Hop Bitters. She notes his health improved markedly and praises the tonic.
A meeting at Rev E C Barnard's residence planned a three lecture and one concert program for the community. Lecturers discussed include Rev Dr Thomas Mary A Livermore and Richard A Proctor or John B Gough if Proctor unavailable. Tickets priced at 1 50 with committees to solicit support from local business leaders and citizens.
After vain attempts to blanket the earth, snow finally settles in by Friday night and Saturday morning shops and streets show heavy usage. Pedestrians struggle, shovels sell, sleigh bells ring, and streetcars struggle along while a fair, even distribution of snow remains. The snow has ceased but ample sleighing remains for now.
The advertisement promotes a salve claimed as the best for cuts, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chillblains, corns and other eruptions. It guarantees full satisfaction with money back in every case and lists price at twenty five cents per box or bale by Richards and Sohrbeck.
The Narrow Gauge Rail Road runs five trains daily with about six cars each totaling 30 cars per day. Coal cars cross the Rock River bridge by mule power, each trip pulling one car. Each car carries roughly three tons, delivering around 100 tons daily to Moline. A south side engine has reportedly operated outside the gate on Robert Grego’s farm along the highway track, sparking a possible interference with country teams, and local authorities may act to resolve. The line has proven highly useful for Moline’s coal needs in the cold winter, and there is hope for extension to increase service.
The Richland Grove Vigilance Committee met January 8 at Clark's school house. Membership stays in the nineties and the treasurer reports a flush fund. Officers for 1881 include Samuel Clark president and Daniel Mowry vice president with Byron Jordan secretary and A. Oren treasurer. board directors are J A Jorden J T Fields Dese Cook George McCandican and N Hammor.
Following are the marriage licenses issued since the 11th listing Marton Surplus and Miss Mary Kehoe Wm Ryan and Miss Mary A O Neil aisson and Miss Martha Lewis and Mrs Parthena C Ver million.
Early Tuesday morning Jas Wendell was caught while coupling empty cars on the Narrow Gauge Railroad near the Rock River bridge. His third finger was badly injured and he was taken to the city by warden Bailey in a bob sled for treatment. No amputation reported.
Local chatter reports illness of Mr. Hopking and Mrs. Beers family ailments, shipments and trades at Bryant & Grail stores, and court news about the Kuehl liquor case. The letter from a neighboring elf laments cold weather, while residents like James Cro and others visit the DispatreH office and Deere & Co. events unfold in Andalusia and Eluer Grass, Iowa.
The text mentions a social dance led by Billy Bis the restaurateur and a musical convention led by Prof. J B Fergason starting on the 24th for eight days with a concert. It notes train delays on the 1& P and R 1 fe Metter Cutty Railroad due to heavy recent Jendw gajl.
A serious railroad accident near Pond Creek derailed the east bound express on Thursday night. The train was late to Moline but resumed to Chicago. reports say one passenger was killed and several wounded. Mr. Bymer Phelps of Corn Planter Works escaped serious harm. Two coaches burned and the bound express is not due at Mali until noon Friday. A brakeman from Rock Island named Shuest lost a leg in a separate incident near Marengo Iowa Thursday evening.
Special correspondent reports lively country life in cold weather with grandchildren and grandparents, hog sales at good prices, and church meetings led by Rev Baumgarten. Local merchants such as Snell Wilhite and Eugene Klein are noted, along with Farm families of Buffalo Prairie and Edgington. Announces building of a new hop house, schooling changes, and Pigeon shooting as a pastime amid community chatter and political rumors about Guy M. The piece mentions illnesses like diphtheria and scarlet fever among children and hints at winter shipments and local commerce.
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