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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1882
Page
1
The Review-Dispatch advertises a 1 year subscriptions in advance for 1.50 with a 50 cent cash premium and calls for canvassers in Rock Island County. It touts large readership and easy earnings while urging community participation and promotions.
The Republican County Central Committee of Rock Island County announces a county convention on July 5 at 1 PM for legislative and other delegates. The plan mirrors the January 3 1841 convention with a slate based on Garfield and Arthur voting patterns across precincts including Andalusia Buffalo Prairie Hampton South Rock Island and Rock Island. The county caucuses will meet Saturday July 5 at 1 PM except in Rock Island Moline and Hawk at 7 90 PM in Rock Island Illinois.
Republican nominations list candidates for county offices including County Judge Lucian Adams Yor County Clerk Richard A. Donaldson Sheriff William G. Morris Treasurer John E. Fleming and Superintendent J. He Thawell with spellings indicating Yor region offices and locations.
W. R. Moore of Moline Illinois declares his candidacy for Representative in the General Assembly. He runs subject to the Republican Senatorial Convention and pledges to serve constituents well and honorably if nominated and elected. Dated June 6, 1882.
The group defends Illinois City against accusations of unpaid debts from last year’s celebration. They claim the county’s event was the most successful, all debts including about fifty six dollars to the brass band were paid, fireworks prepaid, and a surplus shared with workers.
Cordova reports slow corn growth with rye harvest near. W J Johnson spent Fourth in Cordova. Miss Lowry of Milwaukee visits Mrs W G Marshall. A F Hamblin and relatives were in Cordova for the Fourth. Charley Alsbrow resumes night operator post. R J Baker returns from California with new wife. W 8 Adams and Miss Ida Karr wed in Cogtown. depart for central Iowa. School Board names Mrs Walter Karr interim teacher. Town renovates sidewalk to the depot. Uncle Sam ferry engine overhauled at Le Claire.
The diary notes Henry Kempster recovering from sickness and Wh Barton resuming Hillsdale duties. Tom Quick reports two diphtheria cases in his family, marking first in the area for some time. Rock River surplus water floods bottom lands causing crop damage. O Keeffe and others lose portions of their crops. Upcoming events include a public stock sale at Perry Henderson’s residence next Thursday. July 6, 1882.
In a local gathering Fred Knowles was chosen president and J G Osborn vice president at Society Saturday evening. The town notes a carload of lumber for a hay barn and visits from Marion Walker of Keswick Iowa and Mrs T T Dwyer of St Louis visiting Mrs Wm McEntry.
Local advertisers tout cheap clothing and bargains for cash at Good Gould & Co. The text notes the Molineasetesor finishing books for the County Clerk and lists real estate and personal property values. An increase of $35,426 is reported from last year with 600 telephones in use in the tri-cities. The Moline National Bank building receives a commission of palat.
The Great Western of Davenport defeated the Moulder's Union Nine 8 to 5 at Gun Club Park after eight innings amid protests over umpire Van Buren. The article lists various July 4 baseball results across Chicago and other teams, noting league leaders and upcoming challenges for remaining games.
Regular meeting July 8 1882 with mayor and most aldermen present. Minutes read and approved. Petitions for sewer access at Grasslag cellars Rodman avenue lots 2 and 16 granted. Drain tile sewer 8th ward and other street drainage petitions heard with agreements on construction and extension by property owners.
A reader recalls May and June warmth, noting a revived old family carriage now polished and guided by a sturdy horse. They travel Sandusky streets and Island Park drives, revisiting landmarks from thirty years past and mentioning nearby towns Clyde Castalia and other regional spots.
List of unclaimed letters at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending July 6 1882. Names include Anderson Lars Miller Frank C Carlson Erick Pauleon Pehr Callahan Mrs Ella Palmer H Mies Masny Crow H H Piscol John Davis Mrs Aug Peterson Anna M ny min Mise Mary pes Colpiabus Elieson Mies Mary Roberta W Johnson Hannah Shaw Mra oe Johnson Silvia Sweet Miss Bitter Judson Lottie Shorty Wm Kraft Olof Walton Joseph Larson Carl J Wahlert Mrs Henry Mason Mrs E Werner A J Meyer Herman Weberg Charles Veter Ablen Wolf Mrs P H. When calling for above letters please say advertised and give the date. Postmaster L E Hemunway.
Police report a disturbance outside Pierson City involving Peter Peterson Pollos and Ostrar, who were arrested following an incident in front of a local business. Details remain sparse as authorities review the scene.
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