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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1889
Page
7
Revie Dispatch reports Prof A W Kansen of Augustana College on vacation. Mentions possible resume by Meding Plow Co near Augustana, resignations of McCoy, and local industrial activity. Notes weather and community events across Moline and Davenport with multiple brief items.
Congressman Deat believes contracts to cut stone for the draw pier at the government bridge to the dovest Ruck Téland Arsenal should be let to contractors using longer workdays and lower pay, arguing eight hour law violations and urging cheaper sourcing for the water-power dam work. He urges enforcement of the eight hour law and favors quarrying stone at the Arsenal.
In Rock Island County, M. Sturgeon of Rock Island was elected state’s attorney by about 300 votes over Kagepe Lewis. Rock Island gave Sturgeon a 2% plurality while Moline split 2% for Lewis, producing an overall gain of 281 for Sturgeon in the two cities. The county vote was low and many registered residents stayed home, mirroring national patterns.
William Farrell proprietor of Heck Pean kefuicer works was killed in a road accident yesterday afternoon near the city limits. He was thrown from his vehicle and died at the scene. A passing motorist carried the body to his residence. Farrell was a former president and respected citizen in the community.
The market report covers wheat corn oats and pork and cattle prices with notes on cattle losses from a Tuesday lightning storm. It mentions Alderman Pierce departing Sept 1 for Kingfisher Indian Territory to supervise sewer depots for the Rock Island road and promotes Maguire’s Cholera Preventive Benne Plant.
The Cable diary notes hot and rainy weather, a fatal accident near Rock Island, a road cart crash near the Orangemen picnic, a dog bite to Fred Haigh’s daughter, a stroke of paralysis for Thos Walker, and visits by Davenport and Peoria businessmen. Payday led to light painting, a high pressure malt purchase, and a later fight resulting in Gust fined three dollars and costs. Park, Cable, July 18.
The probate docket records letters issued to Norah Jamieson and others for guardianship and Elizabeth McKinney, listing appraisers, bond approvals, and guardianship reports. It notes estate closings for Andrew Peterson and Fred E White, distributions for Sophia Wheelock, and conservatorship actions for Eliza Forrelius with reports filed and approved.
The chairman of the Tralam Post relief committee receives a grateful acknowledgment from the Pennsylvania Department commander for a fifty dollar donation from BR Abraham Post No 812. The letter notes the relief effort has raised nearly twenty thousand dollars, largely from comrades in other departments, and praises Grand Army fraternity amid Johnstown’s suffering.
List of unclaimed mail for the week ending July 18 1849 at Moline Hook Island county Nl includes Bery Maggy Jagur E Bretaback Wm Meekin Mr Clarey sarrett Millen WJ Durent G Peterson Josie Kifstrom J Priest Mrs Ame rleason Mra Cora Richards J J Herstedt Alex Wansworth Benney Callers must pay advertised and provide fiat date Day W. Gout PM
Mrs Kohler and daughter Emma returned to Moline after visiting friends. The election is over with Republicans slightly ahead. A few women are praised for pasting up ballots before election day. Notices list marriage licenses and names across Rock Island Port Byron Cordova Geneseo. A. R. Morgan visited Joliet to see his son Arthur, ill but not dangerous.
Town notes report J M Buford departing for Europe next Saturday while paving and sidewalk work advances at Utica schools. Fireward, bridge projects, burglaries, obituaries, and stockholder meetings fill the column with local names and actions from Colona to Rock Island and beyond.
Recorder entry book lists many transfers in Moline including Anders Relixt to AJ Johnson lot 29 Sweeney Jackson add and John J Reimers to Henry Hagger lots 12 and 14 South Park add. Also notes discussion on Pullman Car Co rail substitution to Teo rail for Fairmont Park line and potential electric motive power for Central line.
Members of the Business Association discussed uniting Moline and Rock Island before the 1890 census with merchants and manufacturers mostly favoring consolidation. They debated a new city name, favored keeping Rock Island branding, and planned dues collection and room arrangements at the Y M C A or Smith's office. Delegates were named to regional waterway efforts and Hennepin canal matters.
City council approves a 500 deed for a riverfront strip between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets from Moline Water Power Co. A disputed area near Water street Firat avenue is clarified as non municipal property. Mayor Wessel notes public landing use and locates a crematory 40 feet west of the pumping station. John Younggren to relocate with brother in law Dr. Swan Hanson.
The body of Jobo Field, a Knox county farmer near Rio on a C B Q branch, was found in timber after a Sunday disappearance. A carbolic acid bottle lay nearby. the coroner’s jury ruled death by own action. Field, Union Army veteran, had recently faced money troubles. a widow and five children survive. Funeral held yesterday afternoon.
The report covers hay and grain preparations for the hay campaign with rye and winter wheat shocked and ready, oats ripening and lodging noted, and corn fields including John Bailey's prized plot still ahead and tasseling. It notes rain dampening farmers' work and a young death in Tilla Eastburg, age 15, from quick consumption, buried at Orion. Rep Rural July 17.
Jim Sutter suffered a stroke of paralysis on the ist mat and remains critically ill. Mrs. Schliska has been ill for a few days. The facility reports no children currently, with inquiries each week about placing needy children with Mr. Dow. There are 87 inmates in residence, fewer than many years past.
Maj. J. P. Sanger, inspector general of the U S Army, arrived at the Rock Island Arsenal for a special examination of commandant John R. McGinnis. The investigation follows charges by architect D B Schureman related to the contract letting for the new dam to Cleveland Stone Company. Ms McGinnis courts the inquiry to the fullest extent. Milan's new canning factory is near.
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