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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1881
Page
5
A long list of scattered items notes Mrs. Lingoln and Mayor Grace, a nephew driving a streetcar in Denver, and various names tied to counties, senators, and dignitaries. It touches on Rail, theater, and circus figures, with references to Forepaugh’s show, a kidney remedy advertisement, and a Boston Post endorsement.
Fragmentary telegraph style notes describe Guiteau and court matters, with medical details on a chest wound and suspected infection. References to President Harrison era health, legal moves, and public concern echo in a chaotic dispatch. The piece mingles court talk, patient condition, and political tension from a turbulent period.
The C M and St P pay car stops in Watertown with everyone flush. Livergood brothers build a fine dwelling costing 840 dollars with contractor Mr Berlin of Rapids City. The old building is moved to a lot near Crawford's and will be a dwelling. Mrs Livergood and family live with Mrs S red rice until their new home is ready around early September. Fred Neal, a widower, is noted as industrious and kind. Mr Johnsop of Port Byron hired to teach fall and winter term. Bert Smith of Watertown to wed Miss Jem of Pleasant Valley on July 27, 1881.
A city church official admits guilt, shows deep remorse, and announces retirement from duties. The incident stems from extensive building operations and alleged misappropriation of rare books from public shelves, drawing statements of repentance and plans to step away from church service.
The text describes a competition where players from Masta Burrrerms, Nin rasan Toa Wonatiin tg Dra Ee, and Captain Gabdeands faced a second Backs reguaent. Scoring included a score of thirty by the Ge Pivde.
A July 27, 7581 summary notes a river rise and flooding near Debora Enelpis area with various rural happenings. Reports mention property, farming equipment, fishing, and social notes from Rock Island, Port Dynan, and nearby towns. The digest also references local deaths and a grand jury debate.
Warden Crocker describes Guiteau’s quiet routine in the jail. He reports no visitors except curiosity seekers and says Guiteau has not asked for a lawyer or contact, awaiting the outcome with quiet patience.
The Washington diary notes vacancy discussions after Judge Clifford's death. Ex Attorney General Devens and Chief Justice Gray are cited as candidates with New England hopes for an appointee. Proposals suggest Democrat options if Garfield survives, with Conkling's suitability viewed as unlikely.
The piece notes seaboard to Chicago passenger rate declines, nominal prices, and a beer tax rise with net 1 324 505 barrels. It mentions public sale in Kentucky, growth in Cedar Key and Osceola Florida, and Alabama Mississippi Colorado contrasts in letters and per citizen figures amid broader trade trends. Also reports a shooting in New York Tombs case and AP agent resignation plus a Des Moines fatal shooting between rival suitors.
At the Lumberman's Exchange regular meeting the members debated price changes for lumber grades with mentions of thick clears selects and a four dollar per unit rise and similar adjustments for other grades noted.
Lord Beaconfield's manuscripts and personal effects fetched £7000 at a public sale in London. The item list includes rights and various possessions, while other items mention legislative issues in Wisconsin and international updates on infrastructure, crops, and notable incidents.
Court notice states a Master in Equity sale of parcels of land in Rock Island County after a decree. The sale by public bid will occur at the courthouse north door on a specified date at one o’clock in the afternoon, describing sections and townships with bounds and bearings.
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