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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1881
Page
1
The Moline Public Library extends access to the reading room adjoining the building with free stationery at the writing desk. A cabinet of curiosities and peat tables for chess, checkers, and backgammon are provided. Library hours are Sundays closed, open 1 30 to 5 and 6 to 9 50.
Marshal Fish reports May sidewalk collections totaling 352.01 and notes prompt returns of the proceeds. In Carbon Cliff residents stage a “kissing bees” event with dancing and adult officials onlookers. Local ads push carpets at Fisk’s and cheap watches at John Lindwall’s while Dr. Frick of this city visits Los Angeles.
Rev. E. C. Carlson of Andover Illinois visits the Dispatch office this afternoon. He is a founder and loyal supporter of Augustana College and a frequent guest in Moline. George Crampton from this year’s high school class will join Morris & Co in a drug store position. Gustav Swensson operates a real estate and steamship ticket office behind Emily Anderson’s millinery on West Henry street. Joun B Kerns and crew are building a new barn for Wixon & Fisk with a heavy top floor to improve horse and buggy facilities. Scarfs and SLEAVE buttons offered at Hirsch’s.
Carns received in Moline announce the Golden Colorado couple Nellie I Wells and Edgar H Smith will wed on Wednesday June Sth. Wells is daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Wells long known in Moline.
Thousands of ladies today cherish grateful remembrances of the help derived from the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It positively cures all female complaints. Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass., for pamphlets.
In Moline and Rock Island a stink from open wagons carrying refuse to soap and oil works prompts calls for sealed wagons. The Davenport Gazette editor is teased over alleged obsequiousness toward official power. A letter from Indiana reports wool clips and poor weather affecting crops. Coroner Morris is praised for diligence but criticized for a past inquest misprint.
Ad copy promises rapid relief for catarrh in five minutes with complete relief beyond value. Mentions a salable remedy priced at one dollar and touts universal effectiveness.
Thousands of persons suffer from various diseases including kidney trouble and bowel issues. The ad implies Hirsch's offers cars and related items, though the readable text is fragmented and unclear about specific products or conditions.
The boys of two nearby towns, Molfke and Rock Island, propose a joint picnic soon. Regular meetings between their groups have increased camaraderie, with last night's visit boosting friendly ties.
Mr W W Bowzsy of the Kimball branch music house at Rock Island is doing thrifty trade in Moline. He has sold a number of pianos and organs during the past weeks and, so far as we can learn, they have all given satisfaction. The Kimball music house is a standard establishment.
Mars. Barney announces that John, Cleveland's son, was arrested for concealed weapons and sent to Pontiac State Reform School for two years after a theft of Babbitt metal from Barnard & Leas Co. Dr. Marshall's Bromoline advertised for constipation and liver complaints. Keator & Sons win rock river bridge lumber contract at 14 per thousand feet. C. F. Avery opens harness and saddlery shop in Deere's block near Dispatch office.
S1Lx and liner and handkerchiefs at Hirschs Dr A W McCanotiss of the Davenport dentists Morgar and McCandless dropped into the District office Wednesday. They advise others with molars needing attention to call the named firm. Decoration Day services were enjoyable and well conducted with a short march and hot weather not delaying exercises. Great credit is given to Chief Marshal Clendenin and L B Mapes for their energy and industry in organizing the event.
The article notes Rev. Mr. Barnard, raised on an Ohio farm, will turn from spiritual duties to farming. It imagines him steering a physical plow drawn by three horses through Pennsylvania fields, joking about grave danger if a rock is struck.
A horse drawing a Singer wagon fell on Main Street yesterday in Rock Island or Davenport. He was helped up and re-hitched in the same manner. The writer suggests arresting the owner for cruelty and notes the animal appeared starved and weak. Also reports christening of Dan Goulli baby with gifts from Mrs. Gould and Mr. Gould.
In Moline the Congregational church presented Rev. Elihu C Barnard and his wife a gold Elgin watch and chain and $52 in cash after his resignation notice. A marble clock for Mrs Barnard and a ebony cane for their daughter were also given, with a formal church resolution praising his six years of service and wishing him health and future usefulness.
Spread the Good News. As a family medicine and tonic, there is no remedy at present abiving such universal satisfaction and effecting so many as tonishing cures. Our druggists report alively demand for them, at times being unable to supply the many calls. All bilious attacks, stomach, liver, and kidney complaints, diabetes and greves, readily yield to their curative qualities. Sold by all druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
A letter shows an Iowa reader seeks a brass band and orchestra with a single performer. The Moline Organ Company gains international attention for its instruments and the appeal of its Flute Tone. The missive hints at potential musical versatility and touring interest.
Fred Burgston and Ad die L Jackson wed at D A Holt home Tuesday evening in a large gathering. Rev A R Morgan officiated the M E Church ceremony followed by a festive collation. The couple moved to secured furnished house and received numerous valuable domestic gifts. Gould & Co advertises shirts with quality guaranteed and a ten percent price reduction.
President Garfield appoints Malvern Hill Barnum son of Gen Henry A Barnum of New York as Cadet at Large at West Point Military Academy. The note recalls the Peninsula battle where his father was wounded and presumed fatally. A Civil War parallel tells of Sumner McClellan Antietam Brougher born Sept 17 1862. Also local notices on produce and a hosiery sale.
The Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association announces its Fourth Annual Regatta to be held June 22 to 24 at Yeorla Peoria Lake. Commodore F W Gould of Moline and board member C I Williams of Rock Island guide entries due June 8 to secretary L B Glover of Chicago.
In Welch Iowa residents faced a severe weather event as reports describe strong winds and heavy rain affecting daily life. Local authorities urged caution and prepared emergency responses while residents sought shelter and secured property.
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