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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1889
Page
5
Omaha visitor John Holland arrives for a few days as Barstow church is set for dedication next Sunday. Mrs. Kate Holt visits Washington, Mrs. Swan's school alumni and a list of other locals travel, hosting musicians and gatherings across Stewartville, Moline, and surrounding towns.
The report lists Rock Island residents and officials including B McKown as president and Nellie Lorene Evans, cousin of J and R Evans, who died Monday afternoon. It notes Biehl's Arsenal Band, a Kansas City trip by Libbie Conger, and a marriage across the river to Maggie Fair. William Eggleston, 87, ex mayor, died last Tuesday. his funeral was held.
Mr A D Welch and Miss Nellie Laken wed at the bride's parents home in South Rock Island with Rev A C Leland officiating. About 175 guests including the Moline post office force attended. Gifts valued at $1,500 furnished the home, including a $250 horse and an upright piano. The couple left for Chicago on their wedding trip. Best wishes from Moline friends accompany the newlyweds.
The Rothenl county W C T U plans annual convention at the First Baptist church in Moline in June 1919 21. The program includes devotions reports of officers and committees addresses by Miss Cora and Mrs S W Scheen with time for children’s activities and an evening address by Mrs L G Rofundd president of the Illinois temperance group.
A barn owned by ex supervisor J. L. Noah near Rose Hill church in Zuma township was struck by lightning during a violent storm at 8 PM Tuesday and burned to the ground. One horse was instantly killed, three or four men escaped the shock, and they saved the remaining horses from the hay-filled barn which was insured for less than a third of its value.
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County Superintendent Southwell organizes the annual Rock Island county teachers institute at the High School. It starts Monday July 8 and runs two weeks with instructors W H Ray David Felmley G R Housel E T Harper and J A Biaho. Courses cover science of education methods of teaching development and discipline, primary and grammar school work, music drawing botany hygiene physiology. Those with $1 institute fee can attend. others may join by contributing to the institute fund or applying for a certificate. Boarding applications to Miss Etta McDonald. Southwell urges all teachers in the county to attend.
Jim Dow’s county facility for feeble minded and elderly residents is praised for cleanliness and ample wholesome food. The visit highlights 92 inmates, including some violent cases, and notes inmates Old Andy and others, with Dow and family receiving a cordial reception.
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