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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1882
Page
1
An 1882 Rock Island notice promotes cash premiums for subscriptions paid in advance and canvassing opportunities in the county. It advertises a $1450 annual cash option, asks for canvassers in every district, and notes transportation links via a packet between places and a boat route to Fairport Iowa.
W R Moone of Moline Illinois declares candidacy for representative in the General Assembly subject to Republican Senatorial Convention nomination and election. He aims to perform duties to the satisfaction of constituents and with credit to himself. June 6 1882.
The article notes Fourth of July preparations near Pine Bluff four miles west, pottery and tile works thriving with Wad worth customers, and a potential new Buffalo Prairie railroad to ease market access. It mentions residents visiting Chicago, a mining well drawing visitors, and local legal matters including a fence case involving Hobart.
A wide range of small town items describe painting, new telephones, brick kilns, garden beauty, and local humor. Mentioned are Mr Swark Lehman and Mr Netsker improvements, Mr Miles kiln, and Mr Runge’s garden. The piece notes a fatal heart paralysis of Perry Henderson aged about sixty two, with details of his arrival in 1841, family, burial, and a June 14 1882 signature Fritz.
Isaac Conner welcomes a healthy boy weighing twelve and a half pounds. John Babcock returns from Northern Iowa praising crops two weeks ahead. He buys 220 acres at 15 dollars per acre and plans 200 more. Sam Heagy uses eight teams to haul coal from Tinkergilla mine to town. Dan McNeal plans a new hay barn as hay prices rise. Today is monk day with L. E. Lewis moving Fred Neal's house. The new depot should be plastered by early next week. June 14, 1882. Uncle Brut.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Hillsdale and individuals such as John Hahn and Henry with a Merriman name, but the passage is garbled and offers no solvable facts or coherent event.
Local notices from June 15 1883 report events in Zuma including an upcoming temperance lecture at Enterprise school house by Mrs. Heck of Moline and a Rose Hill church festival at Col Beal's residence to aid the church. Hazard Saw Mill Co shipped walnut lumber to Rockford. John Donahoo sent a carload of rye to Chicago. A lightning fatality near Rock River in Henry county is reported. John Kranz visits from Hillsdale where he works as a blacksmith. Possible Cleveland dam repairs may trigger farmer suits over damages to bottom lands. N B Joslyn begins small scale creamery production with complete equipment and similar pricing to peers. Spring rains harm corn on flat ground and damage on Zuma center hills. Ener. June 15 1883.
Charles Albrecht visits Port Byron. M B Denlinger tours with nation wagon. William Tilbrook renovates meat market for fresh stock. Dr. Allen rents Le Claire livery stable and conducts trade between Le Claire and Davenport. E E Rogers and Sons ship oats by boat and rail. Port Byron Cornet Band receives Cordova July 4 offer but has not accepted. A H Wend buys Maxwell House lots to build a brick furniture store.
Perry Henderson, prominent local farmer at the upper county near Hillsdale, was found dead in his bed Sunday morning. Deputy Coroner Hawes summoned, the remains sent to the coroner’s office. the inquest found death due to heart disease.
William Walt a longtime Reynolds area farmer died after a fall from a hayloft on Tuesday night. The 60s year old, born in Washington County Ohio March 11 1821, served four terms on Edgington township Board of Supervisors. He owned a 400 acre Reynolds farm valued at about 50000 dollars and leaves a wife plus five daughters. Funeral held this afternoon.
A large stock of linen coats and dusters is offered at all prices at Bimon Hirach’s shop. The sale emphasizes extensive selection and affordability, inviting shoppers to browse the varied coats and dusters available.
County Clerk Donaldson issued marriage licenses for the week ending Thursday. Entries include Gust Tarxell and Hannah Jorn, Charles Carlson and Carolina Johnson, Louis Kohn and Rena, William Samish and Amelia Adler, Peter Wenn oioo er and L. George Barth, Shy 3e0hompeon and Trey Maggie J, Burene W. Boraion iy Writohy, Rudolph 80 e and Dora Dreease, Orline Tyler and Emma ss. The piece also notes Simon Hirsch’s as a premier shop and the City Hotel’s good accommodations, praising Mr. W. Thomas as proprietor and promising courteous service.
The iGreat Inter Ocean Show led by Batcheller and Doris tours Rock Island on June 23. Their European Asia Africa scouting produced a top act with a two headed nightingale Millie Christine and a $25,000 season salary. A lavish street pageant and $10,000 beauty headline the spectacle while merchants report increased trade. The event features rare animals, a grand museum, and a strong performance lineup along with extensive advertising and low prices at local shops.
The class of 82 held closing exercises Thursday afternoon in the High School room. A small class gave a short program under oppressive heat and a threatened storm. Miss Minnie L Buchholtz delivered the essay Weather Light to Scatter and Miss Florence M Shields spoke on Legends. Milton bust presented. diplomas awarded by Wm Edwards. Obituary notes Mrs Anna Piper dies after long consumption at 715 East Park. Anna E Conlin, 36, widow of L B Piper Jr., leaves three children and relatives in Muscatine and Minnesota. funeral Saturday Riverside Cemetery.
The city public school teachers begin a near three month break returning September 1. They will spend vacation at homes in Iowa City Osborn Moline West Liberty Colona Davenport South Moline Davenport Morrison and other nearby locales.
Early Saturday morning a severe lightning bolt struck the southeast corner of the Samuelson Johnson building at Rodman Avenue and Henry Street, shattering the east window and showering Mrs. and Mrs. J. M. Frey with glass while they slept. The damage to the building is estimated at five dollars.
A report notes the arrest of August Drufva by Marshal Hendéreon Fin for assault linked to a domestic disturbance. The incident involved repeated pounding and threats, with local authorities detailing the restraining actions taken.
The Memorial Monument committees met at 4 p m on Tuesday and chose Chapel Hill in Riverside as the site for the soldier dead memorial. The four cemetery lots cover 50 by 64 feet and are valued at 650, with plans to select a monument type and begin fundraising immediately.
Public meeting to discuss a Congress bill to convert Rock Island and Davenport bridges to toll bridges. Planned for Saturday June 17 at 7 p.m in Rock Island Court House. Speakers include Major Connelly Dr Trucadale Hon P O Mara William Gest and others.
The article notes H Erkan and his wife leaving for Sparta Illinois to establish a new home. Mr Eiker plans a furniture business with his brother after years in Moline with Kennedy Crichton and later as foreman at Tyrx Disratox. The piece hints at health and business adjustments and long friendship within the community.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a person likely named Dan and a hall. Lacks clear actions, dates, or affiliations. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable text.
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