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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1882
Page
1
County Clerk Richard Addson Donaldson and Sheriff William G Morrie of Molibe named for Rock Island. Jurer Jo Fueming and J H Routhwell listed for superintendent of schools, Black Mawk. Coroner David Hiawes also noted for Rock Island.
W R Moons of Moline Illinois announces his candidacy for Representative in the General Assembly pending nomination by the Republican Senatorial Convention. He pledges to perform duties to the satisfaction of constituents and with credit to himself. June 6.
The Port Byron Carpet Band invites Port Byron residents to a grand celebration at Coe Fair Grounds on July 4. Events include trotting races with $30 purse, a running race with $15, plus $5 purses for a beat lady equestrienne and a foot race. Speakers J McCord and W H Gest will address the crowd. Port Byron Cornet Band will provide music. Port Byron Gatherer June 20.
A west windstorm last Friday night damaged chimneys and trees in Andalusia though buildings largely survived. Surveyors from Rock Island and Southwestern railroad visited from New Boston, fueling hopes for a future rail line. A Buffalo Prairie calf reportedly offers unusual milk production, with townsfolk noting odd behavior.
A storm in Muscatine last night spared some damage but wrecked the town’s tournament efforts. The piece notes gambling, rowdy crowds, and poor festival management, with calls for better sanitation and a city sewer to improve Rodman avenue. It also mentions hotel accommodations and local business reactions to the event. Potential improvements and civic concerns are highlighted as residents plan Fourth of July use.
The bulletin notes illness of Mr. Severance and severe sickness of Will Beers. The adjoining district opens bids for a new schoolhouse. Mr. John Cornwall travels to Elkhart Indiana on business. A Friday wind storm is mild. John Meckland becomes a father again. George Hocks and two companions caught over sixty rock river fish last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Littler host neighbors with gifts and a plentiful repast. Johnnie Welsh suffers a serious foot cut. a later wagon accident near Meckland’s corner ends with a telegraph pole collision and a wagon crash.
Col Beal finishes Zuma township assess ment this week. Moline fishermen at Penny Slough camped and returned to civilization. Will Whitedide of Osborne Mower travels at his father’s over Sunday. Joshua Stephenson and Miss Pepper married last Thursday. Neighbors helped J G Osborne raise a new barn last Saturday. Miss Mamie Allen a Rapids City teacher visited. Harry Haley of Moline works on Os bore’s barn. Mrs David Allison of St Louis arrived to stay weeks. Rev Ebo and wife visit Rock Island Davenport. Walker school picnic drew parents and friends. Port Byron Creamery wagon daily for cream. business increasing. Will Inley now journalist in Davenport Zeening Democrat. Society met. debate on State control of its own canal. W L Jordan of Chicago visited. Champion machines sold in large numbers. Epox June 21, 1882.
The 96 degree shade reading frames town chatter as Mr Mapes of Moline visits Hillsdale. Whispers say a merchant plans to move to Brigton, though locals hope competition remains. No Sunday school met at the Dale last Sunday due to adjournment for a Sunday school convention at En.
Unanimous resolutions from Rock Island county Agricultural Board of Coe and Canoe Creek dated June 8 1882 mourn the death of E P Feaster. They express sympathy to his family, acknowledge his faithful service, and call for publication of the remarks in county papers.
County Clerk Donaldson lists jurors for the July county court term beginning Wednesday July 10. Readable names span multiple precincts with jurors including Luther Schaefer and John Wolstencroft amid a lengthy roster.
The proposal to make the Moline and Rock River Bridge free gains general favor as supporters argue it would boost market access for country produce, increase city trade, and raise tolls’ replacement revenue.
Police expose a counterfeit money plot led by Dr Barker and accomplice Mueller. Barker promised to sell 1000 in fake notes for 100 real dollars and eluded arrest when the bundle turned out to be worthless marked show bills. Little Fanny the fortune teller aided the getaway, while Barker, a Davenport chiropodist, remains at large as investigators pursue further leads.
James Patterson aged 40 died at his Sinnettville home on Thursday due to consumption. He was a resident of Sinnettville and is survived by relatives and friends in the community.
One and a half year old Jonnie Swanson died yesterday at Rouge of parents on East Illinois street from bronchitis. Funeral services were held today.
A shopper considering a gold or silver watch should first inspect the stock and check prices at John F. Lindvall's to avoid losing money.
A suggestion for husbands to please their wives with a new gold watch from John F. Lindwalls. Buyers are urged to act quickly to choose from the latest arrivals, with homecomings made brighter by the gift.
Mr Burton of Redway and Burton recounts how his son suffered rheumatism and found relief after trying St Jacob's Oil. He claims two bottles cured him after other doctors offered little help. The report cites the Cincinnati Enquirer as source.
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