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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1881
Page
1
Strangers are invited to visit the Moline Public Library for a history exhibit and refreshments. The event features a writing desk reception, curiosities, teat tables for chess checkers and backgammon, and free access to materials. The library is open daily except Sundays, with hours from 9 to 6.
A young Davenport lawyer was buried on Saturday after dying of consumption. The piece notes other local items including a barber jailed for attempted rape, rising summer shop notices, and upcoming Fourth of July preparations along with various ads and notices from Rock Island and neighboring towns.
Hiars, all alves at Hirsch's Wittivwns, Waitt & Co, are set to build a foundation for a shop extension. The project aims to align with the north street line and extend toward the end of the blacksmith shop, widening their frontage.
The foundation of Deere & Co's new building is underway as a major project in the city. Deere & Co rejects trashy work and aims for quality in construction.
An advertisement promotes Wells Health Renewer as an absolute cure for nervous debility and weakness with a $1.00 price at druggists. Depot listed Richards & Lohrbeck in Moline. The note mentions hammocks on porches under shade trees and stresses conditions of no rain and an effective mosquito net.
The Tut town board meets at the city clerk's office on Monday 27 to revise the 1581 assessment and hear complaints from residents and neighbors. Hull Bros advertises the largest carpet stock. Peter Schleister won fourth prize in a Dubuque shooting tourney, protesting pro sports entrants from New York and Milwaukee. Chicago opposes frame buildings. a Citizens' Committee with the Fire Underwriters backs rejecting an ordinance permitting frame construction in the city.
A Deere & Co. employee, Drue-Brsts RFP Fasutos, developed a shaft adjuster for buggies and carriages to ease transferring shafts between vehicles. The Eagle Manufacturing Co. of Davenport holds a patent on the lifting spring used on cultivators and will pursue royalties and damages against infringers.
Geo Thompson reports surveys for a Rock River branch line from Briar Bluff to the Parke and Hillier coal mines with a likely construction this fall. Other notes celebrate local commerce and social updates.
Joan Lusk, after alighting at Erie, travels six miles by land to Whiteside equity to spend a week with his wife's kin. He has been somewhat unwell and seeks a rural change to regain his health and balance.
An old newspaper ad touts Kidney-Wort as the remedy to cleanse the blood and restore kidney and bowel function. It also notes Geo W Griffin returning from Kansas and rejoining the Moline Plow Co, with his prior service at S. W. Wheelock's paper mill from 1861 to 1867 and new colleagues joining the office.
Baron Liebig praises Horsaford Baking Powder as a major invention. The Dispatch notes current church egress flaws and reports two additional stairways will be added to the south end of the Swede Lutheran Church to improve exits from galleries and the main audience room.
The city begins foundation work for the water works building at the foot of 24th street just west of the Island bridge. Mayor Carte Alderman Mahoney and P L Cable oversee the project as stone, machinery, and pipe are ordered and work will be pushed rapidly.
C M Lindvact plans a 1500 dollar pipe organ for Lindsburg Kansas. The 14 foot high instrument has 460 pipes and follows two prior Lindvall organs in Minnesota and Chicago. The town also notes two local pipe organ factories and a college wedding at Augustana College chapel as Joshua Hasselquist and Marguerite Leaf wed. Meanwhile farmers report corn losses from heavy rains, with replanting and cautious optimism for crops and hay.
Rodman mail operates with a one per day letter pace and three cent stamps are needed for Rodman to Moline. A Rodman man faced county court after an indecent exposure incident. Chicago Health Commissioner Wor warns against street nuisances and paper litter. Gould & Co offers white and fancy shirts and silk accessories.
Rev C E Wriant of Austin Minnesota preached at the Congregational church Sunday both morning and evening. He is on vacation visiting his parents in Cambridge. The Dispatch wishes to publish the evening sermon on Contentment but notes his notes are abbreviated and unreadable. Wright will preach again next Sunday with hopes for a larger audience.
A brief street scene notes a mix described as lime cement plaster and hair being prepared at Frank Anderson's location near city scales.
Mrs. Iva Telier is steadily improving after severe bruises from a switch engine collision on the C.R.I.&P.R. at Bell street crossing. Witnesses blame the flagman for negligence, saying proper duties could have prevented the accident. Mr and Mrs Benjy Haverstick, from Pennsylvania, continued their journey toward Missouri after a pleasant twelve day stay in Moline.
Rutledge Publishing Company offers a 10.00 prize in gold for identifying the shortest chapter in the Bible by July 16, 1881. Send a recent item with the answer. the August issue will publish the winner’s name and address along with the correct answer. Mail to Rutledge Publishing Company Springfield, IL.
A humorous account in Witretock recalls Theodore's accidental extra son and the growing oddities in a large family. Geneseo council cuts liquor license fees while nearby towns ease gambling table punishments, sparking debate over licensing.
Bevs clothing at Hirsch's stresses that every business should advertise in local newspapers. The exchange notes that even a simple name and trade card lets distant readers know the town is full of proud business people and supports growth.
The following marriage licenses have been issued since June 17, 1881 Spencer Britt and Martha J Luddington William N Tyler Jr and Ida Rose Genung Joshua Hasselquist and Margaret Mef John Horrarth and Bridget O Connell Chas I Johnson and Mrs Charlotta Johnson.
The Kelso family and Charles Kelso along with Mr Wm Berry will travel to Cambridge on Monday to testify in the Dilly murder trial. Local building plans advance with two new houses and ongoing renovations.
A dealer is urged to reject offers of teeth-saving articles claiming to possess similar properties and to buy only Simon Pure, praised for its superior efficacy, non nourishing formula, and pleasant flavor and scent. It promises teeth that gleam like burnished ivory and is presented as free from harmful ingredients.
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