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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1882
Page
9
A jumble of items from the June 30 1882 issue includes notices of depot work at Water town reports on Brown's Iron Bitters and St Jacobs Oil ads, hats sold at Hirsch's, strawberries shipped to Chicago, and local commerce notes. Also mentions repairs at Henry County Court House and small items from Keator & Son, Dimock Gould & Co, and Simon Hirschs.
The readable lines mention a bartender named Jolin Oulin and a tight Wednesday scene. The text is highly garbled with odd spellings and incomplete sentences, preventing a clear news item or outcome from forming.
A 150 yard foot race is planned for 7 o clock this evening between Hiram Wood and Bernard Braun with a $5 prize. The event will take place on Atkinson street between Main and the river. Also notices advertise umbrellas and working pants at Simon Hirschs. A death report notes Miss Clara A Livingston died at 12 15 pm Saturday at her home from cerebro spinal meningitis aged 17 years and 25 days. An article corrects prior language about Reuben Rathburn stating he is a white boy, not a colored boy, following a wrestling incident at the Paper Mill.
A man identified as Frank Culmere, a new worker for brewer Huber, collapsed while laboring at the Rock Island brewery Friday afternoon. He was found in the yard, died after being taken to his boarding house, expiration reported at 6 pm. Local news notes embers and braces at Simon.
Dr Dunn reports to the National Board of Health on the week's deaths in the city. Ages include a 3 year old, 57 year old, and 1 year old with meningitis, plus a 3 year old and an 18 month old with bronchitis. A note of summer pants patterns at Simon Hirsch's appears in the same report.
Col. Clendenin of the Sixth Regiment arrived at Cambridge yesterday to inspect Company D. He plans to review Company A Rodman Rifles at Rock Island tomorrow evening then move on to Morrison and Macomb. The regiment is rapidly becoming the front line force. Hosters Hosiery at Simon.
The funeral of Clara A. Livingston, previously noted death, drew a very large crowd on Sunday. Numerous floral tributes were sent by friends. Services were held at the Lutheran church, followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers were James G. Haire, Dan Brennan, Ed Kirkhove, J. Maxwell, M. Crimmijnos, and Gua Wilson.
H O Sldight has raised funds over two days for Grinnell and Malcolm cyclone victims. Donations totaling $810 were listed from Deere and Co and multiple firms with many firms contributing $100 or more. The effort may surpass $4,000 with continued drive.
A fragmented OCR text mentions Ernest King and a Burterln or buttering item with a monetary amount 10.95. The readable facts are sparse and unclear, listing mass or Stn, and a reference to St Jacobs without clear context or outcome.
Report notes a number of loose bricks near the edge of Mrs Webber's boarding house on Wella street blown there by a fierce wind. Pedestrians face potential fatal injuries from a single puff of wind.
A blaze at Hampton destroyed Heagy and Stoddard's store early Monday, causing estimated losses of 4000 for the building and 6000 for goods. The fire, starting about 2 AM, left the stock uninsured in part and its origin unknown, with nearby buildings also scorched.
A large crowd watched Hiram Wood defeat Bernard Braun by five feet in a five dollar side foot race over 180 yards. Braun, new to the city from New Orleans, showed speed but Wood held the lead, with bets light and cigars as stakes. A second race for twenty five dollars a side was hinted by spectators.
Fragmentary notes describe a fire on Monday morning and plans to erect a new building in its place. Mentions Susraxpers and an entity named Simon, but many words are garbled.
Deputy Marshal Kittleson pursued the so called Dr Barker after he swindled DeMoulin then boarded a circus train to Sterling. Barker disappeared after breakfast with canvas workers and remains at large as officers search Rock Island Sterling and Chicago routes. Barker, a former shoemaker, was long suspected as a bungler at wart removal and corns and is expected to drift toward Chicago where police vow to arrest him.
A lively street corner scene features diverse comments on a man named Guiteau as a crowd debates the correct pronunciation. Amid chatter a keg of beer is cited as evidence of unionist fundraising and a political amendment, while local merchants report winter wheat damage and a clothing firm resumes stock as summer goods arrive.
Next Friday July 1 the Tri Cities Masonic fraternities hold a basket picnic at Washington Garden Davenport. Family tickets cost one dollar and proceeds go to cyclone victims in Grinnell and Mar mac.
A Redway and Burton representative praised St Jacobs Oil after claiming it cured his son’s rheumatism. The man told war reporters the product’s efficacy changed his boy’s condition, noting prior medical efforts were unsuccessful. The report cites the Cincinnati Inquirer as the source.
A local project finally progresses as a stalled civic effort reaches a first substantive milestone. Officials confirm completion of initial reviews, with project proponents citing new momentum and expected next steps for construction timelines.
Reports detail washouts and cyclones slowing railway travel nationwide, cattle thefts in Scott county, a temporary bridge at Frick’s hill, and a fatal lumber yard accident in Davenport. Edgington plans a Fourth of July celebration and Cordova prepares a grand town event with speakers and a declaration.
Several musical societies join to raise funds at Burtis Opera House for Iowa cyclone relief. City Council to consider annual budget at next regular meeting. Prohibition amendment in Scott County carried by 8 738 votes. Iron Moulder Union marks 23rd anniversary July 6 at Brooks Grove with Bleuer's Band expected. Three robbers assaulted Robert Davis on east bound O R I & P train No 18 near Wilton stealing his watch money and items. Davis stopped the thieves, an arrest followed by Officer Means. suspects John Miller William Brown and John Worden to be tried in Muscatine. Swimming trunks on sale at Simon.
Transfers recorded from Quin cy McNeil’s abstract cover numerous parcels in Rock Island and Milan. Firms and individuals including F A Charlton E C Whipple J B Mahaffey M E Barker B Davenport A Barkland Julia Kinckson Mary Peterson W Y Milcox G M Woodward H Glismas Toedt Dady E Waterman I R Wright S R Wright M Barnard E Kelly Moredosia Hay Road Co P Haupt Dingeldein and others appear in deeds and payments varying from 125 to 1 100 with several tracts described by section township and range and by blocks and lots.
The Old Soldiers Memorial Association met in the City Council Chamber. D L Swander was named chairman. The executive committee announced they would have M A Gould craft a design blending strong points from all proposals. Gould completed the plan for a 30 foot monument with three stepped bases and a tall spire.
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