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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1889
Page
5
A sprawling 19th century dispatch weaves local gossip, politics, crimes, and community life. It mentions social events, obituaries, court cases, public meetings, caucus calls, saloon debates, and a rare glimpse of daily town affairs with scattered names, places, and dates.
Fragmentary text mentions a Hemlices Man in Moline and references a remedy with terms throat and lungs. Details are incomplete. no clear event, person, or organization can be confirmed.
Mia Davison of Dakota, known here as Rose Williams, left for Washington D C. Mrs John Cowley of Moline arrived due to illness in Chas Rataburn's family. Dr Morgan attends the child in critical condition. Prof R C Meyer from the American Institute of Phrenology will lecture on Man and His Best Interests at Joslin starting March 10 at 7 P M with first night free. Joho Swank shipped from Joslin at 3 dollars per hundred. Alyin Dr P Leon McKinnale arrived in Meijine then left for Chicago. may visit Washington for the inauguration.
William Evans, longtime superintendent of the Meline Plow Company works, has severed his connection with the firm after about twenty three years of service.
On Tupeday evening at Edgington the Reverend T. R. Johnson officiated a marriage joining Frederick Titterington and Rosa Powers, both residents of the town.
The report notes Doyle expired suddenly from heart disease while dining at the county poor house Tuesday, with Ro as an inmate for many years. The text also mentions a vote on a tax for building in Mississippi and a 1267 majority, though details are garbled.
The entry book details numerous 1889 deeds and transfers in Davenport with names like Wheelock Read Read to Gertrude Quick and Millstead to Cropper. It lists many lot acquisitions, additions, and a long probate ledger including executors guardianships and administrator reports for estates of Paterson Lindbeck Turner Wheelock Wincail Wilson Versheot Swaba Nelson and others. It also notes a separate police court in Orion and local society items such as a Trinity church rector’s return from California and a Rock Island marriage announcement.
Addie Lafferty a 14 year old son of Mrs Mary Lafferty of 1619 Second Avenue was locked up at the police station Wednesday for a home disturbance. He allegedly drew a revolver on his mother and a woman named Mc Kann while intoxicated and would have harmed them if not stopped by others. The incident prompts calls for reform school.
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple names and dates across Iowa and Illinois towns including Moline Rock Island Davenport and Haven. Entries include Feb 25 to Feb 27 with individuals such as Andrew Ulsuc Sarah Bowes August Hartman Carrie Rose and W H Schroeder. The text resembles a social or notice column with personal names and locales.
Postoffice list shows remaining unclaimed letters for week ending February 28 1889 in Rock Island county Illinois. Names include Carlson Anna Josephine Nilsson Johansson Dalbolin Nilson Box 1210 Hanssen Paterson Petter Box 2436 Linakrist Hattie Nelson and others. Ada see note to call and say advertised with list date.
The stage of water at the Rock Island bridge at the foot of the Island at 6 o clock last evening showed 5.90 above low water mark, 1.80 below eight weeks prior, and 11.75 below the new high water mark of Wednesday May 16, 1888.
An offensive breath is distressing and can ruin friendships and love. The article asserts the remedy cures the worst cases and cites thousands of testimonies, presenting it as a delicate but effective treatment.
Miss Mabel Crampton leaves for Washington D C and will stay a week visiting her brother Dr Charles A Crampton and attend the inaugural ceremonies. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Charles Allen making three girls in the family. A thief who stole Robert McKimpsey’s horse was acquitted at Cambridge. 168 inmates live in the county poor house. A wholesale grocery plans to open at Galesburg. Ely’s Cream Balm promoted as a remedy for colds catarrh and hay fever with claims of initial relief and partial cures.
The text presents a religious lesson discussing Jesus as Christ and the Messiah using biblical references. It includes commentary on Peter’s confession, the call to deny self, take up the cross, and follow Jesus, plus explanations of eternal life versus worldly gain and the future return of the Son of Man. Contemporary notices about community figures and events are interwoven with church reflections.
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