Local voters weigh Mayor candidacy and street railway plans
The notice urges Judge Gould as mayoral candidate and backs Henry Ainsworth. It favors Liss as City Attorney, Meese as Clerk, Kerns as Assessor, Bowrin as Collector, and Kent for Supervisor with two assistants. It notes a Moline Mow Company stock consolidation and pushes a new Rock Island Moline Street Railway to ease cross river travel.
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Elec
Ion
Gould
Moline
Pudge
Henry Ainsworth
Mer
Fontrokin
Liss
Meese
Kerns
Chas Bowrin
Kent
Reid
Wing Dam extension work cited with rock tonnage and costs
The extension of the wing dam involved 4 654 yards of stone placed at 76 cents per yard, totaling 676 80. contractor Shallberg employed up to 60 teams and 75 men daily, with praise from Colonel Flagler and General oversight by Farland for rapid rock placement, while the project accelerates power readiness and future rail prospects for Rock Island and Moline.
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Shallberg
Adds City
Herp Hae
Chas Iit
Shallberu
Flagler
Mgr Shallberg
Mr Farland
Theo
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Relief for Throat and Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as giving immediate relief for severe coughs colds asthma bronchitis and lung diseases. It claims hundreds of cured cases and permanent results where other medicines failed. The seller Richards A Sobrheck promises testimonials and proof of cures.
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Richards A Sobrheck
March Weather Disturbances Hint at Almanac Prophecy
Readers note a chaotic spell as elements unleash rain and snow from a Mansill almanac forecast. The storm lasts two rough days, piling snow on sidewalks and trees while residents blame planetary meteorology. The community, weary of further Maraill, awaits calmer conditions.
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Mansill
Organ concert at Tromty Pecopal Church Rock Island
An organ company’s new instrument was tested and praised after a concert at the Tromty Pecopal Church in Rock Island on Monday night. Experts called the organ the best seen locally, with contributors supporting the purchase and Porter Shiner Bath noted for helping showcase the instrument.
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Tromtypecopal
Rock Island
Porter Shiner Bath
Candidate pleads for Morey to run for collector
In a local letter WorRKMAN urges Dr. Morey to seek the office of collector. He praises Morey as a good citizen, reliable Republican, and wartime veteran, noting his familiarity with people and belief the duties won't interfere with his medical practice.
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Miorey
Worrkman
Chicago orders five day vaccination sweep for small pox
The Chicago Board of Health issues a sweeping order requiring all residents who have not been vaccinated in seven years to be vaccinated within five days. Managers of workplaces schools and public venues must enforce the decree or face penalties. Prosecution will follow non compliance.
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Chicago
Board of Health
Orvice
ComatissidNer
Limatiit
Osean C DeWortz
Moline
Electric Bitters Offer Cure for Broad Ills
When doctors fail, Electric Bitters have cured patients judged beyond hope. They restore stomach liver kidneys and urinary function and relieve headaches bilious attacks and general malaise. A fifty cent bottle sold by druggists.
Post Master Hemenway Heads Moline Office Four Years In Charge
I E Hemenway was appointed Post Master of Moline four years ago. He took charge on April and his commission followed in October. The office has been run with precision and courtesy under his leadership, and he is regarded as genial and accommodating. Sources expect his continued tenure with no opposition. Law partnership forms between WoN Meese and EU Judd, with McLaughlin traveling as law publications agent. Cartwright, studying law with Meese, plans to move elsewhere.
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Rockford
Rush Medical College
Tani
Elem
Hemenway
Moline
Arthcle
Miro Eccenway
Elemenwas
Won Meese
EU Judd
McLaughlin
Judd
Cartwright
Meese
Oscar Arenschield
Okerberg
Murray Arenschield
Iowa Ct
Hunter
Hampton
Illinois
Lacey Babcock
Geneseo
John Allsbron
Hom
Harriet Snow
Mary Liverwood
Thompson
Savanna
Elder Warren
Crawford
Ira Karr
Albert Marashall
Marshall
Baptist Society
le Claire
James Thompson
Mr. Hompson
Meredétia
E.R. Wynkoop
Rodksland
Abon
Twe City Scales Report Under Frank Anderson
Twe City Scales under Frank Anderson show rising usefulness with a telephone ordering system for coal wood and other goods. Last month 255 loads weighed totaling 10 580 bushels of coal with most deliveries through bank takers and little wagon market activity noted.
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Twe
Frank Anderson
Anderson
Maina News Hop Butlers Promoted as Cure All
Portland Argus advertises Maina News Hop Butlers in its column as a cure for ague biliousness and kidney complaints. It claims users cannot be too highly recommended and urges afflicted readers to try them, promising strong praise in return.
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Portland Argus
Voter pledges to back straight Republican candidates
A reader declares they will no longer vote for Democrats on Republican tickets in Moline. He urges Republicans to nominate straight party candidates and rejects weak or cross-ticket choices, warning against obnoxious contenders and urging firm party discipline.
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Moline
City wards redrawn with Lincoln avenue as line
The council approves redistricting preserving the first ward while the second third and fourth wards are cut at Lincoln avenue making a new fifth ward south of the avenue. West end retained in the first ward and voting places retained to avoid expense. Public discussion of alderman candidates urged.
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Rock Island
College Hill
Moline
Moline Avenue
Cies
Barrouf Company
Menahomeans
Oboneny Suen
Abich
Lincoln Avenue
Fifth Ward
Boundares
Kidney Wort Promises Cures and Household Moves Documented
The ad cites Kidney-Wort as a cure for torpid kidneys and chronic disease, claiming thousands cured and suggesting readers try it. Geof Vinton plans to move belongings from their old home to storage behind the First National Bank, with arrangements to board at Keator House and fix horses in a livery. A sixteen year old, Granor Faagt st, reportedly broke his leg while coasting near the bluff school house. Swan Hanson set the limb and the boy remains laid up. Parker's Blair Balsam advertised as nourishing and beautifying. A Baptist church meeting in Rock Island formed a county temperance alliance with officers listed and J C Pepper of Aledo addressing the audience. Davenport singers performed in the evening.
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Geof Vinton
Water Power Company
First National Bank
Keator
Vinton
Wallace
Granor Faagt
Rone
K C
Election notes suggest Bluntoon for Mayor and Culseth for School Board
The editor receives reader input naming Jonathan Bluntoon as a mayoral candidate with long city residency and trusted service. Peter Culseth is proposed for the school board, noted for ties to the Swede population, education interest, and building experience for the new school house.
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Review-Disputch
Jonathan Bluntoon
Ele
Thin City
Peter Culseth
Schoal Board
Voren
Redistricting Plan for Molindy City Five Ward Boundaries
Official report shows Molindy City Council considering a five ward division via an aldermanic committee. First Ward lines stay. Second to Fourth wards cap to Lincoln avenue. Fifth Ward becomes all parts south of Lincoln and east of Harrold street. An ordinance to set five wards passes unanimously after discussion. A joint water supply study with Rock Island is tabled until next meeting.
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Schillinger
Molindy
Lincoln Avenue
Harrold Street
Mortis
Sa Viele
Moline
Rock Island
S.T. Waker
Local civic notes and city visits discussed
Dr Bernhard of Rock Island visits Moline daily while Rodman Rifles reelect Lieut Kemble. Capt Trent Port Byron Sub supervisor in town. Dispatch sends a friendly note. Mrs Anderson on the bluff is seriously ill. Secretary Grover goes to Chicago to study plants for a new school building. Capt Pingree discussed in Town Collector talks as a deserving candidate.
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Bernhard
Rock Island
Moline
Rodman Rifles
Kemble
Hoc Trent
Port Byron
Madene
W. H. Anderson
Grover
Chicago
Capt
Pingree
February 1881 Post Office Fine and Cordova Funeral
At the Moline Post Office month February 1881 Esq Haynes of Rock Island, a well-meaning man, was compelled to fine J Weaver and B Rodman five dollars each for fast driving on the Malan road Tie funeral of the Mrs J Wa koop at Cordova Tuesday afternoon, largely attended. She was a native of Philadelphia.
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Moline
Esq Haynes
Rock Island
Bove
J. Weaver
B Rodman
Malan Road
J . Wakoop
Cordova
Philadelphia
Rai
Torece
Maggie VanHorn
Islad
Elma Keyat
Local Social News and Notable Events
Friday gathering at Uncle John L. Babcock’s residence featured Johia and Grace Beack hosting about fifty guests. festivities included a large dining table and accolades for their hospitality. Various local updates cover medical studies, visits, postmaster change, a lightning strike aftermath, road conditions, and the Wynkoop funeral.
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Beack
Johia
Grace
John L. Babcock
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