The MoLline Review Dispatch praised as steady county paper
The 1881 May issue of the Review Dispatch in Moline highlights city council proceedings mayoral message annual reports from county officials and boards river side cemetery finances and river floods coverage plus circuit court notes current news synopsis and free from obscene ads The paper is commended as a best family newspaper with growing circulation and strong local readership.
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Board of Health
Riverside Cemetery
Circuit Court
Senate
Washington
Dipatcn
Annual Street and Health Reports Highlight City Expenditures
City records publish the annual street work and materials report for Molise for 1580-1581 with detailed outlays and tile usage. Poll tax collections by A Mapes and health board notes show 12% mortality and no major epidemics, plus treasurer balances and transfers.
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K. A. Mapes
Charismatic Teeth Beautifier Promises Clean Breath
Advertisers claim the product improves pearly teeth and pleasant fragrance, noting it grants main attraction and issuance of a desirable smile. It touts remedy for tooth discoloration gum health and repugnant breath, presenting a pleasant taste and reliable action.
Riverside Cemetery Treasurer Reports Yearly Receipts and Balance
J Entrikin treasurer reports receipts of 1194.48 for the year ending April 1 with a balance of 290.73 on hand after expenditures. Receipts largely from lot sales include 110 from Rock Island county for burial of paupers. Expenditures mainly salaries of sexton and treasurer.
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J. Entrikin
Riverside Cemetery
Rock Island County
Physician’s joke leads to patient’s long-term health gain
A Pittsburgh physician jokingly advised a lady patient to try Hop Bitters for her ongoing illness. She followed the advice and achieved permanent health, while the doctor regrets the incident as it cost him a good patient. The tale originates from the Harrisburg Patriot.
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Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Fire Department Chief Engineer Report 1581
Chief Engineer reports year ending May 1 1581 with 68 men in the department. Minnehaha hose company 16 Hook and Ladder 18 Engine 20 total on hand 1009 feet No 1 rubber hose 1000 feet No 1 leather hose 300 feet No 2 leather hose. Fires occurred July 16 Christ Mueller barn First street October 7 Van Louvance store corner First Taylor October 15 J S Keator house Water street October 24 Linde and Wells streets dwelling October 28 Osborn Blave house two false alarms. Respectfully submitted LK Anderson.
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Minnehaha Hose Company
Christ Mueller
First Street
van Louvance
First
Delicate Women Promoted to Use Bicetric Bitters
Ad touts Bicetric Bitters as a swift cure for female weakness and assorted stomach liver and kidney ailments. Claims health and happiness follow use and urges sick individuals to seek relief via druggists at fifty cents.
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Happingan
Marriage Licenses Issued Since April in Local Record
The following licenses have been issued: Pesley Mosley and Rosetta Stevens. H Coble and Jennia Cathcart. German Seidel and Elizabeth Ruedth. William Schave and Catherine Dexter. James Biggand and Magdalena Feiler. Chas S Osborn and Tillie M Jorres. Christian Schroeder and Mary Russ. James E Fleming and Anna A Cummings. Wm H Robinson and Cornelia I Brewster. Chas E J Lindberg and Ingar Johnson. Johann Peters and Eliza Spoose.
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Pesley T. Mosley
Rosetta Stevens
H. Coble
Jennia Cathcart
Erman Seidel
Elizabeth Ruedth
William Schave
Catherine Dexter
James Biggand
Magdalena Feiler
Chas. S. Osborn
Tillie M. Jorres
Christian Schroeder
Mary Russ
James E. Fieming
Anna A. Cummings
Wm. H. Robinson
Cornelia I. Brewster
Chas
E. J. Lindberg
Ingar Johnson
Johann Peters
Eliza Spoose
Suffering Women and Kidney-Wort Remedy Claim
An old advertisement-like fragment discusses widespread female illness in the nation and promotes Kidney-Wort as a remedy for ailments linked to the kidneys and bowels, claiming relief from headaches and other symptoms. The text is garbled and includes exaggerated health claims typical of period ads.
Circuit Court in Rock Island Dismisses Several Cases
Judge Smith presiding in Rock Island sees multiple dismissals in the circuit court. Dockets include Ernest McCain v City of Moline, Webster v Gavin ejectment, Osborn v Morrison attachment, and others with defendants appealing or demurring. Grand jury reports true bills for burglaries, forgery, larceny, and assault. jail inspection praises county facilities. notice ends with Parker's Ginger Tonic advertisement.
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Circuit Court
Smith
Galesburg
Rock Island
Levi McCain
City of
Edward Sheil
Jacob Ohlweiler, Sr
Tady
Teddy) Kelley
I Nat Strate
George Brown
Augusta Charlotte Nelson
South Moline
Gust Erickson
Swan Swanson
Nils Quist
David Wilson
Jon M Gallagher
Thomas Dougherty
Thomas McLain
Russell Foote
Simon Dexter
Thomas G. Pilgrim
Joseph Winter
Hills
Lanner L Wilson
Swamp Lands Alderman H H Hill Probed for Boundary Talk
Alderman H H Hill of the Second Ward, formerly Swamp Land Commissioner, is cited as a capable surveyor and engineer with likely knowledge of the boundary dispute between Rock Island and Whiteside counties along the Mergedesia Iso. The unsettled issue remains open and contested, with readers invited to hear from Hill.
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H. H. Hill
Canoe Creek
Hull
Rock Island
Whiteside
Death Statistics from Moline Health Board
The annual report of Dr Morey shows 128 deaths in Moline for the year ending May 1. Monthly totals are listed, with a low death rate highlighting the citys health. The report credits the Board of Health for the citys health and urges expanded powers and duties.
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Morey
Board of Health
Moline
Ad Claims Salve for Many Ailments
An advertisement touts a salve as the best cure all for cuts, sores, fever blisters, chapped skin, corns and other ailments. It promises guaranteed satisfaction and broad effectiveness.
City park offer for Mo line bluff land by Charles Atkinson
Charles Atkinson offers the city a 11.39 acre ground on the east side of Rodman avenue as a public park for 16 600. He has invested about 1 000 in cement facing and envisions sale of lots to realize 20 000 but urges the city to buy for public use. He proposes twenty year terms at five percent interest, stressing central location and river views for a healthful common space.
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Charles Atkinson
Rodman Avenue
Moline
Atkinson
D Gould & Co Hats Stock Draws City Shoppers
D Gould & Co advertise a huge new stock of hats in latest styles and invite customers to inspect their extensive range. Prices claimed to suit every buyer as they urge a prompt visit.
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D Gould & Co
Four Juvenile Thieves Target Paper Co Rag Warehouse
Report from a local case states a gang of four boys stole rags from the Paper Co warehouse and sold them to their owners. The group was caught and four criminals are to be punished. The incident prompts consideration of sending the boys to Pontiac State Reform School for correction.
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Paper Co
State Reform School
Pontiac
A Wonderful Discovery for Lung Ailments
A medicinal advertisement touts Dr. Kine's New Discovery as a speedily curative remedy for consumption and related throat and lung diseases. It claims worldwide reputation, physician endorsement, and medical journal backing, offering free trial bottles or regular sizes for $1 from Richardo and Sohrbeck in Molini, Ill.
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Kine
Richardo & Sohrbeck
Molir.c
Henry Harwood, Pioneer Liveryman of Moline
Henry Harwood leads Moline livery with nineteen years of service. He expanded from Lynde Street stables to Main Street, forming partnerships before solo operation. Recent upgrades include a five glass Landau and harness, a new phaeton and buggy, and a new team with Prince, John, and Sleight’s horse, plus plans for east-end offices and private desk.
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Henry Harwood
Moline
Nourse
Nick Zergier
Harwood
Harwood & Wheeler
A. P. Fisk
Lynde Street
Atted
Killum & Co
New Haven
Conn
Mason & Evans
Davenport
John
Lorton Bros
H.O. Sleight
Prince
Obituary of Mrs Hasselquist longtime Augustana president’s wife
Mrs Hasselquist wife of Dr T N Hasselquist the respected Augustana College president died Friday April 29 1881 at 6 15 pm aged 66 years 7 months 32 days Her maiden name Eva Kelena Cervin She came to this country in 1852 living in Galesburg Paxton and Rock Island Died of consumption contracted on a North Sea trip to Sweden She spoke Swedish English French and German translated works from German to Swedish Four children three surviving Esther Joshua and Nathaniel plus a 19 year old daughter who died and is buried in Rock Island cemetery Her husband travels with her 29 years and the community extends sympathy to the family
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Hasselquist
T. N. Hasselquist
Augustana College
Eva Kelena Cervin
Galesburg
Paxton
Rock Island
North Sea
Sweden
Esther
Joshua
Lindsburg
Kansas
Nathaniel
Bromoline touted as world’s best blood medicine
A TRAFLER on four continents claims Dr Marshall's Bromoline, described as the big Blood and Liver Cure, is the best blood medicine in the world. It is sold at fifty cents a bottle and is available through druggists.
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Marshall
Funeral of Gotthold Lindeblad
The nine year old son of Rev O HI Lindeblad was mourned at a large funeral attended by Augustana College faculty and students. Dr Hasselquist led the service with an emotional sermon. A student read original verses and a school pupil led a farewell poem as sixty three carriages accompanied the burial at Riverside Cemetery.
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O HI Lindeblad
Augustana College
Hasselquist
Holm
Mise Remly
First Ward
Mack
Riverside Cemetery
Geatthold
Lundberg
Jinder
Odd Fellows Fair Nets About Five Hundred Dollars
The Odd Fellows Fair was financially successful with a net of about 500 dollars. Miss Mary Knowles won the go'd watch with 60 votes to 33 for Miss Linn, remaining votes scattering. The watch netted the Lodge 93.85 dollars. The picture went to Chase Hemenway. J Gillmore, J W Good, and P C Simmons also received votes. The total amount realized from votes was 2935 dollars.
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Odd Fellows Fair
Mary Knowles
Miss Linn
Chase Hemenway Messrs
J. Gillmore
J W Good
P.C Simmons
Three Link Brethren Hold Auction Night at Timm's Hall
A lodge event at Timm's Hall raffled valuables including stove and fixtures to Ticket 31 John Holt Deere Coplow to 212 and more. Gifts donated back to the lodge. Dance enjoyment and anticipated net proceeds near $600. Also a medical ad offering a free treatise from Dr. Kline Philadelphia.
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Timm’s
John Holt
Deere & Coplow
Capt
Timm
Bob Bishop
John Stock
Fred Vierich
Accident at Peal's Stall Leaves Larson Boy with Broken Arm
Samuel Larson, a boy, tumbled against German youth Christian Busch near Peal's Stall on Saturday evening. Busch fell while seeking the responsible party for an insult, breaking Larson's left wrist. George Oldéfest acted as security for Busch and the dispute was amicably settled with Larson's father. The incident is deemed accidental with no intent to injure.
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Samuel Larson
Christian Busch
Peal
Busch
Larson
George Oldéfest
Henry Carbolic Salve and Oxygenated Waters Advertised
An old advertisement touts Henry Carbolic Salve for cuts bruises and skin disease with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Dr Greeng Oxygenated Bitters as a remedy for ailments said to affect blood kidneys liver and skin.
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Greeng
Henry Coffeen Builds Homemade Incubator For Chicks
Henry Coffeen, a poultry fancier, commissions Messie. Hunter & Lee to construct an incubator with double wooden walls and a heat system to hatch about 300 eggs. The device aims to speed chick production, allowing him to gather chicks as shells crack and raise them in a warm coop. We wish Coffeen success and anticipate his first Spring chick sale.
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Henry Coffeen
Mr. Coffeen
Messie
Hunter & Lee
Carpenter
Coffeen
Beal of Zuma County Reappears Stronger After Hiatus
Col L W Beal a well known Zuma farmer and former Deputy Sheriff and Circuit Clerk returned to the Disratcn office in improved health and vigor after retiring due to bronchial illness. Open air exercise and a sober life restored him to robust health and a striking change was noted by friends.
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Col. I. W Beal
Zuma
Rock Island
Disratcn
Correction Requested on Swander Family Notice in Union
Mrs Rose Marshall and Mrs George Marshall request correction of a Tuesday Union item about Mrs Swander of Moline. They state the Swander family has dispersed, Rose now Mrs Marshall remains in the city and will continue to welcome old friends who may visit.
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Rocky Island Union
Swander
George Marshall
Rock Island Union
Dispatch
Malt Bitters Promoted as Best Blood Purifier
Advertisements claim Malt Bitters as the largest bottle, best medicine and a sure cure for chills and liver diseases. Physicians prescribe them and local customers praise the product, noting malt hops calisaya and fron composing the tonic.
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Calisaya
Hiahly
Invention Aids Canning Jars By Iron Tonged Holder
Mr. McKeever of Cassell and McKeever introduces a jar holder using a pair of unmal leable iron tongues with a tuber band to clasp jars from half gallon up. The device allows safe handling of hot jars during sealing or unsealing and eliminates the main difficulty in canning. Patent application has been filed and is expected to succeed.
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McKeever
Cassell & McKeever
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