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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1881
Page
1
Free library access offered to city residents with a reading room adjacent to the free station and a cabinet of curiosities. Tables for chess checkers and backgammon provided. Open daily except Sundays from 1:30 to 6 and from 6:90 to 9:50. earlier hours on holidays from 1:00 to 6:60.
A dense mix of railway timetables, local ads, and community notices from Rock Island with references to the CRI&P lines, train departures, depot details, merchants, and miscellaneous street items in late 19th century Illinois. Contains brief notes on services, goods, and upcoming local events.
Rock Island superintendent M M Sturcron is named as one of the examiners for West Point applicants to be held in Cambridge on Wednesday June tat. The item notes local shopping and various business mentions alongside the announcement.
Gauze under clothings at Micach's. Mn ann Mus Petthouse and caugh ter Rose sail to England from New York by the Anchor Line on Saturday. Many city friends wish them a favorable voyage and safe return. Curtain shades and rollers. new street railway between Moline and Rock Island appears fixed. stock ready to move once roadway secured.
Elegant stock of parasols at Hulls' noted by farmers from Coe and upper ent regions. Oats sowing reported and corn planting nearing completion. A Sterling train killed a German worker named Spickard on a Hilladale trestle. age about 28. Gustav Swewnsson runs a real estate and steamship ticket office behind Emily Anderson's millinery on West Henry Street.
An AmEx circular invites free forwarding of flood sufferers' shipments to Gov. Ordway or Acting Gov. Hand in Yankton. The notice promotes hosiery donations via Hirsch's Tie Co and cites butter and eggs sent to Moline grocers from Orion and Opheim via the St. Louis division. Also mentions D O Rein offering enameled paint from Holden & Co with color samples and prices.
A notice announces the sale of a house and lot on West Heary street by L. P. Youner REN as assignee Jona Hunton is pushing his enumeration work. Readers hear varied local items including bank interests and a street accident report.
The notice notes Ephraim Warren’s likely July 26 birthday and his status as a clever elder with knowledge of early community settlement, while mentioning Hirsch's boys' clothing. It stresses his age and reputation.
A woman ends uterine weakness after a faithful course with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges others to request pamphlets by mailing a stamp to Mrs. Lydia E Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for information.
Rosa E Prery of Hillsdale aged 15 died of consumption after a cold in October settled on her lungs. She was buried on Wednesday. A young lady highly esteemed by neighbors and acquaintances.
Coroner Morris travelled to Rapids City on Tuesday to hold an inquest into the death of George Punk who drowned in the gist. The jury returned an accidental verdict. A second drowned man remains unrecovered as the search continues. Freight on the CPRR remains heavy with daily increases and rail connections restore better service after a Chicago strike ended. Passengers now favor the South western division and the Southern Pacific over Omaha and the Union Pacific lines.
A historic tonic claim that Electric Bitters cures liver kidney and urinary diseases after doctors abandon patients. The ad touts relief from bilious attacks and suggests the remedy astonishes observers. Sold by druggists at fifty cents a bottle.
John Wixon renovates the old bank building as the reception site for Wixon and Fisk. The former vault is moved and emptied of old papers dating to 1852, with no valuable items remaining. The narrative laments the loss of the bank’s stored treasure while noting horses will share the foundation.
In our health efforts the secretory system must be kept in perfect condition. Kidney-Wort acts specifically on the kidneys liver and bowels. Use it instead of harsh bitters or drastic pills. Purely vegetable, it is prompt but mild and sold by druggists everywhere.
Mrs Caroline Manning a 5 year old colored woman died suddenly from heart disease at Mr Ritchie's Illinois street dwelling after working at the Dispatch office. She fell after a lighted kitchen fire preparation, bruising her face. Coroner Morris's jury ruled natural death. Rev. E C Freeman conducted the burial service on Wednesday.
A M Hinnann argues with Disvarcat over the Presidents course on Robertson appointment. The piece cites Hubbard and Garfield, promising fair discussion but noting no rebuttal without a public record. California Kidney Tea endorsed by Dr Armstrong of Lisbon Iowa, with postpaid order options and local sellers listed.
Henry Foss of Forreston Illinois writes to Coroner Morris asking if Gottlieb W Henkel aged 18 was lost in the Meredosia bridge disaster in April. He left Freeport about the time of the accident for Rock Island and has not been heard from since. The coroner knows nothing of the case but would assist if possible.
A satirical note suggests a cranky bachelor would acknowledge women's insight in choosing Hop Bitters for family health after witnessing their careful study. The piece defends Hop Bitters as a cost effective remedy and credits women with perpetual family well being.
Howake Kniskin of Staatsburg New York recently left his job at the Corn Planter Works and boarded at the Gault House. A young man held in high esteem by teammates for his conduct, his departure prompted sincere regret among friends who accompanied him to the depot to wish him well. He is a member of the Odd Fellows Order and will be remembered fondly in Moline.
Stephen R. Smith, former editor of a Rock Island whisky organ, left town with unpaid bills and returned to Iowa City as a temperance lecturer but again failed to appear. The piece notes whisky reliance and his repeated absences in the aftermath.
Local readers describe new houses and moves by residents including Mr. Heck and Mr. Morrison. They debate incorporation with Moline, costs, benefits, and the option of a Rodman post office branch while noting growth, health, and a growing community image.
Dr Samuel C Plummer reports meeting Dr S J Culbertson of Piper City Illinois. Culbertson served as a non commissioned officer in the writer’s wartime company and is said to be faring well in his new home location.
One hundred fifteen pounds of soft maple seeds were sent Wednesday by the American Express to Kearney Nebraska from this city, under W A Nourse. The Timber Culture Act spurs a new industry as Western farmers must plant timber each year. Davenport and Rock Island enjoyed rain while Moline remained dry, prompting provincial grievances about weather.
The silk thief known as W H Parker and arrested in Moline by Marshal Fish confessed guilt and was sentenced by the Des Moines court. With the ruling, Marshal Fish and Levi Cralle are released from further duties, ending authorities’ involvement as the writer notes the stage of water is no longer relevant and asks how many fish you catch.
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