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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1880
Page
1
The paper notes Garfield's expected win with a strong, decisive vote. It cites political sentiment in Davenport and Moline, mentions local party activity, and reports on campaign fallout and public notices. Train schedules, local ads, and a mix of community notices fill the issue.
Stable men report distemper among street car horses signaling epizootic. Deputy Collector H L Sewitt sold tax paid stamps totaling 3061.52 in October with Tobacco 2.72 and beer 2386.50. Irish Agriculturalist copy from Dublin criticizes rent system. Newcomer of Toledo praises Excelsior Kidney Pad. Warrenzan of Chicago visiting Dr McKinnie. Miner Whitehead returned from Colorado with ore finds. Local dispute: Henry Correen and George Steerns sue Ed Evans for insurance premium on Main Street building. defense claims no order to insure. Trial before Justice Grover with W R Moore for defendants and Lewis & Lewis for plaintiffs.
The item promotes Rexp's Gilt Edge Tonic as a malaria preventive. The text cites a controversial political tactic by the Democracy, accusing them of covertly circulating a pamphlet at night to undermine Republican policies benefiting the poor through tariffs.
In August two years ago Charley Yates met at a Manitou Colorado mineral spring. He now appears in Rock Island dressed as a gentleman and says he runs a Georgetown Colorado hotel. He plans a short visit to St. Louis and back within a week or ten days.
Advertises California Kidney Tea as a vegetable remedy for back pain kidney and urinary troubles. A package costs fifty cents for a three week treatment and is sold by Wm. Clendenin and Morris & Co. near the post office block and Keator House.
Hon John T Browning returned in time to vote after a three month journey through New York and New England. He visited his 80 year old mother near Buffalo, then saw relatives in Connecticut and spent time at Block Island inhaling salt sea air. He reports renewed vigor and a robust frame with an autumn tinged complexion.
Joan Hammer suffers serious injuries after being knocked down by John Crimmone at Peal's Hall during Kirk Hawes’ meeting. His mind appears affected by the blow and fall, raising concerns of possible insanity. Authorities urged to pursue the assailant for punishment. Grand land excursion to Nebraska on November 9 offers cheap round trip fares to Lincoln, Columbus, and Grand Island from Davenport via C R I P rail. Tickets include first class travel, valid forty days, refundable to land buyers. John P Irish and Russell critique in Davenport speech. Irish supports free trade while Russell avoids the post office.
Saturday visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hartzell of Topeka Kan returned home after visiting relatives in Moline. Hartzell promotes an omnibus line in Topeka and urges a new street car railway. Local fire company parade concluded with a dance at Timm's Hall.
City notes the Street Railway Company moved morning runs half an hour later, delaying workers and prompting many to switch to the C B and Q or C M and St P trains. Other items include Mrs Wincut selling her Burlington homestead, Scandinavian immigration, a New York Copenhagen line, Davenport brewery fire losses, Sheriff Perkins praised, Moline cannon proposal, and Garfield victory sentiment.
Bridge counts show October totals for Oakley bridge receipts at 191.69 with 620 double teams 181 single teams 27 horses and riders 25 red horses 93 cattle and 223 railroad cars crossing. City figures list November due 773.42 and receipts since last report 5291.07 with 5131 paid out. Public notices include photos for holidays and various cleaners and tonics advertised.
Crowded Peal's Hall on Monday night saw H A Ainsworth preside as M O O'Connor of Rock Island spoke followed by W A Meese W R Moore D O Reid W J Entrikin John W Boyles and Capt Bennett. Dr McKinnie accused of packing followers interrupted Meese leading to a heated exchange over Democratic nomination talk and greenback alliances.
A broad selection of fine dress goods including shirts, handkerchiefs, collars and cuffs, gloves, suspenders, and related accessories is offered by Simon Hirsch. The establishment emphasizes quality merchandise and a complete ready-to-wear assortment.
The Friday night event drew over 2,000 torches with aid from Illinois allies in Moline Rock Island Milan and nearby towns. Elaborate wagons from Deere Co and other firms led a lavish procession through Davenport and Rock Island with fireworks cannon salutes and bright storefronts. German business houses Turner Hall and Der Demokrat showcased loyalty to the party of prosperity in a record westward display.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a speedy cure for consumption and related lung ailments. It claims world wide reputation, high medical support, and praise from clergy and press, offering trial bottles free and regular bottles for $1 through Richards & Sohrbeck in Moline Illinois.
The city sees its biggest and most complete underwear stock on display at Simon Hirsch's store with a wide range of sizes and styles.
Old cast iron pipe fragment uncovered by Jos Rank during grading behind the Catholic church property near the high school. The three inch pipe, tarred inside and rusted, shows mould marks and raises questions about its maker and age buried in clay bedrock.
County returns from Rock Island indicate the Republicans trail the Democrats by 107 overall. In Moline Republicans polled 805 votes while Nationals had 270 and Democrats 257. Republican majority over both totals reaches 284, with the county expected to yield about 1400 Republican votes, the largest plurality on record.
Dr. Davidson was summoned at 2 a m to attend Jeff Harson known as Pig-eye Harson, injured with three stab wounds two near the seventh rib on the left and one in the left leg. Harson refuses to name the assailant, alleging a dispute over a woman with Weaver.
One of the finest kennels in the country is owned by W. H. Holabird of Valparaiso Indiana. He and his family rely on St Jacobs Oil for ailments and have seen wonderful results in the kennel as well as at home.
Fripar's Dispatch reports Mrs. Bradley living with her son on Ease Street died after an overdose of morphine. Dr Morey attended and pronounced her breathing natural earlier, with death around 8 a.m. Coroner Marxis held an inquest at 3 p.m. with jurors Dr Piper foreman and others. witnesses included Mrs. Rowlands and Mrs. Pershing. The inquiry aimed to confirm an accidental laudanum overdose in the 76 plus year old.
Mrs. Lydia Dunn, aged about 70, died Wednesday morning November 3 at 7 o clock in Tiskilwa. Born in Fairmouth Va she moved to Tiskilwa in 1835 near the close of the Black Hawk War where her husband served. She leaves several children. Dr. L. D. Dunn of Moline and a daughter in Tiskilwa. F Fleming, Rock Island, is also named. The funeral is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
In South Moline two precincts reported results with Republicans leading. Precinct one posted 139 Republican, 48 Democratic, 25 Democratic? total 66 for GOP across both precincts. Precinct two showed 111 Republican and 48 Democratic with 14 for Republican past or Protestant? The overall GOP tally indicates a Republican majority in the town.
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