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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1881
Page
1
In the November county correspondence, villagers describe graveyard day and rural funeral practices with neighbors buying coffins and digging graves, then an update on local moves including John Crabtree buying a farm, law suits, new preacher Mr C M Rood, and May Whiteside eloping with R.H Whiteside before a Davenport wedding and plans for Peoria housekeeping.
Frosty nights and health notes fill Cordova updates. The Cordova Dancing Club plans its first season dance November 16 at Johnson’s Hall with Biehl’s band, to be followed by biweekly Friday dances. Neighbors share greetings, visits, and minor misfortunes as residents discuss illness, travel, and local events.
Fragmentary note reports rain value aiding red reed growth and road conditions near Dowlesburgh. Mentions Sena and Vere with unclear context and names.
In Port Byron Samuel Brunner’s house takes on a habitable aspect with river views and promises to be among the town’s largest residences. Rev H D Clark returns from conference to serve another year. The Port Byron Globe enters its second year determined to persist despite disasters. New creamery venture by Simpson and LaRue eyed as a sizable, farmer-attracting operation. Various residents relocate or undertake projects including barn construction and garden efforts. The old brick store is expanded to match nearby blocks after a damaging wind storm. Shepherd and Lamb sell their meat market to Pearson Brothers as Lamb moves west and the town notes other movement and business improvements. Nov 10, 1881.
Chas Whiteside from England visits with uncle Wm Whiteside. Winter term starts Monday with Mr Clark Searle as teacher. Miss Henderson begins Osborn school. Miss Rose Williams returns from Prophetstown and may stay through winter. Tank Kee lectures on The Gods of China at the Methodist. A Rock River bottom question favors Rock stand county. New officers elected. temperance meetings draw large attendance. Joslyn literary society plans an event. resolution discussed.
The piece notes that coat oil or petroleum might lubricate or laminate but is not suitable to cure a cough. It states Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup is regarded as the standard remedy for coughs.
Testimony before the coroner's jury describes the Gilchrist steamer striking the bridge at Clinton, passengers and crew racing to a barge, lifeboats and rescues underway, with pilot Dana Dorrance and first engineer Patrick Maing each detailing the final moments and mechanical issues.
Goutp and Co plan their opening day on Saturday November 12 in new spacious quarters just east of the old store. They will offer friends genuine bargains in clothing with a ten percent cash discount on that day.
The raft steamer B F Weaver, owned by Davidson of LaCrease, struck the Rock Island bridge at about 1 PM. A cross current forced it back through the draw, tearing off the pilot house and bending the smoke stacks. The Sam Hyde and a ferry assisted, pumping water and aiding the raft before continuing downriver. Dr R Straw of Moline assisted at the scene.
Social leaders praise Sozopont as a cleanser that whitens teeth and arrests decay. The piece extols its effect on gum health and fresh breath, claiming it makes smiles sweet and conquers dental problems with sovereign aid. The fashion world endorses the product as unmatched.
The New York Weekly Express announces a major effort to broaden its circulation beyond any U S weekly newspaper. It offers substantial premiums to single and club subscribers and notes the publishers’ reputation and trustworthiness. Also publishes Talmage sermons and retails for one dollar yearly from 23 Park Row, New York.
Recorder of deeds Harvey B. Celler touts St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism saying he has long trusted its merits and uses it in his family. The quote reflects endorsement from a local official.
The document lists category totals for public arts and literature sections including biography travels poetry essays fiction religious history collected works and magazines with a grand total of 1227 and an attendance of 2019 along with fines totaling 3.60 dollars. It notes juvenile art and science biograph y travels fiction history and a sub total of 39 and grand total 1227.
A Congregationalist ad endorses Kidney-Wort as cleansing and toning the bowels and kidneys, claiming rapid relief from long standing distress. It cites improved health after faithful use and praises other remedies like Trask's Ointment for sore eyes and piles.
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