County urges timely subscription renewals on slips
The printed slip shows the date to which subscription is paid and notes that some slips misstate this due to agent dishonesty. It urges delinquents to remit promptly and keep accounts current.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1882
Page
1
Farmers wait for corn to dry before harvest
Local notes report Hoon Vanna of Cleveland selling hogs yesterday and J Bender moving into a new house. Several community items mention school terms, teachers, visitors, and a surprise for Col I W Beal’s family. Percy Fairrax signs off with a date of November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoon Vanna
Cleveland
Henry County
J. Bender
Jim Dixon
Joslyn
Rebecca Dixon
Will Whiteside
Lesy Hanna
Ed Machin
Leavenworth
Kansas
J G Osbern
Walker School
Bliss Sadie McConnel
I. W. Beal
Percy Fairrax
Indian summer forecast and local notices from Port Byron
Weather wise folks predict Indian summer after squaw winter as Miss Allie Williams dies at her aunt residence on November 12. The Bethesda church held the funeral with Rev Robinson preaching. Col L W Ben left for his future home as friends gave a surprise farewell with gifts of silver water pitcher and mug and an extra castor from Mr and Mrs Payne. Jos lyn Oates, known for ferry work, is accused of eight horse thefts from Wisconsin and escaped custody after breaking a lounge where chained. Port Byron items note Denlinger arrives with nation wagon, Capt James Brewer returns to Colorado, Wendt fills new furniture store, local sportsmen shoot ducks, and marriages and itineraries listed with various residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Williams
Bethesda
Robinson
Hl N. Tanna
Col L W Ben
Selon
Wint Payne
Wisconsin
Angell
Percy Fairrax
OB Denlinger
Jas. Brewer
Colorado
H Wendt
Peter Johnson
Edith Lamb
E E Cady
Sandwich
Ill
Completed Rock Island County vote official count
The official canvass of Rock Island county confirms no major changes from prior figures. Rivicker leads with a 248 plurality and Flem ing has 469. county totals show party votes for sheriff and school superintendent, plus a county hospital bond measure passing by a wide margin and canal support with strong approval. The election is officially decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island County
Dem
Rivicker
Fleming
Rock Island
Henry
Illinois City Briefs Mention Illness and Accidents
Ill and injures reported as Mr. Wm Bruner Jr overturns wagon after driving over a ditch resulting in contusions and a dislocated shoulder blade. Dr Tyler attends a leg fracture of his son and later sets the limb. Twigg returns from a business trip to Rock Island. Huttig Esq. of Muscatine and family spend the afternoon. Freddie, a five year old boy, is celebrated with friends. Potter rejoices over the birth of a baby boy in his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Bedam
Wm. Bruner, Jr
Wm. Smith
Dr. Tyler
Twigg
Rock Island
Huttig Esq
Muscatine
Freddie
Potter
Church and school news from the Andalusia area
Quarterly meeting at the M E church with Elder Morgan presiding reports a new work by Rev Boggess who preached well. The new school election directed directors to sell the old school house buy a lot build anew and borrow if needed. A lot of votes favored the proposition. Mrs Henderson of Humboldt IA visited relatives and returned home. Master Vaughn Klein injured by a knife accident while playing, sister’s husband held responsible. Dr Twigg attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E Church
Morgan
Andalusia
Edgington
Boggess
Afrien
Que
Mrse Henderson
Humboldt
Iowa
Mre
Vaughn Klein
Twigg
Watertown News Notes Rural Life and Local Changes
Watertown updates report changes at the telegraph office with Mr Lewis in charge and Mr La Shelle moving to Fulton. A new outdoor reflector lamp brightens the depot. Farmers bring tall corn and vegetables including a two foot one inch parsnip gifted by P K Upson. A two year old Iowa visitor drowns in a rain barrel. Mrs Jame Howard ill but improving. Nov. 15, 1882. Uncix Binu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livergoods
la Shelle
Fulton
Lewis
Watertown
P.K. Upson
Eph Warren
Happy Hollow
Jame Howard
Jack Wells
Homestead
Graham
Council Bluffa
Iowa
Inventors claim method to trigger many blasts at once
Report describes Mr Sxeraxy and Dr Piper developing a device to explode a large number of blasts simultaneously. They claim to have produced the desired result and can trigger one hundred or more blasts at the same time. The piece also notes the public’s reluctance to spend a quarter on Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Mr. Sxeraxy
Dr. Piper
Freault
Letter from Rev EC Barnard on Pansy Band quilt gift
Rev EC Barnard writes from Sanovaxy November 1882 to thank Moline friends for a Pansy Band quilt. He recalls old church ties, praises the group, and hopes the band stays virtuous as they grow. He mentions missing Moline, blessing friends, and signs with warm regards. Brown's Iron Bitters note appears at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. EC. Barnard
Sanovaxy
Miniature performers at Wagner's Opera House
A brief local note reports CALMXDER''s minietrels performing at Wagner's Opera House for bowie styled entertainment. The event highlights a quirky ensemble and stage mischief in a city venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmxder
Wagner
Opera
Fod Bowie
Electric Light venture formed by Moline merchants
A merchants’ group in Moline ships forward an electric light company. All stock is subscribed and a meeting at the Dahma and Holland office on Friday aims to finalize the organization. A temporary chairman leads as a committee weighs lighting systems amid Rock Island precedents and potential citywide adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Dahma & Holland
Secretary of State
Constata
Wim. Clendenin
Dan W. Gould & Co
Michards
Rock Island
Electric Light Co
Moline sidewalks repair needs and city plans
The item notes poor sidewalks in Moline compared with similar towns, urges extensive repairs, and mentions open sewers. It highlights free night schools for under 21, a busy Library course with entertainments, and hopes for a Rock River bridge when the river freezes. It suggests cows will be moved out of streets and reports the mayor smiling after a marriage citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Molino
City Library
Rock River
Hennepin Canal
Sugar Hollow
Rock Island
Delayed Rock River Bridge Burdens Moline Trade
Citizens and merchants in Moline press for action as the Rock River bridge remains unfinished, cutting trade. The text argues the bridge company should bear losses from missed completion, noting the city bears no fault and urging full effort to finish by November 1st or face heavy damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock River Bridge
A Good Place for Business in Moline Says Hood
Mr E E Hood praises Moline as ideal for commerce and notes a busy wagon delivering necessities and luxuries. He handles large quantities of potatoes and apples, keeping a busy mammoth store and wagon on the go throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.E. Hood
Moline
Mike
Man Taps Fresh Car-Load of Apples on the Track
A local observer notes a worker tapping a fresh car-load of apples stationed on the rail line this morning, indicating a rapid turnover and lack of long storage for the fruit. The scene suggests brisk activity and quick movement of produce on the track.
Miscellaneous Local Notes On Oddities And Developments
A column highlights quirky items from Chicago gifts to cows at large and river blasting risks. It notes Keator House occupants enjoying a cold snap, Rock River bridge delays, pound ordinance effects, Catholic fair flags, and local business moods. Composers yell for copy amid scarce news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Keator
Rock River Bridge
Badge Company
Cook
Long View Farm to Auction Blooded Stock and Household Goods
Col W D Crockett of Long View farm plans to move to Waukegan and will auction a large stock of blooded horses cattle and farm implements on November 21 at Long View Farm Milan road near Coal Valley. Catalogues available sale overseen by N Van Tuy with credit terms over ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Crockett
Long View Farm
Waukegan
Richmond
P. M. Crockett
Milan Road
Rock Island & Peoria
Coal Valley
N. van Tuy
Turners Masquerade at Wagner’s Opera House
The Turners plan a grand masquerade at Wagner’s Opera House on Friday January 24. Committees named by F C Werich C Conrad Geo Adle man Simon Hirsch J A Meidke Henry Seifert and C Grantz arrange tableaux pantomimes and costumes with prizes for best outfits. Balcony seating available for nonparticipants. The event is billed as one of the season’s jolliest and expectations are high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner's
Opera House
F. C. Werich
C. Conrad
Geo. Adleman
Simon Hirsch
JA. Meidke
Henry Seifert
C. Grantz
Market Square Weathered by Cold Speeds Farm Goods Drop
Market Square shows slow activity due to cold. Potatoes scarce as freezing weather halts wagon delivery. prices vary with location at 60 to 70 cents. Corn plentiful with prices quoted 60 to 64 cents. oats scarce at 40 to 44 cents. Hay prices range 11 to 18 dollars, prairie and timothy mixed. coal and wood sales noted with limited figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsc
Timothy
Not a Prize Fight at Wallace's Restaurant
A playful Argus article sparked a real confrontation at Wallace's restaurant. Patterson McGlynn struck Argus writer E L Eastman after reading the humorous piece about a mock clash with Dr Piper. The judge assessed $4 plus costs for the injured party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Tug Wilson
Wallace
Patterson McGlynn
Union
Sullivan
E. L. Eastman
The
Argus
Piper
Eastman
Ashe
Mac
Library entertainments tickets on sale at Wagner’s Opera House
Course tickets for the library entertainments will be sold at Wagner’s Opera House through Saturday night. Subscriptions can be made at the City Clerk Follett’s office or through any Entertainment committee member Warr Sloan Grimes Mack. The committee aims to provide high talent at thirty three and one third cents per evening with season seats. single tickets will be at least fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Follett
Messrs
Warr
Sloan
Grimes
Mack
Moline
An Ancient Couple United in Iowa City
Squire Mapes performed a morning ceremony uniting Daniel Shadd and Mourning Medley in Iowa City. The groom is 72, the bride 58, each bringing prior marriages to the union. This is Shadd’s third marriage, Medley’s second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Mapes
Daniel Shadd
Mourning Medley
Daniel
Naiad Queen to Shine With Local Singers
Local singers under Walter OC. Clark prepare the Naiad Queen operetta for the holidays. About two hundred performers will join grand choruses in elegant costumes and stunning scenery, promising a spectacular presentation in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter OC. Clark
Moline
Child Drowns in Prange Maneuver Incident in Hampton
A reported accident at Hampton on Monday ends in a drowning of a child during a prank maneuver. Details are unclear but authorities are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Greeham
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Port Byron
Earl Lowry
Braceville
Wm Affleck
England
Moe
Lyceum Library
Merrill
Merrill Tueaday
Castee
Ienry
Foy
Greenback
Illinois and Michigs Canal
United States
State House
Illinois City
Mr. Barnard
E. C. Bamnanp
Brown
Barker
John Soderstrom
Co-operative
Dr. McKinnie
Turners’ Masqarade
Library Entertainments
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