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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1889
Page
8
Oct 4 issue reports robberies at Stewartville, property sales near Davenport and Milan, family deaths and weddings, farm arson case in Scott County, upcoming civic events, transport and business updates, and community notices across Rock Island and nearby cities.
The account by Levi McCain describes a materializing seance held in Clinton with messages from the departed and attendees recounting visions and contacts. The piece also notes social happenings, church and temperance references, and local district concerns including a Supreme Council meeting in Minneapolis and commentary on late hours and public behavior.
Advertises pills as liver and bowel cleaners claiming they force more use while supposedly strengthening users. Notes claims that longer use reduces required doses and cites free samples at Wm. Clandenin's store and Mrs. Kelsey with her mother Mrs. Ellis visiting Chicago.
In Moline circuit court the case of Ref G. E Griff ith versus the city seeks about $5 damages for a broken arm after a sidewalk accident while hurrying for a street car. Mebniry N Mclniry appeals to the prosecution and City Attorney Oakless for the city. Jury includes George Ss Church Chris Feber James Hasson Elmore Reynolds Mosiroe Roberts Sam Lanter Pred Harnecte Byron Drury Chas Co Spykler Wo Pie cuck Jere Vearsall Fedsun AM Golden.
The Lobéel Homestead near the corner of 18th Street and 5th Avenue is sold to Mr Warr for three lots. Warr will divide and develop the property with a residence and stables, keeping a dwelling at Plowman Heights while moving tenants to a new market site.
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