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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1882
Page
9
Notice indicates material entered at the Moline post office as second class matter for mailing. Details are limited to the classification and location with no further context or dates provided in the accessible text.
Readable fragments show a crowded page with ads for EE Hood's Prescriptions and various shops, plus notes on city happenings. Mentions include the Rock Island Argus editor change, theatrical license granted to George Wagner, dances by the Turners, and improvements around Fisk and Knell establishments.
Min Perxn Nuwisox and Miss Emma Peterson will wed at the bride's parents home with a new life ahead. JosEin Rank touts the largest boots and shoes stock yet offered locally. Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Mahon were held yesterday at 1:80 PM from the M E Church. KNELL offers value not by newer furniture but lower prices. Mr Genstar Stolpe, ex Denver, arrives in Moline as a music teacher and composer. Linn iye Gallp Co advertises low prices on clothing and furnishings. Mr JoT Brawsise prepares a factory-office addition on Lande street to house Water Power Co. Mr Drown ing is remodeling near the High School.
The item reports a diabetes cure claim by Cepan Ramps and Wansen & Co, noting diabetes treatment success. It also describes Twa sick with diabetes seeking help. A river slough barrier at the west end requires a pier due to strong current before water drainage and continued laborer employment through fall and winter.
The People v John Heck jury found him guilty of assault with intent to commit rape against Hannah Hendrickson, a Swede girl in the city, and fixed punishment at one year and a half in the penitentiary. Also notes sale of Wm Schrober’s Main street saloon, mortgagetied dry goods firm reopening, opera house fundraising plan, Meredosia duck hunters clash risk, chimney safety campaign by Engineer Asterlund, and Harry Mars’s bachelor quarters on Lynde street with locals visiting for music.
An advertisement promotes Brown’s Iron Bitters as a natural remedy for a wide range of ailments. The claim presents the product as a cure all and a health restoration aid.
The library committee has begun contacting lecture bureaus to arrange a six to eight event series for the coming season. Members J W Warr C L Grimes W K Loon and Prof Mack will coordinate the engagements and seek strong patronage from Moline residents. Also Simeon Tlirsch advertises a fine stock of fashionable neckwear for sale.
The Madison Square Theatre Company plans Hazel Kirke in Moline around the 18th of the month with dates to be finalized. Manager Cram has many applications and will choose performances best suited to the city. A note mentions new fashion arrivals at Simon Tfirach's.
The funeral of Miss Bessie Patterson occurred Sunday afternoon at the Hawes residence with Rev WH Stifler and Rev Irving A Searles officiating. Pallbearers were Allen Welch, George Lyman, August Sommers, George Kingsbury, Hugh Ralston, and George Huber. The service drew a large crowd, while Dr J BT Patterson and Jennie Patterson remained in frail condition. Doctor Kinyon linked the illness to septicemia from cesspool exhalations at the Baptist parsonage.
The arrangements committee led by Will Cole Henry Sutton John Kittelsen and others schedules an October 80th 81st and November 1 event to fund a lot purchase. The opera house may host the event with a grand dance by a first class band and the ladies of Moline are urged to assist. Simon Hirsch offers the citys finest suitings at bottom prices.
Statement shows receipts for stamps and postal cards envelopes and wrappers newspaper stamps and postage due stamps box rents waste paper and twine totaling 10 455 14 with deductions of 8 188 76 for the quarter ending September 30 1882 at the Moline postoffice.
A man named Charles Rauch is held on a murder attempt at the Rauch Brothers butcher shop in Rock Island. Gustaf Rauch was shot in the face and shoulder by a gun found later in Charles’s possession. Miss Katie Kink, present with Charles’s wife and child, is identified as a witness. Charles waived examination and remains jailed on $4,000 bond as the case awaits the grand jury. Turners Society cares for Gustaf’s health and business amid the drama.
Coroner Morris held an inquest into a man found near the old water works in Rock Island. The body is believed to be Julius Hanson a Swede. Clothing and a diary found near a railroad track may link to Hanson. Hanson was about five feet nine inches tall weighing around 160 pounds. The coroner will investigate and contact Wisconsin parties named in the diary. The death appears possibly self inflicted though murder is not ruled out.
The Blues of Moline defeated the Stars of Rock Island 15 to 5 at the old gun club park in Friday afternoon light. Clarence White snagged a key fly for a two run save while Amberg and Falkenberg sparked early offense. The Blues have now beaten the Stars four times in sixteen games this season and claim the county title.
Geo Gamble welcomes a ten pound daughter Friday at the C R IL P freight office. Laura Knetsar returns to the Jacksonville school for the blind for another term. Jack Wells sells household goods by auction near Watertown to fund a Westward move. Gould & Co mill clears mud. a new large capacity beater installed and work to resume by Monday. Cononen Monxis holds a valise linked to a body found near Rock Island with papers and a sister’s letter. coroner confirms identity.
A meeting at the Dahms & Holland office promoted a forthcoming excursion to the northern and western country. The firm offers free information and travel details with Mr. L. T. Eads available for inquiries. The event aims to attract attendees seeking firsthand guidance and prospects of value.
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