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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1884
Page
1
The council debated sidewalk widths on Third avenue and Fifteenth Street, rejected and approved proposals, and authorized cost sharing. They discussed street and alley work, right of way for a railway, and extended sewer plans. Resignations, staffing, and city finances were reviewed with multiple reports filed.
The London Economist and Statist report Britain’s iron and steel sectors in deep decline with half the blast furnaces idle and shipbuilding paralyzed. They blame imports from the United States and other nations, arguing domestic trade alone cannot sustain production, while Britain relies on foreign demand for output.
Isaac Davis testifies in Monmouth murder trial of his brother James K. Davis. He recalls the confrontation near wagons, a knife drawn by James, attempts to stop him, and uncertainty about what weapon struck James as the fight ensued.
The trial of Janac reat Mbouttouthy for the murder of his brother James Davis in Ewan township ended with a verdict of manslaughter and five years in the penitentiary after a week of testimony. Jurors debated a five year compromise before the final read verdict. Mrs Davis cried at the outcome as bail remained unchanged and a motion for a new trial was filed.
On the fifteenth of last August articles from Chris Kuehl’s home were stolen. Suspicion fell on a young woman employed by the family, but no action followed due to uncertain evidence. The woman later left a trunk at Chas. Bugge’s Hawkhallow home. a search warrant was issued and the trunk found, yet its contents provided no clues, and Kuehl mourns the loss.
A dealer advertises an immense stock of cloaks at Hl Deutech's located at 111 West 8th Street Davenport. The notice highlights the large assortment and invites customers to inspect the collection.
Warren Robbins of Buffalo Prairie marries Miss Lizzie E Wait at the bride’s home in Dwight. The ceremony occurred in the morning and the couple traveled to Buffalo Prairie the same day. The bride, educated in Moline and Davenport College, now begins married life with wishful well wishes from local friends. A note mentions a sale of blankets at H Deutsch Davenport West Second Street.
Rev S Wayes will preach next Sunday at 3 PM at Waltona Chapel with Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Devo- Hoox services at 2:30 PM. Mr Daniel Hains remains a sojourner in week six. D D Wendell recovering from illness. George Johnson returned from Minnesota and resumes work at D. B. Wendell. Elder James Johnston visited from Savana and will preach this winter. Various local notices follow about residents, animals, and church licensing prior to Oct 1884.
Local notes recount Mr Sam Heagey of Hampton building a railroad spur. Harve Tracy was thrown from a buggy when a horse bolted, injuring his hip on a stump. Seph Fycos honored for past music. dancers urged to call for performances. Dr Wilson left Ned Carey’s service. Dance drew crowds despite rain, with prayers noted. Hampton hosts next Saturday. A lawsuit in the Valley between Hardwood and Goeasy ended with a guilty verdict and costs after service by Constable Sailor. Court held at Mr Bostin’s office in October 1884.
A collection of brief items reports Mrs. Rathburn recovering her daughter illness and improving. James Diltsfied’s two year old son receives stucid hardware and shelves his. Miss flu Adams wins a prize at confats as townsfolk pass Main Street. Mrs A G Smith of Toledo Iowa visits relatives while husband tours age ball. Mr Geo Dickson to have a new roof. E Whitehead and wife return from visiting friends in Up Center Kansas.
A town faces overflow threat if conditions persist. Funeral services for Mr Dike child are set for 104 at Thursday at the M. Ei church. Ed Thompson, now traveling for a Peoria apice house, returns home Sunday and plans to attend Milan cornet band event Saturday. Democratic speaker Ing. Oct. 2, 1894.
Rev. Mr. Blackwell arrived with his family on Wednesday as a new pastor for the charge. School was closed Tuesday through the week due to a teacher’s illness. Residents joined an excursion to St Louis last Monday. Bridge workers will travel to LisKawa for other work. Invitations go out for G Adams’s town hall reception. Gully birthday reception will seek success. The protracted has cured our town and the Rock River still rises. Paul P. Colona, Oct 8.
Rev. Mr. Wondruff of Genvaco preached to a full house last Sabbath evening. Frank Sible is home on a two week visit. A singing class will organize at the Baptist church this evening under Rev. D. L. McCown. Joseph Albrecht is ill but improving. A young peoples meeting is planned for one week from Sabbath at 4 o'clock with a temperance theme. Miss Belle Warren and the Wrights’ daughter Ida have returned to Sumner town after visiting E. S. Wright and family.
In Fairview mud slows activities with the Lyceum postponed for a month. Mrs Perry of Concordia Kansas visits Mrs J W Dew rose. A birthday party at Claus Law sons last Friday drew a well represented crowd with thanks to Mrs Lawson. New text books arrive and a uniform set is praised. Manuils men repair the narrow gauge as daily noise of spike maul and hand car resumes. Oct 2.
A reward of one thousand dollars is offered by Nance county Nebraska for the apprehension and conviction of the murderers of Harry G. Perceval his wife and infant child Hugh Mair and H A G Baird killed at their residences twelve miles west of Fullerton in Nance county about Sept 20 1884. The suspect described as an Englishman about 28 years old five feet eight inches tall with sandy hair florid freckled face erect walk pleasant countenance coarse voice speaks slowly with English accent gold filling in front teeth weighs 140 pounds has an anchor tattoo on one arm and is named George F Furnivall. The governor may issue an additional reward. Erastus A Benson purchased the property where the murder occurred and knew the parties. Benson says Furnivall appeared innocent.
F F Pearson and others dug up William F Mills, buried in Watsons graveyard near Olena, Henderson County, on December 15 1847. The skeleton lay face down with left hand over right hip, suggesting post burial resuscitation and deliberate death by suffocation. Mills aged 25, copper by trade, sick after chilly exposure. doctors bled him and gave remedies, then Dr McMillan declared hopeless. The widow and friends held funeral on the third day, Mills later found to have died in the grave. Mills was son in law to Abraham Wagg and first husband of Widow Evans.
A large stack of dress goods in the latest shades and patterns has just arrived at H Deutschs located at 111 West Second Street Davenport for shoppers seeking fresh fabrics this season.
Hull Bros advertises 16 yarns of heavy muslin priced at one dollar. The brief notice highlights a fabric sale offering affordability and bulk purchase opportunity.
The Illinois State Sabbath School Convention and Association of Churches meet in Benton Franklin county from Oct 18 for four days. Delegates include Rev W L Batchers L E Fish of Moline and J W Reed of Rock Island. Reed and Fish serve on the board of missions. The association emphasizes missionary work with 8000 expended this year and an estimated 10000 needed next year to support state missions. The association has placed from forty to fifty missionaries in the field.
At 111 West Second Street Davenport Hannel Cc offers heavy cotton cloaks and cloake fabrics. Prices quoted for fall winter weight material from Gould & Co present 26 vents per yard.
An city public school year featured an industrial exhibition where pupils showcased skilled work. The event drew praise for useful and ornamental items and sparked desire to continue the project, with some urging an earlier start next season. Mentions Hull Bros cloaks curtains shades and Mrs J M Frey stamping embroidery and art silk items.
The Moulders Union met to arrange disposition of Arthur M Davis who died yesterday morning. Body sent to Fort Atkinson Wisconsin per his wishes. Forty to sixty union members escorted the remains to the depot. Pallbearers named and services to be held Friday morning at the Congregational church. Burial in family lot with parents.
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