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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1882
Page
6
A fragmented discussion of rural school governance condemns lack of formal supervision and reliance on directors. The text cites absence of a superintendent and weak accountability, with teachers acting without strong leadership, while districts face fluctuating enrollments and funding. A local incident involves a city marshal and a custodial arrest, highlighting enforcement and governance concerns.
A traveling salesman’s horse bolted on Moline Avenue, throwing its driver into the mud and barreling into Rock Island, hitting a streetcar and damaging a cart. Dr Dunn expands Rodman Avenue frontage to 83 feet with grading sod and a stone wall planned for spring. A Pleasant Valley peddler with two horses and a donkey drew attention, though observers disagreed on the wagon’s exact animal count.
Mu Jcus Lusk and his wife mark the twentieth anniversary of their marriage in Moline where he is among the town’s oldest citizens. Friends express hope he will live to celebrate many more such years.
The Woman's Suffrage Society will hold a weekly reading circle at Dr L. D. Dunn's residence on Friday evening October 18 at 7:30. All are cordially invited.
Dr Ganpon touched a cow's horns while trying to remove a choking apple, resulting in facial injury. The incident occurred as the animal resisted and the physician attempted to free the fruit.
Internal difficulties dissolve the firm of Haley and Caverly. Mr Haley will form a partnership with J Tf Wilson of Ross re Rock Island to manufacture a newly invested road cart.
Rev Jcho Johnson, born July 21 1822 in Gnark Skane Sweden, emigrated to America in 1851. He settled in Galesburg then Prattville and Princeton leading Swedish evangelical work and pastoring churches. He advised unity for freedom and temperance, served multiple congregations from Kyneasine to Molloy, and was survived by his wife and two daughters. The obituary notes his enduring faith and public service.
The double funeral from First Baptist church was held Wednesday afternoon for Jennie Patterson and her brother Jal. Rev W Hf Stitler of Davenport and Rev J A Reynolds of Rock Island led the service with large attendance. Caskets rested before the pulpit amid abundant floral tributes as pallbearers from the church Sunday school carried Jennie’s and Jal’s remains to two hearses for transport to Chipplannock Caton.
A hoodlum in the vicinity of Hood's tries to steal apples from a barrel but is driven off by eight swarming bees. He claims victory with the remark I got it. The scene ends with the thief retreating from the area.
Mn Kurpt the agenic artist declares he will finish by week end. He is painting the aconery and expects Wagner's opera house to feature a complete set of scenery reflecting his work.
The Port Byron Academy affair is muddled with a discordant meeting and committee actions condemned by many contributors. The Maxwell property is chosen and J Maxwell agrees to serve, while dissenters push for an injunction to halt building at the selected location.
A social gathering at John Rady’s new house, three miles east of Moline, hosted by his wife and daughters with a substantial supper and dancing. The event featured refined decoration by Josephus Evang of Carbon and noted the house built by Geo HB Henry, praising the sturdy, well crafted construction.
Local item reports Patrick Blaheney severely injured after being kicked by a mule with four ribs broken both lungs damaged and a damaged kidney. He plans to sail to America and run for sheriff. Also noted funeral for Mrs. Augusta Hubbard and W Evans plans to open a cigar box at Moline Plow Works office.
A testimonial for H H. Warner kidney and liver cure appears alongside a警 warning about a perceived planned uprising of African Americans in Lee County Alabama. Reports state families fled the city for protection after a white man shot a Black man, with threats to burn houses and massacre whites on an upcoming Friday or Saturday.
A Salt Lake Tribune note discusses a controversial polygamy topic and recounts a woman who was emotionally stirred by a sensational incident. The summary highlights the public interest without graphic detail.
At Park Congregational Brooklyn the autumn meeting opened with Rev J Roberts presiding. Beecher announced his withdrawal from the association over his views on the Bible and Christianity, saying he cannot imply responsibility for others to defend his beliefs. He urged continued fellowship despite stepping away.
The Smith Paper Co. of Lee faces charges over a dam disaster on the Housstonle river. Superior Court proceedings begin with Judge Brightan presiding as experts and witnesses court the case. Fever andague hit 130 people locally, with 40 dam neighborhood residents sworn as witnesses. The historic suit draws national attention and hydraulic engineers among the witnesses.
World Cairo correspondent reports Arabi’s account of Sultan's telegram response to Admirals and Khedive prior to British landing on the canal. He alleges treachery by the Sultan and Khedive, with France Russia and Italy ready to act, and says he might emigrate if execution is avoided.
Lincoln County Missouri residents oppose paying a 1 percent property levy to cover about 800000 in railroad bond debt. They vow legal resistance and plan to organize across every school district. A leading speaker warned against property purchases in the country.
A vessel traveling from Pine Bluff Arkansas hit a snag in White River near Light Mallmouth Tuesday morning. Debris damaged the bow and crew reported loss of a small amount of cargo. authorities began recovery and tow plans.
Cloud and climate notes discuss clouds as mysterious water particle collections suspended in air. The text questions whether clouds are ordinary vapor and explains their formation in higher, cooler, and sunlit regions, contrasting with gas or liquid states.
WHEAT futures unsettled with October No 2 rel winter and No 2 spring mixed. CORN higher cash bids 66 to 76% with rejections. OATS firm then lower. HARLEY strong and higher. FLAX SEED in good demand with prices up. TIMOTHY weaker. EGGs stronger. PORK unsettled and higher. LARD firm and higher. CATTLE receipts 740 with demand weak and shipping grades slow. overall market slow but steady with mixed commodity movements.
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