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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1882
Page
9
A sprawling item list details sales at Cassel and McKeever's, new buildings on Rodman Avenue, cargoes and machinery from Gustaf Swensson Tuk Deer & Masser Co, and plans for opera house troupes. Mentioned are Brown's Iron Bitters, Dixons, and several hoists, with city improvements, bridge work, and a gun club forming for the region.
A pleasant party of fifteen couples surprised Mr G G Anderson at his home with refreshments. They were well entertained and enjoyed a huge time marking the anniversary of his birthday.
Work started today on the foundation of the soldiers monument. A meeting will be held tomorrow night at the city council rooms for all interested in this effort. Attendees are urged to attend. The fundraising progress is good and the committee is doing all that can be asked.
A softball or baseball style matchup left fans impressed as Minnehaha faced AO Pos with a tight score and notable moments. Hins Jasper provided a key hit driving in runs while a ten legged couple featured in a rare bases loaded showcase.
A Rock Island group of business men held an evening meeting to organize a new body promoting the city's general commercial welfare. Committees were named to perfect the organization and Mr Ales Steele spoke on the benefits of cooperation among manufacturers and citizens.
Fay Templeton stars in The Mascotte as the opening comic opera with sparkling charm. Olivette is likely as second piece, drawing strong competition from the Mascotte. Seat sales will be announced soon and the house is expected to crowd to capacity.
The remaining unclairs dia the poast office at Moline in Rock Island county Illinois for the week ending Thursday October 12 14s2 presents a list of names including Alexander Thomas Noble Laura Barnet Ludwig Ohlen K W Backley John Swallow Mary Draves Stein Wm Lean John Powell Frank Lijaman Eleonora Soderquist Matilda Maine Elmore Taylor Vina Nugent Wo Wundroth F W and L E Nemenway. Advertised letters will be held and may be claimed by the addressees or their legally authorized agents.
Fay Templeton leads the Mascotte opening with 83 star artists in a celebrated comic opera. Herman Perfet conducts music previously with D'Oyle Carte. Olivette follows as second show. Tickets distributed by numbers at 4 am and sales begin at 2 pm with a strict limit of six tickets per person.
John Turn urged police last evening to crack down on saloons selling liquor to his nineteen year old son. The editorial calls for enforcing the law, noting most saloon-keepers avoid minors and urging complaints to be filed in court rather than via newspapers, promising support for rightful action.
Mr W Eastman of Rock Island faces loss of his wife and a child after a troubled marriage. The wife left with their three year old daughter and all movable property, possibly heading to Chicago with a suspected paramour. Eastman has a warrant for her arrest and seeks custody and stable upbringing for the child.
A young woman identified as sixteen year old Miss Walters leaped from a Davenport ferry during a river crossing. Rescued by Captain Cameron and Officer Brennan, she survived the plunge despite a fatalistic rumor mill. Her father, Westly Walters of Moline, and Dr Ritter say her act stemmed from a sudden mental disturbance, with no intent to die.
Rev J Stadling longtime pastor of the Swedish Baptist church in Moline will leave to become superintendent of the Baptist Publication Society in Stockholm Sweden. He will depart with his family on the 25th this month. He inspired a church building drive and delivered lectures to support the plan. The congregation regrets his departure and wishes him success in the new field.
On and after Monday October 16 1882 the First National Bank Moline National Bank and Moline Saving Bank of Moline will be closed from 12 noon to 1 PM daily. J Os Gillmore cashier First National Bank Hevenway cashier Moline National and Saving Bank.
The Grain Cleaner for October appears set to improve with new features and a four page dress up. Editor Clifford Hall schedules work to begin around December first with plans for an engraved cover and updated layout.
The report describes ongoing railroad disputes and fragile ceasefire hopes. It notes a breach in the Minneapolis pool causing withdrawals and a new rate cut by Cortap on the Albert Lea line to Chicago, with a settlement anticipated soon.
Monday afternoon Mrs Richard Ramey, sister of Mrs Geambdet, and Mr John Gamble with wife and child were on an island avenue when a frightened horse toppled a ditch, throwing Mrs Ramey and a child. Mrs Gamble steadied reins. Mrs Ramey sustained severe bruises, child uninjured, buggy wrecked. Dr. Load attending confirms only bruises.
The text describes Frank James and Buffalo Billhall touring on stage rather than trains, with a proposed pickpocket plot during performances. It notes W E Lawreme’s sad returns from Chicago and critiques a debtor who ignores those he owes. mentions various locals and a horse price uptick by Marshal Henderson.
The river has risen six inches since Saturday due to heavy rains upstream. S Keator and Co can move logs to their mill and have sent for a raft to Port Byron. The Lily resumed regular trips after overhaul at Davenport. A cofferdam to divert artesian and sewer water is under construction. The Mary Morton and two barges navigated the St. Louis chain and a rock reef but no damage occurred.
The T T club opens with a grand ball at Wagner's opera house on Friday October 20 with Strausser's orchestra. The Turners present a turning concert October 21, promising a grand event. The A O T fair runs October 80 to November 2, and the opera house opens October 16 with The Mascotte featuring Fay Templeton. Numerous amusements are planned for the season.
Charlie Waters learns his wife and two children survived the Thunderbolt wreck near Nickerson Kansas after a switch misjudgment by brakeman Ed Campbell. Two engineers and three others died, Mrs Waters rushed to safety with her children as the survivor recalls the horror. The incident also notes the brakeman's mental strain after surrendering at Nickerson. Coal oil and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup are mentioned in unrelated context.
An engine derailed Wednesday near Sickles residence as the circus train jumped the track at about 4 PM. The engine ran onto the embankment but did not overturn while other cars remained on the rails. No injuries reported. several trains delayed. property sale listed for Gustaf Swensson offering two acres in South Moline with house and barn improvements.
A Saturday evening surprise party assembled at Peter Kehting's home then moved to Henry Daebellihn's residence. Mrs Henry Daebelliha opened the door with humor as guests announced the kitchen waltz. Minnie P Kelting and Leng T Daebellihn led the organizing committee.
Miss Olive R. Mason of Moline and Mr. Hugh F. McIntosh of Salineville Ohio were united in marriage at Capt W C Bennett’s residence with close relatives present. Rev C L Morgan officiated. The bride, a former teacher, and the groom leave for Salineville with the community’s best wishes.
A local retailer in Rock Island County advertises the largest display of underwear ever shown in a fine store, direct from manufacturers and offered at very low prices. The message cites A. P. Bis as the contact for shoppers seeking this extensive collection.
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