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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1880
Page
1
The notice invites all residents of Tee wry to use the reading room with writing desk, reception area, and a cabinet of curiosities. It announces daily library hours from 1:30 to 5 and 6:20 to 8:00 PM, with Sunday hours 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Train times from Chicago to Lima listed as Day Express 9 08 a m Night Express 10 54 p m Accommodation 4 00 p m and 6 05 a m. Mail matter must be deposited 30 minutes before departure. Rail service details for C I & P C M & St P and CRI&P given with Sunday and Monday arrival and departure nuances. A train from Chicago at 6 35 p m will run Sundays on listed dates July 25 August 15 September 6 26 October 17 November 7 28 December 19.
Sam Kennedy buyers the Review newspaper including subscriptions and advertising accounts since July 28 1880 with prior accounts payable to R H Moore as assignee. The Review will consolidate with The Daily Dispatch under The Review Dispatch name and continue operation at the current location.
Michael O Connor, a Harper House steward and Irish immigrant, addressed the Garfield club at Turner Hall, urging laborers to align with a party of freedom and progress. He urged practical, nonsectarian views and urged future appearances in Moline.
The colored residents of the city are invited to meet at African M. E. church this evening to form a Garfield and Arthur club. A general mass meeting is planned at Pear's Hall at a later date, and a uniformed company will be organized tonight.
The school board states attendance rules for pupils and parents to enforce. Six half days unexcused absence in four weeks leads to suspension. reinstatement rules apply. After two days consecutive absence teachers notify parents, after three days drop from roll. A warning card is sent after two and a half days. Reinstatement requires superintendent approval.
Coroner Morris presents a year end tally of deaths by cause including accidental car deaths heart disease drowning and homicide plus noted Sudden death reports not referred to in Cook County. The report lists regional death counts by town and total expenses of 712.25 with coroner and justice fees jury fees and post mortem costs. The coroner urges county wide vigilance and cites Cook County practices as a model for Rock Island County and other counties.
The county Sunday school convention will convene at Central Presbyterian church in Rock Island starting next Monday evening. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of Sunday schools founded by Robert Raikes in England. Home talent addresses will be given by Rev. Merrill Davenport C M Morton Chicago Y M C A Rev J H Rhea Davenport and Rev R S Cantine among others. Delegates will be entertained at private homes and a large attendance is expected.
Police officer Kelsey restrained a drunken Belgian immigrant, Ed Dupont, who bled from a head wound after a scuffle. Dupont, with $100 in savings, paid a 15.30 fine and was discharged. Ben Merrifield, who left his wife and three children to chase Mrs. Pankhurst, pled guilty to adultery and received six months in jail.
Editor Dispatch attacks Ballard and his followers over a county treasurer investigation. It claims the inquiry is a costly farce driven by personal malice and urges taxpayers to see the board’s action as faithful to public interest rather than vendetta. UNCLE JOHN voices strong condemnation of the proceedings.
Enoch Root long known in Moline as a veteran of the Third Colorado Regiment. He owned the Root premises at Wells and Lynde, ran a grocery with his brother Jim, then pursued art in Europe for four years. Returning, he settled in Chicago to continue business while painting less due to health. Brother Jr. later recovered from consumption and works in Kansas City.
The text argues against Jim Ballard’s smelling committee and its ten dollar per day clerk, calling the scheme a farce. It also notes a finance committee led by Mr. Zimmerman from Cordova proposing new county books and questions whether changes are needed or practical for public work.
The display of torches by Swedish citizens on Saturday evening was creditable to them and the cause. They will vote with clear view of their interests and labor. Capt. Eric Johnson's speech drew a large crowd at Peal's Hall. The Moline Light Guard Band played well and the glee club performed fine songs. The speech was reported as a very fine effort and showed strong enthusiasm.
List of names of letters remaining in the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending September 16 1880. Names include Adamson Anna M Rabbs Chas Ahlberg Carl Baker P J Kerr William Borgwardt H Molin E Boyle Maggie Nilson J G Carlson C A Petterson Lindy Alma Hintze C A Rex Edith A Hostens Leopold Smith Emily L Hudson L N Soderberg Oscar L Johnson B P Walsh C Williams Mr Johnson C O For collection call and say advertised L Hemxgway P M
The list adds subscribers across Davenport Moline and Rock Island with names under various offices stores banks and factories. The report notes a fresh list being prepared and published soon and includes an 1880 date and manager H Mattock. A subsequent call urges Young Men Garfield and Arthur club advocates to meet September 11 at 7 30 pm at the Armory with dozens of signers including W R Moore Frank Head John Porter and many others.
A runaway team on Main street last evening crashed into a passing express train near the rail crossing, throwing out Kirk G Vincent his wife and step-daughter. The driver Charles Davis stopped the train. one horse was killed and the other badly injured. The family, taken to the Atlantic hotel and police station, are recovering with Drs Cantwell Peck and McCourtney in attendance. Mr Vincent suffered forehead wounds but is expected to recover. the team’s owner Gaylord offered $300 for the animals.
Central building and East and West wards report a total enrollment of 1,015 pupils, higher than any previous opening term. Officials express confidence in a successful school year.
In 1874 Dr. Jacob Meyer of St. Louis Mich. endorsed Hamburg Drops for liver and stomach irregularities and constipation with satisfactory results. R H Moore mortgage dispute leads to library and case auction. Mr Knetear seized the library, books sold for 177 toward a 382 claim. Dr Davison bought the case. Kneetsar holds books at 127.
A Monmouth woman of 17 left her husband of five years and joined Ben Merryfield in Moline as man and wife. Merryfield admitted adultery and was bound over in 500 for appearance at the circuit court. The couple planned a Monmouth return.
The Dispatch urges the people of Moline to present the 14th battalion I N G with a stand of colors. Commanded by Lt Col Clenden, the six-company unit includes two from Moline and others from Rock Island Morrison Cambridge and Genesee. The battalion has never had its own flag and local supporters should act soon.
The Building and Loan Association met at W. R. Moore's office on Tuesday evening with 113 stockholders holding zero shares. Loans totaling 1,60000 were effected, $350 in stock advances were returned, and the first series success prompts a new series soon. No stockholder regrets the investment.
The Dispatch reports health statistics showing monthly deaths averaging 12.4 over four years, but under the city board of health for three years the average falls to under ten. The figures indicate public health in Moline has not declined and the board has made substantial progress.
The Dispatch reports young Republicans of Moline forming a Garfield and Arthur club at Armory Hall. W R Moore is president, W J Entrikin vice president, E H Sleight secretary, F H Head treasurer, with F W Gould C M Waters and J W Good on the executive committee. A military style uniformed organization is planned with Gould captain and Kerns and Osborn as lieutenants. They aim to recruit 200 members by next meeting.
Mr Thulin publishes a monthly Swedish Lutheran church journal for Augustana College. It is printed at Thulin's office and Kennedy handles the press work. The journal has wide circulation and is the west's standard church organ. Packages are sent by American Express Co., not mail, at the same half cent per ounce long-distance rate, with shorter distances cheaper.
The article urges support for Republican cause ahead of November elections and encourages circulating reliable Republican reading. It touts the Moline Dispatch as a loyal, moral weekly offering home news and editorial content with a $2.00 yearly subscription and requests sample copies to spread the word.
The Coe Fair this year features superior exhibits in stock, implements, fruits, and field acts. Rev J S McCord of Moline M E Church gave the annual address and officials from Moline promote their products. Local merchants promote stores and farm machinery makers from Moline and Rock Island display wares as farmers and stock raisers present strong exhibits. Next week the Hilledale fair is planned and a merger of the two fairs is suggested to widen scope and attendance.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mr. Jackson a brother in law of Dr. Piper of this city, with references to Big Stone City Grant county Dakota and a newspaper man. The text is garbled but centers on jurors and local figures.
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