Moline News: Socials, Fires, Fairs and Civic Notes
J Silas Leaf returns home from the West. Gas mains extended by 1,000 feet. Funeral of Mrs La Franz draws large crowd. Williams, Whits & Co. erect a flag staff at their foundry. Mendota carpenter P W Wri Cox to speak. Hillsdale fair weather outlook and coal traffic changes. Mosquito bars caution. Local Democrats grow more prudent. Deere block to receive fresh paint. Fiddler noted as city’s busiest man. Various notices on marriages licenses fairs gardens and business openings.
Forward and Gleason Offers Bargains and Business News
Twenty five percent saved by buying of Forward and Gleason. Mrs Fis wife of the marshal leaves for Zoar Mass to visit relatives after thirteen years away. Cram returns from Marseilles to his post behind the drug store counter. Ground around P I Cable’s Moline avenue residence praised. Shirring fashion noted as most fashionable. Grover sells bluff lots to John Fuhrmann who builds a neat dwelling. Ezra Smith confirms R C Boyd did not assign. Rock Island merchants seek artistic job printing from Sam Kennedy. Forward and Gleason offer shirring by yard and machine work. George Hernst tours Moline Chicago La Crosse river route and returns home. Gotp and Co clothiers obtain a circular from Kennedy. firm vows to please patrons. Arbitrators rule against William Young in damage claim against John Weere over a ditch obstruction. Millinery stock deemed unsold at time. country folks urged to inspect stock and prices.
Williams and firms build giant wheel for Iowa Grape Sugar Co
The article notes Williams Wiltz and Co at work on a 10 foot diameter wheel weighing 2500 pounds for Ru ngperi of Chas Enen Johnson’s ink works in Philadelphia, raiding the Distatci office today. It also mentions a Garfield and Arthur club meeting and local cultural notes in Moline and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngperi
Chas Enen Johnson
Philadelphia
Distatci
Central Office Improvement Praised By Patrons
Patrons note a clear improvement at the central office after changes in operators. Miss Gates shows general satisfaction with the new practice. A confidante reports tight shoes do not enhance a fair experience, and prefers the Madame in her old footwear for the day’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gates
Unfitting Attires Stir Local Discourse
A humorous local note frets over fashion affronts to collars and shirts as the town pivots to lighter topics. The rant suggests stubborn irritants like tight boots or brass bands are tolerable compared with an ill fitting garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
White takes post in Peoria as obituary notes abound
The column notes the likely obituary for Plow City, mentions Oliver White’s new post in Peoria and signals other local items. It references Republican figures, the Parker sisters planning readings, lodge cards, and various town developments including a foundry, sewer work, and civic notices. The tone remains regional and informal with multiple brief notices.
McLine State Fair Vendors and Local Remedies Adverts
McLine representatives at the Io State Fair return. Isaac Rothschild on Second and Brady in Davenport offers stylish suits. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup sells for 25 cents. California kidney tea promises kidney and urinary relief at 50 cents from a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLine
Cde
Isaac Rothschild
Second and
Brady Streets
Davenport
Patchwork Flag Sparks Union Debate at Local Meeting
A Union column references a patched flag linked to Col. O Lippincott's Chicago establishment and questions its worn look. The piece notes a political stance and hints at party loyalties while a separate drug ad promotes Carter's Liver Pills. A moulder, Sam Suman, celebrates moving into a new home with a housewarming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Union
Col. O Lippincott
Chicago
Akron merchant cites Hamburg Drops as best selling item
One of the oldest merchants of Akron and the leading druggist of that section Mr E Steinbacher informed the writer that without exception the sale of the Hamburg Drops was the most satisfactory of anything he had ever sold and that the unprecedented demand was due solely to its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
E .Steinbacher
Hamburg
Garfield and Arthur club invites Major Grout for speech
The Rock Island group invited Major Grout to speak on a date to be arranged. Grout is noted as an effective speaker and the club hopes he will campaign in other parts of the county. The notice also mentions Mr Porter leaving newspaper duties to focus on his job printing business, hoping the transfer benefits all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield and Arthur Club
Rock Island
Grout
a_ dot
Vermont
Josiah Grout
Moline Scale Company
Oliver White
Peona Weekly Call
White
Chase Hemenway
Mr. Hemenway
U. S
Major Grout
Review
Porter
West
San Jose
California
Neveny Elven
Edwin Mears
Mary Mears
Haare Oo
Thomas Mears
R. A. Donaldson
R. Moore
Aldermen Split Over Moline Rail Switch Vote
Aldermen Fisk Morris Peterson Wood and Youngren oppose rail road competition by delaying new manufacturing sites. Hemenway Jenkins and Schillinger vote yes to the C B & Q switch across Moline avenue, 3 to 5, proposal lost but likely revived. Eight years ago John Mitchell, once paralyzed, moved from Sugar Hollow road to Osceola Nebraska, now county superintendent and returning home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk
Morris, Peterson, Wood
Youngren
Moline
Hemenway, Jenkins and Schillinger
Moline Avenue
Apovut
Oliver Gunnell
Sugar Hollow Road
John Mitchell
John
Osceola
Polk County
Neb
Mitchell
Rock Island
Permanently Cured of Piles by Kidney-Wort Claim
Hon GH Rice former Vermont commissioner writes from Milton on September 16 mentioning long suffering from piles in the blind then bleeding stage. He reports using Kidney-Wort for about a half dozen packages and achieving a permanent cure. He cites his own experience and that of others to support the remedy’s virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH Rice
R. R
Vermont
MiLtTon
Bridge painting bids invited for Rock River span
Proposals for painting the Rock River bridge will be received by the bridge committee until Sept. 15 1880 inclusive. The city provides paints oil and scaffolding planks. contractor provides brushes ropes and ladders. The committee reserves the right to reject any bids. P H Peterson chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Bridge
P.H. Peterson
Balloonist Brooks Makes Successful Marshalltown Ascent
The city notes that Charles H. Brooks, formerly with Dimock, Gould & Co, ascended in a balloon at Marshalltown, Iowa on the 2d of the month. He adopted Excelsior as his motto and his flight was highly praised. He has a brother employed by Dimock, Gould & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Marshalltown
Iowa
Charles H. Brooks
Dimock, Gould & Co
Dintock, Gould & Co
Assault and Battery Ends in Fine After Hotel Fight
Thos Martindale, living near Davenport, accused John W Temple of harassment by visiting his cousin. The pair argued on hotel steps at the Gault House, leading to a scuffle. Martindale suffered jaw and lip injuries while Temple pleaded guilty before Magistrate Grover and paid 12.05 in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Martindale
Davenport
John W Temple
Martindale
Gault House
Temple
Grover
Artesian Well Delays At Moline Paper Mill
The Moline Paper Company faces delays as drilling reaches 150 feet and the bit becomes wedged. Workers aim to free the drill and resume driving the new well to tap a pure water supply capable of running the large mill that supplies printing paper for the western market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Earth
Moline Paper Company
Great West
All Correct or Our German Friend Debuts at Timm's Hall
The first performance of All Correct or our German friend by C. Winter drew a large audience at Timm's Hall. Otto Krause impressed in the title role with strong comic and pathos scenes while Louise Chase Jenny Holmes and Maude Grantly received applause for their leading parts. The play featured strong scenes including a picnic railroad and telephone moment. Tomorrow's Harper’s Theatre show is promised to improve pace and scenic balance.
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C. Winter
Timm’s Hall
Otto Krause
John
Jenny
Miss Louise Chase
Jenny Holmes
Mr Woolford
Vilan
Count von Ressler
Miss Maude Grantly
Arabella Stine
Miss Livingstone
Priscilla Roseberry
Ryan
Stine
Mr. Junson
James Morton
Mr Ross
Tom Turner
Harper’s Theatre
Red Book by Baltimore and Ohio Elevates Political Advertising
The Baltimore and Ohio issues a striking political text titled the Red Book, praised for design and utility. Compiled by a veteran journalist, it presents state by state voting patterns from 1876, current state officer results, legislature makeup, and congressional district outcomes with concise footnotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Baltimore & Ohio
Lord
American Bank Note Company
Knight & Leonard
B. & O. Red Book
United States
Population and Vote Calculations From Census Data
The article describes a state population and presidential vote ratio from 1870 and 1872, using 1880 census figures for latest data. It explains a calculation of total state votes this year based on these figures, notes the book is indexed for instant reference, and offers copies by mailing to C K Lord in Baltimore, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
C K Lord
Baltimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ul Tee
Tuer Molinee
Review - Dispatch
J. Silas Leaf
la Franz
Wililiams, Wuitst & Co
P. W Wriicox
Mendota Carpenter
Morey
Board of Health
the Paper Co
Hillsdale
Sterling
Tom Yates
Tri Ladies of the
M. E Church
John Deere
Charley Hemmenway
Garfield and
Arthur
Fiddler
Detroit
Western Home Journal
St. Jacob
Poorrmaster Hyps
Mercer County
Aledo
Miss A Fleming
Wells Street
Nelson P Anderson
Christine Haglee
Frepv Asterlund
Phil Keene
Joy Verian
Hs Barber Shop
Lynde Street
H W Cannes
Deere Hose Company
W. Neilson
J.G. Saisbury
Nourse
Salter Street
Saul
J. Stras Laal
Mercer Co. I. R
Ben. T. Cable
Cambridge
Glee Club
Forward & Gleason
Fis
Marshal
Zoar
Mass
Forward& Gleason
Mr Cram
Marseilles
Mr. Cram
P I. Cable
Forward & Gleason's
Squire Grover
John Fuhrmann
Ezra Smith
R C Boyd
Sam Kennedy
George Hernst
la Crosse
Gotp & Co., Clothiers
Kennedy
William Young
John Weere
Peal’s Hall
Grand Northwestern Agricultural Display
Jonsson
Okerberg
Keator House
H W Candee
Peoria
Parker
Coal Valley
Milan
Dispatch
Scale Company
Maine
SM Zeterer
South Moline
Zeigler
Joan Warner
The
Street Railway Company
Main Street
Yates
Whitehall
Republican Executive Committee
Esq Mapes
Frankie Morrisalls
Dr Bull
HapLey Bros
Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis
Hancock and English Club
Timmy's Hall
Carter
Sam Suman
Suman
Deere & Co’s
Balloonist
Vogeler & Co., Battiwons, Mp
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