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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1880
Page
1
Railway schedules show Chicago and Milwaukee routes with a 9 03 pm express and a 10547 night express plus an early accommodation. Depot work advances with gas lighting and a brick depot progress. Local items mention tax levy, new stock car ideas, and residents starting housekeeping in Rock Island.
The partnership between Eastman and Pershing barbering firms has ended. E L Eastman will continue the business at the current location.
Fragmentary OCR notes show expected postmaster selections in Moline tied to Hancock era arrangements. The readable text references 8.66 and a date fragment, but details are unclear. The item signals pending appointments rather than final actions, with no full names or places verified.
J M Christy, a noted cracker factor, is described as one of the best men in the city regarding a recent public Republican meeting.
Levi Craie has taken charge of the agency for the Baltimore oysters near the Post Office, replacing H.M. Hyde who has too much other business to continue.
The Rock Island martial band, which performed well at Peal's Hall last Friday, has been engaged by the Moline club for tonight. D. A. Hott plans to address the city council at its next meeting. Severance's jewelry store reports new goods daily. The Rock River bridge painting contract was awarded to M. C. Kozster for $200 with city supplies provided.
The report notes Hon J T Browning remains in Connecticut while Entrikin bears increasing duties and longs for his partner's return. It mentions Severance's necklaces as the finest in the city and describes a substantial new sidewalk on Main street near Wywoodworth's coal office. Stewart Ellin shows willingness to converse with a Democrat if repentance and conversion are shown.
The article notes ordinary water pipe pressure at 35 psi and emergency pressure rising to 100 or 120 psi. It also promotes SEVERANCE as the place to buy watches and jewelry with strong assurance.
The proposed plan to divide Edgington to form the new village of Andalusia is rejected, ending Ballard’s effort to redraw local boundaries. The outcome preserves the current town intact and halts the adjacent settlement project.
The statement claims that any party seeking the Moline trade will be guaranteed at this office a larger circulation than all other so called Moline organs combined. The claim implies a competitive advantage in readership and market reach for the office.
TM Jones states he does not want people to believe he is in Galesburg as announced in this morning's Union. He is at his place of business and ready to take photographs.
Capt W C Bennett returns from the north feeling better after a trip. He traded his hay fever for fresh air from Lake Superior and nearby.
Fred Asterlund explains the city operates 26 or 27 of the 40 hydrants while private citizens and corporations own the remainder. A note on preventing consumption cites early cough checks and promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup at twenty five cents.
Roek Island County mentions a namesake David Davis not in the United States Senate but likely bound for the Chicago eye and ear infirmary, suggesting a medical path over political ambition.
John Wixon's squad carried Beardsley and Moore to Erie on Tuesday in a little over four hours. The speakers returned by the C B & Q train this morning, the team driven by another person. Henry Mars horse did not kick during the Dispatch note of his part in the late Democratic procession, though his rider did. Readers are left to judge who was wiser.
The passage describes a man who refuses a boy a nickel for peanuts due to an eyelet in the coin and another man who would twist a Black person's hair to make fizzles for his wife.
A grand Garfield and Arthur flag will soon fly between the Moline National Bank and the Moline Plow Co. building, visible to solid voters. The display signals ready made clothing styles at Simon Hirech's, highlighting local commerce.
Frank Johnson partners with J Samuelson to open a furniture business at the corner of Illinois and Madison streets. The note invites support and forecasts their deserved success.
In a brief item, a patient seeks relief from a cough and turns to a new remedy priced at twenty five cents. The note emphasizes rapid improvement after a few doses under professional guidance.
In Rock Island a heated editorial exchange debates the number of Democratic torch bearers. The Union and Argus dispute figures, with the Union claiming a lead in counts while the Argus disagrees.
A satirical line claims JupGee GouLp should drop the horse Major he drives in a buggy. The joke labels Major as a Democratic horse by its head shaking habit, quipping that Democrats have done little in fifteen years.
A public statement argues that betting on elections or horse races is improper. It notes that winning takes another person’s money without providing an equivalent and that those who gamble lose moral standing regardless of outcome.
A vigorous call favors The Dispatch over rival papers and criticizes a local man who halted The Dispatch for truth about his horse. It notes the rival Rock Island Argus and quips that the culprit now seeks city favor, expressing regret at the judged lack of wisdom.
The team Ezra Smith sought in the Tuesday Dispatch was sold. Smith read the issue and knew where to go to buy the horses he wanted.
The Geneseo Republic hails a pamphlet as the most honest and reliable record of Hancock's statesmanship with a handsome title page and a blank balance. It underscores the document as a neat and suggestive political record from the Democratic statesman era.
Contractor Tom YATES awaits the custom ordered pipe at Whitehall NL. It is touted as the best pipe in the west and will start trench work upon its arrival. Brick work on the Moline Wagon Co building is finished and bricklayers Atkinson and Oloff begin forging for blacksmiths.
A reader suggests the city acquire land from the water power company to straighten the elbow where Main Street bends near Bell Street. They argue widening the bend would improve traffic as required by ordinance.
Proposed top of the Moline National Bank building fixtures may injure the roof. Hopes rise that the issue can be resolved so the central office earns its name and serves as a true hub for the city.
A prominent Democratic politician from Moline complained to The Dispatch about a remark. The paper kept running and gained three new subscribers within an hour. A forthcoming communication discusses the political situation with vital points clearly presented.
The piece jokes that the Cordova supervisor is called the Great Absorber for his supposed financial prowess. It notes Ep Knyxx selling his Arabian greys to Mat Fisher of Chicago and Davenport, and mentions a purchase tied to McClure.
Henry Mars supplied the horse that bore the majestic Vinton at the Rock Island Democratic fandango on Tuesday night. The commander trusted neither his royal person nor a Hancock steed to handle the pranks of the parade mount.
New styles debut at Simon Hirsch's showcasing a range of neckwear for men. The shop highlights fashionable ties and accessories likely appealing to shoppers seeking updated formal wear options.
A Baltimore attorney praises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as effective in his family with a 25 cent bottle price. The report notes a dog show prize won by a top earred coach dog to the judge, with speculation on ear color influence and a regional political remark about fusionists in Maine.
The largest stock of woolens for suits and overcoats in the city is available at SIMON Hirsch's, offering diverse fabrics and ready-to-wear options for men.
John Patterson the new coal mine inspector operates a restaurant in Coal Valley. Ranson, town supervisor, failed to usurp the office and is now limited to a small role. A Chicago Times telegram notes Junkin brothers start a Fairfield daily, possibly echoing R. H. Moore’s Fairfield Journal plan and Roberts enterprise.
A large and complete selection of underwear is showcased by Simon in the city, promising the largest stock ever seen locally. The display emphasizes breadth and variety for shoppers.
Ballard, the investigator, arrived by steamer Viola at Rock Island around 10 am and left about 4 pm. He spent time in the supervisors room and helped with the inquiry. He is paid 2.50 per day by county taxpayers, Sundays included. The Palmer Farm near Moline sent two apples to The Dispatch, one weighing 1 lb 6 oz and the other 1 lb 5 oz, a novelty in fruit samples. THz Dispatch has increased storage to hold more such samples.
A salve advertised to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and chapped hands with a money back guarantee. Price twenty five cents per box and for sale by Richards and Sohrbeck.
Mr Vinton says Henry Mars horse was shod for the Democratic parade in Rock Island, a 75 cent shoeing fee and a $1.00 charge remain unpaid. Henry Mars protests the bills, calling for committee action. The newspaper prints the facts as told by both parties for accommodation.
The narrator recalls a scene on a sidewalk with six men on a wagon shouting "HELLO" and identifies Fred Shrom of Pleasant Valley. At seventy five, he remains vigorous and plans to vote for Garfield on November 2. The piece evokes a homespun sense of Pennsylvania Dutch life.
Frep Asterlund erred claiming 40 hydrants at $12 50 per year to Dimock Gould Co. The correct number is 37, per engineer Phil Keene. The note calls for extension of the city water works as Moline also lacks adequate domestic and fire water supply.
The message urges both business and laboring men to stay engaged and not presume victory. It stresses active participation, collective effort, and the importance of involvement in the outcome of the race.
Local bibliomaniac Wm A Meese builds a private library by scouring second hand shops. He recently found a bound 16 page issue of The New Yorker from 1838 39 published by Horace Greeley and Co featuring literature music and arts.
Fine dress shirts woolen shirts silk and linen handkerchiefs linen collars and cuffs fine dress gloves suspenders and every thing generally found in a first class establishment at Simon Hirschs.
A concise tribute by Major Bundy editor of the New York Evening Mail portrays General Garfield with intimate detail. It emphasizes truthful recollection and presents a glowing portrait of the statesman and Republican presidential nominee.
The fragment mentions Uncle Samuel Hall and St Jacobs Oil with timbered limbs and a Fourth of July footrace. It lacks full context, names, dates, and outcomes to form a clear event summary.
A large colt and its mother caused a scene in front of the Tax Dispatch office when the colt reared and plunged and the mother kicked. The calm courage of the Dispatch office prevented injury to the colt and damage to the wagon, prompting a moral to subscribe to The Dispatch and keep colts safe.
Supervisor Ranson informs the board he cannot hold the mine inspector post he was elected to. The piece notes a legal conflict and mocks the oversight by Rawson and allies who rushed into the matter without proper light or preparation.
The Zanesville Times records a statement from A Heilman & Son druggists praising Hamburg Drops. They report selling thousands of bottles and claim every bottle has cured, recommending it as their best medicine with many cures to back it up.
J Stvas Leas announces sale of 26 Barnard Leas milling machines in Minneapolis to equip a new Pillsbury mill under construction. The plant will process 3,000 barrels of flour daily and eventually require more machines as the full establishment is completed. The operation will also demand 30 freight cars daily to transport the product.
An advertisement asserts skin absorption as the only true method to cure and control prevalent diseases. The ad claims Day's Kidney Pad delivers guaranteed results, urging readers to try it immediately with assurances from the manufacturers that nothing is claimed it cannot positively effect.
In Moline, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Calkins quarrel over property on Main Street leased to a third party. The dispute over ownership and income escalates into an unpleasant domestic altercation reflecting mounting family tensions.
A fragmented line cites cases with two sides and a woman described as the injured party. It notes that the woman often has just cause in the ebraplar context, though the text is unclear and appears informal.
Friends of Captain Timm gathered Friday to honor his 36th birthday with a surprise party. The event featured the Cea Light Guard Band and Turner’s Singing, a cheerful supper, and a heartfelt address by F. C. Wierich. Guests danced late and extended good wishes for many future meetings.
The Moline board of supervisors postponed action on C F Grantz treasurer’s request to refund about ten dollars overpaid under an old two percent tax collection rule. Grantz seeks repayment of sums paid to ex treasurer Porter for 1878 taxes and adjustments after law changes in 1877. If approved, funds revert to the Moline city treasury.
An old notice vouches for Dr King s New Discovery for consumption claiming it cures asthma bronchitis stubborn colds phthisis quinsy croup and related throat lung illnesses. It offers a free trial bottle through Richards & Lohrbeck druggists in Moline Illinois with regular bottles priced at one dollar.
A. P. Flakr has purchased a Harvard business stand, a quarter and a half mile of land for a stock farm. He will begin shipping goods for his new Harvard store while winding down current affairs, then move with his family to the new home. Harvard, a thrifty village of 3100 on the B and M line, welcomes the enterprising man.
Observers note a busy country trade scene in Moline with open stalls and busy patrons. Vendors report steady arrivals and a liberal turnout despite limited country commerce, highlighting a lively fair day atmosphere around the PATC office.
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