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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1876
Page
3
The wedding of Sullivan M. Gould and his bride united two long-standing families in a 4 PM ceremony conducted by Rev. E C Barnard. Guests, including Cincinnati and Davenport circles, filled the Goulds' Moline home for a lavish reception with a long list of presents and well-wishers.
Record of civil and chancery dispositions and criminal pleas to date. Dismissals and judgments list ejectments assumpsits and liens with amounts. several divorces decreed. injunctions and foreclosures noted. A feature editorial lauds Studebaker's employee education gift program.
Substantial 19th century court notes show several defendants facing larceny charges. James Kirk larceny pleads guilty and gets three days imprisonment. Paraith intent ardee-pasault w nten to do grievous bodily injury after plea of guilty. William Swan pleads guilty to four indictments, Charles Faith pleads guilty and gets fifteen days. Hugh Molden and Walter Benson charged with larceny with judgment of forfeiture $600. Charles Benton pleads not guilty.
Country readers of The REVIEW are cautioned about a small, dark man selling pictorial and pious articles for the Alexian Brothers’ Hospital of Chicago. He is described as imposter and cautioned to beware. The Rural township reports a new town hall seating 200, with agriculture as the main life. schoolhouse caucuses cause disruption. The Coal Valley Miners’ Association reorganized with 43 members and officers William S. Ranson president Thomas Ray Jr secretary Robert Ranson treasurer, aiming to aid workers who risk life for comfort. The Moline post office is praised for prompt, courteous service by soldiers. critiques of a Weekly man are rejected unless specific charges are made.
The Port Byron Weekly denounces unmerited censure of the Moline postmaster and employer as unfair. The piece recalls soldiers and elders delayed by slow service and notes a reader's heated threat, then suggests a constructive remedy through civic action.
The first annual dinner of the society was held at the Harper house on Tuesday evening with about eighty present. The event featured a strong program of essays songs and toasts praising reason friendship and the development of manly vigor. Speakers included Mitchell Platt Rubinson Olsen Durham O'Neil and others with toasts and poems celebrating the club and its aims.
The issue of locating the 1876 county fair grounds hinges between Moline and Milan. Milan offers ready sites and unity among residents, while Moline holds influence over the final decision. A Rock Island Agricultural Society meeting today aims to decide, with Water Power Company proposing its Main Street canal site for five years if taxes are paid.
The notice notes Miss Flora Dimock leaves for Lake Forest seminary near Chicago. It also mentions Dr G H Hill of Independence Iowa appearing mild on the streets yesterday and lists other local figures visiting or speaking in town.
The Moline Review reports a thriving business climate in Moline and Port Byron with power presses running day and night. Messrs Tillinghast & Porter of the Moline Review are confident in building a flourishing trade as the Centennial year 1876 begins, thanking friends in city and county and promising continued effort.
A Moline reader suggests dedicating a city paper corner to youth contributions. The editor notes that reader submissions are welcome, signed and responsibly presented, and invites continued engagement in THE REVIEW.
Geneseo triumphs in a match against Moline with strong showing. Moline claimed 27 of 35 pigeons while Rock Island managed 14. Healy Fish Griffin Dan Porter S R Porter Lydelin and Witte were representatives.
Rachel A Warren wife of Edwin E Warren died at her Hampton home January 13 1876 from consumption aged 33. Daughter of Mr Cook she was beloved as daughter wife and mother. She leaves her husband and two children. Funeral January 16 at the schoolhouse near Mr Warren's residence with large turnout. Services by Rev E C Barnard of Moline. Burial followed per Patrons of Husbandry rites, of which she was not a member.
Corrected weekly market roundup listing prijzen for groceries flour and feed meats and games including coffee tea sugar Molasses teas and canned fruits. Names include Margraf Epp R L Brown and C F Grantz with various items priced per unit and per weight across categories.
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