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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1879
Page
4
The article notes Mount Two in an active and destructive state of eruption. It then moves through a broad collection of political, social, and local notes spanning readings on California Republicans, Pennsylvania corruption, centenaries, fires, and regional anecdotes. The tone resembles a wide crop of current events and commentary from a late 19th century paper.
The United States Brewers Association held its annual convention in St. Louis. A president cited 9,478,361 barrels sold in the year ending June 1978 with expectations of 10,000,000 this year. Massachusetts shows a 26 percent rise in arrests and convictions, and many places sold liquor without license. He favors beer as nourishment and argues for a Fermented versus Distilled line.
The Hampton Moral School at Fortress Monroe Virginia trains negroes and Indians with government support. War and Interior secretaries attend each May closing, praising student proficiency. Of 817 Hampton graduates in ten years, over ninety percent taught in public schools across the South, mainly Virginia.
A historical excerpt describes several tribes and the strategy used to open them to rescue from aboriginal bar barism. The passage emphasizes paternalistic reform and the missionary approach in early colonial policy.
Last Monday election kept all current incumbents on the State Supreme Court and three Circuit Judges. In Knox County Judge Smith faced Pepper of Aledo and Pleasants won strong support. Sheldon’s name missing reduced votes. In Rock Island County results show Sheldon 2,146 Pleasants 63,188 Glenn 2,723 Smith 3,403 Pepper 9,?66. Douglas vote about 300.
The Republican convention chose Ex- Congressman Foster over Judge Taft by a narrow margin, signaling administration backing. Democrats nominated Tom Ewing for Governor, with Greenbackers nominating A G Pratt. Voters in Ohio will face three candidates this fall, boosting Republican chances.
The Gazette misstated the coroner's verdict on Frank Henry's death. The jury did not exonerate the Railroad Company and left the question for the courts. Mrs. Henry intends to sue for damages, prompting fuller discussion of the company's responsibility.
The warm weather signals farmers to take active measures to protect paddy crops. Cleaning and sanitation steps are emphasized to prevent disease, with a call to prioritize field maintenance and proper drainage as conditions rise.
The article recommends copperas as a cheap disinfectant for cess pools and warns against foul odors from carbolic acid. It urges city authorities to require covered barrels for kitchen waste and proposes daily garbage collection to reduce disease risk and improve public health.
In a June 2, 1879 letter from Rock Island, the author denounces perjury and vows punishment for false testimony. The writer argues oaths must be kept to preserve law and justice, condemns confessors of multiple perjuries, and warns that undermining oaths harms victims and justice.
Sheriff J L Perkins announces a public auction to satisfy a judgment against William A. Nourse. The sale covers multiple lots in Nourse’s addition to Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. Auction date is June 28, 1879 at 2 PM, at the north door of the Rock Island County Courthouse. Browning & Entrikin, attorneys.
By virtue of a legal writ issued out of the Clerk's County Illinois I levy on lands of William A Nourse in Moline Rock Island County. The property includes numerous lots in Nourse's addition including lots 6 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 31 32 and halves of 23 and 30. Sale to be held Saturday June 28 1879 in Rock Island Illinois for cash as directed.
By virtue of transcript Execution and Fee Bill No 5255 I have levied on Lots 6 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 31 32 south half of 30 and fourth half of 23 in William A Nourse addition to Moline Rock Island IL to satisfy said Execution and Fee Bill. Dated Rock Island June 5 1379. J L Perkins Brownine ENTRIKIN Attorneys.
Bill of 5283 issued by Clerk C H Mattice levies on multiple city lots in Rock Island Illinois. The property includes parcels 6 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 31 32 and parts of 23 with addition plot in deed book 56 page 194. Judgment date June 5 1879 at 2pm.
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