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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1879
Page
4
Dr Talmage, a renowned Brooklyn preacher, visits England and draws a large enthusiastic crowd at Islington Presbyterian church. So great is the reception that attendees lift him aloft over their heads into the sanctuary, declaring a prophet’s glory abroad.
The letter argues Geneseo should have a representative Republican paper. It condemns Mr. Dalton’s move as selfish and imprudent and urges Henry County Republicans to support a responsible local paper.
The Washington Democrats compare themselves to an old maid praying for a husband to find a winner. A hackberry tree scene frames their anxious hope as an owl answers, signaling they will take “anybody” who can win. The folk tale voice underscores a willingness to seize any viable nominee.
An eloquent sermon speaker warns of two paths to damnation, urging democratic lawmakers to abandon both routes. A pious remark adds that the speaker will “take to the woods.” The piece critiques congressional choices with religious rhetoric.
The young prince Imperial of France son of the late Napoleon III was killed while serving in the African Zuola war. He was heir to the Napoleonic throne and the death leaves Napoleon Charles Paul as the successor. The ex Empress Eugenie and the Princess of Wales are noted as grieving and expected demonstrations may follow.
The Fisk University story begins when the American Missionary Society opened a school for colored people in Nashville in 1865. Ground was bought for 16000 dollars and Gen Clinton Fisk helped the project, with the school becoming a degree granting institution in 1867. The Jubilee Singers, a group of early students, toured to raise funds for a new building.
The 128 by 185 foot Jubilee Hall rises on the old Fort Gillem site. The 25 acre University grounds feature walks drives and trees. The school educates Southern youth of both sexes without color bias. Rev H. Bennett brother of Capt W C Bennett is highlighted as a notable local figure.
General Alfred Sully, former Camp McClellan commander, dies at Fort Vancouver Oregon. He reportedly left a Philadelphia estate worth hundreds of thousands, with a Sioux half breed daughter as sole heir. The daughter, born to Sully and her Indian mother while on frontier service, lives with her tribe near Yankton. The notice notes the marriage validates birth and inheritance, ending with a flippant closing remark about being married.
Senator Blaine’s letter discusses the 19th century decline of American commerce, noting 1857 export totals, wartime losses, and the shift of tonnage to British and foreign registries. It contrasts domestic naval needs with racing neutral ships abroad and argues for improved moral instruction in schools to curb cruelty and foster honesty and kindness.
Early February the U S Senate debated Senator Burnside’s bill to teach moral qualities in Washington District schools. Birmingham England’s board schools now plan systematic moral instruction to make children better acquainted with right and wrong.
A Mississippi letter from Okalona denounces David Davis for praising Abraham Lincoln in a Senate speech on the 22nd. The writer calls Lincoln infamous and accuses the Senate of dishonor, urging an end to such eulogies and bloodshed.
An elderly Rochester doctor, W. W. Sherar of Powers Block, announces a simple vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He claims the formula was given by an East India Missionary and will mail the recipe with directions in German French or English at no charge upon request.
An advertisement extols the new Webster Unabridged Dictionary edition as a sound purchase likening it to a good egg or watch. It promotes the pocket Webster with 18 000 words and meanings and features printed in morocco with gilt edges, mailed for one dollar by Ivison Blakeman Taylor in Newark.
A campaign in Iowa campaigns to build a memorial for abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison gains momentum. The state also passes a new law exempting 950 of the head of families from garnishments, reflecting shifts in financial policy.
Mercy Hospital Davenport reports 91 patients. Phenix township Henry county suffers diatheria. Erie trader Burchell shipped 42500 pounds butter to New York last week. Princeton Swedish Church marked 25th anniversary. Gen M R M Wallace Chicago to speak July 4 at Davenport Veterans fairgrounds. Geneseo notes mixed humor and hunting success at state tournament. Howe Bros win road grading contract Whiteside to Phillep Island. Briar Bluff miners strike threat draws Henry county sheriff presence. Mrs Smithe Colorado Springs shares horned toads with Cambridge Chronicle husband. Eric town rumored to have many professors and churchgoers. no rowdyism or liquor Sundays. no stores open after 10 pm Saturday. Orion ladies sign defamation suit against Mrs Geo W Iman. Cambridge Chronicle reports $10000 claim and counsel to prosecute.
Transcript Execution and Fee Bill No 5253 directs sheriff to sell lands of Wile a Nourse in Rock Island County Illinois to satisfy a judgment in favor of C H Mottier. Property described includes several lots as listed in deed book 56 at page 194 with identifiable parcel numbers.
Execution issued on June 28 1879 at 2 oclock p m at the north door of the Court House Rock Island Illinois for cash in hand to the execution and fee. Dated Rock Island Illinois June 5 1879. Lewis & Lewis Attys.
By virtue of Execution and Fee Bill No. 8251 issued by the Rock Island County Clerk, the lands and personal property of William A. Nourse are levied upon. A public auction will sell his lots in Nourse’s addition to Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, at two o’clock p m for cash to satisfy the judgment in favor of Dingee and Conard as partners of Dingee, Conard & Co. Dated June 5, 1879, Rock Island. J L Perkins Sheriff. Charles Brownin & Entrikin Attorneys.
Court notices state Henry L. Bullen as administrator seeks order to sell real estate in Maine city for the estate of Elmina Clarkine deceased. Defendants include Gurnsey Calkins Russell W. Calkins Norman B. Taylor infant and guardian J Gurnsey Cassine. Terms require appearance by June term 1879 in Rock Island County Court to plead or demur.
Execution against William A. Nourse directs sale of lots 6 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 31 33 and parts of 23 and 30 in Nourse addition, Moline Illinois. Sale set for Saturday June 28 1870 at 2 PM county Rock Island Illinois to satisfy the execution and fee bill. J L Perkins sheriff. Browning Entring attorneys.
Notice records First National Bank at Moline situating in Tilfhois at dusk on June 16 1878. The document notes financial action pending at the bank and specifies the local site and date of the event for formal notice.
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