Incoming letters from county correspondents and local notes
County correspondence lists residents and visitors around town. Mr J W Efiston of Persiting plans to return to morning to direct the Eu vision, while Mitchell on deck Island hosted prairie chickens hunt. Mrs Dava Titterington and husband of Las Vegas are visiting friends here, with plans to stay a week or more. References to Wim Ross and Al Prowius moving back to town, and HiW Flower and Dave Rich buying horses for Davenport and Rock Island. A recent rain is noted as beneficial, and a general tone of small town news and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Efiston
Mitchell
Dava Titterington
Las Ora
Dowdy
Ntonica
Buffalo
Wim. Ross
Mington
al Prowius
Towa
Rington
Beypani Angus
Will F. Muse
Milan
Ars Hiw Flower
Dave Rich
Chicago
Lois Dave
Mother
Eva Kittredge
Rock
Rodman Avenue
Wilson
Orion
Mer
Rodman le
Rodman
Gale
Stewart
Argus Man
Rock Island
Illinois
Argus
Frank French
Nile
Jesus
Paradise
Aleep
Ronerr
Watertown August 24 1581 Community Update Audiences
Weather dampens visitors. notes on rainfall and drought. Report of coal train, daily rainfall, and farm activity. Accidental injury at Happy Hollow with uncertain recovery. Local election results with Philip Seltman president and Eunice Snell secretary. Agricultural fair plans near Port Kyron with balloon race and improved venues. Enges Joslyn reports from August 24 1581.
Local farm notes and community updates from town
The report mentions B Joslin purchasing hogs for shipment, Whiteside's short visit, Nan V Clark staying to tend her farm, and Amos Bpard’s son injured at a mill. Corn prices hold at fifty two cents for No 2 grade. Mary A Searle becomes a West Ward teacher in Moline. A public sale targets Joslin’s five stock, and social events include an apple evening at Richards Clarke’s, a Zuma Sunday School picnic, and a lecture on alcohol’s physiological effects with debates on Indian and Negro treatment and Darwinian ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Joslin
Whiteside
A . Ostin Blackman
Nan V. Clark
Jin
B. Josin
Mary A. Searle
West Ward
Moline
Searle Inks
Osborn
Amos Bpard
Hilledale
Est
Migsguri
Eighbor
Richards Clarke
Clarke
Happy Hollow
Rose Hill
Zima
Mat
Deacon Edwards
Med Otnies
Dust and rainless days linger in Andalusia this week
The village notes persistent dry weather and dust while business and trades show little change. Religious services led by Rev. James and Rev. Snyder drew crowds, the fall district school opens Sept 5 with Prof ED Scott and Mass Maria Kenworthy in charge of upper and lower rooms respectively. Dam construction near the gap progresses, funding remains tight, and locals such as Samuel Wakely and John Grikwold are noted in recovering health. Deputy Clerk E H Bowman visited family, and Honk O Mara was in town before leaving on the Viola. Andalusia reports Aug 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Baptist
Snyder
UB Church
ED Scott
Rock Falls
Maria Kenworthy
Mass Kenworthy
Capt Whitney
Samuel Wakely
Sam
John Grikwold
John
E. H. Bowman
Honk O'Mara
Andalusia
Jacobs Oil Promised to Cure Rheumatism
An ad style claim from Peoria Illinois asserts Jacobs Oil will cure rheumatism, printed as a promotional line in a local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs Oil
Peoriar
Peornan
Rodman Avenue News From South Moline District
South Moline reports ongoing delays for a new school building and rising rent costs while residents fund sidewalk repairs. Scarlet fever illness affects a local child. builder A H Sutherland constructs a new home. Community updates note new residents and business chatter about Mr Beers store plans and local tradesmen. Water scarcity, productive wells, and rising home construction mark the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H Sutherland
Lew Littley
Robert Batchelor
Mr Henderson
Thornton Hag
Bederstrom
Laker
Port Byron
Stewart
Rectory Sketches and a Lesson on Trouble
A reader from Illinois City recounts a village concert and a sobering tale of a mother who lost her husband and home. The piece shares a moral about resilience, community aid, and a widow’s embrace of faith after facing trials. The letter concludes with a call for empathy for lonely mothers and unseen burdens.
John Deere Pledges Support for Local Church Building
John Deere offers 200 dollars toward constructing a church and guarantees a further 100 dollars from a friend. Wm. Heck is confined to his house by sickness. John Cornwall’s house will soon be finished in a workmanlike manner. Jack Adams delivers mail between Rodman and Mo hone Semper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Wm. Heck
John Cornwall
John
Jack Adams
Rodman
Mohne Semper
Rough on Rats Ad Promotes Vermin Killer Drugstore Find
Local ad urges readers to ask druggists for Rough on Rats claiming it clears out rats mice bed bugs roaches vermin and insects at 15 cents per box.
Port Byron Fair Preview At Coe September 7 8
Port Byron gathers news of town improvements and fair plans. The seventh annual Rock Island County Agricultural Association fair will be at Coe two miles east of Port Byron on September 7 and 8. Floral Hall additions, new stock buildings, and a half mile track highlight the preparations. Balloon ascensions from Springfield are promised along with trotting events and generous premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Byron
W. H. Devore
Rock Island County Agricultural Association
Coe
Floral Hall
Springfield
Cordova News Briefs From August 3
Weather promises showers Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Supervisor Zimmerman visited Sunday. Chas Tucker and A Haines seining large numbers of fish. Gem City barge stuck opposite town. Fred Reeves rebuilding barn opposite town. Denlinger and Cowley wagons in town selling goods. Mr Wm Leidy sustained a serious arm injury shelling corn in Princeton Iowa. Arm may require amputation despite treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Chas. Tucker
A. Haines
Gem City
Fred Reeves
Nation
N. B. Denlinger
Jo Cowley
Wm. Leidy
Princeton
Iowa
Jason
Cordova
Marriage Licenses Issued in the Week Ending August 25
Officials report marriage licenses issued during the week ending August 25, listing new couples and issuing offices. The notice summarizes names of partners and issuing jurisdiction, reflecting local civil records activity.
Mrs Maria Holyoke to Lecture on Temperance at Moline
Mrs Maria B Holyoke of Chicago will speak at the Congregational church in Moline on Sept 1 and 2 at 30 o’clock about Woman and her Foe and Temperance Legislation. She will also address a ladies meeting at 3 o’clock and a children's meeting at 4. Free admission with collections to defray expenses. A temperance sales and recitations program accompanies the lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Moline
Maria B. Holyoke
Chicago
Nebraska
Teeth Whitening Promotion Inspires Ladies Approval
A vintage advertisement notes that white teeth are more common than before as ladies endorse 50- ZODOMT toothpaste. It claims the product prevents decay, cleanses impurities, strengthens gums, and leaves the mouth sweet and rosy.
New Clothing Store Opens in Christy Building
The second room in Christy’s new building is rented to a Monticello Iowa gentleman who will stock gent’s furnishings and clothing. The adjoining corner will house Wallace’s restaurant and confectionery. Mr Thompson, formerly of Gould & Co, will join the new establishment. Annual rent is $750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy
Monticello
Iowa
Wallace
Thompson
Gould & Cos
Heagy & Stoddard Work Deep Coal Shaft Near Mattoon Ill
Messrs Heagy and Stoddard, en route to Mattoon, Ill, report their shaft surpassing 600 feet with promising coal indications. They plan two shafts, offices, stores, and miner housing, linking with local rail lines. Nearby mines have been leased to workers selling coal locally. Watertown track to be removed to aid new Porterville rail link. The firm pledges energetic effort to develop the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Heagy & Stoddard
Mattoon
Ill
South Moline
Porter Tract
Carbon Cliff
Watertown
Happy Hollow
Porterville
Moline Delegates Chosen as Central Illinois Bezirk Headquarters
Delegates from Moline returned from Peoria pleased with their reception and the district’s decision to locate the coming year’s headquarters in Moline. Captain Timm was named President, with elections due at the September meeting. Moline’s role marks a notable shift from the Upper Mississippi Valley Bezirk as Rock Island is expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Central Illinois
Peoria
Moline Society
Timm
Rock Island
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Association
Turnfest to be held in Peoria in 1882 plans announced
The association’s management is centered here as the next biennial Turn-fest is planned for Peoria probably in June 1882. The article notes an accessible point for Turners in the region and hopes the Rock Island Verein will decide to join Moline and gain membership in the Central Illinois District before that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Rock Island
County Court claims in Cralle estate approved
In Edward M. Cralle deceased estate claims were allowed across classes one seven. Individuals named include E B Knox Henry Harwood I Dunn Dr Philips George W Heck Holt and Wilson. George W Heck named special administrator to contest Lavi F Cralle's administrator claim. A claim of fifteen dollars was approved in seventh class and warrants issued to Henry Harwood Morris and A P Fisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Cralle
B. Knox
Herry Harwood
Dunn
Dr. Philips
Geo. W Heck
Holt & Wilson
Geo. W. Heck
Lavi F Cralle
Henry Harwood
W.( Morris
A P. Fisk
Real estate transfers in Moline and East Rock Island
Real estate transfers include Fitza Prince to Sarah F Nourse in Nourse additions, 136 dollars. Sarah F Nourse to August Johnson for a lot in Wm A Nourse second addition at 136 dollars. Peter Helander to Andrew Johnson for lot 3 block 9 West Moline at 1 225 dollars. Chas Cook to F L and I W Cook for lot 11 block 1 Deere’s addition and 20 feet of block a Alday’s addition East Rock Island at 1 200 dollars. John T Van Tuyl to Thos B Van Tuyl for lot 5 block 6 Edward’s second addition Moline at 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Fitza Prince
Sarah F. Nourse
Nourse
Sarah F Nourse
August Johnson
It Loty
Wm. A. Nourse
Peter Helander
Andrew Johnson
West Moline
Chas Cook
F L
I. W. Cook
Wis
State Firemen’s Association Tournament Opens at Quincy
The Annual Tournament of the State Firemen’s Association begins at Quincy on Wednesday next. Aug.3 Deere Hose Company member of the association goes down on Tuesday with cart and hose to take part in contests. A movement to join the state association aims to send delegates from Moline and Hook and Ladder Company. Membership costs a dollar and grants standing among comrades and participation rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Firemen's Association
Quincy
Deere Hose Company
Moline
Hook and Ladder Company
Post Office Letter List for Moline Aug 25 188
List of letters remaining at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending Thursday August 25 188. Names include Aman L Elias Johnson Ahland C W Tustice D W Altken R Kelley J W Ahlforth C J Larson Mrs Mary Barber R H Miller F E Berry Chas Olson Mrs Anna Bunting C J Parker Blanche Calkins C F Phillips Frank P Carlson A C Pulaski C H Drasen Wm Peterson S A Fahlstrom J P Smith Cora Evans W 5 Schaefer Marv D Gear James Thorslander J M Gordon D L VanWorman Marv Holmgren S F Vincent Dr G Hoffman Hannah Wilcock Williams & Co. Please say advertised and give date of list. L E Hemenway PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Rock Island County
Illinois
Lightning Strikes Kill Cows on Local Farmyard
Severe storms Wednesday night and Thursday morning produced powerful bolts that struck the Schlotfeldt farm near Daniel Gordon's. A lightning hit killed two dairy cows belonging to F Koenk, valued animals on the Koenk dairy operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Koenk
Schlotfeldt
Daniel Gordon
Rodman Rifles Elect Second Lieutenant Abell
The Rodman Rifles elected Second Lieutenant on Wednesday evening to replace the resigned S. S. Kemble. The company promoted Sergeant Harry Abell as the new officer. After the election Abell presented Captain Wells with a sword hat and gloves as a compliment to a worthy commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S.kemble
Harry Abell
Lieut. Abell
Capt
Wells
Fire destroys coal company buildings and cars at Coal Valley
About midnight Tuesday, the Black Diamond Coal Co. plant at Coal Valley burned completely including the shaft scales engine house and two loaded flat cars and the Rock Island and Peoria road waste tank. The blaze likely started from a spark from the smoke stack. Loss estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars, insured for full amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond Coal Co
Coal Valley
Rock Ieland & Peoria
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Hdgington
Jack Coover
Taylor Williams
Crouch
Carrie
Uncle Bill
Indiana
Philip Seltman
Mias Eunice Snell
Coc-Agricultural Association
Port Kyron
Taurrwecek
oSo
Fjoral
Joslyn
Joblyn
Euelpis
F. E. Compton
Col.Beal
Illinois City
Ita Faroial
Temperance
New Clothing Store
The
Turners
Lincoln
Sthroth
Missouri River
L. E. Hemenway
P. M
Rodman Rifles
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