County Correspondence Celebration and Local Notices
The entry notes a Cleveland caingow at Enclpis entertainment and a one week school vacation during holidays. It mentions weddings, visits by relatives, and a silver wedding, with a guest list of relatives and presents. Weather and road conditions limited attendance but a red letter day memory was formed. December 26, 1881.
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Jostin Schoo
Mary
Olle Dunbar
Kenwick
Ilewa
John Saditran
Nortoerna Michigan
Pred Os
Lizabeth Gatonos
Tenry
FF Crompton
E Joslin
Bo McEnery
Payne
Burrows
Mead
Katson
JD Agamsae
N B Joslin
Nddrburgh
G Tecwin
Crompton
Enugoshin
Christmas Notes From Rodman and Surrounding Towns
Rodman and nearby communities share Christmas greetings and a mix of local news. Mentions of visits to grandparents, a returned traveler from Ohio, lodge officer elections, insurance for a widow, a clerical change, and the town’s financial setback of Henry Rathbun dominate. An all-church Christmas event raises funds to pay old debt, with performances by local musicians.
cordova notes and holiday chatter on weather and townsfolk
anties Year brings spring rain on Tuesday night. Ita boy and Clay Woodward celebrate with happiness. traveling salesmen Dart Frank and Jack Heany return home for New Year. Capt J A Wooders and family visit. R C Markee of Clinton in town to recover a saf e bought from Rathpand. Property dispute settled. Country roads remain in terrible condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anties
Ita
Clay Woodward
Urkey
Dart & Frank
Jack Heany
J. A. Wooders
R. C.markee
Clinton
H. W. Rath
W. D. Webster
Markee
Ountry
Christmas in Illinois City and local notes
Deep mud and Christmas reflections fill Illinois City as residents note holiday joys and sharp contrasts with poorer neighbors. The piece praises musician George Parker from London for improving church music, mentions Miss Lou Twigg recovering from an arm injury, and reports a local court case involving Mrs. George Cole, Tom Martin, and a stray hog with Davis.
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Dinale
St Nick
Christ the Savior
George Parker
M. EB
Parker
Aledo
Livigg
Lou Twigg
Thos. Martin, Jr
Stephen Davis
Esq. Thomas
George Cole
Tom Martin
Davis
Christmas Quiet In Port Byron Residents Return Home
Christmas passed very quietly in Port Byron with locals gathered for holidays. Charles Albrecht and Jesse Maxwell visit Davenport Business College, while John Gillispie visits from Coin Iowa. Mr and Mrs N Henness travel to Elkhorn Wisconsin to see friends. The steamer Evansville operated most of the week. Mr HE Casteel and Emma Lowry wed last Thursday night at the bride’s home with relatives present. They left for Chicago Tuesday morning. Charles Shepherd returned home Tuesday morning. Port Byron Gatherer notes these holiday movements.
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Migs Ainnie Jrhompson
Ingeto
Ohio
Molly
John
Cole
Pueblo
Col
Plow
Rodman
Aloe
Christmageve
Webster
Mran Wenat
Win Weodt
Gilchrist
AQUW
F Jdlaspris
J Johnston
Frank
Henry W Rathbun
Chicago Board of Trade
Buaptist
Mis
Charles Albrecht
Jesse Maxwell
Davenport Business College
John Gillispie
Coin
Iowa
S Gates
Independence
Hattie
Carrie Allen
Illinois Female College
N. Henness
Elkhorn
Wis
Evansville
I. Rathgeber
HE Casteel
Emma Lowry
A Harpr
Chicago
Charles Shepherd
Port Byron
Hillsdale News Brief Covers Court Case Train Fatality and Local Events
Last Saturday a shooting match occurred between John Farber and Robie Hill. A train struck a three year old colt at Richard Hill's farm with no signal or action to avoid it. The Hillsdale board announces vaccination requirements for schools effective January. Mrs. John Walker travels to Moline for a week. Local jurors and attorneys are listed for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farber
Robie Hill
Rock River
John Cain
Enterprise
Porter Sell
Wm. Mills
O'Mara
Rock Island
Mills and Allen
Erie
Sell
Steve Hill
James Camp
John Buckley
W. McMurphey
Will. Vonsburg
John Walker
Moline
Richard Hill
Lillian Boyle
Birdie
Stutzman
Lillian
Tamtico
Joslin
Christmas festival at Baptist church a community success
In Watertown the Baptist church Christmas festival drew full seating, with two trees, presents, recitations, singing, and a sold out candy stand. The supper pleased attendees and the Sunday School cleared $26.00. The town also held foot and sack races and chicken shooting with local youths shining.
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The
Baptist Church
John LaSchelle
Jack Cooper
Watertown
Hampton School
Hampton Township
E. K. James
Uncle Bitt
Edington Visitors and Christmas Event At Presbyterian Church
Edington Iowa welcomes Alex Young and family from Walnut as well as Benj Fountain and R W Cavett for holidays. Miss Jamison and Lettie Bopes from Milan visit friends here. The Christmas tree at the Presbyterian church drew a full house and orderly gift distribution despite bad roads. rumor says H W Flower sold his store and a new merchant will arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Young
Walnut
Iowa
Kende
Messrs
Benj. Fountain
R. W. Cavett
Edgington
Jamison
Lettie Bopes
Milan
Presbyterian Church
H. W. Flower
Hisstore
Ari
New Firm Hopes for Large Trade Growth
Extending warm wishes to the managers of the new firm the notice expresses hope they succeed in building a large trade. The brief item notes a local business venture dated December 28 1881 and mentions the term inevitable in the sentiment.
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Tan
Moline Vaccination Ordinance Sparks Debate and Enforcement
The City Council mandates vaccination for public school scholars after January 1st with seven year proof and physician certificates from Illinois. enforcement by the Board of Health may fine evaders. doctors must use bovine virus and sterile needles. citizens must supply new needles to prevent disease spread. penalties range from one to two hundred thirty five dollars.
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State Board of Heath
Olirois
Ilinois
Board of Health of
Moline
Brother Stevens
Board of Health
Chicago
McKinn1
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promoted for Throat Ailments
In autumn days the tempting exposure leads to a husky throat and cough. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is advertised as a remedy for throat and lung diseases priced at 25 cents a bottle.
County Clerk issues multiple marriage licenses this week
County Clerk Donaldson issued several marriage licenses on Monday and Tuesday. Recipients include Swan Swanson and Miss Alice C. Lofgreen of Moline, Charles A. Schultz and Miss Emma B. Schneider of Rock Island, William A. Hanes of Rapids City and Miss Mary A. Groh of Port Byron, and additional couples from Columbus Ohio Port Byron and Moline.
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Donaldson
Swan Swanson
Alice C. Lofgreen
Moline
Charles A. Schultz
Emma B. Schneider
Rock Island
William A. Hanes
Rapids City
Mary A. Groh
Port Byron
William Hawkins
Columbus, O
Maggie Fitz
Nels G. Lilijeberg
Hannah Johnson
Frank G
Kidney Wort Promises Quick Kidney Cure
Kidney Wort claims relief and speedy cure for kidney diseases caused by weakness and debility. It touts tonic powers to remove such ailments and cites unnamed persons supposedly cured after long suffering. Available in liquid or dry form, per Sun notice.
Terrible smallpox outbreak reported in Moline
Four cases of smallpox noted in Moline with authorities hopeful the spread will be limited. Public vaccination efforts are widespread and those unvaccinated may face restrictions or consequences in the coming days.
Burglary Stirs Moline as Safes Are Looted
A Davenport style burglary tale moves to Moline where eight safes were cracked last summer. A 3 am break in at Holt & Wilson store reveals a damaged safe and cash, with investigators tracing suspects via peg legs and crutches. One suspect is arrested on an unrelated charge. broader search continues to catch the burglars.
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Moline
Davenport
Rock
Mia Holt
Holt & Wilson
Cedarbury
Rock Island
Anamosa
Holt & Wilson's
Tle
St Jacobs Oil Claims Largest Following Today
Albany Press and Knickerbocker note the enduring popularity of St Jacobs Oil with a claim that wherever it is used rheumatism is absent, highlighting the product as a leading remedy in public attention.
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Tix Albany
N. Y
Press and Knierbocker
St. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs
Wanted Balloons The Path To Air Navigation
The piece argues for balloon and air navigation as the future of travel. It notes horses can swim and wagons fail on muddy roads, urging universal work on aerial travel as humanity’s destined domain and a remedy to terrestre limits. It contends air travel will replace land routes as man aims to master air.
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Terra Ferma
Workman Hurt by Flying Timber at Williams & White's
Peter Westsure, a Williams and White workman, was sawing with a circular saw when a timber fragment struck his face. It ripped the upper lip and injured his hand. Wounds were dressed by Dr Skoan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Westsure
Wiliams & White's
Skoan
Rock Island Board Orders Vaccination Certificates
The Rock Island Board of Education requires certificates of vaccination for admission to public schools after a specified date. No children will be admitted without proof of vaccination as mandated by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Rock Island
Jahurry
Where is home without a baby coughs and colds plea
An old advertisement urges care for children with coughs and colds and promotes Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup. Brice Asian sells bottles at 50 cents each as a remedy.
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Waar
Dr. Marshall
Sunday laws in decline and public rest under critique
A harsh critique of Sunday laws argues enforcement is dead and many goods and services operate on Sundays. The piece condemns authorities for failing to intervene and urges ministers to promote rest, citing a Ohio druggist who suffered paralysis due to constant work and lack of rest.
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Ohio
Mysterious tale of Miss Minnie Beals remains unsettled
An Inter Ocean extract recounts Minnie Beals Sullivan of Rock Island County once a noted singer from Moline. She studied music abroad with her husband Lieutenant Phillip Rees supporting funds. A Paris morgue error sent a body claimed as hers to America, sparking belief she is alive or dead, with divided opinions among friends and relatives.
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Tucedany
Inter Ocean
Minnie Beals
Dus- Patch
Rock Island County
Moline
Sullivan
Beals
Watertown
Mise Minnie
Davison
Phillip Rees
America
Paris
Michigan
Reed Fe
Leas and Balmy Weather Mentioned in Fragment
Fragmentary OCR mentions Leas and balmy conditions with unclear context. The readable words hint at a weather or scenic description but omit full details or events.
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