Local correspondence notes fires and town changes in Andalusia
The article records a January 16, 188? issue detailing a fire at Mrs Stump’s home, insurance amounts, and Apple cross town notes. It mentions a church relocation, preacher changes, and town business including dry goods, hardware, groceries, and local travel by Mr Jol mfr across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Friends of the Baptist Church
John Stump
Stump
GQ AL Cobb
Vanderver Hro's
Ida Gove
Lown
Aindalusia
Clozad
Andalusia
Ros
Illinoisan Local News: Weddings Crimes and Happenings
A dense town column covers marriages at the bride’s father residence, settlement of local debts, and social events. It notes Harper Read and Miss Potter wedding, a public serenade, and a riot-attempt near Bishop's store. Also reported are vaccinations, smallpox avoidance, ice harvest, river news, a wolf hunt, religious meetings, and a court summons in Rock Island.
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Anaay
Ihee
Pas Dor Ridee
Thi Weever
Mars Walker Gow
Pwige
Harper Read
Miss Potter
Brornce Potter
Fay
County Gase
In Horn
Ulion City
Bishop's Store
Justices of the Peace
Cal Bangham
Marriage Association
Alec Stanly
Caybank
Alec
Tom Martin
Harris
Rock Island
Stephen Davis
Toma
Saturday Wood
Mosman
Hilera City
Rowan
Morin lecture and smallpox vaccination topics noted in Bownesburgh
The article reports on a visitor preaching in Bownesburgh who claimed to be an elder in the Universal church and drew mixed crowds. It notes local reception to Morinism and mentions smallpox vaccination as a growing and controversial topic affecting schools and public health.
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Mm Brufi
Universal Church
H. C
Lena
Fire damages old Rodman home as uncle Phil saves it
Phillip Heck returns to find his Rodman residence ablaze with Ed Brown removing furniture. Uncle Phil douses the flames with water, while Mrs Heck is away visiting. Charles Thompson, a smallpox nurse, finishes fumigation and returns home. Rodman drama society entertained at No 2 schoolhouse. proceeds aid Sunday school. Palmer of Atkinson sells his farm to take residence here. Tax Collector Howen starts book collection after the 25th, meeting at Bryant’s drug store Saturdays and Anderson’s grocery Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Heck
Ed Brown
Uncle Phillip
Mrs Heck
Uncle Phil
Charles Thompson
Mr Bachelor
Carter
Rodman Dramatic Society
Rodman
Waller
Palmer
Atkinson
Dr. Carter
Howen
Bryant
Anderson
Moline
Barger
Chicago
Tfe Wirer
Ianoto
Dispatch
Pan Handle engine mishap near Port Byron injures worker
In Watertown a coal train to Savannah failed to stop as George fullara fell from the top of a car near Port Byron while attempting to apply the brake. He was hurled to the ground as the engine traveled twenty miles an hour. Mr Allabrow escaped serious injuries.
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Savannah
Port Byron
George Fullara
Allabrow
Watertown Notes: Visitors, Dogs, and Scratches on Face
The item mentions a large man over 200 pounds with minor facial scratches, Miss Emmi Anderson visiting from Moline with friends, and Mr and Mrs Heder Wood staying with a Watertown grocer. A black and tan dog left as a souvenir, described as a neighborhood terror, with a quip to “Come again, and leave another dag.” Dated Watertown January 1X, YNX2.
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Emmi Anderson
Moline
Heder Wood
Watertown
Elite club plans a mild carniva with masks and music
Six young men form a club to host a tasteful masked event for charity. The benefit aids a Franklin family ruined by smallpox. Mr and Mrs Capias will provide free drawing room music and admission. The invitation requests attendance today with time and details to follow.
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Franklin
Capias
Moline Urged to Embrace Local Prosperity and Home Trade
Editorial urges Moline residents to support home industry and the Dispatch, arguing protectionist policy built America and that value rises with city growth. It cites Davenport traffic, promotes local papers for ads, and notes the Old Settlers meeting in Rock Island County and reference to Lydia E Pinkham's remedy for women’s ailments.
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America
Europe
Henry Clay
Yeni
Moline
Davenport
Rock Island
Ulisrae
Old Settlers Association
Rock Island County
Illinois
E. C. Cropper
A. K. Puruxo
Quark DoxaLpson Reaps Bar Results in Davenport
Unclear report notes Wednesday activities at Davenport bars with mentions of rankings and timing. The fragment references Mins mi lleatine and a tie for first, but details are incomplete. Further readable context is needed to identify participants, exact events, and outcomes.
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Atrimat
Davenport
Murder case set for later amid trial list
After preliminary business, the murder case of Dora Heilwagen is postponed to the Monday of the fourth week with defense counsel indicating no delay motions. The court also sees a perjury case and various civil matters including assumpsit and foreclosure while the grand jury previously indicted a man for murder in the September death. The state seeks to uncover the true author with help from the father of the victim and Sweeney Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoeilwagen
Mexica
Haus
Pa'Mara
Parmenter
Sweeney
Jackson
Walker
James W Long
Mates
Jackson & Walker
Kenworthy & Beardsley
Wilkinson
Dora Heilwagen
Hampton Township
Magb
Justice of the Peace
Emanuel Klinau
Sweeney & Jackson
Burglars raid Bartlett drug store and Crumfus shop
Robbers broke into Dr Guild’s drug store in Bartlett and Crumfus the shoemaker, stealing liquor bottles and small valuables. They pried open doors and rifled letters, while investigators note St Jacobs Oil was a sought item. Also reported: local lodge questions and a masquerade ball planned at Christy’s Hall for January 27 to aid needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Mann
Bartlett
St Jacobs
Crumfus
Daily News
Christy's Hall
Frank Harwood
E. E. Dick
J. H. McKeury
W Rels
G BE. Evans
Kas. Savage
Wigs and Waters Inspire Hair Growth Tale in Rock Island
A local editor in Rock Island is linked to an old wig tale from the Uncleasininess era. The story notes an artesian water hint that might have aided a bald man if access were possible, turning the wig into a historic symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Grand Lodge Session Opens in Quincy With Attendees Named
The seventh annual Grand Lodge AOU session begins in Quincy on Tuesday February Tth 1482. Attending from this city are William G. Morris past grand master workman and supreme representative Joseph Long Harmony Lodge No 2 James Telschow Schiller Lodge No 2 Theodore Wheelock Franklin Lodge No 16 Ward Kittelsen North Star Lodge No 48. Also noted is Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup advertised in the issue. Sudden resignations and staff changes are reported at Dimock Gould with Mr Sullivan Hull leaving his position effective March first and potential new roles discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
A. O UW
Quincy
Wity Walliam G. Morris
Workman
Joseph Long
Harmony Lodge
James Telschow
Schiller ‘Todge
Teodore Wheelock
Franklin Lodge
Ward Kittelsen
North Star
Lodge
Bushnell
Méline
SuLllivan M. Hull
Dimock & Gould
Bi. H
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Richard Calemere
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Orianno
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