Rock Island Moline Split Cited Over Territory and Factory Plans
A reader argues the Rock Island and Moline border dispute persists as residents push for a separate township and a new wagon factory. The letter targets civic planning, park space, court capacity, and rail and streetcar impacts on growth and taxes, urging a shared solution with a large factory boost and public grounds to unite the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oparatcu
Rock
Rock Island
Board of Supervisory
Rock Island Township
Moling On Hi
Moline
South
Molin
Disratcou
Vievertet
Blade
Jolindis
Tock
Astend
Iyland
Onion Square
Nea
Franklin Square
Messrs Brooks
Eshter
Moline and Island Street Car Company
Rock Spring Ferry Company
Costa Moline
Illinois
Rocksland Territory Plans Spur Growth and Wealth
A letter from Suban argues for settlements in the Rocksland territory to recover land and wealth, envisioning a future city that would become the state’s second largest. It emphasizes blended territory and resources to match its intelligence and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ures
Suban
Charity Concert Fails as City Relief Act Hits Snag
Reports detail a charity concert that raised about 225 dollars after costs, with 600 tickets sold. The city will not cover destruction losses from the Davenport fire, and proceeds are used to aid affected families including Fredericks and Greenhagen, with any surplus to be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fredericks
Greenhagen
Methodists Protracted Meetings At Local Church
For two weeks the M E church has held quiet but earnest protracted meetings with good attendance and varied services. One conversion is reported among attendees. Smith preaches part of the time, others bear witness. Meetings close at nine and begin at 7 30. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M E
Smith
Quarantine Runaways Return to Containment at Bradford's
Toss flows Kannelt and Stewart evaded policy by fleeing to the Moline Pump hops where one worked but self surrendered after being discovered. Davenport arrests misidentified two men as passengers. W H Bienanns of Moline Beale Co visited Atlanta Exposition representing the three cities and praises state business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kannelt
Stewart
Bradford's
Moline
Davenport
W.H. Bienanns
Moline Beale Co
South
State Co
Richards
Nordenskjold Swedish Singing Society's Early Years Events
The Nordenskjold Swedish Singing Society formed three years ago with 30 to 40 young men under instructor Andrew Anderson. They meet at Johnson's saloon on Wella street twice weekly and have hosted masquerade balls at the Pearl House, drawing large crowds. They plan another ball at the Pearl House with tickets fifty cents. no door sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordenskjold Swedish Singing Society
Andrew Anderson
Johnson's
Wella Street
Pealhouse
Peal House
Peal
Fourteenth Smallpox Case at Bradford House Reported
Willie Kaxnour at the Bradford House confirms the fourteenth smallpox case in the area, identified as a mild varioloid form. Mary Goes remains ill but shows rapid improvement as quarantine ends and families, including the Fredericks and Ranbergers, resume street life in sunny weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Kaxnour
Bradford House
Mary Goes
Fredericks
Ranbergers
Mr and H O Sixier Plan Southern Tour
Mr and H O Sixier contemplate a southern tour visiting Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Mobile and the Florida Keys. They plan to depart around February first with the trip timed for the season and enjoyment. Miss Maup is a member of Novelty Theater Company and Thorpe Ty Ward is editor of the newspaper in Ohio. Ward then ate it pirate et wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.and
Mars
H. O. Sixier
Nashville
Chatanooga
Atlanta
Mobile
Forida
Richmord
Washington
Maup Forma
Novelty Theater Company
Thorpe Ty Ward
Thes
Bignal
Ward
Practical advice for sheep safety and farm homesteads
A farm and garden column advises keeping sheep dry to prevent cold stress, recommends hay quilts for winter warmth, and notes not to let roots like parsnips and salsify freeze. It mentions mothproofing poultry with copper solution and provides several vintage recipes and household tips.
Weak Lungs and the Power of Exercise
A historical note explains how regular physical activity strengthens the lungs by expanding and contracting the chest. It discusses how individuals with narrow chests may develop lung weakness if not exposed to vigorous use through daily work or study, urging full chest action for health.
Brevities of Diverse Western News Items
Retirement of Associate Justice Hunt from the supreme bench. Patti travels with thirty three trunks. Over forty people plan to move from Rock River area to Dakota. Clarkson N. Potter of New York is seriously ill from Brights disease. Republic Fire Insurance of New York closes. Immigrants reported in 1881 total 716,868. Jay Gould to gain Union Depot at St Louis. Trunk line agreement excludes passenger rates. Denver ready for national mining exposition in August. Two hundred destitute Russian Jews arrive in Hamburg seeking aid to New York. Virginia legislature may move to Alexandria due to smallpox. French assembly to admit American meats free of duty likely passes. Chicago to issue bonds of 34000 and 55000 dollars at five percent. Census deficiency bill may be vetoed over comptroller objection. Tom Thumb quits smoking after long habit. Hon E Washburne and family go to Hot Springs Arkansas. Powell balloon found in France. tragedy in Atlanta factory fire with 500000 loss. Four North Chicago streetcar conductors accused of robbing company. John Hickox of Library of Congress charged with purloining funds. Destruction against Austrian rule in Herzegovina continues, Balkan instability worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Supreme Bench
Patti
Rock River
Dakota
Clarkson N. Potter
New York
Bright
Republic Fire Insurance Company of
Jay Gould
Union
St Louis
Denver
Hamburg
Virginia
Chicago
Tom Thumb
E . Washburne
Hot Springs Ark
Herzegovina
Balkan
Tragic House Fire Kills Five In Lewis Missouri
A blaze at the George Smith residence in Lewis Missouri destroyed the home at three o clock yesterday. Five inmates perished Elizabeth Smith 17 Rachel 18 Ellen 6 Theodore 16 and a 43 year old mother. The cause is suspected to be from clothing hanging by a kitchen stove or a coal oil explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Lewis
Elizabeth Smith
Rachel
Ellen
Theodore
St Jacobs Oil credited for curing salt rheum
Mrs And Dough orty of 804 E street South Boston reports relief after using St Jacobs Oil four times. She suffered sixteen years with salt rheum between fingers, could not sleep, but after two months with the oil her hand stopped swelling and she is entirely cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
and Dough Orty
E Street
South Bostom
Dr. Frazier's Root Bitters Endorsed for Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Dr. Frazier's Root Bitters as a medical product improving liver and kidney function, digestion, nerves, and blood. It lists conditions it treats, includes a customer testimonial from Mrs. M Martin of Cleveland, and notes sale by Wm Clendenis in Postoffee block at $1 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier
M Martin
Cleveland
Wm Clendenis
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Rock Island Illinois
Court order in Hook County directs sale of Charles Mortell estate real property. Administrator with the will annexed will offer seven acres from the east of the northwest quarter and five acres from the east of the northeast quarter of section one, township 17 north, range 1 west, on February 1, 1882 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoraby
County Court of
Hook
Onarles Mortoll
Kilsabeh Mote Tell
County of Rock
Illtuois
Ini Township
Range
Rock Island
Williams Ranbom
Charles Mortell
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
Baptists
DeWitt
Maxham
Calvary Church
George Washington
Baptista
Usaual
Bowlock
de DeWit
Trad
DoNaLpson
James B Willams
Eckhart
Happy Hollow
Margaret A Vipond
Williams
Margaret Vipond
Methodists
Nordenskjold Masquerade
Sans Lansos
Deere & Co
Organ Co
Chicago, Portage & Superior Railroad
Lake Superior
Geneseo
Ill
Wisconsin
Superior Railroad
Tur Moline Cabinet Organ Company
P Colseth
Pesident
Wm Josephson
Messrs Colseth
Josephson
Seberg
Lars Larson
L. P Youngren
Disratch
Tre
Higo
O. E Morgan
McCormick Reapers
Dr. Frazier
Scharters
Fusuen
F. Anedi
Socinose
Yuma
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!