Cash Premiums and Local Political Chat in 1863
The notice advertises a 50 cent cash premium for prepaid subscriptions to the Review-Dispatch and seeks canvassers in Rock Island County. It also reports on Sheriff candidacy speculation for Sam Kennedy, Mrs Frank Ankrum visiting, a large river fishing party, and local social notes including a new baby, a stolen harness, and agricultural conditions amid high river water and yellow fever concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Review-Dispatch
Rock Island
Coun
County Official Names and Duplicated Errors Noted
The County lists County Judge Lucian Adams of Rock Island County Sheriff Richard A. Donaldson Rural for Treasurer Joen E Fleming Superintendent of Schools J H Muthwell of Black Hawk and Coroner David Hawes of Rock Island Misspelled and mislocated names appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Cleck
Richard A. Donaldson
Joen E. Fleming
Rock Island
Bobhools
J. H. Muthwell
Black Hawk
David Hawes
Rook Island
Independent Candidate for Sheriff in Cox July 12 1882
M D Havsgre declares as an independent candidate for sheriff at Cox on July 12 1882. He pledges to administer the office with fidelity and without regard to party politics, appealing to Republicans Democrats and Greenbackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Havsgre
Cox
Illlinois City Night Notes and Political Whispers
A thunderstorm drive in guests leads Dr. Twigg to host Maj. Pickler and Hon. H J Lander of Muscatine for shelter and a jolly gathering. The piece notes sparse interest in county and district conventions and hints at local political tensions and agricultural concerns amid a rough moral tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Reed
Dr. Twigg
Maj. Pickler
H. J. Lander
Muscatine
Jate
Elleworth & Baker
A. x
Andalusia News Briefs Include Accident And Death
Mrs John Britton’s trail ride near Andalusia ends when a Mercer county train spooks her horse and she is thrown from the buggy. she escapes serious injury. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Spickler dies on July 20. Lumber yard work at Mr Wm Smith’s to be ready for fall term. Miss Altie Lee of Buffalo Iowa visiting in Andalusia this week. Weather good, farmers busy with hay and small grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Britton
Almond Buffum
Mercer County
Mrs. Britton
Andalusia
Walter Smith
Altie Lee
Buffalo
Iowa
Strohmier
Sammy Goode
Rock Island
England
Old England
Ro Roes
Muscatine
Wendell Sells Rye Crop and Notable Birthday Mention
In South East Moline Wendell reports selling and delivering his rye crop to Dimock, with a price of 10 per ton and a crop loss on four acres. Miss Hattie Amalia Wendell celebrated her second birthday on a Thursday in July. The text includes local notes about friends and neighbors and a mention of Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell
Dimock, Oe & Wooden Ware ix
Doc’s Patient or Two Sheets and a Gymnasium
A light hearted Bluff Moline note from the Taz Dispatch editor, using the nom de plume Doc. The writer recalls a string of odd experiences involving sheets and a doctor, noting a summer close, upcoming August, and questions about Mr. Guy aiding in running the Argus. Farmers enjoy a good hay season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz Dispatch
Guy
Argus
Drs
Patch
Port Byron Local Gossip and Crime Report
Miss Eva Fargo of Dixon visits Port Byron. Burglars hit several homes Tuesday night with Mrs Hobart losing 12 dollars in a coat pocket and about 3 dollars taken from Mr McCall. Fire from ashes near the Simonson residence was quickly stopped after an afternoon alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Fargo
Dixon
Tid. Zoigler
Chicago
Wendt
W. R. David and Son
Sandwich
E. E. Cady
Hobart
Thomas McCall
Oat Harvest and Local News From Joslyn July 27 1906
Oat crops are heavy in the Joslyn area as harvest begins. Rev A Harper of Port Byron will preach at the Joslyn school house Sunday at 2 PM. A child of Andrew Hanna fractured an arm and was treated by Dr J H Bales. Mrs Philip Zahn of Milan visits Joslyn this week. Visitors from Chicago Davenport stay with O C Searles. The society met Saturday evening. audience size remains large though preparations lag. A lecture at Cleveland M E church drew many from across the river and elder Morgan praised for his clear, scholarly address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Harper
Port Byron
Joslyn
Andrew Hanna
J. H. Bales
Philip Zahn
Milan
N. B. Jonlyn
Mrs. Chamberlain
Chicago
Elmer Scott
Davenport
O. C. Searles
Cleveland M
Sunday school fundraiser boosts crops and good will
A note highlights a Sunday school fundraiser with hopes of dual benefit to donors and the Sunday school. John O'Keefe returns from Iowa with optimistic crop reports and thoughts of leaving Illinois. Frank Conner visits Pennsylvania. N J Hubbard is Greenback county judge nominee. Mrs Colemere of Geneseo visits Stephen Hill. Fritz.
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John O'Keefe
Iowa
O'Keefe
Illinois
Frank Conner
Pennsylvania
N. J. Hubbard
Greenback
Colemere
Geneseo
Stephen Hill
Fritz
National Greenback Convention Chooses County Officers
The National Greenbackers held their County Convention in Rock Island courthouse with full delegate attendance. John A. Wilson of Rural was elected Chairman and A. F. Adams of Rapids City Secretary. Nominations were made for County Judge N. J. Hubbard, County Clerk Jerre Le Quatts, County Treasurer John Buffum, Sheriff M. D. Hauberg, and Coroner Squire Bhurtloff.
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Greenbackers
Court House
Rock Island
John A. Wilson
Rural
A. 4. Adams
Rapids City
N.J. Hubbard
Hilledale
Jerre le Quatts
Drury
John Buffum
Andalusia
M. D. Ha
Potter Buys the Rock Island Argus for Freeport Bulletin
Mr J W Potter, editor of the Freeport Bulletin, purchases the Rock Island Argus after delays and political wrangling. The $8200 deal includes $1500 cash with Parks & Pleasants handling documents. Potter plans to run the Argus with his sons in Freeport and expects a successful venture.
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Argus
McKinnie
J. W. Potter
Freeport Bulletin
cKinnie
Rock Island Argus
C. P. Powers
Pierre
Bae
Powers
John W. Potter
Freeport Buletin
Parks & Pleasants
Potter
Parks
The
Freeport
Rock Island
Tex Distance
Missing Teen Clara Bryant Reported Runaway
Clara Bryant, a 16 year old colored girl, ran away from Wells Street on Sunday evening and has not returned. She was last seen walking with Levi Many near Main Street. her mother is angry and seeks her return. Local details on age and residence are uncertain due to damaged text.
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Clara Bryant
Wells Street
Levi Many
Main Street
Mvist Aioe
Quienes
Wboy
Iety
Ian
Drownings and Sudden Loss Near Dimock Gould mill
A fourteen year old boy Levi McCain drowned after entering the river from a log raft above Dimock Gould & Co. saw mill. Despite a delayed reaction several witnesses and a jury found accidental drowning. Funeral held at Lynde street residence. Local notices mention families, travel, and mill repairs.
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Dimock Gould & Co
Levi McCain
John McCain
Levi
Ibene
Dimock, Gould & Co
McCain
Cononen Morris
Geo. Henderson
Foreman
M.O. Miles
John Knockoff
Erastus Johnson
Fred Reuth
N. H. Tileon
Pr. M
Lynde Street
Town Swindler Triggers Furious Outburst Over Missing Potatoes
A shopper from the country tricked a potato seller by taking a load of Irish lemons and claiming payment. The vendor, enraged, sought police after the man vanished with his goods. The incident ends with the seller furious and left to ponder the loss.
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Guardian of the Peace
Military promotions and resignations in Illinois Infantry units
The report lists Lieutenant T J Rodman of Rodman Rifles resigning his commission and Captain Fay resigning from Company I Morrieen, with assignments to fill vacancies. Lieutenant Frank Olen and Sergeant David Sears receive promotions, and Henry L Behill is noted for advancement. details reference Illinois Infantry actions.
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T.J. Rodman
Pany A
Rodman Rifles
Augusta
Hawes
Fay
Morrieen
Frank Olen
Illinois
David
J. Sears
Henry L. Behill
Opateag
H. Eg
Narrow Escape On Sidehill Injures Farmer Near Opheim
P Begquist, a 45 year old farmer, was cutting timothy on a steep slope when his mower overturned and his heels were badly cut. His legs bled for an hour before family found him. A Woodhull doctor treated him, then he rode by train to Oscar Lawsom's home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa
Opheim
P. Begquist
Timothy
Oscar Lawsom
Chicago Church Choir Company to Tour Northwest
The Chicago Church Choir Company begins a Northwest tour starting Tuesday the 24th and will perform Patience at Per's Opera House in Rock Island on Wednesday night August 9. The Herald praises their singing as superior to Chicago renditions and notes a fine orchestra and special costumes. Conducted by Mr A Licesegang the company will tour with a capable cast and production.
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Tax Chicago Church Choir Company
Northwest
Opera House
Rock Island
Chicago
the Herald
A Licesegang
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Sam, Kennedy
Aurora
Frank Ankrum
Eugene Kline
Ankrum
Rhode Island
Wray
John
General Grant
Frank Ankrunj
Morris
Eckhart
George Brown
Robert
Daniel Hulns
Dan
Rock River
Edmund Jamison
South Moline
Lucian Adams
Sherif
William G. Morris
Moline
Illinois City
Andalubia
South East Moline
Bluff Moline
George D.,gould
Dan Fisher
Major Grout
Vermont
Mise Mattie Henderson
Hillsdale
HM. A.gould
George Woodward
Dahlberg
J. 8. Keator & Co
Clara Remley
W. H. Scott
Filer
Keator Lumber Company
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