Mystery of the Fall and Courtroom Notes in Moline
The article recounts a fatal fall near Vine Street and notes a police court session. It covers Joseph Light’s arrest for malicious mischief at the Moline Pump Co. and a separate assault case against Frances Richey involving a 15 year old adopted daughter. Crop reports predict mixed yields with rains impacting potatoes and damp ground harming lowland corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Light
A.38. Wright
Moline Pump Co
Light
Pump Co
Frances Richey
Edmund Dujnn
Eliza Dunn
Dunn
Alfred Carlson
G Freberg
Rentor Lumber Co
Marshal Hienderson
Beatta Medell
Babe
Sweden
Carlson
Froberg
Medell
Verdict Recounts Tragic Death in Creek Drowning Case
In a Pennsylvania jury verdict, Elmira Showers was declared to have voluntarily and feloniously drowned herself in Cocalico Creek. The twelve jurors, sworn to their oath, stated that she killed herself in the manner described, against the peace and dignity of the commonwealth. The lengthy ruling drew attention for its mix of gravity and odd phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Elmira
Cocalica Creek
Jaforesaid
Elmira Howera
Commonwealth of Pennsyllvania
Brigade Encampment Near Springfield in Reorganization
Unofficial reports say the Second Brigade under General Reese will march into camp soon with orders for bivouac around Springfield for one week starting August 30. Captain Savage’s company has recruited forty men since reorganization and holds active drill sessions aiming for a strong Springfield showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denin Jain
Resee
Springfield
Savage
Bright coming day remembered from Richwood Farm note
A dated 1882 verse fragment from Richwood Farm at Moline recalls dawn’s warmth and hopeful freedom beyond past bondage. The piece reflects longing and cheerful resolve as a future day appears near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Farm
Moline
Taxable goods list from Newnan citizen shocks with odd items
A Newnan Georgia resident schedules taxes by listing items in quirky categories. Merchandise trades clothes for berries, stocks for a breach note, jewelry for a grass watch, and all other property for a boy, two girls, and a prospective son-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
Local Dispensary Office Fracas and Grain Elevator News
A chaotic exchange at the Dispaticn office features a long haired visitor challenging a local scribe and a mock base running confrontation ending with a knocked door exit. Separately KETROM of Reynolds consults Barber & Leas Machinery for two grain elevator projects with Montgomery Bros and reports optimistic wheat prospects in Western Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Ketrom
Reynolds
Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Company
Montgomery Bros
Iowa
Reynods
Lowa
Hef
Feathers Fans and Mourning Dress Trends Noted
Fashion notes describe embroidered handkerchiefs in colote and crepe mourning attire. Pink cambio dresses with lace trim, extravagant bonnet trimming with flowers, and new French capote bonnets with white blossoms appear in current styles. Long-wrist gloves, mousquetalre gauntlets, and new cardinal shade dresses refresh the season.
If there is anything man will not do for money
Questions about local concerns and public issues appear in a rambling town column. The author riffs on money, reporters, advertising, electric light, baseball, a funeral for gas, pugilists, Wagner Opera House, streetcar workers, rope advertising, a bets on Bey versus Bull, pedestrians, fire alarm, and local papers in Davenport and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wizard Oil
Tug Wilson
John L. Sullivan
Opera House
Bey
Noss
Moline
Rock Island News
Davenport
Peoria Excursion Scrutiny Sparks Crosspaper Feud
After a Peoria trip to the tri cities, Davenport and Rock Island papers traded barbs. The Davenport ink mocked excursionists while Peoria papers rebuked the attack, defending the travelers and denouncing the disparaging personal remarks about attendees and escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Cities
Peoria
Rock Island
Moline
Davenport Democrat
Peoria Transcript
Tri-Cites
Dameel
Prolific Fargo Residents Claim Size and Commerce
A July 4 1882 communication to Editor Dispatch argues Fargo Dakota is not a large city but a growing town with 5000 residents, property value about 12 million, four banks including First National and Red River Valley National, and active wholesale commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Dakota
MiIangarouis
Diapatch
Pakota
Port Byron
Bonafide
First National
Capital
Surplus
Red River Valley National
Nks
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Besele Pitts
Vine Street
South
Meveli
Moline Dept
Dacenport Tat
Disratam
Claussen
Schimid
Taley
Ribe
Con
Friesdahip
Ill
Main Street
Molins
Shelf and Bollders
the Golden Star
Bismark Ranges
Golden Eagle
Victory
U. S. Clothing CO
Moline, Ill
Eno
Aun Iwin
Een
Ayer
Siete & CO
Boston
Wil
Oo. Boke
Oriental, Journal
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