Bound for new fields a church group departs Moline
A letter from Rev. Barnard of Kryosua Wisconsin dated June 6 1881 describes leaving Moline after six years of attachment. The party endures a rough Western Union trip to Union Grove in the care of J P Fowler. They reflect on homesick feelings and note farm life and local chores while awaiting a new house and location.
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Barnard
Kryosua
Wis
Frickos
Moline
Western Union Road
Bertie
Rainy period hits grain trade and town news
Plenty of rain disrupts local grain markets as Rathbun lumbers in the trade. In town, Russell JH Curtins of Rock Island visits Monday while the Nellie Beach returns from Lyons for repairs. Various residents relocate, engineers depart, and weather-driven storms intensify.
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Rathbun
Russell JH Curtins
Rock Island
Nellie Beach
Lyons
Howard Mtyers
J. W. Sexton
Frank Cool
Colorado
Wm.k Johnston
Marshall
Iowa
Robert Hoke
Dr. Hoke
Florida
Bolj
H. J. Lowry
Mary Mortoin
St. Louis
Mr Long
Weather Damage Hits Stockwell Store Front Window
A storm damaged Stockwell's brick store as windows and structures suffered from high winds. One large front window was blown completely in while fences, chimneys, windmills, and trees also sustained damage. Local reports identify Jason as a witness to the scene.
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Stockwell
Jason
Destructive Flood Ravages Upper End Fields and Orchards
Notes describe a severe June storm and flood along Rock River, washing away bridges and damaging roads. Trees and orchards including Ruth E Morey and Con Buckley are shattered, Nicholson's barn roof blown off, and bottom lands near Coe and the second bottoms threaten submersion, delaying late corn planting.
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Rock River
Ruth E Morey
Con Buckley
Ganoe Creek
Nicholson
Coe
Pete
Electric Lighting Wins in Salem as Costly Gas is Replaced
The Salém Gazette reports Salem Massachusetts has operated six miles of electric street lamps since September. A generator powers them with five minutes lead to lighting and quick extinguishing. Initial six workers were reduced by one as the system expands. Projected annual savings exceed $2,000 with a $100 water/incidental charge and one operator. A fire alarm system enhances efficiency. The piece cites Cincinnati Gazette noting Brush electric light in mills as a profitable model for city lighting.
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Salem
Mass
Salém Gazette
Dlerm
Cincinnati Gazette
Moline Deere
Brush
The Earl of Mayfield
A new romance by Thos P May of New Orleans, published by Peterson & Bros Philadelphia in paper covers for 75 cents. The volume is said to be of high interest and merit, now in its eighth edition, with a Southern domestic plot and vivid scenery, including Italian settings and local history.
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Thos P May
New Orleans
Peterson & Bros
Philadelphia
South
Italy
Reimer Reimers Cigars Advertised In Moline District
An advertisement lists Reimer Reimers as a maker and dealer of fine cigars located on the west side of Matin Street between Lynde and Base in Moline. The notice promotes the shop’s brand of tobacco products and offers merchandise for sale to local customers.
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Reimer Reimers
M*2
A Neen
Gulag
Cinatore Tobacco
Sid Matin Street
Lynde
Base
Moline
J. W. Morey
Richarda & Solerbeck
Henry Street
Lynde and
Bass
Bull's Cough Syrup Mentioned in Bible Verse
A Staunton Virginia Vindicator note recalls Col Crawford humorous curiosity over Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cited in scripture. Mrs C found torn slip pasted in a Bible leading the Colonel to search for the 23rd chapter of Jeremiah verse.
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Col Crawford
Bull
Biance
Dr. Bull
May Mortality in Moline Reported by Health Board
From Dr Morey records the Board of Health notes Moline had 26 deaths in May and 12 deaths in May 1879 while May 1880 shows 12 deaths. The city’s death total is framed as a small percentage of its population considering all fatalities from accidents and other causes.
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Morey
Board of Health
Moline
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Wallace's
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A. A. Fuelender
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Arber
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Ohn C. Moore & Co
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Cemetery Road
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Moline, Ill
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London
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Rock Island County
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Noline
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Main and
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Moline National
Hank
E. T. Rigby
HNTIS
Cutter'’s
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Second
Iady
Menetas
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13Th Street
N. P. Bergstrom
New Swede Church
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Davensfort
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Western Cottage Organ
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