Review Dispatch offers half year ad specials and canvassing drive
The article touts liberal liberal premiums for Review Dispatch subscriptions and a 50 cent cash premium for advance payments. It calls for canvassers in Rock Island county, offering earnings of eight to ten dollars and promising strong newspaper value. It also mentions local political notes about peace at Edgington, Kennedy, and Donaldson as a county official, with election outcomes and praise for performance.
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Review-Dibrarpit
Sde
Review-Dispatch
Rock Island
Local Republicans Nominate County Officers in Island County Race
A series of Republican filings announce candidacies for county offices including County Clerk, County Superintendent of Schools, and Treasurer. Candidates from Rock Island and surrounding areas seek nomination at the upcoming Republican County Convention, pledging to serve duties to the best of their ability and asking supporters’ help.
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Ar County
Adland County
Yam
Jor Sovruwein
Milan
Rock Island
Republian
R. F. Rew
Candidate Announcement For State Legislature
A missive from H. G Buacxnurn declares candidacy for the State Legislature to represent Island and Henry counties. The editor of la compliandé notes voter interest and urges inclusion of the bid in upcoming elections.
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Stat
la Compliandé
Island and Henry
H. G Buacxnurn
Rock Island County sheriff candidacy announced by two Republicans
J F Ankorm and state G Monroe announce their candidacy for sheriff of Rock Island County. They state the race is subject to the Republican County Convention and seek support from party members.
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Island County
uStafe G. Monuru
Prof Southwell Nominated for Renomination Following Countywide School Gains
The passage praises Prof Southwell for his enthusiasm and effective work since taking the position, noting increased activity and interest in all county schools. It argues these results justify continuing his administration and announces his candidacy for renomination by Tuk Disparen.
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Prof Southwell
Tuk
Crampton Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
In Moline A A Cramp ton announces his bid for treasurer citing his two years at Moline Malleable Iron and three years as secretary treasurer of the Pipe Organ Company. He has over twenty five years in the region and broad county acquaintance. The Dispatch endorses his capability and pledges faithful duty if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A Donaldson
John V. Cooke
Donaldson
Cooke
Elijah Booth
A. A. Crampton
Moline
Crampton
Ant
Pipe Organ Company
Reorough
Treasury
Watertown Local Notes Reflect Quiet Agriculture and Rumors
The Watertown column reports Elder and family settling in Dakota near Howard, and mentions Uncle Bill still active. It notes a quiet town with farmers starting corn planting, potato bugs increasing, and local repairs like Captain Smith’s new roof. silliness about a potential wife for the Captain and porch additions by Fred Neal are mentioned amid chatter and stray anecdotes.
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Dakota
Howard
Bill
Watertown
Capt. Smith
DeLorn Fairmans
Fred Neal
Sidney Willis
Hampton
Fred
Isaac Connors
Levi
Connor
Tib
Waverly
Owa
Eugene Wright
Mtebetun
Port Byron School Closes For Year As Other Departments Exit
The primary and intermediate departments of the public schools closed for the year on Friday while the academic department will close in three weeks. Mr T J Ziegler spent part of last week in Chicago. Mr J M Grove and Mrs Sarah Hall were married Thursday evening at the residence of the bride by Rev A Harper. Mrs J P Day and daughter went to Mellette Dakota to join Mr Day who farms there. C C Coyne had his drugstore cleaned and painted improving its appearance. May 16th.
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Scheoa
T J. Ziegler
Chicago
J M Grove
Sarah Ilall
A Harper
J P. Day
Mellette
Dakota
Mr Day
C Coyne
Illinois farmer fate and artesian well history story mix
Illinois farmers face heavy chores after poor weather as John Brayton suffers a severe leg injury on Mr McGreer’s land. The piece also recounts a 1860s artesian well near town, its drilling mishaps, coal and marble layers, and ownership by Mr Castor with plans to use the site as a sanatorium.
Hillsdale Notes and Local Gleanings May 18 1882
The column reports farm, animal, and household news from Hillsdale including corn planting, sheep washing, and mentions of Dr Boyle from Prophetstown. It notes supervisor D. M Martini in Rock Island, Ed Cain returning from Rock Island, and various residents traveling to Chicago and Davenport for goods, medical care, or visiting relatives. A reader complains about a Dixon man fishing illegally and references local civic concerns. A new school term begins at Poplar Grove with Edith Davis teaching.
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Archer
Boyle
Prophetstown
Simonson
D. M Martini
Rock Island
Wey
Board of Supervisors
Ed Cain
O'Keefe
George Pearson
Barton
Fali
Poplar Grove
Edith Davis
Milan
Raser
Chicago
Gerhards
Brown
Davenport
Shuck
Shuck & Duncan
Geneseo
Dixon
Time and tide wait for no man in Joslyn notes
Local column recalls the adage and highlights community views on weather crops and daily life. Farmers discuss corn weather and planting, hay time, and a busy season ahead. The Joslyn Society held a full meeting with select discussions and invitations, noting community activities.
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Eeast
Joslyn Society
Jail Break At Rock Island County Jail
A Sunday escape attempt freed seven of sixteen prisoners at Rock Island County Jail. Charles Sutliffe alerted Sheriff Ankrum after seeing two handcuffed men near the courthouse. Dorsey Patton and John Riley were recaptured. Louis Elkins, Geo Jones, Frank Martin, and Quo Harris remained at large along with Edward Stemple and John Riley. Escaped via a four-foot wall dug through with an iron bar and razor.
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Rock Island
Charles Sutliffe
Ankrum
Court House
Louis Elkins
Geo. Jones
Frank Martin
Dorsey Patton
Quo. Harris
Edward Stemple
Hull
Martin
Old Water Works
Harris
Stemple
Jones
Posee
Elkins
Chicago 7
Paul the Deliv. Ie
Local notes and visits from May 18 1882
The column lists residents and visitors including Miles Buskirk now in Cass county Iowa, William Clark and wife from Shelby county visiting relatives, Jesse Wyant from Ohio spending time with aunt Mrs Stonebrook, and N B Joslin shipping a final hay load of the season. It notes scarce items but steady prices and claims the Review-Dispatch has more local news than other papers.
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Miles Buskirk
Cass County
Iowa
Wm. Clark
Shelby County
David Adams
Nan. V Clark
Jesse Wyant
Ohio
Review-Dispatch
Byron
Epez
Teachers Institute to be Held at Rock Island
The program for the Teachers' Institute to be held in Rock Island on Saturday, May 1882, lists Rev. J. A. Reynolds as a speaker. The notice appears from a local source with partial names and venue details.
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Teachers’ Institute
Rock, I
J. A. Reynolds
Aemeboncas
Gammell
Court convicts Riney and Welch in flour theft case
Joan Riney and John Welch known as the pomile were found guilty in Circut Court for larceny of flour from a cooperative store. A jury returned a sealed verdict, read in court, with Judge Smith sentencing them to one year in the tollet penitentiary. Farmers fear replanting due to cold wet ground threatening grain.
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Joan Riney
John Welch
Co.operative
Paper Mill Plans Move Forward in Lyndon
Wasa Huey and a crew arrived at Lyndon Whiteside county to erect a smoke stack for the new paper mill. A long water power dispute at Lyndon was recently resolved in favor of those seeking to use it, and the mill is set to begin operations soon.
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Wasa Huey
Lyndon
Whiteside County
Mayor Harrison endorses St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism
The Chicago Times carries a statement from Mayor Carter H. Harrison praising St Jacobs Oil. He says he has recommended it since using it and touts its rheumatism relief. The endorsement appears as a trusted public figure confirming personal experience with the product.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago Times
Death of G G Griffin Sr in this city
G G Griffin Sr died at his Bass Street home from pneumonia and lung congestion after a long asthma battle. Born October 15, 1813 in Dover Vermont, he was 68 then 69. a moulder by trade at Deere & Co. in this city for many years. He leaves a wife and three children Nellie McGinnis Annette Smith and G G Griffin.
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G. G. Griffin
Bass Street
Main
Illinois Streets
George Graham Griffin
Dover
Illnois
Dfa
Deere & Co
Bia
Nellie McGinnis
Annette Smith
Grundy Center
Town
A Judge Praises St Jacobs Oil For Sprains
Judge J. T. Bossier of St Tammany parish and the State Legislature says he has found St Jacobs Oil highly effective for sprains and bruises and believes no oil or liniment equals it.
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J. T. Bossier
St. Tammany Parish
St. Jacobs
New Orleans
Times Democrat
Tragic Snow Slide Claims Rufus Lester Near Elk Creek
Rufus Lester United States mail carrier for Rocky Bar to Atlanta dies in a snow slide on Elk Creek near Boiler Grade Idaho. He was 27, born in Illinois, son of S Lester. He lived in Atlanta six years with wife Laura Abbott. burial followed. Community shares sorrow yet hope persists.
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Wood River News
Rocky Bar
Idaho
Elk Creek
Rufus Lester
Doc
Lester
United States
Atlanta
Kenares
Henry County
Illinois
Colorado
Silver City
Owyhee County
Laura G.abbott
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Henderson
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