Watertown County Correspondence and Local Notes
Watertown updates report a shipper betting hogs will be top stock from the Watertown yard, a boy injured forcing a pistol cartridge, rail work extending to Port Byron, a new engine house planned, a vacant box car depot replacement, and winter school terms with smooth discipline. Community concerns include a failed Sunday school, bad roads, potato spoilage, calls for a town hotel, and local trading notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Batcock
Watertown
Msst P.R R
Port Byroney
Mrohnston
Fire on the Island Duck Hunters Near Edington
A group of duck hunters led by Henry Carpenter and Charles Eberhart camped on Big Island near Andalusia. Holmes woke on fire, his companions stripped and buried the flames, but the men escaped with minor injuries. Loss is eight thousand dollars with no insurance.
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Henry Carpenter
Charles Eberhart
Will Holmes
Horace Figner
Big Island
Andalusia
iHolmes Anji Eberhart
Holmes
Edgington
Carpenter
Horpes
Stoddard’s Hall
Héni Carpenter
Eberhart
Flower
Jude Bramer
Lastay
Stoddard
N. Young
Seth Parmenter
Walnut
Iowa
Anthony Tarpy
Mr. Ey
Eagin
Davenport
Port Byron Community Notes and Local Trades
Citizens attend Cordova dancing club event with high spirits. Ost liberally set up by Mrs L and daughter Emma. Rathgeber sells furniture and stock to A H Wendt who takes possession next Monday. Whitman returns from What Cheer. family to move there. Chandler loses two valuable cows found in barn. Maywell house lot discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Schutt
Mulan
L. E
Emma
E. A. Stone
Cordova
Sr. Rathgeber
Chandler
Local items from Joslyn and surroundings around Nov 17 1881
Two Sunday School Conven tions at Roses Hill church next Sunday at 2 30 pm announced by Mr and Mrs Alexander Jugbar. Lizzie McEntry wed Timothy Dwyre of St Louis last Wednesday. Walker school term closed with Mrs R C Clark teaching. A birthday party honored Mrs Joslin last Thursday. D ibbern Co Milan to build a large 24 by 60 warehouse for agricultural implements near Joslin scales. opening in spring with plows cultivators seeders and more. Joslyn Teper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roses Hill
Alexander Jugbar
Lizzie McEntry
Timothy Dwyre
St. Louis
Walker School
R. C. Clark
N B Joslin
Joslin
Tespischord
Messrs Dibbern & Co
Milan
Joslyn
Messrs
D & Co
Teper
Be Sensible About Constipation and Kidney Health
An Albany Argus notice urges readers to use Kidne Wort to relieve habitual costiveness and torpid kidneys. It claims regular use will restore health and make you forget ailments as a well man.
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Albany Argus
Corsetti & Co to Transform Into Stock Company
Corsetti and Company plan to convert into a stock corporation to raise capital and expand their business. The new firm is expected to start at the beginning of the new year with a capital of $15,000.
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Corsetti & Co
Editor of Pikes County News Cured by St Jacobs Oil
The editor of the Pikes County News attributes rheumatism relief to St Jacobs Oil. The brief note appears in the Atlanta Sunday Phonograph as a local testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta (Ga
Pikes County News
St. Jacobs Gil
Mrs Dean Receives Severe Bruises in Fall
Mrs Dean eight years old mother of Mrs John Lusk suffered a fall resulting in severe bruises with no bones broken. The incident left her still suffering and under care.
Dr Marshall's Lung Syr Cures Child Croup, Writes Praise
J W Spereman of Elkhart Indiana reports two doses of Dr Marshall's Lung Syr completely cured his child of a severe croup. He states he tried many other cough medicines but none were as effective as Dr Marshall's.
Abbott Finptune Faces Departure Disputed by Officer
Abbott Finptune planned to leave for Colorado but Officer Kittleston attached some of his personal property to satisfy a claim by Henry Margraf for clothing. The case centers on PARAGON Lung Protectors sold by Gould & Co. and described as a relief for weak lungs and cold sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott Finptune
Colorado
Kittleston
Henry Margraf
Paragon
Gould & Co
Burglar Strikes Rick Island Home Tuesday Night
Mr. Rufus Wakter reports a burglary at his Rick Island residence Tuesday night. The thieves started a fire, ate their supper, and escaped with silver spoons marked J. E. W. and napkin rings engraved R. F. and J. W. in a local crime incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Wakter
Rick Island
R. F
J. W
Hoop’s Grocery Announces Delayed Opening Saturday
Delayed opening due to late delivery of goods. Hoop announces immense stock of staple and fancy groceries flour and provisions will open Saturday morning. Patronage solicited by E. H. Hoop.
Moline Stove Company Chartered With 200 Shares
The charter grants 200 shares of $100 each to be evenly held by Messrs. Butler Beers and Norris. They have built a reputation for honesty and activity and plan to operate the firm until 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everyropy
Moline Stove Company
Messrs
Butler, Beers
Norrisseee
Carrier service changes for Rodman avenue and Stewartville
Some carrier issues persist and are being addressed. Patrons on Rodman avenue Stewartville and the bluff who receive papers via the post office will now be supplied by a carrier as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman Avenue
Stewartville
Frix's Low Prices Surprise Local Shoppers
Report notes Frix offers unusually cheap goods drawing public attention. Competitors complain pricing undercuts costs while customers praise the savings. The ad hoc comments reflect a heated local market debate over pricing tactics and trade strategy.
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Frix
Board of Health Proposes Pest House and Vaccination Rules
The Board of Health discusses scarlet fever rules and envisions a pest house, with vaccination mandates for school access. They plan to assign a committee to draft instructions for families, and seek city council support for ordinances and funding. A pest location near the calaboose is tentatively considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Piper
C. E. Piper
L.D Dunn
W.J. Entrikin
L. E. Fish
Dr. Morey
L D. Dunn
J. W. Morey
Calaboose
Ade
Ast House
Sylvan
Mud” Island
Accidental Fall Injures Barnard Leas Watchman
Weby Mumma, newly married watchman for Barnard & Leas, fell from a roof after a clothes line struck him during a stove trouble on Monday afternoon. He was taken indoors, regained some consciousness, and after four hours still showed no skull fracture though the right wrist was hurt.
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Weby Mumma
Barnard & Leas
Dunn
Principal Miss Kendall Leaves on Leave of Absence
Miss M A Kenpatt, high school principal, departs as her sister’s serious illness in Martha's Vineyard prompts a family crisis. Kendall, from San Jose, Cal, has earned praise for her teaching and conduct. She plans to return by January first. the board has not acted officially but may grant a three month leave if desired. Prof. Mack praises her abilities.
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M. A. Kenpatt
Moline
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
Kendall
San Jose
Cal
Deere & Mansur Co. Expands Production and Warehousing
Deere and Mansur Co. have grown from a 45000 capital stock four years ago to a large surplus and rising demand. They now produce over forty planters and ten check towers daily, with orders for 100 cotton-bean implements and plans to build 7000 corn planters and 2000 to 3000 check-rowers. A hay rake may be added, and a new sixth two story warehouse will be built west of the office under company supervision. A new enlarged trademark sign, crafted by foreman A M Whiffen, was recently displayed for the first time.
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Tue Deere & Mansur Co
A. M. Whiffen
Literary Club Idea for Moline Aims at Social Growth
Proposes a free sociable literary club in Moline with varied programs. Members share papers on topics like paper history plows organ history read readings humor songs home talent lectures biographies tours and reminiscences. Emphasizes wide talents and constant renewal to keep the club alive and beneficial.
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Moline
Preachers and Hospitality Stir District Conference Plans
A speaker notes Methodists extend hospitality to the next District Conference in August. The piece recounts a colored uncle who blessed with a crust breakfast and shouted for two hours, contrasting with a Clark County Ohio woman voted a nuisance for shouting in meeting.
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Chapwick
Rev. Smith
Clark County
Ohio
Doctor Denies Aconite Rumor As Prank
Dr McKinnie's office denies a report that he took aconite by mistake. Mrs McKinnie believed the dose occurred and the hired man spread the tale as a joke. The doctor’s son Ralph, recently ill, is improving though still sick.
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Ralph
Night school plan at Swedish Lutheran church proposed
The Swede Y M C A proposes Friday night classes in the Swedish Lutheran church rooms with Mr Fors from the college as the teacher. An elementary English course will charge a small tuition and a Swedish language course may follow. The effort aims to aid newcomers lacking English for public schools and gain community support. The Telephone Co initiates office improvements including new frescoes and flooring by Norling, planned for next Sunday week to avoid patron disruption. A third intercity wire will connect Rock Island and the city to reduce sound confusion.
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Fors
the Telephone Co
Norling
Here
Rock Island
Growth of Black Community in Moline Recounted
The piece notes about 200 Black residents in Moline, describing their recent settlement and impact. It recalls earlier towns where few colored people appeared until a pioneer led the way, with subsequent waves enriching labor and politics. It highlights women as capable servants and men as voters for the Republican party.
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Moline
Republican Party
Oto Fotxs Crus Hosts Joyful Rainy Meeting
The Oto Fotxs Crus held a lively Friday night gathering at M. H. White’s residence with about fifty attendees. J. S. Keator and L. H. Barker ran the floor as Biehl's Band from Rock Island played lively tunes and praised the occasion as highly enjoyable.
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Oto Fotxs
Crus
M.H. White
J. S. Keator
L. H. Barker
Biehl
Rock Island
Keator
Barker Ie
Local Jewelry Maker Opens Shop in Moline
J C Tilton arrives in Moline to manufacture jewelry and to work on customer pieces. He offers custom creations from new material or redesigns of existing pieces. His rooms are located in the new block east of the office. He comes with plans to serve ladies seeking unique adornments.
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Moline
J. C. Tilton
The Michigan Southern Fast Train Conductor Criticized
A columnist denounces the Lake Shore Line fast train between Chicago and New York with Wagner sleepers lacking dining cars. Passengers pay $8 extra for meals and speed but receive poor service from conductors and porters. A passenger woman in fragile health faced insolence, and the writer describes the Chicago conductor as insolent and violent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Southern
Lake Shore Line
Chicago
New York
Wagner
Barge Collision On Jo sie Trip Leads To Loss Of Corn
On the Jo sie steamer’s last down trip four barges carried corn. Two barges were shifted at once through a bridge, two landed opposite Moline. One barge with 10,000 bushels leaked badly. the crew could not explain why. Damaged corn sold to Davenport glucose works. ownership traced to Diamond Joe Reynolds with St. Louis consignors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie
Moline
Rock Island
Glucose Works
Davenport
St. Louis
Diamond Joe Reynolds
Town hall topic draws interest for civic building plans
The piece notes growing local interest in a town hall project with many residents willing to fund it if suitable organizers emerge. It urges delaying final decisions until a council committee can study the proposal and report to the public, praising Moline's wealth relative to its city buildings.
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Tuar
Street Car Company Accused of Animal Cruelty
A policeman says the Street Car Company mistreats a thirty year old work horse by overloading and long waits on street duty before transporting to Moline, prompting public concern over the animal’s welfare.
Humbugged Again by Hop Bitters Endorsement
A reader letter from St. Paul recounts to Pioneer Press how Hop Bitters cured his ailing wife after persistent urging, claiming she remained well for eighteen months. The note praises the product and labels it as effective humbugging.
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H. T
St. Paul
Pioneer Press
Town Hall and Opera House Proposed as One Project
S H Veute argues for a combined town hall and opera house with city offices, estimating a $25,000 cost. He says borrowing would not be an investment but a donation, appealing for $10 contributions and larger gifts, noting many cities have built multiuse halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Veute
Cfock
Missing Person Notice for Courtney V. Car
An 1881 era missing person note seeks information to return Courtney V. Car to his home. The ad states he is an adult male, last seen in a dark suit of clothing and notes details left on an October advertisement.
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Courney V
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Port Byron
Joblyn
E. H. Hoop
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Horatio Alger, Jr
Formant
America Ac Sa
Cca
Garfield
Lincoln
Harry
James Garfield
Louis Rousselet
Susan Coolidge
R. Crampton
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