County Correspondence on Roads Ferries and Local News
The column recalls worsening roads and hopes for a ferry to ease travel to Muscatine. It notes Mr Peter Sadam building a dwelling, visits from locals, a move to re ship at Rock Island, and potteries shipments. A tale of a crank and charity ends with a moral about labor and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sadam
Wur
Twigg
Odd Fellows
Eput Madkin
Rock Island
Mesaras Hathaway and Shilling
Iowa
Haddock
H. Andrews
Fett
Omaha
Win
Tyler
Muscathe
Big Hill
Drury ‘S Landing
Déary’s
Muscatine
Terry
Will
Yazoo
Harris
Remains of Henry Thomas Recovered After Jennie Gilchrist Disaster
The remains of Henry Thomas, lost in the Jennie Gilchrist disaster, were recovered Wednesday and brought home for burial. His funeral was held Friday from his mother’s residence with Rev. Harper officiating. Thomas was 40, a respected citizen, and his widowed mother mourns deeply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thomas
Jennie ‘Gilchrist
Harper
Port Burgn
Pesca
Thomas
George Heagy
Hunter
Wm. Webster
Hampton
Port Byron Briefs Highlight Personal News and Local Trade
Mre 1) S Metzgar of Davenport visits Port Byron before a trip to Philadelphia for three months. Charles Albrecht and Jessie Maxwell attend Davenport commercial college. Pearsall Bros shipped nine carloads of hogs from Port Byron last week. Port Byron academy reports full attendance. De W Fleming returns from Chicago with holiday goods. Town remains quiet with no lectures dances or literary events this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Metzgar
Davenport
Chicago
Port Byron
Death of Carr L. M. Haverstick after illness
Carr L. M. Haverstick died this morning at 1:50 due to ill health after resigning from editorial work more than a month ago. A full memoir of his life and services will appear in next week’s Review Dispatch. John M. Buker of Chicago has arrived in Moline as bookkeeper for the Wagon Company, having served with Captain Morris for two and a half years in the navy. He was a top officer, scholar, and capable. He has held government posts, including chief clerk in the naval paymaster’s office in Washington, and lately worked as inspector in the gun works in Chicago and as an expert accountant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr L. M Haverstick
Dispatch
Rock Island
Review
Jons M Buker
Chicago
Moline
Wagon
Morris
Navy
Naval Paymaster
Washington
Gan Works
Richards & Lohrbeck
Davison
Kerr
Peoria
Arthur Wright
Rankin sermon and local incidents in Washington DC church report
Rey Dr Rankin delivers a lecture at Congregation Honal Church in Washington DC while Guileau’s past church case is noted. A dozen attendees listened as others faced minor injuries from street accidents and a moving company shifts operations. Quarterly United Brethren meetings begin with renovations underway.
Bowenburgh Union Dnry? Vey Prot of Fawes Burghtib
Fragmentary report details a local incident involving Win Porter in Bowlesburgh and a cemetery setting. The text references planning for improvement and a hitching post involved with a cemetery site but yields few clear facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Porter
Universi
Trey
Porter
Aml
The Reception at the Congregational Palais
The reception drew a large crowd led by master of ceremonies J S Keator. Musicians and readers performed including Minnie Stevens, Mrs DeVore, and Mrs Davison with Mrs Atkinson. Rev Morgan thanked attendees while Bowles recalls Colfax greeting guests at a Omaha levee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J S Keator
Artemus Ward
Minnie Stevens
Shubert
Wanderer
Commodus
Devore
Quaco Strong
Colfax
Omaha
Bowles
Sunday School remembers, organ notes and county inquests
Rev Morgan narrates Sunday School basics inspiring reminiscences among aging listeners. He muses on an out of tune organ, then weighs acoustics for a Swedish Lutheran church. The county inquest tally records 48 deaths in fifteen months across Rock Island to Bowling with diverse causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Cincinnati
Rock Island
Moline
Milan
South Moline
Hampton
Cordova
Buffalo Prairie
Bowling
Kendall Sister Dies Before Witnessing Death
A telegram from Miss Kendall reports her sister died Wednesday night while Miss Kendall waited for a steamer at Woods Hole opposite Carthage City. The delay prevented Kendall from witnessing the death. the event influences the disposition of the urn of Miss Kendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kendall
Wood's Hone
Carthage City
Abbie's Letter From Moline on a Mother's Grief
A dated prose poem from Moline dated November 19th 196k expresses a mother’s grief for a lost boy. It asks whether the departed met his playmates at the river crossing and reflects on eternal life beyond death with comforting biblical imagery.
Self-Inflicted Poison Death on Big Island
A Swedish immigrant on Big Island died after consuming poison and rough on rats in a deliberate act witnessed by relatives. Coroner Morris of Moline declared death by poison administered by his own hand. the deceased had a wife and several children, with a brother-in-law named Wm. Johnson and a mother age 1890 years old living in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Island
Sweden
Wm. Johnson
Morris of
Moline
Swan Johnson
The Hennepin Canal Promises Growth Across States
A historic bid to connect the Mississippi with a sixty five mile canal uniting vast water routes. It argues the project will boost national resources, aid farmers and manufacturers, support war needs, and feed Europe while promising prosperity to Chicago, New York, St. Louis, and river cities through enhanced transport of grain and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmus
Northwest
Rock Island
Noue
Europe
America
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Iowa
Tallinois
Terse portrait of a local youth in 1900s paper
The Davenport Democrat reports six charges against 15 year old Harry Truxells. Allegations include school suspension and repeated misbehavior. Accusations describe terrorizing east ward students, dousing a girl with cold water, pushing girls, and a snowball with a stone striking a child’s head after removal from school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Democrat
the Democrat
East Ward
Ben Piper
Steve Walker
Mr. Walker
Harry
One Voice in Baptist Choir and Church Life
The article reflects on a Baptist church scene noting a single choir voice described as sweet and pure. It mentions financial matters, the motto In God We Trust on the pulpit, and the congregation’s homey, comfortable atmosphere with a critique of large churches. It also mentions the young ladies’ society meeting Wednesday afternoon in the lecture room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Sozopont Celebrated For Fine Teeth In Our Countrywomen
Our charming countrywomen win eminence for fine teeth due to Sozopont the popular dental preparation. It removes decay and impurities from the dental mass cleanses the teeth and promotes health without harmful effects. The preparation leaves a pleasant odor and aids in faithful maintenance of appearance.
Burglary in Moline Nets Little Loss Despite Odd Details
A local burglary in Moline leaves victim E D McKeever with minimal cash missing and a few trinkets taken. A stranger burglar entered via a back window, leaving spoons and other items untouched. Another incident describes a man named Kerr presenting as a lecturer while injured, seeking aid and shelter, with authorities asked to locate his friends.
Social notes and travel plans from Kentucky to Chicago
Miss M Barbour of Falmouth Kentucky visits Mrs Henry Hill. Cliff Hall and Bob Harrington plan Thanksgiving visits to Galesburg. Miss Stella Barnard begins music lessons with Madame Hershey Eddy in Chicago. Joe Waters of Clinton spends Thanksgiving in Maline. J T Browning travels to New York for three weeks. Nellie Hanson returns from four weeks in Altoona and Cambridge. The Gilchrist hull raised reveals a long cable over 400 feet long, costing about 60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Barbour
Falmouth
Henry Hill
Messrs
Cliff Hall
Bob Harrington
Galesburg
Stella Barnard
Madame Hershey Eddy
Chicago
Joe Waters
Clinton
Maline
J. T. Browning
New York
Nellie Hanson
Altoona
Cambridge
Dr Marshal's Lung Syrup Sells Out Amid Satisfaction
A local supplier reports selling all stock of Dr Marshals Lung Syrup after a few days. The product is said to relieve general coughs and is currently out of supply in Germantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Marshal
Alijland
Germantown
Swedish Emigration and Cunard Servia Speed Record Mentioned
Gustaf Swenson compares Gothenburg emigration in 1880 and 1881, noting 33,390 arrivals in 1880 and 301,185 in the first nine months of 1881, warning that 1881 could exceed 40,000. The Servia’s trial run reached 20.5 mph, suggesting an Atlantic crossing in six days five hours if sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustaf Swensson
Gotenburg
Atlantic
Liverpool
New York
Union
The Historians Relative. A Cleveland testimonial note.
A Cleveland reader lauds H. H. Warner & Co. Safe Kidney and Liver C for Bright's Disease, claiming recovery after others failed and an apparent near death. The message praises the cure and the product's efficacy in a testimonial format dated February 23, 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Union “Shakers
Cleveland, O
H. H. Warner & Co
Bright
Artesian Well Report Promises City Water Supply
Mr M A Gould visited the artesian well and reported a temperature of 62 Fahrenheit. Pressure at the mouth raised water 80 feet, sufficient flow to supply every man woman and child in a 9000 population city with gallons every 24 hours. He compares favorably with average city water allocations of 64 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Gould
Tuba
Regulate the Secretions and Preserve Health
Fragmented OCR text discusses maintaining the secretory system and health. It mentions a kidney remedy with six actions and urges careful use for children. Language is garbled and contains stray brand-like terms and incomplete sentences.
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Rey Dr Rankin
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Lestu
Pam
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Chy
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West Henry St
Wen Tley
Jr. Richards
Salter Street
Mr. Richards
Mr. Fisk
B. C. Woap
R.G Dun & Co
Wallace
Christy's Corner
Noyempbe
Hitler Chandley
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Moline Markets
Market Square
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Chicago Market
Semesthera
Eceae
Loui
Afa
Earth
Death
Henry
Walt
Abbie
Lars. P. Johnson
Hennepin Canal
Mississippi
Mr. Lakes
Harry Truxells
E. D. McKeever
Carrie Holmes
E. B. McKeever
Barnesville
Ohio
Mr. McKeever
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacfic
R.R
Leavenworth, Topeka & Southwestern
Missouri Pacific
Kansas and Missouri
Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Rock Island Company
Topeka
Rock Island Road
W. Hadden
H. Heimbeck
Charles Vangren
Swedish Commercial Union
J. M. Christy
Cumpson—Grocery
Dr. Sloan
E. E. Hood & Co
Atkinson—Residence
Hemenway
Miss Benson
Mount Vernon
Randall
Happy Hollow
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