Old Settlers Describe Record Mississippi Rise and River Crossing Debate
County correspondence notes the Mississippi overflow at season’s height, threatening bottom lands and fall grass. It mentions road impassability to Muscatine ferry, farmers plowing in rains, local relocations, business moves, and a push for a new river crossing near Fairport with a favorable comparison to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Muscatine Ferry
Dickinson
Chariton
George Smith
Wood ‘Womacks
Taylor Ridge
Muscatine
Te Place
Fairport
Jrepair
Alwava
Blank
Dash
I.B
Robert
Bowlesburgh Letter Notes Health And Local Rail Mail
The writer reports Bowlesburgh residents including Mr Dj who came for diabetes treatment and shows health improvements through spring and summer. The post office expands mail capacity, coal business slows briefly then picks up, Bowles and Donald push entry No 2, and Mr Giles sells his property to Mr D Haines likely moving to Moline. Dated October 4 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury & Griffin
Wilson
Bowles &Donald
Im No. 2
Thomas Dunken
Itherspoon
McNeal Bros Sale Delayed By Weather in Watertown
In Watertown Iowa the McNeal Bros cattle sheep and hog sale was postponed to Tuesday the ith due to bad weather. George Bible bought a horse and plans another soon. Mrs O Brien traveled to Clinton to visit friends. The C B & Q railroad at Port Byron Junction shows a new depot and freight house. Carpenters work on the Mu serum sale and cornelius McGrath takes a rock vacation to attend a Catholic event in Savannah. Owing to high river levels many houses are overrun with mace. October 5 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imer. Allen
Pleasant Valley
Iowa
McNeal Bros
Ith
iMr
George Bible
Mike O’brien
Clinton
C., B.& Q. Railroad Company
Port Byron Junction
Watertown
Cornelius McGrath
Savannah
Lowell
Joslyn News Letter Reports Local Happenings and Debates
The Joslyn column notes quiet times with humor and local events in Council Bluffs and Osborn, covering farm prospects for the season, horse disease concerns, road improvements by Ed Joslin, and farm trade at Joslin store. It also records literary society meetings, a debate on a contented mind, the abolition of a vice presidency, and a temperance gathering scheduled at Joslyn school house. John C. Searle returns from Iowa with land in Cherokee County. Mrs. A Searle joins him for a visit in Henry and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SB Joslin
Ifis
Ed Joslin
John Cowley
Kitson
Euelpis
Joslyn Society
John C. Searle
Iowa
Cherokee County
A. Searle
Sac County
This
Henry
Joslyn School House
Jostys
Port Byron Weather and Local Updates Highlight Storm Damage
A September 24 wind and rain storm ripped roofs from the Dorrance and Devore blocks in Port Byron, with Globe office water damage and roofing efforts underway. The Dorrance block will gain a floor, improving appearance. News also notes a Sept 25 wedding, local shipments of 800 to 1,000 barrels daily, and personnel changes at the depot as of Oct 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorrance
George Moore
Devore
Globe Office
Maxwell House
Phoebe C. Pearsall
Blair Denlinger
Port Byron
Simon Hirsch Plans Expansion on Library Street
Simon Hirsch expects to lengthen his store on Library Street as business grows. He has enlarged his current room to accommodate increasing trade and will extend to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Hirsch
Library Street
Fragmentary Philadelphia Notice Mentions Mr Walton
Incomplete OCR reads a Philadelphia item involving Mr. J A Walton of 14 si and a Jacobs event or location. The fragmentary text hints at a city notice or social record but provides no clear action, date, or outcome to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Easy Hour
J. A. Walton
That City
Qu ¢Nthus Kiein
Jacobs Ates
City Council Passes Sidewalk Ordinance and Miscellaneous Actions
Monday night council minutes show an ordinance ordering new sidewalks, approval of Dr. Morey’s resignation as Health Secretary, J M Christy allowed to erect an iron stairway, and financial reports from Grover Mapes and Gilmore. Street work costs and proposed Lynde Street tile, water pipe expansion to Corn Planter works, and Grocers Association room use were noted along with a nullified fire limits ordinance and a health quack advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morey
Board of Health
J.M. Christy
Grover
Wnat
Justice Mapes
Gilmore
Lynde Street
Henderson
Division Street
Williams, White & Co
Williams, White & Co’s
Grocers’ Association
Funeral of Mary Hall Observed by Moline Temple Rites
The funeral for Mary Hall was held at the M E Church at 10:30 AM with H L L Bullen leading prayers and the church choir providing music. Some 86 members of the Moline Temple U O U A T attended in full regalia, with six pallbearers and six escorts, and the march to the cemetery concluded with hymns and sprigs of evergreen laid on the coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hall
Miss. Hall
M E
H. LL. Bullen
Moline Temple
U O. A.T
D. M. Mable
F. Anderson
Fred. White
Terple
Templars
Sozopont Promises Fresh Breath and White Teeth
Breeze of the Spice Islands aside, Sozopont is promoted to restore whiteness to yellow teeth and improve overall health. The ad argues persuasion fails with foul breath and unclean teeth, claiming Sozopont remedies these traits and is both healthy and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spice Islands
So- Zopont
Prisoners Attempt Digout Halted By Sheriff
Sheriff Ankrum halted an escape bid by prisoners who tried to dig out using an iron bedstead leg. Extra guards were posted until Friday when ten convicts were sent to Joliet for a total sentence of eighteen and a half years. Bow man and Woods get three years each. Ryan Green Walden and Ailes two years each. McCarty eighteen months. Phillips McGregor and Flaherty one year each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankrum
Joliet
John Bowman
James Woods
Matthew Ryan
George Green
Johnny Walden
Enos Ailes
John McCarty
Louis Phillips
Lawes McGregor
William Flaherty
Unseasonal Cold Affects Cities From New York To Vermont
The week brought unusually chilly mornings across the Northeast with 35 in New York and 29 in Chicago, frost in Wisconsin, a snow squall in Bangor, ice in the Hudson River valley, and fruit frozen on Vermont trees, as residents endure cold afterteens and freezing points. The ad copy promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy against ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Wisconsin
Bangor
New England
Vermont
Hudson River Valley
Equalisation recommendations for county lands and personal property
The County Board of Equalization proposes the same land deductions as last year with various per cent reductions. Personal property and lots stay at current assessments, while the State Board mandates a 19 per cent deduction on personal property lands and lots. Railroad lands remain as assessed. An advertisement urges shoppers to Gould & Co for overcoats offering cash discounts in three cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization of
Neooe
Talatia
State Board of Equalization
State Board
Morgan elevated in Central Illinois Conference selection
The Inter Ocean reports Rev. A R Morgan of Moline is advanced to Presiding Elder of the Rock Island district with residence at Orion. Rev J D Smith succeeds him in Moline and Rev W M Collins is named presiding elder of the Monmouth district. The paper notes expulsions of Rev Geo F Meredith and C W Sherman for misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Ocean
Central Illinois Conference
M. E. Church
Canton
A. R. Morgan
Rock Island
Morgan
Orion
Moline
J.D Smith
W.M Collins
Moline Church
Monmouth District
Galesburg
J. S. McCord
A. Z. Gilmer
Geo. F. Meredith
C. W. Sherman
A Talented Lady's Views on Kidney Cure Praise
Mrs. C. F. Fleming of Missouri, noted artist and state lecturer, writes she suffered kidney disease since childhood and chronic bladder catarrh but was cured by Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. She says it surpassed all physicians and proves the remedy's value to all ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Fleming
Missouri
Adelaide Neilson
United States
Warner
Rock Island Council Pushes Health Reform and Licenses
The Rock Island City Council discussed creating a comprehensive health ordinance system under the Board of Health. P L Cable urged direct council action to regulate slaughterhouses businesses and nuisances with licenses penalties and a health inspector. The council passed an ordinance abolishing the present board and regulating nuisance breeding establishments by license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island City Council
P. L. Cable
Board of Health
Oo Cumberlomeo
Board of Health and Health
Rock Island
Hlegant Millinery Opens Line of New Arrivals
Miss Sofa Kohler has been in Chicago buying stock for the Misses Kohler millinery establishment on Henry Street. Friday morning they will open a large line of the latest novelties. The firm is known for best goods and the lowest prices and courteous service at West Henry Street opposite Holt Wilson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Mapes & Co
L. B. Mapes
Wheelock
Main
Library Street
Fisk
Hlegant
Sofa Kohler
Chicago
Misses Kohler
Henry Street
West Henry Street
Holt & Wilson's
Grand Jurors Selected for January Term Circuit Court
The Board of Supervisors named grand jurors for the January Term of the Circuit Court convening Monday January 2. Jurors include Cordova James V Bailey Coe J H Marshall Canoe Creek W McMurphy Zuma John McEnary Port Byron W C Rice Hampton J Mill G Boles Moline C A Wheelock H Shu maker South Moline Sullivan Hill Rock Island John Warner J B Koch C Haberloh G W Henry South Rock Island G M Luken Black Hawk S S Forster Coal Valley Wm Adams Rural Charley Simmon Bowling James Hutchinson Edgington Jacob Harris Andalusia J H Britton Buffalo Prairie John Ross Drury Daniel Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Circuit Court
Cordova
James V. Bailey
Coe
J. H. Marshall
Canoe Creek
W. McMurphy
Zuma
John McEnary
Port Byron
W. C. Rice
Hampton
J. Mill
G. Boles
Moline
C. A. Wheelock
H. Shumaker
South Moline
Sullivan Hill
Rock Island
John Warner
J. B. Koch
C. Haberloh
G. W. Henry
South Rock Island
G. M. Luken
Black Hawk
S. S. Forster
Coal Valley
Wm. Adams
Charley Simmon
Bowling
James Hutchinson
Edgington
Jacob Harris
Andalusia
J. H. Britton
Buffalo Prairie
John Ross
Drury
Daniel Fowler
Tax Reduction Ordered in Local County
The county has ordered a tax reduction affecting property assessments. Officials state the measure lowers levy rates and reduces bills for homeowners and businesses, with the effect to begin in the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Hats in Fall Styles at Gould and Co
Gould and Co. showcases hats for fall in all prices. Customers can browse a range of styles and price points to suit any budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould & Co's
Gould & Co.'s
Harwood Buys Brick Barn On Main Street for 5000
Hr Harwood purchased from A W Fisk the brick barn west of his own on Main street adjoining Moline Plow Co wood shed. Price is 5000 dollars. The deal gives Harwood a premier double front brick livery establishment under his control and he plans improvements to enhance appearance and convenience of his stables. The barn is described as among the best in the three cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwood
A. W. Fisk
Main Street
Moline Plow Co
Oil on Litchfield farm report disputed
A report claims Hon. Robert McWilliams of Litchfield Illinois struck petroleum on his farm but the claim is doubted. The note argues coal oil is found mainly in Pennsylvania, which also supplies coal and anthracite for the nation, while noting oil wells in West Virginia and Ohio and suggesting valuable coal beds in those states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McWilliams
Litchfield
Ill
Pennsylvania
Union
Ohio
Wasteful Health Quackery Ad and Odd Figures
A fragmented Evansville Tribune item warns of disordered liver and kidney poisons and promotes vile remedies while listing September figures for doubles and singles teams, horses and riders, railroad cars and tickets sold with totals and receipts, noting uncollected funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville Tribune
Bripcm
Tenper Oax
Angoat
Fits' Pe jee marvel unfolds amid ascent
A fragmented report highlights an ascent event featuring Fits and the Marvel of Asc, with readers teased by glimpses of a remarkable feat and expected details to follow in later columns.
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Illinois City
Bowlesburgh
Joslyn
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Bloomington
Weather Notes
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkbebe
Farrell
Peter Farrell
Ninty
Moruer
Testir Nial
Dr. Morey
J. W. Morey
Pacific Slope
Golden Gate
Dorie Lodge
A. F
A.M
W. G. Morris
BroTher Morey
Burns
W. Morey
Pe Jee
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