Train Schedules and Local Notes Highlight October
The item lists East and West service times for the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul trains, with departures from Davenport and notices on mail handling and Sunday routing. It mentions political talk, weather, apples, and local business promotions, plus small notices about arrests, bands, emigration wagons, and cola discussions.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
The
Chi
Local notes mix travel visits and political jests
James Cook of Arkansas visits sister after 37 years. A. E. F. Arcularius hosts wedding of Margaree Arcularius Cox near Hampton. Morrison hosts a Democracy critique. Town news covers mounted guard action, turnips weighing 12½ pounds, a funeral, weather warnings, and local humor about politicians and the Garfield Arthur display.
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James Cook
Arkansas
Mary Knowles
Fire risk at Morris and Co store prompted by blue fire jar
A near destructive blaze occurred at Morris and Co. when Capt Morris placed four pounds of blue fire in a half gallon sac on a rear shelf. About thirty minutes later, as he worked in front of the shop, he detected smoke and found the shelf and nearby jars aflame, prompting swift action to prevent damage.
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Morris & Co
Capt. Morris
Man slips in Peal's Hall causes scare
JouN Hammer slipped while leaving Peal's Hall with a child in his arms. He struck the door sill and was carried to the barroom, later claiming he was struck. H A Ainsworth offered a reward for information, but eye witnesses said Hammer was not assaulted and had simply fallen.
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Peal’s
H. A. Ainsworth
Family of Mr Grout Returns from Vermont
The Grout family has returned from Vermont and the C B Q depot area shines with sunshine despite clouds. Mr Grout and family are staying at the Keator Hone and plan to enter housekeeping soon. All Republicans glee club members should be on duty at the Wilcox jubilee meeting tomorrow night for ample music. The I 1s PATCH office will be lit up and residents are asked to bring tar barrels to light fires in safe areas. Little corn husking has occurred locally, yet earlier warm days have ripened the corn and prospects are good for harvest.
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A. C. Grout
Vermont
Mr. Grout
Keator Hone
Republican Glee Club
Wilcox
Fine line of youths and a grand Moline procession
A lively note on Gould & Co stock with lines of alsteretts and praise for Jones the photographer. The article calls Indiana and Ohio solid for Republicans and lauds a grand Moline procession with splendid illuminations. Supervisor Hirscu visits the Farm on the 18th anniversary of his wedding with his wife.
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Hirscu
Public Trough Draws Grateful Cheers on Rodman Avenue
Citizens praise city authorities for their kindness in supplying a drinking trough. A thirsty cow at Rodman Avenue finds relief, illustrating the community benefit of public livestock wells.
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Rodman Avenue
Supervisor Zeigler Seeks Young Helper For Home Farm
South Moline supervisor Zeigler seeks a boy aged fifteen or sixteen to help around the house and farm. A suitable youth would gain a good winter home with school privileges and the chance to attend classes.
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Zeigler
South Moline
Aram Buys Out Clayton Blacksmith Shop on Main Street
J G Aram has purchased J S Clayton's blacksmithing business at Conzelman s old shop on Main Street. Aram hires Clayton to work for him and invites the former patrons of the shop to continue their patronage.
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J. G. Aram
J. S. Clayton
Conzelman
Mainstreet
Mr. Aram
Mr. Clayton
Gro. Anthony
Gault House
Wednaday
Street tile work widens Lynde Main intersection
The street commissioner plans tile across Lynde street at Main. John Deere extends tile along his building front. Proposes running tile to Rodman avenue for improved drainage.
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Lynde Street
Main
John Deere
Rodman Avenue
Joan DxEre Fires Up Bluff in Neighborhood Light Display
Joan DxEre shows political gusto as his bluff dwelling and nearby homes blaze with a robust display of lights and fireworks dazzling the neighborhood during the event.
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Joan DxEre
Moline v Burkholder Road Tax Dispute Decided
The court ruled that a lame defendant could not be excused from paying road tax in the case of Moline versus John Burkholder. A friend of Anthony Mapes sent relics including an ancient Egyptian deity from Thebes among other items. The passage notes sympathy for the male riders in a Democratic procession, while avoiding derisive tone about the roosters.
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Moline
John Burkholder
Esq. Moore
Anthony Mapes
Thebes
Dem procession draws ire over vulgarity at Tuesday’s ride
Multiple witnesses, including both men and women, criticized the Democratic procession on Tuesday night for vulgar language, with horsemen singled out for notable displays of objectionable conduct.
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South Marine
John W Boyles
Main Street Drain Delayed by Tile Receipt
Work on the Main street drain is halted awaiting tile delivery. Yates' crew moves to Illinois street gas extension for the new C. R. I. & P. depot. The new sidewalk from Bell Street west brings praise to city officials from the workers who long awaited it.
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Main Street
Yates
Illinois Street
Bell Street
Jong
Residents and events in Rock Island County News
Supr Hirsch discusses Mrs Huggins at the insane department of the County Farm noting she is harmless and healthy. The article covers local society notes from Gould & Co. to John Deere residence, fire alarm incident, Bass street macadamizing, Rev A R Morgan’s appointment, and the 112th Regiment reunion planned for Cambridge on Aug 18, 1881.
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Supr. Hirsch
Huggins
O. B. Huggins
Rock Island
Ropman Avenue Improvement and Local Local Notes
Ropman Avenue should be extended to the bridge with a smooth macadam bed. Runce’s scales on the bluff aid farmers delivering stock and grain. Eggs in Erie and nearby towns fetch two cents and groceries seem steep at twenty cents. Gould & Co. just received new atgle string ties. The vine clings to the old wall as leaves fall in autumn. The editor laments lack of lead pencils. The Chicago exposition ends next week and a Car Cliff telephone link is rumored.
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Ropman
Rock Island Shipping and Social Notes Update
Rock Island reports offer for sale of a late residence on Moline avenue. Local infant Mary EdkaHarpr dies aged 1 year 17 days. Bridge work progresses with one side repainted and the other underway. Arkinson and Otorr begin brick work on Huber’s new brewery on Elm street. J E Ospern honors Swedish Garfield and Arthur club at Turner Hall. Several marriage licenses issued to William H. Thomas and Miss Jenny Moore of Buffalo Prairie and Magnus Magnuson and Christine Wickblad of Moline. The Moline couple to wed tonight via Pastor W O Lindeblad. Oxriver Ousen returns from Europe and appears rugged.
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Rock Island
Joan B. Hawrey
Moline Avenue
L. V. EdkaHarpr
Mary
Rock River Bridge
J. E. Ospern
Garfield and Arthur Club
Turner Hall
William H. Thomas
Jenny Moore
Buffalo Prairie
Magnus Magnuson Arid
Mies Christine H. Wickblad
Moline
W. O. Lindeblad
Mottoes and Declarations Dim Vote Season at Deere & Co
Tuesday night showcased mottoes and political displays across factories. Deere & Co. featured banners defending the flag and urging votes while the Moline Plow Company promoted Garfield and Arthur. A home made Ku Klux Klan image and a ballot box thief figure appeared near the Revisw-Disparcn building, with tissue ballots and a large newspaper heading display as the centerpiece.
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Deere & Co
America
Moline Plow Company
Garfield
Arthur
Wm. A. Meese
Alabama
Revisw-Disparcn
Norling & Lundahl
Works of the Refudlicam Party Parade Festooned with Decor
A large procession in Maine Street decorates for the party with red white and blue displays. Portraits of Garfield Arthur and Grant adorn a fronted banner while gas-lit curving pipes, illuminated storefronts, and continuous cheers enhance the event.
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Garfield
Arthur
U. S. Grant
Ezra Smith
Hull Bros
Mapes & Co
C. F. Grantz
Maine Street
Keator House
Westward Bound
John Ayers leaves Moline for Iowa then David City Nebraska to meet R M McCullom for an exploratory trip. They plan to start a new business in the first town with a drug store ready to rent and stock up. Ayers, long employed by Deere and Co, is praised as a top traveling man. Mac also departs Saturday to join Major Clendenin.
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John Ayers
Iowa
David City
Neb
R.M. McCullom
Ayers
Deere & Co
Mac
Clendenin
Moline
John
Arrests Connected to Tuesday Night Assault and Local Theft
Micheal Crummons was arrested this morning and brought before Justice Grover on a complaint by Geo W Cooper claiming Crummons struck him after the Republican procession. After witnesses were heard the case was continued to today to obtain Rock Island witnesses. Charles Jenkins, a colored boy, was bound over to the County Court in $100 bonds and sent to Rock Island. he faces potential transfer to Pontiac State Reform School as requested by his mother. Jenkins is about 14 and has prior misconduct.
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Micheal Crummons
Justice Grover
Geo. W. Cooper
Crummons
Rock Island
Charles Jenkins
Adams
State Reform School
Pontiac
Privileges of Citizens in Nighttime Arrests
A fragment notes that any officer may arrest during the night, highlighting citizen awareness of arrest powers and procedures in low light or late hours. The text reflects historic concerns over law enforcement authority and individual rights during nighttime enforcement.
Jubilation planned for Friday evening in Moline
Republicans propose a grand meeting to discuss the Ohio and Indiana results. Speakers include the Mendota Carpenter and others in front of the Tax Dispatch office. A city band and glee club are expected, with satire about piling store goods for a river bank bonfire.
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Moline
Ohio
Indiana
Tax Dispatch Office
Mendota Carpenter
Glee Club
Quiet Wedding At Mrs Wheelock Residence In Moline
Horace M. Anderson and Miss Kate Wheelock wed at the Wheelock residence on the bluff with Rev. G F Linfield officiating. Kate is sister to Everett Theodore D Wm Lucius P and Jerome B Wheelock whose business interests span Moline. Horace M. is Isaac K. Andere’s son. The couple will spend a few days in Chicago before returning to reside with Mrs Wheelock.
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C. C. Wheelock
Horace M. Anderson
Kate Wheelock
Moline
G. F. Linfield
Everett
Theodore D
Wm. E
Lucius P
Jerome B. Wheelock
Dakota
Horace M
Isaac K. Andere
Chicago
Greenback Meeting at Peal's Hall Discusses National Banks
Jesse Harper spoke at Peal's Hall on Wednesday night praising greenbacks and debt payoff while opposing national banks. He urged uniting Republicans and Democrats to protect the Union and country finances, noting the current Republican policy strengthens credit and currency. The speech drew praise for delivery but mixed views on fiscal specifics.
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Jesse Harper
Peal’s Hall
Harper
Corsets and politics mix in odd local chatter
Fragments show a quirky exchange on corset pricing at 3.29 dollars and a joking political aside about democracy and an iron-ribbed fixture. The speaker denies national roles while musing on election implications and a local retail remark.
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Grover
Henry Lisener
German Democrat
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W. H. Royston
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Thellinois & Iowa Central District Medical Society
Board of Education
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Bass Street
A. R. Morgan
Aledo
Moline Bridge
Stewart Exts
Jake Stewart
Hancock
We. Runce
Erie
Fis
Car Cliff
Arkinson & Otorr
Huber
Elm Street
Oxriver Ousen
Review
Refudlicam Party
Fars Homnns
Faux BatLota
Faun Syeuon
Honxgst Mowry
Police Matters
Greenback Meeting
Mr. Bates
United States Army
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