Local political slate for state offices announced
J. C Smith of Cook County for State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction Charles T Stratton of Jefferson County for those posts. Representative in Congress Benj F Marsh of Hancock County. State Senator Henry A Ainsworth of Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Smith
Cook County
Charles T. Stratton
Jefferson County
Benj F Marsh
Hancock County
Henry A Ainsworth
Moline
Independent Sheriff candidate pledges fair administration
An independent candidate for sheriff declares pledge to serve with fidelity regardless of party, amid support from Republicans Democrats and Greenjackets. Notice dated July 2 1982 from Milan notes authorization to receive subscriptions and collections for the Reviw- Dispatch with editors reachable for communications and county wide access to subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
HLF Jawiwa
Milan
County notes on sickness, trades, and local happenings
Local column reports Susan Evans sick and Abraam Spicher critically ill. Dr Twigg remodels a barn and plans a new office. Charley Snell to build a residence. lawyers and a sawmill seen as winter opportunities. Quail and squirrel hunting, hogs scarce, butter tight, apples poor but sparrowworts abundant. Lightning hits Ben Pepper’s barn but stock safe. Campaign mentions Ravign Die, McKinnie and Danforth reform. John Lillard offers house moving services. Sheep vs dogs, perjury case settled with a woman defendant. Dane Fox held sale. may move to Iowa. Muscatine pushes a river-bottom road to help Buffalo Prairie and Mercer County trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Evans
Abraam Spicher
Dr Twigg
Charley Snell
Cab Ellsworth
Harry McPherson
McLain
Ben Pepper
Iseason Ia
Fox
Iowa
Muscatine
Buffalo Prairie
Drury
Mercer County
Comets, roads, and old oaks stir Rock Island county chatter
A ragged column surveys local life with jokes about the Dug road improving, a crowd chasing a comet at dawn, and a boastful note on old oaks in Rock Island county. The piece mixes roads, politics, and rural humor in a lively, period voice.
Andalusia Notes Mixed Moves and Local Happenings
Mr Westby a longtime Andalusia blacksmith will move to Rock Island. Mr George Spickler and wife travel west for winter visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Holmes arrived from Iowa to visit Mrs Holmes' parents and friends. A fight among two Andalusia boys left one with a broken finger. Mrs Andrews' daughters begin return trip home after visiting their mother. The steamer Arkansas with two barges arrived Sunday to load freight for the down trip. Steam boats have been reluctant to enter Andalusia due to low water. Oct. 16 SUBSCRIBER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Andalusia
Rock Island
George Spickler
Arkansas
First killing frost and harvest notes from Bowlesburg
Rain and the first killing frost touched Bowlesburg on the night of the 16th. Crops including corn beans sweet potatoes and vines were thriving before frost. Rye and oats yield praised apples fair to good potatoes mid crop. Local coal and whistle sounds noted. A cousin in Arkansas reports crops fine and morals strong. Some Bowlesburg youths seek fortunes in the Indian Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heagy & Stoddard
Jamieson & Massie
Abner Fry
Arkansas
Briar Bluff
Sam Bowles
Opeleda
Local Social and Business Notes From Port Byron and Chicago
Mr Jease Maxwell and Miss Ada Maxwell spent several days in Chicago. Schafer and Casteel dissolve partnership. Casteel sells interest to John Schafer who will run the business at the old stand. Casteel heads to Merrill, Ta to oversee the M2 and st Po rail company coal banks. Dr Wo Fleming and wife left for Chicago. The Nalson troupe presented Hazel Kirke to a crowded Town Hall. strong applause. A landlady from Orion reportedly presented unpaid board bills, which were settled. Bertha and Eums Krop pack of Burlington visiting townspeople have returned home. Mr F S Gates moved from the Tubba house on High Street to permit grading for a new residence near the Me2 Gatheren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schafer
Orion
Misaes Bertha
Eums Kroppack
Burlington
Gates
Tubba
High Street
Port Byron
North East Moline concerns and local notes from 1883
A letter from North East Moline residents complains of missing representation in the paper and mocks political and legal issues. The note mentions a Friday party at John Rhode's, Van Order’s apiary producing natural honey, and a report that Zach Einfelt’s baby is growing well as of October 18, 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
John Rhode
van Order
Zach Einfelt
Bo. Ct
Hillsdale items reflect travel plans and community events
Lucy Dillin returned from Missouri after six weeks away. Bill Mill plans a five year Europe stay and a farm sale. A German dance at Gerhard's Hall marks Gehards last event before converting the hall to a store. X. M. Feaster visits Pennsylvania. Pigeon shoots draw crowds, prompting a note on cruelty laws. Jacob Fender returns from Johnstown iron works. Saturday evening brings songs and nostalgia as townsfolk relax after the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Dillin
Missouri
Bill Mill
Europe
Gerhard
Gehards
X. M.feaster
Pennsylvania
Bergh
Jacob Fender
Johnstown
Cider Lifts Spirits on Historic Tour
On a tour dated 18th June 1882, locals lament no drink except good cider. The cider is described as stirring the soul of men, with a note of rustic humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Weather Busiest Season Yet Farmers Face Mixed Harvests
The article notes unseasonably pleasant weather despite melancholy in poetry. Farmers anticipate more corn picking as days stay sunny. Potatoes yield is down with many crops cut in half. Obituary for Mrs Sarah Adams details funeral at Cleveland Street Church. The Sunday school convention at Zuma Memorial Church was postponed to October 20 due to rain. A surprise party occurred at the Beals residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea Shepherd
Missouri
Joslio
Joslin
G Brewster
New York
A Dunbar
Lowa
Sarah Adams
David Adama
Cleveland Sf FE Ohurch
Woodruff
Geneseo
Tabernacle
Zuma Meo
Sam Beals
Pency Farm
Taylor Ridge Booms with New Buildings and Rail Debate
Taylor Ridge experience a building boom with three new structures under way. Residents doubt the street railway, while farmers warn of halted hauling as the line repairs slow wagon traffic. Mr Meigs Wait ships bogs from the area as frost and corn optimism rise in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
Meigs Wait
South East Moline Church News and Editorial Snippets
The Sunday service focused on The Lord is my shepherd with Rev. W Hayes delivering a sermon to a good congregation. Activities include election of class officers, new members Thomas Duncan, Mrs Morton, and Mrs Mathew Morton uniting with the church. Sabbath school enrollment stands at forty with thirty in attendance last Sabbath. Notes mention Universal church lectures, policy criticisms, and Rev P M France as presiding elder. A Chester county mammoth corn seed experiment yields four pound ears, sold at ten cents a year, with a December quarterly meeting anticipated. Public school led by Miss Kennedy receives high marks despite some faultfinders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hayes
Thomas Duncan
Mathew Morton
Hasbrook
Universal Church
Universal
Universal Brethren
P. M. France
Gregory
Mise Kennedy
W. G
Biandell
Tan Heads Off For Rest After Three Years Of Labor
After three years of hard labor with no vacation Tan takes a brief rest and relaxation period. The notice hopes for his safe return re freahed and mentions the expo dishen Pro Bono Publico dated Oct 19 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cago
Tan
Temperance meeting at Rock Island causes split over ticket
The Rock Island temperance call drew few supporters and exposed disagreements over nominating a county ticket. Prohibition speakers urged constitutional reform while some temperance men opposed factional tickets. A ticket was later formed endorsing Haney for Congress and Prohibitory nominees, with regional officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Cook
Harper
Bullen
Messrs Bullen, Spencer, Wells
Harper and Reynolds
Richard Haney
Congress
Spencer
Dr. Morgan
W. H. Neece
Stopl
Benste
Mr. Haney
J. G. Erwin
Eliza Brown
Robert Etta Ie Nowers
Udge
N. J
E. Flemwall
Goroser
David Hawes
His Name was Blazes Duck Dog Ad
A misspelled ad from a Moline sportsman seeks a duck dog in the American Field. The one year old lemon colored dog named Blazes, sired by a Spaniel and Irish Setter dam, is offered for 25 dollars with training instructions included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel
Plow City Gun Club Formed Under New Name
The Plow City Gun Club is organized with members Mesars John A. Roat captain Ed Tengblade secretary and treasurer P J Olson EB F Roat and Cari Norling. Purpose is amusement practice and protecting game during closed season. Rules ban Sunday shooting and intoxicants at meetings. Will follow Bogardus rules in short matches using a clay exploding target.
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Plow City Gun Club
Mesars
John A. Roat
Ed Tengblade
P. J. Olson
EB. F. Roat
Cari Norling
Tax assessment rollback on sewer cost for Henry and Atkinson streets
The tax assessment roll is returned to city surveyor Gould for correction. City and property owners reach agreement to pay 50 percent of the sewer cost instead of the initial 75 percent, reducing the financial burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry and
Atkinson Streets
Gould
Forses Dramatic Co. to Open Gates in Early November
Forses Dramatic Co. wall known to theatre goert as a splendid company have filled the Gates of November 6 7 and 8. Little Idyline who hag war great throughout the length and Sth of the country Sppéiirsin suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forses Dramatic Co
Theatre Goert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meinry C. Cleaveland
Thomas Nowers, Jr
Atkinson
Lucian Adams
Richard A Donaldson
William G Morris
of Moline
John E Fleming
J HH. Southwell
Black Hawk
Rook Telan
Illinois City
Tok Island
Kingdom of Heaven
Morris
Marsh
Buffalo
Nois
Bowles
Boas
Groone
Rock Island County
Bowlesburg
Jease Maxwell
Ada Maxwell
Chicago
North East Moline
Hillsdale
Joblyn
South East
Rock Island Stars
Stars
Challeigts
Sylvans
Ney
Hopfield
Moline Blues
Lave Neigh Grounds
Blues
Sylvanas
Blue
Tuk Rock Istaxn Stars
Sylvanx
His
Blazes
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