Political Slates Listed for State Offices and Local Seats
The document names several candidates for statewide and local offices. State Treasurer GEN J C Smith of Cook County and Superintendent CHARLES T Stratton of Jefferson County lead the list, with Rep F Marshes of Hancock County and State Senator R Y Ainsworth of Moline also featured. Additional entries include State Representatives C Cleveland of Rock Island and W A Nowers Jr, Rock Island, and Coroner DAVID Hawes of Rock Island addressing county roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Charles T. Stratton
Jefferson County
Renj F Marshes
Hancock County
RY A Ainsworth
Moline
Independent Sheriff Candidate Pledges Nonpartisan Admin
An independent candidate for sheriff declares dedication to faithful service free of party politics. The notice, dated July 12, 1882, cites support from Republicans Democrats and Greenbackers and is issued by Hausers Coy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Od Hausers Coy
Local agents authorized to collect newspaper subscriptions
H L Frrawina at Miran and PostMartians county agents are empowered to receive subscriptions and money for the Agvirw- Dispatca Aploy paper. Editors left with agents will receive prompt attention, with PostMartians generally authorized to collect payments countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H L Frrawina
Miran
Agvirw- Dispatca
Exposition Night Walks and City Outing Reflections
A traveler recounts leaving Rock Island for Chicago, visiting friends, and the closing night at the great exposition. They describe helpful strangers, crowd scenes at Central Music Hall, Prof. Swing’s elephant reading, a hymn sing with about 3000 attendees, and a spiritual mood amid the busy evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
Rock Inland
Michigan Southern
Central Music Hall
David Swing
Busy Illinois City Chronicle of Trade and Tales
The article details bustling river trade with Smith and Womacks loading stone ware for distant markets, Bendle and Alec Stanley handling boats on the lower river, and local farming and market activity. It notes political rumors, church tensions, school overcrowding, thefts, and community incidents including injuries, deaths, and weddings, all set in Bowlesbury district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Smith
W OH Womacks
Jos Bendle
Andalusia
Alec Stanley
Bendle
Sea Board
Tommy Cole
Spider
Ellsworths
Col Marsh
Congress
Drury
Morris
Burr Lequatte
Clerk
Donaldson
Barset
Proudie
Calvary
Christ
Watertown News: Dakota Tales and Local Happenings
Charley Alberson returns from Dakota with Elder Warren and warns of limited blacksmith work. Festivals, stockyards, coal weighing, corn drying, new library books, and upcoming weddings fill the town notes. A nude party for Stephen Welle Jr. and a farewell to Louis Boegle mark social life. Tuxriver rises, threatening local slough, as Transportation and gatherings shape Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Alberson
Dakota
Elder Warren
Charley Edwards
Moral element in nature sermon critiques evolution theory
The discourse centers on the moral element in creation and rejects both evolution and materialism. The preacher argues virtue and sin receive final rewards beyond the city, while lamenting church debt and empty pews amid the elite attendance and public scrutiny. Robert October 21 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Robert
Andalusia Telegraph Line Aims To Connect With Quad Cities
The Andalusia column reports a planned telephone link to Buffalo Iowa creating direct lines to Davenport Rock Island and Moline. It notes local hopes Edgington joins for a through line to Rock Island and Davenport, and mentions a death in the Conner family in Springfield Ohio and a horse riding mishap involving Miss Nancy Bethuram. It highlights Mrs. Britton’s recovery, a new James Hill barn, and county sheriff election chatter with one expected winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Buffalo
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Edgington
Warren Conner
Osceola
Neb
Gilbert Conner
Springfield
Ohio
Conner
Nancy Bethuram
Comet Seen Amid Good Weather Despite Local Events
Bowlesburg reports splendid weather and improving roads as a comet lingers above the morning sky. Residents note few have seen it and acknowledge its rarity this generation. A lecture on the 20th drew fair attendance, though Booth Moline neighbors held a dancer the same night.
Reynolds Notes and Local Social Tidings
Reynolds notes report the marriage of John Dawson of Cable to Belle Smith of Reynolds with few guests but many gifts. Also mentioned are visits by Herb Wilson from Fargo and Mrs Erickson visiting relatives, plus a birthday party for Rebec ca at Rosebery’s home and a lecture by W B Affinck from England at the M S church with plans for another talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patch
John Dawson
Cable
Mise Belle Smith
Reynolds
John
Herb Wilson
Fargo
D. T
Herb
England
Taylor Ridge Social Notes and Local Visits
Mr Wm Miller moved into a new house this week and enjoys having a home again. A sociable was hosted by Mr Wm Moffitt on Tuesday evening with a large crowd. R T Hubbard, formerly of this place now in Grand View Ohio, visits for about two weeks. Mr John O Niel of Cable Illinois seeks potatoes but finds prices steep. Fall weather cools as Mr James Taylor keeps homes up to date. Oct 26, 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
United Brethren
United States
Universal Brethren
Grace E. Ransom
Winstone
Woodbury Bank
Hunter
Hampton
Stone
Wm Miller
Wm Moffitt
R. T. Hubbard
Grand View
Ohno
John O'Niel
Cable
James Taylor
Taylor
Times
Rural Notes and Local Attendance in Port Byron
Geo Moore and wife visiting in Kanagas. Capt Jas Brewer of Colorado arrived this morning. Mrs E E Cadys visiting friends in Sandwich. Joseph Garnett buying grain for L Lowry as agent of C M St P rail road. Republican meeting at Town Hall well attended with speeches by B F Marsh and Col Beardsley. Afterward many went to P Albrechts for supper. music by Port Byron cornet band. Gatherer Oct 26 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Moore
Kanagas
Jas. Brewer
Colorado
E. E. Cadys
Sandwich
Joseph Garnett
L. Lowry
B. F. Marsh
Col. Beardsley
Joslyn News Briefs and Local Updates
Mrs. Wm. Sheppard of Joslyn lost her pocket book between Moline and Watertown after a wagon ride near the brewery. Tax work proceeds in the mud as drains are installed and water is pumped. Skelsey & Co. raises wages to 3.50 per day to attract more drillers and laborers. A Warner Observatory letter notes Halley’s Comet tail about 50 million miles long visible by naked eye for months. Brown's Iron Bitters advertised as remedy for fevers and malaise. Deux & Co. clearing grounds for a large foundry addition behind the new hose house, 40 by 60 feet, three stories high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sheppard
Joslyn
Moline
Watertown
Mr. Sheppard
Skelsey & Co
Lewis Swift
Warner Observatory
Rochester
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.C Smith
Ben
Tor Henkh
Hiciha
Wilbo
Nowers, Jr
Atkinson
Ian Adams
DA Donaldson
G Morris
E Fleming
Schoola
H. Southwell
Black Hawk
David Hawes
Rock
Leland
South East
Illinois City
Bluff Moline
Geo W. Thompson
District No. 11
Bluff
Stewart
Chas
U B Church
Mulligan
Coal Valley
Jack Allen
Jennie
Dr Carter
Bowles & Donald
Geo. Donald
Samuel Bowles
Sam Bowles
Caroline Hunter
Daniel
Mattie
Strom
North East
Bowlesbury
Baptist Sunday School
Happy Hollow
New Books
Juvenedes
Rene
Chamy- D
Dr. Gilbert's
Mra. Math
Jerusalem
Prinser History of
France
Yonge
Ruskin
Venice
Wm. Caxton Blades
Caroline Ox
Booths
Clarke Chas. Lamb
Ainger
Meissonier
J. M Mollatt
Murillo de Sevilla
Ellen E Minor
Cyclopedia of
Sargent
Visions of England
Palkrave
Huxley
Arnold
Mahaffy
Symo
Engijeh
Victora Tunchuitz
Oliver Goldsmith
John Inglesant
Lathrop the Freres
Alexander Dick
Il Velle
Stephen Welle, Jr
Wilie
Levi Cralle
Louis Boegle
Turner Hall
Buegle
Germany
Suveral
Charles Grant
Charlotte McCarty
Larry McKinnie
Mary Meekin
Bowlesburg
Bete
Taylor Ridge
Port Byron
Narorn
Brown
Tax Highway Commissioners of
South Moline
Cheney
East Ann Street
Edwards
Williams Street
H. P. Carcer
Louis
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Cagg
Planter Works
Aa Patat
Barnaro
Niles, Mich
Tus United Brethren Church
Whitte Street
Henry
Aun Street
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