Local notes from RopMan Aug 25
Miss Florence Powers travels to Missouri to care for her gravely ill mother and plans to study next year. Ben Fountain prepares to begin at Augustana College in Rock Island. The community reports a recent heavy rain, rising oats prices and a cold wave, with many small-town updates including residents, visits, and local concerns.
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Florence Powers
Dave
Miss Powers
Missouri
Ben Fountain
Augustana College
Rock Island
Mondaly
Elwood
Williamson
St. Louis
Literary Mourgty at Joslyn Gains Notice Amid Poetry Debate
The Hillsdale report notes the Joslyn literary society’s performance drawing praise from cultured members, with a young lady from a well endowed family delivering a controversial poem. It questions the poem’s origin and tone while describing broader local concerns. Martin Cheek bought 2000 bushels of corn at 20 cents, later sold at 54 cents, seen as a decent return. Corn prospects vary by locality, with Dutch Bottoms and Rack River reporting failures, others midrange, overall about half a crop.
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Joslyn
Martin
Chace Cheek
Henry County
Rack River
Zuma
Fair week at Hilledale fair draws neighbors together
Local notes report a neighborhood co part nership rumor and visits by residents from Rock Island and Molline. Ed Joslin’s team practices for the Hilfedald fair, a new officers list at Joslyn club, a funeral for papa Time Buckley, and preparations for a large fall fair two miles from Hilledale with growing attractions and entries in live stock and floral departments.
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R. H. Whiteside
Rock Island
Nclé
Wm. Whiteside
N. Bostin
Chicago
Rose Hengstler
Will Payne
Aestele
N. L. Downhade
Kohle
Molline
Win
Rickpids
Hilledale
F Enver
Rodman Venin Arty Held O David Eee Of Is Marr Ta
The readable fragments indicate a local item involving Rodman and David Eee with a marriage or event noted in an Is Marr Ta context. Details are unclear but the brief mentions a personal or relationship event in a community notice style.
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Venin Arty
O David Eee
Is Marr Ta
Sezodont Toothpaste Promises Fresh Feel and Spotless Teeth
An advertiser extols Sezodont as a positive luxury to brush teeth with. It describes a refreshing taste and the satisfaction of seeing ivory teeth in the mirror after use. The method requires only a few drops on the brush and a sponge for cleaning, claiming remarkable effectiveness.
Illinois City News Summary of Local Happenings
Illinois City notes quietness after a business pleasure trip by John M Bishop. John Hafli and wife depart for two weeks in St Louis. John Bruner leaves for Rock Island to serve as deputy under Sheff Ankrum. Leroy Warnack’s family facing serious illness. Typhoid and malaria diseases widespread. Visitors frequent the artesian well seeking health and pleasure. Local industry includes George W Dilaney’s job contracts and Wamacke building a pottery warehouse. Smith Bros plan a file machine at pottery works. Dr Twiggs attends patients around the clock. Drought easing after heavy rain, aiding late potatoes and pasturage but harming corn. Threshing active. small grain yields good. McCormin tied up in pottery dept work. declined jury duty due to time. Court term approaching. Bishop’s course awaited. Illinois City, Aug 9, 1884.
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Arkansas
John M. Bishop
Busihess
John Hahfi
St. Louis
John S Bruner
Rock Is
Sheff Ankrum
Leroy Warnacks
Joseph Bendie
Geo. W. Dilaney
Muscatine
W. el
McCormin
Ithe Pottery
Consta le
India Casa
Bisop
Iinois City
Port Byron Fair Anticipation And Local Happenings
Port Byron reports a big fair on Sept 7 8 9 with town excitement. The Port Byron academy opens Sept 12 and W H Devore and wife return from Wisconsin Minnesota trip. Dr E Rogers horse Don Pedro trains on Coe track while the Port Byron band performs in new uniforms. Mr M Allen drills a well in front of his new livery stable.
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B. B. Stone
New York
Pennsylvania
Port Byron
W.H. Devore
Wisconsin
Minnesota
D.S. Efner
Jac.rewer
Coe
Dr . E. Rogers
Don Pedro
M Allen
Andalusia Sees Rail Line Move Closer to Town
The Muscatine end nears Buffalo as C R I P track reaches the area, promising trade gains for Davenport once finished. A fishing party chartered the steamboat Viola to Welie Chute, while farmer Vandevere loses a worth horse to lightning.
Death of Mr Samuel Wells in Illinois incident
The sudden death of Mr Samuel Wells occurred this morning at the residence of his son in law Mr Hunt two miles up the river. He had arrived from Neponset to visit and plan a trip to Nebraska then wintered nearby. After breakfast he suddenly collapsed and died. Coroner Morris impaneled a jury that found heart disease. Wells had lived nearby for years and was known by many. he was father of Henry E Wells former postmaster and Mrs Hunt, and A E Wells of the Rock Island Union.
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Samuel Wells
Mr. Samuel Wells
Mr. Hunt
Mr. Wells
Moline
Neponset
Nebraska
Morris
Wells
Henry E. Wells
Hunt
A. E. Wells
Rock Island Union
Sarah F. Nourse
Henry Harwood
O. Lester
B. W Forward
B. Wheelock
W. E. Stevens
C. T. Guy
Sarah Frances Petrenciy
Salisbury
N. H
Alton
Bunker Hill
Peoria
Wm. A. Nourse
Allan
Mary F
J.H. Porter
Questionable Hop Bitters Claim Splits Readers
A reader questions whether common plants like hops buchu mandrake and dandelion can cure many ailments and inspire widespread testimony. The piece notes a related column and urges belief despite doubt.
Firemen Open State Tournament With Parade and Races
The State Firemen's Tournament opened with a grand parade of competing companies through Quincy. The afternoon featured hook and ladder and state prize races. Knoxville led the hook and ladder with a record 67 seconds, later corrected times left undetermined for other teams. Eight companies contested the state home race. Rescue of Decatur won in 41.36 seconds while Canton of Canton and Deere of Molvik tied at 48.34 seconds, with a runoff to decide second prize scheduled for today.
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Quincy
Knoxville
Decatur
Monmouth
Resclue
Canton
Deere
Molvik
Annual Grand Lodge Session Reports Slim Attendance
The annual Grand Lodge U. O. A. T. session is in progress in this city with about thirty delegates present. The sparse attendance indicates lower turnout than expected for the fraternal gathering.
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Grand Lodge U.0. A. T
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers in Grand Temple Results
The annual election named H. P. Phelps of Princeton as Grand Templar and D. M. Mabie of Moline as Vice Templar. P. Castle of Mendota became Grand Treasurer. Rev. F. A. Reed of Lyndon, Chaplain. E. D. Carpenter of Mendota, Marshal. A. Eisenhardt of Milan, Guard. J. W. Sharp of Fairbury, Watchman. Trustees named H. P. Pierce, W. E Drain, and W. E Drain. Representatives to the Supreme Lodge include Phelps, Mabie, Mabie, Drain, Carpenter, and Reed.
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Nual
H. P. Phelps
Princeton
D. M. Mabie
Moline
P. Castle
Mendota
F. A. Reed
Lyndon
E. D. Carpenter
A. Eisenhardt
Milan
Watchman
J. W. Sharp
Fairbury
H. P. Pierce
Molige
W. E Drain
Kirkwood
Supreme Lodge
HP. Pierce
Mo Jne
W. E. Drain
Parker's Hair Balsam Delivers Pure Tail-Ending Help
A long sought agreeable greeting for the hair is found in Parker's Hair Balsam noted for its purity and ability to stop its tailing. The product fully supplies this need.
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Parker
Library Board Plans Improvements at Molline
The Rock Island Argus reports the Library Board will enlarge and improve the Molline library rooms with interior work by carpenters. The project should finish this week, aiming to boost public interest and attendance amid concerns over funding and board diligence.
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The
Rock Island Argus
Library Board
Molme Library Board
Molline
Offensive alley complaint prompts board resignation call
Residents complain about the rear alley between Okerberg and Pershing blocks on Main Street. They urge opening the Lightlest to Bars Street passage, criticize the Street and Alley Committee, and demand action by the Council. They urge Board of Health members to resign if blocked from sanitary reforms.
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Okerberg and
Pershing
Main St
Board of Health
Council
Rock Island County Agricultural Fair Set To Open On Sixth
The Rock Island county Agricultural Association aims for a strong fair next week starting the 6th. President A. F. Hollister and Secretary L. S. Pearson lead the effort to draw local and visiting spectators. A large display of products and wide attendance are hoped. Gould & Co. advertises hats among other items.
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Rock Island County Agricultural Association
A. F. Hollister
L. S. Pearson
Morning Wagon Runaway Fright Near Congregational Church
Mrs Ezra Smith narrowly avoided a runaway wagon after a team covered in white blankets startled the horse near the I Congregational church. The incident follows similar scare events that have caused three other runaways with serious outcomes, witnessed by passersby. Gould & Co. and Wilson Bros advertise linen shirts tied to the notice.
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Ezra Smith
I Congregational
Mra. Smith
Island Drive Describes Thin Season's Favorable Run
Fragmentary report notes a drive over the island and a favorable period in the sea season. The text references enjoyable events, a half-island route, and mentions vir or vigor, though many words are distorted.
Veteran cooks keep kitchen clean amid harsh reviews
A description notes the kitchen and its cooking apparatus beyond adverse comments. It highlights men, many gray-haired veterans of twenty years service, as clean as brush and blacking, soap and water, can make them.
Artesian Well Bores Near St Peters Sandstone at Paper Mill
Boring reached 861 feet without striking St Peter's sandstone. Water flowing strongly yesterday likely from St Peter's through a rock crevice, sulfurous taste from dissolved hydrogen sulfide. Estimated flow 150000 to 200000 gallons daily and seeping below surface, with much exiting through the old flour mill cellar. Consider drilling deeper into St Peter's or Potsdam to boost volume.
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St. Peter's
Rockwell
Potsdam
Water Works Debate and City Water Expansion Call
A local editorial urges the city to expand water mains and pumping capacity, proposing Dimock Gould & Co. to supply a larger, purer water system at fair cost. The piece argues city control and wider mains are needed beyond the current limited supply for fire and domestic use.
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Smock, Gould & Co
Dimock, Gould & Co
Fatal Derrrick Accident Near Wind Mill Project
Mrs. W. A. Nourse dies in a tragic accident when a wind mill derrick collapses as she and J. H. Porter engage with the equipment to stop water waste. The structure, built on planks, toppled causing fatal injuries shortly after 11 pm Monday.
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W. A. Nourse
Nourse
J. H. Porter
Letters Remaining in Moline Post Office 1881
List of letters waiting at the Moline Rock Island county post office for week ending Sept 1 1881. Names include Anderson John Jones Wilhelm Anderson P J Ing W F Bement Saml Linde A J Brady John McGovern Barney Beers Mrs Ella McCall Wm Daniels Wm Peterson John Davis Miss Minnie Pherson C A Engquist Annita Pratt J H Henry Miss Mary Warren Charles Hogberg N Wright Martha Jess Miss Emily Johnson Peter Johnson Hannah
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Moline Rock Island County
Illinois
Anderson
John Jones
Wilhelm Anderson
P. J. Ing
W. F. Bement
Sam’l. Linde
A. J
Brady
John McGovern
Barney Beers
Ella McCall
Wm. Daniels
Wm. Peterson
John Davis
Minnie Pherson
C. A. Engquist
Annita Pratt
J. H. Henry
The Nation Faces Assassination and Public Order
The article reflects on the Garfield assassination aftermath, praising American restraint. It notes the assassin's act and the public’s measured response, including legal process, bloodless punishment by fine, and avoidance of mob violence. It contrasts hostile editorial reactions and emphasizes calm judgment over vengeance.
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United States
Gasteau
Garfield
Lysich
Unclear OCR fragments hint at a local item
Fragmentary image text suggests a brief item with scattered letters and symbols. No complete names, places, dates, or events are discernible to form a concrete report.
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