County Correspondence Reports Riot Case Arrests and Local News
County letters recount Grand Jury interviews on riot cases and an arrest of Jon M. Bishop for violating the law. Details claim arrest warrants issued August 15 and served September 8. a contention of malice, with remarks on prosecutions and local officials. Also notes a family death from typhoid fever, crop yields, corn seed shortages, school progress, river packet service, and local health notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth Island
Léquatt
Jon M. Bishop
Jas. Underwood
J.P
Drury
Hit
Artids
Womacks
John Berkshire
Mia
Sec
Alhear
Ben
Vanuata
Local notes from Cordova and surrounding towns
Cordova reports school preparations and repairs at the local schoolhouse. A new wagon brake model gains praise from judges in Moline and Davenport. A 9 pound girl is registered at Phelps House. The Rock Island County Baptist Church Association is in session with about 72 ministers and families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J. Johnson
LeClaire
Amanda Cool
K Johnston
Marshalltown
Iowa
Will
Moline
Davenport
R C Cool
Gua
Schiedifell
Princeton
Athitic Phelps House
Mesers, Jr
Ed. Cool Ard
Cordova
Board of Town Auditors
Treasury
sThis
Rock Island County Baptist Church Association
Jason
Prohibition Speeches Highlight Che fair and county talks
Edger Vandenburg led a horse race at Che fair where Marmaduke also posted a good time. A temperance meeting followed with Hon Edwin H Johnston of Port Byron arguing against liquor and tying it to crime, urging duties and licenses be halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eder Vandenburg
Beal
Marmaduke
Hillsdale Fair
Thapyaréj
Wngell
Compton
Chas Osborn
R.C. Clarke
Uma Church
Edwin H. Johnneton
Port Byron
Jeph Rosenfield
Hadeneggs
Kavanaughs
Rock Islan
Epck
Local notes on moving plans and visits from town residents
Fragments show AnpaLusps ked at present and mentions John Stender G A bb returning from Tows last Saturday. It notes two men moving to Town this fall to engage in farming and possible merchandizing if Mr Cobb joins. Other items cite Mrs Thompson heading to Leadville and Mr and Mrs A Harker from Iowa after a three week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onda
Buftum
IE. P
Andrews John Stender
G. Abb
Cobb
Rs. Thompson
Is Thompson
Leadvahle, Jr
A. Harker
Iowa
Smith
aNension Bureau
The Fat Boy in Pickwick Dental Advertisement
An amusing fragment describes a stout figure in Pickwick famed for a fast appetite. It touts Sozodont as a dental invigoration and whitening agent to remove tartar and redden gums, promising pearly teeth and a snowy bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickwick
Coincidences Mark A Prolific Day For Local Families
Mapes registers seventy six on the sith Miss Fannie Morris counts her years at eighteen on the game day and as has been the custom between them to several years, each received from the other present appropriate G the occasion. Mrs W Cram presents her husband with a plump and promising girl on the same prolific day. The day should be a good omen for the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapes
Fannie Morris
Cram
Health from Beauty Aids Promoted by Telegraph Column
A Telegraph column argues that cosmetics cannot replace health and urges trying Hop Bittery for vitality. The piece claims beauty requires health and that the product delivers strength buoyancy and spirits, citing a trial as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Telegraph
Moving Building Route Sparks Local Permit Dispute
A movable structure received a permit signed by the mayor and aldermen, prompting protest from Grantz, administrator of the Jhsper estate. The object was placed near tinder boxes, raising fire risk and leading to the building halting its move and relocating outside fire limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mueller
Ol Bock & Stange
Main
Grantz
Jhsper
Moline Firemen Parade and City Visit Highlight Civic Pride
The Moline volunteer fire department hosted a morning inspection and parade under ideal weather. Visitors from Rock Island Davenport Geneseo and local companies watched a formal review, praised turnout and uniforms, and adjourned to a Brooks Grove picnic with city officials absent due to the mayor’s Chicago trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemen
Chicago
City Atney
Rock Island
Brooks’ Grove
Moline
A. O. T. Hose
Gus Birkendan
George Pinkham
Weere Hose Company
Hy. Wood
Hook and Ladder Company
John Kiel
Chris. Reese
Turners Organization
Minnehaha No. 3
Gray
Theo. Wheelock
A. J.smith
Mississippi
Deere & Co
Union Malleable Iron Co
Charley Waters
Liberty and Fire King
Davenport
Geneseo
Weyerhaeuser & Dunkman
Brooks’ Grave
Schroeder's Store Promotes Low Prices and Broad Stock
Schroeder's Store in Deery's block under Herman Schroeder thrives on cash sales and staple goods. The shop offers dry goods, boots and shoes, yarns, carpet warp, and ladies cloaks and demi, with a large stock and low prices aimed at attracting customers from three cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Deery’s Block
Herman Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder
Germantown
Philadelphia
New York
Bowling Township Home News Deserves Dispatch Coverage
Bowling Township boasts a thriving population, strong schools, farms, and diverse crops including grapes and fruit. Notable residents like the McConneils the Kellers Mr Boyer and Major Morris are named along with local professionals and fruit growers. The town lacks regular Dispatch home news and seeks a local reporter to provide updates on community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling
McConneils
Kellers
Boyer
Betty
Majler
Major Morris
Hazen
Starkey
Jenkins
Matthews
Dzs- Patch
Disratch
Poor Master report for Mollogy two months to September end
A garbled excerpt outlines the Mollogy Poor Master report covering medical attendance medicines and transport for burials over a two month period ending in September. Names and details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stevens
Ik Poss Daevee
Artesian wells urged as clean water source for Moline
J H Southwell argues artesian water from St Peters and Potsdam sandstones could supply public and domestic needs in Moline. He notes current flow near half a million gallons daily, potential rise to over a million, and purity gaps versus mineral content. He urges thorough investigation into artesian fountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Paper Company
St. Peter’s
Potsdam
St. Peter's
Ottawa
Starch Company
Wisconsin
Moline
J. H. Southwell
Death of Mrs Gottsche at Her Home in Geneseo
Mrs Adolph Gottsche died unexpectedly after midnight at her corner Henry Street and Rodman avenue home. She had worked a morning wash and spoke of pain before becoming helpless and speechless. She was 49, formerly Bertha Smith, with four children from first marriage and three from her second. Funeral from the house at 2 pm Wednesday with Charles Fisher of Geneseo conducting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Gottsche
Henry St
Rodman Avenue
Dunn
Wessell
Gottscht
Bertha Smith
Made Ground Affects Moline Foundry Site History
The Moline Plow Company foundry at Wells street and Rodman avenue shows progress as masonry sinks ten feet into made ground. The piece reflects on early settlers, river approaches, and the railroad route chosen decades ago, noting how sloughs were filled and land leveled to accommodate industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Plow Company
Wells Street
Rodman Avenue
Earliesr
Moline
Sand Ridge
Women in a Plow Shop at Deere & Co
A humorous account describes women touring a Deere & Co. plow shop and engine room. They chat amid the clamor, pause at hot iron, and react to the physical toll of blacksmith work, noting the contrast between their perceptions and the workers’ routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deere & Co
Gabriel
Heilwagen Case name spelling and weight cited by coroner
Coroner Morris confirms the Hampton woman's name as Heilwagen and disputes Heil wagoner as printed. He notes the sack stone weighed about twelve pounds, and cites strong suspicion against William I Heilwagen, the father in law. Governor should offer a reward if the old man is innocent. The murder is described as foul and deserving punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Hampton
Wm. I Heilwagen
City sidewalk upgrades urged for Adelman and Bass Street area
The writer urges Geo Adelman to repair his sidewalk so the block becomes passable. They propose declaring the Wallace’s restaurant walk a nuisance and charging nearby property owners. West side of Bass street is noted for lacking a walk and a hazardous half block, requiring action to protect pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Adelman
Wallace
Bass Street
Barnum's Great Show Announcement Snafu
A fragmentary notice references Barnum's great show coming to town and a property sale offered to a citizen of Moline about a year ago. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a local attraction and a related real estate transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Excursion Tickets Offered for Rock Island Trip
The article notes a Wednesday 28 event where an individual will beat Rock Island and the C B and Q rail line plans excursion tickets at a fare and a third for round trips between Orion and Sterling and all intermediate stations to Rock Island and back. An immense crowd is anticipated and most will be satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Orion
Sterling
List of Letters Remaining in Moline Post Office 1881
Weekly notice for the Moline Illinois post office lists remaining letters for Sept 15 1881. Names include Alm T H Matzen Peter Ahlander G W Miller Josephine Ashmead Geo Moline Woolen Mills Avenil Ged Morrison Mrs M J Anderton P S Nilson Tilda Betony Millie Parker Maria Bingham Emil Patterson C J Prickwon R E Peck Gustus Erickson Hoon M Perea T G Hylander Reed W W ess Emilié Rotten Chas Ohnton Lilet Rowland Julians ohneon Mrs ynd rg J no pia Johnsone fred Schrontee Wo by Refob Linn A Meddlany Rerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Illinois
Alm
T. H. Matzen
Peter Ahlander
G. W. Miller
Josephine Ashmead
Geo
Moline Woolen Mills
Avenil
Ged. Morrison
M. J. Anderton
P. S. Nilson
Tilda Betony
Millie
Parker
Maria Bingham
Emil Patterson
John Prickwon
C.J. R.E. Peck
Gustus Erickson
Hoon
M Perea
T.G. Hylander
Se Reed
W. W.ess
Emilié Rotten
Chas. Ohnton
Lilet
Rowland
Julians Ohneon
Mrs
Ynd
J Nopia
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Scott
Kenworthy
Viola
W. H. Pierce
Robi Ross
Dr Downs
Ned
Hijnois City
Eqgington
Robert Cavett
Fairfield
Laws
W. Blowey
Will F.muse
Presbyterian Church
Clagg
St. Patrick’s Church
Edgington
Joslyn
Jostys
Beautfiers
Moline Firemen
Rome
Mumm Bara
Mumn City Council
Dmock, Ould & Co
R I&p
C.B
Henry
Pengblaze
Deere 2 Co
Hong
Rian
Bleuer
Schroeder’s Store
Dr. Marshall
Artesian Water Works
Prof Southwell
Barnum
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