Paying the Fifer and the Hampton Strike Costs
The late Board of Supervisors reveals the Hampton coal miners strike raised town expenses with constables’ pay and relief bills. A special committee found many paupers were sick, implying health declines in Hampton township. The piece argues sympathy for affected families and calls for public library awareness. A second report details the death of seven year old Win The Wiecander crushed by coal car wheels, with coroner and jury findings exonerating the railroad. It condemns unsafe youth railway practices and urges parental responsibility. The piece also covers death of Peter Albert, his suicide by rope, and the funeral arrangements in Rock Island with community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Hampton
Hampton Township
Wagon Co
Win the. Wiecander
Morris
J. W. Morey
Foreman
Levi Cralle
John Johnson
H. O. Sleight
E. D. Sickman
W. W Webster
Deere & Co
Peter
Albert
Tom Review
Pete
Hagerstown
Rock Island
Julius Stroehle
17Th Street
Stroehle
Old Settlers’ Society
O. W. van Osdel
Chippianock Cemetery
David Bowen
Julius Mosenfelder
Wm. G. Thompson
Wm. A. Johnson
A. K. Phileo
Florence Herbert
Payne
H. W. Hyde
American Express Co
Hyde
N. J. T. Dens
Rock Island and St. Lows
Mr. Hyde
Letter Celebrates Hartford Monarch Symbol For Moline Iron Works
Mr. Bissell of Chicago sends a complimentary letter to S. T. Walker, city clerk and former Hartford Insurance agent, noting Walker cedes business to his brother George. The message praises an office upgrade and includes a fanciful heraldic tale of the “Old Hartford” stag, insisting the emblem suits Walker’s new role with the Moline Malleable Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Walker
Old Hartford Insurance Co
Bissell
Chicago
Walker
George
Harrrogo Insurance Company
Westzyn
Cuicano
T. Walker
Moline
Taylor
Old Hardford
Hartford
Brother Walker
Moline GQ
F. Disseu
Public Health Book Advocated For Library Shelf Addition
The piece promotes a newly issued work on public health by Houghton Mifflin and urges the Library Board to place popular hygiene books on shelves. It argues libraries should offer practical health information for citizens and ward against common errors in dress and disease treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Travel book on Grant entourage by John Russell Young
John Russell Young writes a descriptive travel book based on Grant's world tour. The work appears in twenty numbers at fifty cents each by subscription, published by the American News Company with a Chicago office. Sixteen numbers are received, praised for bold typography and illustrations, with four more to come detailing West Indies and Mexico. Fred C. Cook, Chicago manager, seeks agents to canvass for sales offering liberal earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell Young
New York Press
Grant
American News Company
Dearborn
Washington Streets
Chicago
Globe
Seward
West Indies
Mexico
Fred. C. Cook
American News Co
Practical Hints For Pigs And Poultry Care
Practical hints show fattening two pigs in about seven months using kitchen scraps and a bit of corn, a profitable tip for families. For winter egg laying chickens need warmth and a comfortable nest, plus some animal feed to replace summer worms. A meat shop crackling cake is a cheap effective supplement.
Militia Muster At Armory and Rodman Rifles Inspection
The Morine companies hold their annual muster and inspection this Saturday evening at the Armory. Maj. Dana the Inspector will then proceed to Rock Island to inspect the Rodman Rifles. a company has tendered him supper and plans are made for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Dana
Rock Island
Grand Jurors for May Term Rock Island Circuit Court
The Rock Island County Board of Supervisors approved a list of grand jurors for the May term. Named jurors include W. D. Webster, Jesse S. Dailey, Alexander Ashdown, Henry L. Angell, F. 8. Cone, Jacob Warner, George A. Solander, Charles H. Ritter, and others from Moline, Rock Island, South Rock Island, Andalusia, Coal Valley, Edgington, Buffalo Prairie, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Rock Island County
Cordova
W. D. Webster
Coe
Jesse S. Dailey
Canoe Creek
Alexander Ashdown
Zuma
Henry L. Angell
Port Byron
Cone
Hampton
Jacob Warner
John G. Corbin
Moline
Henry J. Hull
Thomas M. Jenkins
South Moline
D. W. Hunt
Rock Island
Gas prices in Pittsburg prompt questions on coal and supply
A reader notes Pittsburg gas sells at $1.00 per thousand feet with stock yielding $1.26 to $1.50 per share monthly, about 30 percent annually. The letter asks why Mokine gas cannot be cheaper than $3.50 to $4.00 per thousand feet, citing Peoria paying $2.25 and suggesting labor and coal costs are similar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Moline
Peoria
Question on artificial light for people in coal districts
The statement asks whether its people should receive one third less artificial light than residents of Moline, a city nearly encircled by coal fields. It presents a comparative idea about lighting allowances or policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Sylvan Boat Club Elects Officers and Plans June Regatta
The Sylvan Boat Club elected officers for the year: President B C Keator, Vice President J H Porter, Secretary E I Sleight, Treasurer J M Waters, Commodore F W Gould, Vice Commodore Ben Peregoy, Directors J H W Porter B I Tillinghast J W Good. A regatta planned for June 22–24 seeks $2,000 in local support, with total cost about $8,608 including prizes, printing, grandstand, boat house, and umpire boats. Col Flagler of Rock Island Arsenal pledges cooperation. regional benefits cited for Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Boat Club
B. C. Keator
J. H. Porter
E. IL. Sleight
J.M. Waters
F.w.gould
Ben Peregoy
J. HW. Porter
B. I. Tillinghast
J. W.good
B.C. Keator
E. H. Sleight
B. FP. Tullinghast
W.R. Moore
Moline
Peoria
Sylvans
Rock Island
Davenport
Mississippi Valley Association
Col. Flagler
Rock Island Arsenal
Leadville Mining Hopes Ride High in March Letter
A reader from Leadville South Dakota recounts the mining boom era praising Leadville as a rich camp. He notes abundant minerals and opportunities for a two to three hundred dollar investment to yield wealth, with an experienced Californian miner guiding newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
California
Sheep Mountain
Kingman & Co. Prominent Peoria Agricultural Implement Dealers
The Illinois Tradesman reviews Kingman & Co. as leading Peoria dealers in farm machinery. Treasurership at Moline Plow Co. and State Canal Board links them to major state business. They own the old firm’s successor and, with a 34 by 171 foot three story setup on Washington Street, dominate local trade. Their Moline Plow Co. sales for 1830 are projected near $200,000. Augustus Adams’s Marseille Shoveler is among their products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Tradesman
Peoria
Kingman & Co
Moline Plow Co
State Canal Board
Peoria Tradesman
Kingman & Dunham
Dunham
Washington Street
Moline Plow, Co
Kingman
Moline Flow Co
Augustus Adams
Adams
Randall
Local notices and moving plans across Rock Island area
Paragraphs list residents and staff changes in Carthage and Rock Island. A. Sinnet in Carthage. Andrew Almark hired as assistant librarian. Mrs. Jamieson and family leave South Moline for Kanaus. Sam Porter to move back to Coaltown. Capt. Bennett visits Chicago. Bittick to Colorado resume photographer work. Nellis Patch hired as Room B teacher at $826 yearly. Various business moves and community notes follow including tax collector Kohler, R. H. Wilson funeral, Hawley praise, Sheriff Perkins campaign, and local church notices and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sinnet
Carthage
Andrew Almark
Wm Jamieson
South Moline
Kanaus
Sam Porter
Coaltown
W.C. Bennett
Chicago
Iee B. Wittick
Colorado
Nellis Patch
Western School
R Graham
Senator House
Lenty
A. L. Carson
Moline Plow Co
C.F. Barker
Browning & Entrikin
Review
H. £. Barber
Canton Plow Co
Kohler
Counry
Donaldson
Capt. K
Jud Root
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Rock Island
E. H. Phelps
Toulon Herald
Temperance Society
United States
Peoria
Perkins
J. H. Cleland
Inspection of Companies A and B Muster Slides at Armory Hall
The Captains of Companies A and B of the 14th battalion I N G announce the annual inspection and muster will be held at Armory Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Battalion
Armory Hall
Local Republicans mull Robt. H. Moore for Tax Collector
The Florence community discusses Robt. H. Moore as a potential Tax Collector candidate if endorsed by the Republican Convention. Other voters support Mr. Moore’s public service while backing any party alternative if not chosen. The notice also mentions theater, birthday celebrations, and candidate H. W. Hyde with mayoral and supervisor references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. H. Moore
Review
Republican Party
Moore
Eeero
I Convention
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Moline Review
Local Department
Around
Militia
Massillon
Texas
New Sada California
Minnesota
Daotah
Swedish Baptist Church
O. Lind
Lind
H. Olson
M. E
Geneseo
E. G. Barnard
F. Linfield
Baptist Church
Reynolds
W .H. Chandler
United Brethren Church
G. Thayer
U. B
Rock Island M
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