The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-11
HAn1ProN---1ts Business, &c,
.HaMPToN,t H., March 8, 1857.

2 .kGt -l3 HAMPToN,' ILL.,, March ., 1895.
EDiToR OF THE ARGUs, SIR In our ram
bles we frequently find ourselves at Hamp-
ton, that enterprising little town situated on
the east bank of the Mississippi, some ten
miles above your beautiful city. And when,
ever our weary feet found Judgement there
we knew not which most to admire-the adj
yautages it possesses IN commercial and
manufacturing point ofview; the beauties of
its natural scenery; the enterprise ef-its bus
iness meui the sociable and hospitable char
acteF- of its people, or the beauty and accom-
plishmefts of It's fair daughters. In one in
stance the speculative eve witnesses a water
power of unlimited capacity, but as yet un-E
used. In another the artistic eye is delight.
| ed with panorama of natural scenery which
is unsurpassed. Again we are thrown into
contact with class OF business men whose.
sterling qualities most favorably recommend
| themselves to a visitor and whose sociable
and hospitable spirit delightfully."- softens the
asperities Of a rambling life. Last but not
least, we, being of a susceptible, turn OF mind.
| invariably find ourselves captivated by the
charms of Ewes fair Representatives with
| which Hampton is so numerousiy blessed,
and our soiourning there ends with heartfelt
thanks to a kind fate for thus casting our
lines in pleasant places, and resolution that,
| though but a poor return, We will, through
| the pages of the ARGUS, exhibit some of the
/ details of Hampton and It's resources. .
The dry goods and general grocery bust
ness finds It's representatives in Mr.. F.
Black. Mr.. Samuel Heagy, and Messrs Shurt-
| left i Wells. The former is enc of HamP-
| tons oldest and most respected merchants
/ Entering into business in 1871 he has steadi-
| " and surely prosecuted it until he is in the
| IS in no wise lessened by an annual trade sG
$2O,OoUs q 40 sa HEe@ -
Mr.. Samuel Heagy probably possesses the
largest business of the place, some $4,000
annually. To this he is justly entitled. OF
excellent business capacities, he exhibits all
the aualf6 cations that have of right placed
him in possession of this handsome showing,
and which also SO materially aid in develop
ing the resources of the place, and in giving
| it prominence and character in the CONNER
| cial world. srs f-set5aE
Of Messrs Shurtlef & Wells too. much
| cannot be said IN their praise. Stirring, en-
teprising Young men, they, one year ago, in
search Of investment for their capital, wisely
selected this point, and, purchasing the es-
4 tablishnent of Mr. Nj. w. Wright. an old and
| respected merchant, have earned for them
selves an extensive popularity well as an
ANNUAL Dus1ueeS u $AV,pVV
That the town can Law some claim to pork
| packing is evidenced by the existence of two
packing establishments belonging respective
| iv to Mr.. f. Black. and Mr. NJ. W. Wright.
The .lastsT- during the last season, expended
some 100000 and packed from $4,000 to
100000 hogs.
7 On enquiry, the coal and wood trade ex-
4 ceeded our most sanguine expectations. The
prominent dealers are Mr.. Heagy, and Mr..
| Wright. The former, last season, disposed
of no less than 1000 cords of wood and 1000
tons of coal, and Mr.. Wright the same. Most
of this was purchased by the boats of the
Northern Line Packet Company, who find
here superior article of fuel at reasonable
rates. The railroad company also makes
large purchases here. We have to note one
sale lately, by Mr.. Heagy, of LOCO cords O
: weed, and another of nearly the same
: amount by W. d. Clark. In fact the prox
! unity Of Hampton to large coal beds and a
hne wooded country affords it UNSURPASSED
) facilities in this line as g5t
r To this large trade in dry goods, groceries
wood, and coal, we must add that in grain.
land various kinds of produce, which fine
markets south by way of river and east abz
! way of rail. sad
RI = Another branch of business which ha
: been inaugurated and enlarged during til,
Z tpast few years is the manufacture of Ston,
Ware, Fire Brick and Drain Tile, and it par
ticularly commends itself to notice from iii.
t energy Displayed By its proprietors, th,
amount ofseapital engaged, the number %
persons ,emplayed and the excellent, ~aualif,
Lofts prpdhcts.. rx s.. s4 4 - ~Sf -
81 Mr. Hugh Fuaertans ssstabI silnia ut an M
/ ally turns out fifty thousand fire brick, O
, excellent quality, twenty thousand gallons O
stone and earthen ware, besides large oaian
THY Of drain tile. 80 =
s The factory of J. P 0deH annually man
f utactares from twenty-five to thirty thousand
gallons of stone ware -
d. Near to this establishment is that of G.
APPLY 4 Co., who, entering into The business
one year ago, haze, with characteristic ener
: gy, erected valuable improvements which ea
/ able them to turn ont from seyenty-fve, Il
one hundred thousand gallons Of stone ware
per year. They also produce a superior ar
tleie OF pressed FIRE brick, and contemplate
, erecting works for the manufacture of drain,
tile during the ensuing season: -
i r. 4, large Touring mill, constantly in opera
ton, under the proprietorship of Mr.. Jacob
Wall, enjoys an enyiable business as well as
an enviable reputation for its products a.,
Of hotels we have but one to notice. and
| % INC oAion douSe-cOmpiete IN every
tmng but ROOM. In fact we think no better
point offers for the erection Of d larger and
more commediuus one. T.es 8tgs-
I Blacksmith shops number three ;atailors
TWO; wagon makers one coopers six car.
penters SIX /; and painters one,-all busily
engaged, We have heard the desire ex-
pressed for another wagon maker, and also
q harness maker, and do not doubt they
would find constant unemployment. 81
The ills of the community find skillful en-.
emies in Drs. Vincent and Clark form
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