The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-07
MERCER COUNTY CoRREsPoN-
DENCE.
The Argus in Demand---The Rock ISL
and and Mercer Co. Il. R.--The
Ladies' Sewing Society--In-
surarce Company,
Roads, Politics,

HAMLET, June 8, 1916.
The last issue Of the WEEKLY ARGUS,
containing full and reliable account of
the proposed new railroad, was in great
demand about here Saturday evening last,
as there has been 50 many conflicting
stories afoat in reference to the route to
be adopted, and the location Of the stations.
1t Is always a satisfaction to have
satisfactory information upon matters Of
public concern, and in this instance the
enterprise of THE ARGUS in going right
direct to headquarters for facts, aud then
publishing the same for the benefit of the
general public, was duly appreciated.
OF course the people around Hamlet are
considerably agtated about the railroad,
aud as to what effect it will have upon the
business interests of the place. Some
there are who seem to think that the loca
ton Of the station four miles from here, at
the corners of four townships, will have
the same effect on Hamlet that the ex-
pose of the Beecher-T ilton scandal had
on Beecher's Life of Christ" Others,
more hopeful, regard it only as of general
benefit to the whole community, and ex-
press unlimited faith in the future solidity
of the town. One thing is sure, however,
there is common feeling of uneasiness
upon the part Of those in business here,
that new town will surely spring up at
the station, which, at the least, will retard
the growth of Hamlet, and prevent the
investment Of money in enterprises which
otherwise would be started. Already peo-
pie are talking of securing lots at the
station, upon which to erect shops, mills
and stores, and if talk be indicative of
action, in less than one year from date, the
new station will be a point of business
second only to Aledo.
The ladies of Hamlet have established
sewing society, and meet once a week at
the houses OF one of their members.
When | took upon myself the task of
furnishing THE ARGUS with news from
this point, | was apprehensive that a
drouth of news would make my letters OF
very little general or local interest, but since
the organization Of the sewing circle,
embracing all the women Of the neighbor-
hood, | have taken heart, and begin to
think that even u place of Hamlcts size
may furnish material wherewith g. embel-
llsh weekly correspondence. Although
the women will not permit me within the
sacred portals Of their society meetings,
by the exercise Of a judicious hattery upon
the individual members | can find out
not only all that traDspired at each meet
ing, but good deal more, with the add.
ton of kind Of biographical pedigree OF
the whole, including age and dispositions.
This sewing society adds much to the live
illness of the place, and besides furnishing
interesting conversation for the balance OF
the week in regard to the domestic con-
Germs Of your neighbors, it assists in cloth.
Ing the poor heather in those benighted
regions where they are as utterly innocent
of hypocrisy. backbting and scandal as
they are of wearing apparel
The Hamlet Mutual Fire and Lightning
Insurance Company, only organized las
fall, is steadily working its way into popu
lar favor, aud promises to become an in
sutution OF large capital and great benefit
The roads all about this region are in
terribly bad condition, and many Of then
impassable. Now that the farmers hay
planted their corn, it is to be hoped tina
work will be commenced upon them a
once. The bridges over the streams ar
absolutely dangerous, and it is a wonde
that more accidents do not happen tina
are reported.
II any person can extract sense from ou