The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-12
REYNOLDS.

iltltC thhoSO 40 OAASJ 81"
ing in population and business, and already
presents the appearance OF solid town.
Although but little over year old. it
has steadily increased, until it now ranks
as among the best points in the lower end
Of the county. It's streets are nicely ar :
ranged and have been laid out with view
to accommodating the increase OF popula-
ton which is sure to come. As grain
and stock distributing point it stands among
the best in the state indeed, 10 proportion
to its size, it compares favorably with Rock
Island, and the old established centres.
As an estimate of the amount of business
in this line, it may be stated that during
the last winter nearly $50 cars of grain
and stock have been shipped to Chicago
and other commercial centres, and it is ex-
pected that the shipments for the next six
months will double those of the CORES
ponding time just passed.
Unlike most young towns, the population
is not composed of rowing spectators with
no certain residence, but consits of solid
and reliable business men, who have set
tied here to stay, and who seem to vie with
each other in building up the town on a
solid commercial basis Where this class
of population settle prosperity is sure tC
follow. 1t is impossible to rent place Of
business, or even an apology for enc, the
veriest tenement being occupied, and il
some instances two families occupy the
same house, being unable to secure other
accommodations. This speaks we'll for the
prosperity of the place.
There are at present three general stores
one hardware firm, two wagon shops, two
| blacksmith shops, one shoe store, a gooC
drug store, meat market, two hotels, {
fine furniture establishment, two grair
warehouses, lumber yard, and some othel
| business places-but no saloons. Temper
ance has the sway here, and from presen
indications is likely to continue in control
During the past few weeks the blue rib
Don movement has been successfully inau
gurated and large number of signers t,
the pledge have been obtained. Foremos
| in the movement have been some of tn
best men in the township, and many habit
ual drinkers have been reclaimed. Tn
ladies have been particularly active in tn
work of reform, and by their earnest labor
in the cause have materially benefited it
There was election for school trustee Of
Saturday last at which r. b. Olmstead wa
the unanimous choice. He is one of tn
most popular business men in this city
has large trade, and is known all over a
one of the solid men of Reynolds. Il
and Nudge make popular team.
The rapidity of growth of this littl
city may be judged from years compari
son. Last spring at this time there wer
only four buildings erected. now there ar
over fifty, and it is expected that during tn
coming season as many more will be i
course of erection The people are prou
of the place and seem determined to kee
it in prosperous condition. With sue
splendid business material as now reside
here, and with the manifcent count
tributary to Reynolds, the steady groWt
Of the village is assured.
There are two hotels here each doin
a good business. the Reynolds House an
Gardeners. The latter is soon to b
enlarged in order to accommodate the il
creaging patronage extended.
1t may be well to mention that Reynold
has fine photograph artist, Mr.. Rober
son. He deos some fine work and is anon
our best young men.
The popular insurance agent Harry {
Cleveland of your city, was here last wee
looking after his business interests in th
vicinity, Everybody knows Harry and /
is always welcome to this section.
The farmers hereabouts are all bus
now which makes trade in town lit
: dull yet | venture to say that we are doiu
proportionately morethan more pretentiol
places. Very few have planted corn "
although some are contemplating doing {
this week, The uncertain weather h;
kept good many from attempting to &
so thus far.
| will try and keep the readers of tn
ARGUS posted on news from this part
+ tbs county as often as possible. for we a
like to receive your paper, and of cour.
we like to have our share of attention
THE ARGUS is very popular here and 8
acknowledge its able management
B. almost forgot to mention that we have no
justice of the peace. and good one to
DR.. Ashbough who was elected at our tow
election recently held. Doc is a cleve
courteous gentleman ard has hosts
friends. More Anon. y.