The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-12
SOUTH ROCK ISLAND.
A Visit to the Suburbs-The Race
Track and Horses CHARTERED
There.

Dimick, an ARGUS representative had the
pleasure of visiting South Rock Island,
and feasting his eyes on the many at
tractive sights which are visible in the
suburbs of Rock Island. To say that the
country looked beautiful does not
half describe it. The whole landscape
was one cOverlet of green and the air
was freighted with perfumery from the
sweet scented buds which were bursting
to view. Here and there were fine resi-
dences and spacious lawns, which looked
as clean as newly swept carpets. but
houses of "a less conspicuous nature pre-
dominated, showing that the community
was composed of people in moderate cir
cumstances, rather than the favored sons
of fortune But on every hand conld be
noticed thrift and enterprise Mr.. Dim
ick explained that South Rock Island was
growing rapidly. which fact could be
readily noticed by the new appearance of
many houses, and several whibh were yet
in the course of construction. Mr.. Dimick
has spent IA good portion of his life, there
and through his efforts, in large degree,
has South Rock Island grown to be such
a prosperous community. He hes, and
still owns, considerable property, which
he is disposing of as fast as possible.
This land is divided in building lots, and
sold separately, and as fast as they are
purchased, houses are erected, and soon
a happy household is established.
We were shown the elegant residence
built by MIR. Dimick several years ago and
| which he has recently sold to Rev. Wilson,
of Florida. 1t is built on high knoll,
where a fine view of the surrounding
country can be obtained, and it is sur
rounded by an elegant yard. This resi-
dence was built with great care, and the
very best material used. 1t can be seen
at glance that the question OF cost was
not entertained, but the object aimed at
was to erect structure that would be
complete in every particular. 1t contains
all the modern Improvements, and has
four elegant mantle pieces of the choicest
marble, which are said to be the finest in
the city. \ fine barn stands in the rear of
the house 1t was the intention of Mr.
| Wilson to come here and live during the
summer. but by reason of the sickness of
his wife, he has given up the idea, and
desires TO dispose of the property. He
has therefore authorized Mr. Dimick to
sell it for him, if possible, and offers ii
exceedingly cheap We predict that 1t will
not be in the market for any great length
of time, as it is bargain which cannot
every day be found
THE FAIR GROUNDS.
Arriving at the fair grounds We found a
goodly number of horsemen congrcgated
The track has been leased for this season
by Mr. Hamilton, i pleasant gentleman
and Il thorough horseman. de has every
thing i'll good order, and takes pleasure in
entertaining the stranger who comes
within his gates. The stalls, some OF
which were nicely fitted up, were nearly
all filled with horses, and among them
were noticed many fine specimens Of
hOrseflesh. In going the rounds the mar
of news took peep in all the stalls, and
the horses were unblanketed to more
readily let him see the many ''fiue points
on which their owners Dragged Ofcourst
the reporter was a good judge of horses
and acQuiesced to all that was said in thei
favor, and even went so far as to exto
their virtues even higher than their mas
tiers.
Mr.. j. W. McCabe is quite horst
fancier, as can be judged from the nun
Der of fine animals for which he bnys oat
and straw Fred" is a four year oil
chestnut, of Logan blood, that command
his share of attention. Bird" is Logan
mare that is coming ont like daisy, ant
promises to go around the track like
whirlwind in short time Playmate,
fine McGregor stallion, is five years oil
bay, open gated, and very promising.
fine gray coach stallion is also his H
is a splendid looking animal, and has 1
name four feet and six inches long. On
of McCabe's best horses is Major Logan
a seven year old chestnut stallion, who i
very speedy.
A. B. Fisk, of Moline, has also severa
fine specimens, among which is tire
year old Richmont four year old Nc
Gregor, and Gen. Grant mare.
Mr. Hamilton IS quite prou,
of black Bashaw mare, which was solt
) to him by Mr.. Dimick.
Arthur Burial keeps awake night
thinking of his McGregor stallion, dan
by old Almont, which, he says, wi
electrify the sporting world in a shor
sine with his marvellous feats of speed
He is handsome looking animal, and
we had enough money we would buy hin
Bert Rodman gives his whole attentio
a to Van" an elegant piece of hersefesl
e sired by Richmont and damned by Logar
y Bert has just cause to feel proud of th
y animal, as he is certainly valuable prop
o erty. He is showing good speed, and wit
k proper handling, he will close the seaso
u with record of $50 or better.
% Chas. W. Negus has sorel stallion tn;
i is looking and acting well, and whic
Is promises to be great horse.
~ S. w. Wheelock, of Moline, has thrr
III McGregors, two tillies and stallic
which are very promising.
IN There are about forty horses in all upC