Davenport, Nebraska |
1880's
1880---The first newspaper was published by a Mr. Green Davis. It ran the Davenport and Carleton news. No copies of this paper are available and the name is long since forgotten. 1881---A "Methodist Society" was organized by Dr. and Mrs. VanderWalker. 1882---Dr. Snowden arrived fresh from Jefferson Medical College in Penn. He remained in Davenport until he passed away at the age of 92. The Church of Christ was also organized this year. 1883---The school bought the half block of land where the present school stands and built a two story frame building. 1884---The first Methodist Church was built. The labor was mostly donated and the cash layout was $500.00. Rev. A. L Beggs was pastor. The first Church of Christ was also built and Mr. Bill Owen did the preaching. 1885---The cemetery was laid out and an association was formed. 1886---Chas. Slagel owned the first industry. It was called "The Art Co." and they made index files and rubber stamps. 1887---Mr. A. J. Croft came as a pharmacist and was in business here for over 50 years. 1888---The Northwestern Railroad came through and we were known as the largest shipping point for cattle and grain between Grand Island and Marysville, Kas. 1889---In February a fire destroyed twelve business places on the east side of main street. |