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Dixon 1885 Outlook: Water Works Debate and City Growth
The Dixon Sun reports on a proposed water works system backed by A H McNeil and engineer Benezette Williams, outlining seven miles of mains, sixty hydrants initially, and a 30 year franchise. It surveys costs, tax limits, and expected insurance relief, then editorializes on growth projections for June 1885 including rail expansion, population rise, new brick blocks, and modernization of streets and utilities.
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Benezette Williams
Chicago
A. H. McNeil
Burlington
N. J
McNeil
Williams
O. B. Dodge
Dixon
Normal School
Thomas
Opera House
Wiggins
Vennor
Spencer
Darwin
The
Sun
Hennepin Canal
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Sterling
Palmyra
Grand Detour
Oregon
Rockford
Wisconsin
Lake Superior
Emerson
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Company
Dixon and Sterling
Illinois Central
Court House
Rock River
Guardians of the Peace
Daniel Bressnehan
Dan
Nachusa House
Galena
Second Streets
J. C. Ayres
First Street
Star Grocery
J. B. Pomeroy
Fred. Truman
Broadway of Trade
Second Street
Fair Ground
Democratic Party