City Minutes Record Bridge Report and Tax Actions
City actions include approving a bridge committee report opposing a ferry, accepting cemetery treasurer’s 1876 report, granting N. Chester & Co. a hay scale, and adopting an ordinance on street widths. March and year-end treasurer reports were read, with finance committee reference. The council also authorized an arch display for the German Turnverein and instructed an ordinance update for billiard licenses.
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Homan
Wheelock
Grant
Okerberg
White
Riverside Cemetery
N. Chester & Co
Park Street
Finance Committee
Ann and
Henry
Pitts
Gilbert & Pitts
Grantz
Wittick
Gault
Tuffley
Whipple
Concordia-German-Turnverein Society
Upper Mississippi
Okkerberg
Okerverg
Guick & Johnson
Street Fund
Thomas Dunn
Uffley
N Ft
A. Samuelson
Sagt Sans
J.P Bagger
Jno Lindberg
Mat Cat
John Patra
Worms
Olof Qlen
Police
Fapd
Jerry
Benson
Leiler Pee
Pete
Moltue Graney Gay
Otters’ Fund
P. Tls
Rock , Rund
Aves
W ‘Teick
Fie
Rockford
Rodman Avenue
Gustave Adolph church plans adopted in Rock Island
I N Holmes architect submits Venitian Gothic design for a new Gustave Adolph Swedish Lutheran Church to replace the old building on the Reese house site. The 62 by 116 foot brick structure with stone trim will seat about 1200, rise 148 feet, and feature basements for school rooms and a pastor’s study with dual heating and ventilation.
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I. N. Holmes
Rock Island
County Clerk Lists Marriage Licenses Issued Last Month
The county clerk issued marriage licenses to a long list of individuals last month including W F Dillon Rozalla M Kall S M Kirk Elizabeth C Smith Charles Seller Emma Liebrand C N Patch Orrilla Carpenter Rudolph Louth Mary Kelting E M Bullis Rebecca C Smith Hans Aras Catherina Stotz John Hall Mrs Ann Hamer J N Archer Corrintha A Stanley M Statenbauer P Amesmire J J Bradham Anna M Blakely James K Dickson Hattie E Smith Frank Rice Lucy Mulhollen A Chambers Elizabeth J Bignus A G Letterdah Susanna Magnuson E H Dungan Rhoda Reynolds Gustaf Johnson Maria Freeman A Schiebere Matilda Peterson Charles J Ricord Alvira Holton J Johnson Lauretta A Robbins Arthur Trego Josephiné Dorman O T Zetterman Clara Ostman J G Deming Clara Dodge 5 Joseph E ean Meeker ohn Rookes Rosina Kirchoft Fass toi ae GPs WA EAG
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Cook
W.F. Dillon
Rozalla M. Kall
S. M. Kirk
Elizabeth C. Smith
Charles Seller
Emma Liebrand
C. N. Patch
Orrilla Carpenter
Rudolph Louth
Mary Kelting
E M. Bullis
Rebecca C. Smith
Hans Aras
Catherina Stotz
John Hall
Ann Hamer
J. N. Archer
Corrintha A. Stanley
M. Statenbauer
P. Amesmire
J. J. Bradham
Anna M. Blakely
James K. Dickson
Hattie E. Smith
Frank Rice
Lucy Mulhollen
A. Chambers
Elizabeth J. Bignus
A. G. Letterdah
Susanna Magnuson
E. H. Dungan
Rhoda Reynolds
Gustaf Johnson
Maria Freeman
A. Schi
Holland's Directory for Twin Cities Nears Completion
The Rock Island part of Holland's Directory for Rock Island and Moline nears completion as editors finish a correct census of Moline. Publisher Holland Publishing Co emphasizes a multi department volume with an editorial section for firms and manufactories and seeks broad patronage in both cities.
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Holland
Twin Cities
Rock Island
Moline
Holland Publishing Company
John Holland
Resolutions of Respect for George L. Atkinson
The Sylvan Boat club of Moline Illinois adopts unanimous resolutions mourning the loss of member George L. Atkinson. They credit him as a guiding figure whose efforts aided club success and praise his virtues of true manhood combining moral social and physical culture. A copy is sent to his parents for publication and record.
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George L. Atkinson
Sylvan Boat Club
Board of Education Holds Annual Meeting
The board met the evening of the eighth instant with W. H. Edwards Ezra Smith Jonathan Huntoon W. C. Bennett H. H. Grover and H. A. Ainsworth present Captain Bennett was elected president and H. H. Grover secretary No other business was acted upon The next meeting will be Monday May 1 with committees named for Supplies Finance Grounds and Buildings and Teachers The election for two board members to replace C O Nason and H A Wheelock was held Saturday resulting in the election of H A Ainsworth and H H Grover by the listed votes
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Board of Education
W. H. Edwards
Ezra Smith
Jonathan Huntoon
W. C. Bennett
H. H. Grover
H. A. Ainsworth
Capt. Bennett
C. O. Nason
A Terrible Fall Claims Island Mechanic
George Schltze, a mechanic at work on the island, suffered a 25 foot fall while aiding carpenters on the garret floor. He was found unconscious with a fractured skull, broken arm, and other injuries, after slipping between rafters as workers left for the paymaster's office. He was treated by Dr. Davison and moved to a nearby home for care.
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George Schltze
Schultze
Davison
Life Without Love Drives Man to Self Destruction
Andrew Anderson, a machinist and eight year resident of the city, moved to Moline seeking a home with a heart he left behind in the old country. The woman chose another and did not join him, leading to his sudden illness and despair. He attempted suicide by shooting, then cut his throat. a coroner’s jury found the facts as stated.
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Andrew Anderson
Anderson
Moline
Andrew
First Monthly Meeting of Local Rowing Club 1876
The club's first monthly meeting for the rowing season 1876 reports about fifty members with thirty active and twenty honorary. Officers elected include President B F Tillinghast and Vice President B C Keator, with Waterman as Secretary and Good as Commodore. A committee was named to study a new boat house and a renovated supreme rowing course below the bridge promises exciting aquatic months ahead.
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B. F. Tillinghast
B. C. Keator
C. A. Waterman
J. W. Good
J. M. Hill
F. W. Gould
W. R. Moore
Tragedy Strikes Local Family As Alfred Dunn Ends Life
Alfred E. Dunn, 23, a longtime resident, shot himself and died. He had worked in the county surveyor’s office at Neillsville, Wisconsin, and a Chicago Times telegram suggests a probable intentional act tied to a love affair. Dunn belonged to Manufacturer's Lodge of Odd Fellows and was well known locally. his parents mourn his sudden loss.
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Thomas Dunn
Alfred
Alfred E. Dunn
Wisconsin
Neillsville
Chicago Times
Dunn
Manufacturer’s Lodge of Odd Fellows
Notable residents and political hints in local papers
Mrs A F Vinton plans spring and summer in the east. Maggie Colburn, known to Moline residents, died at Coal Valley. funeral held in Milan. Dr J W Morey of the city is favored as sheriff candidate. Chicago Journal praises Col Joseph Utley of Dixon as a strong governor candidate.
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Maggie Colburn
Moline
Coal Valley
Mondy
Milan
J. W. Morey
Chicago Journal
Col
Joseph Utley
Dixon
Moline Literary Society Elects Officers for Year
The annual meeting at the Baptist church elected Captain W. C. Bennett as President and Dr. L. D. Dunn as Vice President. Flora Ferguson was Secretary and G. W. Dow Treasurer. Executive committee includes McKinnie Entrikin Bennett Dunn and Ferguson. Ladies Editorial Committee lists Mrs. Dunn Butler Wright Candee. The group held weekly winter meetings and plans a summer break.
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Moline Literary Association
The
Baptist Church
W. C. Bennett
L. D. Dunn
Flora Ferguson
G. W. Dow
FP. L. McKinnie
W. J. Entrikin
Miss Ferguson
J W Horne & Co Opens Large Millinery Stock
J W Horne and Company announce the opening this week of the largest best selected and cheapest stock of millinery and straw goods ever offered to the trade of this city and surrounding towns. They are prepared to wholesale very cheap.
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J.W.8. Horne & Co
Mixed Monthly Figures in Juvenile Department
The report shows categories Art and Sciences Travels and History with a total attendance of 916, plus a month’s overall attendance of 2 378 in the juvenile department.
Riverside Cemetery Treasurers Report Presented to City Council
W. J. Entrikin treasurer presented the Riverside Cemetery board report for the year ending April 1 to the city council. Receipts total 12 521 04 with cash on hand 805 64 and accounts payable 181 50. expenditures include 11 600 66 cash and a balance in bills 102 66.
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W. J. Entrikin
Riverside Cemetery
Cccecsescues
Eas Aes
Accounes Co
S.sesssese
Saoadasseot St Wesqg Agers
Annual report condensed for Sunday school secretary
The secretary reports total attendance for the year with highest and lowest monthly figures, average monthly and weekly attendance, number of classes, and new classes organized. Total receipts are noted, with a call for other city schools to submit similar reports for publication.
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Congregational
Wagsneney
Census Figures for East Center West Wards District
The annual school census reports the district including East Center and West Wards and the part of the city west of Canal Street. It lists counts for under 5 years 146, under 6 years male 514 and female 6, between 6 and 21 years male 832 and female 883, under 22 years male 1346 and under 21 years female 1406, with a total district population of 5811.
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Board of Education
Canal Street
Cccsccsecscoes Seoneree
Public School March Report Details Attendance and Delinquencies
The report shows March enrollment around 889 with average daily attendance roughly 844 and 95 percent attendance. Tardiness cases total 61 with 0 incidents of corporal punishment. Teacher time lost about 3 hours. visitors noted. a number of pupils excused.
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Shamaeding Blag
la Oe
New Cloak Line Opened at J. W. Horne & Co
J W Horne Co opens a refined range of elegant trimmed medium coats priced from 35 to 45 dollars. Goods will be sold for half the cost of the same items last season. Call early before the fine assortment breaks.
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J. W. 8. Horne & Co
Teachers Increase in Corps Leads to Higher Salaries
The year shows an increase in the corps of teachers from eighteen to twenty one, explaining higher salary expenditures. The board notes stronger overall fitness and excellence, with unity and labor division improving through teachers’ meetings.
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Board of Education
Chas W. O Neil Announces Candidacy for State's Attorney
Chas W O Neil declares his candidacy for the office of State's Attorney contingent on Republican Convention decision. He cites Rook Island Inn as the posting location and dates his notice to April 4 1876.
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Chas. W. O'Neil
Rook Island, Inn
Rock Island County Sheriff Candidate Announces Run
J W Morey announces his candidacy for Rock Island County Sheriff subject to Republican County Convention. Mourme Iun April 5 1876.
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Rock Island County
Republican County Convention
J. W. Morey
Mourme
Iun
Last chance for good Agricultural Lands on Ten Years Credit
Go to land commissioner B. and M. R. in Burlington Iowa to receive Iowa and Nebraska Farmer with a chart of ends and low round trip rates. This offer highlights six percent interest and long credit on farmland in a proven good area.
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Burlington
Iowa
Nebraska
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Moline, Ill
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