Grand Republican Triumph in Moline Mayoral Vote
Tuesday's election produced a grand Republican victory with W. Wheelock winning by a 746 majority to run Moline's city for another year. D. O. Reid was reappointed to the Board of Supervisors while Capt. Pingree and M. C. Follett won posts as Collector and Clerk.
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W. Wheelock
Moline
S W Wheelock
J.S Gillmore
Frank Head
Gillmore
Head
N. Chester
Mr Gillmore
Mell C. Follett
A.S Cartwright
Wm A. Meese
Follett
Cartwright
Meese
Oakley
F. Heenway
Chuste
Dr. Reid
Simon Hirsch
H. P. Oakley
Peter Li
Henry Hull
Clined
Messrs. Hirsch
Oak
E. iPingree
C. H. Bom
J. Wrey
Mr Pilector
Atl Hirsch
Tim
Eipe
Tim Cease
Pingree
Abe
George
Soderstrom
Billy Moore
Moline Na Moline
Iity
Republican Convention Nominates Wheelock for Mayor
The Friday night Republican Convention in Moline endorses Wheelock for mayor and backs Reid for supervisor. Contested clergyman and clerk posts produce close ballots with Follett, Cartwright, and Meese in clerk race, while Pingree wins for Assessor and Hirsch for Justice of the Peace among other results.
City seeks better clerk office after election
City officials urge converting part of the Engine House Council room into a dedicated clerk and public inquiry space. The current room is too large and unsuitable for office use, prompting a proposal to partition it for a practical clerical area at minor cost.
Death of Mrs Heck at 84 in South Moline farm
Mrs Sarah Heck aged 84 died at 2 15 this Thursday morning after living on her Rock Island county farm 33.7 years. Maiden name Wivill born in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania married John Heck Aug 30 1814. Survived by 13 children Philip Elizabeth Gamble widow of Josiah Gamble William Rachel Willis Iuna George James F Josiah.
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Heck
Sarah Heck
Wivill
Westmoreland County
Penn
John Heck
Rock Island County
Philip
Elizabeth
Gamble
Josiah Gamble
William
Rachel Willis
John Willis
Creston
Iuna
George
James F
Josiah
South Moline
Rheumatism cure touted for man and horses
From Chicopee Falls Albert Guenther used St Jacobs Oil for a severe rheumatism and experienced a dramatic recovery. The remedy is said to work like magic and has shown success in treating horse sprains and sores, with consistent cures reported.
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Springfield
Mass
Edgar T. Page
Chicopee Falls
Albert Guenther
Wilds’ Hotel
St. Jacobs Oil
Ice Flows Divide Island to Rock Island Proves Hazardous
The river negotiates a near clear ice field with a broad channel from the wing dam to the Government bridge, but a vast broken ice wilderness extends from the depot to the lower saw mill. Cars were wrecked and tracks bent as ice shifted, with significant damage to timber, freight, and structures. Local politics and town news mingle with river danger as officials weigh election outcomes and community concerns.
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Wing Dam
Government Bridge
Rock Island
C.M & St P R.R
Saw Mill
Knapp, Stout & Co
St Louis
Keokuk
Northern Line
Thletic Club
Pthin
Electric Bitters Promised as Quick Health Cure
Advert reads Electric Bitters as a remedy for female weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Claims speedy cure and renewed health. Sold by all druggists for cents.
Zimmermans 21m Cordova Win Faces Contests
Cordova reports Daniel Zimmerman won by a large margin in Cordova with 21m votes. Republican candidate Humphrey praised as excellent, while opponent Wimmeerman could have won with ordinary effort. Cor cordova reformers allegedly used questionable tactics, raising talk of a formal contest.
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Cordova
Daniel Zimmerman
Republian
Humphrey
Wimmeerman
Zimmerman
Cor
What Alls You Disordered Liver and Kidneys Advised
A column from the New York Atlas urges readers to take Kidney art to detoxify the body. It claims a disordered liver or failing kidneys cause yellow skin and distressing piles and promises quick relief from both dry and liquid forms sold by druggists.
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N.Y. Atlas
City Treasurer Defends Municipal Finances in Moline
Conrad F. Grantz, city treasurer, presents a report showing street and alley funds near 96,494 dollars, noting a rare year end balance in favor since incorporation. He cites 5,093 dollars on hand after paying off temporary debts and urges voters to credit current officials for reducing floating debt and stabilizing city finances.
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Wheelock
Conrad F. Grantz
Moline
Ane
Isi
Goddard
C. FL Grantz
Linbo
Local Township Officers Elected in Close Race
The township results show J. G. Heck and J C Moore elected Justices of the Peace with 120 for 106 against the domestic animals running at large. Con stables John L. Cole and George Lovejoy also secured positions in the vote.
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Davis
Moore Bathkin
Gillmors
Okerberg
Follett
Walker
Soderstrom
Oakley
Booth
Pingree
Young
Afg Baso Buntoon
Miller
Ley
Malcolm
Thas Raymond
Teller
Peter Colseth
R . Tos
A.P Lundquist
G . Tit
Holt
Almgren
Knox
P H Wessel
Worles i
Fort Sullivan
Justices of the Peace
J. G .Heck
JC Moore
John L. Cole
George Lovejoy
Real Estate Transfers in Recorder’s Office Listings
A ledger of land transfers shows E E Rogers to Trustees Schools for 19 1e pt block 12 Port Byron and multiple parcels sold to varied grantees including Ama F Cutter Alvin Hull J W Spencer’s Rock Island addition Fritz Christiane and more. Amounts range from 100 to 5 500 with properties described by lots blocks subdivisions and metes and bounds across Rock Island Moline Le Claire Sears and surrounding areas.
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Recorder's Office
E. E.rogers
Trustees Schools
Port Byron
Ama F. Cutter
Alvin Hull
J W. Spencer
Rock Island
Edwiy
John Odjohneon
Catherine Peterson
John Lauermann
Keator
Jermayn
Elizabeth Taylor
Robert F. Reid
Spenter
Sir George
Flickenger
Fritz Christiane
Osborn
Bluff
C'E. Soulpaugh
William Hendersogen
Liza H. Richmond
John M. Paridon
Wm Parker
Wm H. Gaylord
le Claire
James F. Huntoon
Wm. H Gaylord
H. R. Edward
Moline
Wm. H. Gaylord
Benj B. Sheley
Wm. H. Edwards
Herbert R. Edwards
Geo. H. Edwards
E. E. Rogers
John Cowley
Rock River Navigation and Wate Power Company
P L. Mitchell
Trac
Sears
Metes and Bounds
United States
George Walker
Wm. Lewis
Samuel M. Bowles
Henry’s Salve Adverts For Various Ailments
An OCR fragment markets Henry’s salve as a universal remedy for cats brod ies ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped skin corns and pimples with a guarantee of perfect satisfaction.
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Henry
Cordova Election Tightens as Controversy Rises
Report from Cordova details a bitter local supervisor race with 181 votes cast. Allegations include miscounted ballots, printed versus written names, and possible voter manipulation amid party fault lines.
City Council Proceedings April 1881 Official Report
City council meets with Mayor and five Aldermen present. Clerk pro tem L E Fish appointed. reports read. Fire Department confirms August Meidke as Chief. Sidewalk petition on Park Street laid over. bills approved by finance committee across departments for Streets Alleys Sidewalks Police Bridge Sewer General. Insurance bill laid over. Adjourned to April 7.
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Recutar Menthry
Ball
Jenkins
Morris
Schillinger
Peterson
L.E. Fish
Jed
T. D Wheelock
Fire Department
August Meidke
Morrie
Kerns
Park Street
Rodman Avenue
Lynde Street
Sader Dens
Abadas
Biren
Markets Report With Mixed Price Dots
Market notes show varied quotes with small item price moves. Commodities list includes calves at $11.00 and other items around $5. Intra day activity reflects modest demand and routine pricing.
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D. O. Reid
Board of Supervisors
Capt. Pingree
M. C. Follett
Tug
Aurora
E. Smith's
Fisk's
Wall Paren
Clendenin's
W. ‘Wheelock
Mayer
David 0
Reid
Simon Wirsch
David O. Reid
D.O Reid
Clerk
Spint
Follet
Chas. H. Boman
W.G. Morris
C .F. Hemenway
Gould
C. Ells
H. J. Hull
H. A. Barnard
Y E McClendon
Wm Shliman
Thos. Jenkins
Wm. Sundahl
C.S. Ells
John Swanson Pesky
P.S. McGlynn
A. Ainsworth
Chaiman
C F. Gransz
Mr. Ainsworth
H O Sheight
George Herbst
H. O
JS. Keator
S. W. Wheelock
W. G. Morris
Chas
H. Deere
Judge Gould
W R Moore
Entrikin
Moore
Huntoon
Gustaf Swensson
E. Ma
N.C. Tyrrell
Anthony Mapes
L.E Fish
N. R. Zeigler
Mr. Follett
Univers Maline Republicians
Simon
P . Follett
Twa
What Carickets
Milan
George Lewis
Rock River Lodge No Tes, A. O. U W
Rock River
Tom Johnston
Hreath
South Side
M.C
Olseth
Colseth
Richards
Lohrbeck
Gordon Cornwall
Ponent
Kay
Bowen
Anderberg
Pamble
Hemnry
Edgar Humphrey
Might
Main
Suport
Jason
People's Ticket
D Zimmerman
Towm Clerx Eager
Marshall
Geo Marshall
John E
W. D Webster
Tavinner
Mo Armstrong
Brink
Benj. Lamb
Glaaspack
Eder Vandeburgh
Walter Pidcock
George Huff
le Library
Kilton
Hoke
Reeves
Vane
the City Council
Gould, Walker & Heemnenway
L.E. Fisu
Protem
Rot
Raphic
Will Sara
Dade
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