Moline City Council Debates Sidewalk and Park Funding
July 7 1884 Moline council addresses Jerry Courtney sidewalk bill partial payment 7 10 dollars. Petitions include J T Browning stable addition and park funding denial. Several committees report on water mains gas hydrants street improvements and hose houses with votes to adopt reject or proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Courtney
Meegan
Peterson
Aldefeat
Wells
Ald
Wilson
J.T. Browning
Old Town of
Moline
Fire and Water Committee
Baptist Church
Ald. Wurr
Oldcfest
Committee On Buildings and
Fndts
Ent
Geo. Oldefest
J. T. Mergan
Ald. Wells
John Bjorklund
Eixth Avenue
Twentieth Street
Bjorklund
Ald Peterson
Ald Oldefest
A. Shellburg
Twelfth Street
Fifteenth Street
Seventh Avenue
Gustaf Swenson
Tenth Avenue
Twelfth
Nineth Streets
Tenth Street
Fifth
Twelfth Avenues
Ald. Wilson
Albert Johnson
Oheres
P. Samuelson
Fourth Avenue
Seventh Street
C.C Waters
Ald. Wessel
Eee
Fourteenth Avenues
Cate
Osborn
Hose House
P.O. Backnis
Grounis
Iss
Industrial Exhibit Interest Letter from Salem Reader
A Salem Ohio reader G N Carruthers writes to W E Mack of Moline Illinois expressing interest in an educational industrial education experiment. He requests copies of circulars and a report and notes his small manufacturing city context. The letter was received and the article from the New England Journal of Education was published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ohio
Mack
Moline
No. N.e,jr
New Lagland Journal of Education
Moline Pupils Stage Industrial Exhibition With 800 Articles
In Moline Illinois school leaders supported an industrial exhibition for public school pupils. A $1000 fund funded prizes across departments like wood carving sewing and drawing. Over 800 articles and many drawings filled the display while a small admission covered expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Ill
Mack
Industrial exhibition a popular success prompts next winter event
The exhibition drew large attendance and earned lavish praise from visitors. It proved valuable educationally by guiding pupils toward suitable industrial career lines. A similar exhibition is planned for next winter due to strong regional interest in industrial education and business.
Target Practice By Capt Gould At Hawk Hollow Report
Company F under Captain Gould conducted 200 yard rifle practice at Hawk Hollow with scores listed for each man. The encampment plan assigns top scorers to regimental and brigade teams and, after selection, a State team will be formed with 20 officers and enlisted men. The State provides ammo and transport for the championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Hawk Hollow
Capt
de Dvenee
Peyton
Tavesenawsdd
Berg’t Crowder
Berg’t McCoy
Eae
Eta
Toe
Lundstrom
Ammerman
Bigot Yes
Anderson
Crossman
Seseeeues
Celander
Gibbs
Beleeyeb
Hall
Johnson
Lagerblad
Lingren
Seeeeeesene
Maxfield
Deh Bok
Edie
Swanson
Eeeees
Convienient
Governor Grants Pardon for Fred A. Cramer
A telegram from Springfield states Governor Hamilton pardoned Fred A. Cramer, former water rents collector, after he pledged to pay any city debts found. Cramer had been convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to a year in the penitentiary. supporters say the pardon follows efforts by W H Gest and H C Cleveland and a circulating petition. He will arrive home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Beardsley
Hamilton
Fred A. Cramer
Springfield
Messrs
W. H. Gest
H.C Cleveland
W.H. Gest
E . Sweeney
H C Cleaveland
Balloon Journey Letters From the Past Reach Home
A balloon sent up from Wm Range’s garden near Moline bears July 7 1884 on a card. Days later a note arrives dated July 16 1864 from Mt Joy Scott County Iowa saying the balloon was found torn but ticket intact, with a brief apology about tearing. Separate item notes C A Rose starting a foundation for a residence on Seventh Avenue Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.Range
Wm. Range
Moline
Henry A. Schneckloti
Mt. Joy
Scott County
Iowa
C. A. Rose
Moline Pump Company
Seventh Avenue
Twenty-third
Twenty-fourth Streets
Rock Island
Instrumental Concert at Runge's Garden by Great Western Band
William Runge hosts an instrumental concert at his Davenport garden on Saturday August 2 with the Great Western Band. Doors open 7:30 p.m. and the concert starts 8:00 p.m. An admission of twenty five cents includes dancing to follow the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Runge
Great Western Band
Davenport
Geo. Wigand
Frankenfield
Gavotte
Moses
Bucalossi
Potpouri
Boquet
Boyer
Progressive Liberal League Holds Meeting at Masonic Hall
The Liberal League held a meeting at Masonic Hall last evening with short speeches on the league’s object. A thorough interest was shown and the next meeting is set for two weeks from last night with music expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Liberal League
Masonic Hall
Pleasant Valley News Roundup Reflects Harvest and Daily Life
The Pleasant Valley column notes a two thirds harvest this year, abundant slough hay, and Sharp Silvis recovering in Rock Island while Mrs Silvis nears full recovery. Visitors include Miss Mary Gates from Moline. Children’s day drew a large crowd and Dan Smith plans a new threshing machine. Harry Emerson works for Sharp Silvis hauling coal to Carbon Cliff. An eight pound boy arrived for Billy Wining, and John McDonald lost five dollars to a wheel of fortune while returning from Moline. A Sunday wind storm damaged crops. Dan Smith will thrash George Crawford’s rye. Billie Porter fills in at the bank for Sharp Bilvis. George Raniday of Carbon Cliff builds a new home and Mrs Skinner is improving after attending the children’s service. George Evans begins a new engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Sharp Silvis
Rock Island
Dan Smith
Harry Emerson
Argillo Works
Carbon Cliff
Billy Wining
John McDonald
Will Corbin
Henry Evans
Moline
John
George Crawford
Dan
Billie Porter
Sharp Bilvis
Mack Poston
George Raniday
Skinner
George Evans
Hog Trade Continues Strong With Promising Seller
A merchant pursues buying and selling hogs with evident skill and confidence. Observers expect continued success in this venture as demand and prices sustain the market.
From One Who Has Been There Mo inez July 80th 1884
A Northwest travel letter describes lands in Palo Alto Emmet and Nobles counties Iowa and southwest Minnesota. The writer notes prairie beauty and rising land prices six to eight dollars per acre and mentions Swedish settlers, new town sites on a railroad line, and local religious activities including Sunday school and prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Inez
the Dispatch
Palo Alto
Emmet
Iowa
St. Paul
O. A. Anderson
Sioux City & St. Paul
Minnesota
Nobles
Jackson Counties
Northwest
Moline
Cedar Rapids
Nobles County
Andrew Matsen
Marriage Sparks Bluff Racket By Young Locals
In Stewartville, Nick Wirig and Martha Dour quietly wed on Tuesday. A gang of noisy youths demanded beer money, twice followed by more disturbances, prompting Wirig to pay them to avoid trouble. After further threats they left, promising a return that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Wirig
A. Norling’s
Martha Dour
Whig
Mead
Stewartville
Runge
Crops Promise In Southeast Moline And Local Talk
Southeast Moline reports crops look very promising including a baby crop. Mr. and Mrs. Ransom celebrate their 20th anniversary on Monday. The Black Hawk on the war path, with the James boys ready to thrash per contract as the community waits for a steam thrasher arrival. The latest horse trade is said to have occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
Burg
B. B's
Black Hawk
James
Sabbath School Convention Sets August 10 Meeting In Watertown
The Sabbath School convention gathers in Watertown with afternoon and evening sessions starting at 1 o clock at the venue. Lawn sociable planned for next Tuesday at Ed Warren home to raise funds for the local minister. Mrs Livergood dies after illness. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM led by Rev McCown. family and community offer condolences. Verite notes July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Mary Cowell
Grandpa Griffiths
Bro. Rowe
Cable Primitive M. E. Church
Ed. Warren
Reward Offered for Return of Green Parrot
A green parrot is missing and a liberal reward will be paid for its return. The notice is signed by Frank Johnson.
Unclaimed Mail At Moline Post Office July 31 1884
Weekly list of letters remaining unclaimed in the Moline Illinois post office Rock Island county includes Berg August aseliey Mrs Mary Beach C F Jr Lashden Miss Anna Bliss F H Mapes Louie A Biddison J A Merton Win aja Biddison J A Miller Win A Carlson A Nelson Aleck Engdale Ida C Nilson Elof FOCI TOSS Peterson P G Holengren Ida Ragan John Holenquist Fredric Rinse C B Jacobson C A Schroder Peter Johanson W T Swanson Bettie Johnson Olof Towers Cal Johnson Frank Walker B F Kahuk Fritz Wood Abble M When calling for these letters say advertised and give date of list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Illinois
Berg
Aseliey
Mary Beach C. F. Jr
Lashden
Anna Bliss
F. H. Mapes
Louie A. Biddison
J. A. Merton
Aja Biddison
J. A. Miller
A Carlson A. Nelson
Aleck Engdale
Ida C. Nilson
Elof Foci
Toss “Peterson
P. G. Holengren
Ida Ragan
John Holenquist
Fredric Rinse C. B. Jacobson
C. A. Schroder
Peter Johanson
W. T. Swanson
Bettie Johnson
Olof Towers
Cal Johnson
Frank Walker
B. F. Kahuk
Fritz Wood
Abble
For Sale 10 Acre Property With Two Houses And Outbuildings
A 10 acre parcel near Danbelichn's addition to Moline with two houses barns and orchards is for sale. Terms available on the premises or via Chas C. Chamberlin Hutchinson Reno County Kansas. The Swedish Gymnastic Society has ordered suits of white ducking pants and matching flannel shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbelichn
Moline
Chas C. Chamberlin
Hutchinson
Reno County
Kansas
Booming Prices At Atkinson's Gallery
Card photos sell for $1.00 per dozen while cabinets bring $2.00 per dozen at Atkinson's gallery. The lively market notes a surge in demand for small decorative pieces as vendors advertise affordable collectibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Residence Lots on the Bluff for Easy Payments
Real estate notice offers residence lots in a premier Bluff location with easy payments and a house for rent. Enquiries directed to the DisPater office.
Congressional Convention Henderson McDonongah
Fragmentary notes show a congressional convention reference with names Henderson and McDonongah and a stray fragment Remine Fres tna weeeee. The readable text provides no clear event details or dates to confirm outcomes or participants.
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Sees Moline, Ill
City, Council
J. I. Mregan
Wessel
Oldefest
Weasel
Morice
Cornei
Fifteenth
Davis & Co
Seventeenth
P. WH. Petenson
W. W. Wells
A. C. Gfrout
J.J. Meegan
Rk. He Witson
Oon Moline
Eer
Derek Ge Boar
Eghteenth Street
Mayorene Os
Ae Avenue
J.8
Keator Lumber
Elson Saulsbury & Co
G.D. Woop
BP. H. Wessel
Killinger & Trumble
Beiler Works
Twelfth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Seventh Streets
Nels Pierce
Third Avenue
Deere & Co
Said Avenue
Eighth Street
Eight Street
H. Wilso
P. H. Wessel
J. T. Meegan
G. D. Woodward
Committee On Bridges
Ald. Oldefest
Fourteenth Avenue
Thirteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Sixteenth
Imarshnal
Council Bluffs
S T. Paul
Muscatine
Burlington
Sioux City
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Lemars
The
Liberal League
Pleasant Valley
Henry Adamson
Charles Frary
Charles
Watertown
Eva Dunn
Hillersburg
Mr. Wood
Edna Warren
Michigan
Eva Kittredge
Miss Jessie
Chicago
Steve Allsbrow
Frank Johnson
Khemen
James A. Carter
PomTm
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