Beardsley Earned Fortunes Sketches Career
Major James M. Beardsley, veteran lawyer and Civil War officer, died recently. A Rock Island figure, he rose from translator in the county clerk’s office to colonel, then served as county clerk and notable attorney, contributing to state and national politics and earning several fortunes. He married Laurany Conet, leaving three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Beardsley
M. T. Stafford
E. H. Bowman
John Buford
G. A
H. C Cleaveland
S V
H C Connelly
William McConochie
Anton Delsenrot
J. M. Beardsley
Rock Island
Chautauqua County
Ellington
Six Nations
James
Young Beardsley
Rock Island County
Illinois
Major Beardsley
Edsall
Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railway
United States Supreme Court
Robert G. Ingersoll
Emery Storrs
J. D. Caton
Beardsley
New Orleans
Haven
Tilden
John Sherman
James A. Garfield
Ae Cle Matthews
Oblej
M. 8. Quay
Major
Texas
Matthias Schnell
Farwells
Chicago
Rock Island Arsenal
Hennepin Canal
Washington
8. C. Plummer
Laurany C. Conet
Joseph Conet
The
Fly
Wyman J.ardsley
Harry G. Brooks
Amanda Beardsley
Ezra Beardsley
Pasadena
Cal
Philora Stephens
Meadville
Ole Olson protests railroad shutdown at Bishop Hill
A letter from Ole Olson of Bishop Hill describes his frustration with the R. I. & P. railroad managers for abandoning convenient trains. He laments the loss of service, the impact on deliveries and Zelma Peterson, and threatens action if trains are not restored.
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Ole Olson
Bishop Hill
Peoria
Bisket Hill
Ellenois
Das State
Eddytur
Peory
Svedona
Zelma Peterson
Zelma
Assessors Sustained on Valuation Dispute Between Moline and Rock Island
The board of review upheld the assessors figures for Moline and Rock Island finding no evidence to support raising valuations. Comparisons showed Moline was not undervalued relative to Rock Island. Officials say East Moline requires careful review and substantial time to reach satisfactory assessments.
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Board of Review
Rock Island
Moline
Rock Island i
East Moline
Pearl Found by Buffalo Fisherman in Mississippi River
One of the finest pearls ever found in the Mississippi was discovered near Buffalo Iowa by H C Carl a Buffalo fisherman. He noticed a large shells on the bank and retrieved a large perfect pearl from inside it.
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Mississippi
Buffalo
H.C. Carl
Carl
SONS
Aston
Resignation of Carbondale Guard Lieutenant Tied to Union
Adjutant-General's department was asked to investigate the resignation of George R. Taylor, second lieutenant of the Carbondale company, Fourth regiment. Reports say the switchmen’s union pressured Taylor to join or quit his guard post, threatening his job. Colonel Tanner relayed facts to John G. Drennan, who pledged to investigate for the Illinois Central railroad. Taylor had been elected a year and a half ago from the ranks. His resignation remains unaccepted.
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Fremont
Beardsley
Lyon
Wilson's Creek
Quincy McNeil
Sherman
Fifteenth
Chickasaw Bayou
Wyman
Vicksburg
Steele
Joe Johnston
Grant
Chattanooga
Memphis
Osterhaus
Hooker
Missionary Ridge
Ringgold Gap
Adjutant-General’s Department
Scott
Springfield
George R. Taylor
Carbondale
Tanner
Taylor
Switchmen's Union
John G. Drennan
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises New Energy
A vintage advert claims Burdock Blood Bitters cure torpid liver and restore vitality, suggesting the product can make a new man or woman by energizing the body and alleviating headaches and stomach issues.
Sterling Electric Cars Ready for Interurban Service
The Sterling Dixon and Eastern Electric railway plans interurban and city service with nine motor cars and nine trailers. Four city cars carry about thirty passengers while five interurban cars seat sixty. one baggage car serves milk deliveries. Twelve conductors and twelve motormen will manage traffic, and gravel pits near Prairieville and Gap Grove support track ballast. Cars expected to run within twenty days in Sterling.
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Sterling, Dixon and Eastern Electric Railway
Sterling
Dixon
Rock Falls
Specia
Dixon Milk Factory
St. Louis
Prairieville
Gap Grove
Higgins
A Helping Hand Inspires Readers On Kidney Pain Relief
Testimony from J. D. Oslund of 1016 Fourteenth Street supports Doan's Kidney Pills sold at Clendenin's drug store. He says after twenty three years in Moline Piow shops he suffered chronic headaches and kidney discomfort, but the pills cured his last attack and he advises others suffering kidney complaints or back ache to use them.
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Beardsley
C. Plummer
Thirteenth
Sherman
Plummer
Altho
Osterhaus
Fifteenth Army Corps
J. D. Oslund
Fourteenth Street
Moline Piow
Doan
Clendenin
Walsh
Davenport
Waterworks Pump Engine To Be Dropped In
Five car shipment of a 65 ton Holly Mfg pump from Lockport N Y arrives in Moline for the new waterworks. Two flat cars contain parts, with a first car already delivered and two more due. The five section engine will power the plant once the filter begins operation, with old pumps kept only for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Holly Mfg. Co
Lockport
N. Y
Humphreys Medicine Co Advertises Remedies
An early 20th century ad offers a mail order list of treatments for fevers spraints rheumatism throat issues and general weakness. Mentions book and price options and lists the New York address at William and John Streets for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Price
Humphreys
Immense Tobacco Purchase By Peoria Maker
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria Illinois purchased the largest shipment of high grade tobacco ever mind by a cigar manufacturer. The deal covers fancy selected tobacco for the Single Binder brand and guarantees the entire supply. The transaction would make the Lewis factory the largest holder of top grade tobacco in the United States.
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Frank P. Lewis
Peorla Til
Lewis
United States
Herald-Transcript
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Chipplannock Cemetery
Illinois Infantry
United States Service
John B. Wyman
Near
Gabe
Tee
Matthews
Louisiana
Rutherford B. Hayes
Hayes
National Committee
Roy J. Entrikin
Margaret Russell
Moliner
W. J. Entrikin
Sacred Heart Church
Isu
Margaret L. Russell
J. F. Lockney
Johnussell
Fifth Avenue
Dées Moined
Rock Island Road
Hig Lady Love
Zélma
Minnenesota
Mastur Eddytur
Postoffice
Nothar
Mettota Ete E
Tiorte
Adjutant-General
Switchman
Citi
Zens
Testi
Arn
D.C
Thonusand Pollars
Dewend-Kuschmann
Third Avenue
Moline, Illinois
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