South Florida boom described by L. Max Yreel in Jacksonville
In a Jacksonville dispatch from November 20, 1884, L. Max Yreel extols South Florida and Indian River, selling land value and grove profits. He cites Creech’s 10 acre tract at $760 per acre, predicts future prices doubling, and notes large profits from groves like Turk ey Creek and Gen Speer grove. He urges readers to buy now before prices rise.
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Jacksonville
Florida
South
J. B. Creech
Turkey Creek Grove
Creech
South Florida
Indian River
Speer Grove
Dbanford
Anis Little Peninsula
Golden Dawn by J H Potts Receives Prominent Endorsements
A new work titled The Golden Dawn or Light on the Great Future by Rev J H Potts is praised as a six hundred page compilation of ideas from over three hundred writers. Clergy and scholars hail it as a valuable, readable reference on life beyond and the future, with strong endorsements from C I Monrean and W L Sanders.
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J.H. Potts
Christian Advocate
J. H. Potts
W. Laxapon Sandens
First Baptist Church
Moline
Leman- Brand Case and Ballot Fraud Claims
The Chicago Evening Journal reports Republicans accuse Democrats of ballot theft to install Brand over Leman in the State Senate race. Allegations claim hundreds of Republican ballots were swapped with forged split-tickets, denying Leman a rightful victory and risking a Democratic United States Senate influence.
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State Senate
Leman
Brand
United States
Chicago Evening Journal
November Marriage Licenses in County Clerk Records
The County Clerk issued numerous marriage licenses during November listing individuals such as Gustav Forster and Anna Lingner, Cornelius Collins and Mary O'Donnell, Wadsworth and Cora Huey, Stelch and Mary Frahm, Peters and Emma Beck, and many others. The long roster includes names like John Gubin and Julia Bresnaham, Esther McQuaid and Wickliffe Kunckel, and Henry Hass among dozens of couples.
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Gustav Forster
Anna Lingner
Cornelius Collins
Mary O'Donnell
Albert W. Wadsworth
Cora B. Huey
Peter Stelch
Mary Frahm
William Peters
Emma Beck
John J. Corbin
Margaret West
John M. Lagerblad
Ida Carlson
William Nowak
Emma Selchetz
Theodor Harder
Caroline Bancher
John Gubin
Julia Bresnaham
John G. Corns
Esther KE. McQuaid
Wickliffe Kun
James Megarvey
Fila Lighton
William Knees
Flora Semerau
John Koester
Murgatha Hell
Elmer
Mangold
Hmmna Witter
Joseph Seidel
Kuende Wich
Mangold Witter Wedding In City I Do at Parents Home
Elmer Mangold and Miss Emma Witter wed at the bride’s parents residence Monday evening. Rev. C L Morgan officiated with close relatives present. The couple left for Chicago at 8:05 p m and will settle in Florida where Mangold begins a photography business with his father.
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Elmer Mangold
Emma Witter
C. LL Morgan
Congregational Church
Chicago
Vlrida
Manwold
Mr. Marigold
Florida
Obituary for Lena Korlann In Brief Death Notice
Mrs Lena Korlann died after a brief illness at age twenty. She resided on thethe and was in the country five weeks. She was married to John Korlann and left no children. The funeral held at 2 PM from the residence and burial followed at Riverside cemetery.
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Lena Korlann
John Korlann
Riversiue
Local South Moline Assessors Question Sparks Campaign Talk
Local politics in South Moline stirs as candidates discuss the assessor post. J C Moore is approached about a possible run on the National ticket after prior decline. Moore hints a one term goal and vows to challenge elites, while supporters expect him to influence township politics.
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South Moline
J.C Moore
John
Jobo
The Price of Lumber Monthly Price List Meeting
The regular monthly price list meeting of the lumber dealers in Chicago drew about twenty five attendees. M W Shoenaker was elected chairman and a fair average price list was adopted. Prices will drop by 1 on clear and select 2 inch boards and dressed flooring. Secretay Hotchkins noted stock levels were below last December due to heavy shipments the past month.
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Chicago
M. W. Shoenaker
Hotchkins
Miss Addie Albrecht Returns Home from Iowa Visit
Miss Addie Albrecht arrives home in town after a year in Iowa visiting friends. Mrs. C J Arenschield travels to Eldon Iowa to visit her son Dr E M Arenschield. Mrs. D Y Allabrow leaves for Missouri where husband Austin Beals is ill. Miss Eva Dunn of Millersburg visits sister Mrs W L Wood. November 26 1884. VERITE.
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Addie Albrecht
Iowa
C. J. Arenchield
Eldon, Iowa
Dr. E. M. Arenschield
Eva Dunn
Millersburg
W. L. Wood
Colona Happenings and Local Updates
Colona reports Mr Grasson improving from rheumatism while Miss Bertha Bechtia recovers from illness. Stadtmaater’s child suffered a severe facial kick from a horse. Bridge crews left for Chicago as the project ends after five months and eight 150 foot spans with a safe record. Mrs Jesse McGuinty and brother Johnnie Murphy recuperate at home. Murphy contemplates southern rail work. Electric Bitters touted as a blood purifier and tonic with guarantees sold by Richards and Sohrbeck.
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Grasson
Stadtmaater
Bertha Bechtia
Chicago
Jesse McGuinty
Johnnie Murphy
Paul P
Richards & Sohrbeck
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Moline, Ill
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Missouri
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Verite
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Mishler
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Commerce
Philadelphia
Parker
Rock Island & Davenport
Reimer Reimers
Clasaks
Third Avenue
Metrly
Keator Alse
ER. L. Cook
Wallace’s
12Th Street
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Simoge Gould & CO
August Seberlien
Iowa State
Davenport
J. P. Lindstrom Furniture and Cabnet Maker
Fitch Avenue
Aving
Mone
Brady St
J. Musier
W. A. Hayes
AAC
Cleaveland
Hayes & Cleaveland
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Rock Island
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Wilim Kk. Moore
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Money
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Meese & Holland
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London & Lancashire
Fire Association of
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Connaughton
U.S.A
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Murphy
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Pat
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Torney
Hoomsa 3
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Rock Island, Ills
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Sixteenth Street
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Tllinois
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Davison
16Th Street
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Keater House
Sears
Fredrik Westerberg
Post
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Browning's Law Isuiding
Ttosa
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Iil
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Coset Advantages
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Peoria
Otta la Salle
Geneesv
Illinois
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Washington
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West Sibe Town City
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Avoca
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Duthrie Center
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Trenton
Cameron
Kansas City
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Learworth
Atchison
Kanaas
Great Rock Island
Pullman
Missouri River
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Albert Lea
Hewline
Benda
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Canada
ST. John
Wibe-Pree
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