Passenger Train Services Between Davenport and Minneapolis
The notice outlines daily trains except Sundays from Davenport to Minneapolis via various lines, with dining and palace sleeper cars, and night services toward Minneapolis. It notes direct Dakota Minnesota routes, connections in union depots, and stations at Moline for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Hook Island
Pacific Railway
Moline
East Ward
Chicago
Minnesota
Chicago Express
LaBalle
Palace
Tigers
Omaha
Kansas Ci
Davenport
Kansas City
Atchison
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Dasenport Atlanic
Rock Inland
Atlantic
Minneapolis
ST Pats
Krachus Minnespolis
Faust Express
Minnespolis
Chauge
Paul
Union
Dakota
Naber
M & St P
C.B &Q
Holiday buyers sweep through Canton shops
The notice lists price drops and displays at Simon Hirsch's Canton and at Samuelson and Johnson for holiday presents. It notes cheap millinery at Fisk and Dimeck Gotto Co, and promotions on fur bargains and cloaks. A train collision near New Libanon, Ohio, kills a porter and injures others, with the Kiralfy troupe unharmed onboard.
Christmas Arrives as City Notices Roll In
One week to Christmas and a string of short notices covers death summaries, travel plans, and local business notes. Residents Mxasne Will Qua s Veuix and Johony Cady plan returns from the East next week, with Tuk Miseca Anole Katle Deere Ella Nason also set to be home for the holidays. Ma Joan Taeanon departs Saturday evening for Deere & Co. interests, Absent two months. Skerary & Co. wait on damages before resuming post holiday work, Rock Island Street Railway car compared to cold globe. Samuelson Johnson advertise furniture while Mary Jackson praised for opera singing in Naiad Queen. Capt Morris residence near Atkinson and Illinois streets eyed for sale, cash then time payments. Richards Sobrheck offer Mark Twats scrap books. Cleudenin's stocks books and poems. Wagner's Opera House hosts Turners Kraenzchen with Biehl’s band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Davenport
Hackmen
A F Richampson
Davenport Democrat
New York City
Times
Richardson
The
Democrat
New York
Frank Richardson
Vaughan
Wagner
Opera House
Rock Laland
Herootore
Local notes and ads from Geneseo and Davenport
Survey party finishes section to Milan and begins line toward Watertown. Rock River bridge due for closure during ice work. Miss O L Dunlap resigns from Union Malleable Iron Co to join N Chester & Co as bill clerk and assistant bookkeeper next week. Geneseo Cattle Company charter filed with Scott County officials, with $100,000 capital to buy raise and sell cattle horses mules sheep and hogs, including stock in Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O L Dunlap
Union Mallable Iron Company
N Chester & Co
Bill Clerk
Miss Dunlap
Geneseo Cattle Company
County Recorder
Scott County
E C. Moderville
F H. McArthur
Mr. Miller
Geneseo
Frank H. Shelley
Frank L Dodge
Davenport
Indian Territory
Burnett Accepts Cook Challenge to Debate Prohibition
C C Burnett has accepted Dr Cook's challenge to debate the liquor prohibition amendment topic, with the discussion scheduled to take place in this city soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Burnett
Dr. Cook
Union Exchange saloon keeper injured in fall
Ws Sonnoxper, saloon keeper of the Union Exchange, attempted to eject a drunken man from his premises and fell dislocating his right shoulder. Dr. Davison attended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ws Sonnoxper
Union Exchange
Davison
Body found in trunk at C B and Q depot Galesburg
A report states a man’s body with throat cut from ear to ear was found in a trunk at the C B and Q depot in Galesburg. A man who had a check for the trunk has been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Clara Kevoca Receives 12000 for Singing in Paris
Clara Louisx Kevoca to earn 12000 for performing twenty eights in Paris at 800 dollars a night. She praises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a great remedy for coughs and colds and fears hoarseness if attacked unexpectedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Louisx Kevoca
Paris
Dr Bull
City Schools Close For Holiday Vacation
City announces holiday vacation starting next Friday with school closures. Students will perform planned programs Thursday and Friday afternoons as part of the observance. Public urged to attend and support the events.
City lamp diagram committee named by Electric Light Co
Canyon Richards Suhrbeck Massrs C F Grantz and HH Suhr beck appointed to map lamp needs and locations for the city. They will report forthcoming. Also notice Clendenin's offers 3001 writing desks and work boards, with a few beating stores to be closed out cheap at Cassey McKeever's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Grantz
HH Suhrbeck
The
Electric Light Co
Casse] & McKeever's
Letters From California Hardware Men Reach Moline
Cart Wu G Morris reports letters from J W Morey in Santa Rosa California and C O Mitchel in Suter Creek Amador County while Mank Twain scrap books are noted at Clendening The Rev Burnett may discuss temperance at the opera house soon and a public call for further talks is hinted Also a holiday gifts tip promotes U S Clothing Co with claimed value and proof of deals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cart Wu G
Burnett
U 8 Clothing Co
Local Sales and Marital News in Late Dispatches
Richard A Donaupsox and Miss Laura J Conway wed at the bride’s sister’s residence with Rev Cryer officiating and depart for Chicago. Kinney, a steamer deckhand, fled after a fatal shooting. captured in Memphis. murder arraignment to follow in Tennessee. Also notes on holiday goods and footwear sales, Hood & Co plaques, and Cassell & McKeever’s JAPANNED ware plus Belmont Christmas candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A Donaupsox
Sand
Laura J. Conway
Rock Island
J J. Parks
Cryer
CRI & P
Chicago
Donaldson
Ice Bridge Toll Controversy Disputes Rock Island Crossing
Report notes a new improvised bridge between ice and shore at Rock Island used to haul passengers for ten cents. Hackmen threaten tolls and deception to force crossers, while law limits toll access. Davenport readers warned against paying and urged safe, legal crossing.
Gettysburg merchants unveil new atyle dinner basket
Govin & Co announces a new atyle dinner basket at Cassel and McKeever's as part of an expanded assortment. The item is aimed at furnishing homes with versatile dining storage and presentation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atyle
Cassel & McKeever's
County Clerk Finalizes 1882 Tax Extension Totals
County Clerk Donaldson completed the abstract for 1882 which shows a grand total of 840,018.72 in taxes. The figures break out the totals by township within the county. A separate line notes a humorous aside about a person who mocked a telegraph request with a camera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson
Ioree
Xmas oral reviews in Clendenin's program of school events
Public school oral reviews are scheduled Thursday and Friday across high and seventh and eighth grades. The timetable lists arithmetic physiology geometry grammar room sessions and readings with room assignments and times. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Farrento's gold pens and pencils advertised, along with a note on large furniture selection from Samuelson and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoology Grammer Room
Latory
Araphy
Guardianship and Probate Actions Reported
Probate Court records show guardianship of minor heirs of Joseph C Bene deceased with guardian's account filed and approved. Estate of Phil Sherer deceased proof of death filed and will admitted to probate on subscribing witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Bene
Phil Sherer
Will
Debaters Planned on Prohibition Question
Dr Cook of this city and D C Burnett will debate prohibition next month in this city. Burnett accepts the challenge and outlines four questions on liquor control and personal liberty to be debated in January 1888 over two evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cook
D. C
Death of Mrs Bowen Widow of David Bowen at Rock Inland
Mrs Bowen aged and long suffering from heart disease was found dead in her bed this morning at Rock Inland. She leaves six children two sons and four daughters with one son deceased. Mr Bowen receives community sympathy as Mrs Bowen, a member of the Old Settlers Society, is to be mourned by the group. Funeral time was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
David Bowen
Rock Inland
Old Settlers Society
J. J Johnson
Michigan
Andalusia
Johnson
Fairy Opera At Wag ner's Opera House Four Night Run
The fairy opera will be given at Wagner's Opera House for four nights starting next Wednesday evening. Presented by home talent under Prof Clark a top practical musical director. Elegant costumes and eager public expected to patronize the show and be astonished by mature talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Opera House
Clark
Desperate Saloon Fight Leaves Miner Scarred in Coal Valley
In Coal Valley on Wednesday Win Vermer a coal miner and Fred Ross a wagon maker argued in a saloon. Vermer grabbed a red hot poker and burned Fred Rose then beat him, inflicting scalp wounds a broken nose and a cheek bone exposed. Rose lies in a precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Valley
Win
Vermer
Fred Ross
Rose
Verner
Unclear Post Office Letter List and Local Notes
Notices list remaining unclaimed letters for the week ending December 21 1882 at Moline Rock Island county alongside local incidents. The column recalls J J Johnson missing since April last and possible suicide, a Chicago minister Geo H Peeke’s unhappy church situation and elderly church heating issues, and S. B. Crampton visiting from Chicago for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Kndas
Local Notes and Social Touches From Davenport and Rock Island
Mr H M Reynolds has been ill recently. Mr and Mrs Samuel Bruner visited Davenport Tuesday. Miss Currie Allan returned home from Davenport where she studied. Charles Ashdown’s team tipped in front of Dr Fleming’s residence, spilled corn but no serious damage. Miss M Thompson of Rock Island visited Miss Ells Rowe. Donnavin’s Tennesseeans gave a concert at the ME church last Friday to a crowded house. Dec 21 GaTHERER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Reynolds
Samuel Bruner Apert
Davenport
Currie Allan
Chas. Ashdown
Dr. Fleming
M Thompson
The Historians Relative. Frendgol testimonial from Cleveland
James S. Presacorr of Cleveland testimonials that Safe Kidney and Save Cure cured his Brights disease after all other remedies failed and doctors gave up. He praises H H Wanner & Co for supplying the medicine. The date is February 28, 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Unionx
Cleveland, O
H. H Wanner & Co
Frendgol
Brights
James
Inventor Walcott Tests New Combination Hammer Drill
The Dispatch reports O. D. Walcott’s combination hammer drill was thoroughly tested yesterday and today. Skelsey & Co. praise the device as well suited for improvement prior to patenting, with Walcott applying for a one year caveat to refine the design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D Walcott
Skelsey & Co
Walcott
Patent Office
Cordova man held on burglary charge before grand jury
John Boycy of Cordova is held on $500 bond to appear before the grand jury on burglary charges connected to the residence of Edward Ashdown near Cordova. He was arrested by Constable Vanderburg. A Christmas tree will decorate the Congregational church interior Tuesday evening with music and actresses expected. Rows J. Alexander, opponent of Jesse J Updegraff in the Baventwea h Ohio Congressional contest, has been nominated by the Democrats for the vacant seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boycy
Cordova
Edward Ashdown
Vanderburg
J. Alexander
Jesu J T Updegraff
Ohio
Moline Markets Report Mixed Agricultural Prices
Dull wheat slips to 214c for December with No 2 red winter and No 3 spring listed. Corn demand fair, December at 83 3/4 to 84 1/4c. oats and flaxseed steady to higher. dressed hogs steady near 16. Live cattle with small supply. hogs and sheep activity described as tighter with varied bids.
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Tuk Moline Review - Dispatch
Rusered
Mikter
Freight
Atchison Express
Assengers
Vila Eldon
Uttumwa
Knoxville
Leavenworth
Omana
Ksox
Binwestne
Samuelson & Jinaen
Btoess Lewis Lina
Magna Clausetts
Basin An
Gall
Fisk
D W. Dintock
Burlington
Tol Tinos
Coro Planter
Chen ‘Enio
Marseilles
George
Dimeck, Gotto & Co
Sea One
Sturrvers
Simon Hirsch
Harroup Fousnens
Fisk's
H R Dennourier
Mise Rosa Carl
E 8S Carl
Citizens National Bank
Parcnls
Dolmans
Auocur Menki
Campbel Pres Co
Campbell Press
Messrs
Thulin & Andreon
Merki
Fick
Molina
Badger State
Simon
Pittsburg
Cincinnati and St Louis
Foster
New Libanon
Petrs
Wharton
Canton Samuelson and Johnson
Mxasne
Cuas
Veuix
Johony Cady
Tuk Miseca Anole
Katle Deere
Ella Nason
Joan Taeanon
South
Deere & Co
Skerary & Co
Samuelson & Johnson's
Globe
Mary Jackson
Rock I Sland
Andrew
Samuelson & Johnson
Morris
Atkinson and
Ilinois Streets
Mark Twats
Richards & Sobrheck's
Giet Books
Cleudenin's
Wagner's
Biehl
Faincuitps
Clendenin
Sitmon Hirsch’s
Rock River
Bloomington
Brocabkp
Ilk
Henmn
Indica
Hun. Bros
Mar B Hautzer
Des Moines
Suhrbeck
Mank Twain
Clendening
Richards & Lehrbeck's
Coats’ and Clark
Alfred Wright
Solon Palmer
Wm Clendenin
Jim Kinney
Holloran
Estrute
Gor Up & Co
Mesara I Hood & Co
Lowell
Mags
Hood
Glen
Ans
C. I. Hoot & Co
Lowell, Maas
Cassell & McKeever
Belmont
Govin & Co
Ponteehr
General Railroad
Badalusia Te
Buffalo
Black Awk
Canoe C
Drury
Island
South Moline
South Rock Satan
Publicc Schools
Farrento
Samuelson & Jomnbon
Budden
Naiad
Glenn
Mar Roseman
Francis Griffin
Robert Sucenstrand
O J. Hager
E. Story
H R. Johanson
A Swanson
John J. Johnson
M Swanson
Henry Turn
John
L E.hevenway
P M
Geo. H. Peeke
Congregational
Blias
Peeke
Severn
Puoke
Crampton
Port
Buron
Moline Markets
Revelpta
Rees
Isd van Wood
Teem
Price
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