Local notes from Rapids City and plans for glass roofing
Miss May Carr visits Rapids City as The Argillo Company ships tile and brick widely. Fred and Henry Pugh plan a Dakota farm return in April for another summer’s work. Andrew O’Brien becomes leader of a writing school replacing Professor Owens. Mr. Sloth of Chicago repairs organs and sewing machines. A teachers meeting at Mr. Murray’s residence shifts to informal discussion about Lanner Wilson’s glass roofing project for Moline. Councils discuss stock plans and Chicago builders’ opinions, with Donlin aiding investigation and Donlin tied to the Union Depot project in Chicago. The group expects a stock company formation and a formal report soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Carr
Rapids City
Argillo Company
Fred
Henry Pugh
Dakota
Anoother
Andrew O'Brien
Owens
Andy
Sloth
Chicago
McCown
J. L. Murray
Ezra Wildher
Lanner L. Wilson
Youngstown
Ohio
Wilson
John H. Donlin
Donlin
Union Depot
Moline
Lane & Woodworth Company
Pleasant Valley Coal Incident and Local Illnesses
Jim Corbin’s party followed runaway horses to Hergley’s shaft after trouble at Silvis’ coal banks. Leaf Evans is ill with intermittent fever, Dr. Hunter attending. Jim Evans has scarlet fever. Wm. McDonald with pleurisy. Phil Wildher injured by a discharged gun from a store incident at Carbon Cliff. piece of barrel damaged roof and minor injuries. Dated March 20th, 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Corbin
Silvis
Hergley
Jim
Leaf Evans
Dr. Hunter
Jim Evans
Wm. McDonald
Phil Wildher
Carbon Cliff
Br.Chamberlin
Phil
J. A
M. E. Festival Aims to Brighten Rainy Evening in Watertown
The Watertown M. E. festival drew praise despite showers and poor roads. Tables were re-spread with abundant food, the junior class sang well, and proceeds reached about thirty five dollars. George Smith faced an attempted robbery near the Junction while en route to Moline. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Sible of Savanna visited relatives here. Verite March 19 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Moline
John O'Connor
Arden Sible
Savannahare
Colona Scene Reflects Small Town Business Uptick
Mr Sherrill and his brother are fitting a machine to extract rock for the coming season while Mr Brown prepares new apartments west of his store. Wright and family returned to Moline last Wednesday, and Glassan readies a potato patch as signs of activity in the Rock River area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrill
Brown
Wright
Moline
Glassan
Johnnie. Iing
Rock River
B.S
Davenport Business College Promises Success
An advertisement urges young men to prepare for business success at Davenport Business College. It claims the school is superior and offers strong prospects for students entering the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buseens
Business College
Davenport
Thief Detected In Store Larceny Case At Square
A man giving the name Fred Nepka bought a ham from Wm. Calentaky at 13 cents a pound and slipped small caps and saucers into his pocket. Three witnesses stopped him, he surrendered the items, and he was taken to the Square’s office for larceny trial. He claimed Rock Island residence and a $3,000 house, asked Mayor Mott to testify to his character, and said the act was a joke. The court bound him to $50 bonds for the next circuit term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nepka
Wm. Calentaky
Rock Island
Mott
Circuit Court
Tragic Scalding Death Of Three Year Old Boy
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Peterson on Nineteenth street died after a boilingscaulding accident. A colored woman set a bucket of boiling water on the floor and the child fell in. He suffered spasms and died yesterday evening. Funeral is set for two tomorrow from the family home with Rev Newman of the Swedish Methodist Church officiating. The family receives broad sympathy from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Peterson
Nineteenth Street
Peter
Newman
Swedish Methodist Church
Rock Island Democrats Name Ward Candidates
Democratic primaries were held in Rock Island wards with alderman nominees listed for each. In the Fifth ward some votes were struck under a ruling disallowing National eligibility, while in the Sixth and Seventh wards National candidates were endorsed. Nominees include John C. Lafrenz, John Volk, Henry Lidders, Briggs, August Huesing, Michael Brennen, and Jas E. Larkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
John C. Lafrenz
John Volk
Henry Lidders
Briggs
August Huesing
Bixch
Michael
Brennen
Jas
E. Larkin
The Bridge Railway Proposal Faces Public Debate
In a strong editorial stance the Rock Island Union defends a horse railway plan, arguing monopolies can serve public needs, compare to postal service, and insist the project will benefit workers and the three cities while offering low fares and shared profits despite opposing ferry interests. It urges support for the bridge railway and condemns opposition as shortsighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Union
Bridge Railway
Horse Railway Company
Stree
SeAge Metso Ay Amt
Tavestiente
Train passengers foil bank bandits near Davenport
Three men attempted a robbery on a westbound train from Rock Island to Davenport. Officer Meenan intercepted two suspects at the Rock Island depot. the third escaped but was later recaptured in Davenport. Suspects identified as John Smith and Frank Barton. Erickson confirms Barton. Bond and check details tied to C. H. Merge EB, Morgan, and M. H. House. News notes on rail extensions and schedules follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josha’ Ba Erickson
Galva
Yestay
Nebraska
Davenport
Davanport
Rock
Oncor Meenan
Rock Island
Meenan
Rock’ ‘Sland
John Smith
Frank Barton
Erickson
Burton
Mortis & Essex Railway
C. H
Morgan
M. H. House
Hei
Devenporgee
Feon
Wes
KW “Davenport
Rock Yeland
Lumber supply forecast from Minnesota survey marks 1883 84 season
Deputy surveyor Levering of Minnesota reports that the winter log cut on the Mississippi yields a 1884 mill supply of about 628.5 million feet, with 175.6 million feet used outside Minneapolis and roughly 53 million feet for local mills. Overstock stems from the 1882 peak. water levels and rafting basins affect the season’s pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Mississippi
Surveyor General's
Misssissippi
Minneapolis
Amay
Santee Elke
Affaars Ma
Casino Roller Skating Rink to Open April 14 in Chicago
The new rink at State and Twenty-fourth streets in Chicago will measure 125 by 400 feet with an 82 by 190 foot skating surface. It features two feet of small stones pressed, nine inches of imported concrete, and two inch deep hard white maple flooring. A State street front balcony will hold 1,000 spectators, and a wide promenade will circle the building for surface views. Opening is set for April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino
State and
Twenty-fourth Streets
Chicago
State Street
Unclear OCR fragment mentions suspicious travelers and government claims
Fragmentary text warns of two deadbeaks traveling under aliases claiming government authority. Mentions towns and potential deception. content highly garbled and unresolved.
Art Exhibition Opens at Keator House with Local Works
The Keator House hosts a two room display of amateur works by city residents led by Miss Wheeler. Many pieces including Miss Wheeler’s wall tapestry painting and several oil and pastel works are shown along with entries by Mrs. Moll Follett Mrs. J E Blakeman Miss Stella Barnard and others. The show is free to the public until 10 pm and highlights the teacher’s two year effort and pupil progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keator
First National Bank
Ak Ll
Wheeler
Keatey
Misa
Cullen Bryant
Oll
Norway
Raquet River
Nahant
Lower
Mississippi
Moll
H. E. Barber
Kensington
J. B. Pavison
Woods
New Hampshire
the Pines
Stella Barnard
J. E. Blakemaan
John Holt
R. C. Boyd
Rose
Marine View
Colorado
Good Templars
Bertha Ferguson
Yosemite Valley
Nellie Stevens
Sarah Doyle
Elia Nason
Kate Candee
W. F. Cram
Clara Dunn
Minnie Mills
Beth Morgan
Biss
Frankie Lobdell
Fisher Girl
Switzerland
Mra
Ed Keator
Julia’ Hullis
Madonna
Autumn Beene
Death of Ex-Alderman William Barber Stuns Rock Island
West Rock Island and Moline residents were startled by news of Ex-Alderman William Barber of Rock Island dying in Sugar Creek Iowa. Barber, 84, born July 4 1880 in England, had lived in Rock Island since 1878 and served as seventh ward alderman. He ran a contracting and stone cutting business and reportedly left $5,000 insurance. The body was expected to arrive tonight with funeral details undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
William T. .Barber
Barber
M. @. Mille
Sugar Creek
Lows
Wilton Junction
Tiis
Bartons Bt. David
Somershire
England
Elizabeth Agbuckley
Manchester
Chicago
Mr. Garber
Rock Inland
Seventh Ward
Molling
Moline
Teds
Qdd
Partial Ownership Change Reported in Davenport Firm
A Davenport Gazette notice outlines a partial change of ownership involving Benson Brow and a known city firm of attorneys. Eva Benson will be actively involved in management while Beth Morgan's continued role is unclear. Further details and final arrangements are promised soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Gazette
Benson, Brow
Atorneys
Heny
Eva ‘Benson
Annassament
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Pleasant Valley
Agi
Watertown
Colona
Rock Island Democrats
Rock—Island
Delawar Grands
Fackawanni Railroad
South
Buffalo
Toledo
Lake Shore
Northern Pacific
Portland
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Northwestern
Cassenger
Se-Paul
Ore
Tacoma
Union Pacific
Denver
Rio Grande
E. P. Vining
Burlington Road
Pullman
Mexican Central Railroad
Northwestern Traffic Association
Keator House
Volty
Migs Wheeler
Mr. Barber
William H. Barber
Rubbard
Light Guard
Blackburn
Kentucky
N.B. Baford
Zeesur Talatapad
Wil
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