Cash Premium Drive Boosts Subscriptions in Rock Island County
The Review-Dispatra offers 50 cent cash premium for all subscriptions paid in advance. The program targets every school district in Rock Island County with liberal terms. Also notes teaching staff changes, spring farming work, Joslyn Society meeting highlights, and election of officers on March 20, 1882.
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Review- Pista H
Athoe
Caysser
Rock Island
Eabiva
J C. N Searle
Emma Crampton
Gregory Brown
Bert
Joslyn Society
Mother
Local notes from March 29 1684 and obituary hints
Fragmentary column recalls illness among county residents including Mr Courtn and Mr A am h with a sick child. Mentions Maple lanes sidewalk completion and a move to LeClaire for a new quarry. Mrs Hayward dies near ninetyone, leaving many descendants. Community gossip and spring anxieties circulate amid scant details.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at local event plans
Fragmentary text mentions public event, horses and hogs in neighborhood, with planning and spare time devoted to activities, but details are unreadable and unclear.
Milan News Notes on Mill, Farewell, and Local Politics
Milan reports a week of quiet streets due to bad bands. Alex Owens and G M Dickson return and forecast a favorable outlook for a Fort Madison paper mill. Thos C Spencer plans to move to California with his family next week. Milan folks plan a farewell party. The temperance group hosted an entertainment with a lively dance. The new Milan council was sworn in on Saturday the 25th with M Dickson as president and B F Ramsey, Wm Goldsmith, Dr J Huyett, W L Heath as councilors. kk B Olmsted named clerk and Thos Johnston treasurer. Street and sidewalk improvements continue. The Milan Paper Company will suspend mill operations next Tuesday for two weeks after a year of steady work.
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Alex Owens
G@ M Dickson
Fort Madison
Thos. C Spencer
Burrows & Spencer
California
Milan
Far West
M. Dickson
B. F. Ramsey
Wm. Goldsmith
J Huyett
W. L. Heath
Kk. B. Olmsted
Thos. Johnston
Milan Paper Company
Buffalo Buffalo Prairie candidates named for town tickets
The Buffalo caucus nominated Wm. Drury for supervisor, Miller for town clerk, C. C. Crabtree for collector, and Chas. Turington for assessor. Democrats may nominate J. E. Little. reports note Drury's strong standing and urge voters to seek capable, ethical officials.
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W. H. Womack
Republicans of
Buffalo
Wm. Drury
Miller
C. C. Crabtree
Buffalo Prairie
Crabtree
Turington
Democrats of
J. E. Little
Mr. L
Hillsdale News in Brief on Health and Elections
Henry Moyder has diphtheria and Grandma Cain remains seriously ill. Election day looms with a lively contest for the supervisor post. Gerhard's Hall dance drew few attendees. Some pupils study German. Shay baby suffers croupous pneumonia. Ada Hill of Andalusia visited relatives. Nora McMurphy attends Erie school after closure. Rumor of a new saloon. Temperance supporters vote in next election. March 90 1088.
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Henry Moyder
Grandma Cain
Gerhard’s Hall
Harry Shay
Ada Hill
Andalusia
Nora McMurphy
Erie
Fauiiz
Scramble of Names in Local Supervisor Election Race
A list of candidates including Wm Kearns Dr McKinnie H Sleight N Chester Ben Keator Bob Wilson Henry Vierich JH Porter W Entrikin C Hin G W Lobdell Arthur Wheelock Grantz and others appears linked to the Supervisor election. A note mentions Frank Manfrey burglarizing Mr Hayen s Rock Island residence and selling the watch. A colored man working for D O Reid was bound over in 800 bail bonds, unable to post, sent to jail and likely Joliet.
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Frank ‘Manfrey
Hayen
Rock Island
Wm. Ravin
D. O. Reid
Joliet
Messrs
J. W. Warr
Wheelock
Aug. Almgren
Messrs. Lewis
Frank Kerns
Dr. McKinnie
H. H. Grover
Maj. Grout
Patent Mex ible Hats Made to Order in Any Size
Fine hats described as stiff and comfortable for long wear. Made to order with new design and varied shapes. Gouin & Op announce a train consisting of a sleeper car and two baggage cars for transportation.
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Gouin & Op
Water. A Strong List of Nominations for Aldermen
An adjourned meeting by citizens favoring artesian water held to gauge costs and feasibility. The report urges careful investigation by the City Council and pledges from aldermen to study before action. Nominations include Charles F. Hunt, John M. Holt, Josiah Grout, S. T. Walker, and Wm. R. Moore, with a cautious Republican tilt in wards two through five.
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Eugene Lewis
Grover
H. H. Groves
M. A. GovLp
Sam Kennedy
Chas. F. Hunt
John M. Holt
Josiah Grout
S. T. Walker
Wm. R. Moore
Maj. Grout
Letter to the Editor on 1878 Collector nominating dispute
H. O. Wurrre defends his 1878 Collector nomination against Gustaf Swensson who accuses fraud in a Union article. Wurrre says Swensson opposed the nominee, used fake representations, and sought Republican support while backing Democrats and independents.
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Dispatch
Gustaf Swensson
Moline
Swensson
T. Walker
R. Porter
Gustaf Swennson
H. O
Grout Denies Alderman Candidacy And Waterworks Stance
Maj Grout declares he is not seeking Third Ward Alderman nomination and will rely on Republican caucus decisions. He warns his waterworks position will be guided by facts from an investigation and serve city needs. The letter also notes Mr Wheelock suffering severe sciatica neuralgia after a back pain incident.
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Third Ward
Canus
Ceralan
Moline
Fuly
Jostan Grout
Repulicana
Major Grou
Mr. Tuxopore Wheexrock
Everett
Wescell
Hytittle
Mr. Wheelock
Train connections announced for Davenport and Buick routes
A coaxex schedule notes a Davenport train on the B O R N line arriving at 4. x will connect with the O R line. A Buick route train will come in, linking with the B O R N and C Ri P lines for onward service.
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Davenport
Buick
O.r.(f
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Heilwagon
Rock Island County
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Ankrum
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A. Z. Gilmer
H. E Rose
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Fiela Muse
Rock Inland
Werpaper
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Moling
Plehn
Bowen
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Requa
Kale
Lloyd
Hill
Mina Bowen
Fleta Muse
Cooke
Henderson
Linn
Copp
Sallie Johnston
Hardy
Thompson
Grace Kenworthy
Churchhill
Aiker
See Case
Freeman
Kirkpatrick
Kemble
Housel
Hamilton
Moline Messrs
Anes
Seville Johnson
Jennie Owens
O. J. Muse
Jennie Gilmore
Anna Qolmstead
Sadie Davis
Louisa Franing
Carrie Muse
William Franing
Remenyi
Hillsdale
Peal’s Hall
Aldermen
D. C. Reid
Andia
Samuel R. Porter
Mong
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