Illinois Gubernatorial Ballot Names Fragment
Incomplete OCR lists candidates for state offices. Names include Richard J Ogdesby for Governor, Wen J Smith for Lieutenant Governor, Capt IL D Demento for Secretary of State, Charles P Swigert for Auditor, and Jacob Gros for State Treasurer, with counties Kankakee Cook Jo Daviess listed in fragmentary form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen. J. ©. Smith
Jo Daviess
IL D. Demento
Charles P Swigert
Kankakee
Jacob Gros
Cook
Republican county caucuses set for May in Rock Island county
The Rock Island county Republican voters are urged to send delegates by May 2 menaced date for nominating county statewide and local officers including clerk of the circuit court coroner and county surveyor. A delegate to the Legislative convention will also be chosen. Caucuses will be held May 24 with results to determine party representation at the March 26, 1884 convention.
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Rock Island County
E.A. Guyer
H. Buwwhah Jn
Ls. Knowles
Rock Island
Delates
Glarfield
Arthur
Andalusia
Dowbay
Black Hawk
Buffalo Prairie
Drury
Coe
Geese
Hampton
South Rock Istamida
Moline
Port Byton
Coal Valley
Corduvit
Kiglegton
Juma
Canoe Creek
Tocksland
Republican Primaries Meeting in Moline May 24 1884
Republicans of Moline are called to a party meeting on Saturday May 24 to appoint delegates to the county convention at the courthouse May 2. The apportionment of delegates to be allocated by ward at the election. First Ward schoolhouse hosts the gathering with other wards noted.
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Moline
Court House
Kelges
Various Notices and Ads from Rock Island Area
A mix of notices and columns including gasoline quality calls, railrate ads, stockholders meeting for Moline Restatta Association on a May date, raffles for an organ and prizes, new Lyman gasoline store claims, and equipment updates from Moline Pump Co. Local rent, furniture sales, a transfer still pending for the Pearl House, and various personal notices. Also reports on a baseball game between Rock Island and Vincennes with a Rock Island win, plus medical and professional updates about local doctors and office improvements.
Meeting Notice for Mothers’ Convention in Moline
The document requests attendance at a mother’s convention in Moline on Saturday at 7 o clock for a specific purpose. The text is garbled but indicates a public notice with dates and location.
Mixed Local Notices and Advertisements Fragment
Community scraps include baseball at bats and decor shop hints plus sales on bonanza goods. Mentions Regatta at Trenton, a citizenship declaration filed in Watertown, a factory sale of canisters, and a Rock Island Old Settlers picnic on September 4 at Brooks Grove with local merchants advertising bargains.
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Old Settlers Society of
Rock Island County
Brooks’ Grove
Paralyzed stroke threat loom for Dr Bardwell family
The Draparcy edition reports Dr Bardwell learning by telegram that his father collapsed from a paralytic stroke in New York and is in danger. Bardwell hurried to the East aboard the 1180 train after learning the news last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardwell
New York
Wimmermark
Rock Island High School Garden Club News and Local Industry Notes
The Gardenine class at Rock Island High School lists twenty members with several names given. The report mentions an accident involving a tumbler on a firm above town, a doctor called after a wound, and a reference to Daisy switch and British customs. Machinery updates at Burnird A Leas Mfg Company include new lathes, a large brazing warming machine, and a Brown and Sharpe toolmaking machine, highlighting advances in their workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island High School
Pene“Frompetsen
Wisses
Hamne Darling
Amy Coyne
Matte Gray
Lizzie Kemble
Ltta Carsten
Plarne Coyne
Mary McElroy
Anna Caurnaghin
Satie Hillier
Lacy Poez
Julie Syooet
Jessie Sinner
Mary Cian
Clark Rosenfeid
Etic Kendall Carne Jackson
Claire Cook
Bobnity
Tal Setlaus
Cnaminig
Burnird A Leas Mfg
Fitchburg Company
Pratt d
Various Local Notes From Moline Proceedings and People
Chas Rosene to occupy a new Sixth avenue store at Fifteenth street corner. Milan considers a Citizen's League with a Liberal League a must. Local colored Baptists plan a fair to raise church funds. Scarlet fever rises. doctors report city cases at multiyear highs. Mrs. Rowland reports $7 stolen from her desk. Republican primaries and county delegates to be chosen next Saturday. Lecture receipts for Buckbone fall short of expenses. South Moline caucus for six county convention delegates next Saturday. East Fifteenth Street sidewalk under construction. C C Waters improves his residence by repainting. Citizens await band stand music this open season. Westward emigration increases. families prep to move to far Western states. Rev Lewis of Reynolds visits, then heads to Whiteside county to see his daughter. George Merriman, Fairview teacher, weighs 205 pounds and is six feet four inches tall, aged twenty-one last Saturday.
Waters Improves Property With New Fence
C C Waters adds a new fence to enhance his place though work starts too late to boost assessable value. The timing means the improvement may not yet reflect in current property taxation.
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C Waters
Moline Citizens Back Mayor Over Liquor Law Enforcement
A majority in Moline praise the mayor for strict liquor law enforcement. The piece argues laws worth keeping should not be repealed. It also contends bank suspensions in the east will not harm legitimate business, attributing failures to managers' gambling tendencies.
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Moline
East
Gratitude From Godfrey Family for Post and Friends Aid
The family of the late B. W. Godfrey express heartfelt thanks to Graham Post A R and to the ladies and friends who rendered invaluable services during the illness and at Mr Godfrey’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Godfrey
Graham Post
A. R
Godfrey
Capt I. C Cleveland Seeks Re election for State Representative
Capt I C Cleveland announces his candidacy for re election as state representative subject to the Republican convention. Saloon keepers urge the mayor to publish photographs of all on the no black list to avoid aiding those unknown to have the honorary measure and risk ordinance violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Henry C Cleaveland
I. C Cleveland
Capt Cleveland
Plank Loose Over North Side of Third Avenue
A loose plank on the north side of Third avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets threatens pedestrians. One of Nelson's horses stepped on the loose end and nearly toppled, prompting warnings to attend to the hazard.
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Third Avenue
Nelson
Rock Island Voters and Civic Notes Highlight Local Events
The Rock Island window pl ass workers presented a handsome pedestal with a Washington statue to Mr. Ben Super as thanks for winter support and free use of the opera house for a charitable event. Foreman Al Hurley earns note for duties well performed in his role aboard the Daisy. An alderman’s water bar exchange recalls a curious city moment as a bar tender questions a patron’s eligibility.
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Rock Island
al Hurley
Daisy
A Quack Doctor Pamphlet Circulates In Moline Streets
The town notes a pamphlet titled Hidden Secrets handed out to youths and adults by a Chicago quack. Police in Rock Island and Moline discuss arresting the man who distributed the material to discourage poisoning minds of children.
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Mol‘ne
Chicago
Distinguished Military Guests to Attend Rodman Rifles Event
Capt Abell of the Rodman Rifles reports assurance that a parade of notable military figures will attend Friday evening. Generals J N Reece and J W Vance, Capt Geo C Rankin, Lieuts Scott Reichart Monmouth, Capt Howard Reed Galesburg, Col Clendenin Col Foster Maj Depue Quartermaster Halt Adjutant Porter Col Park McManus Capt Cameron Lieut McCullough and Lieut Stevens will be present at Union Governor's stall.
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Abell
Rodman Rifles
J N Reece
J W Vance
Geo C Rankin
Scott
Reichart
Monmouth
Howard Reed
Galesburg
Dixon
Lieut
McCullough
Stevens
Union
Grover Tours Kansas and Missouri in Search of Stock Ranch
H H Grover, traveling through Kansas and Missouri with John Joslin, reports landscapes ideal for stock raising and describes sunsets in a poetic tone. They have visited Ft. Scott and Iola and will be joined at Ft. Scott by A P Fisk from Moline as they extend their southwest journey to scout a location for a stock ranch.
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H. H Grover
Kansas
Missouri
Ft. Scott
Iola
John Joslin
A P. Fisk
Moline
South
Mrs Gust Johnson Improves at County Poor House
Mrs Gust Johnson once deemed insane and housed at the county poor house shows notable mental improvement. Her husband and children visited, and she recognized them and appeared rational and eager to return home. He believes she would improve faster if allowed to go home under new steward management.
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Gust Johnson
Jacques family to move to Clinton Iowa
Mr J F Jacques and family will depart Moline within ten days for Clinton Iowa where Jacques will supervise Brown & Jacques Manufacturing Co woodenware and packing boxes. He has long been foreman at Dimock Gould & Co and is regarded as a leading East Moline townsman. Their friends in Moline extend best wishes for success.
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J F Jacques
Moline
Clinton
Iowa
Jacques
East Moline
Dimock
Gould & Co
Brown & Jacques Manufacturing Co
Jury Selected In Cramer Case From Local Panel
Thirty two of thirty six salesmen were examined in the circuit court on Tuesday morning and nine were chosen for the panel. The completed jury includes A R Brown James Ganley I P Drury Jr Ewan Burkland Chas Studly William Dyer A J Nordstrom Alexander Murray C A Anderson from Moline J B Haislip S Smith from Milan and Thomas Ranson from Rock Island. States Attorney Parmenter opened the case for the People and W H Gest for the defendant. Testimony began with an expected trial lasting two or three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
A R Brown
James Ganley
I P Drury, Jr
Ewan Burkland
Chas. Studly
William Dyer
A J Nordstrom
Alexander Murray
C A Anderson
Moline
J B Haislip
S Smith
Milan
Thomas Ranson
Rock Island
Parmenter
People
W H Gest
Union
Moline Encampment to Meet for Memorial Day Plans
Members of Moline Encampment will meet at the city clerk's office in the First National Bank building on Wednesday evening May 28. They will consider joining the Memorial Day procession after an invitation from the arrangements committee.
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Moline
First National Bank
Committee On
Barrett Railroad Show Captivates Knoxville Audience
From the Knoxville Daily Tribune November 18 1883 crowds packed East Tennessee to see Barrett Co s great show in Rock Island June 6. The parade impressed and the canvas performance met promises with excellent settings and a large delighted crowd awaiting its next visit.
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Knoxville Daily Tribune
Barrett Railroad
Rock
Sland
East Tennessee
Barrett & Co
Knoxville
For Rent House and Store in Good Location
For rent a six room house and a good store in a desirable location. Enquire of N. Willamuth at 1622 Third Avenue.
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N. Willamuth
Third Avenue
Acceptance of Sulky Plow Challenge in Rock Island
Gilpin responds to B D Butard Co article in Rock Island Union May 1 17th with details for a test at a Rock Island bank deposit of 3100 to the secretary of the Moline Associated Charities. The Bu for wheel land side sulky plow must not draft fifty pounds lighter than the Gilpin plow while performing equal work under the article’s conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilpin
B.D. Butard & Co
Rock Island Union
Rock Island
Moline Associated Charities
Deerke & Co
Artists Attention IL Secures Agency for Patent Adjustable Stretchers
IL has secured the agency for patent adjustable stretchers and can manufacture canvases of any size on short notice for customers, with Wn F Cram identified in the text.
Atkinson's Gallery Offers Photo Cabinets and Gum Cards
Booming sales announce card photos at 1.25 per dozen and cabinets at 2.50 per dozen. Chewing gum photos priced at 0.40 per dozen, all available at Atkinson's gallery.
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Atkinson’s
Notice to creditors of Dean and Hubbard firm
All parties indebted to the firm of Dean and Hubbard are asked to be ready to pay promptly when called. The affairs of the firm must be settled at once. Anyone with claims against the firm should present them immediately for settlement.
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Dean & Hubbard
Girl sought for housework at 427 Eighteenth Street
A local notice advertises a position for a girl to perform housework at 427 Eighteenth Street. The listing asks for prompt service and reliable response to household tasks.
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Eighteenth Street
For Rent Seven-Room House With Ground Floor Rooms
For Rent. Thouse of seven rooms in good repair also three rooms on ground floor. En quire of Mrs. N. N. Taylor, Nineteenth street.
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N. N. Taylor
Nineteenth Street
Letters Remaining Advertised at Moline Post Office
List of letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending May 22 1884 in Rock Island county Illinois includes Ahnstedt Amanda Johnson A W Baker Janson Johnann Bertell Kohn Louis Carver Willard Lankford Hall Carlson Maria Matra Elsie Dawesy Lou Morgan Day Claus Nelson Day L A Pierce Alicia Danielson May Putman C F Dalson Nils Pherson Mary Doulin M H Peterson Ida Ellis Margaret C Reuter Heinrich Ericson Alfred W Pshaw Olden Luther Swanson F O Hutt Freddie Swanson Fine Pracy Harvey When calling for above letters please say advertised and give date of list
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Moline
Rock Island County
Ilinois
Heinrich Ericson
Alfred W. Pshaw
Albert Olden
Luther Swanson
Hutt
Freddie Swanson
Fine Pracy
Harvey
Rock Island Ladies Plan Charitable Drive For St Marys Hospital
Rock Island women convened at the Iaiper house to organize benevolent efforts for St Marys Hospital and related causes. Funds shortages affect St Francis Sisters, while local capitalists and land donors may support a county hospital site on the Bluff near Huber's brewery.
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Rock Island
Iaiper House
St. Marys
Sisters of St. Francis
Moline
P. L Cable
Huber
Messrs. C. H. Deere
Morris Rosenfeld
Also Mentioned on This Page
Review - Dispatch
Moline, Ill
W. Id
Olkuuit
Richard J Ogdesby
I Oxith
Col
George Hunt
Edgar
Supreme Court
Northern Grand Division
Alfred H. Taylor
LaSalle
Geo. Bosa
John M. Smythe
A J. Hopkins
William H. Shepa
D. McWilliams
Dr A.J Harvey
J .O. Humphrey
Asa Baker
A. P.green
Col. J Partridge
Isaac Les
Chris Tegtmeyer
James A. Sexton
Conrad J. Frye
R.A Childs
Rufus Miles da
A C Matthews
KK. T Blan
Rufus Cope
Cicero Fo Lindley
Andrew Shuman
Republican County Convention
Gawes Tot
Republican County
Cope
Henry Cabrse
Canarian Hock
Mee
Oh Oferke Afta Epg Tob Coitt
The
U.8 Entomyological Commission
L Cassel
Second Avenue
Blake
West Second Street
Davenport
Moline Restatta Association
Frank
Lyman
Moline Pump Co
Scehilinger & Trumble
Theopsil Verschoote
EL. McKeever's
Tech
Thecy Coupe
Congress
W. T Thede
Bargilius
Samusen & Johnson
Atutmer
Warren County
Pato UE
Gem
Sickels Coal Office
Bed Rock
Samuelson & Johnson
Cumpson
Dickinson
Fiemmuing
AG Spaulding
KB McKeever
Peal
Theo Namur
Namur
Tude
Viewis
DO Reid
August Anderson
County Clerks Office
Tee Lay
Franks Candy Store
Chis Okerbers
John G Gaimere
Wale
Wass Bull McConnel
Bowling Township
Gomer
Sitah
Onn Toot Bowling
John Aduate Ae
Mino Oe Kammerer
Nyse Toe
Toe Golay
Hf Paaren
Veterma+n
McEntry
Zrma Uivnship
Vincennes
Rock Islands
Evansville
South Moline
Republican Caucus
Buccalyptol
Pam
Anu
Trenton Ware
Nathanael
Watertown
Evenine Dispatch
Altz Bros
Molin
Banicwla
Richards & Bohirbeck
Bamueson & Johnon
Richards & Lohrbreck
W. C. Thede
Draparcy
Solie
Po McKinnie
Joseph H. Hartzell
New Orleans
Michael Hartzell
Africa
Philadelphia
Methodist Churches
Si Taylor
de Andrews
Mercy Hospital
Taylor
Hi Gaylord
Tloward
Dak
Sle
Howard
Opera House
McKeever's
Edgar Fawcett
Mildred Aliaire
Virginia
Mit
Tr Dirvici
Amrica
Chas Rosene
Sixth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Dan Brennan
Dr Rowland
Republicas
Railroad
Fifth Avenues
C C. Waters
Mr. Lewis
Baptist Church of
Reynolds
Whiteside County
Geo. Merriman
Fairview
Sisters of St Francis
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ben Sperbeck
Keator
Marshal Miller
Systil Tuttle
Danville
Vermillion County
Teir
William Mengle
Thomas Bracken
Moline Encampment
St. Mary's Hospital
Liberal League
Robert Ingersoll
Emanuel
Andrew Olson
Seventeenth Avenue
Paris
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