Local Railway Company Elects Directors at Skinners Hall
About seventy five subscribers met at Skinner's Hall to organize the Moline Central Railway. J. H. Porter was named chairman and Col. W. E. Stevens secretary. Directors elected: P. H. Wessel 1200, M. Y. Cady 97814, C. F. Hemenway 809, W. Whee lock 85814, John W. Warr 770, W. R. Moore 54814, H. Welie 471. Plans include a route from Fourth Avenue to Stewartville on Fifteenth Street with possible branch lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Central Railway Company
Skinner’s Hall
Mads
J. H. Porter
Col. W. E. Stevens
P. H. Wessel
M. Y. Cady
C.F. Hemenway
W. Wheelock
John W. Warr
W. R. Moore
H. Welie
Fourth Avenue
Stewartville
Fifteenth Street
McClaughrey Faces Gersh Martin in Knoxville Rally
In Knoxville the Republican rally featured Major R W McClaughrey defending GOP policies against Democratic opposition. Gen Post and Geo W Prince spoke briefly while a debate with Gersh Martin tested McClaughrey on Hendrick’s war record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
R. W. McClaughrey
Post
Geo. W. Prince
Major McClaughre
Hendrick
Gersh Martin
Galesburg
Gersh
Monmouth Gazette Weare
McClaughrey
Petrie
Col Marsh
Movement to establish a state home for aged and indigent Odd Fellows
A movement within the Order of Odd Fellows in this state seeks a Grand Lodge decision in November to create a state home for aged and indigent members and their widows. A committee has circulated queries to lodges to gauge inmate numbers and lodge support for ongoing funding, with potential central state location. Also noted is a Davenport shop offering a large variety of childrens cloaks at 111 West Second Street, H Deutsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
H. Deutsch
West Second Street
Davenport
Marriage of Mr Lawrence Wynn and Bride Celebrated
A reception for Mr Lawrence Wynn and his bride was held last evening at the home of Mr Wynn’s father. A supper followed and guests moved to the couple’s home for dancing and a joyful evening. About thirty couples attended, leaving tokens of esteem for the newly married pair. Colored silks in new shades advertised at H Deutsch 111 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Wynn
Mr. Wynn
Twain
At.h. Deutsch’s
West Second Street
Davenport
Railroads Cut Passenger Rates Between Chicago and Missouri Points
Across lines between Chicago Kansas City Council Bluffs and Missouri River towns major carriers CM and St P CRI&P lead cuts in fares. The Rock Island is accused of issuing transferable 1000 mile tickets to newspapers as ad payments and distributing them to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
Missouri River
Blissouri River
Burlington, Alton
St. Paul
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Cr.i.&p
Cloaks Peddled at H. Deutschs Davenport Store
Readable note indicates cloaks sold at H. Deutschs located at 111 West Second Street in Davenport.
Colona Community Awakens After Sleep
Colona residents awaken to announce pastor Rev C L Davenport will depart for Africa as missionary and Rev W R Blackwell will lead next year. Mrs Norman Sharp and Mrs C Dunlap return from Nebraska with Y Dunlap and children to stay winter. Mrs J A McCullough visits Nebraska. Charley McHenry accompanies. Lt Chambers moves a house from Briar Bluff. Mr C Pyle visits his old Baltimore home after five years. A dog, several jars of fruit, and bottles of catchup were stolen. rewards offered for information. Pau P. Oct 1st 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C L. Davenport
Africa
W. R. Blackwell
Norman Sharp
C. Dunlap
Nebraska
Y. Dunlap
J. A. McCullough
Charley McHenry
Lt. Chambers
Two Made One in Pleasant Truxel Residence Wedding
At 7 30 last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Truxel the marriage of Wm H Stickel and Miss Emma Truxel took place in a small ceremony. The couple, well known in the city, received warm good wishes from intimate friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Truxel
W. L. Sanders
Wm H Stickel
Emma Truxel
Tne Disratch
Wing
Andrew Ruetz
Grand Mound
Iowa
Caroline Schmidt
Rock Island
Lawrence Wynn
Rosa Riley
Gneve
Bonnets in Styles at Mrs J M Frey's Store
Readers learn of a display featuring little bonnets in various styles offered by Mrs J M Frey at her shop, inviting interest from shoppers seeking vintage fashion accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M Frey
Andrew Anderson Returns to Lead Tuk Dispatch
The local paper announces Andrew Anderson is back on staff after last June, boosting Tuk Dispatch’s growth. Soon the paper will expand to thirty two columns, reducing ads temporarily to favor reading matter. Also notes McKeever's sells Cross Tie Clipper and Seventy-four plug tobacco at five cents per cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Anderson
Tuk
Tue Disratch
McKeever's
Missing Carl Nelson Sought by Parents of Pastor Family
Missing boy eight years old, Carl Nelson, son of Rev O Nelson, who recently became the Swedish M E church pastor in the city, left for home from school at noon and did not arrive. Search by anxious parents followed. Later the boy was found on the bluff and report reached the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nelson
Rev
O. Nelson
Rev. Nelson
M. E
The Rock River Bridge and Sugar Hollow road
A Dispatch visit to the new Sugar Hollow road leads to Rock River bridge. The piece highlights grading and drainage work, suggests better routes for farmers, discusses market pricing between Moline and Rock Island, and proposes a farmers stock company idea to boost local commerce. It ends noting dress goods at H. Deutsch's in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Bridge
Sugar Hollow Road
Sugar Hollow
Rock River Valley
Moline
Rock Island
Milan
Market
Real Estate Transfers in Moline and Reynolds Areas
In the Recorder's office entry book, multiple conveyances are listed. Gloria and Geo Edwards transfer to Pew Ross, and various parcels in Moline Rock Island Reynolds and Illinois City change hands involving numerous individuals and small sums. transactions include lot and block descriptions, additions, and partial lots with prices ranging from 100 to 2 175 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Office
Gloria
Geo. N. Edwards
Pew Ross
Maria Eniwaru
Moline
Eleanor J Truman
Eleanor M. Truman
Eleanor M Truman
Ab, Adams
Joseph Neely
Rosa C Neely
Joseph Neely Sr
Joseph Asquith
Jas FP. Johnston
Reynolds
Jacob Kreis
Geo M. Tastings
Kreis
Rock Island
Marshall Blanchard
Eliza
Rebecca Asa
Sams
Illinois City
Gidead Fo Brayton
Cornelious Swart
Wait & Walker
Jacob Stewart
Frank Frets
Stewart
Ann Mrs Knowles
James
Small
Els
Woods
Fanny M Waller
John A. Payne
NI. Edward
Charlotte A Cralle
Carlo Magouson
South Moline
Fred C Vieriech
Geo. JI Edwards
H KR
Edward
Elijah
Seth Morgan
Marcus Beal
Annette H. Guyer
Record of Circuit Court Chancery on remand in Wilson v Rock Island Paper Co
The Circuit Court Chancery on remand from the Supreme Court lists John H. Wilson versus Rock Island Paper Co and others with several defendants in default or personally served. Mitchell & Lynde demurrer to amend bill withdrawn with agreement no amendment for them. other demurrants argued by Guyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery
John H. Wilson
Rock Island Paper Co . Et al
Mitchell & Lynde
Guyer
Long Docket Covers Civil and Equity Dockets
The court lists numerous civil cases with pleas, dissections, and trials. Dismissals, jury trials, and judgments include Raible & Stengel v C Kuehl, and E E Rogers v H C Woodward with court trial. Equity matters feature partition actions by John Martel and John MorteI, plus foreclosures and alimony dispositions.
Legal notices and court actions from October records
Complainant filing a bond under law for October 1 appeal in Holmes Aakes v Louis V Eckhart dismissed with costs paid. Ejectment Gillespie v Simonson jury waived court finds for plaintiff for possession writ of possession damages one cent costs to defendant. Injunction Mill v Waddell bond filed with Kenworthy security writ to issue. Robert Nichole, child of W L Nichole, lives on Fifteenth Street near Railroad Avenue, ill with scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumpsit
A. I. Lundquist
Otto T Tiegreen
John Clarkson
W. K. Sheppard
Robert Steiger
Et al
Adam Alday
Amelia Zeigler
Lewis Anderson
Moline Plow Co
John Morte
William Williams
Henry L. Bullen
John Pehrs
William Milo David Waddell
Holmes Aakes
Louis V. Eckhart
Margaret Gillespie
Belinda N. Simonson
Costa
William Mill
David Waddell
J. T. Kenworthy
Robert
W. L. Nichole
Fifteenth Street
Railroad Avenue
Probate court notes multiple estate actions and guardianships
Probate records show claims allowed for Newton J Hubbard estate and sale bills for Maria Hubbard. Guardianship and account actions for Joseph Dowd minors. Bond and letters issued for Gothel Kurtz estate with appraisers named. Appraisement and inventory items for John Dietz and Peter Knutson estates. Joseph B Oakleaf appointed administrator for Peter Knutson. Eri F Cassell claim allowed. Rachel Boney letters of administration sought. Moses Robert estate administered. appraisers named. Out of town readers offered Dispatch by mail at 100 cents weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton J. Hubbard
Wm. Parker
Maria Hubbard
Joseph Dowd
Gothel Kurtz
Margaret Kurtz
P/ L. McKinnie J. N. Cline
J.B Wheelock
William Bchuck
John Dietz
Peter Knutson
Joseph B. Oakleaf
Eri F. Cassell
John Brayton
Rachel Boney
Moses Robert
Sarah A.J. Roberts
Jacob Kane
John McDonald
Benjamin Beaumont
Farmers urged to sell corn husks to Moline Mattress Works
Farmers can profit by delivering corn husks to Moline Mattress Works at 1701 Third Avenue corner Seventeenth Street. buyers seek 1 006 tons of husks for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Mattress Works
Third Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Petit Jurors Report for Monday October Sixth
Circuit Clerk Harson announces a fresh list of jurors to report on Monday Oct 6. Names include Bowing Arthur Hulet Jr Thomas Bowes Buffalo Prairie William Emick Canoe Creek Charles Stevenson Cordova Samuel Adams Casper Forsyth William Cool Drury William Powel Joel B Hamp ton Frederick Feldman Hampton C J Helberg Orrin Skinner Andrew Denhardt William Frels Moline Bred Leck John Murray Samuel Carsner Charles Peal Olot Olson C W Johnson U Engmark Port Byron Mark Ashdown Eu Hobart Rock Island Charles Keiser Will Rinck Peter Schlemmer Swan P John son J 11 Yore Thomas Smith James M Williams B H Cook Charles Exner Rural Joho McCandless South Moline Edward J Evans Daniel Drury John Mecklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harson
Arthur Hulet, Jr
Thomas Bowes
Buffalo Prairie
William Emick
Canoe Creek
Charles Stevenson
Cordova
Samuel Adams
Casper Forsyth
William Cool
Drury
William Powel
Joel B. Hampton
Frederick Feldman Hampton
C. J. Helberg
Orrin Skinner
Andrew Denhardt
William Frels
Moline Bred Leck
John Murray
Samuel Carsner
Charles Peal
Olot Olson
C. W Johnson
U Engmark
Port Byron
Mark Ashdown
EU Hobart
Rock Island
Charles Keiser
Will Rinck
Peter Schlemmer
Swan P.johnson
Yore
Thomas Smith
James M Williams
B .H. Cook
Charles Exner
Joho McCandless
South Moline
Edward J. Evans
Daniel Drury
John Mecklin
Basements to be lit by gas at Swedish Baptist church
Gas lighting preparations underway for the church basement with fixtures installed during construction. Mr and Mrs Chas Ellis returned to the city this morning from business travel and a Iowa visit, respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Baptist Church
Chas, Ellis
Mrs. Ellis
Clinton
Iowa
Unclaimed Letters At Moline Post Office 1884 List
Remaining unclaimed letters in Rock Island county Illinois for week ending October 2 1884 include Mrs S D Allen J B Maroney Mr C Endahl Gk Murphy Peter Olson W Garlbon Albert Persa Bizet Francis Rust Higgs W H anda Joseph Ho Stern John Jacobson Miss Helen Smith Wm Johnson Alex Boot Ing Johan Thompson Elizabeth Kerg Hulda Wende Oswald and others Advertised notice with list date requested. Local ad promotes cloaks at H Deutsch 111 West Second Davenport street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Illinois
Allen
S.D Maroney
J. B Endahl
C. Murphy
Gk H
Cirlatlanson
Peter Olson
Phaus
Garlbon Gait
Albert Persa
Per Bizet
Vranolo Gui
Francis Rust
Higgs
W. H Anda Joseph Ho Stern Strand
John Jacobson
Helen Smith
Wm. Johnson
Alex Boot
W. Kip Xipping Ing
Johan Thompson
Elizabeth Kerg
Hulda Wende
Oswald
L. E. Hemenway
P. M
Circulation notice to readers and subscribers
To Our Readers. All subscribers not getting their paper in good season, or who wish to make any change are requested to send word direct ly to the office, or to notify John West burg who is our authorized agent, and who has charge of our circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westburg
Booming Ads At Atkinson's For Cards And Cabinets
A brief notice highlights sales at Atkinson's featuring cards at $1.00 per dozen and cabinets at $2.00 per dozen with booming demand suggested by the wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson's
For Rent Furnished Rooms on Second Avenue
Furnished rooms available on Second avenue at a prime city location. Contact C. L. Wickstrom, 1705 Second avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
C. L. Wickstrom
Art Studio. No. 322 Sixteenth Street
Street listing for a local art studio at No 322 Sixteenth Street over the American Express office, with Miss A H Kuan as a named individual associated with the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Street
American Express Office
A. H. Kuan
Store Room For Rent In Deere Block
Store room in Deere's block for ten cheap. Enquire of C G Thalia or M Y Cady. Wait until we call upon you and give you prices before you order your city directory or advertisement. We represent the largest circulation and our prices are the lowest. We solicit our patronage on the merits of our work. Very respectfully, Bonn Purvirt, The Directory Publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deere’s Block
C. G. Thalia
M. Y Cady
Bonn & Purvirrt
Republican Headquarters Audience Notices Flag Repair Plan
Large attendance at the Republican Headquarters last evening. Speakers included McNeil Plumber of colored clubs Dr McKinnie and D O Reid. The Blaine and Logan flag is undergoing repairs and will be hoisted again once rents are mended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicans
Davenport Ad Claims Better Inducements From Local Cloaks
Mr. Chase of Union Insurance Co California visits Davenport on business. Wynes Bros Rock Island offer to pay street car fare for boot and shoe buyers. Mammoth cloak establishment promises own manufacture and better inducements than rival houses in the three cities. H Deutsch 111 West Second Street Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chase
The
Union Insurance Co
California
Wynes Bro
Rock Island
H. Deutsch
West Second Street
Davenport
Holland's Directory progress noted by publishers
The item notes Holland's Directory plans to surpass the last edition and that John Holland intends to visit business men recently unseen. Other brief local notices include scarlet fever in a child of James Wiese, a Burlington visit by Geo and Mrs Vinton, and ads for silk stock, money orders, cheap meals in Davenport, and sorghum from McKeever's.
For Sale Bluff Residence Lots on Easy Payments
For sale. Residence lots in the most favorable location on the Bluff on easy payments. Enquire at Toe Distatch office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Distatch
Lady Credits McKeever Store For Low Prices
A shopper visited E. B. McKeever's shop and furniture store and proclaimed after comparing prices that the offerings were cheaper than any other place she had visited. Her remark highlights McKeever's competitive pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. McKeever
Tay Dispatch Office Seeks Applicants for Second Floor Room
The notice invites applications for a large room on the second floor of the Tay Dispatch block. Applicants may apply with or without power, at the Taz Dispatch office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Taz Dispatch Office
Moline Buggy Company Stock Increase Notice
At a special meeting in Moline Illinois on September 25 1884 stockholders voted to increase capital stock to 50000 dollars. The notice is filed by secretary treasurer William A Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Buggy Company
Ihe
Moline
Rock Island
Illinois
Blakend
William A. Ross
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Street Railway
Skinner's Hall
Rock Island Building Association
H Deutsch Davenport
Wedding Sells
Colona
H Deutsch
H. Deutsch's
Circuit Court
Them
Kretzinger
R. Steiger
Alday & Frelk
Lippincott, Johnson & Co
J. F. Ankrum
Frank Kopp
Samuel Webb
R. A H. Wilson
Moline Wagon Co
E. E. Rogers
H. C. Woodward
W. T. Chinn
J. D. Woodruff
Farrell & Paulsen Bros
John Evans
Riable & Stengel
C. Kuehl
Caroline Kendel
Raible & Stengel
John Martel
Wm. Williams
H. L. Bullen
John
Alma Pehrs
Sarah A James
Ella Parker
Samuel Parker
J F Ankrum Replevin
P& P
Joseph
Mapes & Co
Moore & W. Dahms & Townstad
Joseph A Gray
Assumpsi
Samuel R Porter
Wither H Lundy
O'Mara
Eeorniate Te Taggard
W Cain
Joseph J Zuifeld
Ya CJ Riddle
Andrew P Lundquist
Pie
F Tlegren
Bé& E
Deiegne
Margaret Gilleaple
Belinda N Simonson
Robert Nbs
Whiten Rink
OAC
George Cool & Co
Frat de Dera
Eft Bell
S&w
Randolph
Pike
Inne
Hyde
B&ess& W
Amos Raven Bens
Richard B Ellis
Assump
K&b
Gent
Casper ‘Mantel
Haresa Mantel
Haas
Olse
Casper Mantel
Therees Mantel
Hass
Olse John Jeneane
James Kelehar
Andrew J. Hill
Ilinois Hospital
Jacksonville
Town of
John McEniry
John Thomas
William Mills
Adolph Weckel
Joseph B Oakleaf
Rock Island Paper Co
German American Insurance Co
John Deere
Daniel M. Mabie
United States
A.M. Johnson
Holland’s Directory
John Holland
Fred
James Wiese
Twelfth Avenue
SJ Deutsch
Geo. Vinton
Burlington
City
American Express Co
McKecever’s
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