Veteran recalls 1831 Davenport treaty and Black Hawk era
An Iowa veteran at the Davenport reunion recounts 1831 treaty events near Davenport and the Black Hawk War, detailing Ranger Corps service under Captain Ford, cholera at Camp Cholera, and hardships on expeditions to Fort Gibson and Red River. He reflects on early Iowa and mentions Gen Scott, Col Flagler, and a saber gift from Fort Armstrong days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Second
Iowa Cavalry
Vinton
Iowa
J . Tillard
Ford
Ranger Corps
Chaleston
Indiana
Wisconsin
Indianapolis
Chicago
Fort Dearborn
Rock River
Winfheld Scott
Nots
Abe" Lincoln
Mississippi
Rock Island
Scott
Goy Reynolds
Bad Ane
Tulford
Tilford
Jefferson City
Ft Gibson
Indian Territory
Red River
Cmp
Commie
Canadian
Red Rivers
Serg't Abbey
Col Flagler
Dawes Leads Republican Governor Nomination in Nebr Convention
In Oxia and Saratona on September 21 the Republican State Convention voted for governor with J W Dawes, G W E Dorsey, and J Alexander as contenders. Dawes won on the third ballot. the platform backs free labor, free schools, protective tariffs, and legislative control of corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxia
Neb
J W Dawes
E. Dorsey
J. Alexander
Dawes
Saratona
State Central Committee
Collector Robertson
B. Platte Carpenter
Gen
Sharpe John F. Smyth
Platte
James D. Warren
Andrews
Court of Appeals
Cornell
Arthur
Tax Greenback convention names Lew Steward for eighth district
The Greenback convention for the Eighth Illinois District nominated Lew Steward of Plano for Congress. The meeting focused on fiscal reform and party unity as delegates cast their ballots amid campaign chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Greenback
Illinois
Tion Lew Steward
Plano
Attorney General Estimates Loss From Route Thieves
The attorney general estimates that the star route thieves have diverted nearly the amount of fees, describing a significant financial impact and ongoing investigation into the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breveter
Gioco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benson
Capcine
Banson
K. Price Ury Johnro
Jan
Amiata
New Yorks
Price Ait Mead
Clarm
Moline
Rock Island County
G. W. Heck
Ill
Earnest Fahner
Merson Schofer
Dr. Johnson
T. Wirling
Brprorp
Clark Johnson
W.E. Wimmer
Weat Ltd
Philip Keene
E. Henry
Moline, Ill
D. G. Tilton Cor
6Th and
Brady Streets
Lows
Hunter & Lee
Pstsad
Scottad Lynde
WM. Benson
Brass Foundry
Nebraska
New York
Leon
Deere & Mansur Company
Moline Plow Company
Moline Suley Pluw
Moline Plow CO
Moline Iron Works
Williams, White & Company
Northwest
DuFour & Co
Moline Savings Bank
Chartered Legislature of Illinois
Terest
W. Wheelock
Sohn Good
Ement Trusters
Mouse Ae Ser
Redman Aven
Rock Taland County
W. H. Devore
Baneker
Illimos
Homburg
Ergstrom City Undertaker
First National Bank
Doors
Chas. Atkinson
J. &. Gillmore, Oeshier
Ball ‘Sareper Ay
Moline National Bank
A. W. Rt OK
Barnerd
Skisner
Wright
J, J. Onetety, OC
F. Romenwey i Se
Oenee
Paletties
The
United
Wotten
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!