City Council Proceedings Cite Payments and Petitions
The council reviewed petitions for met two elevated runways and for cistern measurements. Bills from Dimock Gould & Co and others totaled large amounts. several payments authorized and bids approved for gutter work and roof painting. An appeal to the circuit court was ordered to challenge saloon note collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fissace Committee
Diniock, Gould & Co. S
Wells
Edwards
Ald. Shaklen
M.A. Gould
J. A. P. Berg
Dimper
Ld & Co
Pete & Bro
Peterson
Peterson &* Bro 512.96. Moline Water Power Co
A Peterson
Woare
Ge Eier
Tee
Aavf
Sean
Dhes Kimstedt
John Fredman
Wm Ehlers
John Hoffman
Thos Dino
Shaloogs & Foorais
Hon Henach
Soith & Castella Dimock, Gould & Co i
Join Uhimark
Chas Margraf
Wheelock
Brown
Sayles
Sh Bkelve
Chea Elmo
Besuk Nourse
Wormey
U Naamn
Dimock
John AP Berg
Osu
JK Anderson
TD Wheelock
Frank Gunnell
Fred Keesaan
Veter Netman
Zpey
Fred Kahls
Erickson Lord
Zeigler
John Dentonn
David Young
J &m
Diene
Heusoo
Er Curtis
MN Atwater
Pieres
Thos Worainy
Sickele& Cu
Jee Koetaar
Gordon
TiUtavhast & Porter
Molloe City
Livury
JG Watts
Ovison
Jvorne
Wa Teller
Shallberg & Thorp
John Reese
Salter Street
Plunger
Ald. Shallaan
Rock River
Ald. Whipple
C F Calkins
Rock River Bridge
el Gordon
Ald. White
Attocaey
Guremo
Wittick
Okerverg
White
Shaileen
nay—Tuffley
Ald
Divorce Row Drowns Court With Marital Pleas
The January circuit term foregrounds divorce actions with seven couples seeking dissolution of marriage. Central cases include Lucy Lavilla Shaw vs Francis Shaw over custody and desertion, Sophia Derrel vs Wilson Hays over abandonment, and Jestina Bailey against Charles Hailey for non-support and infidelity. Numerous testimonies detail desertion and alleged cruelty across Rock Island and Moline jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Lavilla Shaw
Theo. Abbott
Francis Shaw
Whitford
Shaw
Cordovs
E H Johnston
Lucy Lavilla
Wilson Hays
Kenworthy & Beardsley
Sophia Derrel
Rock Island
Sophia
Jestina Bailey
Sweeney & Jackson
Jurland
Charles Hailey
Justice Mapes
Moline
Charles
Charlee
Mary White
James H. Beaver
Cropper
Last of Leap Year Licenses and Local Notices
The 1876 county clerk issued 878 licenses with the last month running half a license ahead of average. The column lists numerous local names and events from Rock Island, including weddings, ordinations, and notable visits, as well as editorials on local commerce and mail-order trade practices and a critique of traveling newspaper canvassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toreater
Corie A. Nebeker
Tillie’ BH
White
Casper Eckhart
Sarah Fuhr
G.8. Vole
Mia
Mamie M. Wier
Henry Taylor
Fancy Wilson
Frederick A. Shavé
Mary Belling
G. A. Hamaker
Mary J. Cunningham
Moline Fete Shifts Through Year 1876 Fire Record
Local notes recount cheer at year’s end and fire department status in Moline in 1876. Reports mention masked ball by Freja society on January 27, civic readings, and community efforts. Also noted are bridge work on Rock River, scarlet fever cautions from Dr Gregory, and local business changes including a sash maker’s suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Hlowtown
Confederaty Roads
Moline
Dore
Quincy
Commercial Review
Guardian
Uaisd UI Lud Uiass
Ghouls
Company B
Fire Department
Dui Lugs Mo
A. F
A. M
Counterfeit Hollo way medicines warned by company
A Holloway and Co notice warns against counterfeit medicines imitating their trade mark. The letter urges buyers to avoid pills or ointment lacking the genuine agent Jus Haydock’s signature and promises legal action to prosecute for counterfeiting. The public is asked to help protect health and report fakes to bring offenders to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Jus
Haydock
Clendenin & Martin advertise frames and remedies
An assortment of items and medical claims fill the advert page. Clendenin & Martin tout frame bargains two doors north of the post office and promote cheap mats, while E Severance offers clocks and silver ware. The notice also promotes De Fiter's Rheumatic Remedy, Castoria for children, and other patent cures with exaggerated guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendenin & Martin
Hig
Maline Market Prices and Goods Listing Fragment
A fragment from a Maline market page lists weekly corrected prices for food and supplies. It includes grains, dried goods, sugar, tea, berries, kerosene, and a long section on meats, grasses, and lumber. Several entries show unit prices and quantities such as per bushel, per ton, per dozen, and per pound.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deipee
S.T Walker
Siv
Chancery
Willian P. Rott
Akeorsek
Hany Pe
Iyn
Roral
E. H. Crawford
Andalusia
Edwin BR. Healy
Martin Gearth
James Hill
Andrew A. Jones
Edgington
Wm. Wait
Buffalo Prairie
Jacob Roberts
Daniel P. Kistler
Lora
Erne
Gma Fae Re Jcitora
Palit Kennedy
Barbara Wagner
Chas. W. O'Neil
Christopher Wagner
Qathofen
Hesse- Darmstadt
Germany
Irving
Christopher
On- Tage
Lmr
Te Am
Aiakins
Aries Plunkett
New York
John T. Browning
Molins
Springield
House of Representatives
George H. Atkinson
Portland
Oregon
Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Co
Robert McMann
Grace Lynde
Stontgomery Meigs
Judge Lynde
F. G. Linfield
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Nesbitt
A.P Fisk
Rena Runaner
Reauer
Hammondspurn
W O White
Buffalo
Muse Ske Tha Marks
J. T. Adams
Parks
Rock Island Counp
Henry Ward Beecher
Davenport
Redpath Lyceum of
Boston
Sylvan Boat Club
Beecher
Redpath Lyceum
Lyceum
Gough
Sterling Gazette
Sterling
Gazette
Hock Island
Clinton
Fulton
Lyons
Patrons of Husbandry
Thos, Lees
Coal Valley
Erie Lewis
Melisse
Drake
Rock
Jana Mia
Peaseaton
Freja Society
Rock Tiver Bridge
Hattie Waters
Rapids
Riverside Cemetery
Deerey's
Alber Fold
Swander
Igby
Young Men's Society of the
Congregational Church
J A. McDonald's
Lyman Gregory
W. Milt Brown
Frank A Head
D. H. Robbins
Fred
Calkins
Ogange
Minsunts
Lilmuta
T J. Holcomb
United Brethren Church
Charles Gray
Port Byron
Moline Lodge
Timm’s Hall
Hunting Wall
Lieremher Thia
Pulit
Gregory
Nkunidia
Melin
Concordia Germania Turoverein
Timm
Luppy
A. T. Stewart & Co
Aetna
Deere
Qld
Clendenin & Martin's
E J Severance’s
Reputaoul Veluy
Bargatus
Severance
de Fiter
Physicaa
Richard & Soherbeck
Age MorAlon
Amie Torres Sud
Amoh Mo
Eduingion
Tate
Muet
Avery Basen
HO Coutky
Lang Peat
Ameria
Fueesra
Ural
Regin
the Tridune
Mrs. Vaughn
Atom
Fatima
Hentie
Merial
Tarade
Tan
Soae
Scribner's Monthly
Ahly
Nile
Turkestan
Nicholas Minturn
Hortann
Tibet
Marbelle
Mere Metniek
Vations
Nonschold
Dtest
Wotusa
Re- Anement
Calurg
Nicholas Adsura
Bcribne Aagna
Commarg Lal
Maline Market
Faruar Junianns
Cullue
Sogar
Duap
Bes
B. Dava Kuarted
Fercond Tuba
Whit
Vultee Croehed Buat
NY Musee Teas Imperial
Per
Markore
Iba Fur Gi
Ime
Kyo Ter Applee
Bmw Mul Ganne
Iran
Ship Sud
Reator
Ast
Hirsch
Main Street
Athey
Hirscheh’s
Mals Street
Merton
Isa
I. A
Swuk Ufanatle Rea, Lindy Han Ike Rehtets
Teenede, Con
Csrentiay
al Ss
Nollers
Ovz
Coa&ts
Atse
Hotidaye
Clothing House
Appuake Rock Island
Touke
Joseph Rothschild
N. P. Bergbibon
Moline Gas and Coke Company
Anauireat
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