Washington Accepts Command of Continental Army
A letter from Moline Illinois recalls Washington’s 1775 Cambridge entrance and command of the Continental Army. It quotes Atlantic Monthly on the scene at Cambridge common with soldiers, civilians, and the famous elm as Washington drew his sword and assumed command. The writer notes the era’s attire and the mixed appearance of troops, then reflects on Washington’s leadership and the push toward independence.
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Moline
Washington
Cambridge
Mass
Atlantic Monthly
Tle
Cambridge Common
Cholten
Dryden
Isv4 Rock Island line sold for taxes in Rock Island County
The Isv4 Rock Island line in Rock Island County was sold for delinquent taxes after the company refused payment. E W Smith of Des Moines bought the property, paying immediately when bid. A jury panel for the September circuit court term lists numerous names across Rock Island and surrounding areas.
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Rockford, Rock Pit
Porter
E. W. Smith
Des Moines
Circuit Court
Sylvan Boat Club to Meet at Boat House Monday
Members of the Sylvan Boat Club will hold a regular meeting at the boat house on Monday evening next July 5 at 8 o'clock. Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend. C. A. Waterman, Secretary.
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Sylvan Boat Club
C. A. Waterman
Sec’y
Methodist Church
Manufacturers’ Lodge
Masonic Hall
Moline National Bank
Doric Lodge
W. M. Collins
Commissioners of Highways
Molino
R. M
Com. E. Mapes
Oline
Local marriage licenses issued for June by County Clerk John W Cook
The June list shows marriages including Cidelia Ann Eaton, Avgie Ralston, Esther Bowen, Rosella A Kelly, Callista Allen, Catharine Shefer, Anna Holtz, Lucy Phillips, Lueton V Babbitt, Emma Plum, Elizabeth Swanson, Columbia J Propps, Bertha Maurer, Maria J Campbell, Sarah Woline, Elizabeth Nolan, Anna E Peterson, Mary Nichols, Sarah A Pitsenbarger, Mary Warner, Nora Northway, Sarah E Armpriest, Sarah Bittner, Ida Johnson, Diana Elliott, plus a Military Company of about 60. The file company organized under militia law held elections for officers and prepared uniforms for a likely week delivery.
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John W Cook
Woo
Cidelia Ann Eaton
Jr. Warnock
Avgie Ralston
A.W. Tanner
Esther Bowen
Johns
Kistler
Rosella A. Kelly
Ienry van Order
Callista Allen
W Kurth
Catharine Shefer
Conrad Graf
Anna Holtz
M.A. Davis
Lucy Phillips
Otis S. Albee
Lueton V. Babbitt
George Huber
Our Greatest Want in Moline Fire Protection
The letter urges laying a large main for fire purposes across the city from Illinois street to Henry to extend water supply via manufacturing company power. It notes current fire risk and supports a More efficient water works system, arguing gas is a luxury while water is essential. The piece references the Moline column in the Rock Island Union and calls for public spirited citizen involvement. It underscores locating a steam fire engine on the bluff to protect the city if feasible.
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Illinois Street
Henry
Moline
Rock Island Union
Jwith
City urged to provide protection for its vital interests
The piece urges delay for providing protection the city unquestionably needs and questions whether manufacturers and business men will give the attention its importance demands.
Sunday Library Attendance in Davenport and Moline
A report from Davenport shows Sunday library use declined with warm weather, averaging 35 to 40 visitors, while weekdays draw 60 to 100. Davenport’s Mrs McCul lona emphasizes keeping Sunday hours to provide a restful study space after the workweek. The piece also notes Fourth of July plans across nearby towns and the debate over which day to celebrate.
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Moline
Davenport Library Association
Review
Davenport
Iowa
Davenport Association
Capt. Morris
Mayor Deere
Andalusia
Jas
J. Parks
Freja Society
Brook's Grove
Rapids
E. H. Johnston
Moline Band
Local Brevities Capture Quirks and Updates from Moline
Readable items include Fourth of July plans and river traffic, business changes, property sales, church and school notes, local accidents, and upcoming meetings. Names and places span Moline Davenport Andalusia Geneseo Rock Island and Cambridge with varieties of prices dates and events.
Summer Campaigns and Travels of Local Residents
John M Holt plans a summer campaign in the mountains Mrs S W Wheelock is pleased with her eastern trip W D Benham has gone west likely to stay through summer Mr Arnold Ballou of Providence RI visits locally Mr H H Welie with wife and family vacation on upper Mississippi near St Paul H R Grover Oscar Peterson and George Edwards depart for Denver and the mountain country Rev A S Letterdahl returns from an eastern visit to officiate next Sunday Golia Remfels daughter of Huntoon completes a musical course in vocal manual training
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John M. Holt
S. W. Wheelock
W. D. Benham
Arnold Ballou
Providence
Rhode Island
8. H. Welie
Mississippi
St. Paul
A. S. Letterdahl
Swedish Lutheran Church
Golia Remfels
Huntoon
Bie Conrae
Yocal Maualo A
Is Your Life Worth 10 Centa
Sickness prevails everywhere and many suffer from indigestion liver complaints and related symptoms. The ad claims Green's August Flower cures dyspepsia and its effects, offering a sample bottle for 10 cents and a regular size for 75 cents with a promise that two doses will relieve.
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J. W. Morey
Keator House Drug Store
Moline Market Prices and Produce Listings
Revised weekly market report listing grain and produce prices from Moline dealers Margraf Epp Waters Grantz Keator & Son. Entries include corn per bushel oats flour butter cheese sugar coffee tea coal hay potatoes dried fruits berries and various meats with prices and units noted.
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Margraf & Epp
Main Street
Messrs. Waters & First
C. F Grantz
Jomber
Messrs Keator & Son
Tame Bay
Praine
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