Moline items detail city projects and events
City to number houses and open Rock Island House next Wednesday. Eph Wood joins Marvin Ryan firm. Post office changes noted. A. Maucker named Assistant Supervisor. Temperance work expanded by Charles Skinner. Olson residence planned near Augustana College. Court House Square fence planned. Harper Opera House slated to open July 4. St Patrick’s Benevolent Society ball at Hillier’s Hall on the 18th. Dr Reynolds to lecture March 21 at Dart’s Hall. Opera house fitting contracts awarded. work to start. Athletic Club to stage Romeo and Juliet in Genoa next Friday. Hubbell of Davenport addresses temperance meeting at Baptist church. Turners host dance Saturday. masquerade planned for 21st. Dutch Beerwijk to start next Tuesday under Rodman Helles. run five nights. Rev Wyspencer to attend International Sunday School Convention in Atlanta April 10–12. Rock Island Gun Club elects J J Everett president, J Ol Parks sec, IL F Harson treas, ER Porter, J Harms and G Craig exec committee.
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Rock Island
Eph. Wood
Marvin & Ryan
Black Hawk
A. Maucker
J. H. Lloyd
Charles Skinner
Prof
Olson
Augustina College
Court House Square
Harper Opera Aone
St. Patrick's Benevolent Society
Hillier's Iall
Dr. Reynolds
Dart's Hall
Opera House
Geneseo
Geo. F. Hubbell
Davenport
Baptist Church
Rodman Helles
Eo Wy Spencer
Atlanta
Rock Island Gun Club
J.J. Everett
Jo Ol Parks
IL. F Harson
ER Porter
J. Harms
G@. Craig
Revival Pushes On In Davenport As Circuit Court Sits
The Davenport circuit court convened Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Dawson of the A M E Church leads a cheerful revival downtown. Latchem’s grocery was burglarized last Saturday morning for about 59 dollars. Matt Ussher sold Little Frank to A H Swan of Cheyenne. The free reading room operates weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM and Sundays from 1 to 1 PM. A fire at Renwick Shaw Jossett’s yards Friday destroyed lumber valued at 6090 dollars, insured for 8000. Artists Hastings White Fisher stand foremost in city photography. Denton lectured on temperance and origin of man. L B Brown, train dealer, suspended liabilities around 1500 and plans to resume trading. LeClaire estate sale postponed until June. First baseball round of the season. E J Andus broke his right arm pitching last Sunday. Dr. Kulp treated him. A large audience attended a concert by Prof. St Clair and pupils. a strong success. Workingmen and Democrats nominate a city ticket with W H Cathbert mayor and others. The Miller & Co art gallery on Third and Brady showcases children’s pictures. prices are reasonable. Republican voters to meet March 23 at 2 PM for delegate nomination. ward meetings March 21 at 7 PM in various halls.
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Matt.Ussher
Frank
A. H. Swan
Cheyenne
Renwick
Shaw &Jossett
Hastings
White & Fisher
Denton
Moore's Hall
L. B. Brown
le Claire
E. J.andus
Kulp
Iall
Prof. St. Clair
W. H. Cathbert
Isaac Cummings
John Mees Steen
Rudolph Priester
J. W. Jamison
Sexton
Fritz Kahn
Davenport
Miller & Co.'s
Third
Brady Streets
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Pt. U
First Ward
Jensen's Hall
Court House
City Hall
Ackley Hall
Fifteenth Street
Port Byron News Roundup of February Events and Local Actions
Dr J W Morgan reports three deaths and one birth for February in Port Byron. Prof Crane lectures on Fast Life in a Fast Age to crowded audiences. The steamer Victory carried 110 barrels of lime and 1000 bushels of coal at Shepherd & Son. Temperance advocacy continues with lectures and pledge enrollments. A saloon sale is contemplated as Albrecht negotiates with Gotleib Stilts. A ferry license to run between Port Byron and Le Claire Iowa is granted to G W Smith. Minnesota railroad tariff reform bills move through the House and are expected to pass the Senate. The editor commends an enlarged Review and wishes continued growth.
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J. W. Morgan
Crane
Victory
Shepherd & Son
Albrecht
Gotleib
Charles Skinner
Port Byron
Mr. Skinner
Rev. Barnard
Eed
Je Claire
Iowa
John Smith
le Claire
J. N. Jong
J. W. Smith
G. W. Smith
C. 2. Albrecht
Gotleibt Stilts
Milan News Roundup: Local Firms Move In And Council Votes
Preeumb a pork packing establishment at work, Martins occupies the trophy late vacated by Olmstead. Thompsen Oaks is the style of the new Barberum here. A. Loashig left school for a clerkship with C. Armstrong. Mrs E W Smith fell into the river but was hauled out after a cry. In elections, Thomas Kerr was reelected President of the Council. T Johnson, K R Dart, J E Burrows, A R Brown elected Councilmen.
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Ecoutnus
Martins
Olmstead
Thompsen & Oaks
Sir
AH. Loashig
C. Armstrong
E. W. Smith
Thomas Kerr
Messrs. T. Johnson
KR. P Dart
J. E. Burrows
A. R. Brown
Iowa Legislature Debates Prohibition and Death Penalty
A Des Moines letter from March 12, 1878 discusses Iowa's legislative session since January 4, noting debate over repealing the alcohol clause of the prohibitory law, restoring the death penalty for first degree murder, and revising railroad tariffs. The writer criticizes sensational birth notices and defends Board of Health records, arguing for transparency and public scrutiny while lampooning gossips and ungrounded criticism.
Fort Saint Francis Sawmill Hit by Stolen Government Lumber Plan
A sawmill at Fort Saint Francis owned by British subjects plans to fill a large Canadian lumber contract with lumber allegedly stolen from U S government records. The move signals a cross border dispute over raw timber and legal questions surrounding the contract.
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Fort Saint Francis
U. S
Supervisors Grant Thanks as Board Adjourns Sine Die
The Ways and Means committee reported officers and eight board members owed 298.40 dollars. Supervisor Taylor moved a resolution praising the chairman for fairness and impartiality in sessions over the past year, which was unanimously adopted. The board adjourned sine die.
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A.ghee
Court House Square
Taylor
Board of Supervisors
Joan WY. Cook
Fairview School closes winter term with prize giving
The Fairview district No. 2 school ended its winter term led by teacher Mr. Wendel. A program of recitations dialogue music and prize awards followed an evening public entertainment to capacity with many standing. Numerous pupils received awards and gifts with thanks from the teacher and community.
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Fairview
Weet
Sheridan Revokes Prescriptions Liquor Permits in Indian Territory
General Sheridan withdraws all permits allowing liquor sales on physician prescriptions in the Indian Territory. The permits had been exploited as a cover for widespread whisky distribution, prompting the crackdown.
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Sheridan
Indian Territory
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