Rock Island News Roundup from Hillier's Hall and City Affairs
The Rock Island Gazette reports a busy week with a National meeting in Hillier's Hall, St Patrick's benevolent ball, and public office appointments. fines were issued for drunkenness and liquor sales to minors. The Rodman Rifles plan a military ball for charity at Harper House, and the city council announced key posts and committees. Public schools close for a month as Prof Southwell teaches, and temperance activists plan further meetings.
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Rock Island
Nationals
Hillier’s Hall
St. Patrick’s Benevolent Society
Board of Town Auditors
Rock Island Township
Justice Hayden
Denton
Dart’s Hall
Trinity Church
Ladies Relief Society
W. L. Sweeney
John Kennedy
Swan Swanson
Justice Hawes
Moline
Gazette
South Rock Island
Harper House
Ben Harper
St. Patrick's Day
Total Abstinence Society
St. Patrick's Society
Davenport
Father Mackin
Rodman Rifles
Reynolds
Charles W Hawes
J M Buford
Blanding City
William B
Bridge Collec
Ar—D. Carnanan
T A. Babcock
Op Finance
Lunny
Anawalt
Neal
C Cameran
Brooks and Warnock
Schlemmer and Hillier
Simmons and Koch
Warnock
Lundy
Acameron
Schlemmer
Anawalt and
Simmons
Watertown
Southwell
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Port Byron News B
Farmers in Port Byron sow wheat and prepare soil for small grains as spring advances. The area may see more wheat planted than since 1870 amid rising peace prospects in Europe. An accidental wagon incident near the post office caused minor damage but no injuries. George McNeal, longtime Port Byron resident, moved to Watertown to pursue farming, leaving behind many friends and service on the local board of trustees and as collector.
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Han
Henry Merrit
Isaac Wainwright
Geo. McNeal
Port Byron
Watertown
McNeal
Measles in Davenport and City Notices Report
Measles have entered Davenport with an active city campaign. Gates House in De Witt reported under Geo Earle. Board of Education held its annual meeting. city school examinations run Wednesday to Friday. Baggage master R McCullough at Perry Street depot renamed John Cady. Jewish Pruim feast observed. Fisher Herbert livery firm to dissolve with Herbert continuing. Davis’s second hand store burglarized. cutlery firearms stolen. Robert Munroe Jr. celebrated 21st birthday with friends. Local photographers Hastings White Fisher lauded for quality work. Haight Sears robbed of a large book. papers recovered from coal bin of Mrs Williams. St Patricks Day celebrated with Irish societies visiting Rock Island and Moline, then returning to Davenport. St Cecelia’s hall crowded. Academy students, Celia Ransom welcomed audience, Lillian Ocobock played harp, Louise Secord sang. M V Gannon spoke. Rev Slanting gave remarks. Burtis Opera House hosted Irish Tiger and Rory O More to a packed crowd.
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Geo. Earle
Gates House
de Witt
Board of Education
John Cady
R. McCullough
Perry Street
Pruim
Fisher & Herbert
Davis
Robert Munroe, Jr
Hastings, White & Fisher
Northwest
Messrs. Haight & Sears
St. Patricks Day
Rock Island
Moline
St. Cecelia’s Hall
Academy
Celia Ransom
Lillian Ocobock
Reland
Louise Secord
Erin
M. V. Gannon
Mr. Slanting
Burtis Opera House
Rory O’more
Rapids City Revival and Prospect of Prosperity
A three week Methodist meeting at Rapids City nears conclusion with six more baptisms by Elder Ingram. Local industry resumes with coal shipping and a new coal office and tramway by Gilchrist & Co. residents anticipate mint dollars and a shift in politics toward temperance, with village elections and a licensure fight ahead. Capt. Ross and others plan a Black Hills expedition amid reopening trade and optimism for business revival.
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Ingram
Christian Church
Black Hills
Tey
Land of Gold
Capt. Ross
George Weaver and Son
R. C. Thompson
Olen Looker
Gilchrist & Co
Andalusia Chronicle notes town growth and temperance events
Eight families leave Andalusia as roads dry. The town anticipates spring trade. Grace Kenworthy and Mary Atwood head the school. The Justice of the Peace James Ballard returns to work. A steamer service to Rock Island and Davenport resumes with the Comet replaced by the Louisa. Temperance blue ribbon pledge drives gain hundreds of signers and a new organization forms led by John Baffum and Grace Kenworthy. In Ranger finance news, bonds on treasury reserves are debated. President Grant hosts Greek King on Vandalia after a dinner aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ken- Worthy
Mary At- Wood
James Ballard
Justice of the Peace
Mercer Co
Rock Island
Davenport
Louisa
Wm. Jones
Wisner
U. B
John Baffum
Grace Kenworthy
Ranger
Mrs Anna Byerly Laid to Rest in Local Cemetery
The mortal remains of Mrs. Anna Byerly were buried in the local cemetery after funeral services at the Christian Chapel. Elder Ingram delivered a solemn discourse to a crowded house. Mrs. Byerly, a twenty year member of the church, endured protracted illness with Christian resignation and was mourned by many friends. Her family suffered losses during the Civil War with four sons serving and two buried on southern soil. Citizens are urged to support the enlarged Review for its moral tone and refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Byerly
Elder Ingram
Byerly
Christian Church
Veritas
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Andalusia
Finance
Revierw
Hardenburg
King and Currency Committee
Bristow
Athens
Grant
Greece
U.S
Henry Street
Edwards Street
Mullne
Sinois
Simon Hirsch
Ain Street
Celpt
Summ Chine
É&C
Pric
Near
Moline National Hank
Main Street
Rodman
Post Office
Ilinois
Wheelock
Moline, Illinois
Boston
C. T. Warren
Rodman Avenue
Henry and
Ano Streets
Maline
Illinois
M. Christy
Rock Island, Ilinois
Chicago
Louis Jacoby
Patrone Okerberg
Malo and Lynde Streets
J. G. Salisbury
Moline, Ill
Wells Street
Salter and
Atkinson Streets
D. W. Sickels
And
Blossburg
Lackawanna Coal
Briar Bluff and
Cleaveland Coal
Lynde Street
Cb&q
A. M. Hubbard
Mathushek
Steinway
Mies L. Healy
A. Blombergson
Halla
Alers Ia
Hakgaor Aigs
Dane
N. P. Bergstrom
Undertaker
New Sweede Church
Meling
Moline Gas and Coke Company
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