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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1878
Page
7
Obituary notes the death of R K Swan, longtime president of the Moline Plow Company, after a nine week illness of catarrh and erysipelas. The article traces his life from Hanraedon County to Moline, cites his business achievements and charitable acts, and describes funeral services with public mourning and appreciation from the community.
The manufacturers and business men of Moline, led by S H Velie, meet at Deere & Co to adopt resolutions mourning Robert K Swan late president of the Moline Plow Company. They publish the tribute and send a copy to his family as funeral details are noted with local updates.
The shop slashes entire stock of wallpaper to cost inviting customers to inspect before buying elsewhere. The notice urges timely calls to view discounted wallpapers and save on purchases.
In Moline, Miller's wallpaper and window shades boast the largest west stock with prices 25 percent lower. Mrs M W Culver at Hubbard's music store supplies stationery, pens, paper, inks at low rates. The Rock Island court session adjourned for R K Swan funeral attendance.
An invitation acknowledges a reception for the Class of 78 on Saturday June 1 1975 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the home of C R Alnaworth. Attending members include Mary Knowles Lalla M Guanol Minnie F Stevens Emma L Preous Allie L Bratt Alma C Lind C May Dow Stella B Vincent Mary A Tyrrell May Shebey Edward S Johnson Emily F Kerns Lillie E Swan Nellie Joslyn.
The East End of Henry Street shows rapid business growth as Anderson’s grocery venture on low land gains support despite harsh times and competition. Macadamized streets boost trade and nearby firms spring up, improving value in the area. A. Anderson invites customers to call for services.
Tax payers are informed that the sale for tax of 1877 will commence at ten o clock in the forenoon of Monday June 10. The collector's office will be open from seven to nine o'clock in the evening. Office in the courthouse. S. 3. PorTER, Collector.
A varied list of residents and names as letter recipients in Moline Rock Island County with notices that calls for any of the letters should say advertised. Also notices for real estate sale bonnets and local business closings including Olsen Lofquist JC Jacoby's saloon and Will A Gault tobacco and Bismark Range agent details.
A sprawling page of notices shows Clendenin & Martin offering wall paper at cost and cheap confections at S L Moore's, plus U nion Star cigars, leather belting at E Smith Co and an Alaska refrigerator at Smith Co. Reed announces 20 percent below rivals on wooden pumps while Knox's brims with frames and mouldings. A new Scale Co office, tin work by Reid, and furniture repairs appear amid grocery and shoe store promotions.
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