National Ticket Endorsement for Hayes in Rock Island
The editorial urges voters to back Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler on election day. It attacks Tilden and Hendricks as enemies of the country and praises Hayes as loyal and honorable. The piece also supports Henry A. Ainworth for state board of equalization and endorses Henderson and Mallett with brief justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnat
Anguirar
Democratic
Rutherford B. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
Hendricks
Kla
Henderson
Rock Island County
Gen
State Board of Equalization
Henry A. Ainaworth
Moline
James F. Mallett
Bureau County
Illinois Republicans present strong state ticket in historic stance
The republicans tout a solid slate led by Lewis Steward’s opponent Shel by M Cullum for governor and Andrew Shuman for lieutenant governor with George H Harlow and Thos Needles among statewide nominees. County bids favor E E Parmenter for state's attorney Levi I Harson for circuit clerk and Josiah L Perkins for coroner amid counterpoint by Democratic rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party of
Illinois
Tilden
Lewis Steward
Shelby M. Cullum
Andrew Shuman
Chicago Evening Journal
Brown County
Glenn
George H. Harlow
Y. Thornton
Fulton
Thos. 3
Needles
Edward Hitz
Jas. K. Edsall
John Hise
George Goodlack
Edmund
The Congressional Ticket in Illinois Sixth District
The piece argues for loyal men in Congress and criticizes Democratic candidate Charles Dunham for admitting membership in the disloyal Sons of Liberty, labeling him a partisan aligned with southern chivalry. The author urges support for anti rebel representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Congress
Illinois
Charles Dunham
Sons of Liberty
Re nomination prospects for Browning Fox and Grenell
The Republican slate names John T. Browning of Rock Island county and John P. Fox of Henry alongside Democrat R. M. Grenell of Rock Island county. Browning is praised as an effective Springfield representative and Fox as satisfactory to constituents, while Grenell is described as harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Browning
Rock Island County
John P. Fox
Henry
R. M. Grenell
Browning
Springfield
Fox
Grénell
Moline Public Schools October Attendance and Tardiness
Monthly report shows 644 enrolled, 20 school days, 97 percent attendance, 39 tardies, and 657 minutes lost to absences. Superintendent L Gregory notes punctual rooms Miss Wolcott through Miss Ferguson as perfect in punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Public Schools
Ceesees
Ines
Tee
Aedtdee Senas
Sige
Miss Wolcott
Miss Parker
Miss Hale
Miss Marsh
Miss Jackson
Miss Ferguson
S. L. Gregory
John M Holt Pursues Old Debtors for Settlements
John M Holt seeks payment from those who owe him old accounts. He aims to buy back his goods and recover debts including unspecified items such as produce and supplies from past transactions. The notice signals a collection effort and potential subsequent actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Holt
Hawley Speech At Reves Hall Invites Moline Citizens
Citizens of Moline without regard to party are invited to Hesse hall tomorrow Saturday evening at 7:30 to hear Hon. John B. Hawley deliver a political address. Hawley's public experience is said to make his speech highly convincing and worth attending. Turn out and hear him. Let the hall be crowded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Hesse -Hall
John B. Hawley
Hawley
Illinois Voter Qualifications Warned Ahead of Election
A Chicago area notice reiterates the United States citizenship requirement and Illinois residency rules for voters. It details penalties for fraud, perjury, and unlawful voting, and warns officers to enforce election laws on election day.
Chamois skins and maritime wares hawked by Clendenin and Martin
An advertisement lists a new lot including chamoise skins sponges toilet soap perfumery hair brushes and fancy goods offered by Clendenin and Martin. The note also references sea waterproofing and a vague storm theme with unclear lines about Metheny and Rox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendenin & Martin
Metheny
Krox
New Books Arrive At Public Library In Moline
About 200 volumes were added to the Public Library in Moline during the past week. The collection includes works on history, travel, science, fiction and biographies from authors such as Verne, Roe, McDonald and Muller. Books will be issued by next Monday and readers are encouraged to borrow soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count de Paris
America
Hammerton
Caroline Herschel
Geo. Smith
Proctor
Philip Sidney
Max Muller
Gough
Wilson
Cox
Adams
Jon Quincy Adams
Guizot
Tribune Almanac
Arthur
McDonald
Roe
Roe, Verne, Hale, Trobridge
Col. Ingersoll
Davenport
Moline
Mississippi Valley Grove
No. 338
Louis Beers
N. A
L.N. Ecklund
V A
A. E. Morey
E. H. Berry
John Johnson
J.G
New Port Byron
Slanderous charges against Republican candidates in Illinois
The letter warns that electioneering documents will be spread by anonymous parties attacking Shelby M. Cullom and other Republicans. It calls the alleged claims false, urges voters to disbelieve the rumors, and compares past rebukes to present ones. An unrelated ad notes beaver cloaks at Hull's offering the cheapest in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Parmenter
Harson
Perkins
Vermillion
The
Argus
Hull’s
Vote Integrity Triumphs in Civic Duty Call
The piece argues against bribery and coercion urging citizens to vote freely. It warns of political manipulation by offering rewards and notes shops plan to close on Election Day to emphasize the importance of casting an independent ballot.
Political ticket endorsement urges straight Republican slate
The message advocates voting straight Republican from Rutherford B. Hayes for president to Robert H. Vermillion for coroner. It argues the full ticket serves the interests of capitalists, manufacturers, merchants, mechanics, and laborers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B. Hayes
Robert H. Vermillion
Beware of Spurious Republican Tickets On Election Day
A public notice urges readers to examine their ballot Tuesday and vote the straight Republican ticket across national, state, congressional, district, and county races. It warns against split, mixed, or scratched tickets and directs voters to use the genuine Republican ticket as published at the paper’s front section.
Principals consider factory closings for polls
The article urgesManufacturing houses to close at least part of next Tuesday to allow employees to vote. It stresses employers should give workers time to vote and hopes factories will shut down for part of the day.
Polls Call for Honest Election in Moline
Citizens are urged to attend the polls next Tuesday to ensure an honest election and to cast an honest Republican vote. Many men in Moline feel the obligation to dedicate time to this important civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Electing the Entire County Ticket Endorsed
A local endorsement urges voters to support Par menter for state's attorney Harson for circuit clerk Perkins for sheriff and Vermillion for coroner. The piece claims each candidate is qualified and better than their Democratic opponent in this race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Parmenter
P. T. McElherné
Levi I. Harson
W. H. Fairclough
Moline
Harson
North
Fairclough
Josiah L. Perkins
Wm. H. Lundy
Perkins
Cordova
Andalusia
Ule
Board of Supervisors
Rock Island
Sharp Silvis
R. H. Vermillion
J. G. Buckman
Mr. Vermillion
Parmenter
Vermillion
Vote notices and civic events fill local page
A jam packed column lists meetings, speeches and election calls including city council next Monday, voting days, and pro tem addresses by Jas Beardsley and Jas Parks. It notes bargain drives at Hulls and E J Severance offerings, plus religious services and nown product ads from Klendenin Martin and Sherman.
Commercial Moline Market Price List of Groceries and Provisions
A fragmented 1878 price sheet lists weekly corrected grocery items and rates. It covers coffee, sugar, tea, spices, canned fruits, produce, dairy, meats, fish, and lumber with unit prices and per-bag or per-pound costs, reflecting a broad market catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Cuba
Young Hyson
Japan
Ceaene
Castile
Ceeseee Eee
Ligier
Iwajacetes
R L. Brown
C. F. Grantz
Thintisbaden
Esse Ee
Anth Sauieabe
Also Mentioned on This Page
National
Union
Republican Party
Samuel J. Tilden
Tse
Oamdtadted
Hele Ousia Poe
the County Ticket
Tardy
Rosa Williams
Gr Central
Henry Stodder
Bal Cromwell
Hanna Foreland
Fred Christy
Bertie Ellis
George Carson
Willie Walls
Charley Wormley
Robbie Clendenin
Frank Clendenin
Oscar Ugla
Jennie If ‘Ammer
John Hammer
Robbie Reid
Charle Williams
Eklund
He Calentzky
Maggie Heuck
George Kipp
Betsey Olsen
Abram van
Sha I. Hawley
Reves's
Baturday
Ilinois
United States
Goroner
Ortega
Eaws
Tilderites
New York
Hayes
Wheeler
Olean
N. Y
Syracuse
Dunham
Argis
Democratic Party
Uard
A. B. Sherman
E. J. Severance
Reese’s Hall
J. G. Herbst
Henry Karstens
Rapids City
Jas. M. Beardsley
Jas. J. Parks
Hull
Concordia-Germania Turner Society
Timm’s Hall
E. C. Barnard
J. W. Henry
South Sea Islands
Baptist Church
St. Louis, Rock Island and Chicago
Raad
Rodman Avenue
Peoria
Milan
P. A. Sandelius
Chicago
Freja Hall
Smith
Walter P. Duffin
Mary Johnson
Brita Nelson
Insane Asylum
N’ J Hubbard
Hillsdale
Hull's
Clendenin & Martin's
Knox
A. B. Sherman's
Hulls
Richards & Sohrbeck's
Richards & Sohrbeck’s
E. J. Severance’s
Moline Market
Hesler & Ca
Aere
Rodman
A. BE. Sherman
GO Main Street
Joseph Westlake
Marysville
Cho Bennett
Buck Prairie
Harper Aid Indes
Liumient
Dbersea
Bing
Rey Geo W Ferris
Mauurstily
Schoharne
J KB. Rose & LU
Dey St
New York City
Castoria
Astoria
Netoria
Cantona
Lave
Samuel Pitcher
J B. Kosk & CU
NAN & Beast
Jung
WEB Fagan & CO
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Ind
Moline, Illinois
EEP
Stevesathe Sasalipet Ori
Ani
Merino
Retts
Anid Bales
Cillcago
Lisnots
Opp
Kreeok Deland House
Joseph Rothschild
Liniment Whit
Siuk
Reese
Woline
Guy Undertaker
Ann and
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