City Council Official Report November 3 1879 Proceedings
Regular meeting with Aldermen present and Barnard acting as mayor pro tem. City Engineer Gould recommends street and drainage works on Wells Salter Atkinson Water and Spring streets, plus Lincolnd Lincoln? street earth removal and grade. Bills for sidewalks and bridges approved. Knux and Moore bills noted. petitions referred to Street and Alley Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Gould
H. A. Barnard
m—Iead
Wells Street
Water Street
Atkinson Street
Salter Street
Spring Street
Lincolo Street
Rodman Avenue
First Avenue
Knox
Salter
Spring
Atkinson
Water
Pitts Street
Henry
Lincoln
E. Hannecke
Alday
M. A. Gould
Stroote
Knux W.R. Moore
Board of Supervisors
Ann Street
Pitts Gilbert
Civic measures and hall proposal dominate council notes
The report approves grading Lincoln Avenue for 125 dollars and extends time on Warner’s partition. Efforts to abate water nuisance on Central Avenue proceed. A fire ordinance is referred for study. Public notices urge building a large hall for city, church, and military use at Rodman Avenue or Lynde Street with city support and rental plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
W. A
Lincoln Avenue
D. W. Warner
Knox
Central Avenue
City Atty
T. Walker
Moline
Molice
Timm’s
Reese House
Maine
Rodman Avenue
Lynde St
Fine Merchant Tailoring Opens with Elegant Suitings
Just opened today Simon Hirsch offers fine worsted suitings and what are described as nobby English and French pantaloon goods and overcoats. Visit the shop to see the new patterns and garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Hirsch
Winter Millinery Arrives by H Kohrer on Henry Street
H Kohrer on Henry Street announces a fresh stock of Winter millinery including hats bonnets and trimmings in fashionable styles. Prices are advertised as the lowest current rates and shoppers are invited to view the selection and select their styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kohrer
Henry Street
E. J. Severance
Rocky Mountains
Rock Island
Rock Island Knitting Works
Gentlemen's Furnishings and Accessories at Simon
Silk neckwear and latest patterns offered by Simon include handkerchiefs gloves mitts collars cuffs and related items for gentlemen seeking refined attire. Local shop promotes a range of refined fabrics and accessories appealing to style conscious customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Hirsch‘s
Weather, relics, and rumors from San Antonio
An envelope from a San Antonio friend carries a sensational heading about Texas. The letter notes hot weather with a cooler spell and includes an old wooden cross found among ruins near the mission three miles from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mesxicoa
San Antonio
Now Is Your Opportunity Our County Election
A county paper thanks Republican voters for a decisive win by around 200 votes over opponents. It denounces the Greenback party as obsolete and praises Robt. F. Reid and W. G. Mortis. It urges readers to travel to Chicago November 10–17 on a rail deal and notes Gen Grant events and the National Live Stock Association exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Robt. F. Reid
W. G. Mortis
Criexgn
C. M.& St. Plr
R. Cos
Chicago
Pekin
Ready Made Clothing. Elegant suits for men and boys
A local catalog note advertises an elegant line of ready made suits for men and boys. Simon offers all styles and prices in a single showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Hirsch’s
Simon Hirsch
Diverse notices from Rock Island district shoppers and residents
Local items describe repairs, sales, and events in Rock Island and Davenport areas. Frank Harwood returns from the Navy port. C R J and P R R workers widen a culvert. Knox's offers mouldings and silk frames. Adams Tevellner showcases a simple lift pump. numerous ads announce clothing, sewing machines, medicines, and second hand goods with prices and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
Keator House
Adolph Tevellner
Riverside Cemetery
Chas. Atkinson
Chandler
Nashua
New Hampshire
Atkinson
Mr. Chandler
Washington
U S
Messrs
Trumbull & Browning
Joe Hooker
Jnc. A. Logan
Joe
Old Island City
M.D. Merrill
U. S. Grant
Rock Island
Galena
Fairchild
Clendenin & Martin's
Knox's
Rodman Avenue
Henry Street
St. Jacob’s Oil
Clendenin & Martin’s
E. H. Pierce
West Third St
Davenport
Iowa
Moline
Grant
Hawley & Hill
Epstein
Rock Island Music
Tracy
I Patein
Chicago
New York
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Moline Review
Metropolitan Block
Main Street
Rock Iland & Pauuing Bant
Iicago and
CONN
Muutand Express
A.M. Sakrom
West
Council
Western Union B
Milwaukee
Connections
Mailand Express Express
Mailand Express
A. Bly
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. RB
St. Louis
Goa
Sterling and
Dubuque
la Crosse
Wis
Maitland Express
North Mail
Sterling Mendota
Mendota
Daba Ue
Rock Island & Peoria R
Rock Island & Pry A
L. E Hemenway, P. AM
City Council
Oline Review
Home Guide
Sica
Chicago Tribune
The
Ladica
Andamaia
Cordova
Val Valley
Drur
Edgington
Reynolds
Hampton
Cartan
Port Byron
South Moline
South Rock Laland Zuma
Matsa
Simon Hirsh
Rock Island County
Almoia
Barnes Huldah
Emma
Mowrey T
MM Cook
Florence Pamer
A Deron
W Raymond
E Aberg
Hariette Sweon
Albert Jiuson
J Skellon
Robert Koch Ulaus
H Tate
Geo Larson
Teller
L. E. Hawxiwar
P.M
Cook
Tracey
Irwin
24 Avenue
W. 2d St
Bro
Porter
McKinnile
Colorado
Our Lady
Center Station
Geo. Koenigsecker
Pierce
Imperial Flour
Dart & Gregg’s
Rodsman Avenue
C. Grantz
Richards & Soherbeck
Review
Dart & Gregg
J. Zimmerman
Richards & Lohrbeck’s
Stewart
McAffee
Billy Brooks
Stewart's
Connaughton
Boeton
Brady Street
Europe
Sud Avenue
James R. King
Perry Street
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