Moline history across a growing river city and its people
A 1879 reminiscence in Moline Review recounts early town origins from 1836 along the Mississippi bluff, noting key figures Joel Wells, Mrs Wilshire, and early settlers. It recalls voting precincts in 1844, the rise of industry and crafts, and a view of the city’s steady growth without gambling or speculative schemes, praising labor and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Islaand
Evitor Molling
Keator House
Swan
Michigan
Pacific
David B. Sears
Moline
Wilshire
W. W. Wilshire
Little Rock
Ark
Embryo
Stephenson
Joel Wells
County Commissioners Court
W. Edwards
S.H. White
Charles Atkinson
Molioe
Wells
Jonathan Buffum
Jonah H. Case
Oea George
W. Lyn
H. S White
Great West
Accidents Strike Rock Island and Keater House Lift
Noon Saturday accidents in Rock Island and Moline leave two men injured. August Schmid, a Rock Island carpenter, fell from a lumber wagon when a blind horse veered, breaking two ribs. Dr. Bernhardt treated him at home. Henry Kerwin, recently moved to Moline, suffered a compound fracture of the right thigh when a safe toppled during a cafe stair lift. Dr. Morey provided surgical care at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swander
Henry Karatens
Wells Street
Chas. Peal
Karstens
Henry
Morey
Orion Times
Sarah Reed
Miss Reed
Tires
August Schmid
Rock Island
Mr. Schmid
Dr. Bernhardt
Henry Kerwin
Moline
Beardstown
Fred Calkins
Keater House
Asfe
Kerwin
Grave dispute at Riverside Cemetery over grave digging fees
The Union accuses Riverside Cemetery Superintendent Toellner of insulting Wittick supporters by charging for digging the grave at the funeral. Cemetery Board secretary Entrikin explains five member board governs operations with rules setting $3 for an adult and $2 for a child, including closing the grave, to be collected by the superintendent whom the board holds responsible for monthly interment reports and uncollected sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toelliner
Tooliner
Mr.Toellner
Knox
Rock Island
Raymond
Toeliner
Jas. Hoover
Geo. Bwitelekson
The
Deceaded
A. Toellner
Riverside Cemetery
Toellner
Guv. B. Wirrier
Conrad Wittick
W. J. Entrikin
Personal Paragraphs Update From Local Journal
D O Reid shows improvement while Lieut Heath starts new post at Cheyenne. Bob Mille returns from the east distressed by a neighbor’s illness. D A Gault, Diemend Joe agent, winter quarters secured. BR McKinnie, Colorado miner, reports early mining success. Andrew Briberg reports from Carmi overseeing a sew will operation. Bobt McCallum mourns father’s passing. late arrival unable to see him. W W O'Brien hired to defend Wittick murderers, funds raised by friends. Ward B Sherman visits Davenport as N W Masonic Aid rep, policies filled. New life ins plan favors fraternal membership and advertising in Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Times
Tilden
Democratic Party
Sammy
Congress
Kellogg-Spofford
U. S
Congressional Committee
New Orleans
Bob Toombe
Georgia
Jeff Davis
Rock Island Argus
Republican
Isaiah
New York
Argus
D. O. Reid
Lieut
Heath
Arsenal
Cheyenne
Bob Mille
California
Egg. Swander
BR. McKinnie
Colorado
Andrew Briberg
Moline Plow Company
Carmi
Ill
Cassius
Arthur Stevens
Bobt. McCallum
Clendenin & Martin's
Rochelle
W. W. O’brien
Chicago
O'Mara
Wittick
O’brien
Practical Hints on Canvassing for Home Cook Book
A publisher seeks an able agent in the locality to promote the Home Cook Book. Liberal pay is offered. The pamphlet Practical Hints on Canvassing is mailed to all applicants by J Fred Waggoner of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co
Anderson
Gould & Co
Carthage
Senator Chandler
B.S. Ormsby
Clendenin
Nazareth
J. Fred Waggoner
Chicago
Politically charged clippings on Illinois and national figures
A Republican leaning critique scatters across state politics and national figures. It argues Illinois as naturally Democratic yet shows Nebraska gains for Republicans. It notes Grant nomination optimism, Greenback talk for 1880, and satirical editorials about Grant imagery and penology theories, ending with crops and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Belleville
Nebraska
Rock Island
Grant
General Grant
Gen. Sherman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moline Review
Local Department
Molane
Timm
Dunn’s Hall
Swedish Singing Society
Timm’s
Rock Leland
Railroad Co
L. L. Burch
George B. Wittick
Geo. Wittick
George Wittick
Alyoching
Justicin
D. A. Gault
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