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Newspaper

Moline Review

Location

Moline, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1876

Page

3

Centennial closes with 92,000 daily visitors amid exhibits in Philadelphia

The Centennial Exhibition near its end on November 10 draws about 92,000 daily attendees. Officials push to convert the main building into a museum, while the Siamese exhibit remains unsent due to timing. Wireworks and machinery display unveil world leading American industry in bridge cables saws lathes and steam engines.

Philadelphia Kensington England United States Washington Smithsonian East River New York Brooklyn America Sheffield Paris Germany Fingland Mpyal London Times Lowe France

Acknowledging Harper’s impact on Rock Island growth

The piece extols Ben Harper, proprietor of the Harper House in Rock Island, praising his role in attracting travelers and boosting the local economy. It notes his bold investment in renovations and dining hall improvements, arguing his efforts benefit both his business and Rock Island, and expresses a wish for a similar benefactor in Moline.

Moline Ben Harper Harper House Rock Island Harper Mr. Harper Illinois

Government steamer Montana returns to Rock Island after mission

The Montana under Capt Davis arrived at Rock Island last Saturday after a four week voyage northward. Mr C W Durham who led operations reports the main task was building a dam across the mouth of Pine-tree Creek blocking the inlet and aiding passage control.

Montana Davis Rock Island

Ingersoll Speaks at Rock Island Republican Meeting

A large crowd of about 5000 gathered despite bad roads to hear Col. R. G. Ingersoll at Rock Island Friday afternoon. Frank Lombard’s glee club opened with America the Home of the Free before Ingersoll urged unity and warned against surrendering government to disloyal parties. The Tribune notes the magnetism of his delivery and the audience leaving better in heart and purpose.

Ingersoll Rock Island America The Free Frank Lombard Glee Club Dr. Gregg Col R. G. Ingersoll Col. Ingersoll Ley

Sylvan Boat Club announces 1876 77 lecture season engagements

The Sylvan Boat Club lists five entertainments for the 1876 77 season including Charles Hradlaugh English orator David Swing E H Chapin Helen Potter and Barnabee Concert Company. Tickets at 2 50 cover the full course with reserved seating available starting November 1.

Sylvan Boat Club Avian Boat Club Moline Charles Hradlaugh David Swing E. H. Chapin Helen Potter Barnabee Concert Company Egbert, Fidlar & Co B. C. Keator B. F. Tillinghast W. R. Moone

Temperance lecture repeated for Sunday evening

A letter from E C Barnard acknowledges requests to repeat his September 3 temperance talk for working men. He agrees to present the lecture again on Sabbath evening October 29 in Mone, Illinois, expressing thanks for the public support. The correspondence lists numerous signatories supporting the request.

E. C. Barnard Cuas M. Bn M. O. Foust K. K. Swan Lospr Bcmulinger Leas H. W Can Joan Deznx H. W. Canpry Hint

Registration Deadline Set for Tuesday in Quad Cities

Voters must register by Tuesday next to vote in the upcoming election. The district has redrawn lists. old records are discarded. East of Rodman avenue, south to Moline township limits, register and vote at the Engine house in Moline. South and west of Rodman register at Freja hall and vote there on election day.

Charles Reese Reese England Tilden Hendricks John L. Johnson Rodman Avenue Moline Township Moline Freja Hall

Augustana College Holds Swedish Victory Commemoration

Students of Augustana College and seminary stage a festival in Moline Congregational Church to mark Gustavus Adolphus death and Lutzen victory on November 6. Doors open 7 p m with programs at 8 p m. Features include M E Melin from Sweden, college quartet, Augustana silver cornet band, and Swedish language proceedings inviting Scandinavians.

Gustavus li Adolphus Lutzen Augustana College and Seminary Moline M. E. Melin Sweden Augustana Silver Cornet Scandinavia

Claims against Harwood and Wheeler Notice

All parties having claims against the late firm of Harwood and Wheeler are requested to file some, properly sworn to, with me on or before December 15, 1876. C. T. HEMENWAY, Commissioner.

Harwood & Wheeler C. T. Hemenway

Moline Market Prices for Groceries and Provisions

Prices listed from Farpar October 27 1876 for groceries ando ing grain flour and feed meats and game. Includes items such as Coffee sugar molasses tea spices and canned fruits with unit prices and weekly corrections by local dealers.

Farpar Ava Cuba Japan Castile Siebesoares Mugmr R. L. Brown S.c Resenee C. F. Grants Dee Dale Wesreecs Liesservepes

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