City Officials and Church Schedules in Early Almanac Record
The document lists city officials including Mayor D L Wheelock and City Clerk Stephen Walker, with various ward representatives and department heads. It details church services, meeting times for fraternal lodges, and monthly notices across multiple venues, noting event dates, locations, and recurring meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D L Wheelock
Stephen
Walker City
CF Hemmenway
Wm KR Moore
Pullis
AF Swander
Henry Schatcht
City
Marsuai
Wella
Local Officials Named in Rock Island County Snapshot
Fragmented OCR lists multiple individuals with titles and locations across Rock Island County including Rock Island, Moline, Port Byron, Milan, and Buffalo Prairie. The document appears to be a roster of officials, supervisors, and public figures with affiliations to schools, courts, and government roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terete
Tortor Ty Cordova
Joy Cordusa
Moe
Byron
Port Byron
Genk Wey
Amity Port
Hilledae
Tod
Haupton
Arbuo Cliff
Milan
Thode
Coot Valley
Coal Valley
Karnal
JG Paouenuter
Edoington
Edgington
Buffalo Prairie
D Madan
Muscatine
Rock Island
Rock Island County Judge Pleads Not Guilty
Judge Leonor W Pleasants of Rock Island County faces reduction in charges after a plea not guilty entered in district court. The case concerns governance matters in the Bicrn Popecal district. Local officials declined further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicrn
Popecal
Rock Island
Henrycand
Ueonor W Pleasants
Deere Gang Tiehtest Draft Gans Phase First Premium
The article reports that at the Toro and Iowa State Field Trials in 1874 the Deere Gang received the first premium for their draft mechanisms. Names of exhibitors and exact scores are listed, highlighting the innovative craft shown by Deere Gang in multiple classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anlashire & Turner
Liminois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Missouri
Toros
Lowa
Chased by a Pirate and the Northeast Trade Winds
An account through the doldrums to the first northeast trade wind shows a captain and crew facing a Dutch or Baltimore clipper schooner, suspected as a slaver, in a tense chase with guns ready and cargo jettisoned to escape. The tale shifts to memories of Fort Dearborn, Fort Armstrong, and early Chicago travel in 1835 with sparse inns and steep land speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Maury
St. Paul
Africa
Cook
Steward
Agaire
P. U
Fort Dearborn
Fort Armstrong
Rock Island
Chicago
Illinois
Joliet
Ottawa
Fox River
Michigan
Ilinois
Forty Years Ago A View Of Changes In U S Travel And Trade
A reprint from the Davenport Gazette recalls how in 1834 railroads were scarce and Erie Canal was the main rapid route. It notes Chicago’s small growth, Fort Dearborn, prairie travel, and an Indian whiskey issue. It also cites Geo W Jones promoting river improvements, Jackson’s veto, and later Republican support advancing rapids projects toward ongoing progress.
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United States
Massachusetts
Iinois
Albany
Utica
Buffalo
Lakes
Lake Erie
Chicago
Fort Dearborn
Berrier Point
Davenport Gazette
Dubuque Herald
Geo. W. Jones
Territory
Michigan
Iowa
Congress
Mississippi River
Upper River
St. Louis
Fort Armstrong
Wath Island
Galena
Gen. Jones
Mississipi
Committee On Commerce
Jones
Gen
Jackson
Hiram Price
Iron Beams and Iron Frames First Premium Awarded
A report notes the first premium awarded at the Witness and Laws event focusing on iron beams and iron frames. The award highlights industrial progress and technical achievement in metal construction.
ADVANCE Walking Cultivator Review Highlights Top Market Pick
The ADVANCE Walking Cultivator stands out as the best and most substantial cultivator in the market, offering durability, powerful performance, and reliable efficiency for demanding field work. Its design emphasizes operator comfort and long-term value.
Peerless Cultivator Claim Amid Market Hype
A brief item highlights the Peerless Combined Cultivator as unmatched in the Mesket market, noting the Geeds’ claim of superiority with no rivals appearing.
A Madrigal About Love From Harper's Magazine
A short poem from Harper's Magazine portrays love as a day a year and a life, moving through dawn noon heat and dew fall to winter and death. It weighs joy and sorrow in the fleeting breath of love’s stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Magazine
Old South Church Saved from Destruction in Boston
The Old South Church in Boston was rescued from destruction after a $400,000 sale was completed yesterday on the condition the building be used forever as a historical museum. The outcome avoids tearing down a historic landmark and marks a controversial victory for the Old South Society while condemning its handling of the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline, T
Moline
City of
Mille
United States
West
Great River
Mississippi River
Hliuoim
Rock Island
Springfield
Mass
Old South Church
Boston
Old South Society
Farmers Fair at Coo and Canoe Creek honors strong showing
September weekend fair extended to add two more days amid rain and crowds. Premiums awarded across cattle, horses, farm tools, fruit, poultry, flowers, needle work, and produce with Little Archie winning the fastest trotting purse at 2 48. Many champions listed including Wm Mill Perry Henderson J M Walker John Schall and Dexter Talcott among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Pearsall
Mark Ashdown
Wm. C. Pearsall
J. M. Walker
Cora Martin
John Martin
Dexter Talcott
John Buchanan
John Schall
Dexter Curtis
E. M. Hicock
Little Archie
Rock Island
Hillsdale Morgan
IL. C. Quick
Sec’y
Geo
W. Wilson
C. Crawford
Jas. C. Peek
Perry Trenderson
Amos Golden
Samuel Williamson
James Miller
David M. Martin
George Wainright
J. M. Wells
John M. Walker
Wm. Miller
Wugh McCall
John Sweetland
Katie Hanberg
Jessie Daileyyist
L. H. McNeal
Peter Woodburn
Geo. Bowles
E L. Feaster
Mary Mummy
News and notes from across the country and beyond
A scattered digest reports a 4.5 foot cucumber in Minnesota, loaded revolvers among Virginia City children, grain yields in Macon County, railroad shop moves to Vincennes, a Chelmsford death from a baseball blow, a Winnemucca copper find, Kentucky sorghum abundance, a pardon and a death in Morgan County, a La Grange well rescue, wage cuts at Edgar Thomson steel works, a missing Escanaba wife case, a Cairo teachers contract resignation clause, Savannah fever aid for Black residents, a Vermont boy befriending bears, and Old South Church legal questions plus odd local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Howard Lake
Minn
Virginia City
Nevada
Macon County
Ohio and Mississippi
Vincennes
Indiana
Louis Emerson
Chelmsford
Mass
Janesville
Wis
Lackrack
Winn
Golconda
Kentucky
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Pittsburgh
Ss. F. Gilmore
Escanaba
Mich
Cairo
Ill
Board of Education
Savannah
Mason Sage
West Wordsborough
Boston
Old South Church
Ma Whanyille
Ind. Engutter’ Hs
J. W. Ib
Moora
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General Directory
Ontyr
Greorge Wittich
J Sharlene Seoad
Joo Jumey
M H White
Ournd Cerantz
Eo Okerberg
Wutpple
HA Barnard
Postor Frick
Clowes al Yam
Racine
Conenheoartisat Ites
Barnard Paster Bervicea
Owas
Ertl
Ervey
Turnes Hall
Avery
Baum
Beck
Uns Feriows
Masuute
Hoover Gett Bee
Opp Fe
Meerte Lodge
Odd
Meune National Babb
Main Street
Fugiass
Intoytitas Buding
Heory Street
Knox
Rock
Schoole MM Ettmenos
Kock
Tstand Cotety
Dani Gordon
Monue
Mom
Twinty
Henry Counties
E UC. Moderwell
Henry
John T. Brownine
RM Gneveu
Joan P Fos
Kenworthy & Beardsley
Court House
Rock Island, Ill
Outher I. N. Holmes
Herita Boo
Kat
Lilinois St
Bét
Engle
Wale
Birth
Litirs
Burson Lee
Putnam Counties
Tomas J. Hen Peraon
Princeton
State Board of Equalization
Wu Wier
Galva
Rock Island Directory
John B. Hawley
Bengeton
Illinois Street
Gest & Pares
Post Office
Uck
L. D. Groom
Proriee
LAW
Moline National Bank
Moline, Illinois
W. R. Moorttorney
LAW and Notary Public Elaw
Postoffice
Rodman Avenue
Browning & Entriei
First National Bank
Mainstreet
Eugene Lewis
L. D. Dunn, M. D
Chas
A. F. Swander
Justice OF the Peace
Moline Trade Directory
Anderdon
T Warren
Eklund
Waluues
Vewery
Mintuis
Kudman Avenue
Lwu
Ul Postotiec
Ahn Sthombeck
Mafufautlrer
Buule
Agel
Pitveut
Boule
Vuebovs Hull Dubuilg
Bealiy
Ulyaeaeo
Ivadl
Avulivee
Vanverlvady
Glues Sud
Josslyn
Selund & Polbhsun
Giodiby Perettig
Bieck
Idl
Furet
Clacs Accummnouailula
Lottiela Cy Faud
Stalienhe Dsireel
Cals Purg
Clas Keere
Keimers
Manufactirer
FINE
Bocce
Mosine
Walker & Sun
Fourth Ward
Urucious
Vos Dunn
SUELF AND _ Heavy Hardware
Slid Tea Ie Cullery
Wena Sireel
Beoweel
Medinau and
Ly Ude
Moline Manufacturers’ Directory
Aknard & LbAs Meg LU
Mabbhd UF Biout Mb Machinery
Wheat Gcadere
Dupatere
Smullers
Bisu Ong Kiour Pacaers
Corb Steere
Puriherr
Hk Bassett
Kerut Work E Specialty
Facturers
Witd Jyovers
Pocket Books
Vulld & CO
Cigar Manu
Deere Gang
Peeress
Ages K
Gulld &C
L. Wheelock
YB Beers & CO
Dinall Carlings
Kb & 2
Lntoun Bros
Luton
Ed McLaristy
E Cracktie
Buscut
Muline
Rockterand
Khatur& Son
F Kerns
Reuman Avenue
Postutice
Oline Plow CO
Economica
Edward
the Wagon CO
OLINE
Moline Paper Mills
Wheelock & Co
Oline Pump CO
Adison Bros
Fedlund
e@ Snuff
Chillinger & Trumble
Illinghast & Porter
Williams, White & Co
Nion Malleable Iron CO
Victor Scale CO
Victor
Illiams, White & CO
Moline Iron Works
Aters & Fbs
Moline, Ir
The
Review
Gilpin
Peerless
Agricultural
Coo
Canoe Creek
Wm. Mill
Perry Henderson
James Kampf
Siberian
Juli Cain
Win
Wright
Samuel Taggat
James Martin
John Cain
J. T. Walker
E. P. Feaster
Alice Goodrich
F. Rodgers
B. D. Buford & Co
Moline Plow Co
Moline Plow
D. Buford & Co
Moline Wagon Co
Wm. N. Johnson
Lily Tanner
Alice Schall
Arthur Goparich
Julia Cain
Joseph Schultz
Boquet
Viola Biglow
M. D. Hanberg
Timothy Seed
Julia Cairns
Phenas
Phébe Quick
Conirad
Phebe Quick
Mise O'Goolea
Julie Cain
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