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Smith G. A. barber ; rep; Bapt.
Smith H. coachman ; Harper House.
SMITH HENRY, Carriage Manu- facturer; residence 1923 4th av; born in Canada, Oct. 16, 1844; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Epis; married Nannie A. Sut- ton, July 14, 1867; has two daughters.
Smith Jno. A. plow-fitter; 14th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; dem.
Smith L. engineer ; Sec. 2.
Smith L. F. sawyer; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; dem ; from Louisiana.
Smith Lewis, barber; rep; Bapt; N. Y.
Smith Louis A. barber; 728 20th st; rep; Bapt; from New York.
Smith Martin, bank watchman ; Post Office Block ; rep; from Vermont.
Smith Samuel C. carpenter; 819 Gth av; dem ; Chris; from Virginia.
Smith W. H. express agent; Post Office Block ; dem ; from New York.
Smith Wm. harness-maker; rep; from N. C. Smith Wm. brakeman; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts; dem; from Virginia.
Snart Ed. E painter ; 12th st; dem; Scotland. Sneyd Jas. glass works.
Snyder Wm. H. printer; 609 17th st; rep.
Soderstrum Andrew, fireman; 541 21st st; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Sohl Peter, laborer; 8th av, bet 9th and 10th sts; Luth ; from Germany.
Solander Geo. 923 4th av; rep; from Penn. Sommer Peter, cooper; 2014 5th av; Ger.
South Jno. L. engineer; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; dem ; from Pennsylvania.
Southard S. L. upholsterer; 1326 3d av.
Sparhawk Geo. J. ticket agent; 1507 7th av. Spaulding W. S. blacksmith; 1402 8th av; rep; from Massachusetts.
Speidel C. druggist; 524 23d st; dem; Ger. SPENCER EDWARD W., was born at Rock Island, Sept. 20, 1835, and is therefore among its oldest native born citi- zens; was educated at Rock River Semi- nary, and at the Northwestern University, at Evanston, which latter he left because of ill health. It was during Mr. Spencer's stay at Evanston, that the never-to-be-for- gotten wreck of the steamer " Lady Elgin" occurred, on Lake Michigan, in the fall of 1860, when he distinguished himself by his bravery in rescuing the survivors from the ill-fated steamer, at great risk to his own life, which is ever of less value to him than the elevation of the fallen and relief of those in distress. After five or six years of rest, during which Mr. S. accompanied Maj. Powell's first Scientific Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, as Ornithologist, he embarked on his present business enterprise, which ten years of close appli- cation have built up and enlarged into an extensive manufacturing and wholesa ling
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of Tinware and Tinner's stock, and House- furnishing goods. Mr. Spencer was mar- ried on the 17th of September, 1863, at Chicago, to Miss Lura Cantine, who was born at Mount Morris, New York, Nov. 5, 1845; she was educated in Chicago and at the Pittsburgh Female College. Their finnily numbers six children, five of whom are living, viz .: Philena, John Wilson, Eliza Cantine, George William, and Julia Helen. In politics, Mr. Spencer has always been a Republican, and has been honored by official positions of responsi- bility in the city.
SPENCER J. W. Retired; residence cor 6th av and 19th st; born in Addison Co., Vt., July 20, 1801; came to this State in 1820, to the Co. in 1828; married Eliza Wilson, of same Co., Oct. 16, 1834; has three children; Judge Spencer was the first County Commissioner, the first County Judge, and married the first cou- ple in Rock Island Co .; was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1847; was an officer in the Black-Hawk War; although past the lawful age, he sent a substitute into the army in the late war.
Spencer Jno. American Express; 511 20tl st; Epis; from Ireland.
Splane Thos. laborer; 425 19th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Sprague Silas, engineer; 2907 5th av; rep; born Illinois.
Springborn Chas. laborer; $14 8th av; Ger. Spurr J. M. painter; 2014 5th av; rep; from Ohio.
Stachlain Jos. laborer; 2702 27th st; Ger.
Stader Stephen, barber; 2d av, bet 21st and 22d st; Cath ; from Ger.
Stafford C. E. conductor; 7th av and 25thi st; dem; from Ohio.
Stafford E. C. laborer ; 2d av ; rep.
Stafford W. salesman ; 2d av ; rep.
Stafford Wm. carpenter; 2716 6th av; rep; Meth; from N. Y.
Stanley Grear, laborer; 1st st, bet 5th and 6th avs.
Stanton J. C. 3d av, bet 16th and 17th sts.
Stapp John, horticulturalist; rep; Luth; from Ger.
STARK J. W. Dentist; office 1724 2d av; residence 20th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; . born in Morris Co., N. J., Feb. 24, 1838; came to this Co. in 1870; Rep; Meth ; Mr. Stark has been in the practice of his pro- fession for the past fourteen years, and eight in Rock Island; his office is furn- ished with all the modern instruments of dentistry ; married Melcena A. Walker, Sept. 4, 1861.
St. Clair J. T. carpenter ; dem.
Stauback Bruno, laborer; cor 4th av and 15th st.
Stauback Edward, laborer; cor 4th av and 15th st.
Stauback Jno. saloon; cor 4th av and 15th st; dem ; Cath.
Steadenbower Marks, laborer; 6th st, bet Sth and 9th avs; Cath ; from Germany.
Steel Alex. hardware; 3d av; rep ; Presb.
Steel Geo. T. salesman ; 3d av; rep.
Steel Mrs. M. 3d av.
Stelck Peter, liquors; 1618 2d av; rep; Ger. Steitz Lewis, baker; 424 7th st.
Steinaner Jno. laborer; Gth av; Germany. Stemple Ben. wood-turner; 16th st, bet 1st and 2d avs ; rep ; from Penn.
Stempel Mrs. Mary, 4th av.
Stengel Gustav, saloon; 1812 2d av; dem; from Germany.
Stengle Win. laborer; 1st av, bet 19th and 20th sts; from Germany.
Stephenson A. W., Sr. machinist; 5th av, e of 30th st; from Mass.
Stephenson Alfred W., Jr. machinist; 5th av, e of 30th st ; from Conn.
Stephenson Chas. machinist; 5th av; Conn. Sternes A. A. agent; 2d av.
STEVENS A. C. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born in Oxford Co., Me., Oct. 9, 1833; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 160 acs, valued at $8,000; married, April 3, 1856, Matilda Sharp; has three children; is manager of the farmers' co- operative store in Rock Island.
Stevens Jno. L. fireman ; 547 24th st; rep; from Maine.
Stevenson Jos. P. machinist; 2509 7th av; rep; Presb; from Penn.
Stewart Frank, steward Harper House.
Stewart J. W. 805 19th st; merchant; rep; Presb; from Maryland.
Stewart Jas. joiner; 3d av.
Stewart Wm. painter; 211 22d st; Canada. Stinehower Jno. teamster; 6th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; rep; from Germany.
Stocken Geo. carpenter; 1521 7th av; rep; Epis.
Stockhouse Robt. railroad agent; 427 15th st ; dem; from Prussia.
Stoddard Chas. A. book-keeper; 731 19th st; rep; Meth ; born Illinois.
Stoddard C. H. civil engineer; 731 19th st; rep; Meth; from N. Y.
Stoddard S. B. 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem ; from Conn.
Stoddard S. B., Jr. clerk; 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; dem; born Illinois.
Stormel .Wm. mason; 5th av, e of 30th st; from Prussia.
Strahle Jno. mason ; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; dem ; born Illinois.
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Strahle Jos. tinner; 4th av; dem; Cath; from Tenn.
Strahle Julius, mason; 627 17th st; dem; from Ohio.
Strahle Jos. laborer; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Strate Ernst. saloon ; 4th av and 22d st; Ger. Stranger Samuel, engineer; 2006 5th av; dem ; from Penn.
Strecker Daniel, cooper; 413 10th st; dem ; Luth ; from Germany.
STRECKFUS B. Wagon and Car- riage Maker; residence 129 4th av; born in Germany; Dem; Cath ; all kinds of re- pairing to satisfy the public.
STRECKFUS JOHN, Grocer; resi- dence 129 4th av ; keeps everything in the grocery line, opposite the Taylor House; takes farm and garden produce in ex- change.
Streckfus Michael, wagon-maker; dem. Stroup Chas. carpenter; 503 8th av.
Stroup Peter, laborer; 503 8th av.
Struck Jno. teamster; 4th av; rep; Ger.
Struk Peter, laborer; 721 10th st; rep; Luth; from Germany.
Struss J. D. wagon-maker; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; dem ; Luth; Germany.
Stuart Saml. A. dealer in second-hand cloth- ing; 2008 2d av; from Scotland.
Studen Albert, coachman; 419 10th st; dem ; from Switzerland.
STURGEON M. M. Attorney; mem- ber of firm of Sturgeon & Adams; resi- dence 846 19th st; born in Meigs Co., O., Sept. 10, 1843; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; has been Co. Supt. for eight years ; was in army two years; married Jennie Matterson, of Ogle Co., June 22, 1870; has two children.
Sturvy C. laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Sullivan Mrs. C. boarding; 2109 3d av.
Sulsar Christ. laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; from Switzerland.
Sultzer Jacob, laborer; 1st st, bet 5th and 6th avs; dem; from Switzerland.
Summers Jas. huckster; 24th st, bet Gtli and 7th avs; rep; born Illinois.
Sunley Wm. lather; 9th st, bet 6th and 77th avs; rep; from N. Y.
Surr Jno. laborer; Commercial st, bet 15th and 16th avs; rep; Meth ; from Ireland.
Surr W. J. laborer; Commercial st, bet 15th and 16th avs; rep; Meth ; Scotland.
Sutcliffe Edwin, painter; 4th av.
Sutcliffe Jno. painter; 1501 2d av; rep; from England.
Suttle Jacob, laborer; Sec. 2.
Suttle Samuel, brick-maker; Sec. 2.
Sutton Mrs. Maria, 1923 4th av.
Swan Jno. laborer; 917 7th av; rep; from Sweden.
SWANSON A. J. Boot and Shoe Store; residence 1818 2d av; born in Sweden, Jan. 29, 1829; came to this Co. in 1850; Dem; keeps leather and findings. Swanson Andrew, laborer; 2608 6th av; rep; from Sweden.
Swanson C. P. carpenter; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; rep; from Sweden.
Swanson Gus, carpenter; 735 15th st; from Sweden.
Swanson L. P. laborer; cor 3d av and 24th st; from Sweden.
Swanson Nelson, laborer; 421 7th st; rep; from Sweden.
Swanson P. W. carpenter; 421 7th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Swanson Swan, saloon ; 3d av; Sweden.
Swartz Mr. clerk; 423 6th st; rep; Luth ; from Germany.
SWEENEY EDWARD D. Attor- ney ; residence 819 20th st; born in New- castle Co., Del., Aug. 13, 1833; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Meth; member of the firm Sweeney & Jackson; married Harrietta E. Allen, Nov. 5, 1862 ; has three children.
Sweeney W. E. wagon-maker; 5th av, bet 18th and 19th sts; rep; born Illinois.
SWEENEY W. L. Wagon and Car- riage Manufacturer; residence 1810 5th av; born in Monmouth Co., N. J., July 4, 1826; came to this Co. 1853; Rep; Meth Pref; is a member of firm of Churchill & Sweeney; was five years a member of the Board of Education ; served two years as Alderman of Rock Island; has been Pres- ident of Rock Island Co. Agricultural So- ciety for two years; twice elected to office of Assistant Supervisor, also holds the office of Most Worthy Grand Patriarch of I. O. O. F .; married Amelia M. Robb, of Mercer Co., Penn., March 10, 1850; has three children.
Sweiler John; 2d av; Bapt; born Illinois. Swiler Geo. cabinet-maker; 408 16th st; rep; Presb; from Germany.
TATE ALBERT, blacksmith ; 428 12th st; dem.
Taylor Chas. soap-maker; 16th st, bet 2d and 3d avs.
Taylor Chas. C. clerk; 16th st, bet 2d and 3d avs; rep.
Taylor Henry, laborer; 707 2d st; rep.
Taylor J. D. contractor and builder; 9th av and 19th st; dem; from New York.
Taylor Jas. soap-maker; 8th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; rep; Presb; from Ireland.
Taylor Jas. P. proprietor Taylor House; 1600 16th st; rep; born Illinois.
J. N. Hasselquist.
PRESIDENT OF AUGUSTANA COLLEGE & THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ROCK ISLAND.
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Taylor John, grocer; Sth av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; rep; Presb; from Ireland,
Taylor Rudolphus; 2d av and 9th st; dem. Taylor S. A. carpntr; 1513 7th av; dem; O. Taylor Sam'l; 6th av ; dem; from Ohio.
Taylor Sam'l, soap-maker; 8th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; Presh; from Ireland.
Taylor Wm. laborer; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; Presb; from Ireland.
Taylor W. A. laborer; 200 3d av.
Tease Sam'l, teamster; 712 3d av ; rep; Ire.
Tegeler Chas. wholesale liquor; 18th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; Germany.
Teho John, laborer; 3 5th av; rep; Luth; from Germany.
Terrell Richmond, barber; 422 22d st; rep; from Alabama.
Terry Sandy, laborer; 210 4th av.
Thayer C. C. carpenter; 2716 6th av; rep; Meth; from New York.
Thayer H. F. carpenter; 1920 5th av; rep; from New Hampshire.
Therian Peter, stone-cutter; 1916 5th av; rep; from New York.
Tharase Mrs. Theresa, house-keeper; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; Luth ; Germany.
Thomas Chas. laborer; 550 24th st; rep; Luth; from Germany.
Thomas Geo. F. laborer; 18th st; Virginia.
THOMAS THOMAS. H. Drug- gist; opposite Rock Island House; resi- dence 4th av, bet 10th and 11th sts; born in England, Oct. 6, 1849; came to this Co. in 1871; Rep; farmers and dealers will find this the best and cheapest place to buy anything in the line of drugs, medi- cines, paints, oils, leads, varnishes, brush- es, etc .; married Seline Swiler, April 23, 1873.
Thompson Albert, saloon; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; dem; from Missouri.
Thompson David C. moulder; 821 20th st; rep; from Scotland.
Thompson Jas. carpenter; 421 16th st; rep; Presb; from Ireland.
Thompson Jas. laborer ; dem.
Thompson Jno. machinist; cor 4th av and 26th st.
Thompson Jno .; 1414 4th av.
Thompson Jno. laborer; 5th av, e of Swede Col .; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Thompson Mrs. S. P. housekeeper; 20tl st, bet 5th and 6th avs; from Pennsylvania.
Thompson Thornton, laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; rep; Bapt; from Missouri.
THOMPSON WM. Plasterer; resi- dence 13th st, third house south of Indian Boundary; born in Indiana Co., Penn., Jan. 10, 1827; came to this Co. 1853 : Rep; wife was Ellen A. Richards; has six chil- dren.
Thompson Wm. foundry; 537 23d st; rep; Presb; from Scotland.
Thornton Frank; 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts. Thornton Patrick, laborer; 114 16th st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Thornton Thos. 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts.
Thordenberg B. M. contract brick-layer;
7th av, bet 10th and 11th sts; rep; Sweden. Thorp Jas. lather; 1409 6th av; Michigan. Tickenscher E. hotel; 1409 6th av; Ger.
Tierney Jas. carpenter ; rep; from Canada.
Titcomb O. P. engineer; 509 20th st; rep; from New Hampshire.
Toliver Thornton, coachman; 2515 5th av; rep ; from Kentucky.
Tombs Jacob, brakeman ; 2d av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; rep ; born Illinois.
Tompkins Ferris A. steamboat mate; 8th av, bet 7th and 8th sts; dem; from Penn.
Tonn Herman, moulder; 514 3d st; dem; from Pennsylvania.
Totten W. A. P. foreman ; 717 10th st; rep; born Rock Island,
Treeson Henry, laborer; 5th av, c of 30th st; ยท dem ; from Germany.
Trefz Christ; 1924 3d av.
Treger Jos. teamster; dem; Cath; Germany. Tremann Henry, meat-market; cor 3d av and 17th st; from Germany.
Treeman Robt. saddler; 4th av; dem.
Trouble Wm. saloon; 1st av and 17th st; from England.
Trouble J. W .; 5th av and 24th st; rep; from England.
Trow Isaac, conductor; Commercial st, bet 15th and 16th sts ; rep; Bapt; New York.
TRUESDALE C., M. D. Physician ; residence cor 18th st and 6th av; born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Oct. 3, 1822; came to this Co. 1855; Rep; married Jan. 1, 1851, Charlotte M. Haynes; graduated in medi- cine at the Western Reserve College, Cleve- land, O., class of 1845.
Truesdale Moore, clerk; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; born Illinois.
Tubah Godfrey, trimmer; Ind; Germany.
Tucker Mrs. E. F .; 723 20th st; born Ill.
Turner E. merchant ;? 2d av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem.
Turner Geo. clerk; 1515 6th av; dem; Ill. U 'LLMYER MATHIAS, carpenter; 11tl st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem ; Cath; Ger. Umphrus Wallace, laborer; 713 2d st; rep; Bapt; from Tennessee.
Usman Mr. laborer; 1st st, bet 6th and ?th avs; from Germany.
Utka Julius; 4th av; from Germany.
AN HORN J. W. painter; 431 15th st; rep; from New York.
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Van Doren Jno. laborer ; 3d av.
Van Herron Frank; bds. 2109 3d av.
Van Meter David J. Argus ; 1126 3d av ; dem ; Lib; from Minnesota.
Vent Henry, tailor; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; dem; from Germany.
Vermillion Robt. II .; rep; Co. Coroner.
Viele Geo. S. restaurant; 117 18th st; N. Y. Vighten John, carpenter; Sth av, bet 5th and 6th sts; from Germany.
Vincent Thos .; 4th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; ind; Chris; from Ohio.
Voigh Chas. ; 4th av ; from Germany.
Vogt Chas. baker; 7th av, bet 10th and 11th sts; Luth; from Germany.
Vogels F .; cor 19th st and 3d av; dem ; Cath. VOLK JOHN. Contractor and Build- er; residence 2d' av, bet 6th and 7th sts ; born in Germany, Oct. 28, 1838; came to this Co. 1857; married Mary B. Weiss, Jan. 28, 1866; has four children.
Von Wolff C. 1410 4th av.
Vorce W. R. fireman; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts; rep; from New York.
Voss Max, carpenter ; 530 21st st; rep; Luth ; from Germany.
Vor Shoren Rev. C. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; Presb; from Germany.
W ADSWORTH MRS. C. widow; 505 20th st; Meth ; from Ireland.
Wadsworth Mrs. Wm .; 1424 4th av.
Wagner Abram, justice; 924 7th av; dem; Presb ; from New York.
WAGNER GEO. brewer; residence 5th av; born in Germany, Jan. 13, 1832; came to this Co. in 1855; four years al- derman; married Fredericka Eppinger, Jan., 1857 ; has four children.
WAGNER GEO. F. Druggist; cor 4th av and 23d st; member of firm of Fez- ler & Wagner; rep; born Illinois.
Wagner Jos. harness maker; 2212 2d av; Cath ; from Pennsylvania.
Wagner Levi, laborer; 800 5th av; rep; O. Wagner Phillip; cor 4th av and 10th st; rep; from Germany.
Wagner Philip, saw maker; 7th av, bet 10th and 11th sts; rep; from Ohio.
Wagner Wm. G .; 924 7th av; dem; Ill.
Wakefield Jno. clerk; 29th st; rep; Meth ; from Pennsylvania.
Walker A. book-keeper; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; rep ; Presb; from Illinois.
WALKER RUFUS, Lumber Dealer; residence 2d av, cor 9th st ; born in Orange Co., Vt., Dec. 10, 1839; came to Co. 1860; Rep; Presb; married Jane Edgington, Ang. 19, 1862; has three children: John E., Frank B., and Rufus.
Wangdin F. R. Sec. 11; gardener; rep; Bapt; from Sweden.
Ward Jno. laborer; 226 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Ward Peter, drayman; 2d av, e of 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Ward Thos. laborer; 212 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Warden Jas. drayman; 2610 6th av; rep; from Missouri.
Wardner Jas .; 6th av ; rep.
Ware Geo. W. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; from Ohio.
WARNER JOHN, President of Rock Island Street Railroad ; residence 2730 5th av; born August 19, 1814; came to this Co. 1850; Dem ; married Caroline L. Mor- ris, Jan. 19, 1843; has two children.
WARNER JOHN R. Sash Factory and Flouring Mill ; residence 2730 5th av; born in Greenbush, N. Y., March 21, 1844; came to this Co. 1852; Dem ; has held the office of Alderman ; married Esther War- ner, of Renssalaer Co., N. Y., June 3, 1872; has two children.
Warner Peter, laborer; 1033 10th av; Luth; from Germany.
Warnock Jas. book-keeper; 413 2d st; rep; Presb ; from Pennsylvania.
WARNOCK & RALSTON, (Hugh Warnock and Robert Ralston,) Soap Works; factory, cor 5th av and 2d st; resi- dence 2d st.
Warren Albert; rep; born Illinois.
Warren F. H. commercial agent; 2511 5th av ; dem; from Vermont.
Warren Jno. laborer ; 414 22d st; rep; Meth ; from Ohio.
Warren Virgil; rep; born Illinois.
Waters Chas. ; 2d av.
Waters Jos. clerk; 5th av and 23d st .; dem ; Epis; from Wales.
Watkins Saml .; 3d av ; rep.
Watts Mrs. Ann ; 2400 5th av; Meth; Pa.
Webb Alvy ; cor 4th av and 8th st.
Webb Jas. laborer; cor 4th av and Sth st.
Webb Timothy, sawsmith; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs; rep; from Ohio.
Webber E. S. housekeeper; 29th st; Presb; from Vermont.
Webber Henry; 1718 3d av.
Webber L. M.
Webber W. C. grocer, 2316 7th av; dem ; from New York.
Webster Isaac; 1714 3d av.
Webster W. W .; bds 1714 3d av; rep; Pa.
Weed Geo. F .; 20th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Weida Chas. carpenter; Sec. 2; Holland.
Weigand A. J. yard master ; 408 9th st; dem ; Cath ; from Iowa.
Weigand Frank, switchman; 408 9th st; dem; Cath ; from Iowa.
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Weinberger Martin, guard; 27th st; rep; from Germany.
Weinot Chias. shoemaker; 1818 2d av; rep; from Sweden.
Weisler E. laborer; 5thi av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
Welch Peter, peddler; Scc. 12; rep; Spir; from Pennsylvania.
Welch Wm. C. grocer; 2505 -; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania.
Welling Fred. laborer; 8th av, bet Gth and 7th sts; Luth ; from Germany.
Wells C. II. clerk ; cor 4th av and 16th st. Wells Jacob, bds 2109 3d av.
Wells Jno. blacksmith; 17th st, s of 7th av; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Wendt A .; rep; from Germany.
Wertnauer K .; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; from Germany.
Wesley Thos. stonecutter; 517 23d st; Eng. West H. E .; 1211 4th av ; dem.
West Jno. laborer; 504 3d st; from Sweden. West L. E .; 1211 4th av ; dem ; Bapt; III.
Westfall Henry, laborer; 1st st, bet 5th and 6th avs; rep; from Germany.
WEYERHAENSER & DENK- MAN, Wholesale and Retail Lumber Dealers ; W.'s residence, Lee st; D.'s resi- dence, cor 4th av and 2d st.
Weymouth E. B. carpenter; 2005 5th av; rep; Meth ; from Maine.
Wheaton Frank, drug clerk.
Wheelan Jno. J. carpenter; 2215 5th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Wheelan Win. painter; 2215 5th av; Cath; from Illinois.
Whiffen H. U. M. sign and carriage painter ; rep.
Whitaker Chas .; 2103 21st st; dem ; Ireland. Whitaker Chas. E. printer ; 408 21st st; dem ; born Illinois.
Whitaker M. F .; 1423 4th av; dem.
Whitaker Wm. H. druggist; 408 2Ist st; Ill. Whitaker Wm. H. clerk ; 2103 21st st.
White A. stone-worker; 3d av and 8th st.
White Michael, 1st av.
White Thos. mechanic; Sec. 11; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania.
White Wm .; clerk.
Whitten Win .; cor 4thi av and 10th st; from Scotland.
Whitman W. H. 526 18th st; Connecticut.
Wickersham M. P. plasterer; 1917 6th av; rep; from Ohio.
Wilcox Mrs. Christina, widow; 532 15th st; Meth ; from Pennsylvania.
Wilcox C. W. engineer; 30th st; rep; Presb. Wilcox E. M. postal clerk ; 5th av and 25th st; rep ; from Maine.
Wilkins Daniel, laborer; 7th av, bet 12th and 13th sts; from Scotland.
Wilkes Geo. blacksmith; 2d av and 4th st; dem.
Willen Chas. laborer; 1st av, bet 19th and 20tli st; from Sweden.
Willerton R. C. day clerk Harper House.
Williams Jno. car repairer; 15th st.
Williams Henry, 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts. Williams Lucian, laborer; 424 10th st; rep; from Virginia.
Williamson John, blacksmith ; 1227 7th av; dem; Cath ; from Ohio.
Williamson Wm. umbrella repairer; 2d av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; from England.
Wilmans Chas. I. 214 13th st; rep; Presb.
Wilmans J. M. bds 214 13th st; rep ; Presb. Wills J. B. Sec. 11; farmer ; rep; Meth ; O. Wilson Albert, coppersmith; 540 20th st; rep; from Iowa.
Wilson Allen N. pattern maker; 6th av and 24th st; dem ; from Maryland.
Wilson Barney, bds cor 3d av and 3d st.
Wilson B. F. coppersmith ; 540 20th st ; dem ; Bapt; from Ohio.
Wilson David, laborer ; 707 2d st ; rep.
Wilson F. retired ; 224 20th st; rep ; Penn. Wilson H. E. brakeman ; dem ; from N. Y. Wilson Henry, laborer; 2020 5th av.
WILSON J. H. Coal Dealer ; residence 5th av ; born in Mercer Co., Penn., Oct. 22, 1817; came to this Co. in 1865; Rep; Meth; previous to coming to Rock Island, he was merchandising in Penn .; his wife was S. A. Hoxie, born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y .; married April 21, 1850; has three daugh- ters.
Wilson Mrs. Mark, housekeeper; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; Bapt; from Penn.
Wilson Oscar, laborer; 5th av, e of Swede College; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Wilson S. laborer; 415 4th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Wilson Mrs. Sarah, 19th st and 7th ave; Meth ; from Maine.
Wilson Wm. D. cigar dealer; SOS 20th st.
Wilson Wm. blacksmith ; 3d av, bet 16th and 17th sts.
Wilson Wm. A. plow fitter; 713 9th st; rep; born Illinois.
Wilson W. D. cigar store ; 2d av; dem.
Wineman Parker, horse dealer; dem; Ohio. Winn Geo. C. marble works; 512 16th st; rep; Ind.
Winter B. 1512 3d av.
WINTER C. C. Printer; office in Rock Island Union Building; born in Germany, April 21, 1841; came to this Co. in 1875; Ind ; Mr. Winter is editor of the Neue Volks Zeitung, or (People's Gazette) published
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every Wednesday and Saturday; formerly connected with daily press at St. Louis, also New York Staats Zeitung; learned the printer's trade at Allentown, Penn .; graduated at University of Heidelburg.
Wise Mrs. S. A. boarding; 125 16th st; Ohio. Wiser M. T. insurance agent, 5th av and 21st st; rep; Meth ; from Iowa.
Wisner Adam, laborer; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; from Germany.
Wittig Geo. moulder; 514 3d st; dem; from Penn.
WIVILL H. C. Dry Goods; residence, 507 20th st; born in Maryland, Sept. 27, 1842; came to this County in 1868; Dem; Cath; married, August 8, 1865, Mary H. Crapster ; has one child.
Wolcott Orville, carpenter; 20th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; dem ; from N. Y.
Wolff Chas. gunsmith ; 17th st; from Ger.
Wolfertz Louis, 1128 3d av; dem; Germany. Wolin Mrs. Mary, boarding house ; 2113 5th av; Meth ; from Sweden.
Wollenhaupt Geo. F. mechanic ; 3d av; dem Wollenhaupt Jacob, grocer; cor 3d av and 10th st; dem.
Wollenhaupt John, tailor; dem; from Ger. Wollenhaupt Martin, 3d av, bet 22d and 23d sts.
Woltman Ernest, 1807 2d av; rep; Germany. Woltmann Henry, 4th av and 23d st; dem ; from Germany.
Wood Albert, hostler; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; from Ohio.
Wood Ephraim, government office; 248 5th av ; rep; born Illinois.
Wood Frank, laborer; bds cor 3d av and 2d st; dem.
Wood George, carpenter; rep; Meth; N. Y. Wood Geo. W. glass packer ; 823 4th av ; rep; from Canada ..
Wood H. cor 4th av and 7th st.
Wood Wm. cor 4th av and 7th st.
Woodin Jerome, ship carpenter; 1st av.
Woodruff Chas. painter; born Illinois.
Woodruff Geo. laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and 13th sts; dem ; from N. Y.
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