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Woodruff S. D. guard on bridge; 510 23d st; rep; Epis; from Conn.
Woods D. C. engineer ; 29th st; rep ; Mass.
Woods H. E. mechanic; 29th st; rep; Presb; from Vermont.
Woodward M. E. retired; 19th st, s of 9th av; rep ; Epis ; from England.
Wright Alvin, broom maker; 3d st, bet 3d and 4th avs; from Ireland.
Wright Chas. clerk; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs.
Wright Chas. stone cutter; 2613 6th av ; rep; Meth ; from England.
Wright Geo. livery; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs.
Wright Robert, 2d av; rep.
Wright Robert E. carpenter; 529 7th av; dem ; Meth ; from Virginia.
Wright Spencer, carpenter; 602 10th st; rep. Wright T. W. brakeman; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem ; Ind.
Wybert Jos. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th st; from Germany.
Wyman Ella, 26th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; Meth.
Wynn Samuel, laborer; 26th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; Presb; from England.
Y TAGER FRED, butcher; 718 10th st; from Germany.
Yager Fred, laborer; 617 8th st; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Yager Henry, carpenter; Luth; from Ger- many.
Yates Dent, 4th av, bet 7th and 8th sts.
YATES THOMAS, Gas and Steam Fitter; residence, 705 4th av; born in Green Co., Ind., Aug. 15, 1844; came to this Co. in 1855; Dem; Lib; two years Chief of Fire Department; two years Al- derman; one year in the 47th Ill. Inf. Vol; married Mary E. Canlclesure, Feb. 22, 1866; has four children.
Yatzel Geo. 804 8th av; dem ; from Germany. Yatzel Geo. L. laborer; 728 Sth av; Ger.
Yerbury Chas. W. plumber; 501 22d st; rep ; from New Jersey.
Yerbury Wm. dyer; 211 21st st; rep; Bapt; from England.
Yoahe A. carpenter; rep; Presb; from Penn. Yohe Adam, from Germany.
Young C. C. painter; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; from N. H.
Young Clementz, saloon ; 814 8th av; from Germany.
Young Geo. agent; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts; rep; from Penn.
Young John, Sec. 11; rep; Ind; from Iowa. Young W. E. drayman; 1218 th av; dem; from Penn.
Youngberg Chas. bartender; cor 3d av and 5th st.
Youngquist Chas. laborer; 619 6th st; rep; Meth ; from Sweden.
Z EIS ERNEST, merchant; 806 19th st; rep ; Presb; from Germany.
Zeis Justus, grocer; 17th st ; rep.
Zentgraf John, saloon ; 1706 2d av; Ger. Ziegler Geo. saloon ; 22 4th av.
Ziegler John, grocer, 5th av, bet 29th and '30th sts; Ind; from Germany.
Ziegler Wm. W. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; dem ; from Penn.
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Zimmer J. B. merchant tailor; 1909 2d av; from Germany.
Zips Ed. butcher; bds 3d av; dem; Iowa. Zips Mrs. Louisa, 1126 3d av.
Zivicker G. bartender; 1812 2d av; dem; from Germany.
Zoeckier P. W. meat market; 1011 3d av; from Virginia.
Zuellig Jacob, laborer; 431 4th st; Switz.
ROCK ISLAND BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Anthony G. W. proprietor of the Anthony House.
Anawalt, Denkman & Co., Manufacturers and Dealers in Lum- ber, Lath, Shingles, Siding, Floor- ing, Pickets, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, etc .; one block w of C., R. I. & P. depot; post office box 317.
Ankrum J. Frank, Constable. Aster John, Bakery, Market Sq. Atkinson & Oloff, Brickmakers; also, Contractors for furnishing and laying brick.
Bahnsen F. agent for Rock Island Co. of the Ætna Life Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn .; office, 18th st, bet 6th and 7th avs.
Bain George A. & Co. Manu- facturers of Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons, etc .; satisfaction guaran- teed.
Brackett Jos. W. Attorney at Law.
Brockman Henry, Carpenter, House-builder and Contractor.
Buford J. M. General Insurance Agent.
Cary Thos. F. Painter, both Plain and Ornamental; also, Decorative Paperhanger; Calcimining and Fres- coing done to order.
Case H. S. Brick Manufacturer. Churchill & Sweeney, Manufac- turers of Farm and Spring Wagons, Carriages, Light, Open and Top Buggies; factory, corner of Eagle and Rock River sts.
Cleland J. H. & Co. (successors to J. H. Kauffman,) Dealers in Ital- ian and American Marble, Monu- ments, Headstones, etc. ; also, Scotch and American Granite; 1425 Second avenue, opposite the Court
House; all work done promptly and satisfaction guaranteed.
Conet Jos. Proprietor Bellows House, cor 3d av and Market sq.
Connelly & McNeal, Attorneys at Law, office, Post Office blk.
Craig Dr. G. G. Physician; resi- dence and office, n w cor 3d av and 13th st.
Crampton R. Wholesale and Re- tail Bookseller and Stationer and Blank Book Manufacturer, Pub- lisher of Legal Blanks; Lithograph- ing and Job Printing.
Cropper E. C. Police Magistrate and Ex-officio Justice Peace; Col- lections attended to and remittan- ces promptly made.
Cutter Amos F. Notary Public and Real Estate Agent.
Dodge Chas. E. Merchant Tailor, Dealer in Hats, Caps and Furnish- ing Goods; 1702 2d av.
Don David, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Furnaces, Ranges, Stoves and House Furnishing Goods; also, Manufacturer of all kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet-iron Ware; 1617 Second avenue.
Drake J. S. Editor and Proprietor Rock Island Argus.
Epstein Isaac, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware; all goods guaranteed by the house as represented by the Agent; a Specialty made on Rogers Smith & Co.'s Silverware; Repairing at- tended to with the greatest care and neatness; Dealer in Pianos, Or- gans, Sheet Music and Musical Mer- chandise; 57 Star blk.
Farrell John, Physician and Sur-
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geon; makes a Specialty of Surgery and Diseases of the Eye and Ear; Rooms, Furnished or Unfurnished, with or without Board; office, 1614 2d av.
Fesler & Wagner, Druggists; all kinds of Paints, Oils, Varnishes and everything in the Drug line; 4th av and 23d st.
Field & Bro., Wholesale Dealers in Yankee Notions, Cigars, etc., etc .; Washington st, bet Illinois and Orleans sts.
First National Bank, P. L. Mitchell, Pres .; J. M. Buford, Cash. Flanagan John, Constable and General Collecting Agent.
Fredricksen M. Carpenter and Builder.
Frick M. C. Brick Contractor and Builder.
Galt Dr. Thos. Physician; office and residence, 1214 and 1208 2d av. Gest & Parks, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law; office, Post Of- fice blk.
Hakes Holmes, Agent for Do- mestic and White Sewing Machine. Harper Ben, Prop. Harper House. Harerstick L. M. Pottery Ware Manufacturer.
Hawes David, Justice of the Peace.
Hayden Henry, Justice of the Peace.
Hayes & Cleaveland, General Fire, Life and Accident Insurance; office, Bengston bik.
Hodgson Chas. E. Insurance Agency; represents old-time, tried, fire-tested companies; Recording Agency for Rock Island Co. of the American Insurance Company of Chicago; also, Underwriters' Asso- ciation of Newark, and the old Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company of Hartford; office, Bu- ford's blk.
Hull S. S. Constable and Collector. Iglehart M. R. Designer, Carver and Cutter of Marble and Granite Monuments, and all kinds of Ceme- tery Work; orders promptly at-
tended to; cor 16th st and 4th av, opp Taylor House.
Juergens C. Plain and Ornamental Painter; Painting, Papering and Kalsomining done at short notice; Lettering and Graining a Specialty; 18th st.
Keator & Co. Manufacturers of Gang Sawed Lumber, Laths, Shin- gles, etc .; Dimension Timbers of all sizes cut to order.
Keller Geo. M. Physician and Surgeon; office, Post Office blk.
Kelly & Reticker, Dealers in Boots and Shoes; 1704 2d av.
Kenworthy & Beardsley, Law and Abstract Office; Masonic Tem- ple, cor 18th st and 2d av.
Kiesow L. Dry Goods Dealer, and Proprietor Rock Island Knitting Works.
Knox C. B. City Undertaker ; keeps constantly on hand a com- plete stock of Coffins, Metallic Bu- rial Cases and Caskets.
Krell E. City Confectionery and Bakery, Restaurant and Ice Cream Saloon; Large Assortment of Toys; Suppers gotten up and Parties sup- plied at short notice; also, Pyramids and Wedding Cakes; Illinois st.
Kuehl Karl, Attorney at Law; 2d av, bet Eagle and Washington sts.
Lawrence G. W. Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon; keeps all kinds of Homeopathic Medicines for sale by the case and otherwise. Lundy W. H. General Commis- sion Merchant and Auctioneer; Consignments solicited and Returns promptly made; Illinois st.
McCabe J. W. Dealer in all kinds of Furnishing Goods.
McElherne & O'Mara, Coun- sellors at Law.
Mert& Nec, Proprietor Union Bak- ery.
Mills Milton G. Dealer in all kinds of Dry Goods, Fancy Articles, Ladies' Wear, Hosiery, etc.
Mitchell & Lynde, Bankers.
Mitchel & Parsons, (Successors
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to Wadsworth & Parsons,) Dealers in Farcy and Staple Dry Goods, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, etc .; 1609 2d av.
O'Neil Charles W. Attorney at Law.
Olsen Oliver, Attorney and Coun- sellor at Law.
Parmenter E. E. Attorney at Law; office in Post Office blk, over ' Mitchell & Lynde's bank.
Peoples' National Bank, Cap- ital, $100,000; B. Davenport, Pres- ident; J. Rosenfield, Vice-Pres- ident; John Peetz, Cashier.
Perrin B. J. Dealer in Cleveland Coal, Lackawanna and Wilkesbarre Hard Coal; Ist av, opp Ferry ldg.
Perrin & Crockett's Insurance Agency; at Cleveland Coal Office, First av, opp Ferry ldg.
Pillsbury Mrs. Pauline M. Medical, Electrical and Magnetic Physician; 815 17th st.
Pinkly M. L. Justice of the Peace; Post Office blk.
Plummer Samuel C. Physician and Surgeon.
Rathbun Will. W. Attorney at Law; office, s w cor 2d av and 17th st.
Reed W. I. & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, etc .; office, 1401 2d av; Planing Mill and Yard at lower end of city.
Robinson D. T. Dealer in Gang Sawed Chippawa and Wis. River Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Pickets, etc .; office and yard, cor Washing- ton and Highland sts.
Rock Island Plough Manu- facturing Co .; manufacture Cultivators, Riding and Walking Ploughs, Scrapers, Harrows, etc.
Rock Island Business Col- lege and Western College of Short Hand, Theo. A. Frey, President; the Best and the Largest Corps of Teachers; a Course in every way Practical and Thorough; the only College West where Actual Re-
porters are, and have been Grad- uated; send for names of Graduates in this art.
Rock Island City Bakery, all the varieties of Crackers, such as Boston, Butter, Soda, Water, Sugar, Pic-nic, Lemon, Cream, Milk, etc., constantly on hand; also, Pilot Bread, etc., of best quality.
Rock Island National Bank: T. J. Robinson, Prest .; J. HI. Wil- son, Vice Prest .; J. F. Robinson, Cashier.
Reynolds, Saulpaugh & Co. Railroad and Bridge Contractors.
Sawyer N. B. Manufacturer and Dealer in Glassware, Plain, Stamp- ed and Japanned Tinware; Peddlers' Supplies a Specialty; Cash paid for Paper Stock and Old Metal; 1618 1st av.
Shmid August, House Builder and Contractor.
Schnell Wm. Painter, Calciminer, Grainer and Paperhanger.
Simpson, Young & Heitah- rends, Painters and Grainers; 17th st, bet 4th and 5th avs.
Smith Henry, Carriage Mnfgr. Spencer & Noftsker, Dealers in Stoves, Tinners' Stock and House Furnishing Goods.
Stark J. W. Dentists; all kinds of Dental Work done to suit Custom- ers; office, 1724 2d av.
Stewart & Montgomery, Job- bers of Hardware, Nails, Glass, Iron, and Wagonmakers' Material. Streckfus B. Wagon and Carriage- makers and Horseshoers.
Streckfus John, Grocer, cor 16th st and 4th av.
Sturgeon & Adams, Attorneys at Law; have a complete set of Books of Abstracts of Title of all Lands in Rock Island Co .; office, in Court House.
Swanson A. J. Manufacturer of and Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Leather, Findings, etc., etc., 1818 2d av.
Sweeney & Jackson. Attorneys and Counsellors at Law.
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Thomas H. H. Druggist; Farm- ers and Dealers will find this the best and cheapest place to buy Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Brushes, etc.
Truesdal C. Physician and Sur- geon; office, Post Office blk.
Volk John & Co. Proprietors Novelty Mills, Builders, Contrac- tors, and Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets, Newell Posts, Balustrades, Siding, Flooring, Pickets, etc .; special at- tention given to contract estimates; 319 18th st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Wagner George, Proprietor At- lantic Brewery and Malt House; Mo- line av.
Wagner Geo. F. Meat Market, 2d av, near Court Sq.
Wait & Wagner, Proprietors of the town of Reynolds, situated on the Rock Island and Mercer Co. Railroad, in Edgington township; it is one of the most beautiful sites for a town in the State; the first building was erected in Oct., 1876; five stores, lumber yards, black- smith and wagon shops are now in successful operation ; persons desir- ous of finding a good location should not fail to visit Reynolds.
Warner John R. Manufacturer of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Brackets and Mouldings, Planing, Scroll. Sawing and Wood Turning; Flour, Meal and Feed; cor 5th av and 18th st.
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Warnock & Ralston, Manufac- turers of Soap, Candles and Lard Oil; cor 5th av and 2d st.
Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann, Manufacturers of Gang Sawed Lumber, Timber, Siding, Flooring, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds and Mouldings.
Wilson J. H. Coal Dealer.
Winter C. C. Editor and Proprie- tor of Neue Volks-Zeitung (Ger- man semi-weekly.)
Wivill & Co. Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, Cassimeres, etc .; 1625 2d av, under Rock Island house.
Yates Thomas, Gas and Steam Fitter and Plumber; 1712 1st av; Hot and Cold Bathing Apparatus for Public and Private Buildings, erected on the Latest Improved Plans; Drain Tile, Hose, Lift and Force Pumps, Rubber, Cotton and Flax Packing of all kinds kept constantly on hand; Levee, opp Ferry ldg.
MOLINE CITY.
A BERNATHY D. D. watchman and fire- man for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co .; rep. Abernathy R. J. traveling agent for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co .; rep.
Abrahamson C. wood wker; Moline Plow Co. Ackerson Andrew, laborer.
Ackerson Swan, laborer.
Adams J. works for Deere & Co., Iron Dept; rep.
Addams J. J. works for Deere & Co. Ade Gust.
ADELMAN GEORGE F. Proprie- tor City Beer and Billiard Hall; born in Germany, May 19, 1845; came to this Co. in 1868; Dem; married Louise Permann,
Sept. 29, 1872; she was born in Germany; they have two children, Louisa W. and Minnie.
Ahlstedt Mrs. L.
Ahlstrom Peter, works at Keator's mill ; rep. Ahrens H. blacksmith; Moline Wagon Co. Ainsworth Chas. R. general agent for Dim- ock, Gould & Co .; rep.
Ainsworth Fred.
Ainsworth Henry A. secretary and treasurer, Williams, White & Co .; rep; Cong.
Ainsworth Joseph, painter.
Akers Hans, laborer.
ALDAY ADAM, Capitalist; born in Germany, Feb. 4, 1831; came to this Co.,
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Nov. 18, 1854; independent in politics and religion ; Mr.Alday came to this place with $42.00; first winter chopped cord wood at 75 cents a cord ; next seven years followed plastering and brick laying; then went to Pike's Peak ; in saloon business here one year, about 1865; then did the grading for the Horn Railroad, between Moline and Rock Island; then bought 300 acres of the Moline Bluff Land, in Sec. 10; it being tim- ber land, he made a fortune out of the timber; with the money realized from this he purchased 40 acres in the Corporation of Moline, of much of which he is still in possession ; he has built ten houses in Mo- line; has been Street Commissioner.
Alfred Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep.
Allen Claus, works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep.
Allen Elsworth, laborer.
Allen Frank, upholsterer.
Allen H. works for Deere & Co .; wood dept.
Allen J. C. carpenter.
Allengreen A. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep ; Meth.
Allsedt Gus. works for Moline Plow Co; rep. Almquist John, works for Deere & Co., grinders' and polishers' dept; rep; Luth.
Almloff J. blacksmith; Moline Wagon Co. Alstrom J. P.
Altz Christoph, barber; Ind ; from Germany.
ALTZ JACOB, Barber; born in Ger- many, July 24, 1838; came to this County April 9, 1859; Rep; Prot; married Kate Destal, Nov. 8, 1860; they have six child- ren, Caroline, Herbert K., Bade B., Jose- phina and Charlie S. and Horace G., twins, born July 24, 1873.
Amberg Albert, laborer; from Sweden.
American Express Co .; cor Railroad and Rodman avs.
Anderburg G. A. works for Deere & Co., fit- ters' dept; rep.
Andberg J. P. laborer.
Anderson Alfred, laborer.
ANDERSON ANDREW, Grocer; born in Sweden, Ang. 4, 1850; came to this Co. in 1853; Bapt; married Eva Rey- nolds, Sept. 2, 1873; she was born in Penn., June 16, 1850.
Anderson Andrew, shipper, Moline _Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
Anderson Andrew, tailor.
Anderson Andrew, carpenter; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Anderson Andrew, works for Deere & Co., wood dept; Ind.
Anderson Andrew, works for Moline Paper Co., rep.
Anderson Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; rep.
Anderson Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; rep
Anderson Andrew, driller.
Anderson Andrew, laborer.
Anderson A. J. Anderson A. Q.
Anderson B.
Anderson C. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Anderson C. carpenter; works for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co .; rep.
Anderson C. A. wood worker, Moline Plow Co.
Anderson C. P. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep.
Anderson Charles, painter.
Anderson Chas. works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; rep.
Anderson Chas. works at Keator's mill.
Anderson Chas. grinder.
Anderson Chas. laborer.
Anderson Chas. laborer.
Anderson F. painter, Moline Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
Anderson Gus. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep ; Luth.
Anderson Gust.
Anderson G. F.
Anderson Henry, saloon; dem; Luth; from Sweden.
Anderson Herman, boiler maker.
Anderson I. K. wood worker, Moline Plow Co .; rep.
ANDERSON ISAAC K. Carpenter and Builder ; born in Danville, N. J., Feb. 26, 1825; came to this Co. in 1844; Rep; Ind; married Rachel Knowling, April 22, 1848; she died Dee. 5, 1857; two children by this marriage, Josephine, (now Mrs. N. R. Zeigler) born Nov. 30, 1849; Ida Louisa, (now Mrs. Lewis Kirkendall) born Aug. 2, 1853; married Lucy Gates, Sept. 23, 1858; three children by last marriage, Horace M., born July 7, 1859; George K., Jan. 31, 1861; Nellie G., Nov. 30, 1865 ; Mr. A. has been Town Constable and Col- lector.
Anderson J. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep; Luth.
Anderson J. works for_Deere & Co., wood dept.
Anderson Jacob, mill hand ; rep.
Anderson John, shoemaker; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Anderson Martin, works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; rep.
Anderson Mrs. Mary, widow.
Anderson Neal, works for Deere & Co., wood dept; rep. Anderson Olof.
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Anderson Nels, wood worker, Moline Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
Anderson Peter.
Anderson Otto, carpenter; rep; two children.
Sweden ;
Anderson S. wood-worker.
Anderson Sam. wood-worker; Moline Plow Co .; Bapt.
Anderson Samuel, laborer.
Anderson Swan, works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep; from Sweden.
Anderson Swan, laborer.
Anderson S. L. works at Keator's Mill.
Anderson S. P. shoemaker; rep; Sweden; two children.
Anthony E. H. clerk ; rep ; born Illinois.
Anthony J. O. retired ; rep.
Aram J. wagon-maker; Moline Wagon Co .; rep.
Archer Frank, laborer; rep; two children. Archer Newton, laborer; rep; one child.
Arns Amil, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep.
Aronson Claus, painter ; rep.
Asp Erick, works for Deere & Co. in fitters' department ; rep.
Astner Henry, grocer; rep; from Sweden.
Astrom John, works for Moline Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
Asway O. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep. Aswedge Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; dem.
Aswege John, blacksmith Victor Scale Co .; rep ; one child.
Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Co., Post-Office building.
ATKINSON CHARLES, Capital- ist; born in Newburyport, Mass., May 18, 1808; came to Henry Co., Ill., September, 1835; came to this Co. in 1843; Rep; Cong; married Ann Eliza Bates, Jan. 4, 1830; she was born in Nashua, N. H., May 20, 1809; Mr. A. was the first Treas- urer of Henry Co., also the first Probate Judge of the same Co .; he is President of the Moline Water-Power Co .; has been one of the most active business men in this section of the State, always largely interested in lands, manufactures and gen- eral business.
Atkinson Ed. B. traveling salesman for Deere & Co .; rep.
Atkinson James W. insurance agent; rep; born Illinois.
Atwater Sam. foreman Moline Plow Co .; rep; Meth.
Auglin Ang, works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep; Luth.
Augstrom A. works for Deere & Có. in iron department; rep.
Austerland Fred. city engineer; rep.
Axelson Chas. works at Keator's Mill; rep. Ayers John, traveling agent for Deere & Co .; rep.
B ACHMANN H. physician ; dem ; Meth ; from Germany; one child.
Bagga J. P. works at Keator's Mill ; rep.
Baker Frank, works at Keator's Mill; rep. Ball W. T. head shipping-clerk for Deere & Co .; rep; Cong.
Bangs Chas. carpenter ; rep.
Bangs Moses R. retired ; rep ; Meth ; born in Mass., 1805; one child ; $3,000.
Barber H. E. traveling salesman for Deere & Co .; rep.
Barber James, wood-worker Moline Plow Co .; rep; Cong.
Barden Pat. works for Moline Plow Co.
BARKER LUTHER H. Manufac- turer of Bean's Patent Stone Force-Pump, and dealer in all kinds of pumps; born in Moriah, Essex Co., N. Y., Aug. 29, 1822; came to this Co. in December, 1853; Dem ; Lib; married Martha Cook, Sept. 19, 1844; she died Dec. 26, 1849; married Sarah A. Allen, Nov. 7, 1854; two children by first marriage, Maria A., born Sept. 2, 1845, and Charles T., born June 15, 1847; three children by last marriage, one deceased ; the living are, Luther D., born March 25, 1861, and Sarah L., born Feb. 12, 1863; Mr. Barker was for twenty years agent of the C. R. I. & P. R. R. at Moline.
Barlow Charles, carpenter; Meth ; England. Barnard Rev. E. C. pastor Congl. Church ; rep.
Barnard H. A. President Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co .; rep; Vermont; five children.
BARNARD & LEAS MFG. CO. Established in 1860; incorporated in 1872; authorized capital, $120,000; H. A. Barn- ard, Pres .; J. Silas Leas, Vice Pres .; W. C. Bennitt, Sec. and Treas .; manufacturers of Victor Smutters, Victor Brush-Scourer, Barnard's Dustless Wheat Seperators, Eu- reka Flour-Packers, Wheat Graders, Mid- dlings Purifiers, Giant Corn-Shellers, and Barnard's Dustless Corn Cleaners; enll- ploy about sixty men.
Barth Chas. works for Moline Plow Co .; dem.
Bartlett J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep; Cong.
. Bartlett S. D. wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co .; rep; four children.
Bassett C. R. file business.
Bassett E. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Bastrone J. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
Bausch John, bakery; dem ; Prot; from Ger- many ; five children.
Bausey Jerry, cook ; rep; from Kentucky.
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Beal Albert M. law student; rep; United Brethren ; born Illinois.
BEAL DANIEL N. Retired farmer; born in Peacham, Vt., Feb. 5, 1815; came to this Co. in 1834; Rep; Ind; owns house and two lots in Moline, valued at $3,000; 250 acs in Sees. 18, 7, 10 and 20 in Zuma Tp., this Co., valued at $15,000; 160 acs in Washington Tp., Iowa, valued at $4,- 000; married Betsey Spencer, Sept. 18, 1836; she was born in Peacham, Vt., Jan. 1, 1817; they have had five children; the living are, Lucius W., born Jan. 20, 1838, Samuel S., born Jan. 2, 1843, Albert M., born Oct. 31, 1853, and Eunice C., born Nov. 5, 1858; lost one infant child in 1840; Mr. Beal was Township Supervisor of Zuma four years; Township Assessor twelve terms; Constable four years; twenty years School Trustee, and several years School Director, in Zuma Tp.
Beardslee O. J. reporter Rock Island Argus ; dem ; Meth ; from Iowa.
Beardslee Wm. engineer; dem; from Ohio; two children.
Bearman Chas, works for Moline Paper Co .; dem.
Beatty J. moulder; works for Williams, White & Co .; rep; Meth.
Beck Fred. miller; works for Waters & First; dem.
Becker C. works for Union Malleable Iron Co .; rep.
Becker Theodore, cabinet-maker; rep; Ger. Beckstrom Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; from Sweden.
BEERS E. B. Iron and Brass Foundry ; born in Lancaster, Pa., July 18, 1838; came to this Co. in 1867; Rep; Ind; Mr. B. served three years in Co. A; 7th Cali- fornia Infantry.
Beers J. M. works for Deere & Co. in foun- dry department ; rep.
Beers L. works for Deere & Co. in iron de- partment; dem.
Beery D. P. pump mnfr; rep; from Ohio; two children.
BENELL ROBT. M. With Dimock, Gould & Co .; born in Ohio, June 16, 1844; came to this Co. in 1868; Ind ; Meth ; mar- ried Nannie Smith, Feb. 7, 1865; she was born at Abingdon, Ill., Dec. 27, 1844, and died Jan. 26, 1877; they have two children living, Charles E., born Oct. 25, 1865, and Harry E., born Jan. 8, 1867; lost four chil- dren; Mr. Benell served three years in First Missouri Engineers and eight months in the 148th I. V. I.
Bengson Paul, works for Moline Paper Co. Bengstrom G. O. works for Deere & Co. in fitters' department ; rep.
Bennett G. W. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep ; Bapt.
Bennett Win. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep; Meth.
Bennett Win. C. Sec. and Treas. Barnard &' Leas Mfg. Co .; rep; Penn ; four children.
Benser C. A. Sec. and Treas. Moline Wagon Co .; resides in Rock Island; rep; Lib.
Benson B. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
Benson John, works at Keator's Mill; rep.
Benson Nels. works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' dept; rep; Luth. Benson S. W. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Benson Swan, works for Moline Paper Co. Benson Swan, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' department.
Benson Win. engineer; rep; Presb; born in New York, 1852.
Berg A. P. mason ; rep ; Luth ; Sweden.
Bergblom C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep; Luth.
Bergert Aug. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem.
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