Genealogical Abstracts from Rock Island County Illinois Newspapers, Volume 38 – The Rock Island Daily Argus and The Rock Island Daily Union, January-June 1877

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This volume contains abstracts of vital records, visits from out-of-town relatives and former residents of Rock Island County, probate and circuit court listings, real estate transfers, road work and local police court cases.

The Rock Island Daily Argus, January 2, 1877

The house of Patrick Grady which was occupied by John Leslie, a railroad conductor, burned Monday and the residence of Mrs. Margaret Malony was damaged. The fire began in the butcher shop of Fred Schutt on 5th Avenue between 25th and 26th Streets. At the time Fred Schutt was visiting has father-in-law, Peter Hay.

You can find an index of the volume here.