The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-31
MR.. KNOX.

Perhaps review of this gentleman s
of place. Mr.. Knox is the son of that well
| known citizen of Rock Island viz: G.. b.
| Knox. He removed to this city from that
place years ago, and entered into the un-
dertakicg business. His was calling
that demanded delicacy aud foresight.
He has demonstrated these qualities to
such an extent that all who have come in
contact with him respect him; modest
transformations vet ever ready to battle
for Justice, he has endeared himself in a
great measure to the public. The people
of the Third ward DESTROYS of having
such man as their representative in the
council chamber have sent him there
three times. He is now serving his third
term. His long experience in that body.
together with quick. active mind has
elevated him to a great extent, in the
eyes of the public; being a good
parliamentarian he has virtually led the
council in all controversies and debates,
he has been fair and impartial. never al
lowing his personal feelings to enter,
when the interests of Moline needed his
support; he has always held his ground in
a straightforward manly way, and there
by gained the respect of his colleagues
treating every man alike, whether a
foreigner, or American, whether the rich
or the poor. He has gained and still
controls the respect of all classes he has
been ready at all times to buck the whole
council and the mayor whenever the oc
casion demanded it. and to use a quota
ton, "when Knox get up he says some
thing" Among the laboring class he is
a great favorite, for he has always been
to them a staunch and steadfast
friend, and evidence of his popularity
was demonstrated year go when Mel
son Chester was pitted against him in the
Third ward. Mr.. Chester being a promin-
emf citizen of wealth and influence it as
expected that he would beat Mr. Knox
but the latter gentleman walked into the
council with splendid majority.
THE REASON
that Mr.. Knox will be candidate is a
good one. During the past week. scores
of prominent citizens have waited upon
him and requested him to make the can
vass for mayor; so iRcessant was the CALL
that he has finally consented to yield TO
the wishes of his constituents and the
public.
HIS ABILITY
is unquessioned. his long service in the
council naturally gives him an insight into
the manner that city affairs should be
handled. His rulings, should he be placed
in the mayors chair would be ever fair
and impartial and there is no doubt but
what Moline's interests would be in safe,
careful, judicious and practical hands.
THE MEETING
will be composed of the representative
citizens of Moline together with the
masses; a spontaneous feeling has sprung
otherwise. Then attend, speeches will be
made by prominent citizens and harmo.
NOUS convention is anticipated If the |
people wish to place at their head a man
who will reflect credit upon the city and
upon himself, let them pull off their coats |
on Tuesday and work like naiiers to place |
Edward 3. Knox in the mayors chair. |
The tidal wave of reform has struck Mo-
line and on its pillows let the citizens.
ticket roll in with the tide TO q haven of |
financial and social, and to a |
harbor of fairness and harmony by1elcct-
ing F. D. Knox.