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[[Image:gibbs2.png|left|thumb|250px|]]GIBBS, R. J. (Unknown--Mar. 1875) Gibbs came to Dubuque in 1857 and later was in charge of installing the Dubuque water works. (1) He was listed among the principals of the Dubuque Water Company. (2) Pipes were laid within two years. (3) | [[Image:gibbs2.png|left|thumb|250px|1872 advertisement.]]GIBBS, R. J. (Unknown--Mar. 1875) Gibbs came to Dubuque in 1857 and later was in charge of installing the Dubuque water works. (1) He was listed among the principals of the Dubuque Water Company. (2) Pipes were laid within two years. (3) | ||
Gibbs was also extensively engaged in the grain business here for many years and shipped the first carload of grain over the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]]. (4) Ironically in 1867 he was a leader among those who fought discriminatory freight charges made by railroads. (5) | Gibbs was also extensively engaged in the grain business here for many years and shipped the first carload of grain over the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]]. (4) Ironically in 1867 he was a leader among those who fought discriminatory freight charges made by railroads. (5) | ||
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GIBBS, R. J. (Unknown--Mar. 1875) Gibbs came to Dubuque in 1857 and later was in charge of installing the Dubuque water works. (1) He was listed among the principals of the Dubuque Water Company. (2) Pipes were laid within two years. (3)
Gibbs was also extensively engaged in the grain business here for many years and shipped the first carload of grain over the ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD. (4) Ironically in 1867 he was a leader among those who fought discriminatory freight charges made by railroads. (5)
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1. "An Ordinance" (Official publication) Dubuque Herald, May 31 1900, p. 6
2. "The Notice Served," Dubuque Herald, August 24, 1898, p. 8
3. "The Level Suit," The Daily Herald, May 25, 1882, p. 4
4. Oldt, Franklin. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 793
5. "Discriminating Tariffs," Dubuque Herald, December 23, 1867, p. 1