THE BEOBACHTER AM MISSISSIPIAN.

The first paper printed in the German language in Rock Island was The Beobachter am Mississipian, making its appearance in 1857, the proprietor being Maguns Mueller, and edited by Doctor Ciolina, a physician who resided and practiced his profession here for some years. The paper was not well supported and survived only about one year. Its politics were neutral.

THE CHRONIK DES WESTENS.

In December, 1859, the material of the Beobachter office was purchased by Adam and George Leiberknecht, who on the first of January, 1860, started a weekly German newspaper, called the Chronik des Westens. This paper, like its predecessor, was neutral in politics. It ceased to exist in 1863.