City Finances and Appointments Reported to Council
Mayor Ball presented quarter revenue totals to the council with licenses fines and other receipts and Treasurer Halla reported payments. Albert Hemmer named deputy to the school board. Sexton Krotz noted December graves dug. Street Commissioner Laughlin listed December expenditures including street work and shoveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Spevacek
Albert Hemmer
Ageess
Sexton Krotz
Laughlin
City Council Adjourns After Paying December Bills
City council meeting last Friday approved the December bills with no discussion. Payments included various suppliers and services such as stone work, fencing, print fees, repairs, and meals for prisoners, totaling numerous small charges across multiple vendors.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
The advertisement claims no opium or harmful drug in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It boasts a 30 year reputation as a successful cold croup and whooping cough medicine. It emphasizes safety for small children and pleasant taste, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon & Fri
Unclear Fragments Highlight City Utilities and Vendors
Fragmentary ledger style notes reference C Parsons Iowa City Electric Light Co Towa City Gas Light Co Rex Finid Co University Press Co Economy Advertising Co and freight items. Totals show small charges for printing notices and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Parsons
Sandries
Lowa City Electric Light Co
December Arts
Iowa City Electric Light Co
Towa City Gas Light Co
December Gas
Towa City Daily Press
Grtl & P. R. R. Co
Arn & Sons
University Press Co
Economy
Advertising Co
Rex Finid Co
Des Moines
City Council Remits Taxes for Widow Isabella Lodge
The city council last Friday night remitted the taxes of Mrs. Isabella Lodge, widow of J. S. Lodge, an 82 year old Civil War veteran’s widow. She stated she could not pay and the council granted tax relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Lodge
J. S. Lodge
Woman seeks 800 dollars for property damages
Mrs. Ella Mongene petitioned the city council to grant 800 dollars as compensation for damages to her South Capitol street property between College and Burlington caused by grading. She says drainage now pools in a basin left by the work and damages the northern 50 feet, a prime residence site. The petition was referred to the city engineer and city solicitor for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mongene
South Capitol Street
College
Burlington
Meetings Prolonged by Pastor L C Clark in January
Rev Dr L C Clark pastor of the Methodist church conducts a week of gospel meetings with plans to continue throughout January. Topics announced include Good Seed but Poor Soil The Blind Guide Shall the Church Exclude Irreligious Members Plenty of Leaves bar no Fruit and The Unwilling Judge vs Lovegiving God A large chorus choir provides music each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Clark
Methodist Church
Ask for Alley on South Dodge in City Petition
The Citizen's Savings and Trust Co and others owning property on South Dodge and Lucas Streets petitioned the council to open an alley between Bowery Street and the Rocky Island right of way. They note existing alleys are blocked by private property and request east west access and possibly north south as well. The streets and valleys committee and city engineer were instructed to investigate the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen's Savings and Trust Co
M. Kirk
D. W. Jones
South Dodge
Lucas Streets
Councll
Bowery Street
Rocky Island
Committee On
Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Brom Quinine Remedy
A vintage ad states Laxative Bromo Quinine cures a cold in one day with a money back guarantee if it fails. E. W. George’s signature appears on each box, priced at five cents.
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E. W. Geore
Eac
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Dondore
Uleyer
Ball
Shalla
Hasessor
Kexton
Deestaben Wierrants
Ourprarette
F. H. Dondore
City Council
C. W. Thompson
Sprinklin
Joe Shepperd
Guardian
Hawkeye Brush Works
Johnson County
van Brstreet Bridge
Tows City Land Co
Faitk Hutchinson
Stone
T. J. Dooley
Hammer Band
Bennison
W. J. Welch
Benny Louis
David Morgan
J. H. Wallon
Republican
Acu
Les
Co. Smith
J. W. Rummelhart
M. C. Parsons
W. Coombs
Harold L. Bond
Chamberlain
Yacht Club
Durkee
Dr. King
Council
Isabelle Lodge
South Madison Street
Sueppel
South Clinton Street
Fred Zimmerli
White Rose and
Little Connoisseur
Iowa City
Iowa
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