Candy Kitchen serves best in town with treats and sodas
Miss Margaret Nicola of Nichols visits Mrs. E. B. Fulham at 317 East Third. Dr Lezotte offers the latest electrical methods to remove superfluous hair and moles. Miss Stella Henry of Galesburg stays in the city. Dr A B Clapp, eye ear nose throat specialist, Hershey Building. Rev Thomas Osborn leaves for Knoxville to visit parents. For sale five recom house for 750 dollars for a few days. Elmer Appel of 515 Grandview avenue heads to Bayfield for a day with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nicola
Nichols
E. B. Fulham
East Third Street
For sale two pony traps and local notices
Cheaper two pony traps offered by Frank Bowman. Several townspeople travel for work with mentions of Fairfield Letts Iowa City Wilton and the Globe restaurant reopening under new management offering meals. Notable names include Raymond Ireland Dr C E Crow J E Stevenson Mrs E Kelt and F Nelson James Elliott and Walter Weltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Restaurant
F. Nelson
Mgr
Iowa Phone Company Overhauls Statewide Structure
Davenport Aug. 10 L W Hatch moves to division superintendent of plant with Des Moines HQ as Iowa phone system is reorganized. Six districts replace 39 local and district posts. over 20 positions changed. Mason becomes division superintendent of traffic. Pratt named division commercial superintendent. Districts: Des Moines Davenport Waterloo Burlington Sioux City Red Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
L. W. Hatch
Iowa Telephone System
State of Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa
J. P. Mason
Guy H. Pratt
Omaha
Waterloo
Burlington
Sioux City
Red Oak
Owls Fraternity Seeks Members in Muscatine Nest
Organizers H. L. Dugan and E. T. Newnan push an Owls chapter in Muscatine with 20 signers and a target class of 100 or more. The order promises death benefits from one percent of a 100000 membership pool and equal dues, while delaying the charter class to ensure desirables join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Owls
Muscatine
H. L. Dugan
E. T. Newnan
Order
Irwin Returns Home After Davenport Business Visit
L. E. Irwin, who had been in the city on business, returned to his Davenport home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Bernice Kiser
Wilton
E. Kelt
J. E. Smith
Irwin Fickner
L. E. Irwin
Davenport
Castern District News Forecasts Drought Impact on Crops
The Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports light rainfall across most of the state with western sections receiving near normal totals. Haying and threshing finish, corn advances with rain needed, apples fall, grapes rot, and a potential rise in winter wheat acreage is noted. August 1 1909 crop conditions show varied results across crops and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Central
Northwest
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Insurance Ad for J. E. Stevenson & Son
Local ad urges motorists to insure their automobile with J. E. Stevenson & Son at 305 Hershey Building. Provides contact for coverage options and agent services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stevenson & Son
Hershey Bldg
Labor Day Plans Set in Muscatine Parade and Events
A Labor Day committee meeting in Muscatine arranged a morning parade with union participation and merchant floats. No prizes will be awarded. The fair grounds are booked for September 6 with horse races and a Muscatine baseball game to follow, details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Trades and Labor Assembly
Assembly Hall
Muscatine
Samose Flesh-Forming Food Promises Quick Gains
A. W. Morgan offers a personal guarantee with Samose, a flesh forming product marketed in Muscatine. The ad claims it helps thin people gain weight and restore health, promising rapid blood nourishment and stronger, plumper bodies after regular use. Sent postpaid on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W. Morgan
A. W. Morgan
Proceedings of Muscatine Board of Supervisors Aug 1909
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met August 2 1909 with members Shannon Fishburn Shellabarger and Lang present. They approved July warrants checked taxes reduced Geo B Nelsons lot and ordered ditch work cost not to exceed 90 dollars. A drainage district Ten bid by Grigg Co was let at 26 cents per cubic yard. A levee at Whis keys Hollow mouth Drainage Three was invited for bids. On Aug 3 they withhold health claims awaiting county attorney opinion and agreed to levy up to 2500 for Drainage Three to cover future work and spread the assessment for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Shannon
W. H. Fishburn
M. J. Shellabarger
Geo. J. Lang
Muscatine Township
Small
W. T. Grigg & Co
Whiskey Hollow Creek
Board of Health
A. S. Lawrence
Justice Claims and Insane Claims in State v Minnie
Taxpayer ledgers show numerous items under Justice Claims and Insane Claims with entries listing J.P. S Howe and J. M. Duncan as constables and clerks. The document records fees, witnesses, jail work, supplies, and various public expenses by Muscatine and surrounding districts, including Roads Dept, schools, and bridge projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Claims
Hi. S. Howe
Minnie
Tns
J. M. Thineau
Chas. Butler
Ox Ewes
Jeff Boiler
Wm. Otto
Sleary Brown
A. G. Tyler
J. E. Conkin
Jim Dugan
Geo
Lizzie Netwiler
A. Netwiler
Ben Long
Nf. S. Howe
State
Mary US
J. M. Tmnean
S. Howe
J. M. Duncan
H. S. Howe
Marshall
Haroff
Howe
Dell Il
Henry Caldwell
County costs and farm claims list for dam drainage district
A lengthy record lists payments to individuals and firms for mileage per diem and various supplies for county farm operations including dry goods, groceries, hardware and veterinary services. It notes drainage district engineering and other sundry expenses with names such as Wm Marks Geo Lang and J C Hazlett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Marks
Reinemund's Dry Goods Co
Wennee
L. Moore
Geo. Kranz & Son
T. Geesre
GSO
J. Zeidler
Dry Goods
McColm Dry Goods Co
He FO Beran
McBride & Cope
J. A. Bartemeier
Miss. Valley Tel. Co
S. G. & P. Stein
John Tillie
McQuesten & Sawyer
Wiles & Adams
Town Tel. Co
van Gent & Hahn
Notice to Bidders for Drainage District Three Levee
Sealed bids due by noon August 18 1909 at the County Auditor Muscatine for embankment work at the mouth of Whiskey Hollow Creek Section 36 76 2 West. About 1700 cubic yards earth to be removed. Plans and specs at the Auditor's office. Board may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Auditor's Office
Muscatine
Whiskey Hollow Creek
A. S. Lawrence
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Kellogg
B. W. Crossley
Iowa State College
Ames
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flahe CO
Battle Creek
Mich
A. L. Pierson
Mulberry Ave
East Second Street
Candy Kitchen
Lezotte
Stella Henry
Galesburg, Ill
A. B. Clapp
Hershey
Thomas Osborn
Knoxville
M. W. Stirlen
Elmer Appel
Grandview Avenue
Bayfield
Frank Bowman
Raymond Ireland
Fairfield
C. E. Crow
Letts
J. E. Stevenson
Hershey Building
Elizabeth Koetting
Bartlett Street
Iowa City
Julia Fuller
West Seventh Street
Gertrude Bersch
Lucas Street
That City
James Elliott
Walter Weltz
St. Louis
Parsons College
Alogue
Willis E. Parsons
Sseer
Northern Michigan Line
Manitou
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
Mackinnac Island
Michigan
Lake Superior
Pentwater
Leland
Ludington
Northport
Manistee
Traverse City
Frankfort
Charlevoix
St. Ignace
Glen Haven
Petoske
Mackinac Island
Manitou Bay View
Cheboygan
R. F. Church
G.P.A
E. End Mich
St. Er
Rush St. Bridge
Roaring Brook
Marbor Springs
W.B
Tingarten Bros
Pany
OWLS
Castern
Labor Day
Commin Claims
Muscatine Journal
Conaway-Vorter Prig. Co. C. Hi
Riek
Ak Neue
Record Printing Co
Fannie Groome
W. FJ. Oqgtivie
R. F. Benham
Board Pris
Stella Sherberger
John Redmond
C. H
Liebbrand, Ryan & Co
S. H
News-Tribune
West Liberty Index
Wm. Bokenkemp
Old C. HI
United States Ex. Co
Roads Dept
Ben Mull
Hammond & Stephens Co
S. V. Sanger & Co
Huttig Mfg. Co
Schmidt Bros
Hager Mfg. Co
Lilly
John Mark
Miss Valley Tel. Co
Ery
Apenas
Red Bows
Canton Art Metal Co
C. H. Sup
A-Ak Atte
Abe
F. M. Thornton
Wolf Bounty
Ogilvie & Caple
C. H. Supplies
City Water Works
C. G. Be
Bellevue Hospital
Ens
Wapsinonce Township
A. Hi. Floyd
Mdse
Clark
Rockentine
Gibson & Waters
W. P. Hohenshuh
R. Lane
C. B. Kimball
J. W.e-Fells
Jake Ziffrom
Witmgws
Ccscoces
F. H. Springborn
Lar
T. F. Beveridge
Wogreire Ccaesc Nek
Ida Ceca Nace
Frank Connor
Harvey Connor
Scone
W. J. Vannatta
Mike Wiilhite
S. F
Kingsley
ROE
Lumber & Box
Decatur Bridge Co
Bridge Supply Co
W. S. Underdank
Agt
M. B. Purvis
Milwaukee
Cranston
J. A. Bartemeter
Wit Embree
Ccesss
Chicago House Wrecking Co
Chas
G. A. Winn
John W. McClure
G. F. Nicola
R. W. F. Board Hi Diem Drainage Dist. NO
Benham
Transportation Fishburn
FE. H. King
J. M. T Duncan
Joeph McCleeary
Wees
G. W. MccCleeary
W. S. Norton
M. D
Peter Gibbs
Geo. W. Kecklay
J A. Leyda
F. W. Eversmeyer
FE. P. Day
Undertaking
H. King
Kautz Ore
DR. Caldwell
Caldwell
Dor. W. B. Caldwell
Brig
Monticello
Ilinois
Citizens’ Railway & Light Co
Citizens’ Ry. & Light Co
Light C
A. G. Whittaker
T. Shannon
S. Lawrence
Ic. Hnzlett
W. C. Healey
J. C. Park
Drainage Dist
J. C. Hazlett
Ete
Tee Eee
Ana
Gree
DAS. Fellows & Fellows CO
T2g
Rollins Block
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