Quincy Steamer Quincy Again Floats After River Rescue
The excursion steamer Quincy was raised from 22 feet of water after nine hours of pumping. Damages were greater than estimated and the wreck may not return to service this season as repairs proceed first at its current site and then at Eagle Point. Captain John Killeen earned praise for the salvage work.
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Quincy
Eagle Point
Killeen
John Killeen
Jules Calhoun
Burlington
Whawk-Eye
Quincy Killeen
Dubuque
Mary Morton
Sidney
J. S
Catfish Creek
City Council Proceedings Include Cannon Tenancy and Shed Demolition
The Muscatine council met with Bartemeier as mayor pro tem. The cannon in Weed park will stay on the ground. An invitation from Chicago Mayor Dunne to the League convention was filed. Joe Missell’s paving inspector role changed to George Neibert. Company billing adjustments pursued. A shed near Iowa avenue ordered torn down for ordinance violations. Street report lists August 1906 expenses totaling $1,100.50.
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Weed Park
Joseph Bilkey
Second
Third Streets
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
City of
George Fuller
Homeseeters Excursions Offer Round Trip Tickets
The Iowa Central sells round trip excursion tickets each Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest. The first and third Tuesdays monthly cover south southeast west and southwest. Rate one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates contact agents or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Sexton’s Monthly Report for Muscatine City
Muscatine Iowa August 14 1906 report to mayor and council shows ten burials for month ending August 14 eight adults two children. Collected eighty one dollars from July 15 1906 to August 14 1906 and paid this amount to the city treasurer. M O Neidiz City Sexton.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Sexton
M. O. Neidiz
City Weighmaster’s Monthly Report for Muscatine
City Weighmaster J Rosenmund submits a monthly report to Muscatine Iowa officials detailing transactions at the city scales from July 16 to August 14, 1906. It records 413% loads and a payment totaling 41.35 dollars.
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Muscatine
Iowa
City
Co. J. Rosenmund
City Finance Committee Meets in Regular Monthly Session
City Finance Committee met in regular session on Aug. 14 2006 at 8 p.m. Alderman Bartemeier presided. All members were present. The committee examined reviewed and recommended payment of the listed bills.
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City Recorder’s Office
City Finance Committee
Ald. Bartemeier
Paint Adds Value to Property
The article argues that applying good paint to a house increases its market value by more than the cost of the paint. It notes that repainting raises price due to better repair and protection, and mentions that insurance savings from decay are not included. It warns that cheap imitations perform poorly while costing as much as true paint.
Lead company ad touts Southern Pure White Lead standard
National Lead Company promotes Southern Pure White Lead made by the Old Dutch Process as the acknowledged standard for house use. The notice urges customers to ensure it is used on their homes and lists a St. Louis address and dealers selling the product.
Funds Allocated and Withdrawn Following Appropriations
The article notes that expenditures were drawn from the designated funds and appropriations listed, detailing how payments were made from the approved budget.
City Engineer and Public Works Payroll Ledger Summary
A fragmentary payroll list shows multiple deductions and payments to city departments and vendors. Items include salaries for the city engineer and police appointees, and payments to suppliers such as Muscatine Journal Ptg. Co., Ashton Flour & Feed Co., and McQuesten Sawyer Co. The sums range from a few cents to several dollars, with totals appearing in the low hundreds.
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Ptg
Edg. App
N. Ane
Science
Muscatine Journal
Ptg. Co
Deutscher Anzeiger
Tom M. & C. App’n. Crtee
Bago Ade Niek Beeen
H. C. Sehoelmaker
Iowa Telephone Co
Ashton Flour & Feed Co
B.H. Byersmeyer Co
IO Oaks A Wale
McQuesten Sawyer Co
Citisena Ty
T4. Co
Sie Sd
Wes, SR Meng
Schaefer Lights Plant Delays Franchise Decision Postponed
F X Schaefer told the city council he cannot secure machinery in time for completion by the deadline. He will proceed with construction and request final franchise action when ready, with council action held on file.
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F. X. Schaefer
Woman Reports Head Injury After Alleged Assault
Mrs. Aaron Plum of 909 Nebraska Street said she was assaulted and robbed of about 35 dollars after an evening uptown outing with her brother in law Charles McIntyre. She was found at home at 1 30 this morning with a severe head wound and bleeding. Police, including Night Captain Thurman and Officer Springborn, investigated and she said she did not blame McIntyre. She suspects a fall rather than foul play. A separate report notes a woman losing 2.50 from a handkerchief to an unidentified thief last evening.
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Aaron Plum
Nebraska Street
Thurman
Springborn
Charles McIntyre
Izirl
Series of Life Talks Planned at Y M C A This Winter
Arrangements are made for a series of Life Talks at the Y M C A with speakers of prominence. Topics include law medicine ministry teaching and business. Jude Wade of Iowa City will speak on law in November and a Dubuque physician Des Moines pastor and Chicago Daily News editor may be featured in the lineup.
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Jude Wade
Iowa City
Dubuque
Des Moines
Association
Chicago Daily News
Democrats Meet September 15 County Convention in Muscatine
The Muscatine county Democrats call a delegate convention for Saturday September 15 1906 at 1 30 p m in the Court House Muscatine Iowa to select candidates for statewide and county offices including representative auditor treasurer clerk sheriff recorder county attorney superintendent of schools surveyor coroner and five supervisors caucuses to be held in township and ward precincts.
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Court House
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Iowa
Library Reopens After Renovation Completion
Decorators finished interior renovations at the P. M. Muster public library, with Mrs. E. L. Mahin and assistants cleaning and dusting for two weeks. The library will open again tomorrow, presenting a more presentable and beautiful interior.
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P. M. Muster Public Library
E. L. Mahin
Redmen Elect New Officer After Short Session
A brief Redmen gathering at the hall on Iowa avenue saw about twenty candidates initiated. Martin Taylor was chosen chief of records replacing William Cosgrove who resigned last night. The session ended early due to extreme heat.
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Redmen
Iowa Avenue
Martin Taylor
William Cosgrove
Effie Rodgers Sues for Divorce from William K Rodgers
A petition for an absolute divorce was filed in the county clerk's office by Effie Rodgers against her husband William K Rodgers yesterday afternoon.
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William K. Rodgers
Effie Rodizers
Jare McGrew A Pioneering Resident Of Buffalo Township Dies
Jare McGrew born West Morelong county Pennsylvania April 9 1835 spent ten years in western states and moved to Illinois in 1843. She married B S Peppers in June 1855 at Buffalo Prairie joined U B church in 1871 and died at her home in Buffalo township Rock Island county August 14 1906 at 10 pm.
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Jare McGrew
West Morelong County
Illinois
B. S. Peppers
Buaffle Prairie
U. B. Church
Buffalo Township
Rock Island County
Hazel Dell Shipper Sends Cattle to Chicago and Local Deaths
Hazel Dell Illinois Aug 17 Will Fisher shipped a car load of fattener cattle to Chicago Wednesday. Died at her home near Illinois City Tuesday evening Aug 17. Mrs Ben Peppers. She had been in good health up to death. Mrs John Vanatta seriously ill since Sunday but improving. Mrs Oscar Peterson was Reynolds visitor Tuesday.
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Hazel Dell
Will Fisher
Chicago
Illinois City
Ben Peppers
John Vanatta
Oscar Peterson
Reynolds
Local Notes From Foster Iowa and Surrounding Areas
Lena Gremmel and daughter Lulu visited Mrs. Thos. Watson's home in Muscatine before returning to Kansas City. Geo Workman and son Albert sick from poison ivy exposure. Infant Raymond Norton improving after heart trouble scare. Mae Bowser of Muscatine visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Bowser. Rev Carroll, former Stanwood pastor, preached at the Baptist church. W Bowser from Junction City Oregon arrived to visit relatives. Mr Brown.
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Muscatine
John Bowser
Rev. Carroll
Stanwood
Iowa
Baptist Church
W. Bowser
Junction City
Oregon
Brown
Electric Bitters Promoted For Malicious Mischief Cure
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises Electric Bitters as a preventive and cure for indigestion and related mischief, priced at 50 cents with a guarantee.
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Havercamp
Lone Tree Socials and Local Notes
Mrs. Clark Faires and children returned from Columbus Junction after a week with relatives. W H Younkin visited Colfax with his health-minded brother L G Younkin. Misses Alice and Helen Riley spent Wednesday in Iowa City. Glenn Kirkpatrick returned from a two week vacation. The Epworth League will have an upcoming meeting.
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Lone Tree
Ice Cream Social and Family Visits Highlight Local Socials
An ice cream social on the parsonage lawn is planned for next Thursday evening August 23. Rev Adams and daughter Harriett visited Washington county earlier this week. Lenora Miller returns from a several weeks Illinois and Burlington, Iowa trip. Mrs Mason of Cedar Rapids hosts at W S Potter home. Fav Havs returns home from Burlington after visiting sister Mrs L G Younkin. Mrs J W Brown entertains her Virginia native father and mother.
Mineral Bath City Mt Clemens Access by Grand Trunk
Mt Clemens known as the Mineral Bath City is reached without changing cars only by the Grand Trunk Railway System. Timetables and a descriptive pamphlet will be mailed free on request to Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Mt. Clemens
Bath City
Grand Trunk Railway
Geo
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Marion Knight
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A. J. Oliver
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Jos. Bilkey
Care Journal
J. Greenblat
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