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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
3
The city approved an anti spitting ordinance at the regular monthly session. Offenders on sidewalks public buildings or hotels face fines from 1 to 5 dollars or up to 30 days imprisonment in the county jail. May or R S McNutt initiated the measure to curb a city nuisance.
Via the Iowa Central Ry. On first and third Tuesdays of each month, to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and other states. Stop-overs allowed and tick ets limited 21 days. For rates, time of trains, etc., call on agents, or ad dress A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A. Min-
Promotion claims Electric Bitters fully cure stomach liver and kidney issues with ongoing use. Advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the remedy at 50 cents.
Mrs A Lockwood and Clarence Sullivan of Sioux City sue the Western Union Telegraph company claiming damages for delayed death messages. The suit seeks relief for alleged negligence in transmitting death notices to beneficiaries and family.
City officials reject a proposed measure as they question its legality and authority. Local leaders express concern over procedural compliance and potential constitutional issues influencing the decision.
City council directs a scouring of the riverfront area amid street disturbances. Debate lingers on legal authorities and remedies. Merchants voice concerns as the matter remains held over with calls for swift action and possible public works.
The Muscatine city council passed first reading of an Eastern Iowa interurban railway ordinance granting entry and a 150 foot wide land strip from Orange street to the North and South railway end. The city engineer was ordered to prepare a plat showing front street holdings to clarify terms and leasing plans.
The city Finance Committee noted sewer and improvement fund disbursements totaling $140.39, $74.28, $43.65 and $48.00 and ordered street teams reduced to two. Police Judge H S Howe reports July 15 to August 15 1905 fines and costs collected amounting to $482.50 for the city treasurer.
City records show the Finance Committee met in regular session on August 15 1905 at 7 30 pm with Ald Bartemeier presiding All members were present Bills examined found correct and recommended for payment from the stated funds and appropriations
The weighmaster presents financial transactions from July 15 to August 15, 1905 at the city scales. Records show weighing 400% loads totaling 940.06. Signed by C. J. Rosenmund, City Weighmaster.
Frank Eis returns to Muscatine after a week with his brother Samuel Eis. Edith and Elsie Webster of Oak Hill visit. Theodore Schroeder and family call in Blue Grass. Mrs J A Norris visits Davenport with children. Several go to Canada to invest in land. Lola Davis heads to Wilton camp meeting. Edward Davis sale draws locals to Sweetland. New Era visitors picnic at the river. Earl Ray Norris dies of appendicitis in Rock Island and is buried in Boyton, Missouri.
Well diggers near Williams struck a natural gas flow that ignited and burned ten feet high. The surprising discovery caused considerable excitement in Williams as locals watched the flame.
A fragment lists cemetery and bridge fund entries with amounts from The Mira Hershey Lumber Co and Muscatine Lumber & Box Co, plus charges for gas and electric light service. Items show sums such as 764.58 from Cleveland Vapor Light Co and 375.00 for Citizens' Ry. & Lt. Co, with smaller line items and deductions for lights out totaling 2.58 and 35.00.
City Marshal R. O. McGaughey reports total collections of 863.15 with numerous names listed for salaries and fees. Several individuals and firms appear with fixed amounts such as 33.35 and 83.38. The entry records miscellaneous payments including Franks McGrath, Anheuser Busch Brewing Co, and Wat Bastt among others.
In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport Division a notice fixes August 28 1905 as the deadline for creditors or interested parties to oppose Harry H. English bankruptcy discharge. Oppositions must be filed in writing within ten days with grounds specified. Jno M Helmick Referee presiding. Richman & Richman attorneys for the bankrupt.
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