Ed Phillips and Ford Anderson Acquitted in Wagon Case
Ed Phillips and Ford Anderson of South Muscatine were arrested on a charge they sold or traded a wagon belonging to John Sneath. The court found they had only loaned the vehicle and that the borrower, John White of Mediapolis, failed to return it on time after agreeing to a two day loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Phillips
Ford Anderson
South Muscatine
John Sneath
Mediapolis
John White
Justice Eversmeyer
Muscatine
Wash Your Clothes With Beachs Peosta Soap
The advertisement touts Beachs Peosta Soap as saving time and fuel by avoiding boiling. Soaking in warm Peosta suds replaces boiling, with five bars per carton and wide grocery availability. It claims effectiveness on lace, woolens, and heavy fabrics, ending with a call to get Peosta for washday.
Work of City Officials for Period End ing August 14
The police judge was busy collecting fines totaling 220 dollars and 50 cents during the period. Mulci taxis collected 788 dollars and 80 cents. Street commissioner’s report details were included.
Boys’ wagon theft leads to acquittals in Muscatine case
After two days with no wagon return, owner John Sneath searched the area near Mediapolis and recovered his wagon from White who claimed it was sold to him. In Muscatine, Phillips and Anderson were arrested and later acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sneath
Mediapolis
White
Muscatine
Phillips
Anderson
Local residents to be recognized with new signs
South Muscatine residents featured in recent Journal columns await recognition as four inch by twenty inch signs are prepared to honor them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Journal
Saloon Men Get Refund After City Tax Case
Three Iowa avenue saloonkeepers L. C. Lange A. J. Fackeldey and J. A. Kreinfelder, forced to close August 6 by Dr. C. L. Stafford, were granted a unanimous council refund of the city half of the $150 mulct tax paid for July August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Lange
A. J. Fackeldey
J. A. Kreinfelder
Iowa Avenue
C. L. Stafford
Salvation Army Picnic For City Children
About 200 children and Salvation Army officers rode a three car train to Citizen's Railway Park at 8 30 AM for the annual outing. By day’s end, some 350 youngsters enjoyed games, meals, and were returned home around 6 PM under Captain Mary Swanson and Lieutenant Mary Lapp.
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Salvation Army
Citizen's Railway Park
Mary Swanson
Mary Lapp
Army
George Farrent
Weinbert
Charles McDaniels
William Young
John Smith
O. Richards
Muscatine City Actions 1904 Budget and Improvements
The Muscatine city council fixed the 1904 tax levy and approved intersection brick paving and street alley improvements. It voted to add two officers to Chief Rice’s police force and to donate 50 dollars for the Labor Day celebration with officials invited to parade. It refunded overpaid murict tax to three Iowa Avenue saloon keepers who closed August 6 and instructed the engineer to identify streets needing new signs. It accepted monthly reports ending August 14.
City Council Donates to Labor Day Celebration
The Muscatine city council voted to donate 50 to help cover Labor Day events on September 7. The action follows a petition from G. J. Peck, Trades and Labor assembly fund chair, and the council accepted an invitation to take a prominent parade spot.
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Muscatine
G. J. Peck
The
Trades and Labor Assembly
Hello Bill Returns Starred by Harry Blakemore at Grand
Amusements note that Harry Blakemore, famed for the William Fuller role, will again perform as Bill in Hello Bill this season. The engagement, arranged by Goodhue and Kelloge, marks his return in the same character with plans to depart to a new comedy next fall. Hello Bill at the Grand plays next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blakemore
Messrs. Goodhue
Kelleg
Mr. Blakemore
William Fuller
Bill
Blakemore
Kelloge
City officials report brisk business and fines total
City council meeting reveals police fines of 220.50, 594 loads weighed at ten cents, and several district expenditures totaling 2109.37. Marshal Rice reports 788.80 added to treasury, 82 arrests, and 21 burials recorded by City Sexton Neidiz. Numerous bills allowed with payments to various firms and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Carl
Marshal
Marshal Rice
M. O. Neidiz
B. H. Eversmeyer & Co
Cook, Musser & Co
Wed Bond Hardware Co
Ee Srs Kgs Ceucaian
Wiles, Adams & Co
Switzer Electric Supply Co
Bose S'E
Lowa Telephone Co
PN Nee
Prin Uni
OIE Reno
Erie
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Musser Lumber Co
Hershey Lumber Co
City Lumber Yard
Niver Iron Works Co
Corry & Vernentin Co
Wes
JODR
Hommar. Ou
Ccc
Cescecss
Mississippi Valley Tel. Co
Mississippi Val. Tel. Co
Deutscher Anzeiger
Muscatine News-Tribune
Recorder's Office
E. E. Davidson
Cemetery Fund
General Fund
The
Michie Company
West Liberty Fair Draws Record Attendance and Accident
The West Liberty fair on August 21 reports a large crowd with 4001 single tickets sold, strong advance sales, and a busy dining hall run by the Ladies Aid. An accident near closing hurt Joshua Gaunt when his horse kicked him in the chest, but he recovered enough to go home, with hopes no serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
M. E. Church
Joshua Gaunt
Nice Hair For All Promised By Herpicide Cure
Cornelius Grew of Colfax Washington reports Newbro s Herpicide cured thick dandruff and stopped hair loss. The product is described as softening hair, adding gloss, a pleasant odor, and promoting growth while killing the dandruff germ. Sold by leading druggists and Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store Detroit Michigan sample offer via 1 dime stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Cornelius Grew
Colfax
Ldc
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp
Aged Iowa Rivalry Leads to Shooting Arrest
Des Moines police arrest 65 year old N. W. Hussey after a quarrel over Eva Shook ends with Hussey firing at 70 year old Jacob Weiss. Weiss is reported wounded as authorities investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident in Des Moines, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
N. W
Lewis Connett
Boone
Ohio and Indiana Home Visitors Excursions This Fall
Iowa Central announces annual Home Visitors Excursions to Ohio and Indiana on September 1 8 15 and October 6. Tickets go on sale these dates with return limit thirty days from sale. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Iowa Central Ry Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Ohio
Indiana
A. B. Cutts
Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis
Minn
Thirty-Six Percent Fail Sioux County Teacher Exam
Out of 176 applicants who took a recent teachers examination in Sioux County, twenty-eight failed to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Signs Are In Sight For Muscatine Streets
Muscatine could gain 5000 blue and white street signs if a city council committee approves a sign plan. Alderman John Bartemeyer cited a Chicago manufacturer offering 5000 signs at 32 14 cents each with a sample sign shown. The city engineer will identify streets needing corner signs and report immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
City of Muscatine
John Bartemeyer
Chicago
Shulte Appointed Postmaster at Wick in Warren County
Joseph C. Shulte has been appointed postmaster at Wick replacing L. J. Bell who has resigned. The change affects local mail service in Warren County and reflects a routine government appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Shulte
Wick
Warren County
L. J. Bell
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Ford Anderson Ac
Iapolis
Peosta
Winn’s Grocery
SiPsrr
U. B. Church
Ing
Missioner’s
City
Council
John B. Hudson
Police
J. A. Neidig
East Second Street
Barnard’s Model Laundry
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Ohio and
Base Ball Park
Rock Island
Rome
Tricity
H. E. Meyer
Burlington
Tmes
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug
Reinhart Drug Co
Keota
W. 3d St
John Hughes
Victor la
J. M. Allen
Washington
N. Rosenberger
Jas. Fitzgerald
West Eighth Street
Iown Avenue
Brown & Brown
First National Bank
Green House
L. E. Pike
Missouri
Kansas
C. A. Peck & Co
Susie W. Battey
2Nd St
Grand Trunk
New York
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P
T. A
East Fifth Street
T. T. Metcalf
Eagle House
Burlington, la
Pugh Brothers
Adel, Ia
F. E. Meyers
Lucas Street
Morocco
H. M. Bartlett
Post Office
F. Giesenhaus
E. F. Bay
Second Street
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