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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
2
Maquoketa Iowa hosts beat Muscatine 4 to 0 as Chappie Miller limits Kane's lineup to three hits. Mee Kee allows six hits but hosts capitalize on errors. Kane fumes over umpire calls and briefly pulled his team from the field before resuming play amid controversial decisions.
Alderman Leu won council approval to have Frank Walters explain why he refused to serve notices on cabin boat owners when directed by the council. Walters warned of resignation, but notices were eventually served by Chief Vannatta on boat owners and levee obstructions. Leu pledges to pursue a cleaner levee, with the meeting likely next week.
After a hard game in front of a large crowd, officials faced protests from Muscatine as the Muscatine delegation challenged decisions. Farmer Burns spoke to the assembly, praised the Muscatine players as clean and gentlemanly, and applauded their sportsmanship despite a disadvantage. Final score shows Maquoketa 8 to Muscatine 0 with batteries credited to McKee Dietz and Miller Merritt.
Zemo stops itching instantly and cures dandruff or itchy scalp. It destroys the dandruff germ and prevents falling hair, giving hair a rich glossy color and leaving the scalp clean. For sale everywhere. Write for sample E. W. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis. Also sold by A. W. Morgan 107 W. 2nd St.
City council grants ten licenses to operate saloons in Muscatine with license fees set at pre closure levels. Names include George Volger Adam Von Dresky Robert J Welch Jesse M Haifleigh Thomas C Cullen Otto C Seidlitz William R Hughes Vanatta Fuhlman Richard Von Dresky and Conrad Brunke. Crowd disappointed as petitions moved to committee of the whole. bonds of 3000 dollars and stock preparations noted.
Charles Whitmore petitioned the city council to lease 100 feet at the foot of Orange street to relocate his excursion and passenger steamer operation. The matter was referred to the committee of the whole and laid over for an investigation after discussion. He said the move would prevent abandoning his business and that he earlier was told to move from Town avenue.
Peaceful Henry Garlock, a Negro charged with selling beer under Iowa law, arrived in Muscatine from Davenport after being released on $200 bonds. He had earlier faced a hearing before U S Commissioner Bush and was bound over to the October grand jury. He appeared cheerful on his arrival.
The Muscatine city council quicky approved the Oak and Orange street sewer extension after J J Ryan certified completion. An ordinance to make serving minors in saloons a misdemeanor was introduced and referred to the next meeting. The session also covered temporary walks and street repairs, with several sidewalk and brick crossing orders issued.
An advertisement proclaims ZEMO a clean liquid for external use that draws germs and toxins to the surface and destroys them. It claims instant relief and permanent cure for every form of skin or scalp affliction.
The funeral for Mrs. C. B. Vail occurred Tuesday at 2 p m at the family residence with Rev. Butledee and Rev. Conant officiating. Pallbearers included Geo. Corwin George G Shepard Henry Rider James Beatty J. E. Hoopes and E. Hahn. Floral offerings were numerous.
Cedar Valley residents share visits with relatives and friends in Muscatine Nichols Davenport Rock Island Galesburg and Letts. Local students start classes with Miss Edna Stephens and Miss Ruby Rayon. many kin and visitors are mentioned in a single community update.
An advertisement claims skin germ causes are drawn to the surface and destroyed by ZEMO, a clean external liquid that will permanently cure every form of itching skin. Sold by E. W. Rose Medicine Co., St. Louis and A. W. Morgan, 107 W. street location.
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