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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
7
Local scene notes candy of all kinds at Candy Kitchen and mentions upcoming Tony Pony Outfit events. Various residents arrive or depart from Muscatine leaving updates on visits, shopping trips, and holidays as well as a film of social calls and excursions along the tri cities.
A local ordinance targets liquor sales abuses with penalties for Beveridge Keepers who sell liquor after warnings. The measure outlines enforcement steps and punishment for violations.
City documents record a new Muscatine ordinance penalizing minors and others for entering liquor sales places and for soliciting or receiving intoxicating drinks. The measure parallels state mulet law provisions and carries fines up to 100 dollars and up to 30 days in jail.
From Muscatine Iowa dated August 17 1908 the following report details collections made for city funds and presented to the Honorable Members of the City Council for review and action.
The Muscatine Launch club was presented with a beautiful mission hall clock by the jewelry firm I Nierel and Son. The clock now graces the southwest corner of the large ballroom, a valued addition visible to all. The club expresses sincere appreciation for the generous gift.
City recorder submits report for month ending August 15 1908 listing cemetery fund receipts from lot sales totaling 99.50 and general fund receipts including five license fees and dog tax collections, with names such as John Me and Mary Woods.
John F. Devitt was appointed as a trustee of the P. M. Musser Public Library by Mayor Barney Schmidt to fill the vacancy from I. B. Richman resignation. Devitt becomes an active board member immediately. No appointment has yet been made to fill W. D. Burk’s death vacancy, and none is expected for several days. The mayor postponed the announcement due to a busy council session.
Orono report notes George Crayton of Nichols holds the contract for Brockway school house work. Social items mention Mrs. Webster Newman of Columbus Junction visiting Henry Krider home. Other locals attend funerals and go to Muscatine and West Liberty fairs, with several couples named in attendance.
Striking Indian nomenclature such as Muskoka Kawartha Temagami and Wawa are praised as delightful spots for a summer outing on the American continent. Special low round trip fares via the Grand Trunk Railway System are offered with a double track Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. Descriptive literature and timetables available by mail from Geo. W. W. Vaux at 286 Adams Street Chicago.
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