Proceedings of Muscatine Board on Liquor Petition 1908
The Muscatine Board of Supervisors held an adjourned session on August 3 1908. They opened hearings on the general consent for sale of intoxicating liquors, appointed Sophia Dallas as official stenographer, reviewed warrants and fund transfers, elected G D Washburn as constable, and opened bids for jail steel work. The multi petition hearing was continued to August 6 and then resumed with exhibits and testimony, including signatures and objections, as the board canvassed the petition and sought legal opinions on signature validity and parole evidence. A second hearing session was set for August 17 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fishburn
R. T. Shannon
C. Noble
M. J. Shellabarger
J. Lang
Muscatine
Noble
Shellabarger
van Dorn Iron “Works
Cleveland
Court House
G. D. Washburn
Martin Gabler
van Dorn Iron Works
Dorr Dee Aie
Stewart Jail Works
Cin- Panly Jail Building Co
Ae Sa
Lang
Pauly Jail Building Co
St. Louis
B. Beach
Muscatine Township
Trecess
Jowit
Otto Seidlitz
A. H. Welch
Henry E. Hessler
Chas. Clark
Barney Schmidt
Henry Bahre
Muscatine Board Acts On Relief Claims and Taxes
On Aug 4 1908 the board reviewed relief and bridge claims. Thomas Agar hog killed by dogs awarded 75 percent of 8.00. Tax assessment cut on G H Bailey lot 11 North Muscatine from 400 to 200. Transfer of 504.00 from domestic animal fund to county fund authorized. Jail contractor Se fen July work totaling 1187.28 approved. warrant authorized. Board adjourned to Aug 6 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Agar
Muscatine Township
North Muscatine
G. H. Bailey
J. E. Mills
J H. Sefen
Muscatine Board Advances Hearing On Sale of Intoxicating Liquors
Minutes from August 4 1908 show members W W H Fishburn chairman R T Shannon A C Noble M J Shella bareer and Geo J Lang meeting to continue the consent petition for sale of intoxicating liquors in Muscatine. Petitioners are represented by counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. H. Fishburn
R. T. Shannon
A. C. Noble
M. J. Shellabareer
Geo. J. Lang
Muscatine
Yeas
Hearing on Malch petition resumes with sworn witnesses
Friday August 7 1908 the board convened with all members present. Witnesses Herman Mahraun W B Hart Harry Bloom Hugo Schiliff Geo Criner J J Brown Richard Von Dresky testified on alleged date omissions and irregular affidavits. Objectors attorneys renew objections while petitioners rest. Closing arguments submitted. Board recess to Saturday morning August 8 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Mahraun
W. B. Hart
Harry Bloom
Hugo Schiliff
Geo. Criner
J. J. Brown
Richard von Dresky
City Board Delays Canvass After Voters List Review
Board meets August 18 1908 with all members present to detail the canvass of petitioned voters. They compare petition consent names with Muscatine poll books from March 2 1998 and adjourn for further work to August 10 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Muscatine
Board Finishes Mulct Petition Canvass August 10 1908
The board resumes the canvass of the Mulct petition and compares it with poll books from the March 2 1968 election. The work takes the entire day and a recess is set for Tuesday August 11 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulct
Petitioners Introduce Amended Affidavits in Evidence
In a session dated Tuesday August 11 1908 members present counsel for petitioners introduced amended affidavits to statements of general fact as part of the exhibit sequence. The record notes Exhibit 9 and formal evidence presentation proceeding in court.
Board Meeting on August 17 1908 over Mulct petitions in Muscatine
Board adjourned from August 11 1908 to review petitions withdrawing and reinstating signatures on the original petition. Opinions of county attorney and lawyer Lane were read, confirming no affidavits can fix defects. Findings: Muscatine is a chartered city with over 5000 residents in 1908. election held March 2 1908. city divided into four wards with vote tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. S. Penper
J. R. Lane
Norole
Muscatine
Muscatine County approves liquor sale in city of Muscatine
The Muscatine County board finds the statement of general consent sufficient to permit intoxicating liquor sales in the City of Muscatine. It cites 1905 voters signing the consent, a March 2 1908 election tally of 3669 votes, and ward breakdowns. motion passes with all five supervisors voting yes. The record orders the resolution entered.
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Muscatine
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Iowa
Towa
Eas
R. T. Shannon
A. C. Noble
COUNTY FUND AND FARM CLAIMS LISTED WITH SMALL PAYMENTS
A detailed Tuesday listing shows payments from Citizens R R and Light Co to F M Witter and others for office help and mileage, plus various per diems and expenses. The county farm section records balances for oil, groceries, clothing, dry goods, hardware, and services from multiple suppliers and individuals.
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R. R. & Light Co
C. Er Bee
F. M. Witter
Lane & Waterman
A. S. Lawrence
Geo. J. Lang
R. T. Shannon
M. J. Shellabarger
Sesiw Wee Cceas
W. N. Fishburn
John Everett
Morgridge & Norton
van Gent & Hahn
Avenue Cash Grocery
Wilson's Shoe Store
J. BP. Leysen
Buiz’s Fair
Hinkel & Flannery
McColm Dry Goods Co
Iowa Telephone Co
Reinemund
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
Star Clothing Co
Ss. Anson Clothing Co
Tan Seiler Bros
G. Kruger
J. A. Bartemeier
Thompson Bros
McBride & Cope
Ll. B
Harmony Inspires AME Membership at Quarterly Conference
After months of factional dispute the African Methodist Episcopal church held a quarterly conference last night. Mrs. Jefferson Thompson was exonerated from charges and reinstated. the conflict originated from an alleged clash with a former pastor and led to two factions. A resolution restoring her passed unanimously, uniting the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Jefferson Thompson
Thompson
L. J. Phillips
Phillips
How To Avoid Appendicitis And Laxative Remedy
Public notice-style product promotion claims that constipation leads to appendicitis and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a cure. It asserts the laxative stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, is mild and pleasant, and warns against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Printer severely cut after stumbling onto freight train
J E Roudebush a Milwaukee printer attempted to board a Milwaukee freight at Washington and was hurled against a tie, suffering a three inch head gash. He was dressed by the company physician and moved to Muscatine for further care. The accident happened as the train sped westbound and he tripped near the wheel.
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Milwaukee
Washington
J. E. Roudebush
Muscatine
Roudebush
Positive Cure for Dan Druff Zemo Dandruff Remedy
ZEMO stops itching instantly and cures dandruff and itching scalp. It destroys the dandruff germ and prevents hair loss. Hair gains a rich glossy color with a clean healthy scalp. For sale everywhere. Sample requests to E. W. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis. Sold by A. W. Morgan 107 W 2nd St.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
2Nd St
Mineral Bath City Reachable by Grand Trunk Route
Mt. Clemens is described as the Mineral Bath City and is accessible without changing cars via the Grand Trunk Railway System. A descriptive pamphlet and time tables are available free by writing Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., 135 Adams St., Chicago.
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Mt. Clemens
Bath City
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
Railway Time Table and Train Routes Listed
The notice lists trains for Davenport and Chicago with numbers for passenger, freight, mail and express services. It shows going southwest and going east schedules with daily operation except Sunday and an agent signature W. S. Lunderdonk. It includes arrivals and departures from routes to Kansas City, Dallas and Washington with specific times.
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Davenport
Chicago
Lam Breight
Ulnuderdonk
Wilton Trains on Main Line and Wilton Branch Schedule
Train schedule for Wilton shows main line services from early morning to night with numbers 504 through 508 and others, including daily and weekend variations. Wilton branch offers daily trains with several stops, plus no stop services and special Saturday patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Muscatipe
Muccacine
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Timetable Fragment
Partial timetable data for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway shows trains in effect April 9 with several passenger and freight services listed by numbers and times. The readable items include No 12 passenger at 2:30 am and No 2 freight with passengers, along with No 3, No 5, and No 9 freight and passenger services with various evening times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & Sk. Paul Railway
Muscatine North and Southbound Rail Schedule
Railway timetable shows northbound Nos. 5 and 1 from Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Junction with arrivals early morning at Muscatine. Southbound Nos. 4 2 and 6 run daily with connections to Burlington and Iowa Central at Wapello Elrick Junction and Burling ton. Train No. 5 operates Saturdays with extra connections and No. 6 runs Monday only.
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Muscatine North and Sour Railroad
Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elvick Junction
Ceeseseeeees Torm
Eeesee
Pruitland
Elrick Junction
North Bound
Round Mouse
Pirick Junction
Burlington
Lowa
White Collar Line schedule for Davenport and Burlington trips
White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair depart Davenport weekdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m., return by 7 p.m. A boat to Burlington leaves each weekday at 8:30 p.m., arriving 9:15 a.m. next day. W. G. Block Co., agents.
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White Collar Line
Columbia
Helen Blair
Davenport
Burlington
W. G. Block
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J. C. Hazlett
West Liberty Index
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Faton & Tarr
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Board OF Health Claims
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Attorney AT Law
East Ad Su
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Gour New German-American Bank
Prank L. Blihlmeier
Telephone
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Iowa Ave
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B. Cook
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