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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
9
The City Council continued proceedings approving sidewalk repairs on Kemper and Park avenues and Main street. Ald. Nietzel and Ald. Holmes led motions for multiple crossings and sewer work while authorizing bonds and the official marshal’s bond. An ordinance on multi law regulations passed its final reading after committee support and a recess.
Aldermen order petitions from Jesse W Haifleigh George Volger Robert J Welch C Brunke Thomas J Cullen Otto C Seidlitz Vanatta and Fuhlmann W R Hughes Richard Von Dresky Adam Von Dresky and Chas Whitmore referred or favorably recommended with unanimous votes. The council then reconvened with Mayor Schmidt presiding as a new resolution was presented.
The Muscatine city council adopts an ordinance prohibiting minors and certain adults from entering liquor establishments or obtaining drinks if barred by written notice. Violations carry fines from one to one hundred dollars and up to thirty days' imprisonment. Passed August 20 1908 with city officials noting committee discussion.
The council reconvenes as committee of the whole with Mayor Schmidt presiding. Aldermen Eppel Holmes Nietzel Hahn Grossklaus Leu Hess present. Ald Van Zyl absent. The Mayor outlines reading and review of petitions seeking permission to sell intoxicating liquor at retail under the mulci law.
City council resolves to allow William R. Hughes to sell intoxicating liquors on parts of lots 4 and 5 block 147 in Muscatine Iowa. The consent follows county auditor filings and board of supervisors approval of general consent statements from the last election. Passed August 20 1908. Barney Schmidt mayor Gustav Weis city recorder.
Ald. Holmes moved that the resolution be adopted as read with Ald. Eppel seconding. The vote showed seven ayes and no nays, with Ald. Van Zyl absent. The mayor declared the resolution adopted and presented the next resolution.
A general consent for intoxicating liquor sales in Muscatine was filed and approved by the Muscatine County Board. The council grants Vanatta & Fuhlmann permission to operate a saloon on the south sixty feet of the east forty feet of lot 1, block 12, in Muscatine Iowa.
Ald Eppel moved that the resolution be adopted as read with Ald Leu seconding. Ayes were Eppel Holmes Nietzel Hahn Grossklaus Leu Hess. Nays none. Absent Van Zyl. The mayor declared the resolution adopted as read.
The Muscatine city governing body approves a resolution authorizing Otto C Seidlitz to operate liquor premises on parts of lots one and two in block seventeen in Muscatine Iowa. The council notes review of signed statements by a majority of local voters and the poll list from the last election before adjourning. Aldermen Eppel Holmes Nietzel Hahn Grossklaus Leo Hess vote aye with no nays.
Justice Weis, City Recorder, records approval for Thomas J. Cullen to operate a saloon at the specified lot in Muscatine Iowa detailing the south seventy two and one half feet of the west twenty feet of lot five block eleven.
Alderman Hess moves that the resolution be adopted as read with Alderman Leu seconding. The vote shows ayes from Eppel Holmes Nietzel Hahn Grossklaus Leu and Hess, no nays, Van Zyl absent. The mayor declares the resolution adopted.
Iowa on the southerly fifty eight feet of lot six block twelve in Muscatine by C Brunke and written statement mentions liquors on premises and in buildings on the lot. The description covers the southerly fifty eight feet of the specified lot in the city of Muscatine Iowa.
Alderman Leu motioned the resolution be adopted as read. The vote tally listed Ayes from Eppel Holmes Nietzel Hahn Grossklaus Leu and Van Zyl as the mayor declared the proceeding continued.
A report notes that Towa has been deemed sufficient by lat authorities. Details remain sparse in the fragment.
Property description details the south sixty feet of the west one third of lot 1 block 12 in Muscatine Iowa, authorizing George Volger to run a saloon and sell intoxicating liquors under an official notice.
Alderman Grossklaus moves adoption of the resolution as read, seconded by Alderman Hahn. Vote shows Aves aldermen Eppel Holmes Hess in favor, none opposed, with Alderman absent.
Public record item noting conveyance by Robert J. Welch of the southerly seventy eight and one half feet of lot four block eleven in Muscatine Iowa. It references liquor licensing and a dated approval line stating 206th ae heures.
Alderman Hahn moved the resolution as Alderman Grossklaus. The vote tally showed an aye from Aldermen Eppel and Holmes among others.
A notice outlines parcel details in Muscatine Iowa for Jesse W Haifleigh to operate a saloon and sell intoxicating liquors. The description includes the north twenty three feet of the south sixty one feet of lot six block ten and the building thereon in the city. Attach saturn.
A deed assigns Adam Von Dresky authority to conduct matters in a building on the south eleven feet by west fifty feet of lot one in block thirteen Musca city.
Ald. Holmes moved that the resolution be approved as supported by Ald. Nietzel. The vote tally shows Ayes from Aldermen Eppel and Holmes among others.
Consent granted to Richard Von Dresky for liquors in a building on the south eleven feet of the west fifty feet of lot 1 block 13 in Muscatine Iowa. The action proceeds under lawful process described in local law and records.
Aldermen voted Ayes for the Fifth Street grade change ordinance referral to ordinance and street and alley committees for investigation. Ald. Eppel moved payment of John Redmond’s $366.99 sewer contract bill on Park Avenue. the council authorized a warrant. The session adjourned to August 28 1908. Gustav Weis, City Recorder.
Alderman Nietzel moved that the resolution approved by Alderman Holmes be reconsidered. Vote tally showed Aldermen Eppel Holmes among those voting, with streets and names contributing to a narrow outcome.
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Daily Wilton Muscative trains listed with times for Nos. 10 15 8 14 6 16 20. No. 17 westbound departs 7:18, with No. 5 4:18 am daily except Sunday. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway timetable shows No. 12 No. 8 and freight services with passenger movements and various departure times.
South bound trains No. 4 and No. 2 depart Muscatine at 5 30 pm and 11 00 am with stops at Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and Guam A r Elrick Junction. No. 6 departs Muscatine at 6 00 am and 6 10 pm with corresponding stops. No. 5 connects at Wapello on Saturdays and with Iowa Central at Elrick Junction. North bound trains No. 5 No. 1 run from Muscatine to Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction. No. 4 connects with Iowa Central at Elrick Junction. No. 1 and 3 run daily except Sunday. No. 5 runs Saturday only.
White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair depart Davenport every weekday at 7 a.m and Sundays at 7 30 a.m returning at 7 p.m Boat to Burlington leaves every weekday at 8 30 p.m arriving Burlington 9 15 the next morning W G Block Co agents
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