Town Board Minutes Reflect Tax Abatement and Claims
The Board of Supervisors met in session with five members present. Minutes from November were approved. Auditors’ warrants were reviewed, with some cancelled after comparison. A Council referral on West House property was noted. An abatement on Miles Doran’s personal property for 1910 was approved. Sundry claims were examined and allowed including domestic animal payments to Kaufman Brow, Raub, Morgan, and Maurer. Taxes were corrected and abated on specified parcels in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lols
J. W. Plater
M. J. Shallabarger
H. B. Phillips
Charley Elbecke
W. V. Want
Suma
West House
Nicholy
Miles Doran
Kaufman Brow
C. A. Raub
Morgan
H.R. Maurer
C. G. Dykes
Dee
Fed
Gasslan
South
J. d. Ryan
Loid
Lawrence
Abatement and road costs mark Muscatine gains
Tax abatements granted for Lat 4 Block 1 Fork Pinca Addition and Lots 4 and 6 Block 12 Nichols. Soldiers exemptions allowed for Geo N Hatton, W 42 84 Took 8, Sub Div O, Ju 10. Board approves transfers to County Fund and lists county road improvements and farm planning, with notices of meetings and bids. Dec 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralle- Jaus
Muscatine
Samu Belhe
N. Hatton
A. Heasar
Nichols
Terrace Heights
Annie
Carria Oaster
Tarblic
Ay Domextie Animal Fund
Cangly Poll Fund
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Offers Darkening Help
The Wyath Chemical Company spotlights Sage and Sulphur as a natural method to darken hair and prevent grayness. A 50 cent bottle of Wyath's Sage and Sulphur, sold by druggists with a guarantee, promises noticeable results after a few days of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyath Chemical Company
New York
Wyath
AMD
Agaml
A. W. Morgan
South End Barrels for Des Moines Hospital Shipment
South End residents plan an annual barrel of canned fruit and jam sent to the Des Moines M hospital. Church leaders in Musserville coordinate the effort with shipments likely this coming Tuesday. The practice, long supported by local citizens, aims to aid the capital city hospital amid a bountiful fruit harvest and rising need. Local updates note several residents and visitors in town, with typhoid concerns among a few here.
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Musserville M
Des Moines
South Muscatine
Musserville Church
Mit
South End
B. Hosnttel
Woon. Howell
Bayfield
Fruitland
da April
Grandview
Nichols Oy
Anna Lesh
Hershey Avenue
Atus
Handleman
Disemarek Streat
Three hundred thirty cars pass Muscatine in ninety minutes
A Muscatine report notes 333 loaded vox cars passed through the city in ninety minutes yesterday afternoon. The trains moved through between 2 and 4:49 PM in both directions, averaging three and five thirds cars per minute. If the eight trains were placed behind each other they would form a caravan over a mile long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vox
Muscatine
Annual Election Held By Col Hare Circle
The Colonel Hare circle Ladies of the R holds an annual election of officers. Sadie Craddock was named as delegate to the state encampment at Des Moines with Nellie Shenk as alternate. Elected: President Ails Marla Worst, Senior Vice Victoria Oriti, Junior Vice Lelia McGowan, Chaplain Mrs. McGaughey, Treasurer Lillie Fish, Conductress Addie York, Guard Mrs. Nellie Shenk. Remaining officers to be appointed next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
Sadie Craddock
Irs
McGaughey
Lillie Fish
Ails
Addie York
Nellie Shenk
Officers Elected by F A A Members
The officers for the ensuing year were elected last evening as a regular meeting concluded with the annual selection. The event highlighted leadership changes within the organization as members approved a new slate for the coming year.
Cascarets Night Cure for Digestive Distress
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for headache biliousness indigestion sour stomach and foul gases. It promises cleansing of stomach and bowels overnight with no griping, claiming 10 cent boxes from drug stores will clear constipation and improve digestion by morning.
Religion and Medicine A Close Intimate Relation
An analysis argues religion and medicine are closely linked, with faith influencing healing outcomes. A devout mindset, belief in a providential order, and confidence in remedies can enhance recovery, while skepticism can hinder even strong medicines. The piece endorses Peruna as a primary remedy and promotes Katarno as the older version, with advertising for related literature and the Peruna Company in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ales
Riz
Mary
Jan
Permena Company
Colum
Ohio
Katano Company
Columbus
Ady
Fraternal Aid Association Elects Officers
After the election the regular business session followed with light refreshments. Elected officers include President F W Lewin, Vice President J J Krell, Secretary George Beholten, Treasurer C W Millar, Chaplain F W Wills, Guide Miss Lucia Herwig, Observer Mary A Scholten, Sentinel Lucinda Shaner, Trustee John Herwig, Pianist Clara Krell. A health note warns of dangerous lung disease and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reguar Busiess
F. W. Lewin
J. J. Krell
George Beholten
C. W. Millar
F. W. Wills
Lucia Herwig
Mary A. Scholten
Lucinda Shaner
John Herwig
Clara ©. Krell
Coal Pockets Speed Up Handling at Automatic Coal Yard
Over 100 tons of coal are moved into new pockets at the Automatic Coal Handling Co. on the levee. The system, using regulated cars, increases loading speed. cars are dumped into the oval chute and emptied into bins, with completion of the east end works and crane operations expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tio Automatic Coal Handling Co
Cox Cars
Dimip Close
Chanston Cranston a Dee Weather Halts Nesting Meeting
Inclement weather forced Nesting to cancel the Sunday gathering at Chanston Cranston A quarterly business meeting was held with plans to secure Rev Mr Earry of Letts and Rev Mr Mote Gorkle of Muscatine to serve St Job's until March 1918. Local families hosted relatives and reported births illnesses and weekend chores amid community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fry
Fred Sehmity
Nichols
Lerter Hafnér
December Sin
Ara
Frank Abukins
Tno
Warren ‘Meeker
Cury Verink
Oscar Townsley
The
Christian Church
Jas
Hayes
M. Z. Shellabarger
Usar Atalissa
George Lawe
Henry Wagoner
M. F. Runyson
F. Bunyan
Barnhart
Local notes from Lone Tree and nearby towns
Mrs Ella Hague moves to Roe Island and expects to settle there. Mrs Hessbag returns from a visit with her daughter in Waverly. Fred Kirchner leaves for Hayfield Minnesota to tend his farm. Miss Charlotte Potter visits her brother Dr Will Potter. Methodist Aid holds annual sale and market. Miss Mary and Myrtle Hinkley return to North English after a week. Mrs Tom Arthur of Washington visits friends. Funeral services for Mrs P L Smith held at Reformed church with many flowers. Mrs Mildred Griffith visits DeLang home. Mrs George Stevens of Iowa City visits Kelso home. Joe Guthrie and family move to West Liberty to their new farm. Marriage announced for Lolo Mary of Oklahoma City. Kale now La Porte City station agent. Wade returns to judge position.
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Lone Trea
Ella Hague
Roe Island
Hessbag
Waverly
Fred Kirchner
Hayheld
Minnesota
Charlotte Potter
Will Potter
Methonist Aid Society
aMry
Myrtle Hinkley
Tom Arthur
Washington
P. L. Smith
Reformed Church
Mildred Griffith
DeLang
George Stevens
Iowa City
Kelso
Joe Guthrie
West Liberty
Aliss Lolo Mary
Oklahoma City
Kagy
Kale
la Porte City
Jowa Ity
Tudge Wade
Carroll Goes to Washington
Governor Carroll left Des Moines to attend the conference of governors with President Taft in Washington. The group from Richmond will join the national meeting today, and Carroll is also expected to handle political interests of Towalis during his stay in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Carroll
Washington
Taft
Richmond
Chie
Towalis
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Loyal Order of Moose
Prien Borie Pci
Fanaite
Trisday
Alg
Taylor
East Second St
FROCE
NGS
Board of Supervisor
C. F
Muscatine Produce Co
Secona Street
A. H. Welch & CO
Iowa Ave
Smalley Auto @ Marine Co
East Front
Ivation Clatme
John A. Own
Wilson
Merman Jobin
Herman Jonn A
John Webber
Herman Ieite
Iain A. Rawa
Wdward Mllcheteny
Herman Were
A. Fowl
Herrman Biter
Charles Winger Leanure Clark
Arthur Swatier
Ahh
Georgy Adams
Haat ‘Wanst
Bodie
Blankington
Monte Ora Montpelier
We Stivers
Cynthiz
Glenwaad
AECOO
Idan & Champers
Wleetian
Malta
News
Chas Tn
Mat & Sons
Muscatine City
Waterwater C
Jel
Ious
Mig
Max
Cox
Toes
Additor's
Abratike
County Farm
Ouaine, Aw
Wera
Pmanimeeey
Ge Fae
Kringt& Son
MMOL
John J. Havercamp
Ora Vee
He McCabe
Kiek
Leysen's
Signee Wood
Muscatine Lumber
Roe Fant
John Pan
Hotu
Barry
Joseph
Gowley
Kuselin
Revere Vet Terawis
Telenivene
Cady Pga Mane
Kleindes
Ile, JR
Fowtam
Imam Oop
Eet Board OF Health
Expense Mawnan
Adam Deak
Reper
Aly
Hort Wee
Thet Watkins
Teter Ermet
Diocess
John Wwiebenar
Kurtz & Co
Hanis
Dolin Gow
Chamberlain
James A. Lewis
Milaca
Paca
Bothg
Ria
Jonamberinia
Des Moines Hospital
Mussihville MB
Church LO
Capital City Institution
Peovahity
Col. Hare
Hartman
Augey
Dr. King
Havercamp
Chanston
Lone Tree
Alec
Ant
J. E. Cawnadat
Park Square
Radalim
Ato
Third National Bank
Sedalia
Arthy
Cradcock
Tas
Jiusentine
Carl Hagenbeck
Wallace Shas
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