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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1914

Page

8

Muscatine Board of Supervisors December 1914 Proceedings

The Muscatine Iowa board meets December 7 1914 with all members present. they approve November minutes set damages for a spring wagon on a bridge 7 dollars and settle all damages. they assign drainage investigation near A N Rabe’s and audit warrants, approve domestic animal and other claims, authorize clerk extra pay, review official reports and adjust exemptions and taxes to correct errors. they authorize transfers to the county fund and approve bonds for township clerks and a justice of the peace. they discuss roofing the pest house and reconsider a prior disallowed rubber boot bill. numerous bills from various departments and individuals are approved for payment from multiple funds.

Muscatine M. Board of Supervisors of Supy Deut Phillips Isbrecke Buser Flater Gion Fred Mich A. N Rabe's Wapstmonoc Ict Bohnsack Wm. C Henry Icarter W. Ha iShield Lloyd W. S. Meeee Ipla W. S. Meee John Koehler Corl RL Davidson Conesville Sarah A. Craddock Fruitland Chas. Smith, Sr Moscow Feliz Shatnit Pt. N 10Th St Joseph Gibbs Luke Jos. O'Toole John A. Rowin Daut Ehrecke Oy Chos. Winn Philips iShrecke Guser Plater

Court Expense and Coroner Claims Listing

A historical court expense record lists numerous names and line items. It enumerates coroner and bridge claims with pay roll days, including workers like Rowan, Forster, Elfers, and Tee, detailing repairs, cement and gravel work, and labor costs across various projects.

County Road Cabeh Fund Eroad Claims

County records show labor payrolls and road work payments including Day Labor listings for Henry Lehms Fred Lehms John Sieh Walter Johnson and many others. The documents include drainage project notes, culvert assessments, bridge and road fund expenditures, and a partial payment recommendation of 2500 for paving on River to River road with county engineer James J. Ryan noting completed concrete pavement duties.

Kaur Lbr Vavewewee Kove Lber Eeseeeeer Koeller Cy Gravel Lennabach Ceca Loeh Wy BE Lbr Meliway John Nelson A. T Vescsceeueny Smith, Senory Stucker Bros Willing Winn Chas. Cement Lehms Henry Pahl Louis Tabor McClure Ray Rell Cien, Seiler Brown Sullivan Ugan Rit Puhr James J.D. Wit AOL AO Drumm Atullsau Gbr Bermel Jfrank A. Rohnstick Tabor Cresence Driegel Seas Pete Sich Frank James Tom Agar Fred Sieh Theo, Schreater Te Um Agar Briexel Lubod Pee John Sieh Jank James Bohnsack Holtz Jenry Krbor Rad. Cole Aw Chis S. Wy Etunter Tlexander Br. Ca Jaetthot Jidwr Co Rowirs Hills, We 1 & Co Harris W. Upairs Johnson & Johnson Rung Hou Sea John Sleh Ay Holl John Sich Ty Froll Huery Umphries Wwe Agi Theo, Schrender EHOAD Henry Lehms Chris Iahl Harley Wouns Fred Lehms B. James A. Coltuman Jesse Holt Jay A. Briegel Umphries Senate Geo Walter Johnson Kirt Leach Reid Tunbor Fats Wunder Cole Bay Ludbor Chun Pry Led, Lewis Tey Holl Jay Libor Gen Daviny Chas Roy John Wunder Bor Vee Cael Osborne Walter Tahnasen Gus Schrauder Awe Apunege Levtly Cale Carl Sponke Henry Negus Henry Johnston Raymond Miller James J. Ryan Muscatine Supervisors Iowa Br L. Godanour Sas Supv Buser Supy. Ehrecke Coyner, Farry M. Ry. Freighe Hwadr, Co Hdwr Uegel, JC Frank Carsten L Ropal Fullerton H. H Gerhard Ge Pilling Dee W. C Bee Town Jakeman Ising Jasperson Chas. H Pilling A Kautz Lor. Co Ceman Ras Keveller, Co Lenninbach, M Lindle, F Wee Mellvoy Nangle Barney Sabbath C. W Swesenee Sieh Red O Smith Timm van Camp Sarl Lad Winn Zeldier Tye Co Deag Gina Angerer Peter Burris L. Wi Coyner Larry Bene Croser Duge Furlong Hackett Drueeiing Marned W. T F Gxing Hawker Flanley John J T Henderson I Herlein Hildebrand Bros Housemain David Jehle Gea Lindle Ig Lang H. Newton Mupex Meinty Minder J. H Norton Apie Aera Raub Bros Pee Willams J. F

Orpheum bill closes with five acts and new features

Tonight ends the Orpheum run with Le Roy and Cahill and five great acts, a second bill tomorrow adds Donita the live wire comedienne and La Marr Sisters among others plus Baby Bernice the golden voiced child. A bridges project update and county matters follow with contract approvals and adjournment to December 20 as officials report to the county attorney.

Orpheum le Roy Cahill Bon Ton Genevieve Victoria Walt Molnsen Muscatine Reynolds Carp Sennett Donita Live Wire Comediene George Dixon la Marr Des Mois Floyd Baby Bernice

American Express Co. school books sale notice

Fragmentary OCR item mentions common claims and school books priced at 9.95 dollars. References to American Express Co. and vendors such as Aprestan and Belmfomt appear. No clear event or full details available beyond a discounted book sale context.

American Hook Amerienan Express Co. Express Aprestan, PD. & Co Belmfomt John Cefund

Lorimer's Trial Set for February 1915 in Bank Case

William Lorimer and La Salle Street Trust officers faced charges of conspiracy to defraud the bank. The criminal court set February 1, 1915, for the trial. others signaled they would seek separate trials. The bank's failure followed excessive loans tied to officers, impacting banks in Chicago and Southern Illinois.

Associated Press Chicago William Lorimer la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank United States Senate LaSalle Street Bank C. B. Afunday Bank LaSalle Street Illinois

First Muscatine county case under new enticement law charged

Carl Berg is accused of enticing his son Clement, about 15, to his Muscatine slough home, with a shotgun tobacco and money, law amended to treat such acts as a serious offense with up to ten years in the penitentiary. The former wife, custodian of the boy, filed the information. Berg’s hearing set for tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Muscatine Carl Berg Elferson Berg Muscatine Slough Clement 34Th General Assembly

Objections Filed Day Of No 13 Drainage District

Objections to the assessments in the No 13 drainage district were filed at the county auditor’s office during the day and may continue until noon tomorrow. Muscatine county residents include Karl Burg George Ewing A P Swanson H F Gravink Hattie Vanatta Frank Schoulty and Thomas Middleton. Louisa county residents include O H Millspeugh W B Crow Mary McIntyre F C Walton Lem Dickerson C H Pantellu Lieberknecht and M Grimm.

No. 13 Muscatine County Karl Burg George Ewing A. P. Swanson H. F. Gravink Hattie Vanatta Frank Schoulty Thomas Middleton Louisa County O. H. Millspeugh W. 8. Crow Mary McIntyre F. C. Walton Lem Dickerson C. H. Pantellu Lieberknecht M. Grimm

Scribes to Attend Central Association Meeting at Waterloo

Central Association sporting scribes will be guests of the league president at the annual meeting in Waterloo on January 15. Expenses for the writers will be paid, with representatives from all cities expected to attend, following last year’s successful Burlington gathering that boosted cooperation among writers and fans.

Central Association Waterloo Justice Burlington

Partners of Santa Claus Fund seeks Muscatine helpers

In Muscatine residents are urged to support the Partners of Santa Claus Fund to provide Christmas gifts for children and families in need. The Journal asks readers to volunteer as godfathers or godmothers, pick names, assess needs, and deliver gifts or let the paper purchase and distribute items. Call 1025 or write care of the Journal.

Muscatine Santa Claus Partners of Santa Claus Fund

Muscatine Bride Weds Milwaukee Man In Society Wedding

Miss Violet Fesler daughter of C A Fesler Muscatine Indiana wed Lee Boorse son of Mr and Mrs I Boorse Milwaukee at the groom's home 50 Summit avenue Milwaukee The Rev Arthur Lord St James Episcopal church officiated Attendants were Miss Jessica Boorse and Hampton Thomas The couple will reside at 2031 Grand avenue after January 1 Also noted a pre nuptial shower for Miss Vivian Kintzle hosted by Miss Josephine Eshleman with a gift of silver cutlery The Kintzle Northwick marriage is announced for Davenport Town in the near future.

Muscatine Milwaukee Violet Fesler C. A. Fesler Lee Boorse I. Boorse Wis Summit Avenue Arthur Lord St. James Episcopal Church Jessica Boorse Hampton Thomas Mar Clair Tres Moutarde Club Orsephine Eshleman Vivian Kintzle Oak Street Miss Kintzle Oliver Northwick Davenport Margaret Will Edward Will Fruitland Township G. W. Hitchcock A. H. Barker Park Avenue M

Hog butcher maims self with axe and knife accident

Frank Fletcher living five miles from Muscatine sustained a painful injury to his right leg while slaughtering hogs this morning. He held an axe and knife together as he stuck a hog. the knife slipped and embedded in his limb. First aid aided before Dr. E. B. Fulhram arrived to treat the wounds. Other events note Miss Margaret Will and G. W. Hitchcock wedding at Fruitland township, Mrs. Henry Heusner hosting a Kensington party, a Schmidt Music Hall piano recital featuring Elizabeth Beveridge, Carl Koepke’s first public appearance, the engagement of Byrdie Edelman and Orrie A. Glatstein, a Young Women’s Foreign Missionary society luncheon at First Methodist Episcopal Church, and a postponed Iowa Avenue Kensington club meeting.

Frank Fletcher E. B. Fulhram Schmidt Music Hall George Chase Elizabeth Beveridge Music Hall

Mrs Ellis Dislocates Shoulder In Icy City Sidewalk

Mrs John Ellis of East Third street fell in front of the First National Bank building last evening and dislocated her left shoulder while her feet slipped on the icy sidewalk. Dr EB King attended and reduced the injury after she had spent the afternoon at the First Presbyterian church.

John Ellis East Third Street First National Bank First Presbyterian Church EB. H. King

Corset Parlor Seeks Ladies for Taylor Made Fitting

Muscatine corset parlor advertises personal measurements for Taylor made corsets fitted on site. Also offers accordion pleating and covered buttons plus crafts items. Mrs C H Rider 122 W 2nd St. Lost child's gold necklace with gold cross reported. phone $51 W.

Muscatine C. H. Rider W. 2Nd St

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