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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1912

Page

9

Official Proceedings of the Muscatine City Council 1912

The Muscatine City Council held its regular session December 19 1912 with Mayor Koehler presiding. Aldermen Rainbow Oster Schroeder Watson Sullivan Zeidler Montgomery and Wilson attended. Schrogtar moved to approve minutes, certificates discussed for veterans, tax exemptions debated, and multiple reports presented by Mayor City Recorder Collector Engineer Police and Sexton among others. all motions carried to file or approve as read.

Toe Flis Honor Koehler Rainbow Oster Schroeder Watson Sullivan Zeidler Montgomery Wilson Schrogtar City Recorder Excelsior Hosa Company Henry Heusaner Jon, Melsenbach George Geltz Milan Hendershot Ernsst T. Allen Ald George Fallen Brannan City “Recorder Schilvan Muscatine City of C.H. Reesink M. Dushey A. Dirmit Pearl Burroughs FL Grant Edimora A. Morad Board of Wealth AL Botadoo Koenler Zeller Ali Michael Hunn J. F. Parks Parks BE. Meyers Votroo Pert General ‘Fund W. Hoffman John Grachner Weet Titus Loan & Inv Muscatine County Gurtan Frank Boke CG. A. Young City of Muscatine Frad W. Hoffman Oeler Jusentine John A. Rowan Zeidlar Sliven The Tallows Street M. Hays Severo Fund Wees Bridge Fund Lchroeder Axton Loxton John Robes Olly Sexton Weighmaster J. O'Majia City Weighmunter Eléler Finance Committee Igas Second Street B. Schroeder St. & Alter Com D. Rainbow Crow & Gray Batten Algey Council Second Aid William Ludthe Towa William Luneke Mulberry Avenue Altekruse Iowa Iwe

City Finance Committee Report Details September Bills

The finance committee convened in regular monthly session with Chairman Watson presiding. Members present were Alas, Ceter, Sullivan and Montgomery. absent named. The committee examined bills and recommended payments from various funds and appropriations, noting total month collections of 57.80 and city recorder Dow 17 1912 in the record.

Payroll and local payroll entries from Muscatine area firms

A fragmented listing shows payroll items and payments to various local entities in Muscatine and surrounding area. Names include W. Moffman detective, G A Chaugaim, Magentine Lighting Co, Henry Koenig, Kuettel & Esser Co, Reed Co, Fuller & Biller, and Magnus Laundry with amounts noted such as 60.00 and other sums, reflecting a historical payroll ledger entry.

Cive Board of Iowa Telephone Co W. Moffman Detective Pub G. A Chaugaim News-Tribune Anp'a Journal ,Pig. Co Muscatine Herald Magentine Lighting Co W. D. Goldsberry MaQuesten & Sawyer Econes Muscatine Fuel Co Werkre M. & C. App Henry Koenig

Muscatine City Reports and Finance Committee Actions

The council cites bond retirement, warrants issued, and street and alley work. Finance Chair Watson reports funds paid and canceled, while street committee notes land strip needs, alley compensation decisions, brick paving inspections, and a contractor dispute with Crow and Gray. City Attorney weighs William Ludtke claim rejection and street line dispute at Glesler Blanchard slaughterhouse.

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