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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1907

Page

8

City Officials Report and Financials For 1907

The council discusses annual financial certificates totaling 74 058.65 for water and 7 221.86 for special funds, with other charges listed. City Attorney Stapleton notes resistance to a street right of way purchase and waivers of soldier’s widow exemptions, plus limited progress on Hershey Lumber Co office purchase and Horton property pricing. The finance committee items include multiple local vendors and Muscatine county disbursements.

Ald. Sander Ald. Richards Stapleton Riggs New Hampshire Street E. Mahin Hershey Lbr. Co Horton City F. G. Gottbrecht J. P. Maurath W. Rice A. Lowry G. Wiggers W. Otto Geo. Hartman Champion Hose Co Ald. Eppel City Recorder Ald Len Ald. Leu Muscatine City of Muscatine F. C. Hinkel J. Richards Jos. Leysen Thos. Powers John Neibert Jr M. A. Barnard O’brien Volger Hershey Avenue Ald. Holmes Diercks Moxley Schaefer Peasley Chris. Stamm Mill Street Ald. Kneese Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific By. Co Monroe Street Heinz Pickling Works Luedke Kneese Shrke Eppel Holmes Underdonk Rock Island Railway Oregon Street 11Th Orange Streets Musser Lumber Co Ald. Sanders Iowa Telephone Co Wallace and Sampson Sander Cynthia Earl Manlove Ald. Diercks van Zyl Ash Street Second Street van. Zyl Blessing Owen Vance Grifith Orange Street Third Poplar Street Fifth Markmann Eleventh Street Mulberry Street T. D. Smith Isett Avenue Ashton Flour & Feed Co Comrad Troeniel G. Osu ORONO Thompson Bros. Co Mira Hershey Lumber Co John Neibert Champion Hose, Hook & Ladder Co Ald Holmes Phil. Murphy Iowa Avenue Richards Leu Ald Diercks Ald. van Zyl

Muscatine City Finance and Firemen Honorary Certificates

City Finance Committee reviews assorted funds including Cemetery Fire Sewer and Bridge funds and authorizes warrants. Honorary firemen certificates awarded to multiple 19th century Muscatine firefighters. council directs mayor and recorder to issue certificates and warrants.

Ald. Eppel Ald Sander City Recorder Eppel Muscatine Ifa City of

City Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Dec 17 1907

City Finance Committee met in regular monthly session at 8 p m. Alderman Eppel chaired with Aldermen Holmes Sander and Richards present. All bills examined found correct and recommended for payment from funds and appropriations.

Cleveland Vapor Lt. Co Huttig Mfg. Co City Recorder Ald. Holmes Frank J. Eppel City Finance Committee City Recorder's Office Alderman Eppel Holmes Sander Richards

Flestric Bitters Promoted At Drag Store

Lifelong digestion liver and kidney issues said to be relieved by Flestric Bitters. The advertisement promises freedom from dyspepsia with a guaranteed remedy priced at 50 cents and marketed by Havercamp's Prescription Drag Store.

Havercamp

Muscatine Manager Kautz Declines Game For Amateur Stand

Muscatine manager Kautz spoke in Paterson New Jersey against playing the Crescents over professional status. He said the team would forfeit $35 and risk amateur suspension, choosing integrity over one game. Patrons applauded his stance and fair conduct impressed the crowd.

Kautz Muscatine Paterson N. J Crescents Herald Downey New York

Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Health After Tests

James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut says after trying various kidney remedies and diabetes treatment he improved after Foley's Kidney Cure and was cured after five bottles enabling him to pass a life insurance examination. A. W. Morgan of 107 West Second Street endorses the product for back ache and kidney and bladder issues.

James Donahue New Britain, Conn Foley A. W. Morgan W. Second Street

Pleasant Prairie Christmas Activities Reported

Christmas program at Pleasant Prairie church drew a full house Monday evening. J R Bancks family shared Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs August Drumm. Hazel Dell school pupils entertained parents and friends with recitations and songs before a three day vacation.

Blue Grass Iia Pleasant Prairie Church J. R. Bancks August Drumm Hazel Dell School Ivah Thoene J. C. Watts William Lake Muscatine Henry Hocke Millie Boiler Adam Dipple Henry Dipp Antone Jam Bohnsach Gnellie Fyjosie Nert Howard Nettleton Watts

Notice of Drainage District Eight hearing in Muscatine Iowa

Notice from Muscatine County Iowa declaring a proposed drainage ditch and the creation of Drainage District Eight. Details include proposed ditch route, boundaries in sections 4 5 8 township 77 3 west, hearing set for February 4 1908 at 1 30 PM, claims for damages due five days before, issued December 10 1907 by County Auditor A S Lawrence.

Board of Supervisors Muscatine County Iowa State of Ruth Robshaw E. B. Passmore van Buren Mills G. W. Black Geo, Foster John C. Stotler Chas. Chesebro Eliza C. Chesebro C. C. Adams C. W. Benshoof Adolph Gatzke First Trust and Savings Bank Peoples’ State Bank J. E. Stevenson Olivia M. Kessinger Jessie McCampbell Gertrude van Anda Hattie Kessinger Arthur E. Kessinger Helen Kessinger F. L. Stockfleet T. J. Fitzsimmons Guardian Chas. E. Chesebro S. E S. Wm S. W County Auditor Muscatine A. S. Lawrence

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