Salary Increases Approved for Grade School Staff
The Finance Committee's recommendation was accepted at the board of education meeting. Grade school teachers receive a $50 annual salary increase. new teachers start at $35 per month, with other scales adjusted by service and qualifications. Principals in Washington Franklin Jefferson Jackson Lincoln McKinley Garfield gain specified monthly rates. janitors and a secretary also see pay changes. The board plans to pay off $10,000 of school bonds next August and budget figures for the coming year are set for treasury funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Washington
Franklin
Jefferson
Tomeross
Jackson
Lincoln
Washington, Jackson, Jefferson, Garfield and
McKinley
Hamilton
Treasury
Board of Supervisors
Tenenere Tone
Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank
German Catholic social at St Marys school grounds
The lawn fete by the Young Ladies' Sodality drew several hundred to Muscatine last evening. The Starck Military Band performed a pleasing concert as lanterns and decorative lighting lit the grounds. Ice cream tables and booths were well patronized and proceeds will fund church redecoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
St. Mary's School
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Starck Military Band
Exgellert Young Man Passes Away in Hershey Hospital
Roy Ryan of 613 West Eighth street died at Hershey hospital after a eight day illness with typhoid fever. Born in Muscatine March 26 1880 he was educated locally and married just over a year ago. Survived by his wife father C H Ryan three sisters Ray Johnson Iva Ryan Minnie Ryan Arthur Ryan Clyde and Essie. Funeral planned for Sunday pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ryan
West Eighth Street
Hershey Hospital
Ryan
Muscatine
C. H. Ryan
Ray Johnson
Iva Ryan
Minnie Ryan
Wellington
Ohio
Arthur Ryan
Clyde andEssie
Muscatine Board of Education Holds Annual Meeting
The Muscatine board of education held its annual meeting yesterday. H D Horst was re elected secretary to serve the coming year. Treasurer A F Demorest presented the year’s reports showing Teachers Fund on hand 1736 17 with receipts from district tax tuition and apportionments and expenses for teachers and books. Secretary’s report lists school rooms teachers and pupil counts by gender and age with noted average monthly salaries.
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Board of Education
City of
Muscatine
H. D. Horst
Horst
Henry Heinz J
A. F. Demorest
Hutchinson
Treas- Moe
Gee A Aca Ee
AINSWORTH NOTES: VISITORS AT WICKHAM HOME
Ainsworth Iowa July 2 Mrs H H Wickham and four children of Chicago visit T Y Wickham Sr home. Eva and Ruth Easter return from Bloomfield. Lelia Rhodes and Vera Miller enjoy a Columbus Junction visit. Grace Cunningham from Crawfordsville visits locals. Mr and Mrs G M Welch of Omaha are visiting with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
H. H. Wickham
Chicago
Nora Martin
Alice McBride
Oelwein
Mary Tomlinson
Rock Island
T. J. Easter
R. L. Stephens
Goldbern Davis
Durant
Lillian Norton
Washington
W. T. Trotter
Frank Lewis
Norma
Columbus Junction
Ss. D. Ross
Hezzie Griffith
Gert and
Fay Chapel
Wisconsin
Louis de Harpportte
Los Angeles
Cal
John de Harpportte
Edna Moore
Tressa Stephens
Madge Pearson
Clayton Pearson
Sam Stephens
Wapello
W. H. Chihak
C. N. Easter
Riverside
Victor McClanahan
Viola, Ill
H. B. Hamilton
Sue Donaldson
Richard Donaldson
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises 35 Cents
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea in tea or tablet form for 35 cents, promising warmth and optimism for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Havercamp
Local couples wed as Robt. E. Rhea and Zellia Osborne tie knot
Robt. E. Rhea of this place and Miss Zellia Osborne of Emmetsburg Indiana were married at the bride’s parents home last Thursday. The couple will reside here where the groom works as a clerk at Sands Bros. store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. E. Rhea
Zellia Osborne
Emmetsburg
School Board adopts year long compulsory attendance
The Board of Education elected Charles Kern as city truancy officer and approved a law making attendance compulsory for ages seven to fourteen year round starting July 4. New teachers were secured with M. F. Kavanaugh to teach manual training and O. S. McFarland to teach history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Charles Kern
Chevalier
M. F. Kavanaugh
Menomonie
Wis
Prof. Jacobsen
O. S. McFarland
Delaware
Ohio
Walter I. Myers
Nervous Dyspepsia Treated With Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs George P Martin of New Haven Connecticut describes relief from nervous indigestion after two years of symptoms. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her through a few boxes and using them as a tonic thereafter. The pills are marketed for acid and over sensitive stomachs and sold nationwide with a free diet book upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Local Schools Planned Improvements and Repairs
The board directed minor improvements across several schools in line with its will. The high school and McKinley School require exterior repainting and were referred to the committee. President Fulham and Director Umlandt may approve changes at Jefferson School. The shed at Hamilton School is to be disposed of. Fuel bids were sent to the fuel committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Fulham
Umlandt
Jefferson School
Hamilton School
Council Hears Objections to Muscatine Paving Districts
Last evening a Muscatine city council special session heard lengthy remonstrances against paving plans in Broadway, Ash, Lucas, and Spring streets. Objections were presented by property owners and supporters, with votes postponed to a future committee of the whole meeting for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Broadway
Second
Third Streets
Henry Giessler
J. F. Devitt
J. S. Pepper
John Sterneman
Ash Street
M. W. Stapleton
Henry Hahn
Lucas Street
Green and
Logan
Spring Street
Henry Hessler
Charles Fuhman
Local Notes From Letts July Visit News
Miss Blennie Coder returned to Denver, Colorado after weeks at home in Letts. Homer Vincent came back home following a few weeks in the western states. Miss Nellie Shellabarger of Muscatine spent Sunday with Darling Sheares in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cook
Dessa Weaver
Bellevue Hospital
Adie McKown
Iowa City
Edna Baker
Gertrude Hofner
Vinnie Coder
Roy
Ralph McCleary
Muscatine
Delia Ross
Dr. Bowie
E. E. Hadley
Myrtle Mugak
Chicago
Topeka
Shaw
Eland
Mediapolis
Sr. Grimes
Wapello
Henry Lieberknecht
Wm. Hendrix
Walter Hendrix
O. Hamersly
University Hospital
Robt. Eliot
Lottie Mason
West Liberty
U. B
Special Excursion Fares by Grand Trunk Railway 1909
Grand Trunk Railway announces summer excursion fares from Chicago to multiple destinations including Montreal Quebec Temagami Portland Old Orchard Boston New York Atlantic City and Asbury Park with round trip prices shown and tickets valid thirty days Stopovers allowed St Lawrence River routes included at slight extra cost Literature available by mail from W S Cooks on A G P A 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
Quebec
Temagami
Portland
Old Orchard
Boston
New York
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
Canada
New England
Jersey
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
W. S. Cookson
Adams Street
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Tri-City Loan Co
Brady St. Davenport
Social
ST. Mary's
Exgellert
Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
G. M. Titus
Iowa
Board OF Directors
Secre
Tary
Es Ee
Hershey
Third
Sycamore
State Bank
Capital
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
L. C. Day
Robert L. Thompson
Savings Department
Tru
ANT
Pelled
Dione
Washburn
Crosby's
CCAD
SION
Ash
Green Street
Improvement Dist
East Fifth Street
August Korneman
Henry Fuller
Fourth Street
Mulberry
Spring
F. H. Little
Charles Stone
LETTS
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Hai
LM Thie
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