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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
2
Burlington July 5. A flotilla of about fifty motor boats from Muscatine Davenport Rock Island and other cities arrived in Burlington amid heavy rain and choppy seas. The lead boats paused near Otter Island then entered the harbor around 4 50 p m despite the downpour drawing cheering crowds along both sides of the club house.
In heavy rain, residents visit local grocers as streets flood sections of the town. Store aisles report steady traffic with customers prioritizing essentials amid wet conditions.
The Burlington riverfront fills with launches as up-river boats arrive for a huge celebration. Officials report 300 launches in town, with the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association ensigns and Burlington club pennants visible. Hotels fill as crowds gather for the big free-for-all race.
The Yeoman Ladies Band, aided by two or three players from Starck's band, left at 6 25 this morning for Atalissa to provide music for the Independence Day celebration. They gathered on Town avenue and marched to Rock Island station despite rain, delivering familiar tunes en route.
A new highway law requires township trustees to drag main roads and mail routes, with contracts set at April meetings and pay not to exceed fifty cents per dragged mile. Preferences favor neighboring landowners, and at least 40 percent of road tax must be used on the road. Cities must drag roads entering limits, contracts can be canceled for noncompliance, and penalties include misdemeanors with fines from one to twenty five dollars.
The funeral of Mrs. Lewis Noet lich was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her son R. L. Boydston. Dr. J N Elliott directed the services which were simple yet impressive. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with a large turnout of friends and floral tributes. Pallbearers were Martin Gabler, Joseph Worst, Herman Mundt, Charles Rosenmund, Henry Hartman and Frank Eitman.
The Muscatine city invites sealed proposals until 7:30 p m July 15 1909 for grading paving and curbing 5540 feet of streets and alleys in Improvement District No 25. Bids based on 21728 sq yd brick paving 5 inch concrete 1 inch sand cushion 9637 ft sand stone curbing 9700 cubic yds earth excavation 600 yds extra concrete. Work to start by July 20 and finish by November 30 1909 with bonds and cash payments as described. James J Ryan City Engineer.
Bids due July 15 1909 at 2 p m for Drainage District Ten ditch in Muscatine County Iowa. Plan includes earth removal about 206000 cubic yards with varying base depths along Stations 0 to 250 30 days to commence and finish by November 1 1909. Certified checks equal to 10 percent required. County Auditor A Lawrence notes right to reject bids and re advertise.
Fred Douglas, once a Muscatine man, was located Saturday afternoon by Chief Vannatta first at Aledo and then at Alpha. He appeared to suffer hallucinations and will be taken to Muscatine for treatment. He had been traveling from Wilton to Muscatine on the plug Wednesday when he began throwing his samples from the window.
Steamers Helen Blair and Columbia alternate routes to Davenport Rock Island with daily departures at 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, 7:30 a.m. Sundays, and 7:00 p.m. Saturdays. Service to Burlington and intermediate points runs on weekdays except Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Also to Keokuk and Burlington. W. A. Blair, Manager. W. G. Block Co., Agents.
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