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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
5
The speech argues the 1875 Muscatine Water Works franchise should be city owned, outlining hydrant rentals, total mains, and depreciation. It claims municipal ownership lowers costs, predicts $4 water rates, and urges voters to approve the plan in the upcoming election.
The present water company submits terms for a new contract outlining two options. A 25 year term would relocate the pumping station above Mad Creek, set hydrant fees at 58 dollars annually, build settling basins for cleaner Mississippi River water, cap private sale prices, and keep company assessment at 1899 levels. A 10 year term would extend the conduit 200 feet upstream, set hydrants at 40 dollars annually with new hydrants rented at 50 dollars per year.
A Iowa City stockholder voices strong doubts about the waterworks proposal. He warns the moving of the plant to Muscatine Island would require about 75 000 and that rentals are misestimated and taxes unavoidable. He urges residents to scrutinize funding, depreciation, and future costs before voting.
A local citizen argues the Muscatine initiative is strictly a business proposition with no politics. He says a court appointed board will govern city affairs, reducing political influence. He warns residents to consider long term tax implications beyond the immediate future.
Remains of Bert O Callahan were brought from Chicago where he died Tuesday night of tuberculosis after a yearlong illness. Aged twenty five, he left this city a month earlier to visit family in Beloit and Chicago. He leaves a wife, and his remains rest with his sister Mrs A B Benedict on West Fourth Street, accompanied by Mr and Mrs O D Rose and Mrs R Hoodless.
Montezuma Republican reports C. E. Tripp says a combined mail and express car will join the B. C. R. N. passenger run after adding another coach. The line is being upgraded with stone culverts new ties and a steam pumping outfit. Workers are building a new brick round house indicating permanence and growing business on the branch.
For sale two front settees and two front chairs suitable for lawns. Inquire at this office.
In the District Court of the United States for the southern district of Iowa the creditors of Joseph Lamen Stemen of Nichols Muscatine county are notified that on July 11 190 at 2 PM the first meeting of creditors will be held at 30 East Second Street Muscatine to examine the bankrupt appoint a trustee and address related matters Referee in Bankruptcy Jxo R Williams issued July 6 190.
London July 6 vast gathering to start at Alexandra Palace with 3000 American delegates and hundreds from Canada Australia France Germany and more Indications of strong municipal and public support as police and officials prepare for visits Wembley Park tents Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square feature events with four meals daily for a dollar Dr Francis Clark Ira Sankey Lady Henry Somerset and other leaders will attend public services conventions and rallies across the city
A group headed by G. A. Reinicke and partners offers a refund if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar 60 cent or a 25 cent bottle fails to cure coughs or colds. The card promises money back for unsatisfactory results.
The Young returned with an unusually large passenger crowd after a high wind. Steamers Sidney and Dubuque docked at 10 20 this morning with light freight but bustling passenger lists.
Statement of condition for Savines Beak organized under Iowa law in Muscatine shows assets of 1,160,319.167.31 with liabilities totaling 717,341.94. J Carskaddan president and Chas Page cashier certify the figures as true to the best of knowledge, sworn July 1900 before Notary Public Falr R. Situ.
Public notice summarizing old time remedies for cold care mentions Weeks Break-Up A Cold Tablet with no cure and no pay at 25 cents via J J Havercamp as sole agent. Mull’s Lightning Cough Cure also advertised at 25 cents promising to stop coughs immediately.
Balance sheet summary dated July 6 1900 for Cook Musser Co Bank Muscatine Iowa listing assets including cash on hand bills and bonds trademarks—total assets 1 339 inf rounding. It shows capital stock and undivided profits 75 000 and total liabilities to depositors 663 749.51 with sight and time deposits and other entries. Directors Eda C Cook S B Cook attest to accuracy before Notary William D Burk.
Short notice advertisement seeking a room in a private home. The requester describes himself as a respectable young man and provides the address notation “F. G. 8.” for contact.
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