City Council Hears Taxpayer Grievances On Assessments
The board of equalization session drew taxpayers who complained their assessments were too high. The council reviewed affidavits and petitions, with Italians speaking, while the mayor noted objections would be addressed later. Several properties and businesses had their assessments adjusted or upheld, with exemptions granted to many soldiers and widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
McNutt
Frope
Great Western Cereal Co
Jno. W. Rice
Phil. J. Mackey
Sterneman Clothing Co
Frank Braun
J. H. St. John
Frank X. Schaefer
Joseph Bississi
Peter Bississi
Tony Bississ
Jos. Manjoine
Geo. J. Schmidt
Wm. Dadelow Homstead
Obituary of Mrs William Strohm at 1051 Hershey Avenue
Mrs William Strohm died this morning after a protracted illness with tuberculosis at her mother's home 1051 Hershey Avenue. Born Cora Appel in Muscatine November 39 1868 she married William Strohm in 1893 and leaves three children Mabel Lysle and Dewey. Survived by husband mother and three sisters. Funeral at family residence 3 pm Thursday Rev George Meier will conduct service. She belonged to German Lutheran church and Banner Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Strohm
M. Appel
Hershey Avenue
Cora Appel
Muscatine
Wm. Strohm
Mabel
Lysle
Dewey
Anna Graebner
Linda Opelt
Nellie Appel
Geo. Meier
German Lutheran Church
Banner Lodge
Robert Smith Convicted in Watch Theft. 20 Days Issued
Robert Smith was found guilty of petty larceny for stealing Ward Moore s watch. He received a 20 day sentence after a hearing before Justice H S Howe. Jeff Phillips assault case was dismissed as his wife refused to prosecute. Jack Bassett faces jury trial for assault on Edna Goddart this afternoon, all residents of Fairport.
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Robert Smith
Ward Moore
Justice of the Peace
H. S. Howe
Jeff Phillips
Jack Bassett
Fairport
Edna Goddart
Ladies to Begin Vacations Under Journal Contest
Miss Eva Jones of this city and Miss Nettie Dill of Columbus Junction depart tomorrow for a funded trip to Asbury Park New Jersey. They were selected winners of the Journal great vacation contest and will have all expenses paid by the paper. Dill visits Jones tonight before their eastward departure.
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Eva Jones
Nettie Dill
Columbus Junction
Asbury Park
N. J
Journal
Miss Dill
Miss Jones
East
Iowa Telephone Company
New Jersey
Contest Winners Awarded Prizes at Local Store Event
Mrs William Kliest wins first prize and Mrs Dora Kinley second prize in the candle guessing contest held by Bartlett Bros at their tea and coffee store in the Achter building located on 1317 Oregon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kliest
Dora Kinley
Oregon Street
Bartlett Bros
Achter
August Anderson Dies by Own Action in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids July 8 Special. August Anderson, recently married, declined hospital care at Independence and died by taking carbolic acid in a self inflicted death. He refused hospitalization and ended his life.
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Cedar Rapids, la
August Anderson
Independence Hospital
Postmaster’s Indigestion Cure Endorsed by Dunlap Official
Postmaster R H Randall of Dunlap Iowa reports years of indigestion and related ailments improved after using Kodol. He states he is better today than in years and offers his affidavit as proof. The advertisement proclaims Kodol digests food to help digestion, absorption, and overall health, sold by FE DeWitt Co Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Randall
Dunlap
FE. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Paul Deprez and Ida May Rehmel Wed in Muscatine
Paul Deprez and Miss Ida May Rehmel quietly married Saturday at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Fry of the Friends church officiating. The couple, well known in Muscatine and Columbus Junction, received many gifts and plan river outings on the Mignon with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Deprez
Ida May Rehmel
Frank Rehmel
Rev. Fry
Friends Church
Lizzie Love
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Thiesen’s talcum powder offered at 19 cents
The note advertises Thiesen’s talcum powder guaranteed for 19c per box. Also mentioned are arrivals and travels of local people including R. A. Whitmer and Mrs. Amos Hopkinson, and planned railway and river activity with a plan for Pauchet’s grand excursion next Tuesday night.
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Thiesen
The
J. S
Pauchet
City News Items Share Local Happenings And Sales
Community notes report Yeoman meeting and Banner Lodge session installation of officers. Local businesses tout shoes from Wilson's Shoe Store with Walkovers and various styles. Fire crews responded to a Cedar streets bungalow blaze. no major damage. Social visits include Clapp Herr dinner invite and attendees to Asbury Park trip preparations.
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Council
Board of
Equali
Wm. Koester
Fred Hacker
Rebecca Hoopes
J. S. Patten
Alex. Grossheim
Wm. L. Butler
S. M. Batterson Co
James B. Walsh
Mary J. Heaton
Homestead
Bennison Bros
Mary Witteman
New House
Smalley
Standard Oil Co
Burgess
Thos. Hayes
Mary Lantz
Gotlieb Stocker
E. G. Kempner
Lucy Rehmel
Johanna Richter
S. H. Knouse
Peter Ryan
Geo. Edmunds
Ed. O’brien
W. H. McMacklin
L. B. Concannon
Catherine Benn
Cynthia Earl
Aaron Plum
Fred Ulrich
A. T. Miller
Wm. McCormack
C. Rahm
Jno. Read
Elizabeth Lampher
Jno. Bowman
Christ Killian
H. Schuyler
Adam State
Chas. Eustler
J. H. Crow
H. S. Hubbard
Mary Hacker
S. F. Boke
Geo. W Knapp
J. H. Canon
East Hill
Strohm
Cedar Rapids
Mulberry Street
H. M. Bartlett
Muscatine, Iowa
George Downer
West Second Street
Post Office
Coady & Morgan
Havercamp’s
Prescription Drag Store
Eagle Point
Will Mull
R. A. Whitmer
Peoria, IL
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R. R
City
Isaac Staples
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Amos Hopkinson
Marion
Iowa
Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
China
Swan's Jewelry Store
F. S. Pentzer
P. H. Elfers
Wilson's
Wilson's Shoe Store
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
Crocker Brigade
35Th Iowa Infantry
Company C
Edward Schmidt
Wilson’s Shoe Store
Seventh
Cedar Streets
John McDaniels
W. L. Clapp
H. D. Herr
F. E. Sawyer
Anna Othmer
Musserville M. E
Carr
Painter
Haines
Alice Yeager
Bertha M. Hoover
Minneapolis
Stella Cruz
Gertrude Moynahan
Albert Bannick
Ed. Ruff
Wilton
Regal Repairing Company
Iowa Avenue
Scott Building
H. It. Arnold
EV. Brandenburg
Paint Man
Foulard Silks
Foulard and
Mousseline de Soie
Vudor
B. E. Lilly’s Dry Goods Store
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