Ten Days Request May Bring In Old Waterworks Firm
The Muscatine waterworks tax dispute between City and County moved forward as defendants sought ten days to amend their answer. They plan to join stockholders and directors of the old waterworks company as plaintiffs, potentially widening the case into a tangle of petitions and demurrers. The 1900 tax sale had transferred the plant to the city, which argued exemption and nonliability, while the county contends it was personal property and taxable. The city and county briefs were prepared by Hoff man, Devitt, Ingham, and Hanley, with Judge Brannan expected to rule today.
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District Court
Muscatine City
John M. Kemble
Hoffman
Devitt
Ed. P. Ingham
J. R. Hanley
Brannan
Woodworth Evter Meetings At Mulberry Street Tent
A vivid report from the Mulberry street tent describes the Woodworth Evter meetings with notable healings and growing attendance. Attendees praise the scenery, air, and uplifting atmosphere as the evangelist delivers a powerful sermon, predicting unusual developments in future sessions.
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Mulberry Street
Father of Waters
Illinois
Berg Transfers From Muscatine Agency to Wapello Post
John Berg, who led the Adams Express office in Muscatine for a year and a half, departed at noon for Wapello to assume expressman duties and act as M N S railroad ticket agent. Recovering from a recent appendicitis attack, he seeks lighter work to regain health and is noted as a popular local figure and member of Wyoming lodge No. 76, K P.
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John Berg
Adams Express Company
M. N
Wapello
Adams Company
Berg
Muscatine
Mr. Berg
Wyoming Lodge No. 76, K. P
Legal maneuver targets former waterworks directors and stockholders
The suit will name the old waterworks company’s former directors and each stockholder as co-plaintiffs liable for 1900 taxes. The corporation no longer exists, so action targets individuals to intensify proceedings, with many legal points to be debated and watched by state legal circles.
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Waterworks Company
Masher Reunion In The Dry Goods Shop Exchange
A town dry goods shop encounter reveals a recurring pattern as a customer and clerk acknowledge a prior meeting. The dialogue hints at familiarity built through frequent interactions, suggesting a developing regular relationship.
Rumor of a new mile race track near Muscatine
Local sportsmen discuss a proposed plan to build a fair grounds and mile track below the city in Hershey pasture, linked to the Milwaukee cut-off for passenger and freight traffic. Muscatine aims to revive racing prestige with Elks meet leaders backing fast horses and courting Milwaukee Railroad for eventual railroad support and annual revenue.
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Milwaukee Railroad Company
Hershey
Milwaukee
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Railroad Company
Milwaukee Company
Cabbage Dumped on River Bank Sparks City Railrow Dispute
Muscatine authorities allege the Rock Island system dumped rotten cabbage along Front Street riverbank opposite Charles Cadle’s home. Chief Rice ordered abatement or removal, noting workers may err but promising action. Officials had earlier won an injunction against further Front Street construction as rails are laid on the old line.
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Muscatine
Charles Cadle
Front Street
Mulberry
Rice
Muscatine Tribe to Discuss Summer Outing Plans Tonight
Muscatine Tribe No. 95 of S O R M meets at the K P building on Iowa Avenue to consider a summer outing. Proposals are under review after last year’s Genoa island event, with chiefs from Davenport Rock Island Moline and Keithsburg tribes invited for input.
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Muscatine Tribe No. 95
K. P
Iowa Avenue
Geneva Island
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Keithsburg
In These Days of Trusts Footpad Thief Demands Beefsteak
A terse street scene recalls a bold robbery as a footpad demands a steak rather than cash. The exchange exposes tensions of urban crime in a fragment from a period paper.
A Bit of Wit on Engagements and Time
A humorous exchange proposes skepticism about long engagements. She quips that after two weeks with one fiancé, she should consider another, underscoring playful views on commitment.
Chautauqua plans loom large for Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction Iowa July 31 1904 attention turns to Des Moines where the keynote speech may influence Iowa politics as Republicans stay in line while Democrats lack unity Farmers report threshing activity and a forecast of good crops despite floods noting potatoes too large for easy handling Mercury hits 96 degrees predicting a strong corn season Gypsie fortune tellers visit the town Noah Letts a Chicago commission merchant arrives Wagner Bros move dirt for a new livery barn Joe King takes over as barber at E E Griffths Mrs S S Wilcox reports illness The community awaits the upcoming Chautauqua Assembly and tents are arriving in preparation The article praises Hon John Mahin for fifty years of editorial service and notes the Journal remains outspoken yet conservative with ongoing support for its editor.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
Des Moines
Noah Letts
Chicago
Wagner Bros
Louisia County National Bank
Joe King
E. E. Griffith's
S. S. Wilcox
Cherry Avenue
John Mahin
Just to Clean Out Defiance Starch Sale
A local ad announces sale of Defiance starch at 5 cents per package with a 16 ounce size and a three for 20 cent deal. Purchases encouraged as a bargain from Geo W Reuling.
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Defiance
Geo. W. Reuling
Shades Reading Circle Enjoys Island Outing at Cadle's Cottage
The Shades Reading Circle members took a 9 o clock launch trip to Cadle's cottage on the island for a day trip. They had lunch together and spent a pleasant day on the outing.
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Shades Reading Circle
Cadle
Lester Lonergan Endorses Mull's Grape Tonic for Stage Fatigue
The Kansas City open air stage star Lester Lonergan reports strong relief from Mull's Grape Tonic after a grueling season. He praises its effect on dyspepsia and liver fatigue, notes European grape cures inspire belief, and says American chemists have replicated the benefits nationwide. The firm offers a full refund if not benefited.
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Lester Lonergan
Southwest
Mr. Lonergan
Modjeska
Kathryn Kidder
Minnie Madden Fiske
Troost Park
Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo
Lightning Medicine Co
Europe
Lonergan
Mull
Germany
Havercamp's Drug Store Ad Prices for Livestock and Provisions
A historic price list from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store shows hogs at 7.00 to 7.20 per unit, cattle and calves priced 3.50 to 5.00, sheep 3.50 to 4.00 per head, turkeys live 8c per lb and dressed at 7c, various poultry and produce by the bushel or per pound, with flour and sugars priced per sack, fruits including lemons and oranges, vegetables from home grown and regional sources, and assorted fish prices by weight.
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