City Council Hears Sewer Contract Bids and Proceedings
The June 1 1909 adjourned city council session presided by Mayor Grossklaus opened bids for Sub Sewer Dist No 3 Main Dist No 3. Independent Construction Co Davenport led with the lowest totals for 27 to 8 inch pipes plus manholes and basins, while other bidders ranged up to 16 722 10 for a Muscatine concern. The council awarded the contract to Independent Construction Co and ordered checks returned to unsuccessful bidders. The body also addressed levee issues and street lighting ordinance procedures with committees for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grossklaus
Hess
Holmes
Bersch
Nietzel
Hahn
Leu
Robbins
Hartwig
Ald. Hess
Ald. Holmes
Independent Construction Co
Davenport
Per. Lin
Conrad Koehler
Committee of the Whole
E. J
Ald. Nietzel
Benjamin Franklin
Ald Hess
Ald. Hahn
Ald
Leo
Ryan
Main di
R. K. Smith
Muscatine
Korneman
Musca
Davenport Construction Co
W. A. Edgar
Cedar Rapiia
Wm. F. Riley
Construction Co
St. Louis
Eppel-Schlosser Co
Mus- Retz Cmr
John Redmond
Musca- Asn RS Ann Praise
Peter Wingerter
Musca- RR Seung
Iowa
City Recorder
Major Riche
Corps of Engineers
Rock Island
City council debates paving and sidewalk projects and licenses
The council discussed river road stability no action taken while Alds approve grants for a dwelling addition license reviews favoring milk but opposing dog licenses. Paving, sidewalks, street crossings and cemetery needs prompt various committees and a June 10 session set for street lighting.
City orders removal of nuisance buildings in Muscatine
The Muscatine City Council declares the southern portion of lot 10 block 31 owned by Charles and Fred H Clifford a public nuisance. They are ordered to dismantle and remove the structures within ten days of notice or the marshal will remove them and lien the property for costs. This resolution was passed June 1, 1909, by Mayor Wm Grossklaus with City Recorder Gustav Weis.
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City of
Muscatine
Iowa
Charles
Fred H. Clifford
City of Muscatine
Charles Clifford
Wm. Grossklaus
Gustav Weis
City Recorder
City Council Proceedings in Muscatine 1909
Aldermen discuss adoption of resolutions including removal of Koehler fish market and sidewalk plans at 106 Latham St. Holmes Hess Nietzel and others vote aye with no nays. Proposals include paving brick orders and street repairs. Mayor Grossklaus presides as council adjourns to June 10 1909.
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Chas. Mkhindolph
East Second Street
Ald
Bersch
W. Eighth Street
Broadway
Whicher Street
Ald. Holmes
Ald. Hess
Ald. Leo
City Cemetery Committee
City Cemetery
Ald. Hahn
Walker
Citizens’ Railway & Light Co
Street Railway
Ald. Nietzel
Dunphy
Grandview
Sycamore Street
Emil Kranz
Ald. Leu
Koehler
Chas
Latham St
Oregon Street
Grandview Avenue
Ald. Robbins
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ald. Hartwig
City Council Considers Milk Ordinance Adjustments
The council, with Mayor Grossklaus presiding, discussed Alderman Hahn's milk ordinance. It was referred to the city attorney for alterations. Alderman Hess moved abatement of three months license fee for George State and ordered exemption for operating his popcorn wagon due to his physical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grossklaus
Ald
Hahn
Holmes
Hess
George State
Leo
Local residents attend commencements and visits in Wilton area
June report from Wilton Iowa lists numerous residents visiting relatives and attending commencement exercises in Davenport Muscatine West Liberty and Durant. Visitors include Miss Nellie McSwiggin Miss Ida Miller Mrs. Lena Potter Frank Agnew and Prof A S Agnew among others with several returning home after short visits.
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Charles Henderson
George Snyder
Muscatine
Mabel Marshall
Belle Plaine
Ben Eis
Rock Island
James Bady
Harry Wickenham
Davenport
Will Rynearson
Lena Potter
Deep River
Herman Kelley
J. E. Parker
Moscow
Nora Sullivan
Dennis O'Keefe
Birdie Chasteen
Leonard Agnew
John Leverich
Sarah
West Liberty
S. H. Wise
Emma Whitmer
Fairfield
A. S. Agnew
Frank
Denver
Ward Kellar
Tipton
Charles Teufel
Durant
Mesdames B. V. Hicks
Weaver
Extra
Katherine Warren
Frank Delaney
M. F. Cronin
Gustav Napolis
Win Blanchard
Gladwin
Anna Murphy
Bennett
Henry Camp
F. E. Schmidt
Marie Schmidt
Louis Kapfer
J. R. Brown
Cr. W. Fullman
Iowa City
Lizzie Thomas
Mary Jones
Cotter
C. Fulton
Lizzie Jewell
Milwaukee
Margaret McSwiggin
Zemo Promises Quick Cure for Eczema
Zemo, a topical preparation, claims to stop itching instantly and destroy germs causing eczema. The ad asserts it has cured more chronic skin cases than any other remedy and quotes A. W. Morgan, a local druggist, endorsing its honesty and efficacy.
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Zemo
A. W. Morgan
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Sero
Corn Products Refining Company
New York
Pes Lin
W. A. Edger
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Eee
Ee Eee
Ewes
Per Lin
Wm. F. Riley Construction Co
Per Lin. Ft. Ois Oe
August Korneman
Dodge
Kettle River Quarries Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Sam Cohn
Board of Water Works Trustees
Board of Waterworks Trustees
Mira Hershey
West Fourth Street
Vienna Pearl Button Co
Mayor Grossklaus
RCO
Vyra
Osmopoli Lan
Wilton
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