City Council Proceedings Bodies of Muscatine
City Attorney Herbert G Thompson reports on cases before the council. Several lawsuits against the city involve sidewalks and special assessments, some dismissed or voided for lack of proper authorization. He notes no pleadings filed yet and urges council to handle cases in their status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Hopkinson
City of
East Fourth Street
Bank
W. H. Hobart
German-American Savings Bank
District Court
Herbert G. Thompson
Muscatine City approves water works management ordinance
The Muscatine council discusses funds for miscellaneous items and passes three readings of a water works management ordinance. The Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway permits a public switch, with maintenance duties and liability protections, conditioned on written company acceptance within 30 days.
City Finance Report Accepted for Filing
Alderman Diercks moved to accept and file the attorney’s report. Alderman Bersch seconded the motion. The Finance Committee report was presented by the city recorder summarizing the city finance committee findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diercks
Bersch
The
City Recorder
City Finance Committee
City Finance Committee Report June 14 1910
City Finance Committee convened in regular session with Chairman Diercks presiding. Aldermen Robbins Nyenhuis Hartwig absent. bills examined found correct and recommended allowed and paid from various funds and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Koehler
Schildberg Bros
Pioneer Button Co
Leo H. Hirsch & Co
Su Ts Bridge Fund
Collins Lumber Co
South Mus. Button Co
Richards-Smith Button Co
Finance Committee
City Recorder
I. D. Diercks
City Finance Comn
City Recorder's Office
City Finance Committee
Diercks
Alds
Robbins
Nyenhuis
Ald
Hartwig
Unclear payroll and expenses list itemized in 1900s ledger
The document shows an itemized payroll and supplier charges including engineers payroll, newspaper notices, and various vendors. Names such as G. A. Chaudoin, Thompson Bros. Co, Bond Brothers, and Muscatine papers appear among payments. Figures listed include amounts like 607.00, 1440.00, and 297.43 for wages and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelee Derroll
Sola de Boda
Medmiond
G. A. Chaudoin E. Sup. Co
H. App’n
News-Tribune
Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Herald
Ewe al
McQuesten-Sawyer Co
Thompson Bros. Co
Bond Brothers
Meno & Bon. Sikes Ccwee
J. A. Bartemeier
Umscheid & Asthalter
Room Ark
STORM
PF. Cooke Co
Fienry Hessler
W. E. Ashton & Son
Seeeeed Fig. Co
Eee
City Council Proceedings Include City Attorney Election and Rail Switch Ordinance
Aldermen accept finance committee report and authorize warrants. An interior painting matter for Relief Hose House is referred to the fire committee with power. City attorney elected after informal and formal ballots. Kammerer declared winner. Ordinance granting Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway a switch across Grandview avenue moves to report and passes on final reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Finance Committee
Nyenhuis
Robbins
Schroeder
Kendig
Diercks
Bersch
Hartwig
Noves
Ma. Peess
L. J. Horan
M. W. Stapleton
Kammerer
Ald. Robbins
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Eks
Kenaig
Sherman Street
Orlusky
Monroe Street
Carmen
Wm. Zeidler
Mr. Pressy
Park
Iolmes
Park Avenue
Smalley Avenue
U. S. Charch
East Sixth Street
Monro Street
Aldi
Sampson Street
9Th
10Th Streets
Lombard Street
Parham Street
Cedar Street
Mulberry Avenue
Climer Street
Eighth Street
Broadway
Fire
Diercks Nyenhuis
C. R. IL. & P. Railway
Isett Avenue
City Recorder
Frank Bowman
Muscatine Lum
Box Co
W. D. Gold
Ald
T. H. Brannan
City grants Milwaukee Road right to lay public switch track
Muscatine Iowa City Council approves an ordinance granting the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company a right to lay and maintain an additional public switch track across Grandview Avenue starting west of Oregon Street. The grant remains a public switch forever with specified conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Grandview Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Oregon Street
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Ordinance on City Water Works Protection Muscatine
An ordinance establishes rules for protection and management of Muscatine’s water system. It restricts hydrant access, unauthorized tapping, seal breaking, and waste, with penalties for damage and required maintenance by licensed users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
City Water Supply
Muscatine
Iowa
Ordiance Committee
Schroeder
Kendig
Diercks
Nyenhuis
Holmes
Bersch
Hartwig
Ald
City of Muscatine
City Water Department
Water Department
City Water Works
City weighs water rules and street projects ordinances
City council approves water works regulations restricting hitching near hydrants and unauthorized work on mains, enforces licensed plumbers enrollment, and sets penalties for violations. It also advances sewer and street improvements, assigns fire department chiefs, and authorizes bills and bonds while addressing nuisance abatement and sidewalk repairs.
Glad To Recommend Foley Kidney Pills by E Weakley
A Kokomo Indiana resident Mr. E Weakley reports relief from backache and kidney pain after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says secretions and bladder pain improved and recommends the product. Druggist A W Morgan endorses the item in a yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
A. W. Morgan
What a Summer Cold May Do
A summer cold left untreated can become bronchitis or pneumonia, warn officials. Take Foley's Honey and Tar promptly to loosen the cough soothe inflamed air passages and expel the cold. A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
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Council
Sexton’s
Town Tel. Co
Frewges
Eppel-Schlosser Co
Geo. Kranz & Son
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Boomer
J. W. Richards
Iowa Te]. Co
Niver Iron Works
Watson & Crozer
Gas & el
Citizens’ Ry. & Lo. Co
Cleveland Vapor Light Co
State of
Chicago, Milwaukee
W. S. Hill
General Fund
Water Works
Board of Health
Thompson
Ald. Holmes
Charles Hagerman
Otto Elfers
Frank Curry
Fire Committee
Ald Holmes
Mrs Busch
Soldier
Hartewig
S. D
Fair Oaks
Kendige
Washington and Jefferson Streets
Fourth Street
Hawthorne Lane
Diereks
Brooke Street
Dier
Grandview
Vera Krahl
Theodore Guthrie
Syracuse
Neb
Wm. Guthrie
Jno. Smice
Toolesboro
T. T. Tharp
Jno. P
William Walker
W. H. Dickerson
Ed. Stineman
Henry Schweitzer
Jake Beckey
Icey
Harry
Dan Anthony
Wapello
L. A. Krahl
Ruby McGrew
M. S. McGrew
Will Shellabarger
Jno. Buster
County Seat
Geo. Cocklin
Auburn
Will Ryner
Harve McGill
George Cocklin
L. G. Woodruf
Galumbus
Lee Werner
Lloyd
Alpha McGill
Oakville
Sophia Connor
Jake Gonse
C. A. Arnhood
Thelma Graham
Dennis Miles
Fruitland
Jacob Beckey
A. J. Greiner
Nora Kallenbarger
T. E. Milbourn
Levi Huff
Burlington
M. Hunter
Ed. Dodder
Fred Shew
Peter Muller
Messrs
Wm. Walker
Theodore
Davenport
Ed. Johnston
Ike Stineman
Elizabeth Deitrick
Edyth Cockrell
Jake Martin
Silas Hardman
David Woodruff
Slim Alellie Vaidaiar
Dren
Charles
Muscatine Fuel Co
Rps
Umscheid
Brady St
John J. O'Keefe
J. No
Mulberry Ave
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