City Council Awards Main Trunk Sewer Contract
In a special session the city council awarded the main trunk sewer contract to A Korneman for 3693.80 with all but one alderman voting yes. Other actions included approving election results, handling damages claim, and minor street and sewer planning motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Korneman
van Zyl
Council Chamber
Schmidt
Eppel
Holmes
Nietzel
Hahn
Grossklaus
Leu
Hess
Lee W. Lang
Jos. Nyenhuis
Anton T. Bersch
George W. Dowell
E. O. Burnside
Fred Leu, Sr
John A. Robbins
Robert Graff
Charles DeGraff
Harry Metzger
Herman Hartwig
Jesse A. Rehmel
Fred Hoopes
T. W. Holmes
Ald. Eppel
City Recorder
Alderman Holmes
Eleventh Street
Fulham Avenue
P. Wingerter
Ric. K. Smith
J. H. Selden
Union Eng. and Con. Co
Chicago
Ald. Grossklaus
August Korneman
Ald
Aves
Grossklaas
Nays
Ald. Holmes
Henry Gettert
Laymen's Missionary Movement Starts in Muscatine
A Muscatine meeting at the Y M C A launched the Laymen's Missionary Movement with about thirty church leaders. Lyman Pierce of New York presented plans, a local cooperative committee formed with W. E. Bliven as president and O. E. Burnside as secretary, and representation to the Des Moines state meeting discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Holmes
J. S. Nietzel
Ald. Eppel
Ald. Hess
Eppel
Holmes
van Zyl
Nietzel
Hahn
Trossklaus
Leo
Hess
Ald. Holmes
Ald. Grossklaus
Ald
Washington
Grant Streets
Roscoe Avenue
Eighth Street
Maiden Lane
City Recorder
Ald. Nietzel
Franklin Street
Grandview Avenue
C. Schmalz
Roach & Musser Dry House
Earl Avenue
Oregon Street
Fulham Avenue
Ald. van Zyl
United States
Muscatine
Lyman JL. Pierce
New York
Gath
Ering
Mr. Pierce
W. E. Bliven
O. E. Burnside
Des Moines
McLean-Wathan wedding at Wilton draws local alts
Laurel Hill. Mrs Ed Wathan attended the McLean Wathan wedding in Wilton on Wednesday evening. Neal Conner shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago on Tuesday. Yankee Hollow school closed Friday for two weeks vacation. Charley Bailey's moved to Wilton Monday and Lee Wathan of Durant will take possession of their farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
Ed. Wathan
McLean-Wathan
Wilton
Neal Conner
Chicago
Yankee Hollow
Charley Bailey
Lee Wathan
Durant
Delightful Family Bill at the Family Theatre
Vaudeville lovers are promised a high class bill at the Family Theatre late this week. The comedy sketch A Man From the North stars John Irwin and company with Bessie Greenwood Glen Burt and the Royal Hungarian Orchestra providing a varied program. The fans praised the performances and the orchestra as the long run continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Irwin & Company
John Irwin
Glen Burt
Burt
Muscatine
Royal Hungarian Orchestra
Third Street House
Iowa City Skepticism Over Wrestling and Racing Bets
The Iowa City Republican notes that challengers to Mr Maybray’s betting enterprise faced little sympathy. It argues the challengers sought money through bets and that, while not a serious offense in sports, complaining after a loss contradicts professional ethics on the padded floor or the turf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Maybray
Rheumatism Treated by Dr Williams Pink Pills
Do not fear back pain as kidney trouble. Rheumatism affects the kidneys and can be cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills. The free booklet Diseases of the Blood explains the treatment and how rheumatism leaves the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Williams
Iowa
3. G. Bryan
Woodbine
Emerson and Miss Whitham wed in Muscatine
Albert Emerson and Miss Kate Whitham were married in Muscatine last Thursday. The couple surprised friends, returned home next day, and were serenaded. The groom's family hosted oysters and dainties the following evening as neighbors offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Allen
Albert Emerson
Kate Whitham
Muscatine
Cone
M. Stinson
L. D. Miller
Tracey
John Schomberg
Bert Emerson
Fannie Stanton
Nichols
Chester Pierce
Reverend J B OMIT to Secure Assistant at First Baptist
Meeting at the First Baptist church approved appointing an assistant for Rev. J B OMIT to serve the Foster Illinois Baptist church and local work. Deacon Z W Hutchinson presided as the vote passed with no objections. Rev. Smith will announce his choice later. Six men were converted at the West Hill mission revival last evening as crowds attended the nightly meetings led by Rev. J B Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smith
First Baptist Church
First
Z. W. Hutchinson
Foster, Il
Smith
West Hill
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Ceylon
Caleb E. Johnson
Pres
Sever
Iowa Avenue
Sycamore Street
Strees
Gustav Weis
B. J. Johnson Soap Co
Fowler St
Milwaukee
Wis
Lyman Pierce
Uncle Sam
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Panama Canal
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Cellent Attractions
E. W. Grove
Edal
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Floyd McCullough
Alex McCullough
Mr. Bliven
J.B
Montana
Wyoming
Department of the Interior
Marquette Cement
A Reclamation Service
Marquette
New City Hall
W. J. Newman & Co
Holabird & Boene
Robt
W. Hunt & Co
Hershey
State Bank
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