Proceedings of the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors 1908
The March 2 1908 session includes title clearance for Caroline Breakenridge and steps to record the patent, audit of February warrants, transfers from insane to relief funds totaling 2 018.00 and 2 096.00, drainage district work review, tax abatements for multiple properties in Muscatine Stockton Wilton and surrounding areas, resignations and appointments in townships, and extended bid time for Drainage District 9 ditch cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fishburn
R. T. Shannon
A. C. Noble
M. J. Shellabarger
Geo. J. Lang
Caroline Breakenridge
S. E
N. W
Insane Fund
Relief Fund
County Farm
Wees “Iin
Niet
Shannon
Independent Real Estate Company
City of Muscatine
Smalley’s
Block
C. A. Busch
West O. L
Drainage District actions and meetings delayed to April session
On March 3 1908 the board postponed final action on Drainage District Five 5 pending land inspections set for March 6 1908. The drainage commission reported no damages to all claimants and recommended disallowing claims and redrawing boundaries. Notices adjourned to West Liberty for March 6 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Benj. Beach
Muscatine Township
Justice case and witness list in state proceedings
State vs. Harry J. M. Pinean and related cases list defendants and witnesses including Oscar Goodman M Greenblatt J C Coster J P Ague Henry Hesler and Nellie Wintermute Ruth Wintermute Eliza Hays Anthony Mark Mary Clark and others with court figures and remarks of attendance in a historical docket excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
J. P
Orrie Glotsten
Sam Lavinne
Simon Pernick
M. Isaacson
Max Skolink
Jake W Brodgers
Laims
Harry
J. M. Pinean
Oscar Goodman
M. Greenblatt
J. C. Coster
Narrowly Escapes on Eve of Fairport Wedding
In Fairport Iowa on March 10 a shotgun in Frank Brewer’s hands accidentally discharged tearing Miss Messie Brewer’s skirt. The shot sent a hole through the door but left the wedding to Carl Truesdale intact with the bride’s escape noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syndicate
Fairport
Iowa
Frank Brewer
Carl Truesdale
City Council To Pick Third Ward Alderman Tonight By Draw
A tie between J. H. Carl and M. H. Hess will be resolved by a draw of lots at a 7:30 PM council meeting in City Hall. Mayor Asthalter will place about a dozen envelopes in a receptacle, one indicating the winner. Hess and Carl each received 410 votes on their respective tickets in the third ward race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Carl
M. H. Hess
Asthalter
Hess
Carl
Citizens’ Democratic
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure not met by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others vouch for F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo. Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
State court records list multiple defendants in Coster cases
The document lists parties in State versus Andy J Coster and State versus Jos J Coster with other attendees and lawyers. It details court proceedings, financial items, and county farm claims including fees, mileage, postage, rent, and hospital care reimbursements from Muscatine area townships and townships such as Fruitland and Bloomington.
Ledger of municipal payments and drainage district claims
Summary of payments for lumber repairs coal concrete and land use contracts followed by drainage district claims including engineers, damages, and record searches. Items list vendors like W Benshoof John Carstensen Blue Grass Supply Co J H Warris Benjamin Greiner and R Alterkruse with amounts. includes Muscatine Journal News-Tribune notices and domestic animal fund relief for Elizabeth Marolf two shoats killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Benshoof
John Carstensen
Biue Grass Rep. Co
A. L. Dice
Aubiea
John Spring
Geo
Umscheid
Muscatine Journal
News-Tribune
J. H. Warris
Benj. Greiner
R. J. Alterkruse
Lieu Kreth
F. A. Macdonald
Madden
F.A. Macdonald
Domestic Animal Fund
Elizabeth Marolf
Bread and biscuit making with Gold Medal Flour
A Washburn Crosby Co advertisement touts Gold Medal Flour for light creamy bread and biscuits. It describes grinding flour into fine steel meal, sifting ten times through silk to create a uniform dough for successful baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn-Crosby Co
Adjourned meeting on Drainage District Five in West Liberty
West Liberty Iowa adjourned session reviewed claims for damages on Drainage District Number Five site. Board members examined lands including part of section 13, 78, 4 west. Meeks land deemed not affected and not assessed. commission report not approved. Whitacre claim noted as no damages in report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
W. H. Fishburn
R. T. Shannon
A. C. Noble
M. J. Shellabarger
Geo. J. Lang
Commission On
Brooks
Wm. Meeks
Maurice Whitacre
Board approves ditch plan and damages findings in section 18
The board reviews damages for several landowners including Thomas Hawker Sarah Null Adolph Fickler and White estate. It approves commission findings on most claims but defers action on the White Ditch damages and on district boundaries pending final adjustments. Protest by Emmett Buckman narrows district to 10 acres in southwest corner of section 18. Additional action awaits final adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hawker
Sarah Null
Adolph Fickler
Swt
A. S. Lawrence
ZEMO and ZEMOTONE Germicides Promote Cure Claim
An advertising notice proclaims that no skin disease resists the two germicides ZEMO and ZEMOTONE, which are said to destroy the disease germs and always cure. The sample is described as produced by E. W. Ros Med. Co. of St. Louis and sold by all druggists, with A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street listed as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.w.ros Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Dr King's New Discovery Ad at Havercamps Drug Store
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds with a promise of cure. The copy highlights a price of 50 cents and one dollar and directs readers to Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Olive Branch social notes from March in Olive Branch
Mrs Fred Hinklemaster and daughters visited Mrs Henry Nichols and family on Monday. George Pantel conducted business at the bluff. Henry Bryant and Johnnie Milhorn of Muscatine passed through town. Pantel was a Muscatine caller this week. Mr and Mrs Henry Hatfield entertained Frank Schoultz Tuesday. The Pantels visited the Nichols home Monday evening and Mrs Chas Pantel and daughters Emnie and Minnie attended to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Fred Hinklemaster
Henry Nichols
George Pantel
Bluff
Henry Bryant
Johnnie Milhorn
Muscatine
Henry Hatfield
Frank Schoultz
Charles Pantel
Chas Pantel
Emnie and
Minnie
Buss
Muscatine News Briefs Mention Local Changes
Webb Brothers saved wood for Mr. Cavor on Tuesday while Oliver Hineman did business in Muscatine last week. Mr and Mrs Henry Hatfield plan a move to the Joe Frizzell place soon as farmers prepare hot beds. Duce: Gold Medal Flour is the only best Jemima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duce
Jemima
Notice of liquor permit petition in Muscatine County
In Muscatine County Iowa a petition by Lauren Henderson a registered pharmacist of Henderson Drug Company seeks a permit to purchase keep and sell intoxicating liquors The hearing is set for the April term beginning April 7 1998 at the District Court Clerk office in Muscatine with the petition on file by March 25 1908 for the address 114 East Second Street Muscatine Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Muscatine County
Lauren Henderson
District Court
The
Henderson Drug Company
East Second Street
Muscatine
County of Muscatine
State of Iowa
City of Muscatine
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John W. Morgan
T. J. Cullen
Wm. Reims
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Geo. W. Black
John Ryan
Wilton
City of
H. Seifeldt
the Opera House
Albert Shoppa
Piso’s
Seth Ague
Nicholas Beckhart
Nancy Bbeckhart
Louise Eversmeyer
Henry Hesler
Robert Long
Andy J. C. Coster
J. Y
Jos
Lee Manrath
Clyde Zeahringer
Levi Davis
Wit Wetcher
Deen
Henry Ilester
H. Glotstein
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Common Claims
Jonu Genith
Lahor
CTM
Citation Pub. Co
Devidess
C. BH
Express Co
West Liberty Index
Miss. Valley Tel. Co
Kowa Telephone Co
Citizens
Conaway-Porter Ptg. Co
C. H
Record Printing Co
WN Sas Nees Ae Ee
An. Bebe
Sousa County
Nedig
Fruitland Township
Hershey Hospital
Orene
J. F. Coffin
Mdse
Davidson
Bloomington Township
I’. Boland
Francis Boyle
Hinkel & Flannery
Eltman
Butz’s Fair
McColm Dry Goods Co
Reinemund’s Dry Goods Co
Star Clothing Co
McBride & Cope
John KR. Terry
Wilson's Shoe Store
Thompson Bros, Hardware
E. Richard & Sons
C. W
Buesels
John F. Parks
Boston Store
Buoget
R. T. Wallace & Son
L. Angershach
Frank Ashcraft & Son
Joseph Wilson
Morgridge & Norton
H. Bishop & Son
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Ashburn-Crosby CO
Opera House
East 2Nd Street
Walnut
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Black Bears
Wght
Cunningham Rubber Tire
Cunningham
Stanhope
Hartford & Hall
Ernest Bolting
Ouse
S L- Johnsen
Albert Shoppa Chas
Kleindolph
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