Local News From The City and Nearby Areas
A string of brief city notes lists residents and visitors today. A. H. Clagen, former instructor at the local high school, left for Chicago yesterday afternoon. Mrs. EB Rayner of Letts and Mrs. A F Bernet of Nichols were in the city yesterday and returned home in the afternoon. Other names include Miss Clara Hein of Durant, Mrs. Muttle Abbott of Nichols, Mrs H J Boldt of West Liberty, Mrs Arthur Abbott, Miss Ina Enfield, Mrs K J Gracy of Fruitland, Mrs Edward Fisher of Fulthan Avenue, Miss Jennie Plezalmmons of South English, and Mrs A Riddle of Mulberry Avenue, all noted for their daytime city visits or trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Clagen
Chicago
EB. W. Rayner
Letts
A. F. Bernet
Nichols
Clara Heln
Durant
Muttle Abbott
H. J. Boldt
West Liberty
Arthur Abbott
Ina Enfield
Mulberry Avenue
K. J. Gracy
Fruitland
Afra
Edward Fisher
Fulthan Avenue
Atallysa
Misa Jennie Plezalmmons
South English
Initiation of Laurent Knights in local council set
About forty five candidates for membership in Laurent council of the Knights of Columbus will receive degrees at the Sunday initiatory work. Attending will be participants from Burlington Iowa City and Davenport. Names of enrolled members include Daniel J. Farrel, William H. Oberhaus, Frank X. Efsisi, Barry Anderson, Edward J. Henle and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurent Council
Knights of Columbus
Burlington
Iowa City
Davenport
Daniel J. Farrel
Wiliam H. Oberhaus
Frank X. Efsisi
Barry Aneson
Edward J. Henle
Waward Ale
Clarence J. Schaefer
Lawrence
Flannery
Henry J. Unkel
Andrew H. Naw
Robert T. Naw
Mark Conway
William H. Schwab
Lee P. Koeniganecker
Clarence J. Brown
Albert B. Binbuft
Mike Bisist
Frank Z. Boland
Arnold Brugmann
James M. Fox
John P. Garet
Henry Cook
John Linham
Chael B
Interesting table shows proposed city hall tax impact
A pre prepared table outlines tax effects if the city hall proposition passes. It explains that taxes will not rise due to the new building, and existing levies will be adjusted to offset decreases next year. The table computes annual costs for property owners valued from $500 to $5,000, using a two mill levy example and bonds issued over twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity Hall
Cty Hall
City Hall
Couel
Tve
Rural Teachers Course Organized for Practical Aid
Ames Iowa March 38 Special Iowa State college plans a six week summer session for rural school teachers from June 16 to July 25. Two courses will offer practical help for one room schools with demonstrations of model teaching methods, agriculture and home economics. A model school on campus will use Ames youths to show proper classroom practices. The program aims to attract hundreds. fees are minimal as the Board of Education supports summer use of the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Towa
Jowa
C. F. Guriss
G. M. Wilson
Department of Agricultural Education
Frether
Assignment notice to creditors of George H Casper
George H Casper deed of assignment dated February 29 1913 conveys all non exempt property to the assignee for creditors B S Alnutt as assignee at Muscatine State Bank Iowa calls creditors to immediate payment and filing of claims within three months from March 7 1918 notices to all indebted and claimants Public notice from Muscatine Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Casper
Muscatine
Gard
George E. Casper
Freckles Vanish With Ethine Double Strength Ointment
A vintage ad promotes the double strength ethine ointment to remove freckles. It claims sun and wind worsen spots and urges readers to obtain an ounce from A. W. Morgan with a Monday pack offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Prairie Grove Windstorm Causes Minor Local Damages
The Sunday night windstorm caused little damage in Prairie Grove Ia with some small outbuildings toppled and window lights broken. Local residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs Anna Walter and family, and various relatives visiting West Liberty and West Branch areas. The report also mentions ongoing visits and illnesses among residents, including Mrs Will De Mean's mother with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Grove
Anna Walter
Springdale
Will Negus
West Liberty
George Downing
Lewis
TL. G. Gongwer
Pesther
West Branch
Hal Thompson
Tamily
Tipton
Clint Dice
Town City
J. M. Walker
West ‘Liberty
Glen
Chris. Madson
Petevale
W. Burnett
H. B. Pinney
Myrtle
Glen Walker
Will de Mean
Bankrupt Henry Bodman Faces Creditors Meeting in Davenport
In the Southern District of Iowa, Henry I Bodman, bankrupt, schedules liabilities of 0827.90 and assets of 13910.81 not exempt. Creditors of Muscatine are notified the first meeting to prove claims and appoint a trustee will be held at Thompson and Thompson, Mudcatine, Iowa, on April 8, 1912, at 10 oclock a.m. Ralph C Williamson, Referee in Bankruptcy, March 25, 1913. Also Gherry's Ady promotes shoe repair while you wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court For
Craditora
Thompson & Thompson
Mudcatine
Lowa
A. D
Ralph C. Williamson
Retteraen
Atalisia Obituary for Enoch Atkinson 1832 1013
Enoch Atkinson born May 17 1832 near Wrightstown Bucks died Mareh ifth 1013 aged eighty years ten months and two days. He moved to Morgan County Ohio in 1847 married Ann Hartin J and in 1805 came to Atalisia Town where Mrs Atkinson died thirty eight years ago. He went to Nebraska last fall to live with his eldest daughter where he died. Five daughters survive: W Burnett Strang Nebraska Mrs Francelia Groxen Minnesota Mrs Hila Corker Mitchell South Dakota Miss Tillie Atkinson Spencer Iowa and Mrs Lucy Stucker Atalisga Iowa. None were with him when he engane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Atkinson
Wrightstown
Bucks County
Morgan County
Ohio
Ann Hartin
Altlisss
Aun W. Burnett
Strang
Nebraska
Francelia Groxen
Minnedidis
Minn
Hila Corker
Mitshell
S. D
Tillie Atkinson
Spencer
Iowa
Lucy Stuckar
Atalisga
Engane
Funeral notices and local society updates in Strang Iowa area
The report lists funeral services for Mr Atkinson at the Presbyterian church with Rev CA. delivering the sermon on March 21. It notes visitors from Nebraska Colorado and Iowa, local moves, and families attending, plus weather damage from a Sunday storm and upcoming Ladies Aid meeting on April 2.
Muscatine Officials Schedule Special City Hall Vote
Mayor Conrad Koehler announces a special election in Muscatine Iowa on Monday April 15 1908 to decide if the city hall should be erected at a cost not exceeding ninety thousand dollars. Polls open at 8 am at Excelsior Hose House Second Ward Champion Hose House Third Ward Rescue Hose House Fourth Ward Relief Hose House with closing time set at seven pm. Official seals and witnesses included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Koehler
Muscatine
Iowa
Excelsior Hose House
West Third Street
Mose House
Sytnmore
Straet
Mulberry Avenue
Bleeker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tone
Tone Bros
Des Moines, Iowa
Tone Bros. Spices
OLD Gin
van Gent Grocery
Mrs. A. Riddle
Wilton
Mes
L. A. Atkison
Por K
New City Hall
Board of Education
Fania
L. C. Wise
Lews State College
Wright County Crop Improvement Associaten
Dean C.F. Curtiss
Wise
Hvestock
Montgomery County
Acy
Walter C. Pitts and
B. H. Blaes DE
Muscatine Lighting Company
Prairle Grove
Gherry
Ady
Atalissa
the Morawetz
CO. Auken
Toggery S
ADLER
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
East 2Nd St
Reeder Company
East Second Street
Burnett
George Jones
Nejs
Willisea
Halden
Colorado
Lillie Atkinson
Will Burnett
Strange
J. Corker
Michell
Ann Burnett
F. Croxen
Atkinxson
Michard Stiles
H. 5S. Hebering
Webering
T. C. Berry
Cheesebrough
Allen Smith
Rev. W. Hertel
Des Moines
Charles Healy
Moscow
Gladden
Charles Overman
Mickillup
Egbert Kin
E. Speers
Jees Overlmann
Harry Wallingfords
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
City of Muscatine, Tas
Atleet
Iw. B. Caple
City Recorder
Jones & Crane
Henry Miller
Savoy Theatre
New York
Charles Rann Kennedy
Fredrick Phillips
New York City
London
Wale
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