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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
8
City officials levy a special tax on Lot 9 Block 102 and Lot 7 Block 118 Original Town Muscatine Iowa owned by Charles and G John Hampe to cover 66 dollars for a concrete permanent sidewalk and publication costs. The amount bears 6 percent interest from the resolution date October 15 1908 by Mayor Barney Schmidt and City Recorder Gustav Weis.
On motion of Alderman Leu and second by Alderman Hess the council adopted the resolution and ordered the recorder to certify it. Following resolution action noted.
The Muscatine City Council resolves to construct a five foot wide permanent concrete sidewalk along the west side of Spring Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets in front of lot 5, block 115. If the lot owner fails to build within ten days, the city engineer will complete the sidewalk per city ordinances.
Aldermen approve temporary sidewalk in front of Fisher property on Fulham avenue and a four foot sidewalk on Poplar street between Sixth and Seventh streets. They also authorize brick crossings, gutter adjustments, street leveling, and alley repairs. The council directs specific house and property owners to repair sidewalks, plus bids for an Exelsior hose house sale and water hydrant mapping.
An advertisement argues against starvation for indigestion and promotes Kodol as a universal digestive aid. It claims Kodol digest all foods like a healthy stomach, rests the stomach, and avoids tonics or sedatives. The pitch offers a dollar bottle with a money-back guarantee and notes the product is made by E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago.
City board of health meets with Aldermen approving bills and transferring funds. They discuss extending gas mains on Lucas to Logan and East Second to Park Avenue. Health report covers September 1908 sicknesses.
The committee of the whole convened with all members present. They declined action on Dr Emma Braunworth and Charles Kleindolph petitions due to city ordinance. They discussed draining Blessing pond and the Rock Island railway outlet, proposing contractor Mr Phelps start a ditch if paid after January 1 1908. They ordered Rock Island Railway to repair Grandview avenue crossing or city crew would bill the company. They also ordered planking across East Fourth street and sidewalk prep on Poplar street. The session adjourned.
On October 16, 1908 at 2 p m the council met as committee of the whole to investigate a request from the Western Realty Co. After ground was examined and members discussed the matter Alderman Eppel moved that the council convene.
Notice is given that Martha A Beacham's purported last will was opened October 6 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa. A hearing for proof to admit the will to probate is set for November 10 1908 in the District Court. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted. Muscatine October 6 1908. W S McKee Clerk of the District Court. Louise Eversmeyer Attorney.
An application for a milk license to sell milk was reviewed. The animal was inspected and found in good health with sanitary surroundings. Dr. C. J. Hackett, Inspector, respectfully recommended granting the license.
Dr J D Fulhiams postage and toll bill was approved on motion Ald Leu sec Hess. Bills from A G Bestenlehner for anti toxin and Wm Van Zyl for Bolger family groceries were recommended for payment. Mayor submitted state health board request to analyze drinking water. referred to city health physician with power to act. Board adjourned on motion Hess.
Pine Mills Iowa residents visit relatives and conduct errands across nearby towns. Mr and Mrs R Bennett joined Mrs Fred Welsch for a Sunday visit. George Franklin of Montpelier shopped locally. Muscatine visitors include the Froehners and Mr and Mrs H J Hendricks. Spuds load trip by Irwin Allbee. Hartman family shopping trip. Mrs W Alteneder returns from Walcott visit. Mrs Sam Irwin ill. Mrs Johnson sale at Pleasant Prairie draws a large crowd and high prices. James and Anna Daniels attend Montpelier dance.
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