City Council approves street repairs and drainage work
The Muscatine city council in committee of the whole orders replanking and painting of East Second Street bridge over Mad Creek and the Isett Avenue bridge. It approves sidewalk projects, drainage ditch completion, and a railroad switching notice to cease between chestnut and sycamore streets. Registrars for wards are appointed: John Koehler, R. B. Baird, Chas. Guthrie, John Tillie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Nietzel
Ald. Hess
Citizens’ Ry. & Lt. Co
East Second Street
Mad Creek
Isett Avenue
Ald. Eppel
Zyl
Nietzel
Hahn
Grossklaus
Leu Ana Hess
Ald. Holmes
J. Womachel
Nebraska Street
Benham Avenue
Ald
Michael Hoffman
West Eighth Street
Ald. Leu
van Zyl
Mr. Phelps
Phelps
Eppel
Holmes
Leo
Hess
Schmidt
Briar
Rock Island
Milwaukee Railways
City Council Reconvenes and Approves Engineering Actions
The council reconvened with all members present. The engineer estimated fixing terrace damage on East Fifth Street at about one hundred dollars. The city attorney and engineer were empowered to act on the matter. The engineer was directed to extend the downspout behind city hall into a gutter. The cemetery committee was authorized to address a drainage crossing at the cemetery channel. The meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Schmidt
Ca. Leu
J. G. Dermidy
Ald. Hess
Otto Seidlitz
Chas. Freeman
Ald
Hess
City of
Muscatine
van Zyl
Eppel
Grossklaus
Holmes
Nietzel
Hahn
Leo
Ald. Holmes
Nick Herr
Ald. Nietzel
Ald. Eppel
Schmidt
East Fifth Street
Gustav Wels
City Recorder
Special Called Session of City Council in 1908
Special called meeting held in the Council Chamber on September 22, 1908 at 8 o'clock p m. Mayor Schmidt presided with Aldermen Eppel Holmes and Van on the roll call. The record notes the preliminary attendance and opening of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Eppel
Holmes
Van
Fourth ward council minutes and rope purchase approval noted
In the meeting, Third ward representatives Herbert Thompson and M. W. Stirlen. Fourth ward Rudolph Elfers and John Richley. motions were seconded by Ald. Van and Ald. Nietzel. The council adjourned with Gustav Weis as City Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Thompson
M. W. Stirlen
Rudolph Elfers
John Richley
Ald. van Zyl
Ald. Holmes
Ald
Nietzel
Gustav Weis
City Recorder
Muscatine Board of Health meets in September 1908 session
City Board of Health convened with Mayor Schmidt presiding. August 1908 reports show diphtheria quarantine, typhoid cases, births, and burials. Health and food officers presented totals including 779 animals slaughtered and one milk license requested. A nuisance complaint against Rabbi Bleeden was resolved in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
Schmidt
Ryan
Ald. Hess
City Health
Fulham
Ald. Leu
Honorable
Board of Health
City of
Muscatine
Iowa
Joseph Frankenreiter
Hanover Street
South Muscatine
PRSC
J. D. Fulham
Hackett
C. J. Hackett
Rabbi Bleeden
Bronner Bros
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Health Benefit
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease and prevents Bright's disease or diabetes when taken timely. It asserts the product strengthens kidneys and related organs, with A. W. Morgan, Druggist, as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
A. W. Morgan
Dawson Addresses River Convention in Clinton
Clinton Iowa September 24 The Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association held its annual meeting ending with a banquet in Clinton J L Giesler was named to the ways and means and resolutions committees C F Cadle joined the executive committee Congressman Dawson gave the address praising river development Roosevelt Inland Waterways Commission and urged a permanent waterways commission plus annual appropriations to build a comprehensive plan and reduce transport bottlenecks for commerce and national prosperity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
J. L. Giesler
C. F. Cadle
Dawson
Mississippi
Second District
Inland Waterways Commission
Roosevelt
White House
Republic
Mississippi Valley
Congress
Seaboard
Tidewater
Hazel Dell community notices and obituaries
James Vanatta Sr and son Frank visited Calvin Vanatta. Mrs Joseph Boney dies in Canada. funeral at Buffalo Prairie church by Rev T R Johnson with interment in Buffalo Prairie cemetery. Rev Johnson to preach there next Sunday. Various local visits and birth announced. Aubrey McGinnis welcomed a son born Sept 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
James Vanatta
Frank
Calvin Vanatta
S. Sherman Powell
Muscatine
Joseph Boney
Ed. Fox
Canada
Buffalo Prairie Church
T. R. Johnson
Buffalo Prairie
John Vanatta
Guy Potter's
Aubrey McGinnis
Mc- Ginnis
Chas. Walter
Aledo
Ill
Charles Vanatta
Floyd Hessman
Felix Vanatta
Fredinand
E. L. Sheppard
Burnice
Bertha Vanatta
Oakley McGinnis
Will McGinnis
Chas. Whitlock and Sons
Wilson Kimball
Electric Bitters Promoted By Havercamps Prescription Drug Store
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles and biliousness and malaria. It claims guaranteed relief and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the supplier with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Let Me Cure Your Gatarrh Gauss Catarrh Cure
An advertisement claims a quick permanent cure for catarrh by Gauss' Catarrh Cure. It asserts catarrh causes breath odor ulcers bone decay and loss of appetite and energy. The remedy promises to rid the system of poisonous germs and restore health.
Masonic Owa Lodge No 2 AM Regular Meeting
The Masonic Owa Lodge No 2 AF and AM holds its regular meeting the first Tuesday evening of each month. Members gather for district business and fellowship at the lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
OWA
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
J. A. Leyda
AU Kh. Muscatine
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
Knights OF Columbus Laurent Council
J. A. Bartemeier
G. E. A. G. Bestenlebner
Fin
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle Meeting Notice
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets on the first and eighth Fridays of each month at Yeomephall Corrbird and Avenue. All visiting members in good standing are invited to meet with Us. Elma Scott Secretary Alexander W Scott Protector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AI Association
Bloomington
H. F. Rodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Q. I. Howard
E. P. Day
Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Mall
Wim. Appel
C. H. Lemkau
Charlies Lockwood
LBRD
M. L
Muscatine Court No
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
H. G. Schoenig
Lecorder
Knights OF Fpsthias
Wyoming
Lodgd No. 76
K. of E
K. P
Iowa Avenue
Vretbees
B. W
Muscatine Castle
Yeomephall
Corrbird
Avenue
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Eagle Lodge
K. P. Hall
Town Avenue
Fred Beitel
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rosebud Reservation
Tripp County
South Dakota
Chamberlain
Presto
Chicago
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Presho
F. A. Miller General
GE C. B. Haynes Immigration
Marquette Bldg
Council
Council Chamber
Greenwood Cemetery
Catholic Cemetery
West Second Street
Wm. Bokenkamp
J. L. Giesler and
Mus
Catine
Mittees
Cc. E. Gauss
Gauss
C. E. Gauss
Marshall
Mich
Co. E. Gauss
Main Street
Marshall, Mich
Metzger
Muscatine Broom Factory
Coyner
Opera House
Mark Coyner
South Muscatine Fuel CO
Society
BE. P. Ingham
W. M
L. Johnson
Washington
A. Kk. Othmer
M. E. H. P. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
T. Ll. M. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
K. T
C. W. BH. Graff
Yeoman Hall
Daniel Borgstedt
Lester Smith
Pocahontas
Romona Council No
Maccabee Hall
Isabel Norton
Luella Bell
Wawpum
A A. Stark
Lk. C. Ingraham
E. C. Ingraham
O10
West Windr
U. U
Woodline
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emna Hoellin
Oracle
Kate Parvin
Recorder
Myrtie Shirk
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Ledge
Bb. Crow
A. C. Mupkinson
G. A. Ki
Shelby Norman
G. A. K. Hall
J. H. Munroe
Gus. Schmidt
L. B Alkens, W. PF
M. I. Goff
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
E Cock Sharp
Elks Hall
Lawa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Elks
Wm. J. Watson
John P. Breen
Banner Lodge
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mail
Oo. E. S. Electa
Letta Shafnit
August Othmer
Sec’y
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