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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1903
Page
5
E. J. Woop declares his run for sheriff of Jones county in Anamosa on April 2 1903, subject to the coming county Republican convention.
The piece notes Mr. Roosevelt will likely hunt on his trip, questions future sheriff contenders, and suggests alliances around Senator Allison. It cites Harrison's Chicago campaign as solid but facing fraud accusations, and mentions Des Moines reception plans featuring large families, criticized by Cedar Rapids Republicans for childless editorials.
The President tours the West drawing large crowds with praised courage and good sense. A Northern Town citizen faces three years in the inebriate asylum, seen as a curb on drunken husbands. Dr Funk’s spirit world tale, Beecher, and a Des Moines Iowa idea debate ripple through party factions with Bryan and Stevenson urging free silver stances amid gold Democrats.
The text extols firm decision as essential to success, arguing that initiative beats overcautious, indecisive living. It cites Barrow and Dr. Johnson to urge timely choices, noting that prompt, purposeful action marks promising youths who choose quickly what to do.
The Des Moines Capital describes Colonel William J. Bryan as a superb orator with a calm, persuasive style. At Mr Rhinehart's Jeffersonian banquet, Bryan concluded a long program, drawing vast Republican and Democratic applause and prompting late-night cheers.
The Olin Recorder reports Col. E J Wood as a candidate for Jones County sheriff. A longtime Anamosa businessman and active Republican, he is portrayed as widely popular with strong support and a high likelihood of nomination.
Senator Tillman faced harsh reception in Detroit after calling Sherman’s army bummers, chicken thieves and carpet baggers. The Dubuque Times faults both Tillman and the local lecture association for intemperate utterances fueling anger and sectional prejudice.
In his final sermon to be read across the Episcopal diocese, Bishop Huntington of New York denounced ministers who attract followers by softening the doctrine of punishment. He argued English translators used hell to reflect the Lord's word and warned sinners face either retribution or annihilation.
Hopkinton city council awarded the water works contract to Des Moines Bridge and Iron Works for 6970 dollars. Three bids were filed by W. D. Lovell 7236 dollars G. H. Meredith 7126 dollars and the winning firm 6970 dollars.
Dearborn and Sons loosen a blast last Tuesday yielding many carloads of stone after two drilled holes and 400 pounds of powder per hole. Tax collection at the county treasurer’s office keeps Mr. Petcina and deputy at work late nightly and early mornings, and they are rapid calculators.
Mrs. D A Wynkoop of Maquoketa died last week after a long period of illness.
In Delmar the waterworks measure was defeated by a small majority while Oxford Junction approved a one mill library tax. The issue mix includes murder identification in Belle Plaine and local notices on funerals, burns, dams, and property suits in Jones County.
The advertisement argues that consumption is curable when treated early with Scott s Emulsion. It warns that neglected consumption is often incurable and urges prompt use to check the disease, citing Scott & Bowne chemists and druggists nationwide.
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