Union County Election: Nominees for Local Offices
The notice announces election for One Representative One Treasurer One Auditor One Sheriff One County Superintendent Coroner Five. One Surveyor to fill vacancy Two Supervisors to be held at the Opera House Monticello August 17 188? commencing 11 AM. Each township gets delegates for votes for John A T Wall Secretary of State and for each division township or fraction. Delegates listed for Greenfield Hale Jackson Madison Monticello Oxford Puebla Correll etc. Total delegates county wide noted with secretary and committee details.
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Jo Nominnaty
Monticello
John A. T. Wall
Dirov
Greenfield Hale
Jackson
Madison
Monticelio
Oxford
Tuebla
Gro Washingto
Wayne
Wyoming
Methodist divine I W Thomas to face tribunal for heterodoxy
The Rev Dr I W Thomas famed Methodist preacher is to be arraigned in Chicago on charges of denying scriptural inspiration and endorsing probation after death. The sermons cited are presented as evidence for expulsion from the denomination. His views, however, are echoed by many clergy across orthodoxy.
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I. W. Thomas
Chicago
Democrats Question Nominating This Year to Aid Republicans
A county editor argues Democrats should skip conventions this year to let Republicans grow stronger. It cites Georg H Jacobs withdrawal from Treasurer race in Rome and promotes S L Easterly as a suitable candidate if Rome aligns. The piece urges unity to avoid factional conflict and ensure smooth convention proceedings.
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Geo. H. Jacobs
Jacobs
Firth
L. Easterly
Rome Township
Easterly
Rome
Hasterly
Ozford Mirror
Ife
Derr
Olin
Treasuryship
Geography and county politics in selecting a representative
The article argues against using geography to allocate political offices, noting past convention patterns and questioning why county location should grant special rights. It cites Iowa's year Republican convention deviation and contends state institutions serve all citizens, not a single locality.
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Brownbrook
Russell
Iowa
Sane
Locality and ability weigh in penitentiary candidate fight
An Iowa editorial argues that choosing a representative from the vicinity of the Additional Penitentiary offers no intrinsic advantage and that broader state interests must guide the selection. It questions local claims by Ercanbrack and endorses Calkins as better suited in terms of knowledge and statewide responsibilities.
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Brenanbrack
Calling
Calkins
Anamosa Penitentiary
Anamosa
Ercanbrack
Wyoming
Ny&t
Jones County
Iowa
Ereanbrack
Ercaubrack
Breanbrack
Representation Dispute in Jones County Grows Heated
Anamosa Eureka reports ongoing debate over legislative nominations in Jones County. Support favors Dr. Calkins or BL. Mreaubrunek with emphasis on local familiarity with State institutions such as the Penitentiary and fish hatchery, while critics urge fair regional representation for Fairview and western portions.
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Furela
Melean
Lovell
Montivello
Jones County
P.O. Bishop
Greenfield
Col. Shaw
Andamosa
Yoran
John Russell
Onslow
Jones and
Cedar Counties
Calkins
House of Representativ
Cedar County
Russell
Sin Marto
Calkans
Modent
Adew
Audie Tor
House
Mreaubrunek
Joaq
Fairview
Stecemus
Fririvas
Farnytkn
Candidate Brackenbrack Praised for Legislative Fitness
The piece argues for inspecting institutions to guide wise laws and urges honesty and intelligence in selecting assembly members. It endorses Brackenbrack as a capable, fair minded candidate with strong knowledge of law who would serve his township and state well.
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Abela
Brcanbrack
Clearness and Candor in County Representation Debate
A Monticello letter to The Express discusses the Representative question and favors Breanbrack for the county seat role. It argues fair districting, notes Breanbrack's legal practice and local service, and compares his qualifications to Dr. Calkins without negativity toward either candidate.
Farmer’s views shape county convention and representative choice
A farmer voices insight on county politics urging selection of capable leaders for the Supervisor and Representative roles. He criticizes choosing by locality or wealth, stresses labor and agricultural understanding, and questions the value of doctors and lawyers as lawmakers. He cites past representation for Anamosa and Wyoming and endorses John Tasker’s Farmers’ Institute remarks.
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Ferpresa
Tnances
H. Clark
Anamosa
Maj. Farwell
John Tasker
Farmers’ Institute
Tirst Winter
Anmmosa
Farmers Oppose Agricultural College Backed Candidates
A letter from Wat Brazelton denounces the agricultural class and Iowa City school for lawyers and doctors, claiming bias in court access and funding. He urges Jones county voters to select competent agriculturists from their towns and oppose candidates Calking Breanbracks and Yoran, urging no change.
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Iowa City
Agricultural College
Jones County
Jonas Country
Dr. Calking
Breanbracks
Jawenakine
Iowa
Yoran
Wat
Brazelton
Ginn Announces Sale of Agricultural Depot on South Cedar
H W Ginn informs the public he sold an old Agricultural Depot on South Cedar Street to Anton Matthiessen and acquired Coxsee and Rigby’s stand. He invites old friends and patrons to visit and notes improved facilities for agricultural implements and farm machinery, with favorable terms from top manufacturers.
Local car dealer touts Bugwines and wagons for low price
An advertisement for Louis Cook Celebrated Standard Bugwines and Spring Wagons proclaims style durability and full warranty. Also offers leather goods and double and single harnesses from Tarny ARE FULLY WARRANTED. Located near Watters Meat Market on Main Street Anamosa Iowa. Court notice: will of Khas smith opened for probate July 20. Final hearing set for September term.
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Louis Cook
Watters
Main Street
Anamosa, Towa
Prrouma & McKay
Towa
Jones County
Wiqm LE
Clark
Circuit Court
Seid County
Khas Smith
Denes County
Walt Y
J.A. Chapman
Cork
Iowa
LH. Whith
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