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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
5
Democratic handlers in Jones county retire after a failed Cummins bid. The item touches on socialists and anarchists, a dramatic bomb incident aimed at a royal couple, and debates over railway and express company rates. It notes a Cedar Rapids Republican judicial convention, Lenox college commencement, a wartime survivor in Dyersville, a hanging in West Branch, and a Martello barn fire.
The Democratic county convention met in Monticello on the morning of the 4th to select delegates to state congressional and judicial conventions. Thirty speakers and delegates from Anamosa Olin Oxford Junction Monticello and Lovell townships attended briefly with R C Stirton and B H Miller initiating delegate lists and speeches.
Cascade Pioneer reports Gov Cummins appears set for a hard battle despite a vigorous campaign. Observers say the race narrows as opposition solidifies and the public weighs the incumbent's record and leadership.
J. S. Brownell announces candidacy for the Jones County supervisor post, subject to action of the Republican county convention. Wyoming Iowa May 28.
The Wyoming Jornal urges John S. Brownell as a county supervisor candidate, subject to Republican county convention. Brownell, a former New York State arrival and Madison township farmer, has been Jones County mayor for three years, praised for thrift, prudent city administration, and progressive spirit. He seeks eastern Jones County support for nomination.
Joseph C. Ramsey born April 18 1835 in Plain Grove Pennsylvania was one of eight children. He taught in Ohio and Iowa, married Martha A Dickey in 1863, had five children. He served as agent for the C N W R R at Amber for 28 years, joined the Anamosa Congregational church, and died after a life of public service. He and his wife were active in the community and Masonic fraternal circles. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev Beaver and Rev Dutton officiating.
A mischievous pupil Billy Jones writes a boast on the blackboard claiming he hugs girls better than any boy. The teacher disciplines him after school, while classmates taunt him, and Billy cryptically answers that it pays to advertise.
H G Halsey declares intention to run for the office of county recorder, subject to the action of the Republican county committee on May 21, 1906.
A. Matthiessen announces candidacy for sheriff of Jones County subject to action by the Republican county convention. The declaration frames a campaign path and party backing for the forthcoming selection.
Hopkinton Leader News reports the death of Gus Merriam at his daughter’s Ashland Oregon home last Thursday. R G Crawford suffered a finger injury from a plum thorn and received treatment. Doctors Cummings operated on Frank Wood’s young son at Sand Spring to remove a large tumor. The funeral of Mrs J S MeElmeel was held in Delhi. she had been a long time county resident who recently lived in Worthington.
Letters addressed to Mrs. H. A. Taft and Miss Zelma Bailey remain in the Monticello post office uncalled for, awaiting pickup by the addressees or proper patrons.
Passenger announces a round trip from Chicago to Buffalo N Y via Nickel Plate for June 9 10 11 with return by June 25. Ticket office location Nickel Plate Room 298 No 113 Adams St Chicago. Fare listed as 12 25.
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