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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
1
The article notes R W Terrill of Manchester was chosen Grand Commander of the G A R in Iowa. It also mentions political tensions in the Fifth District over money and gold standard and cites George L Finn seeking Congress in the Eighth District, opposed by Col Hepburn.
Delaware county candidate H. Heatherle surfaces for state treasurer with decision resting at the Republican state convention. Frank F. Merriam, also from the county, seeks state auditor and may be used by opponents to weaken Merriam’s bid. John Herriott is expected to be renominated for treasurer, leaving Heatherle aiming to blunt Merriam and Jones county delegates voice support for Merriam.
The study shows Polk and Scott counties with large valuations yet small moneys and credits, while Boone Cedar and Jones counties vary widely in money and credit figures. Veteran L D Carlton of Oxford Mills is 82 and served in the Ninth Town Infantry. John McGarry's Dubuque trial ends in second degree murder conviction. McKinley life in war era to be profiled by McClure's July issue. Independent of New York may change to magazine size.
Unanimous resolutions from the Fifth district Republican convention in Iowa praise the national war effort in Cuba and the Dewey victory, pledge loyalty to the president and the 1900s gold standard, and commend Gov. Shaw's administration while praising Rep. Robert G. Cousins. The report also notes a court decision in Blackhawk County over Rev. Geo. E. Scott, and newsroom changes at Cascade Courier.
W M Squiers, former Monticello resident and long time Chicago transit figure born October 2 1832 in New York state died at his Chicago home last Saturday evening. Funeral conducted by Masonic order last Tuesday. The Chicago Times Herald biographical sketch notes he rode the first horse car on North Chicago Street Railroad and rose to general superintendent before later roles in Monticello and Chicago transit and stock supervision.
Wensten Iowa April 9 1897 To whom it may concern we are using Iome Comfort Ranges purchased of Mr Clark salesman for W I R Co three weeks ago and they are just as represented in every way They are much cooler to cook on than the cast iron stoves Good heaters and perfect bakers Would recommend anyone to buy a Home Comfort Range Signatures Mrs Freep Wurtz Mrs A A Hummer
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