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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1897

Page

8

Convention Turndown and Regional Political Tensions

The piece notes a Cedar Rapids convention set for August 18 with 1 540 delegates led by Polk County at 57 delegates and Jones County with 16. It mentions Uncle Horace and Kerr Daniel Kerr of Grundy Center while discussing Judge Leggett of Fairfield and Debs promoting a cooperative socialist commonwealth amid silver and gold standard passions in Dubuque Derby.

Uncle Horace Kerr Daniel Kerr Grundy Center Cedar Rapids Polk County Jones’ County

Delegates Named for State Democratic Convention

At the Anamosa county Democratic convention held last Saturday afternoon delegates were chosen to attend the Democratic State Convention in Des Moines yesterday. The slate includes E. R. Moore F. W. Miller B. A. Monger G. J. Bishop W. J. Campbell L. O. Hay Ed Foley C. A. Leffengwell A. Strratleck E. Newman J. B. Ellison and R. Stirton.

Anamosa Des Moines E. R. Moore F. W. Miller A. Monger Bishop W. J. Campbell L. O. Hay Ed. Foley C. A. Leffengwell A. Strratleck E. Newman J. B. Ellison R. Stirton

Library Fire at State University Destroys Rare Books

Lightning struck the university library in Town City last Saturday destroying $100,000 worth of books, some of which were exceedingly rare. A fireman was killed while combating the flames and the loss is a serious blow to the university. The legislature will be asked to aid in starting a new library.

the State University Town City University

Book Co sues Iowa college president for damages

The American Book Co sues President Gates of an Iowa college for 100000 dollars claiming libel in a pamphlet about the book trust's methods. The piece notes little patience with Gates' apologies for Herron but supports Gates in opposing the publishers' combination.

The American Book Co Gates Iowa College Book Trust Herron

Cowan Seeks Republican renomination for Jones County Superintendent

Mr Tom J Cowan current county superintendent of schools announces candidacy for renomination at the fall Republican county convention He is serving his second term and has shown active and enthusiastic leadership in education In Jones county Cowan has a strong record and many friends urging a third term in line with party precedent

Tom J. Cowan Cowan Jones County

Resolutions of Jones County Democratic Convention Scrutinized

A Cedar Rapids Gazette report on last Saturday's Jones County Democratic convention shows resolutions with fractured syntax and a blend of policy critique. The text denounces Iowa tax policy favoring the rich, attacks Republican leadership and calls for universal taxation, and advocates bimetallic coinage with equal gold and silver tender.

Jones County Cedar Rapids Iowa

Normal Institute session opens in Monticello with 172 teachers

Jones County Normal Institute in Monticello under County Superintendent Cowan reports 172 teachers enrolled with plans to grow this week. Lectures on pedagogy by J. F. Saylor and O. H. Longwell, plus civics and economics, mark a full program as faculty and staff receive strong praise.

HEE Jones County Normal Institute Monticello Cowan Monticello School J. F. Saylor Lincoln Nebraska Saylor Iowa Agricultural College O. H. Longwell Highland Park College Des Moines Jones County W. N. Clifford North Des Moines High School D. M. Kelley Kelley Colfax

Primary Reading Emphasis Highlights Monticello Institute

Miss Nettie Sleeper leads Monticello schools in primary reading using synthetic methods with model recitations and post-session questions. The institute features round table lectures each afternoon from 2 15 to 3 o clock, delivered by instructors. Superintendent Saylor spoke on Child Study, Prof. Clifford on Money, Eva D Kellogg on Nature Study, and Dr. E E White of Ohio is noted as a speaker.

Eva Kellogg M. E. Church Emenson EF. White Opera House United States Jones County Institute FE. Winte Columbus Ohio Nettie Sleeper Monticello Miss Sleeper Saylor Clifford Eva D. Kellogg Evanston Tllinois E. E. White Ohio

Jones County Supervisors Proceed With Various Petitions And Bridges

The Jones County board reconvened and acted on multiple items. Clerical errors in assessments were reported, physicians were employed for the Oxford township poor, tax remissions granted, and several bridge repairs approved with warrants issued. County officers were appointed and warrants for various expenses recorded, including bridge work and road improvements.

Board of Supervisors Jong County B.S. Mellish Oxford S Jos Kersey Oxford Junction J. A. Hirt Wee Jones County Oxford Township W. H.cuick T. D. Smith Monticello Township J. Sweezy Wiscesinehta Peck Jonan County Firerish Cook W. TP. Guta Bard Bo Walters Nepal Tring Tf. Garbett B. Lyon Wm. Overly FBI Sokot Gammmitsee Otheron Aeth Win McAbeer Eal D. W. Cunningham Henry Folkers Clark BenUey Clark Alto HW. Dunn John Shedeek Lorenson Lal J. PB. Powells W. HL Guick Frank Bailey HW. Grimins Eal Gov A. Tochr A. CG. Peet Eal G. Peets Barbar WJ. Sokol F. M. Wicks Ty J. Dunn A. HL Morry Shaw E.G. Peet WW. Suber Peet Barker T. A. King, Jr Castle Grove Mile Township Warrint H.C. Freeman Hale Township Wash Townson Dican Oxford Bridge Old Bridge Grick Com HE. S. Richardson Board of Supeervisors Janes County J. K. Johnston W. Beschcheck Nourse D. Mc Donald Labor Eesernere M. Wyks Hilo Waic N. D. PT Ferocevics

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