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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1899
Page
5
Charles E. Pickett of Waterloo named temporary chairman of the Republican state convention. Admiral Dewey was honored as he raised the admiral flag on the Olympia last Saturday with broad approval across citizens of all creeds and parties.
President McKinley recognizes Senator Gray for peace commission work and appoints him judge of the United States Court of the Third Circuit covering New Jersey Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Citizens posted a bond of 3000 dollars to the state central committee ensuring the auditorium in Des Moines would be finished by the convention date.
Capt. W. T. Rigby of Mount Vernon has been appointed by President McKinley as a commissioner of the Vicksburg National Park. He gained renown in Iowa last year for serving as secretary of the Iowa Monetary Commission.
Col. G. W. Evans of Wyoming has been chosen by the Republican state central committee as sergeant at arms for the upcoming state convention. Evans is a regular attendee at state conventions and his wide acquaintanceships are expected to aid him in performing the duties.
The Dubuque Times calls for a special legislative session to amend laws on special assessments for public improvements. It warns a Supreme Court ruling may prevent cities from taxing beyond actual benefits, risking halting public works next year.
The Traer Star-Clipper notes W D Lee of Toledo will not seek another term as the Fifth district member of the state central committee. Sherman Yates of the Tipton Advertiser is named as a candidate. Friends of Rathbun advocate his prior near-win and bid for recognition. Col Dows of Cedar Rapids is also suggested, risking a clash with Rathbun and himself if a home settlement is not reached.
The essay extols farming districts as ideal for boy education through steady work and home discipline. It cites farm origins of leaders like Sampson Schley Shafter Dewey and notes Admiral Sampson’s family statement urging several years of country life between ages five and twelve.
In a contentious exchange the Cascade Pioneer criticizes Mr. J. W. Coxsee of the Monticello Ex Press and Judge Leeds of Manchester for aligning ultra temperance views with the Republican party. The piece argues temperance can cross party lines and urges unity in promoting temperate living without political labels.
The Republican state central committee decides on a one day convention for August 9 to nominate state officers. A June two day plan suggested by Chairman Hancock was rejected as excessive. A three month campaign is deemed sufficient in an off year.
Reichart and Hull report strong shipping activity this month across Worthington Sand Spring and Hopkinton. They moved forty six cars of stock including hogs and cattle and three cars of wood Hopkinton saw the heaviest market with three hog cars on Monday and one on Tuesday.
The Odd Fellows and Rebeccas of Monticello hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Boyd at Matt Noyes place last Friday. The Odd Fellows gave Boyd a twelve dollar gold emblem charm and the Rebeccas presented his wife with a silver tea service. Oysters were served as guests enjoyed the evening.
A concise aphorism states that human imagination surpasses reality, hinting at the uncanny breadth of fear and wonder in thought. The line suggests that anxieties and visions may outstrip what actually occurs in life.
Local brief notes that Cascade will hold a vote on March 27 to decide proposed expansion of town corporate limits. Also covered are political candidacy announcements, a licensing dispute, a fatal incident in Cedar Rapids, county newspaper competition, railroad worker fatalities, and a long list of court actions and civil cases from nearby towns including Anamosa Monticello Maquoketa Martelle and deputies.
The judge’s calendar lists numerous probate filings and orders. Estates of Ballard, Haynor, McDaniel, Miller, Smith, Kellum, Ingram, and others see wills admitted, executors named, and bonds set. land sales approved. guardianship accounts and releases. monuments and real estate rents authorized. and various administratrix powers granted or limited. Civil actions include Jno W Waite v. county treasurer proceeding.
The Vinton Eagle urges George W. Burnham of Vinton as a Republican candidate for supreme judge at the state convention. The paper notes his prior bid, three years as a lower court judge, strong endorsements, and maturer experience, arguing he would strengthen the bench and serve the state with a seasoned legal mind. Benton County and the fifth district express support.
The Jones County Teacher notes that all town schools will take a vacation week of April 3 to 7 for Spring Institute in Wyoming Iowa. Lagrippe disrupts northern schools as many districts report closures. Oxford Junction expands library and lab materials. Onslow and Monticello report events, birthdays, and fundraising drives for libraries while several teachers move on to other careers or studies.
The annual session of the Jones County Normal Institute will be held in the opera house at Wyoming Iowa starting Monday April 8 at 9 o'clock for one week This will be the only session in 1899 with a strong instructor lineup including Dr Emerson HE White of Columbus Dr Henry Sabin of Des Moines and Amanda Kidder of LaCrosse Wisconsin The program promises ten half day sessions and an extensive entertainment course inviting all teachers and protective teachers in the county to attend
A legal quirk from Elizabethan times centers on two twin sons. A man leaves his estate to the elder and ten pounds to the younger. The elder, famed for long travels with Drake, loses a day and is persuaded by crafty lawyers to concede his brother’s stronger claim and depart with the ten pounds.
A woman who secured the last five yards of cheap silk was shot by another shopper who had waited since midnight. The incident stirs sympathy for the injured woman and raises questions about accountability for the assailant.
Five thousand spectators watched a field chess game in Bohemia last year. The board exceeded a mile square and 32 men were increased to 200 with 30 horses, far enlarging the old hall contest with living pieces. Passengers on transatlantic ships carry bicycles as baggage and travel to Isle of Wight resorts before London. A quip from New York Press appears amid miscellaneous quotes and an ad boasts Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets with no cure, no pay.
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