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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
3
The Monticello Express reports a sharp Republican rise in Monticello township from a 54 to 224 plurality, noting 35 defective ballots reduced the margin. Democrats helped by opposing Bryan but supporting McKinley, with some Democrats voting Republican to rebuke Bryanism.
The Express reports ending a unique campaign with tempered remarks about democratic candidates and consistent backing of the Republican Party. It condemns free coinage and currency debasement while avoiding personal attacks on local opponents and rejecting sensational political theatrics.
The Anamosa assault on County Attorney Herrick is described as unprecedented in the county. Officials tied to gambling on fair grounds led a sectional, covert campaign with falsehoods to sway voters, while Herrick’s integrity kept him steadfast. Monticello showed overwhelming support with 281 votes, signaling Herrick’s strong statewide position.
The piece reflects on post election calm and the role of campaigns. It emphasizes that voting expresses public judgment on governmental affairs and party policies, not mere preference for individual office seekers. It argues campaigns reveal principles and uphold good government.
This report tabulates Jones County votes by township for the years 1892 to 1895. It notes Republican and Democratic plualities in governor and secretary of state races, highlighting a 278 Republican plurality in 1895 and a 352 Republican plurality in 1894.
Advertises lowest Atlantic rates for first and second cabin and steerage to be secured via A. I. Jackson agent for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway at Monticello Iowa. Outward and prepaid options offered.
A Sharp exchange prompts supporters to fling campaign buttons at critics who cry I told you so or I knew we wouldn’t win, reflecting rising tensions after a tight race.
The essay discusses religious revival as a tool to lead people toward better life choices. It praises self examination and inward conscience while acknowledging emotion driven revival may fade. It warns that some converts may backslide without ongoing guidance and self accountability, yet hopes for lasting improvement through disciplined moral growth.
Castle Grove notes H B Clark closes fall term in district No 2. Miss Trula Kenyon ill at home in Britt after a summer fall. Hon F O Ellison of Anamosa spoke on republican issues at schoolhouse No 2 with P O Babcock present. Miss Josie Kehoe teaches district No 8 exhibition praised. Gee Davidson return from Canada. Miss Mary Davidson with him. District No 5 closes with Miss Gilroy teaching. Misses Fagan attend the district No 8 exhibition. Frank King seriously ill. After a six week vacation across six Iowa counties and three in South Dakota the writer resumes township news sharing local happenings.
Riverside school in Scotch Grove township reports 18 pupils enrolled for the month ending October 30 with an average daily attendance of 17. Ten pupils were tardy at least once while sixteen total tardiness incidents occurred. pupils never absent nor tardy include Pearl Stine Anna Stine Illa Hildenbrandt Leona Webster Alpha Wright Ethel Rice Ira Stine Earl Stine George Hildenbrandt Roy Wright Delbert Stine. Minnie E Rice, Teacher.
Catharine L. Nash born July 9 1867 Center Junction Iowa died October 25 1896 Oakland California from typhoid fever She studied at Cornell College graduating 1891 and married H L Nash March 8 1892 in San Bernardino California They lived in Oakland from 1894 till her death and left a husband a young son and her widowed mother in Center Junction She joined the M E church and lived a devout Christian life. Her body lies near the Pacific coast.
A soggy last Friday saw Monticello host Republican meetings with Judge Leeds and Col. Welcome Mowry addressing crowds. Gold Democrat Sam G. Sloane spoke against Bryan, while yellow Bryan badges and electric sound money signs lit up a decorated town with bands, glee club, and generous suppers.
A compilation of quotes on democracy and education argues that mass literacy and public funding for schooling are vital to liberty under the law. It notes the shift from rule by a few to wider sovereignty, with emphasis on informed citizenry and social necessity. The piece cites varied sources including Educational Review and London Fun, plus a remark on parrots and the first U S post office.
A New York Herald story describes the bag game where a loaded ferocious child is placed in a bag and lifted by bystanders to provoke loud shrieks. The scene ends with a fleeing 8-year-old. The article also recounts a Stratford Coventry drive joke from the New York Sun about tourists swapping drives in England.
Hour Bros from Scotch Grove in Jones County announces for sale surplus goods and nursery stock from their farm. Offers include buckwheat flour, bran, potatoes, rye, hay, teams of animals, a buggy, posts, and 20 000 fruit trees and grape vines. Stock to be sold before November 0th with delivery limited after that date. They claim goods priced to par with gold.
Notice is given that a paper purporting to be the last will of John Ryan, deceased, was filed in the Jones County District Court and read. The court set December 7, 1846 for final proof and probate at the December term, requiring interested parties to appear and show cause why it should not be admitted to probate. Dated November 3, 186. Clerk J B McQuinun.
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