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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1879
Page
2
A dense editorial piece argues Democratic gains, criticizes third-term opposition, and questions Patterson’s electability. It cites tobacco tax losses, praises Judge Holmes for unified Republican support, and notes Aldrich’s independent candidacy for Jones county superintendent amid local political maneuvering.
The piece attacks Mr. Aldrich for failing to secure nomination, citing Democratic endorsement in Washington and Richland townships while accusing him of political trickery. It notes rumors about his morals and official duties, claiming the convention rejected him and promising further publication of alleged business method proofs from the State Superintendent's files.
The piece criticizes Rev. O. E. Aldrich for alleged financial mismanagement of Institute Funds. It cites a State letter showing incomplete annual reports, missing certificate and examination fee tallies, and noncompliance with mandated monthly remittances to the County Treasurer. The text questions authority for issuing certificates without proper fees and notes 281 teachers and 115 fees in 1877.
An 1879 Jones County inquiry questions Aldrich's handling of teacher certificates and one dollar fees. It asks why 281 teachers produced 145 certificates and 181 dollars collected, missing funds, and whether 276 teachers in 1877 had reports of fees, with six specific interrogations about illegal shortfalls and accountability.
A letter from Mr. Somersby defends his motives amid Snooks controversy over political defenses of Johnson. The missive explains ridicule of personal abuse and denying signatures, while interspersed local notes report accidents, school attendance, and farm updates, including D. A. Paine’s hog barn with innovative feeding system and hog herd details.
To the Editor of the Express, a reader defends Webster as a lawyer and constitutional expounder while criticizing his moral weaknesses. The letter praises his Senate debate with Hayne on the Union as a true nation versus confederacy, notes contemporaries Stirner, Garrison, and Lincoln, and hints at Webster’s limits on opposing slavery.
The letter notes Rev. G Hitchie of Iowa City preached two Sabbaths for the community. The Ladies Mite Society met with Mrs. E Ketcham. Mr C W Smedly directed funeral services for a Saturday 3 PM by Rev. Ritchie. Floral decorations by Mrs W G Condit. Miss Head of Colorado sister of Mrs Smedly visits during bereavement. Miss Jettie Crawford returned from two months away and appears well.
Governor announces general election details for Iowa on the second Tuesday in October 1879. It lists Senate and House districts, appointed offices including lieutenant governor Supreme Court judge and superintendent, plus representative distribution across counties and districts and the vacancy for a congressional seat.
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