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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
5
The slate lists Leslie M. Shaw of Denison for governor, J U Milliman of Logan for lieutenant governor, and K O Barrett of Osage for superintendent of public instruction.
The coming election in this district features two key offices, representative and senator. Republicans nominate Frank J. Sokol of Jones county for representative, praised for integrity and practical judgment. Col. J. T. Moffit of Tipton is the candidate for senator, a shrewd lawyer and Spanish-American War veteran with a long Cedar county background.
Ex Senator James Harlan, once counselor to Abraham Lincoln, dies last week leaving a mark as Iowa’s leading intellect and statesman. His towering mind and kindly, strong presence earned trust and shaped the state through Civil War era reconstruction and political development. He retired in later years to enjoy family and national admiration.
Franklin county hires a special agent to locate and collect delinquent personal property taxes. The plan could boost county revenue by forcing speedy collections, since the treasurer cannot feasibly canvas the entire county for unpaid taxes.
Republicans in Jones County claim broad majorities could elect their entire ticket by about 500 votes on election day. They warn against overconfidence causing voter apathy and stress civic duty with the election in three weeks.
The report notes Fred White facing a tough campaign week as large Dewey audiences draw crowds and enthusiasm. White cut short his speech and may revert to the issue of free silver if the excitement subsides.
The article notes inquiries into whether E R Moore the Democratic candidate for county superintendent holds a first class certificate as required by law. It states willingness to publish facts and grades if Moore provides them and signals a request for information.
The article contrasts Dubuque’s clean carnival with a Cedar Rapids event noted for immodest displays. It suggests Dubuque seeks to restore its reputation after a prior race meet and boasts about its recent carnival.
Republican nominating conventions across districts are finished. Senator Gear reportedly claims 78 votes on the joint ballot, a large majority over Cummins, and is generally conceded to be his own successor.
President McKinley will pause briefly in Manchester on his way from Sioux City to Milwaukee arriving at 9 45 in the morning. A committee led by Judge A B Blair E M Carr R W Thrill R B Robinson and Dr C C Bradley will handle the reception arrangements.
The democrats of Jackson county have nominated a ticket headed by Senator Thos. Lambert of Sabula with Representative William A. Blessing of South Fork, Treasurer Fred M. Alden of Maquoketa, Sheriff Henry Ryan of Fairfield, Superintendent C. C. Dudley of South Fork, Coroner Dr. O. M. Ide of Union, and Surveyor James McKillop of Union.
Capt J F Merry assistant passenger agent of the Illinois Central railroad is described as a good Methodist. He was elected as a lay delegate at the upper Iowa conference to attend the general Methodist conference to be held in Chicago next year.
Cascade citizens held a mass meeting last Tuesday evening to determine steps to secure improved railroad service from the Milwaukee Railway Co. on the narrow gauge line.
Mr Francis L Coder of Center Junction and Miss Etta Belknap of Amber wed at the Methodist parsonage in Wyoming on October 3.
Geo Osborne of Hale received a bullet wound in the thigh after fooling with a revolver he did not know was loaded. The incident underscores accident risk and highlights firearm safety.
A C Walker a leading Farley businessman and longtime resident died last week. His death marks the loss of a prominent local figure whose efforts helped shape the town’s commercial life.
Senator William B. Allison visited Monticello and Anamosa in Jones County last Saturday en route to Marion. Crowds greeted him at depots, with a brief, patriotic speech praising prosperity and the republic, followed by a school-teacher district list from the county’s fall term.
J. W. Corbin chairman of the Democratic Committee and Commander Post 342 writes to Cedar Rapids Republicans conveying that Fred White aided the enemy and is unfit to vote for governor. He cites White’s Davenport speech and alleges disloyalty to the republic, urging Democrats to oppose him.
A September record from the district court clerk shows issued licenses for Robt Maurice and Elsie Byerly. Geo W Kramar and Maud Graves. J E Robinson and Minnie C. Ralston and Minnie B Stickley. Chas D Simons and Nellie C Snyder. W F Washburne and Mary Chopper. Chas A Cline and Grace M Smith. Thomas L Connery and Mary L Byole. Napouleon P Smith and Mertie Dixon. Fred Druet and Bessie Burns. Wm S Johnson and Charlotte Sweesy. Peter D Holmes and Grace Rafferty. Vince Sobotka and Emma J Vlach.
Since July 4 1899 there have been 258 applicants for certificates 185 received certificates and 68 were rejected The county holds 12 to 16 hold over two year certificates About 185 teachers are needed to fill school positions in the county.
Clifford Paul, the republican nominee for county superintendent, is praised as a bright capable educator. Twenty five laborers are at work on the Anamosa sanitary sewer project expected to finish before cold weather. Monticello’s stalled sewer plans are noted as a potential investment.
Multiple cases summarized with verdicts of guilty and pleas in diverse matters. Mugene Rown and Wesley Battin tied to breaking seal to crate while Battin's case continued. A H McBride found guilty of assault by trial. burglary charges in Sintovn and associates pled guilty. Ben Kellum case dismissed with costs. Toward and Mumford cases pled guilty for penitentiary escapes. Fritz Bohrends seeks reform school with matter continued to next term.
The Iowa Democrats in convention endorse the Chicago Platform and call for free coinage of both silver and gold at a 16 to 1 ratio. They condemn 1873 demonetization of silver, argue it raised gold value and taxes, and urge the standard silver dollar as full legal tender alongside gold. They warn monometalism harms industry and liberty and advocate against demonetization by private contracts.
Local notice states payment of the highest Chicago market price for old iron copper brass hides furs and rags with prompt attention to inquiries. Contact home office of L Worn Anamosa Iowa by telephone or mail. Also an advertisement for Weeks Break Up a Cold Tablets claims cure none and price two cents.
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