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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1880
Page
1
The Express reports that Indiana Republicans hold a majority in both state houses and a 16 vote edge on joint ballot. It notes praises and criticisms of candidate views on tariffs and portrays Democratic weaknesses, including alleged fundraising for “the Indiana mule-buying fund” and Calls for political mobilization ahead of the elections.
The Davenport Gazette endorses Major 8. Farwell as the Republican congressional candidate, praising his record as a citizen and soldier and urging voters to know the man. The piece also condemns Wade Hampton and discusses possible Democrat Greenback alliances behind Roderick Rose, with voter counts from 1878 and warnings for Republicans to stay alert.
Indiana Democrats blame Vice Presidential candidate English for the state defeat. Gov Hendricks and Sen McDonald lead a chorus accusing English of mismanagement and secrecy in fundraising and receipts. Critics say his unpopularity and poor organization cost Indiana and demand his withdrawal from the ticket.
Shanklin and Gen Manson lead a chorus of anger at English accusing him of stalling funds and mismanaging the canvass. Lee says English pledged money to Indiana but spent little, while Gray and Hendricks call for withdrawal. The party fractures over English's nomination and the vice presidential choice is left unbacked.
Prairieburg Oct 19 1880 editor notes Mr Conklin moved to a millinery store with Mrs Conklin famed for dressmaking. Haeussler family at home in Fleming’s second story meat market. Local burgh bustling with diverse business despite outsiders’ surprise. Shermans diggers abandon site after deep boring, new base chosen. Burglary at Tretz Bros and Welch DeWood stores. Parsons rig missing then tracked to Anamosa. Lightning harms Hancock clubs, stock sells high, corn at $9 per acre. Mrs Delaney sick but improving. Railroad prospects questioned. Parsons recovers horses and buggy in Cedar Rapids.
Jon Rice argues against Dr Barrows in a letter from Scorcu Grove dated October 18 1880. He says common sense alone cannot make a Christian and critiques Barrows view of salvation via external fear. Rice defends Bible revelation and Evangelical demand for sincere belief and moral living, urging a deeper faith beyond mere doctrine.
The Dubuque Association met October 14-16 at the Congregational church in Monticello. Rev. D. Jenkins joined the fellowship after a debate on creeds and dogma led by Jenkins with quotations from Mills and Hartley Coleridge. Dr. Bingham and Rev. Ephraim Adams also spoke in support of the same views.
The ministers and Spinghtes praised the hospitality shown by Monticello residents and said their lines had been cast in a pleasant place during the visit.
Notice sets election date November 2 1880 at Geo Haines office for township officers. Also includes Monticello Bank financials and multiple probate notices from Jones and Fones counties with executors Whittemore and Whittemore, claims deadlines, and payment requests.
Sam Kahn advertises a wide stock of men youth and children winter clothing overcoats Gent s furnishing goods and neckwear with the latest eastern novelties. He claims superior fall stock and offers a 10 percent saving due to a late purchase inviting customers to call and inspect prices and goods.
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