Republican State Ticket Names for Iowa Election
Republican slate lists Leslie M. Shaw for Governor J G Milliman for Lieutenant Governor Charles M Waterman for Supreme Court Charles L Davidson for Railroad Commissioner Richard C Barrett for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Republican County ticket names L M Carpenter for Representative Tyr Ah Dunn J R Clay as Supervisors with townships Rome Wayne Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Charles M. Waterman
Scott County
Charles L. Davidson
Sioux County
Richard C. Barrett
Mitchell County
Odell Nominated for Anamosa Penitentiary Warden
Sheriff Odell of Delaware County plans a bid for warden at Anamosa penitentiary before the next general assembly. Delaware County Republicans have adopted a resolution urging their representative to vote for Odell.
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Sherif E. H. Odell
Delaware County
Anamosa Penitentiary
Odell
Mulot Law Signatures Sought in Jones County
The Oxford Mirror reports an effort to collect signatures to enact the mulot law in Jones county but expresses doubt that enough signatures will be obtained to reach the threshold.
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Oxford Mirror
Jones County
Democratic Tilt in Dubuque County Cited by Des Moines Leader
The Des Moines Leader notes a shrinking Democratic majority in Dubuque County from 5000 to 1000 and warns it could vanish without a more liberal and tolerant spirit being shown.
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Des Moines
Dubuque County
Wright Nominated by Floyd County Democrats for Legislature
B F Wright, a professional third party prohibitionist, has been nominated by Floyd county Democrats for the legislature. He lands among third party prohibitionists whose consciences prevent voting the Republican ticket.
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B. F. Wright
Floyd County
New Code Set for September 27 Distribution
The new code will be ready for distribution on September 27. Individuals who have not filed their application for a volume with the county auditor should do so immediately to be accommodated before October 1 when the code goes into force. The code will be in one volume and cost five dollars.
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Noah Bigley
Willhoft
A. T. Burley
Will
Wilaeboth Stivers
Winl, Byerley
A. i Byerley
J. A. Byorley
Mary A. Byorley
Chag
Wh. Johnson
Josnne
Thor. McQuillan
John Tt. Burwell
R. W. Johnson
Mom. Boukenap
RE. W, Johnson
Iim All Assete
Hia
S. Ratate
John Brown
Mary Brown
Aclaima
Tyane Tay
Wrst
Michael, Mahoney
Carrie H. Shean
Nual
DP. Cunningham
Dussis D. Sopen
Horn
Guardian
Edward M.thompson
Anna
Walch
Mary BE. Neville
Progressive Report
Win
Dickerson
Holt
W. D. Shee
J. O. Peturs
Apprinisers
Martin McCormick
HH. M. Carpenter
Ahiall
Eatate
Simon Mead
M. W. Worriele
Hazel
Mattle Moud
M. Brown
Gov
Moud
Iowas Democrats Stand With Bryan On Free Silver
Mr. E. M. Carr of the democratic state central committee telegraphs the New York World that Iowa Democrats and populists remain loyal to Bryan and free silver. They will make no concessions to gold Democrats whose votes they are seeking this fall.
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E. M. Carr
Democratic State Central Committee
New York World
Iowa
Bryan
Spicy report on county convention at Oxford Junction
Dr. Geo. R. Moore of Oxford Junction presents a humorous view of the county democratic convention held last Thursday. He notes a comical aspect not found in other papers and offers an insightful, nonpartisan observer’s angle on the event.
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Oxford Junction
Geo. R. Moore
Krouse Taxpayers Convention Fizzles At Center Junction
Mr J G Krouse planned a county ticket at Center Junction but attendance was too light to fill offices. He is preparing a private ticket and will circulate a petition for Australian ballot. He lists candidate names including Representative J G Krouse Supervisor Wm Krouse and Sheriff D Soper and welcomes inquiries.
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J. G. Krouse
Center Junction
Wm. Krouse
D. Soper
Democratic Thunder at Oxford Junction in Jones County
A chaotic Democratic convention in Oxford Junction features the Monkeys and Parrots as factions clash over credentials and leadership. Key figures include D. D. Rorick, J. A. Joslin, W. D. Sheean, P. B. Bailey Jr., S. H. Brainard, J. A. Voorhees, E. R. Moore, C. A. Wherry, James Whalen, and George Rogers. The ticket chosen includes Sheean for representative and Voorhees for sheriff amid star chamber maneuvers and comic theatre.
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Madam Blavatsky
Joslin
Jones County
Anamosa
Col. Judge
Annie Besant
Star Chamber
W. JD. Sheean
Fairview
P. B. Dailey, Jr
Wayne
S. H. Brainard
Wyoming
J. A. Voorhees
Monticello
E. R. Moore
C. A. Wherry
Oxford
James Whalen
Geo. Rogers
Richland
Jno
Jansen
Hale
W.D. Sheean
P. B. Bailey, Jr
Tucasulo
George Rogers
Ada Woes No
Pretty Dead but Tough. IT A Brown in Springville
A reflective column notes IT A Brown in Springville Fairview Jones county on high ground with stagnation for 50 years aside from aging. It laments youth rudeness and dead-town mischief fueled by undirected fun, contrasting small-town inertia with crime risks. An unprecedented September heat spell gave way to rain breaking the drought.
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Fairview
Jones County
Mil ler to Move Innoffee to Anamosa Next Week
From the county pages the Olin Recorder notes B. H. Miller plans to relocate his Innoffee to Anamosa, expected to occur next week. Also mentions Bro Chamberlains Eye-Sight and a visit by the same fakirs gamblers and beer venders seen previously at Monticello, now in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Recorder
B. H. Miller
Anamosa
Bro. Chamberlain
Orford Mirror
Wyoming Journal
Monticello
No Hope No Enthusiasm in Anamosa Caucus
The Anamosa Hureka reports a sparsely attended democratic caucus held last Saturday in the courthouse with too few voters to form a delegation. It notes a McKinley majority over 900 in the county dampening Democratic ambitions.
New Wyoming Rule Requires Certifed County Superintendents
The attorney general says the new code requiring county superintendents to hold a first class or state certificate or diploma will cause trouble in half the counties this fall. Candidates must obtain a certificate before qualifying or be barred when the law takes effect October 1.
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Wyoming Journal
Sunday Beer Trains From the Oxford Mirror
The Oxford Mirror reports Sunday excursions offering various rates for beer outings and prize fights. A recent Davenport round trip was priced at $1.15, with some trips under one fare round trip, drawing substantial profits for the railroad company.
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Oxford Mirror
Davenport
Jones County Fair Season Impresses with Strong Attendance
The Oxford Mirror reports Jones county hosts two fairs four days apart with large crowds and above average attractions. Racing and other features stood out, making the county fairs notable this year.
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Trom
Oxford Mirror
Jones County
Jones
Memorial resolutions honor long-serving Jones county lawyer
An hour of the district court last Tuesday was devoted to J. L. Sheean, a 37-year Jones county bar veteran. Judges and fellow lawyers expressed deep respect for his honesty, diligence, and courteous conduct, offering resolutions recognizing his contributions and requesting they be recorded in the court.
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District Court
J. J. Sheean
Jones County
Sheean
J. §. Stacy
Mr. Sheean
B. H. Miller
C. M. Brown
M. W. Herrick
F. O. Ellison
J. W. Coxsee
Davis McCain
Remley
Unclaimed Letters in Monticello Post Office
Advertised Sept 14 1897 list of unclaimed letters includes Bennett Richard Hubert E Morton EH Restelhoeber J Rees John Tuenquest Chas L T Alexander P M.
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Monticello
Bennett Richard
Hubert E
Morton EH. B
Restelhoeber J
Rees John
Tuenquest Chas, L. T, Alexander, P. M
Anamosa District Court Opens with Long Docket
The September term convened in Anamosa before Judge H M Romley with a light docket expected. Grand jury named and several cases continued or continued for service. Probate matters include multiple estates admitted to probate and executors appointed. Woman's Suffrage Convention in Jones county announced for Sept 16 and 17 at the Congregational church with speakers Anna Shaw and Henrietta Moore.
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District Court
Anamosa
H. M. Romley
John Bates
Joronan
W. J. Milla
Milton Byerley
W. A. Ladd
Andrew McDonald
Paenham
M. Poot
Jones County
T. I. Breanbrack
W. S. Glanville
Florence Miller
Des Moines
Bert Clay
Hale
Mary Carter
Onslow
J. J. Wood
Amnosi
Anna Shaw
Henrietta ST. Moore
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Leslie M. Shaw
Crawford County
J. G. Milliman
Harrison County
Republican County
L. M. Carpenter
Rome Township
W.S Barker
Wairview Township
J. W. Waite
Wyoming Township
Hiram Arnold
T. J. Cowan
Ty, AH. Dunn
Wayne Township
J. R. Clay
Hale Township
K. O. Peters
Fairview Township
T. B. Kent
Madison Township
Democratic Thunder
National Hall
Miller
Johnson
D. D. Rorick
Seville Johnson
A. Green
J. M. King
Wesley Southwick
Rome
A. Stratileck
J. L. Joslin
Wm. Lamey
Madison
Centre Committee
Mason and Dixon
Central Committee
Committee On Permanent Organization
J. A. Joslin
Conference Committee
Gerhard Eilers
Illinois
Mr. Miller
Brainard
W. D. Sheean
Fegan
Foley
Sherif
Kulhave
Voorhees
Mr. Brainard
Cramer
Rogers
IT. A. Brown
Springville
County Papers
Royal
Royal Daking Powder CO
New York
Mr. Cowan
J. L. Sheean
the District Court
C. A. Whiting
H. D. Smith
Whitney
H.D. Smith
Doughiss H. Suthils
O. R. Ricker
Ed McGovern
M. Poet
Hank
Geo
Wabasha Rolter Mill Co
R. Moore
J. G. Johnson
G.W
G. L. Lovell
M. J. Byrne
Geo. L. Lovell
Lizzie Green
Rachael Honek
Ida Jeffries
Carson & Simpson
Ella Langdon
Copeland & Martin
DaNoon & Co
DeNoon
Dominic Ponsen
Frank Koppes
J.T. Chandler Ys
W. H. Alexander
John McDonald
Arlondo J. Byerley
Frank A. Byerley
Uriah Metcalf
Livermore & Rogers Ve
Ellen Callahan
W.T. Shaw
D. A. Poot
J. W. Witte, Co
Kathe Moran
Eb, Snyder
A. J. Burke
A.J. Burke
H.W. Sigworth
Thesen Valen
Douglass J. Smith
Nancy A. Suckett
M. W. Sterrigk
Arthur Rey
Anamosa National Bank
John Gerdes
Annamosa National Bank
H. Gerdes
Mary Zimmerman
Kiatharine Kaspar
Ad Iften
J. O. Peters
John Buten
John Stutt
Kelly & Tannyhill
J. Horr
T. B, Horr
Abbie F
Driper
Lealie
Draper
J.B. Carteron
Wm. Tasker
Tasker Bros
Henry G. Tasker
Henry K. Tasker
Wm. S. Tasker
Chas. S. Weiss & Co
Frank Fisher
James Spellman
Henry Neumber
J. N. Peterson
J. B. Johnson
BE. Rhinehart
Elizabeth W. Taylor
John Taylor
Michael McDonell
Deiderich Poppe
Anna Poppe
Robert Snowden
James Hill
Jos. Champion
W. H
Prairies
Star Clothing House
Monte Tieotle
Jonas Coluna
Duebuque
Delaware
Linn and
Oulue
J. W. Doxsee
Ansy
Monti- Avollo
Down
Monticullo Banik
J. N. Hughes
Acavorney A'’ Law
Gudar Rapids
Town
Dones
W. A. Mirick
Offico
Calla
T. B
Kent
Oflico
Main Street
Postoffics
J.E
E. L. Dilmore
M. D
Physicians and Surgeons
Syonamore Street
Blrst Street
Free
Montcallo
Rundle
Wim.d. Coughlan
D. D
Hloka & Kilora
W.B. Pearson
D.D.S
Otago
Lown
J. H. Lathrop
Towa
The
Lovell State Bank
Grantlan T. Lovell
Uous
R. 0
George L. Lovell
GC. Burton
I. Riekleis
J. 4. Hall
J. W. Doxace
Tlorman Bandhouse
Nicholas Holst
C. J. Wilson, M.D. C. M
Fulton, Iowa
Knittoype Joffi
C. R. Ricker
Olive
Monticeleo
Bohlken
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