Democratic Plans in Second District Face Candidate Clash
The Democratic papers oppose Jos R. Lane as too respectable for Congress in the Second district. They nominate Capt. L. J. Rowell of Tipton, a 27 year old largely unknown outside his town. The judicial committee calls a new convention at Marion on October 1 to address the short term vacancy between election and January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aginst Jos. R. Lane
Congress
Capt
L. J. Rowell
Tipton
Judicial Committee
Marion
Ex Congressman Bynum Advises Gold Democrats to Support Republicans
Indiana figure and former chairman of the national Gold Democrats urges the group to vote Republican this year. He warns aiding Democratic tickets in states backing free silver and Bryan’s memory could bring bitter repercussions in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Indiana
National Committee of Gold Democrats
Bryan
New Year 5659 Began With Evening Rites At 6
The Jewish New Year started last Friday evening at 6 with the year 5659. Synagogues remained devoted all day Saturday as orthodox Hebrews avoid Christian chronology, sometimes using CE in place of AD when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Democrats nominate little known candidates in multiple districts
The state Democrats present few strong congressional nominees apart from Weaver Finn and Ney. Most nominees are unknown men who sought the nomination for vanity, while party strongmen rejected campaigns in several districts due to hopelessness of the contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Finn
Ney
Jones County banks cut time deposit rate to 4 percent
Banks including Lowell State Bank and Monticello State Bank reduced yearly time deposits from 5 to 4 percent. Eastern Iowa banks lagged, with some at 8 percent earlier in the year, but Monticello banks’ strong credit drew funds from nearby towns, causing a money glut until the adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Lowell State Bank
Monticello
Noyes Declines Nomination for Monticello Supervisor
Matt Noyes of Monticello township reportedly declined a Democratic county ticket nomination for supervisor. John McQuillen was substituted at the last moment, with sources noting Noyes’s strong record but claiming he chose not to run for personal or strategic reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Noyes
Monticello Township
John McQuillen
Noyes
Palmer
Democratic Paper Sees Gold Democrats Staying Out
The Des Moines Leader argues the state platform invites gold Democrats to stay out. It suggests the choice will affect national issues with congressmen elected district by district and predicts many Democrats will withhold support from the fusion state ticket as the campaign closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Democratic county convention at Monticello amid gloom
The Monticello county Democratic convention last Saturday showed low energy with five townships lacking delegates and others sending only partial representation. Proceedings appeared perfunctory as delegates spoke without hope amid a funeral like atmosphere, while Ben Miller’s tale of universal self nomination deepened the despair.
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Monticello
Ben Miller
Marshalltown
Ben
Democratic Editor Predicts Defeat in Wyoming County Ticket
Mr W I Chamberlain editor of the Wyoming Journal says the democratic county ticket will be defeated. The Jones county democracy meets at Monticello on Saturday to select its fall candidates. The republican county convention has nominated with little friction and expects a normal majority for the ticket this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Chamberlain
Wyoming Journal
Jones County
Monticello
School Board Proceedings Monrich Jan Sept 19 798
The Monrich school board met in regular annual session with Hicks Noyes Stirton Hall present. Bills were approved and orders drawn for contingent fund and various suppliers. The census, financial and secretary reports were accepted and filed. R P Smith elected secretary for the ensuing year with salary unchanged. Adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jts Hall
Wardware
Cicceene
McDonald & Morrison Mfg Co
Eee
Joe Peterson
J Sacobson
Ben White
Northrop
Pitas
Thos Kane &Co
American Book Co
Gion & Co
School Dooks
Harper & Bro
I Jackson
Jas Abelli
RP Smith
Fuller Warren Co
Hall
Noyes
R. P. Smith
Stirton
R. P. Savi
Sec
Oldest University Claim Linked to Ayhar in Cairo
A historic claim places the world’s oldest university at Ayhar in Cairo, noting its status as a major Moorish education center with records dating back about a thousand years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayhar
Cairo
Moharmedan University
Democrats Meet at Monticello Nominate County Tickets
The Jones County Democratic convention held in Monticello nominated L. T. Alexander for clerk of the district court and B. H. Miller for county attorney. Nominees for auditor, recorder, and supervisor positions were discussed with several withdrawals and acclamations as delegates from multiple townships participated. The session adjourned after naming several candidates and addressing representation gaps.
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L. T
Alexander Ammigop
Cee Cree Ee Tere Pe
Daley County
Abticney
Venee Eveecee
Midler
Sessed
Pulley
John Janssen
Monticello
Ben Miller
County Central Committee
J. H. Joslin
Fairview Township
G. E. Bishop
Monticello Township
L. T. Alexander
D. D. Rorick
George Johnson
W. D. Sheean
Uriah Barr
Milton Byerly
Oxford Junction
E. R. Moore
Rorick
Marshalltown
Moore
Jones County
Committee On Permanent Organization
Committee On
Cass
Hale
Madison
Scotch Grove
Wyoming
W. M. Welch
Cleveland
Welch
Alexander
Man Tears Bridge to Read Advertisements
An elderly man, sight impaired and lacking spectacles, rips a bridge to study painted advertisements. He explains his plan to take the bridge home to read the merchants' offerings and stock up on bargains for long winter evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Nebraska
Insurance Agent for Major Companies
Fire, lightning, tornado, cyclone and windstorm insurance handled by A. Matthiessen agent for Connecticut, Continental, Phenix and Hawkeye Insurance companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Matthiessen
Connecticut, Continental, Phenix and
Hawkeye Insurance Companies
Forty-Ninth Town Regiment Praised at Camp Cabare Libre
A detailed report by Wen HW Egbert and Dr FW Powers reviews the Forty-Ninth Town regiment at Camp Cabare Libre. It notes acclimation fever sickness in 12,000 person Second Division, 540 in hospital, with four companies on duty in Jacksonville and nearby posts. The officers are competent, furloughs and rations are provided, Major General Lee leads a 30,000-strong corps, and the Forty-Ninth is expected to perform well and bring honor to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen. HW. Egbert
FW. Powers
Cov. Shaw
Mortsninth
Forty-ninth
Jacksonville
Lee
Camp Caba Libre
United States
Gener Lee
Union
Local Caucus Chooses Officers and Township Ticket
In a Monday afternoon gathering with under twenty four attendees George H. Bennett was elected chairman and John Sheena secretary. The township ticket named trustees J. W. Conmey and justices Geo W. Miller H Dorgeloh John Hansen J W Curttright clerk G W Byerly constables Ed Smith A Kidwell J Curttright and for short terms Alspaugh assessor J G Joslin Anamosa Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caaucus
George H. Bennett
John Sheena
J. W. Conmey
Geo. W. Miller
H. Dorgeloh
John Hansen
J. W. Curttright
G. W. Byerly
Ed. Smith
A. Kidwell
J. Curttright
Alspaugh
J. G. Joslin
Washington Township Democratic Caucus Nominates Ticket
The Washington township Democrat caucus nominated a ticket including trustee J T McNally clerk John C G Curran assessor Thomas Hughes justice G I Cooley constable G W Klinkner and delegates to the county convention Gov McQuillen T J Finn Dave Stanton John Hardeman Clarence Beggs and Joe Gavin per Cascade Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Democratic Caucus
J.T. McNally
John CG. Curran
Thomas Hughes
G. I. Cooley
G. W. Klinkner
McQuillen
T. J. Finn
Dave Stanton
John Hardeman
Clarence Beggs
Joe Gavin
Cascade Pioneer
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Barker
Dave Hakes
Fairview
Countryman
Anamosa
Sheena
Hakes
Dave Kramer
Daley
George Miller
B.H. Miller
Olin
Mgr. Miller
Miller
D. D. Rovick
Oxford
Towneship
Blff
Oxford Township
Janssen
Richland Township
Clatirman
Charles Leffingwell
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Star Clothing House
Chicago Record
New York City
Dispatch
The
Urbana
Daily Courier
Madison Street
Chicago
Bateman
Monticello, Jowa
Bohiken
Hicks & Eilers
Jie
M. W. Herrick
Porny
Mon- A Tbeio
Jones Co
Iowa
Dubuque
Dulaware
Linn
Jones
Otice
J. W. Doxsee
Arco&y
Monti
Callo
Monticelo Bank
J. N. Hughes
Aulorne Y At’ Law
Cedar Rapids
Jon.souity
Stute
Wederai Courte
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Paes
Burqgeon
Congregational Church
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Poast
Conder Junction
Low
Wm. J. Coughlan
D. D.S. du Otts
P.O. Babcock
Actioneer
Piliessen
Jones Mid
J. H. Lathrop
Coton Ker
Towa
J. B. Smith
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