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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1896

Page

5

Political outlook and party positions in Jones county

The Waterloo Tribune and Marshalltown Statesman back Palmer Buckner. Hurst of Maquoketa on the democratic ticket gaurantees Curtis reelection. Delegates named for the republican judicial convention at Marion October 2 divide by Linon 26 Jones 14 Cedar 12. Jones democrats predict McKinley leading by 500 votes locally.

Marion Linon Jones Cedar Jones County McKinley

Battle ground shifts in the middle west says Tribune

The New York Tribune places the battle ground in the middle west while Iowa Republicans expect a 60,000 plurality for McKinley and believe the real fight lies elsewhere.

New York Tribune Middle West Iowa McKinley

Democratic candidate backs rival in Wyoming Journal

W. S. Chamberlain the county attorney hopeful and publisher of the Wyoming Journal endorses M. W. Herrick the Republican nominee in the same race. Chamberlain asserts he can judge who is the better man.

W. S. Chamberlain Wyoming Journal M. W. Herrick Chamberlain

Crowds Flock to McKinley Home in Canton Last Friday

Seventy five train loads of people visited McKinley at Canton last Friday. A pilgrimage of people to the home of a presidential candidate surpasses any prior campaign turnout as crowds surround his residence day and night.

McKinley Canton

Death of Judge Wm P Wolf in Tipton

Judge William P Wolf longtime jurist and former congressman died at his Tipton home last Saturday night at 9 o'clock. Born December 1 1833 in Stark County Ohio he practiced law taught school and entered politics while serving in the state legislature and later the senate. Funeral services were held in Tipton on Tuesday with 47 members of the bar in attendance including several from Jones County.

Wm. P. Wolf Tipton Stark County Ohio Cedar County Town Infantry Collersville Tenn Rothrock Internal Revenue Lincoln State Senate Judge Wolf Jones County J. L.sheean Davis McCarn, II M. Remley T. R. Brcanbrack F. O. Tlllson W. D. Sheean J.L. Stacy C. J. Cash M. W. Herrick J. W. Doxsee

Monticello GOP bettor bets Nebraska win over free silver advocate

A Monticello Republican wagered $35 last Friday that McKinley would carry Nebraska against a local free silver advocate. The bet reflects the political tension over monetary policy and regional support during the campaign.

Monticello McKinley Nebraska

Judge Caldwell for Congress Endorses Chicago Platform

Tama county judge Caldwell accepts the Democratic nomination for congress presenting himself as a supporter of the Chicago platform. He pledges to vote for bi metallism and free silver 16 to 1, opposing monometallism and McKinley ism while urging voters to back Bryan. He argues monometallism harms land values and producer prices and vows to present the case to the district.

Judge Caldwell Tama County Congress Chicago Democratic Party Carlisle Republican Party St. Louis Indianapolis Ohio Cleveland McKinley William Jennings Bryan

Crawford resigns from Democratic caucus in Whitewater

Cas cade resident Benjamin E. Crawford, once a Whitewater township Democratic committeeman, announced his desertion with a warning that the party risks soul searching as it embraces socialism and other isms. He left the meeting after speaking.

Cascade Whitewater Township Franklin Pierce Mr. Crawford

Cedar, Jones, and Luin counties weigh judge candidates

Cedar county will present attorney Trechler to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Wolf. In Jones county Judge J S Stacy and H M Remley are both candidates. Liun county has no candidate yet.

Wolf Cedar County Trechler Jones County J. S. Stacy H. M. Remley Liun County

Jones County Officials Report Receipts and Bridge Work

A detailed county ledger records unclaimed fees returned to the treasurer by clerk J B M Queen, plus motions approving coroner Kent and constable Frink reports. It surveys the 1895 tax remission denial, school fund expenditures, and a long roster of bridge repairs and new structures across multiple townships with specific amounts and warrants.

J. B. M.queen Clancy Wm. Rodgers Washington Township T. B. Kent Joseph Blick H. O. Frink Board of Supervisors Jones County Sree Ie Permanent School Fund Iowa County Board of Supervisors Ccc. c Monticello Township FA Woorhers Matthiessen Clark Jia Groon Scotch Grove Township N Holst Sayin Ep Doe Goo Balster Ccccs Ceeseeere Richland Township Crostoon Ccc J W Beatty Far Peale Rae Hines James Huggins Jackson Township PJ James Venter Junction J A McDonald P B Lewis Hale Township Eerie Uae Wiliam Orr Oxford Township LF Zeller JH Lathrop Rome Rummel Earl Millers Etree Clay James Hamilton Mera Lene Wales Fudge Robert Scrogeie Henry Helsey Waseca Ares “Elke Joseph King Peteind Ceenees Ceereceen Nes Clark GB Bishop Fred Matthiessen Fueweatian Dees Jude W OW Button H Bohlken JB Smith PY Conner Baresee D. A. Bristol Rome Township Olin J. W. Cartwright H. C. Freeman Cedar County Freemont W. A. Guick John Mitchell John Street Wyoming Township D. H. Sheritt Madison Scotch Grove Madison Township T. Platner Sec O. P. Hanson A. F. Dillett Clay Township Lee’s Madi Board of Supervisors of Castle Grove Township Downerville See Deer Creek P. BE. Black Homer Hanna Monticello Maple Street O. G. Meyers Kitty Creek IF. D. Slauson J. B. Corbin Iron Bridge Wm. Stambaugh Cass Township Stacy’s Place L. Osborne’s Sherman Place Anamosa Lumber Co J. W. Curttright Wayne Township J.W. Curttright J. Clark O. G. Meyer Dunn, Com Ehardson HS. Tenaragon H.S. Itchardson J.B. McQuinn

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William McKinley Garret A. Hobart New Jersey Secretary of State G. L. Dobson C. G. M’carthy John Herriott Milton Remley Supreme Court Scott M. Ladd E. A. Dawson Congressional Robert G. Cousins John B. McQueen H.S. Richardson Miles Cook E.G. Pret F. J. Sokol Waterloo Tribune The Marshalltown Statesman Hurst Maquoketa Curtis Cousins Supervisors Proceedings WBS Tom J. Cowan T. J. Cowan Richarpson Sadie E. Buckner B. H. Reece Jonesa County Joe Whitmore SBT Chas Bowers John Young LH. S. Richardson Richardson Dunn C. M. Brown Sutherland Thropp LK Miller Lewis Star LD Yeas Sokol Peet Glick Louisa Marcellus Poor House Bred Brown Independence A. L. Fairbanks Fred Brown M. W. Ferrick Total State OF Iowa Trne Harry Joseph Bingham Iowa Children’s Home Society T. D. Carhart Cedar Rapids Sonor Grieg Ieo Roard Peet—Wima Byers Lewis Selver L. J. Rose Glick—John Rita Schokol P. Lehmalfeldt Tolbert Edwards Roepe Onnane J. Sakon la Wolf Graok COM Geo. Stout J.C. Arnffith D. 2 Sigworth OB. G. Pew. Com Lost Creek J. B Corbin Whitewater P. Hanson J. J. Fagan Scatch Grove Wayne Townships J. 23. Corbin Wa. Sutierland. Com la Greenfield Township Red Stable Place N. W C. W. Murfield Place Murfield Fairview Township Jos Same Plank B. I. Matson HS. Ricthaardaon McClure Tarbell Ottawa Freeport Jonesboro Charleston Galesburg Quincey Alton Illinois Thom Herbert Clancy Julia Clancy Henry Clanc J M Waldron Alvin Elijah Cornel Jam Tney Geo Courtney P Hibrandt George Hildenbrandt Fowler Strawberry Hill John Johnson Fowler ROYA United States Royvar Baking PowdEr Co New York Awaraca Anamona Towa Illanda Mile Tiello J. W. Coxsee Reney Monticello Bank J.N. Hughes Amornty Indone G.W C.L. Lovell Jankers Ollce Bidwell Opera House W. A. Mirick M.D. Pee and Surghon Congregational Church Calla M. D. Lee Olle Omlee QO. H. Schipman Mallor Shop Flist Street Mato Street Postofice Center Junction J.E E. L. Gilmore M. D. Paysicians and Surgeons Offiea Byanmore Street Mirai Street Monticallo Town O. B. Rundle Monticallo Bank Postoffico Wm. J. Coughlan D. D.S Entist Guise Hioka & Kilora Atore Ww. B. Pearson, D.D.S Oitiao Shaw Godworth's Anamosa J. H. Lathrop J. B. Smith Joan Gibson Mr. Hienry Boulken Padlor Saitings Hicks & Wilers’ Dry Goods Store Hawkeye Merchant Tailoring Second St Times R. Zacher
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