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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
5
Auditor of State B. F. Carroll Clerk Supreme Court John Crockett Supreme Court Reporter W W Cornwall Railroad Commissioner Te A Dawson listed among state official offices in a short extended notice.
The republican electors of Scotch Grove township will hold a caucus at the Center school house on Saturday October 3 at 2 p m for nominating candidates for township offices. By Order of Committee.
The Third district will not welcome Cummins followers in the congressional contest after Henderson’s withdrawal. Interest rates are rising with Cedar Rapids Gazette noting rates of seven to eight percent versus five to six a year ago. President Roosevelt canceled his Western trip due to injuries from a trolley accident, and communities awaiting a visit will accommodate the revised plans.
The Democratic party re asserts the Kansas City platform in fourteen states while eleven states fail to endorse it, leaving the party divided. Analysts expect lively moments at the opening of the upcoming national campaign.
Sam Wright of Tipton withdraws from the Democrats nomination for congress in his district. The move draws little comment since no Democrat appears to have a chance to win in the upcoming contest.
The passage urges papers to examine how the primary election system operates in Polk county and to remember the upheaval of the recent congressional primary campaign with accusations of fraud and counter charges.
The Iowa Capital editor sparked debate over the shelter plank to gain a place on the resolutions committee at the state convention. It appeared in last year’s platform without criticism, but Lars Young’s ambition amplified the discussion.
Monticello did not send representatives to the Oxford county Democratic convention held on the 19th. A long list of delegates and alternates was chosen, yet none attended, an unprecedented occurrence. The convention was reportedly affected by the county fair week.
Friends of the speaker mourn his retirement though they condemn the move as a mistake. Republicans in the Third district plan to name a new candidate at Hampton today and pledge strong support, foreseeing a decisive victory with a large plurality.
The democratic judicial candidates Judge Preston and S. K. Tracy of Cedar Rapids and B. H. Miller of Anamosa toured the fair on Thursday. They discussed politics and expressed optimism about Jones county’s outlook. Tracy, a respected lawyer, impressed Monticello audiences.
A compact rendering of Pope's verse extolling a rustic, self sufficient life. It contemplates contentment in fertile acres and a tranquil routine, praising health peace quiet and unremitting privacy. The speaker desires unseen living and an unremarked death with no grave marker.
A two year old child drowns in a water tank near Paris Iowa. A Sheriff transfers Miss Elliott to Independence asylum. A widow sues a saloon for death caused by liquor. Smallpox quarantines near Hopkinton. Grand jury predicts many indictments in Linn County. A railway wreck near Bertram kills two 18 year olds and injures J H Moran.
The Democratic county convention at Oxford Junction last Friday presided by Ben H. Miller nominated the county ticket by acclamation. Candidates named include Clerk of Court A B Calkins of Monticello Auditor John Armstrong of Martello Recorder W H McKean of Onslow County Attorney C J Cash of Anamosa Supervisors R M Peet of Fairview and Henry Klahn of Oxford Junction.
Secretary Shaw defends reciprocity while discussing the republican doctrine of protection, underscoring his conviction in balanced tariffs and free trade principles.
Chicago to New York and return on Nickel Plate Road priced at 23.30 with Oct 3 4 5 6 departures and return by Oct 14 1902. Three daily trains with ves tubed sleeping cars and American club meals in dining cars from 84c to 1.00. Chicago depot Harrigan St and 5th Ave. City Ticket office 111 Adams St. John Y. Calahan General Agent at 113 Adams St. Chicago.
The Wyoming Journal reports S. K. Tracy of Cedar Rapids selected as the third nominee for judge on the Democratic ticket replacing John M. Redmond who declined due to business demands. Tracy, born in Burlington Iowa, has thirty years in law and railroad company service, and is praised as a clean fearless and incorruptible candidate fit for the Eighteenth Judicial district. Jones county welcomes Tracy as he visits.
The piece notes a Democratic appeal to German American voters and cites Congressman Charles K Wheeler of Kentucky condemning funding for Prince Henry's entertainment. Republicans Grosvenor of Ohio and Gillett of Massachusetts defend German goodwill and criticize Wheeler's remarks.
Hon S. S. Wright, nominating for congress last week, filed a formal withdrawal from the ticket citing business obligations. A convention committee will fill the vacancy, consisting of Judge J R Caldwell of Tama, J T Hamilton of Linn, and E R Moore of Jones.
A provocative note on divorce costs and marriage from the New York Press. The writer mocks fashionable stockings and wedding gowns while arguing about women knowing games and the influence of money on large sums.
Monticello hosts another acclaimed fair showcasing its long standing reputation. The event draws favorable attention to the community and reflects the beneficial impact of such gatherings on local life.
The Cascade Pioneer notes many locals have settled into a comfortable stance as moss coats trees and rocks, while neighboring towns gain attention for their mossy displays and blossoms.
A brief line notes women and work statistics in a style comparing labor to dough making. The text suggests domestic or kitchen work as a metaphor for economic measures without detailing specific facts or figures.
The Monticello fair awarded premiums to dozens of entries led by Lucy Atkinson and Mabel Atkinson for preserves and quiltwork. Entrants included Otis Crabapple jelly Apple butter and patchwork items with winners across apples, pumpkins, jockeys, and farm produce from towns like Cascade Anamosa Scotch Grove and Wea Union.
Details show travel on September 26th and 27th via Nickel Plate Road with a return limit by October 28th by depositing tickets in Cleveland. Three daily trains offer vestibuled sleeping cars and American Club meals from 30 to 100 cents, plus A la Carte meals. City ticket office at Chicago Adams St. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 115 Adams St.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the right tonic for children's growth and lasting health. It features rugged men of Oak Timbers and emphasizes sturdy constitutions built on proper nutrition, promising growth support from Scott & Bowne chemists in New York with a $1.00 price at druggists.
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