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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
2
A political notice announces Rosent H. Camppty of Ireton Iowa as a Republican candidate for the Clerk of the Circuit or County office. The misspelled text confirms Nomination and party backing.
A Republican delegate convention will meet in Mauricetown on Wednesday September 26 1900 at 11 00 a m to nominate candidates for county offices Including Sheriff Auditor Treasurer Recorder Clerk and Attorney General The basis of representation uses township votes cast for Leslie M Shaw governor in 1899 with one delegate per twenty five votes or major fraction Absent misreadings local county committee will convene at 11 00 a m at the hotel All voters upholding Republican principles are urged to attend.
A Republican caucus in Plato Township will meet at the center schoolhouse on Saturday September 22 at 8 o'clock to elect three delegates to the renomination convention at Des Moines. John Vander Berg is the favored candidate to oppose the unpopular nominee Harry Melrose for the recorder post, described as a reliable businessman with sturdy habits.
The Maurice convention selected his son for nomination noting he is fully qualified and as worthy as any man available.
The text notes Bryas advocates a republic where the coach owner coach man mistress and maid all share equally in benefits. It questions how such equality would be achieved and suggests Adlai be asked to pool and share salaries if elected.
In this year of elections Sioux county republicans must nominate only candidates with spotless reputations for honesty and manly moral attributes. A single weak choice could weaken the ticket and reduce Republican majorities and representation in state and congressional conventions.
A Maurice Review note likens the Sioux County race to a Cheap John campaign. It observes several candidates roam the county seeking nomination while only a few publish regular announcements in papers and imply only a couple of outlets exist locally.
The passage notes Anthony Te Paske as the logical nominee for county attorney and expected to reflect credit on the county when elected. It also mentions Anthony TePaske as a sure winner.
The text questions Watt Harry Melrose's value to the Republican party and suggests nominating a more deserving candidate, arguing the current aspirants fall short. It reflects local political dispute without detailing specific events or dates.
George Brewster, Republican candidate for clerk of courts, spoke in Hull yesterday praising his prospects. He said his qualifications bolster his candidacy and warned against backing Gold Standard advocates, predicting its maintenance would outlive him. The quote attributed to William Jennings Bryan appeared in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 16, 7896.
Every laborer mechanic and tradesman in Rock Valley is busy for some time. Plenty of work at good wages is not likely to swell the vote for Bryan very much.
A murky line hints Sioux County may favor George Brewater for a clerk position next year. Local chatter points to potential candidacy though details remain unclear.
Rock township Republicans announce a caucus at Ta Ber office on Saturday evening September 22 to nominate delegates to the county convention and township officers and to conduct other business as needed. C. W. Kent, Chairman.
Gerrit Leeuwrck died Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Klay after a long illness contracted in the Philippines. Born in the Netherlands, he came to the United States at eleven and later served with Company E of the 62nd Iowa Volunteers. The funeral was at Holland Reformed Church with G A R members and Co. E, 62nd Iowa Volunteers, in military funeral rites. He leaves a sister, Mrs. R. Klay, and a brother in Minnesota.
John D. Gunter died at 80 in Sioux county after moving from Elkader in 1889. He married Celia Crowley in 1898 and had one child. The Catholic Order of Foresters conducted a large funeral sermon by Rev. Father Phelan, reflecting strong community sympathy.
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