August 1887 Local Happenings Recap at Monticello and Nearby
The Express notes August 1887 events in Monticello: marriages of Mrs H O Rice to William Joslin and Charles H Shipman to Miss Jennie Linnell, a birth in Scotch Grove, Rev George LeClerc’s preaching call to Oxford, and Elmer Hicks returning from New York. A revival at Sand Spring converts over fifty, the Loveland farm sale at $27 per acre to Henry Jacobs, and bee stings from a nest after boys disturbed it. August saw one day at 100 degrees, 3.33 inches of rain, and a light frost on the 24th. Dr Mershon survived an accidental laudanum overdose after night-long care by Drs Phillips and Mirick. Warrant confusion leads to an arrest mix-up in Wayne township. Teachers' institute in Wyoming lists Monticello teachers. The Maquoketa river trip by Stahler Jennings Hicks ends in Monmouth due to low water, with a brief Maquoketa stop for ice cream and lemonade, then return and a swearing-in of the married party.
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Monticello
the Express
H. O. Rice
William Joslin
George FE. LeClerc
Oxford
Johnson County
Joseph Milne
Scotch Grove
W. D. Magee
State Center
Diagonal Road
Charles H. Shipman
Misa Jennie Linnell
George E. Scott
Elmer Hicks
New York
Sand Spring
Foote Brothers
Loveland
Scotch Grove Township
Henry Jacobs
Martin Thoenn
Irving Mirick
J. W. Mershon
Teachers’ Institute
Wyoming
Nettie Sleeper
Clara Wier
Susie Webber
Maud Sleeper
Mary E. Clark
Frances Fisher
Lou Stambaugh
Carrie Fryberger
Kate Maurice
Nellis McConnon
Ella Eberhart
Winifred Smith
Nellie Hogan
J. L. Smith
G. W. Stahler
A. P. Jennings
Charles Northrop
Frank Gill
BE. H. Hicks
Maquoketa River
Monmouth
Maquoketa
The
Express
Stubbler
Jennings
Monticello Electric Co. bills reflect new July rates
The Monticello Electric Co informs patrons that July bills were sent at old rates by an oversight and the new rates take effect July 1 1912 under Ordinances 396 and 420. Rates listed range from 15 cents per 1000 watts for 15000 watts or less to 9 cents for over 80 000 watts with a 50 cent monthly minimum. Excess paid will be credited on August bills.
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Monticello Electric Co
Wis
Hosiery and a Reworked Masterpiece Tale
The piece recounts Carlyle finishing the first volume of his work the Wrench Revolution and sending it to John Stuart Mill. A servant burned the manuscript, leaving Carlyle with no notes. He reread in despair, then labored two more years to complete a second version.
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Carlyle
John Stuart Mill
Mill
Tam o Shanter Inn Inspires Ghostly Return
In Ayr Scotland Tam o Shanter Inn is described with its simple front and lamp as the scene Burns made famous. Tam leaves after a lively evening, travels home in a fog and is halted by ghosts amid a fierce storm.
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Tam
Shanter's Inn
Ayr
Scotland
Robert Burns
An Infernal Gift and a Hat Trick for a Derby
Miss Martindale frowns at a wedding notice for Schuyler Van Horn and Helen Martindale as a ticking package arrives hinting at an infernal machine. Dick Owens suspects a wedding gift for another Miss Martindale and defuses danger by revealing the clockwork is a watch. Owens cleverly ships the gift to the intended couple, earning Mr. Martindale’s approval. A late feature offers a hat repair tip using a lit match and brushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler van Horn
Helen Martindale
St. James’ Church
Schuyler van Thiern
Miss Martindale
Dick Owens
Owens
van Horn
Wynkoop
Love
Mr. Martindale
Helen
Mr. Owens
Joseph B. Ward
Land Bargain 320 Acres Near Yorkton Canada For Sale
Land bargain offers 320 acres near Yorkton Saskatchewan one mile from Calder R R town and local amenities on government road. A swap and quick sale offered through Coggan Iowa administrator of J F B Franklin estate. Also two adjoining farms 182 and 150 acres with barns houses windmills and silo on Cascade road 30 miles east of Monticello. David Schneiter.
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Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Canada
Calder
R. R
Government Road
Coggan
Iowa
J. FB. Franklin
Franklin
Cascade Road
Monticello
David Schneiter
Shocking Sounds Warn Of Earthquake Peril
An advertisement touts warning sounds before earthquakes and promotes Electric Bitters as a kidney remedy. It cites user testimonials from Peter Bondy of South Rockwood Michigan who says the product helped his kidney and bladder trouble. The ad notes a 50 cent price at O H Soetja’s.
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Natalse
Bright
Peter Bondy
South Rockwood
Mich
O. H. Soetja
Springfield Governor’s Disappearance Tied to Speech Prep
The Springfield Republican reports Gov. Wilson’s long disappearances during speech preparation, linking them to his famous confession of a one track mind. The note highlights a pattern observed while he worked on his acceptance speech.
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Springfield
Mass
Wilson
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Tom Moore’s Instep
Cochran Georgia resident Tom Moore reports a severe sore on his instep that resisted prior remedies but was cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad promises relief for sores ulcers boils burns cuts and eczema and notes a 25 cent price at O H Soetje’s store.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklen
O. H. Soetje’s
Anamosa Fair Base Ball Schedule Noted
The Anamosa Fair baseball slate lists August events with pairs: Tuesday Martello vs Viola. Wednesday Anamosa vs Cascade and Springville vs Morley. Thursday Wyoming vs Mechanicsville and Olin vs Central City. Friday Onslow vs Baldwin and Center Junction vs Prairieburg.
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Anamosa
Martello
Viola
Cascade
Springville
Morley
Wyoming
Mechanicsville
Olin
Central City
Onslow
Baldwin
Center Junction
Prairieburg
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Chicago
Barrenger
Jones
Dubuque
Jones County
James A. McNeal & Co
N. G. W. Winner
Suter & Son’s
Deitrick’s
New York Sud
L. G. Stuhler
Monticello Produce Co
J. McAleer
Aseres
Richland Township
Sarah A. Oltman
Sap
Perkins, Eclipse and Star Windmills
Leroy Clark
Delaware County
Worthington
N. W. Bindner
LeMars
Grant Stambaugh
H. F. Kaylor
Haeussler
Elmer Cropp
Schneiter Bros
District Court of
State of
James A. Howie
Clara Byerly
Robert Howie
Frank Howie
Elizabeth Howie Black
Mu Howie Evans
William Howie
District Court
J. W. Doxsee
Christian Kohler
A. A. Lole
R. A. Cartano
Coxsee
Monticello High School
Teachers’ Normal Training School
District Court of the State of
Anna Kehoe
Charles W. Kehoe
J. B. Kehoe
Lewis W. Kehoe
Josephine Ryan
Dennis M. Ryan
Genevieve Bailey
Robi. C. Bailey
Florence C. Kehoe
Nicholas Kehoe
Bridget Kehoe
Nellie Hopkins
Patrick Kehoe
Johanna Hogan
Elizabeth Dranmy
William Drummy
Dennis Kehoe
Mary Kehoe
William Kehoe
James Kehoe
Kate Kehoe
Margaret Kehoe
John Kehoe
Emmn Ke
Lena Maloney
Mary Meyer
William Meyer
Ellen Stafford
John Stafford
Johanna Atkin
Ann Kehoe
Thomas Kehoe
Denis Kahoe
Magvie Kehoe
Lizzie Kehoe
Township 86
St. P. M
Orlando ¥. Hosford
Denis Kahoo
Denis Kehoe
Denis Kuhoe
Thoms Kehoe
Simon Kehoe
J. W. Doxser
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
Qalla
Just
J. E. Bateman
Dike
Fagan & CO
HH. M. Remory
James Remley
Remley & Remley
C. A. Errickson & CO
Cinamon
Fenner’s
General Merchandise
Central Lumber & Coal Company
P. Rockstad
H. C. Waite Music Co
Cedar Rapids, Ow.a
Herrick, Cash & Rhinehart
Attorneys AT Law
Lavall Block, Montiosilo
Tawa
Chamberlain
O. H. Soetje
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