January 1886 in Monticello highlights
Recap of notable events from The Express files for January 1886 in Monticello and nearby areas. Includes deaths such as Abraham Gehr and Michael Coyle, births, marriages, civic appointments, church activities, a fatal train accident, and G A R post officer installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
the Express
Hattie Walworth
Iowa College
Grinnell
Abraham Gehr
G. R. Peet
Matilda Tucker
Castle Grove Township
N. W. Austin
St. Paul
M. L. St. John
O. B. Rundle
Michael Coyle
Coyle
County Roscommon
Ireland
Anna McConnon
Ames
B. B. Ryan
Hennessey
Kinsella Ball
Methodist Episcopal Church
Garrie L. Stickley
W. 8. Hall
Onslow
Zelma Farwell
Es Moines
Bradley Stuart
Anna Lacy
C. A. Towle
Michael Fleming
Prairieburg
Sarah Mages
P. J. Brady
Davenport
Charles Gallagher
State University
Louisa Everhart
James R. Campbell
H. B. Everhart
Hopkinton
Wanted A Wife benefit show at Monticello Opera House
Prof Geo Ralph Moore presents a two part program for the Woman's Club of Monticello next Tuesday February 1 at the opera house. The event features the three act original comedy Wanted A Wife with a dramatic sketch at 8 30 pm and varied vocal and instrumental specialties. Tickets go on sale Saturday at Kettlitz and Kays drug store with pricing 15 cents for children 25 cents for high school 35 cents for adults and 50 cents for reserved seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ralph Moore
Opera House
Woman’s Club of
Monticello
Dr. Peet
Dr. Stabler
Jessie Boys
Janet Hazard
Mildred Talmage
Franah Schneider
Maude Goodher
Margaret Maire
Ruth Nelson
Pearl Heisey
Irene Kehoe
Almeda
Marie Bell
T. S. Lazell
Fred Stabler
O. B. Crane
Wm. F. Rohn
Rudolph Ricklefs
Richard Piel
Carl Dutton
Orville Peet
George Barnts
Gene DeWitt
Noble Winner
George Rickels
Virginia Schneider
G. R. Moore
Ricklet
Kettlitz and
Kay
Clarence Beggs Injured in Wood Saw Accident
A letter from Mrs. Clarence Beggs to N L Landers reports Mr. Beggs was injured days ago and is in Brainard Minnesota hospital with one arm severed by a wood saw. Surgeons hope to reattach the limb though it will be largely nonfunctional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Clarence Beggs
N.L. Landers
Beggs
Brainard
Minn
Beast
Simmons
Clara
Critics Spar Over Carranza Bonus After Huerta Debate
Sioux City Journal notes that critics who once condemned the administration for failing to recognize Huerta now attack plans to grant Carranza a bonus to prove his capabilities as Mexico’s president after recognizing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Huerta
Mexico
Carranza
Iowa expands agricultural agents and seed testing tips
Emmet county adds J A Eldridge as the newest agricultural agent among twelve counties including Scott Black Hawk Montgomery Greene Sioux Emmet Henry Des Moines Muscatine Clay Linn Wright and Clinton. Iowa State College engineers urge timely thaw repairs on roads and promote rag doll seed corn testers costing cents to boost next year’s yields with college guidance available to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Emmet County
J. A. Eldridge
Iowa State College
Scott
Black Hawk
Montgomery
Greene
Sioux
Emmet
Henry
Des Moines
Muscatine
Clay
Linn
Wright
Clinton
Dean A. Marston
State Highway Commission
Bown
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Agricultural Extension Department
Farm Crops Department
DeWitt Electric Man to Buy Traer Light Plant
John Reichart long connected with DeWitt electric service agrees to purchase F. L. White's Traer plant after taking an option and paying 500 dollars. White valued the plant and residence at 36000 dollars. If Reichart exercises the option on April 1 the sale will close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reichart
DeWitt
Traer
Traer Star- Clipper
Met
F. L. White
Iowa
Mr. White
Cedar Rapids
White
Broadway Noon Idyl Inspires Hymns On Busy Street
Gracechurch chimes in New York broadcast reflections on a noon moment. Amid traffic and city noise the hymn Just as I Am Without One Plea resounded, pedestrians hummed along, reviving old scenes and faiths. The scene, cited by Christian Herald, captures a calm spiritual pause in a bustling urban rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Gracechurch
New York
Pleyel
Christian Herald
First English Sport Book by Dame Juliana Berners
The earliest English sport manual is the Boke of St Albands by Dame Juliana Berners. Wynkyn de Worde issued a 1496 second edition. A Berners descendant, Lord Berners, translated Froissarts Chronicles. Dame Juliana also wrote hawking and fishing essays, influencing Izank Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albands
Juliana Berners
Wynkyn de Worde
Lord Berners
Froissart
Tweey
Edward Tr
Juliana
England
Izank Walton
Parasol Monoplanes Explained as Bi Plane Derivative
Pearson's Weekly explains that parasol planes are effectively monoplanes with the lower wing removed. The engine pilot and observer sit beneath the upper wing, earning the nickname parasol. These aircraft direct gun fire and improve visibility below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson’s Weekly
Fighting Fishes of Siam Plakats Draw Royal Revenue
The Siamese devote great care to breeding fighting fishes called plakat. Spectators stake large sums on bouts and the license to hold fights yields substantial annual revenue for the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Westminster Gazette
Miss Short Rumor Says She Is Thirty Years Old
A playful remark quotes Miss Short claiming she is thirty, while another quips she learned to count only at age five, reflecting light gossip about a local figure.
Mystery of the Murdered Millionaire and Clara Van Dorn
A narrator recounts the death of Mr. Davidson found murdered. Clara Van Dorn inherits his fortune, faces suspicion, and a detective searches for a killer. The trial hinges on a hidden silver cup bearing a thumbprint and a concealed secret that exonerates Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa van Dorn
Clara
Ifranuk
Clara Quilty
Davidson
The Common People and Nation in the Cottage View
A set of quotations and musings on governance and society. John Bright argues policy must serve the common people not pomp. Light remarks from readers and a joke about a crowded train appear in brief quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bright
Farmer and Breeder Subscriptions Offer Endorsement
Adam Pick of Alton Iowa praises the Farmer and Breeder paper as reliable and valuable to Midwest farmers. He notes issues worth $100 to him and endorses a limited time bargain combining Farmer and Breeder and The Monticello Express at $1.75 for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Adam Pick
Alton
Iowa
Farmer and Breeder
Monticello Express
Northwest
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. N. Austin
H. V. van Dusen
Lydia Cutler
Lena Phillips
Nettie Benedict
Bessie Rundle
Jessie Rundle
Edna Schoonover
Lillie Rundle
Edith Curtis
Glenn Hickok
Daisy Noyes
Alda Cutler
William Cunningham
Cascade
Cunningham
John O. Dyer
James Davidson
M. McLaughlin
V. C
John Fry
J. V.C
J. R. Stillman
G. L. Seeber
I. H. Phillips
Charles A. Towle
Chaplin
I. W. Grover
Nathan Smith
Jobe Hereingen
I. M
Dennis Springer
Q. M
Mr. Constable
Sarah
Miss van Dorn
Mr. Davidson
Philadelphia Ledger
New York Times
Jones County
International Harvester Co. of America
John Deere Plow Co
Moline
Monticeli
Siebels & Schoon
M. F. Hogan
A. Hefner
Douglas Sladen
Mary
Patty Mack
Trinidad
Dr. L
A. S. Richardson
Aberdeen
P. B. Black & Son
D. E. Pond
Lovell House
Hiefer
Henry Lubben
Lincoln Oil Co
Cleveland
A. P. Donahue
Model View Farm
McNeill Bros
Geo. T. Hedges & Co
Scotch Grove Township
Center School House
Q.J. Hughes
Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Company
O. W. Brazelton
Monticello Garage
Corbin & First
M. F. First
Arend Balster, Jr
Scotch Grove
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