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This Week in Tampico History - Week of August 3rd
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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LesN 232 posts Aug 05, 2008 2:43 PM	August 3, 1895 J.E. [Job] GREENMAN received a telegram from LaMoille Tuesday evening announcing the death of his nephew, Barton BROOKS, which took place that evening at six o'clock. Mr. BROOKS was born in Yorktown, Ill., and resided here for a number of years, but of late years has made LaMoille his home. He has been a sufferer for several years caused by abscess, which so affected his system that he gradually grown worse till the end. He was 26 years of age. His funeral took place at LaMoille, Thursday, and he was buried in the cemetery at that place. August 3, 1906 Married Fifty Years Mr. and Mrs. B.F. DOW who live south of town will celebrate the golden anniversary of their wedding if both live until this fall and from xxx xxx xxx xx appear to have many years before them. Their golden anniversary will occur November 25, just a few days before Thanksgiving. They were married in Sterling and Mr. DOW secured his license at the old court house when Sterling was the county seat. August 3, 1906 Miss BEARDSLEY Dead Miss Fannie BEARDSLEY who formerly taught school at South Hume north of Tampico died Sunday evening in a hospital at Oak Park. The funeral services were held Tuesday in the Methodist church at Propehtstown. Miss BEARDSLEY was quite well known here and has many friends who extend their sympathies to the sorrowing relatives. August 3, 1906 A Coming Wedding Miss Ethelyn Mazie REMINGTON and Charles Edward RUSK will be married Wednesday evening August 8, at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's father, E.E. REMINGTON, on North Main street. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. J.G. ARMSTRONG. Both of the young people are well known in Tampico. The bride is the daughter of E.E. REMINGTON one of Tampico's old citizens. She is in every way a most excellent and estimable young lady. The groom-to-be is the son of Jerry RUSK, formerly of this place. He is a steady, reliable and a young man of character. Congratulations are extended by many friends. August 3, 1906 To Sterling in 31 Min. Antoine ENGEL and son Glen made a record trip to Sterling in their new automobile Tuesday. The fifteen miles were covered in just thrity-one minutes or a rate of thirty miles per hour, the rate of slow trains. Asa GLASSBURN was at the wheel and took the machine through at this swift pace. August 3, 1906 Mr. and Mrs. John REAGAN are visiting in Indiana. August 3, 1906 Miss Fannie STEADMAN of Champaign came here Monday for a visit at the home of T.O. STEADMAN. August 3, 1906 Miss Lucile WELDON returned to Chicag last Saturday after a visit with her brother Frank SMITH. August 3, 1906 Mrs. John RISLEY and daughter, Maud of Lanark are the guests of her daughter, Mrs. George ISHERWOOD. August 3, 1906 Mrs. Leslie DENISON went to La Moille, Monday, where she was called by the serious illnes of Mrs. Lee DOW. August 3, 1906 Mrs. J.R. HOWLETT and daugher, Ethel went to Rock Island last Saurday with F.J. ANDERSON and visited there. August 3, 1906 Herman DEUTH resigned his position at A. SMITH and Brother's store last Saturday night and went to Dakota where he will take up a homestead. August 3, 1906 A Merry-go-round social will be given by the Harmony Club next Wednesday evening. The club has chartered the merry-go-round for the evening and will get half the proceeds. Popcorn, peanuts, home made candy and lemonade will be for sale. Get a girl or some other fellow's and come. August 3, 1906 Grant HUGHES was compelled to lay off from the carpenter crew on the canal Monday on account of mashing the bones in one of his fingers. A bar slipped and caught the finger. Casper SCHWAMBERGER also mashed one of his fingers by getting it under a heavy wagon box. August 3, 1916 FORD PRICES REDUCED H.C. MATHIS, proprietor of the Ford garage which handles cars for all the territory in this vicinity has received word that the prices for Ford cars from August will be as follows: Roadster $345, Touring car $365, F.O.B. Detroit. The freight will be about $15 added to above prices. This is a big cut from last year’s prices and cars are now getting so cheap that driving horses will not be used at all. The 1917 models are said to be practically about the same as the 1916. Last Edited by on Aug 05, 2008 2:45 PM
LesN 233 posts Aug 05, 2008 2:44 PM	August 4, 1900 Luther DIR and family entertained Mrs. M. HALSTED and son last Sunday. August 4, 1900 Croquet seems to have become a popular game here and has many followers who devote considerable time to the game. August 4, 1900 A girl from Sterling was fined $10.00 and costs for using profane language on Third street. That was all right she ought to be fined and so had all men and boys who indulge in profanity and vulgar language. If that law was enforced the fines during the week would reach a good size figure. August 4, 1900 Clarence SHERE, the new proprietor of the Pitney House livery barn, is starting out as if he intended to do business and to do it right. He will add a number of new horses and buggies and intends to keep turnouts in A1 shape so that his customers will take pleasure in using them. August 4, 1900 Miss May ALLEN is visiting with her uncle Henry WEBBER and family of Sterling. August 4, 1900 Burton MAPES has bought the Jed McKENZIE farm near Yorktown. August 4, 1900 W.J. LOVE and C.D. LOVE and their families were guests at dinner Friday of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. LEONARD. Spring chicken was one of the important dishes in the menu. Last Edited by on Aug 05, 2008 2:46 PM
LesN 234 posts Aug 05, 2008 2:44 PM	August 5, 1920 AGED MAN BREAKS HIP The venerable Henry M. THACKABERRY of New Bedford who is nearly 100 years of age and wa quite active until his unfortunate accident, fell when he got out of bed one night recently and broke his hip. He now lies in the hospital at Princeton and it is feared that the injury will result most seriously for a man of his gage. Mr. THACKABERRY will be 100 years of age in May 1924 being past 96 right now and previous to the accident had every prospect of reaching the century mark. His many friends in Tampico and vicinity hope that his aged constitution may bear up under the strain. August 5, 1920 Mrs Anna EMMONS of Rock Falls has returned from a week's visit in Tampico with her sister, Mrs. Frank THACKABERRY. She reports that her cousin, Mrs. Bessie BOOTH who is quite well known here and who has been ill for some time, is improving nicely. - Sterling Gazette. Augsut 5, 1920 Mrs. Mary [nee BERGE] HOWLETT and her brother-in-law, Frank ANDERSON returned late this week from Long Beach, California, where Mr. ANDERSON and family and Mrs. HOWLETT have made their homes for the past year. Mrs. HOWLETT does not like California very well and says that it was extremely hot there when she left. She visited M.G. FRANCE and wife at San Bernadino and says they were well and happy and doing nicely in a grocery store. August 5, 1920 Mrs. E.E. DENISON was run down by an automobile, sustaning injuries from which she passed away two hours later and her husband was seriously hurt, but likely will recover, according to a letter received by the latter brothers, H.L DENISON and H.W. DENISON. The accident occurred in Salem, Ore., where Mr. and Mrs. DENISON moved about thirty years ago. Owing to Mr. DENISON's advanced age, being past 70 years, his recovery will be slow. The letter telling of the accident was written July 25 and no further word as to the condition of Mr. DENISON had been received. Last Edited by on Aug 06, 2008 1:32 PM
LesN 237 posts Aug 06, 2008 2:36 PM	August 6, 1892 Last Sunday the following persons were received into full membership of the M.E. church: Jennie M. HOGEBOOM, Neva C. JONES, Mary E. LANE, Nellie M. LaRUE, Ida L. SMITH, Gertie E. MACOMBER, and from the Christian church, Melora C. PIERCE and Daisy HOGEBOOM. August 6, 1892 The most valuable gold ore ever mined in the United States, and probably in the world, was a lot containing 200 pounds of quartz, carrying gold at a rate of $50,000 a ton. This quartz was taken from the mine shaft of the Michigan gold mine at ISHPEMING. Assays from the same lot showed that other portions of it were worth $110,958 a ton. August 6, 1892 Miss Grace GLASSBURN, of Rock Falls, was a guest of her aunt Mrs. T.A. GLASSBURN, this week. August 6, 1892 Will WAHL and family, of Deer Grove, were guests of Fred ALLEN's Sunday last. August 6, 1892 The W.C.T.U. will meet at the residence of Mrs. Stiles PIERCE, Tuesday afternoon August 9th, at the usual hour. Everyone is cordially invited. August 6, 1892 Misses Dollie and Emma HAGAN gave a pleasant little party to the young folks last Saturday evening. August 6, 1892 Miss Mabel and Arthur GIFFORD, who had been visiting at Sterling since circus day, returned home last Saturday. Arthur making the homeward journey upon his "bike" in an hour and a half. August 6, 1892 Miss Ada DENISON has been engaged to teach at the West school, which begins Aug. 29th. August 6, 1892 Veal Pate - Chop three pounds of veal cutlet very fine with a slice of saltpork, two eggs, broken in after the meat is chopped, six soda crackers rolled fine, a lump of butter the size of an egg, a teaspoonful of salt, cayenne and sweet herbs to taste. Mix the whole thoroughly, make up a loaf of bread and smooth the top over with melted butter and bake thoroughly in a moderate oven. Let it get cold before serving then slice thin and serve. - Household Monthly. August 6, 1892 Beans a la Franceaise [sic] - String and cut beans, boil them until tender, then place them in a stew pan and heat over a fire to dry up any moisture that might remain. When quite dry and very hot, add three ounces of fresh butter, pepper and salt, and the juice of one half lemon. Keep moving the stew pan about, but do not stir with a spoon as it may break the beans. When the butter is melted, add two tablespoonfuls hot sweet cream, and serve immediately - Housekeeper. August 6, 1892 Rye Breakfast Muffins - Two cups rye meal, one and a half cup of sweet milk, one-half cup of molasses, one quarter teaspoonful of salt. Mix thin; bake at once in muffin rings. - Old Homestead. August 6, 1892 Rice Croquettes - Soften cold piled rice with a little milk, scoop into balls, dip in egg and then in cracker crumbs and fry a golden brown in butter. Garnish with parsley. - N.Y. World.
LesN 238 posts Aug 07, 2008 5:57 AM	August 7, 1913 MISS McKENZIE A BRIDE Prominent Tampico Young Lady Married Last Week At The Home Of Her Parents. A very pretty wedding occurred last week Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. McKENZIE when their only daughter, Fern, was united to J.H. GILLETTE of East Moline. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F.H. DeVOLL, pastor of the Walnut Christian church and the beautiful ring service was used. The bride and groom unattended stood in a corner of the parlor which was decorated with ferns and flowers. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Maggie McKENZIE. The bride was very pretty and tastefully attired in a point de spirit lace over white mescaline gown with a bridal veil caught up by a crown of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white rosebuds and ferns. Her traveling gown was an Alice blue crepe du chein with a black hat trimmed in bird of Paradise feathers, and a black satin mescaline coat. After the ceremony hearty congratulations were tendered Mr. and Mrs. GILLETTE a fine two course wedding luncheon was served. The table decorations were white and pink sweet peas and the same scheme was carried out in the dining room decorations. Only a few of the close relatives and friends were present, among them being, Mr. and Mrs. GILLETTE of East Moline, parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKENZIE, Mr. and Mrs.Burke HURLBURT, Misses Ila DILLON and Eunice McCLURE, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. McKENZIE, Clyde McKENZIE. A number of nice presents were received among them being a check for a substantial amount from the bride’s father. The couple left the same afternoon via an auto to Sterling for a short wedding trip and will be at home after September 1 in Chicago. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. McKENZIE and comes from one of the old, prominent families of this community. She was born and grew up to womanhood in Tampico where she has made many friends who admire her many qualities. The groom is not as well known in Tampico but is a splendid young man held in high esteem in East Moline where he has resided for several years. At present he holds a responsible position in the big Pullman Car Works. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. GILLETTE extend to them their best wishes. August 7, 1913 Orville and Viva DOW visited in Clinton, Iowa, over Sunday. August 7, 1913 Mr. and Mrs. Jack REAGAN motored to Fulton last week Sunday and on their return Misses Stella SMITH of Fulton and Gertrude H. WILSON of Lyons, Iowa, returned with them for a visit here. August 7, 1919 MERCURY REACHED 103 The mercury went up to 103, the top mark of the season last week Wednesday which was a record mark this season. It again touched 103 in the shade Monday and the heat nearly put everybody out of business. Relief came Monday night when the temperature lowered following a light storm in which there was a small shower. Rain is still needed badly and this community seems to be the less favored. Reports are that splendid rains have fallen on all sides of Tampico and vicinity. August 7, 1919 Dr. P.A. McMILLAN returned Monday evening from Escanaba, Mich., where he spent four weeks in that delightful city enjoying the cool weather of northern Michigan. It was so cool there at times that it was uncomfortable. Mrs. McMILLAN and daughter remained and will not come home until Sept. 1.
LesN 239 posts Aug 07, 2008 9:32 PM	August 8, 1903 The village may have a lawsuit on its hands, as several property owners on east Market street claim the new brick walk recently laid there is entirely too high and has damaged their property. The say they will not pay their share until the walk is relaid [sic] properly. The council is of the opinion that the walk is a little high at the east end, but has instructed the finance committee to proceed and collect through the proper methods for the walk. The property owners threaten a suit before they will pay. August 8, 1903 F.J. McBRIDE made application for a billiard and pool room to be located under BURDEN's store. The application was referred to the license committee. August 8, 1903 YEOMEN COUNCIL CELEBRATE Flourishing Lodge Organized by Deputy CROUSE - Works followed by Banquet. Yorktown Yeomen held a big meeting last week Thursday night in the town hall south of Yorktown. There was a large number of Yeomen present and the affair was very enjoyable. President L.B. WINCHELL called the Yeomen to order, after which, the lodge work was exemplified by C.D. JUDD, of Aurora, supreme vice-president. Following the work, ice cream and cake were served and a social time was enjoyed by all. The Yorktown council is in a flourishing condition, having seventy-two members and carrying over $230,000 of insurance, all due to the hustling ability of State Deputy Oscar CROUSE, who organized the council. The following is a list of the officers: Past President, A. SHERE President, L.B. WINCHELL Vice-president, Mrs. A. SHERE Sec'y and treas., F.C. THACKABERRY Vice Chancellor, Mrs. L.B. WINCHELL Chaplain, Mrs. Geo. GREENMAN Guides, Mr. and Mrs. Murrel HUTTER Heralds, John SHERE, Jesse SHERE, Clarence WINCHELL, and N. MARSHALL Trustees, W.E. SHERE, Ernest McKENZIE and Dr. HOFFMAN. August 8, 1903 E.W. DOW, of Rock Falls, was here Wednesday in the interests of the electric railway. He went from here to Hooppole. August 8, 1903 Job GREENMAN sold a fine $300 Barrie granite monument to Fred VanDEMARK this week. The shaft will be erected on the family lot in the Tampico cemetery. August 8, 1903 DEATH OF MRS. H.D. BRECKENRIDGE Mrs. Millie BRECKENRIDGE died Monday morning about 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. LUTYENS. She had been very sick for several years and her death was due to a gradual breaking down and decay, due to old age. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church, Rev. WRIGHT officiating, assisted by Rev. WILLIAMS. Millie WHEELOCK BRECKENRIDGE was born Jan. 19, 1828, at Tyringham, Mass., being the third in a family of nine children, four of whom survive her. She was married Nov. 24, 1847, to H.D. BRECKENRIDGE, who died sixteen years ago. Four children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving ones are George of Sebeka, Minn., and Mrs. G.H. LUTYENS of Tampico. Mr. and Mrs. BRECKENRIDGE came to Prophetstown, Ill., in 1853, and a few years later came to the vicinity of Tampico, where the remaining years have been spent. The deceased was converted in girlhood, and a few years later untied with the Baptist church of her native village. Upon the organization of the Tampico Baptist church in 1878 she became a constituent member and has ever been a faithful and useful member, deeply interested in its welfare. She was a member of the W.C.T.U., which, by her request, was present in a body. She was possessed of a cheerful spirit, great patience and was kind and helpful to all who came in contact with her. She wrought well and her memory will be cherished as a precious legacy. August 8, 1903 The cement foundations for the bowling alley in the basement of SIPPLE's building were laid this week and the basement has been plastered. The alley's will be ready in a month or less. August 8, 1903 Miss Cora CLAPPER and Mrs. Alice SIBLEY, of Erie, spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. J.R. GUTHRIE, of this place. From here they went to Altoona, Pa. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John CLAPPER of Prophetstown. August 8, 1903 Parties desiring pumps, windmills, tanks, etc., and want good work and good material, call on BRAINERD & DRAYTON, the hustling Tampico firm, who do all kinds of work. August 8, 1903 The W.C.T.U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Lovina McKENZIE next week Wednesday. August 8, 1903 For Sale Cheap - Two pair of $7.00 pants one blue Chinchilla overcoat at cost of goods. My fall and winter samples are in now. Chas DARBY. August 8, 1903 Mrs. Michael SHEEHAN and family and Miss Helen SHEEHAN of Chicago are out for a visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. SHEEHAN and family. August 8, 1903 Card of Thanks We wish to express our gratitude to all whose words of comfort and kind acts helped make the burden of death lighter at the demise of Grandma BRECKENRIDGE. Geo. LUTYENS and family. August 8, 1918 HEARS FROM LEE W. DOW Many friends have been asking of the whereabouts and welfare of Corp. Lee W. DOW. Late in May he had been in training and guard duty on the border for a whole year at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. At that time he wrote that he had been just missing everything. In just brushing up in rifle practice he just missed being sharp shooter, by two points an din pistol practice about the same. He said in his joking way that if he missed going to France much longer, he guessed he would go over the mountains behind the came and let the army miss him. He next wrote they were preparing to move, but he did not know where. His next letter was from Camp McArthur, Waco, Texas, where as an expert machine gunner he was teaching new recruits and studying the mechanism of the sixth make of machine gun. His lonely parents thought as he was so much nearer home and had been in camp a year, he ought to be home before he went farther but the war situation was too strenuous, and his last letter was written on his way to the coast. James DARNBY was also at El Paso and Waco. Ward said he could not write much, as no good soldier would disobey orders. So after sharing the anxiety of friends for their boys, we know the full measure of the battle to keep hopes in the foreground and fears smothered while all our boys are fighting to make the world safe for Civilization. Leonie WEST.
LesN 240 posts Aug 09, 2008 5:50 AM	August 9, 1907 FORMER RESIDENT DEAD Herbert E. DENISON Dies at His Home in Rock Falls Tuesday After Short Illness Herbert Eugene DENISON who formerly resided here passed away Tuesday morning at 5 o’clock at his home in Rock Falls after a week’s illness. Mr. DENISON became ill a week ago last Monday, and symptoms of typhoid-malaria developed and he grew xxxxne, but his condition was not considered dangerous until last Saturday when it was discovered that he was afflicted with blood poison. A consultation of physicians was immediately called, and it was decided to perform an operation, which was done, but the xxxxlent poison had gotten such a hold of his system that the operation availed him nothing and death closed the eyes in their sleep this morning. The demise of Mr. DENISON was not only viewed a great shock to the family, bu tot his numerous friends in the Tampico area. He was a man of kindly disposition and was esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and will be sadly missed in the home where he as a good husband and kind father. A wife and four little children, they being Naomi, Clyde, Paul and Beulah, are left in the family circle aside an aged mother, Mrs. Amanda DENISON, and a brother, William, both of Rock Falls. The deceased was born at Prophetstown, February 2, 1865, and spend a greater portion of his life near Prophetstown and Tampico, moving to Rock Falls about nine years ago. He was a prominent member in the Masonic fraternity, M.W.A. and was a member of the Rock Falls M.E. church. The funeral services were held at the family home at 9 o’clock Thursday morning, and at 1:30 o’clock in the M.E. church in Tampico on Thursday afternoon. Internment was in the Tampico cemetery. August 9, 1907 Mr. John REAGAN and wife returned Tuesday morning from their two weeks vacation and John is now ready to resume his duties at PITNEY’s store. August 9, 1907 Miss Margaret LINDER of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. J.M. VanHORN of Earlville are spending a few days this week with Mrs. B.S. SWEET. August 9, 1907 Supervisor John R. RENNER of Hahnaman gave Mrs. Robert COLLINS a deed to a splendid eighty acre farm near Deer Grove this week. The farm has splendid improvements and is valued at $120 per acre. Mr. RENNER has sufficient of this worlds goods and believes in sharing his means with his relatives. August 9, 1907 The chattels of Maurice RUSSELL were sold at sheriff’s sale August 3 at the SWEET livery barn in Sterling. Deputy Sheriff Frank WAHL was in charge of the sale and several horses and a lot of farm machinery were included in the sale. The mortgage of the chattels was held by Charles HAINER of Rock Falls. August 9, 1907 Mrs. E.A. BRASHER of Rock Island and Mrs. D.P. ALDRICH left here Tuesday for Dayton, Ohio. They will meet Mrs. Addie OLSSON in Chicago who will join them on their journey to Dayton. Warren HIXSON and wife will join them a few days later in Dayton. The will attend a family reunion at the home of a cousin, Obadiah SCHENCK’s, four miles from Dayton. Mr. SCHENCK’s family now numbers fifty-three. Should all the families come with a like number or in the same proportion, the gathering will be a mighty large one. August 9, 1907 Charles CUNNINGHAM of Deer Grove was injured so badly at Rochelle four weeks ago by being struck by a train, was able to come home via Sterling last Saturday. He is feeling good and is on sure road to recovery. August 9, 1907 CURFEW ORDINANCE PASSED Council Met Last Monday Night And Passed Two New Ordinances – Other Business. When a big whistle at the electric light plant sounds every evening at 9 o’clock, children under fourteen years have to scamper for home or they will be liable to arrest under the provisions of the new curfew ordinance passed Monday night by the council. The ordinance provides that the marshall [sic] may arrest any children on the streets after 9 o’clock and fine them $3 and costs. The ordinance will go into effect ten days after its publication in The Tornado. A new whistle will be put up at the electric light plant to be sued to “blow curfew” and also to sound fire alarms. The latter is much needed as there is no way except by strenuous use of vocal cords. The annual tax levy ordinance levy - $2500 for running expenses of the village for next year was also passed. This ordinance and also the curfew law are published elsewhere in this issue. The project of draining the terrible, unsanitary, mud hole on south Main street was discussed and it was voted that the street and alley committee should investigate the cost of tile, labor, etc., incidental to draining the hole and report at the next meeting. Dr. D.P McMILLEN was present and addressed the council on behalf of the property owners. The street is in an exceedingly bad shape, the smallest rains making it a miry mud hole where green scum water and decaying vegetation menace health and through which all traffic to Tampico from the south, is compelled to wade. The board of local improvements reported that sidewalks had been laid in front of Roth DAVIS’ and Mrs. WIRTH’s place. A walk was also recommended to be laid west from Ald. Thomas DILLON’s residence to the old STURM house. The usual routine business including bills, etc., was transacted. August 9, 1907 Willis MEREDITH and Mack PARENT were fooling with a revolver loaded with blank cartridges last Saturday night when it was accidentally discharged, hitting him in the left eye and causing Mack to go about with a bandage on his head and eye. Boys be a little more careful! August 9, 1907 A large delegation of the Woman’s Relief Corps attended the Assembly at Dixon Friday. Delegations were also present from Polo, Prophetstown, Walnut, Rockford, and other towns in northern Illinois. Inspired by the music of the fife and drum and escorted by a large body of G.A.R., this big assemblage of ladies marched on to the auditorium where seats had been reserved for the W.R.C. and the G.A.R. Fine addresses were delivered by Ex-Governor YATES and by Capt. Jack CRAWFORD, the poet scout of New Mexico. An especially fine feature of the day was the patriotic concert given by the members of the DOUBT Family. August 9, 1907 Last Monday J.E. GREENMAN, agent for the Sterling Granite and Marble works, sold to Mrs. Wm. M. BROOKS of Yorktown a fine Barrie Granite Monument, on of the finest monuments in Bureau county to be erected in the Fairfield cemetery at the grave of her husband. The same day he sold to Mrs. Jerry RUSK a fine St. Cloud, Wisconsin Granite monument to be erected in the Tampico cemetery at the grave of her husband. Anyone wishing monuments would do well to see Mr. GREENMAN before purchasing, as he represents the best firm in Whiteside county. Everyone knows W.J. MOORE and that he does fine work. August 9, 1907 Warren HIXSON is reported to disabled and unable to be about. August 9, 1907 Dr. TERRY and H.H. DOW were Sterling and Rock Falls visitors Tuesday. August 9, 1907 Will McCREEDY of GREENVILLE, Michigan, and John E. BARRETT of Plano came Wednesday to spend a few days with friends in Tampico. August 9, 1907 The old Thomas creamery which has been idle for several years has been purchased by John BRANTS who is tearing the building down and dismantling the old machinery.
Administrator Denise 639 posts Aug 09, 2008 9:00 AM	Les, I just want to thank you again for these wonderful morsels of history. D ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
LesN 241 posts Aug 10, 2008 6:40 AM	Denise, You are more than welcome! As a side note, I have run into many people from Greenville, MI. I don't know why this, is as Greenville is a very small town in the lower peninsula of Michigan. So,,,,,when I saw Greenville, MI showing up in the Tornado, I was really surprised! A couple of years ago, I had to drive thru that area on business so I made a side trip to Greenville to find out why I had so many "Greenville connections." But,,,,,no answers came forward - I even bought a Mega-Ball, but, no, it was not a winner! One day, "All will be revealed!" Les

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