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This Week in Tampico History - Week of August 10th
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 243 posts Aug 10, 2008 6:47 AM	August 10, 1906 H.H. [Tip] DOW was in Kansas City this week with L.J. KENDALL where he went to treat the latter's [sic] sister for cancer. She refused to take the remedy and the cancer was not removed. August 10, 1906 H.H. (Tip) DOW and Miss Mary LANE went to Chicago Wednesday morning and from there will return to Pasadena, California via Oregon. Mr. DOW enjoyed a good visit while here among his many old friends and acquaintances and also did a considerable good by removing a number of cancers, wens, warts, etc. with his cancer remedy. Mr. DOW is the same old genial, wide awake, jolly good fellow and hasn't lost any of his vocal powers. August 10, 1916 FOUR MILLION AUTOMOBILES By January 1, 1917, there will be four million of automobiles in use in the United States, according to statistics compiled by the census bureau. This will be one automobile for every twenty-five inhabitants of this country. On January 1, 1916, there were 2,455,664 cars in use in the United States. The automobile magazine announces that 554,902 machines were made during the first half of the year and placing the total production for the year at 1,500,000, the results will be 3,945,644 cars in use by the first of next year. August 10, 1916 MRS. FRANK NELSON DEAD Mrs. Frank NELSON Dies At Her Home Southwest of Tampico Mrs. Frank B. NELSON died at her home two miles southwest of Tampico last Friday afternoon about 1:45 after a very short sickness of impaction of the bowels and stoppage of the gall bladder duct with which she was taken quite suddenly last Sunday. Everything possible was done by physicians, nurses, members of the family and close relatives but death triumphed and robbed the family of a kind mother. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, short services being conducted at the late residence by Rev. C.D. McCAMMON pastor of the Methodist church after which the remains were taken to the Methodist church where services were held at 3 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Rev. George WELCH, pastor of the Milledgeville Methodist church assisted by Rev. C.D. McCAMMON. The church was filled with relatives and friends of the deceased who came to pay their last respects to the memory of one they had known and loved. Appropriate selections were sung by a quartet consisting of Mesdames F.A BREWER, Robt. HELLIER and Messers. Jack HELLIER and Homer TURNER. The following were the pall bearers who assisted in laying the remains away in the Tampico cemetery: Levi LUTYENS, John STROUSS, Glenn STEADMAN, Ralph BROWN, E.W. MEREDITH, Will HARRIS. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes. Leona Belle LOVE was born in Fairfield Township, Bureau Co., Illinois May 16, 1878 and died in Tampico August 4, 1916 aged thirty-eight years, two months and eighteen days. Her entire life was spent in Tampico and vicinity where she was well and favorably known by a wide circle of friends. The members of the family who survive the deceased are her husband to whom she was married March 20, 1902 and four children: Viva Imogene, Vernon LeRoy, Bernice Leona and Howard Rohnold. And also her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. M.G. LOVE and two brothers, Gideon and Preston LOVE and a sister, Mrs. George DEVENNEY of Prophetstown. Mrs. NELSON united with the M.E. church in Tampico July 8, 1906 and remained faithful in her allegiance to God and her church. Mrs. NELSON's happy disposition was evidenced by a wide circle of personal friends won through a never failing courtesy and neighborly feeling. Her church and the whole community extended heartiest sympathy to the beraved family. She was a member of the Mystic Workers and held a policy in that order for $1000. Mrs. NELSON was knowned and loved in the community as a good woman who worked hard to help make a good home and bring up the family as a credit to the community. Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Dr. McKENZIE, wife, son and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd COOK and thre children of Elwood, Iowa, Mrs. John CHAMBERS of Kasbeer, Mr. and Mrs. George DEVENNEY of Prophetstown, Ed WAKEMAN and family, Mr. and Mrs. N.L McKENZIE and Mrs. B. McKENZIE of Rock Falls, Dr. and Mrs. NEALY of Pueblo, Colo.
LesN 244 posts Aug 11, 2008 4:53 AM	August 11, 1894 "Skinner" DOW had a spotted snake in a box in front of the Tornado office, Thursday afternoon, exhibiting his snakeship to a large crowd which had gathered around him. Some onlookers thought it was a blow snake, others thought it a moccasin. August 11, 1894 Mrs. H.H. [Anjenetta] HOGEBOOM and youngest son, Harry, started Thursday morning to visit her father Mr. Norman SYKES and her sister, Mrs. Emma EDGARTON, of Dorsett, Vermont. She expects to be gone about two months. Either going or returning she will stop at Swanton, Ohio, and visit her sister, Mrs. Augusta KNIGHT, who is living in that place. August 11, 1900 Charlie BROWN and his son, George, are drilling wells near Sheffield at present. Charlie has put in a great many drilled wells throut [sic] Bureau county, and his past work brings him new customers each succeeding year. August 11, 1900 Ernest McKENZIE of Yorktown was made happy last week Friday by the advent into his household of a young son and heir. August 11, 1900 A girl of sixteen years of age, Ella REAGAN, on her way home to a house of correction jumped from a train near LaSalle on day last week and was killed. August 11, 1900 Joseph KEMP purchased the Jerry KELLY photograph gallery and moved it to his lots just west of where it stood for several years. He will remodel it for a dwelling house for himself and will rent his large residence he now lives in. August 11, 1900 ORDINANCE NO. 129 Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Tampico:- That, whereas there has by the annual appropriation ordinance of said Village, been appropriated in sums and for the purposes of the following: For electric lights four hundred and six dollars ($406.) For official salaries four hundred dollars ($400.) For general expenses sixteen hundred and ninety-four dollars ($1,694.) That, therefore, there shall be and hereby is levied on all real and personal property, subject to taxation in said Village, as the same is assessed and equalized for State and County purposes, for the current year, the sum of Two Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.) H.B. BOYER - President L.W. DENISON - Village Clerk August 11, 1900 The question often arises as to the amount of which the small coins are legal tender. For the benefit of those who are not posted in the matter we will give light on the subject: 1 cents, 2 cents, 3 cents and nickels are legal tender to the amount of 25 cents. Silver dollars are legal tender to an unlimited amount. Silver half dollars and quarters are legal tender to the amount of $10. Silver half-dimes and silver three-cent pieces are legal tender to the amount of $4 only. August 11, 1900 HOW ED. W. DOW GOT SWINDLED Says Ticket Man at the Show Beat Him Out of Twenty Cents. Ed. DOW has been feasting his eyes on the flaming bill boards of the Wallace show and was as impatient for the show day to come as the average American boy is for the Fourth of July. Monday morning he was out early watching for the parade. It is said that he couldn't tell what the markets were or how much stock he had for shipment or anything else about his business. He was watching the show. But in the afternoon when he bought his tickets to see "The Greatest Show on Earth" he ran against a circumstance which completely spoiled his day of pleasure. The big smooth man selling tickets at the big red wagon charged him $1.20 for two tickets and when DOW walked towards the tent he saw another man selling two tickets for $1.00. This made the stock buyer as mad as a farmer gets when he accepts 4 cents for a bunch of 5 cent hogs and he immediately got into his buggy and started toward home, telling everyone he met that the man in the first wagon was a thief and advising them not to go. He thinks he has probably broken up the "blasted show." - Rock Falls cor. to Standard.
LesN 245 posts Aug 12, 2008 8:07 PM	August 12, 1893 Mr. and Mrs. Frank BALDWIN, visited with father, J.M. BALDWIN, of this place Saturday. August 12, 1893 Henry GILES is erecting a house upon his lots on the corner of Main and Third streets. The new structure is to be 16 x 24 with 12 foot posts. It will be a neat, tidy and orderly cottage when completed. August 12, 1893 Miss Alta PIERCE, of Leata, S. Da., who has been visiting her brother, Stiles and Allie, here for the past few months, returned to her home last Monday. Allie accompanied his sister and will spend a month or so in the vast wheat fields of that state helping his father and brothers harvest their grain. August 12, 1893 Ralph McALLISTER as son of D.O. McALLISTER, of Morrison, committed suicide, by shooting August 12, 1893 Mrs. Geo. E. EDGARTON [Emma] and daughter of Dorsett, Vermont, are presently guests of H.H. [Hiland] and family. Mrs. EDGARTON is a sister of Mrs. HOGEBOOM [Anjenetta]. August 12, 1893 Yorktown Hall, which was erected by a stock company at Yorktown, some two years ago, has been sold to the German Lutherans The building has been remodeled, a steeple adorns the forng and it looks quite “churchified.” Last Sunday the edifice was dedicated. There were ministers present from Sterling, Streator, Davenport and other cities, besides there were several wagon loads of church members from Sterling and the neighboring country was well represented. The services were impressive and appropriate and the building was filled by eager and attentive listeners. August 12, 1920 Frank McKENZIE of Smith Center, Kas., arrived here last week for a visit with his son Ralph and with other relatives and friends in his old home. August 12, 1920 Fire presumably from a spark from a locomotive set fire to a portion of J.A. HAMBLOCK's oat field just east of town last week. Several shocks were burned and some damage done to fences before the fire was extinguished. August 12, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. John E. REAGAN and two sons of Tampico motored to Fulton Sunday and with Mr. and Mrs. Allen LOCKHART of Clinton were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O.G. BALDWIN. - Fulton Journal.
LesN 246 posts Aug 13, 2008 1:19 PM	August 13, 1898 Considerable grain was brought to town this week. August 13, 1898 Mrs. P.A. LILLIE gave a tea party last Monday night. August 13, 1898 Leave your order for good Ice at I.E. HATTEN’s Lumber office. August 13, 1898 The Young Settlers’ picnic was held at Rock Falls, Thursday, Aug. 11. August 13, 1898 The Morrison fair will be held this year from Sept. 6th to the 9th inclusive. August 13, 1898 We would like to C-U-B-A customer of the West Lumber Yard. BOYER & KENDALL. August 13, 1898 Charles ALDRICH will superintend the erection of Mrs. McMILLEN’s new brick store building. August 13, 1898 Workmen commenced excavating for the cellar of Mrs. McMILLEN’s new brick building last Monday. August 13, 1898 Vernon GLASSBURN has a new road cart for his pony. His turnout is small but well proportioned. August 13, 1898 Our storekeepers, especially the restaurants, all claim they enjoyed a large trade last Saturday. August 13, 1898 It is reported that there were between 1,000 and 1,200 people at the race course here last Saturday. August 13, 1898 Henry PITNEY has the frame work of his new house up and the carpenters are crowding the work right along. August 13, 1898 E.C. DAVIS expects to get moved into his new barbershop in the basement of BURDENS’s new building next week. August 13, 1898 The dance at the Union Hall last week Friday evening was fairly well attended and those present enjoyed a good time. August 13, 1898 The place to buy Pillsbury’s Best Flour is at WEST & McKENZIE’s. August 13, 1898 Will LOVE went down to the farm last Tuesday to help thresh. He allways [sic] likes to work when he has a crowd to help him. August 13, 1898 Our band boys ought to get together and organize and practice to be ready to play for the driving park at their September meeting. August 13, 1898 Fishing parties are all the go now-a-days. We guess that they have more comfort lounging in the shade by the river than enjoyment fishing, this hot weather. August 13, 1898 Peter, Luther and G.W. JOHNSON are hauling out lumber bills this week from BOYER & KENDALL’s for fin large barns. That is right. Nothing pays the farmer better than a good barn. August 13, 1898 Leave your orders for fruit at WEST & McKENZIE’s. August 13, 1898 A man from Deer Grove had a wagon load of beer just east of our corporation line last Saturday which he peddled out by the keg. He claimed to have a license to sell anywhere between Tampico and Deer Grove. August 13, 1898 L.L. GRIFFIN and wife and John OLSSON and wife drove to Rock Falls last Saturday and visited relatives there, Sunday in company with a number of friends they took dinner in the cool of the woods up the river. August 13, 1898 Clear German Millet Seed at HATTEN’s Lumber office. August 13, 1898 Baseball don’t seem to catch young men this year. August 13, 1898 Will you attend the cake walk in Burlington Park, Aug. 18th? August 13, 1898 There are just a few more shares in the driving park association for sale. You better get one before they are all gone. August 13, 1898 The bricklayers finished their work on J.J. BLEITZ’ new store building last Wednesday. They will start on Mrs. McMILLENT’s new store building as soon as the cellar can be dug. August 13, 1898 James CATLIN was a caller at the Tornado office Wednesday XXXXe he had been the proprietor of the PITNEY house just one year that day. He was not kicking about the business; he admits that he might have done more, but the balance sheet for the year just closed showed to his favor better than expected it would. August 13, 1898 Alf. SMITH showed us the plans for his new brick store last Tuesday. The plan is for a basement, first and second floors. The second floor is planned for hall purposes and nicely arranged. If the Woodmen secure it for their camp rooms they will be right in it, as it will be roomy and convenient. Better close a lean with him as soon as you can before someone else gets it. August 13, 1898 James SHAW gave two lectures here under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. of this place. The first lecture was given in the M.E. church Monday evening and was fairly well attended. The second lecture was given at the ice cream social held Tuesday evening at T.M. WYLIE’s residence. His lectures were well received and much enjoyed by those who heard him. August 13, 1898 A meeting was held by the driving park association at Union hall Wednesday evening, and it was decided to hold another field day, Thursday, Sept. 1st, 1898. They decided on having four events for the day. First, a trotting and pacing race, for three minute class, best of two in three, three-eighth mile heats. Purse $40. Second, free-for-all running race, best of three in five, six-eighth mile heats. Purse $50. Third, green horse running race, best of two in three, three-eighth mile heats. Purse $20. Fourth, slow mule race, judges to place riders, three-eighty mile dash. Purse $10, winner takes all the money. It was voted that John RAYNOR and John P. GLASSBURN be appointed tow of the judges, and, that the appoint a third one from some neighboring town. G.B. JACKSON was chosen time keepter, B.D. GREENMAN starter, Bert MEREDITH and Charles BURDEN marshals. August 13, 1898 F.H. RICHARDSON, postmaster of this place, handed us a copy of the Longmont, (Col.) Ledger, the other day in which we noticed that his brother, Orange W., or “Wood” as he was generally called here, received the appointment as postmaster of that city. The paper speaks in flattering terms of the appointee and of the expected improvements the new official will inaugurate in the service and closes the article with the follwing, “Orang [sic} W. RICHARDSON, the new incumbent, is a native of Byron, N.W., went to Prophetsville [sic], Ill., in 1855, enlisted in Chicago in McCLELLAN’s army, served as one of that general’s body guard as long as the officer was in the army. His company then consolidated with the 12th Illinois Cavalry, with which he served during the remainder of the war. The title “Cap.” Has been simply a nickname, lie many others. He is naturally proud of the fact that since the opening of the war he has voted the republican ticket. He is a brother of Mrs. XXDY and has been in Longmont seven years.” Wood’s old friends here and elsewhere in the country will be pleased to learn of his good fortune and congratulate him heartily over his success. August 13, 1898 Delightful weather just now. August 13, 1898 If you need paint, this fall, see BOYER & KENDALL before you purchase your paint. August 13, 1898 J.W. OLSSON is having the exterior of his residence on Market street newly painted this week. August 13, 1898 The War Entertainment advertised by the ladies of the Baptist church last week, has been indefinitely postponed. August 13, 1898 But few of our people attended the Young Settlers’ picnic at Rock Falls, our people considering the place far away. When it used to be held at WHEELOCK’s grove most every body there attended. August 13, 1898 The Woodmen will hold a grand xx at Fulton next month. Arrangements will probably be made to xxx special train from here for the accommodation of those who wish to xxxx. The round trip will be xxx re one way. August 13, 1898 The people of this state are fortunate that the most direct route by xxx they can reach the great exposition is one justly famed for the exxxxx its equipment and service. Xxxx of its officials and employees xxx the attractiveness of the xxx through which it passes. We xxx the Burlington Route. August 13, 1898 New, Home Grown, Timothy Seed at BOYER & KENDALL’s. August 13, 1898 Passed From Our Midst. Last Friday morning our people were informed that Mrs. Margaret CONROY had died. Her death took place at about two o’clock Friday morning, Aug. 5th, 1898, at her home on Benton street. She had been a great sufferer for many years and of lat her friends saw that the battle was about finished and watched her faithfully to the last. Mrs. CONROY was born in Limerick, Ireland, March 16th, 1831, her maiden name was Margaret STAFF. At the age of thirteen she came to this country with her parents. She was married Feb. 19th, 1849, to James CONROY, and a few years later they came to this township and settled on a farm south of town. Her husband died Feb. 11th, 1887, and she ten moved to our village where she resided until her demise. To their union nine children were given them, of whom seven are living, and all are in or near Tampico, they are Mrs. Mary HENRIKEN, Mrs. Kate BURDEN, Mrs. Margaret WINTER, Mrs. Agnes DALEY, Miss Anna, James and John. The funeral took place at St. Mary’s church, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. P.J. WEBER officiating. There was a large number of relatives and friends in attendance to pay their last respects to a loving mother, a kind friend and honored and esteemed neighbor. August 13, 1898 Card of Thanks. We desire to tender our heartfelt thanks to the people of Tampico who so generously watched and cared for our mother in her late illness and those who sympathized and comforted us in our sad trials and bereavement. Mrs. Mary HERIKEN and others of the Family. August 13, 1898 Removed We have removed our barber shop to the building one door west of the Sterling National bank, KEIR’s old stand, first floor, Third street, Sterling. Come and see us in our new quarters. CUSHMAN & FLOCK. Last Edited by on Aug 29, 2008 5:24 AM
LesN 247 posts Aug 14, 2008 5:22 PM	August 14, 1913 Operate on Mrs. H. GRAHAM -E.A. EMMONS received a message Sunday and two Monday stating that his daughter, Mrs. Howard GRAHAM, was very sick at her home in Modale, Iowa, and the last message stated that an operation would be performed Monday evening. Mrs. EMMONS left the same day for Iowa. Relatives here are considerably worried and hope that everything will be all right when more definite word is received.
LesN 248 posts Aug 16, 2008 7:44 AM	August 15, 1891 Mr. and Mrs. Julia E. DOW [Harry's wife?] of Chicago, has been visiting with H.H. [Tip] DOW and family, and is at present visiting with Owen PITNEY and family. August 15, 1891 H. H. [Hiland] HOGEBOOM started for Morrison, Monday afternoon, to attend to some business in connection with the assignee sale of the HOGEBOOM Hardware Store. August 15, 1891 They say Tip [H.H.] DOW has the best croquet grounds in town. August 15, 1891 Dr. E.W. WAHL, of Gilmore, Ark., arrived in Sterling, Wednesday morning, at the home of his father, Fred WAHL. He will visit friends here and in Hahnaman for several weeks before returning. August 15, 1891 Mrs. Chas. SMITH and two sons, and Miss Lavinia SMITH and her two nieces of Davenport, Iowa, are visiting their relative, Richard SMITH and family at present. August 15, 1891 Mrs. DOW's Sharp Tongue Mrs. Mary E.H.G. DOW walked into a meeting of the directors of the street railroad at Dover, N.H. one day, says a Boston correspondent to the N.Y. World, and, showing a pocketful of the company's stock, elected herself to the presidency and other offices. Then she left the room with her head in the air. She became famous throughout New England, but after two years of rule the New Hampshire railroad queen decided to forswear railroading and sold most of her stock. The stockholders recently held a meeting, at which Mrs. DOW was asked to explain an overissue of fifty-three shares of stock, and also how it happened that in the statement of assets and liabilities she gave to Edward P. SHAW to whom she sold 260 shares at $50 each, $800 of the indebtedness of the company did not appear. Mrs. DOW did not explain as desired, but declared that the company now owes her some $502 on uncollected dividends , not to mention a bill for the storage of an omnibus, the ownership of which the company now repudiates. She said the present management is ruining the road. The officers told her that she had made $25 on each share that she sold, and intimated that she had gouged the company in doing so. Mrs. DOW objected to the issue of new stock and to electric cars, saying the latter were dangerous in a thunderstorm. The meeting ended in a wrangle, but after Mrs. DOW had gone home the directors met in a private office, elected officers, and fixed things generally to their satisfaction. August 15, 1903 Miss Pearle MACOMBS of this place and Franz. K. BRESSLER of Sterling were united in marriage at Sterling last week Thursday evening at the Methodist parsonage. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis BRESSLER, who reside north of Sterling. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. MACOMBS of this place. August 15, 1903 The noted female character, "Calamity Jane," who has figured on the frontier since 1870, is dead at Terry, S.D. August 15, 1903 Marie LUTES, the three year old daughter of W. LUTES, got a kernel of corn in her nostril Thursday and it was necessary to bring her here and have it removed by a doctor. August 15, 1903 Made insane by drink Fred ALLEN of this place attempted Sunday night to burn down his paint shop on his property here occupied by Will LOVE. He secured the matches and had burned up his pain brushes and also a hole in the floor of the paint shop when discovered. He was arrested and taken before Magistrate David SLYE Monday were he was fined $100 and costs and committed to the village jail. August 15, 1903 The body of John HUTTEN, a brother of Christian HUTTEN of this place and of Mrs. Henry LAUFF, of Hahnaman, was found in the drainage canal at Joliet Wednesday morning. The remains were badly decomposed when found and had probably been in the canal since last Saturday. The particulars of his death are not known. The deceased was about sixty-two years old and formerly resided in Sterling. He was known here. Last Edited by on Aug 16, 2008 7:46 AM
LesN 249 posts Aug 16, 2008 7:51 AM	August 16, 1906 All members of the F.R.L.A. are requested to be present at their regular meeting, next Tuesday evening, Aug., 21. A class of fifteen will be taken in that evening. Refreshments will be served and a good time may be expected. Let us all be present. Lewis WINCHELL, Pres. August 16, 1906 N.E. DENISON Seriously Hurt. Newton DENISON one of Tampico's leading carpenters recieved injuries from a fall at H.B. BOYER's new house Friday which came very near causing his death. He and Leonard METCALF were putting on a cornice off a scaffold sixteen feet from the ground when the scaffold broke just as DENISON was stooped over and was handing a tool to METCALF. He fell from the scaffold and struck the ground on his back. METCALF fell beside a bracket on the next scaffold below and was not hurt. Men hastened to the assistance of the injured man who was conscious, but unable to move his lower limbs. He wa carried home on a stretcher and a physician called who found no bones broken. Since the accident the sensation has returned but his feet are still numb and he is unable to move them. It is hoped that recovery will be rapid and complete, and the Progress joins the entire community in sympathizing with the injured man in his misfortune. As we go to press Mr. DENISON is doiing as well as can be expected. August 16, 1906 We have just received a new lot of Moline Buggies and Surreys. Come and buy one before Fair time. A. SMITH & Bro. August 16, 1906 The Merry-go-round left Monday for Lyndon where they ron on the picnic ground at the old settlers picnic. August 16, 1906 Died - Two week's old son of Mr. and Mrs. Giddeon L. LOVE, died this Thursday morning. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. August 16, 1906 Mrs. H.C. PITNEY left Sunday via Sterling for a visit with her parents at Blairstown, Ia. August 16, 1906 Miss Minerva LYON went to Prophetstown last Saturday night where she will go camping with her sister, Mrs. Roy OLMSTEAD. Last Edited by on Aug 17, 2008 6:50 AM

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