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This Week in Tampico History - Week of August 24th
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 257 posts Aug 24, 2008 7:12 AM	August 24, 1901 Ralph McKENZIE is now using crutches to help him get about. Last week his foot was injured by a wheel of a wagon loaded with rock passing over it. August 24, 1901 Mrs. Anna VAUGHAN of near Springfield, Ill., arrived here Thursday to make her son Thomas VAUGHAN and family a visit. She reports that the country from whence she came shows the result of the late hot weather a good deal worse than it seemed to here. August 24, 1901 J.E. GREENMAN tells us he settled with L.D. and Galon ROGERS for their loss by fire, paying $500 on the house and $185 on the goods. August 24, 1906 A Fire At SLY's Hotel Lanlord David SLY [SLYE?] had a narrow escape from having the hotel burned down Tuesday afternoon. He sprinkled gasoline over a mattress to clean it and then took it off the springs which were sprinkled also. While the mattress was off he thought it would be a good scheme to burn the gasoline off the springs and touched a light to them. The whole room burst into flame which consumed the mattress and bedstead beside ruining the carpet. The fire was extinguished and Mr. SLY has concluded the old reliable soap and water will do to clean things hearafter. August 24, 1906 Death of Baby Boy Ellis, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gid LOVE died last week Thursday. The little one was born July 31 and was never strong from birth. The funeral services were held Friday morning, Rev. J.G. ARMSTRONG officiating. Internment was in the Tampico cemetery. Although the little fellow had been with his parents but a short time, he had earned a place in their hearts which will ever be vacant. August 24, 1906 The work of changing the wires and lines from the old switch board to the new has been in progress this week. The lines are being carefully rebuilt, all joints being soldered which will insure good service through the new board. August 24, 1906 George HOWLETT has purchased a new St. Louis automobile built on the top buggy type. The machine will be shipped here next week. August 24, 1906 The Sterling avenue G bridge commission organized last Saturday at Sterling by electing F.B. THOMAS of this place as chairman. The contract for rebuilding the destroyed bridge was let to The Penn. Bridge company for $37,7--. August 24, 1906 John PIERCE cut a bad gash under his eye Wednesday at the Christian Sunday school picnic. He was playing ball and filling the catcher's position. A red hot foul off of Glenn BROOKS' bat caught John right under the eye and did the damage to his face. August 24, 1906 The plasterers have been busy the past two weeks in A.T. GLASSBURN's new house. The lighting plant has also been shipped here and is being installed. Although there is considerable work to do yet before the large house will be ready for occupancy, the house is approaching completion. August 24, 1906 The lights for the Tabernacle were installed this week by an expert from Chicago. The tabernacle will be lighted by a gasoline plant having ten lights which the manufacturers claim wil make the interior as light as day. The plant cost just the mere expense of installing it as the makers want to advertise their lighting system and think the tabernacle is a good place to fit it. August 24, 1906 Our new line of stationary is moving rapidly. Buy a box right now. 10c to 75c at STOCK's Pharmacy August 24, 1906 When you bathe use Rexall toilet soap. Always on top. 10c a cake at STOCK's Pharmacy. August 24, 1906 Professor T.J. HANEY of Rock Falls, a brother of Professor HANEY of the Tampico public schools, has been elected superintendent of schools of Amboy at the salary of $1,100 per year. August 24, 1906 Ed EMMONS expects to start on next week making the circuit of the county and state fairs in the interxxxx of the Farmer's Voice, a farm periodical. Jerry RUSK was in the same work last year but turned it over to Mr. EMMONS when he moved to Michigan. August 24, 1906 Tracy DENISON had the misfortune to smash his thumb by a glancing blow from is hammer while at work on BOYER's new house. He became faint and would have fallen from the same scaffold from which his brother, N.E. DENISON, was badly injured by a fall last Friday if his father had not chanced to be on the same scaffold and held him.
LesN 260 posts Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM	August 26, 1893 The carpenters are at work upon Henry GILES’ new house this week. August 26, 1893 Died – Mrs. Jabeg WARNER, at her home in Prophetstown. The lady was in her ninety-ninth year. Many of our people knew here. August 26, 1893 Charles ALDRICH was at work Wednesday refreshing his building on East Main street, occupied by George WINTER as a harness shop. August 26, 1893 Herb KEMP moved into the C.H. ALDRICH house on First street. August 26, 1893 H.H. [Hiland] HOGEBOOM and wife [Anjenetta] and his wife's sister [Emma] Mrs. EDGARTON, took the train to Chicago, Monday morning. They will visit the White City and other sights the City now boasts of, and then Mrs. EDGARTON will depart for her home in Vermont. August 26, 1893 There were over 1,000 people in attendance at the Sterling-Morrison bicycle tournament held in the latter city last Friday. The races were good and the affair a success. The Sterling cyclers took the majority of first prizes. August 26, 1893 Eighty million dollars in bills was received at Atlanta a short time ago, the mammoth packages of money filling five large dry goods boxes and making in all a dray load. They were Confederate bills of the rarest type, and were shipped from Richmond, Va., to a man in Atlanta, Ga. who purchased them for speculative purposes. It has always been supposed that this money was destroyed. August 26, 1920 DEATH TAKES OLDEST CITIZEN OF COMMUNITY Henry M. THACKABERRY, Oldest Citizen of This Vicinity, Died in Sanatarium at Rockford. DEATH OF HENRY M. THACKABERRY Henry M. THACKABERRY, New Bedford's grand old man and for many years a resident of Thomas south of Tampico, died last week Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock at the sanitarium in Rockford where he had been a patient for less than a week. The remains were brought to the home of his daughter in New Bedford where he has lived for many years and been tenderly cared for and funeral services were held last Friday with internment at the Whittington cemetery in charge of the Masons of Tampico. Although the roads were bad and it rained about fifteen of the brethren from Tampico attending the funeral. Mr. THACKABERRY was a charter member of the Yorktown lodge No. 655 and the oldest member of the lodge at the time of his death. Mr. THACKABERRY, who was one of the pioneers of northwest Bureau county, had been ill for several months. A few weeks ago while a patient at the Prineton hospital, he fell out of bed and broke his hip. He made a remarkable recovery from the injury and was able to sit in a wheel chair when he was removed last week to the sanitarium at Rockford, but he succumed to the infirmities of old age. Although he was nearing the century mark, Mr. THACKABERRY had never before experienced a serious illness. Mr. THACKABERRY had been a resident of Bureau county since 1852. He was born in Queenstown, Ireland, August 18, 1824, and lived there until he was 10 years old, when his parents moved to England. He was reared and educated in England. He came to America in 1851, arriving in New York on Christmas day. He went first to Chesterville, Pa., where he lived a few months with his brother, and in April 1852, he starrted west, arriving Princeton on May 5. For three years Mr. THACKABERRY lived on a farm north of Princeton, after which he took up his residence in Fairfield. He retired 21 years ago to make his home in New Bedford. Mr. THACKABERRY was married in August, 1851 to Miss Jane MEARNS, of Montrose, Scotland. The marriage was performed in St. George's Episcopal church in Honover Square, London. Three children were born of this marriage: Mrs. W. E. BOOTH, New Bedford; Alexander, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and another now deceased. August 26, 1920 THANK YOU ALL This issue of The Tornado is the last under the editorship and management of myself, the next issue on Sept. 1 will be under the new editor and owner, N.E. DENISON who assumes charge Sept. 1. Tampico is a fine little city, there are lots of splendid people here, live business men and it is noted as an active, progressive community. I have always through the columns of The Tornado boosted for it in every way and also devoted my time to any project which I deemed was for the betterment of Tampico and vicinity, and have believed in Tampico, first, last and always. After nineteen years spent in the newspaper business here many business, social and friendly ties have been formed which will be served with regret. To the many subscribers and loyal patrons of The Tornado I feel deeply indebted but have honestly endeavored to give them all a dollar's worth for their dollar. The increase in business from year to year has been appreciated and that the community also appreciates an up-to-date newspaper. A live newspaper is a valuable asset to any community and can continually boost its home town to the front, and this The Tornado has done all the years under my management - sometimes at the sacrifice of business and friends. We will leave Tampico with kindly feelings of the pleasant years spent here and wherever we may go shall watch and be interested in her welfare and future. George ISHERWOOD. August 26, 1920 Jack REAGAN made a business trip to Chicago this week. August 26, 1920 Mrs. HIBBLER of Thomas is driving a new Essex car. August 26, 1920 Among the teachers from this vicinity who are attending the Whiteside county teachers institute which opened in Fulton Monday for five days session are: Nellie DARBY, Bernice McKENZIE, Arvis McGRATH, Elizabeth McGRATH, Nina PRATT, Irma GRAHAM, Bertha PECKHAM, Edna M. POTTS, Mabel GRAY.
LesN 262 posts Aug 28, 2008 4:41 AM	August 28, 1919 HOW QUICKLY WILL YOU STOP? If you can't stop your auto within the distance below when going the speed also given you are a poor driver and your brakes are not working properly according to the wise fellow who has figured it all out: 10 miles - 9.2 feet 15 miles - 20.8 feet 20 miles - 37 feet 25 miles - 58 feet 30 miles - 83.3 feet 35 miles - 113 feet 40 miles - 148 feet 50 miles - 331 feet If you are going 35 miles per hour and your brakes are in ace high condition, you have to run 113 feet before you can stop. Consider the danger in that speed going through the streets or on roads where traffic is heavy. August 28, 1919 Jack REAGAN who has moved here and will work at the H.C. PITNEY store went to Chicago Monday morning where he spent the day buying goods for the store. August 28, 1919 Jack REAGAN and family of Monmouth moved to Tampico last week into the flats above H.C. PITNEY's store. Mr. REAGAN will be employed in Mr. PITNEY's store and will be a valuable addition to the force. He is experienced in up-to-date store methods and at Monmouth had charge of one department of a large store including the buying of goods and the overseer of the clerks. He is also a graduate of the American school of Proctipedics and will have charge of the shoe department in the PITNEY store. Mr. REAGAN and family formerly resided in Tampico and have many friends who will welcome them back. August 28, 1919 MICKEY IS COMING Mabel NORMAN in Mickey. The picure and song that you will remember. A super picture that comes only once in a life time. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3 & 4.
LesN 263 posts Aug 29, 2008 5:16 AM	August 29, 1891 N.J. HOGEBOOM drove to Morrison Tuesday on Business. August 29, 1891 A new crossing has been put in between HOGEBOOM's hardware store and the bank. The planks are three inches thick. August 29, 1891 Our Postmaster, Thos. STEADMAN, and his wife, have been called to mourn the loss of their infant son during the present week. "Cholera infantum, " was the disease that ended the child's life Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was attended from the house on Thursday afternoon, Pastor Chas. T. ROE, officiating. August 29, 1903 Tampico may have an electric road by January 1 next, as A. J. McNEIL, one of the directors of the proposed road from Rock Falls to Atkinson via Tampico and Yorktown, says that the company will have everything ready for track laying by January 1. August 29, 1903 Poles have been hauled for the Farmer's telephone line east and north of here and Monday work was begun digging the holes and setting them. The new line goes east to Aug. HEIN's corner and then north and east over the route as started in the paper several weeks ago. August 29, 1903 John PIERSON, who lives north-west of here, lost a valuable horse Monday. August 29, 1903 John MOSHER, Sr., of Deer Grove, had his house reshingled and newly painted. August 29, 1903 Prof. F.N. SACKETT now occupies the Chas. BROWN residence in the north-west part of town instead of the HAGUE house as was stated to the Tornado last week. August 29, 1903 Louis FOY has accepted a position as clerk in H.C. PITNEY's store. He takes the position made vacant by Homer TURNER who resigned to attend business college at Sterling. August 29, 1903 Mrs. E.H. KILMER who formerly resided one mile south of here died at her home last week, Tuesday at Prophetstown of cancer of the stomach. The deceased was well known to many Tampico people.
LesN 264 posts Aug 30, 2008 4:59 AM	August 30, 1902 TOOK HYMENAL [sic] VOWS WEDNESDAY Miss Blanch BROOKS and LeRoy DARNELL, both members of well known families in this vicinity, were united in marriage Wednesday night at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents in Yorktown. The couple were married in the parlor beneath a handsome canopy of flowers. Rev. BERNREUTER saying the words that untied them so long as life may last. There were about thirty-five relatives and friends to witness the ceremony and to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. DARNELL at the close. Mrs. DARNELL, the bride, is the daughter of Mart BROOKS, and is a nice young lady, admired by numbers of friends and acquaintances. The groom is the son of Joseph DARNELL, who lives south of here, and is a good, sterling young farmer of good habits, who is liked by all who know him. August 30, 1902 H.H. DOW WILL MOVE TO CALIFORNIA The following letter from H.H. DOW, formerly of this place and very well known here, will be of interest to the readers of the Tornado. Fitzgerald, Ga., Aug. 26, 1902. Editor Tornado - Dear Sir: You will find enclosed $1.50 to apply on, or pay up dues on file. You will please send next issues to Pasadena, California, as I will want to read it. I am going to move now or sooner. Give my best regards to all issuing friends; and the toe of your boot to all enemies. Most respectfully, H.H. DOW. August 30, 1902 E. PARENT expects to leave next Monday for Chicago where he will take a post graduate course in embalming. August 30, 1902 F.L. PIERCE has hired Mr. CORENTH a Chicago baker, to handle the dough in his bakery. He is said to be an excellent baker. August 30, 1902 Lee W. BROWN had a fine Galloway calf killed by lightning last week, and Fred THACKABERRY lost a sheep to the same cause. August 30, 1902 Mr. and Mrs. E.S. BENTLEY, who visited Mr. BENTLEY's brother at Hancock, Mich., for several weeks, returned Wednesday. They report a delightful time in Northern Michigan, and were refreshed by their trip. August 30, 1902 Manager H.C. PITNEY of the Tampico base ball nine has made a date to play the Nebraska Indians here on Tuesday, September 23. The Indian team is said to have representatives from nine different tribes who are all swift players. August 30, 1902 R. H. McKENZIE has removed the picket fence which was around his residence and made other improvements at his place. August 30, 1902 Mr. and Mrs. H.A. KEMP and Miss Linnie TEACH returned Monday from a two week's visit to Toronto, Canada, Niagra Falls and other eastern points. Mr. KEMP reports a delightful trip and a fine time at the falls, which he thinks is one of the finest sights ever witnessed. August 30, 1902 The brick veneering on M.G. LOVE's building, near his residence on Market street, has been completed and work will now begin of fitting up the interior. When completed the building will be a good one. August 30, 1902 The Prophetstown Kids played the Tampico Pony base ball nine here Monday. Rain stopped the game in the seventh inning when the score was 7 to 2 in favor of Tampico. August 30, 1902 E.A. EMMONS says that the report that he is going to retire from his newly acquired hotel business is false. Mr. EMMONS has no intention of quitting the business whatever.
Denise 342 posts Aug 31, 2008 7:14 AM	Can you belive what Mr. Sly did with that gasoline? Denise Last Edited by on Aug 31, 2008 7:15 AM

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