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This Week in Tampico History - Week of Sept. 28
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 295 posts Sep 29, 2008 4:58 AM	September 29, 1888 Mrs. H. H. DOW fell down stairs last Sunday and broke her collar bone. She is doing as well as circumstances will admit. September 29, 1888 We return thanks to H. H. HOGEBOOM for the pail of fine palatable grapes which he left at the Tornado office last Saturday. September 29, 1888 A brass band was organized here last Saturday evening with nine members. The boys will purchase new instruments. The organization is composed mostly of young men and will no doubt branch into a full fledged band. The following are members: T.O. STEADMAN, J.H.. OLSSON, Leslie DENISON, Levi LUTYENS, Chas. WEST, Frank WEST, Harry GIFFORD, Nobel FARRIS, and Fred ALLEN. You will probably hear from them in the future. September 29, 1900 O.D. PITNEY has James H. CAIN to work on the GRISWOLD farm putting up a large new corn crib. PITNEY says he will also build a new barn their this fall. September 29, 1900 During a speech at Victor, Col., last Wednesday, Theodore ROOSEVELT, Republican candidate for Vice Pres., was assaulted by a gang of thugs while on his way from the hall, where he had spoken, to the train. A number of roughriders protected the Governor's person and put the hoodlums to flight.
LesN 296 posts Oct 01, 2008 5:52 AM	September 30, 1893 Ben DOW received a consignment of fine peaches, direct from Michigan this week. They cost him one dollar a bushel. September 30, 1893 A reunion of the BALDWINs was held at the residence of J.M. BALDWIN, of this place, Friday. There was present: Jacob BALDWIN and wife, of Yorktown, father and mother of Mr. BALDWIN; Marion LANE and wife, of Yorktown; Dr. H.B. LAFLIN and wife of LaCross, Mrs. LANE and Mrs. LAFLIN are sisters of Mrs. BALDWIN; Frank BALDWIN and wife, and Noah HOGEBOOM and wife. All of Mr. BALDWIN's children were present except a son, William J., of New York. A pleasant time was enjoyed and a sumptuous feast enjoyed. September 30, 1894 Thomas RASSMUSSEN has carpenters at work building an addition to his residence. He owns and lives on the old J.F. LEONARD farm, four miles south of here. September 30, 1904 TAMPICO HAS BIG A FAIR Farmer's Have a Big Exhibition of Products in Boyer & Kendall's Big Lumber Shed. Tampico had a big fair last Saturday and although there was no horse racing, no balloon ascension or side shows, just a good old fashioned display of what the farmers are raising year after year, the town was crowded all day long and the fair was a great big success. The fair was held in BOYER and KENDALL's large new lumber shed and no admission what ever was charged, the firm going down in their pockets to pay the $150 worth of premiums offered. It was planned and engineered by H.B. BOYER of the firm and was principally held to call the farmers attention to the firms facility for handling lumber. The display of plump, smooth, potatoes, mammoth pumpkins, big squashes, handsome apples and highly bred corn, and many other vegetables with the cakes, biscuits and bread would have shamed this year's fairs both at Sterling and Morrison as the people who visited all three said the collection of here beat the county fairs by a wide margin. A walk down the broad driveway of the shed made one appreciate what a good place this is to live and created a wonderful impression on the many strangers who came from long distances. Crowds of farmers gathered in and near the big shed all day, discussing the different products, exchanging ideas and visiting. The fair with its big display was one of the principal things talked about and has been the talk of the farmers and everybody in this vicinity since. The fair was the biggest and best thing that was ever held here and while it advertised BOYER & KENDALL it was a windfall for the other business houses. There was a hot game of base ball in the forenoon between north side and south side farmer teams. The south side best 6 to 4. William SHERE brought in the biggest beet shown. Jas STRUM had an exhibit of Texas grown stuff which attached much notice. Henry OLDS exhibited some 1903 potatoes that looked good enough for a hungry man, they must be good keepers. C.D. JOHNSON's big water melons were a temptation to the small boys. Fred SCOTT exhibited 41 varieties of fruit, all of the fine. Many strange freaks were shown and there was much that was interesting to see besides the exhibit. John HELLIERS' four legged chicken attracted much attention. Many of the oldest inhabitants say the fair attracted the biggest crowd ever seen in Tampico. The afternoon ball game attracted a very large crowd and was full of interest from start to finish, had not METCALF been shut in by the spectators so that he could not get to a foul ball, the game would probably been 0 to 0 at the end of the ninth inning. C.W. BLACKBURN had a whole section for a display of products from his farm. He had small bales of hay, fodder, clover, etc and a steers head made of muslin stuffed with two large long curly beets for horns and sunflowers for eyes. Premiums Awarded Farm Products Exhibit 1st Prize 2nd Prize Yellow corn B.J. MILLER J.H. PLUMLEY White corn Will RUCK Fred SCOTT Best hill " P. LAUDENBERG H. HERRINGTON " red corn H. HERRINGTON H. STOFFREGAN " pop " Earl DARNELL Frank WEST " sweet " Sam MEEK L. WHEELOCK " early potatoes J.G. PLUMLEY P.L. DOW " late " Frank WEST Geo. FORWARD " mix oats John CORDES E. McCRACKEN " white " Frank LEE Oscar WETZELL " rye Henry LAUFF " beets Mrs. J. PLUMLEY A. NELSON " tomatoes Geo. FORWARD Sam MEEK " onions Walter YOUNG Walt'r YOUNG " cabbages John LAUFF M. POLLOCK " beans Walter YOUNG same " buck wheat Otto NELSON B. POTTER
LesN 297 posts Oct 01, 2008 6:02 AM	October 1, 1887 B. E. HOGEBOOM was in town last Saturday night and drove home with a bran [sic] new harness for his horses. October 1, 1887 H. H. DOW has had his house refitted. Having taken off the siding and put on felt paper and then replacing the siding. He will paint the exterior of the building. October 1, 1887 H. H. HOGEBOOM came smiling into our office last Thursday lugging three mammoth turnips, any one of which would make a square meal for a good sized family. He deposited his load and took out his pocket-book, remarking, "I guess it's about time to pay a little on my subscription, first I will pay for my own, next for Norman SYKES [his father-in-law], of Dorset, Vt., and for J.E. McNAUGHTON [probably the father-in-law of his uncle Alvah HOGEBOOM], the other paper I pay for is not near due yet." Such visitors are fully appreciated by this office. October 1, 1887 We will risk the assertion that there are few towns in Illinois that can boast of as many lady proprietors and clerks engaged in stores as there are in Tampico at the present time. To prove we will enumerate them, starting with Mrs. J.T. GRAY, and her daughters, Allie, Lillian, and Maude. Next Mrs. J.E. GREENMAN, Miss L.L. HIGDAY, Mrs. J.C. PINKLEY, Mrs. Burt GREENMAN, Mrs. D.P. ALDRICH and her three daughters Addie, Jennie and Elma. This comprises the number on the West side of Main street. Now we will enumerate those on the east side of the street; Mrs. J.S. WILLET and daughter, Hannah, Mrs. J.C PAICE, Mrs. W.H. HARRISON, Miss Mary GLASSBURN, Misses Jennie MAXFIELD & Anna POWELL and Miss Minnie MELVIN. Twenty all told.
LesN 298 posts Oct 02, 2008 5:19 AM	October 2, 1886 Geo. H. LUTYENS, out jeweler has just added many new and attractive gems to his stock. Among the novelties is a large stock of M.W.A., pins, which ought to be worn by every Woodman. Go get one before the supply is exhausted. October 2, 1886 At the Republican convention, held at Morrison, last Wednesday afternoon, the meeting was called to order by Mr. W.J. McCOY, Chairman of the Republican County Central Committy [sic]; Mr. J. D. PARISH, Secretary. ..... A resolution was then presented and carried which instructed the delegates, to be selected to attend the Senatorial convention of the 19th Senatorial District, to cast their votes for John W. WHITE, of Tampico, for Representative, and to use all honorable means to secure his nomination. .... The following delegates were selected to represent the county at the Senatorial Convention held Oct. 6th. E.H. NEVITT, Ithamer JOHNSON, F.H. RICHARDSON, Jas. DINSMOOR, Jas. PETTIGREW, Tyler McWHORTER, Chalkly JOHN, F.A. GOULD, Chas. BENT [author of The History of Whiteside County], D.S. SPAFFORD, J.H. HURLBERT, S.G. BALDWIN, W.C. SNYDER, J.C. YOUNG, A.R. HENDRICKS, W.H. BENNETT, V.S. FERGUSEN, C.L. SHELDON, Horace COLE. October 2, 1886 Abram Myers with his family moved to Mendota this week. He goes to Washington where he will receive his appointment in the Pension Bureau and be assigned to his post of duty. October 2, 1886 Robert COLLINS is doing a thriving business at his blacksmith shop. In fact his business has increased to such an extent that he has been compelled to put up an addition to his shop to accommodate his increasing trade. October 2, 1886 Miss Grace BROOK took charge of the REEVES' school on Wednesday the 29th. Miss BROOK is an excellent teacher and without doubt will give the patrons of that district a good school. October 2, 1886 The depot at Denrock has gone west about 100 yards, to where the west "Y" begins. The change was made for accommodation of the through trains from Rock Island running northwest. October 2, 1886 A large new lamp is now placed at the corner of Main and Market streets, nights when there are meetings at the Lodge Hall. Upon the glass sides of the lamp appear the names of the societies that hold forth in the hall. It would be a wise act if our legislative board would place a few large lamps on our street corners for the benefit of our citizens on a dark night.
LesN 299 posts Oct 03, 2008 5:09 AM	October 3, 1903 New School House at Fairfield Center completed. October 3, 1896 H.H. DOW, of Lincoln, Ill., writes to us enclosing a draft for more Tornadoes. Tip is now paid up to May 4, 1897. October 3, 1896 Mrs. John HOGEBOOM, of Denrock, was here Thursday looking for a girl to do general housework. October 3, 1896 FROM YORKTOWN Freeman FOY and family have moved back to Illinois, having sold their farm in Missouri. They are at present staying with Mrs. FOY's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKENZIE. Little Eddy, only child of Fred and Tillie COOLEY, passed away last Monday afternoon after a month of severe suffering. The funeral took place at the Christian church Tuesday at two p.m. The church was full although it rained nearly all day. October 3, 1896 Obituary Eddie COOLEY, son of Fred and Tilley COOLEY, was born March 17, 1894, died Sept. 28, 1896, at about four in the evening, aged 2 years, 6 mo. and 11 days. Eddie was an unusually bright little boy, the only child of his parents. Of his sickness we need not say anything as all are acquainted with the details. Last Edited by on Oct 04, 2008 6:12 AM
LesN 300 posts Oct 04, 2008 6:09 AM	October 4, 1890 From the list of appointments at the Aurora District Conference, we learn that F.L. BALDWIN [has been assigned to the] First church of Sterling; A.L SHUTE to Tampico. October 4, 1902 WORK HAS BEGUN ON NEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Lots are Deeded and Plans are Drawn for a Fine New Frame Edifice. Work has begun this week on the erection of the new Christian church, which will be built on the corner of Booth and Fremont streets, just east of Grant HUGHES residence. The lots were deeded to the church by Mrs. BOOTH Monday. October 4, 1902 HE ACCIDENTALLY BLEW HIS HEAD OFF Sherman ANDREWS, the fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George ANDREWS who live on Rock river between Lyndon and Prophetstown accidentally blew his head nearly off with a shot gun last Saturday afternoon and was instantly killed. He was using a new shot gun, a present from his uncle, for the first time and was shooting sparrows around the Lyndon bridge and while attempting to get down from the bridge level to the river bank, he dropped the gun which was discharged by the shock. The load tore through the right side of the unfortunate boy's neck and he sank dead in his tracks. His parents are nearly crazed by the unfortunate occurrence. October 4, 1902 RUNAWAYS SMASH WAGON TONGUE Two runaways and almost a third at the same time near BOYER & KINDALL's lumber office Wednesday made considerable excitement while the fun was on. Geo. ALLEN was loading coal into his wagon from a car back of the office and his mule team became frightened at the seat slipping. They ran east striking an electric light wire pole squarely breaking the new yoke and tongue. The terrific din in turn frightened John NEEDHAM's team which stood on the scales and they "rubbered" so hard to see what was going on that the tongue was broken. H.H. BOYER's faithful old yard horse got the fever then and was just getting ready to show into how many pieces he could smash the lumber wagon when he was caught. The other teams were caught without any further damage. October 4, 1902 M.G. LOVE's new building will be formally opened Thursday evening, Oct. 16, by a big dance. The Sixth Regiment band orchestra of Sterling has been engaged for the occasion and the affair promises to be something extraordinary. Jacob HARTSOOK is getting the dance up. October 4, 1902 Howard, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert LITTLE of Sterling, died last Friday evening from the effects of Paris green poisoning. The child found the can of poison under the barn where the parents had carefully hidden it away, and managed to get some in his hand. Its childish instinct immediately drew the hand to the mouth and became deathly sick, and after a week of suffering died. October 4, 1902 H.A. STILSON, the inventor of the STILSON rotary engine went to Rock Falls Monday where he secured employment in the Keystone machine shops. Mrs. STILSON will remain here. Mr. STILSON does not know definitely how long he will work there and necessarily during his employment work will be abandoned on the final development of his rotary engine. [Note, the Canadian patent informaton for the H.A. STILSON rotary engine can be found on-line at: http://patents.ic.gc.ca/cipo/cpd/en/patent/73787/summary.html] October 4, 1902 YORKTOWN A.A. SHERE's new barn is completed. October 4, 1902 NEW BEDFORD The state bank of Manlius is putting in the plate glass and will soon be in its new building, where it will be in better shape to do a large business. October 4, 1902 Morrison gets six rural free delivery routes which will be established Nov. 1, 621 homes will be supplied having a population of 2, 823. Tampico seems to be at the end of the list in regard to getting routes established, but it is hoped our turn will come soon. October 4, 1902 The L.A.S. of the M.E. church will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. KEMP for the purpose of tying comforters, and Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Rachel HAGAN. October 4, 1902 N.J. TEACH, of Yorktown, has sold his blacksmith shop and residence there to Clayton TEACH, who took possession Monday. N.J. TEACH will leave in two weeks for Columbus, Ohio, where he may locate. October 4, 1902 Public Sale A I am going to California I will sell the following property: 1 single top buggy, harness, robes, etc., hay and grain in the barn, all my household goods and a few bushels of potatoes. Sale to be Oct., 18, 1902. Joel M. BALDWIN Last Edited by on Oct 04, 2008 6:18 AM

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