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This Week in Tampico History - Week of Nov. 16
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 354 posts Nov 16, 2008 7:18 AM	November 16, 1895 Tuesday, November 19th an election will be held at the BUELL Bros’. creamery, some eight miles northeast of Tampico, for the purpose of electing one commissioner for the Tampico, Hume and Prophetstown drainage district. November 16, 1895 Miss Ella COYNE, of Albany, who shot her brother-in-law, Evan LEWIS, was fined $130 for the assault she made. November 16, 1895 The 29th annual meeting of the Horticultural Society of northern Illinois will be held at Sterling, Dec. 3rd and 4th. November 16, 1895 Judge CARTWRIGHT was nominated for the office of circuit judge by the judicial convention held at Rockford last Tuesday. November 16, 1895 Joe TEACH has his new brick blacksmith shop enclosed and nearly ready for occupancy. He has one of the most substantial, convenient and as good a shop as you will find anywhere, and by long odds the best in the county. November 16, 1895 They had a little musical at the residence of Dr. WAHL, Monday evening, and the music for the occasion was furnished by DeWitt WEST and daughter, Miss Darlene, Mrs. WAHL and H.L. GIFFORD. The piano, violin and banjo figured a prominent part in the entertainment. November 16, 1895 Rev. H.A. HOOVER has been cutting down some of the shade trees in front of the Baptist parsonage. He is after more sun light. November 16, 1895 It is said that if people would buy green coffee and brown it hat home it would prove a great preventative against diphtheria, scarlet and typhoid fevers. November 16, 1895 Fred E. GLASSBURN has a fine new safe, one of the Victor make that he purchased of J.E. GREENMAN. Those are the safes to buy, they are cheap in price yet are as good as any made. November 16, 1895 John OLSSON, while working upon the roof of ARNOLD’s barn the other day ran a rusty nail deep into his leg near the knee. It caused him considerable pain and the limb was quite stiff and sore for several days; but no serous results are now expected. November 16, 1895 Will LOVE is building a new addition to his barn on his residence property on the corner of Washington and Glassburn streets. From the size he is making the addition one might be led to believe Mr. LOVE was going to embark in the livery business; but may be not. November 16, 1895 J.C. PAICE has his store room enclosed, the floor put down and will soon have the plastering under way. He expects to get all finished and ready for occupancy in a short time. The new addition to his store makes his room show off to be very good advantage. November 16, 1895 Mayor BROWN, of Prophetstown, a government engineer of the Hennepin canal, has been engaged to make the permanent survey, and draws the maps and makes the estimates for the Fairfield, Gold and Green townships Union Special Drainage District. The contract was for him to begin work last Monday. November 16, 1895 Since our merchants have put plate glass in their stores, they give considerable attention to the exhibits displayed in their windows. It seems to be a strife to see which can get their windows decorated in the neatest, latest and most attractive manner, and they exhibit much taste and good judgment in making their arrangements. November 16, 1895 Plush and fur robes and all kinds of blankets at Geo. WINTER’s. Call an [sic] examine before buying elsewhere. November 16, 1895 There are a number of children in town who are not attending school. Parents are doing their children a great injury and injustice in allowing them to remain out of school, although it may please the children now, in time to come they will censure those same indulgent parents very bitterly for not compelling them to go to school at the time they should have done so. November 16, 1895 A Geneseo man reports that his cistern was wrecked by the earthquake. The water all ran out of it soon after the shock, and hadn’t leaked a drop for years. This is a counter ot the experience of the Missouri people – and some in Iowa nearer us – who report that spring, that had been dry for months under the influence of the drouth [sic], began, after the shock, to flow as before. [Note: the October 31, 1895 earthquake in Charleston, MO ranks 2nd in intensity to the 1811-1812 series.] November 16, 1895 William HAMBLOCK and wife met with quite a serious accident last Sunday morning while coming to church. They were setting in the back seat of a two-seated buggy, when by a sudden jerk of the horses the and the seat were thrown backwards out of the vehicle. Mrs. HAMBLOCK was somewhat jambed [sic] and bruised, and Mr. HAMBLOCK had one of his ribs cracked, in the fall. The cause of the accident was, from not having the seat properly fastened down. Every now and then we hear of accidents happening from the same cause. People who ride in such vehicles should use due precaution, and always know that the seat is fastened down before they get in to the buggy. November 16, 1895 Have you banked your pump for the winter? Better attend to it if you have note, for some of these fine mornings you will find it a little balky and refusing to work. November 16, 1895 Sore Throat. Any ordinary case may be cured in one night by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as directed with each bottle. The medicine is also famous for its cures of rheumatism, lame back and deep seated and muscular pains. For sale by B.D. GREENMAN, Druggist. November 16, 1895 Teachers’ Institute There will be an Institute in the high school room at Prophetstown Saturday, Nov. 23, 1895, at 10 o’clock. Program. Morning Session. Vertical penmanship, Miss BEARDSLEY. How shall we secure better results in spelling? N.M. CROOK. Some practical methods of arithmetic class exercise. Miss LAMB. Afternoon Session. The study of Literature, C.H. HAMM. How shall we teach Evangeline to 8th grade pupils? Dyson RISHELL. General discussion, lead by J.H. FEE. How to teach Literature to primary pupils, Mrs. CROWELL. Discussion, Miss MILLER. How to teach Literature to intermediate pupils, Miss BARNS and Mrs. BAXTER. A day in school, Miss SITTERLY. Morals and manners, Miss CHAMBERLAIN. The recitation, C.H. MARCY, Discussion, W.S. ELLISON. Supt. JOHNSTON, who has kindly consented to meet with us, will add much to the interest of the meeting. All teachers, friends, and patrons of the public schools are urged to be present, and to assist the discussion of those of xxx xx xxxx. November 16, 1895 The Sterling Steam Dye Works. Steam Dye Works and a Chemical Dye-Cleaning Establishment. Ladies and Gents Clothing of all kinds cleaned, dyed and repaired. Silks, Satins, Shawls, cleaned and dyed. Lace Curtains done up. Call at 306 First avenue, next door to Merchant’s Café. A.D. COCHRAN. November 16, 1895 John OLSSON is at work building a bridge over the ditch five miles west of town. November 16, 1895 On November the 18th , 1895 occurs the opening of the Nez Perces reservation in Idaho, and it is expected that 10,000 people will be ready when the word is given to enter this promised land, which will furnish homes for over 3,000 families. November 16, 1895 The village board of Prophetstown has forbidden the throwing of dice in the saloons and restaurants of that place. November 16, 1895 The supreme court of the United States has decided that beans are not seeds but vegetables and Boston again breathes easy. November 16, 1895 Albert SNIFF, who has been spending time at Tama City, Iowa, returned home Tuesday evening, and is at present at his old place in the poultry house. November 16, 1895 Two Mormon elders who were trying to convert a large congregation to the Mormon faith in a Kentucky town were taken from the church by a crowd of men and ridden on a rail. 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Denise 380 posts Nov 16, 2008 7:37 AM	Thanks Les, I always look forward to these with my morning coffee! Denise
LesN 355 posts Nov 16, 2008 1:11 PM	Hi Denise, Thanks...It is my pleasure. Also, thanks to you for one of the best history/genealogy websites on the web!!! You really do a great job that everyone benefits from. Hope all's going well with you. Les
LesN 357 posts Nov 18, 2008 5:30 AM	November 18, 1899 H.H. HOGEBOOM is setting a good example by paving the street in front of his two store buildings with brick. It would be nice if all Main street, in front of the business buildings was paved, and it will be some time. Sure thing. November 18, 1899 Last Sunday morning at the close of service at the Baptist church, Rev. A.K. WIMMER tendered his resignation to take effect December xx. He said the church need not act upon it that day, but he would expect the petition to be granted at the prayer meeting. Mr. WIMMER is well liked by the congregation and the church members and all are sorry to have him leave, but his health is so impaired and he feels compelled to abandon the pulpit for a while at least. November 18, 1899 H.A. KEMP is hard at work remodeling his house on E. Market street. We suppose he will occupy it himself. November 18, 1899 Henry PITNEY says it takes about ten tons of coal to run his furnace to heat the whole house during the winter. November 18, 1899 The undersigned will sell at public auction, at his residence, the M.R. THACKABERRY farm, 9 miles south of Tampico and 1 mile north of Thomas Post-office, on Monday, Dec. 4th, 1899, commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. his livestock and farm implements. Charles FRANK. November 18, 1899 The undersigned will sell at public auction at her residence, the John HOGEBOOM place, 6 miles south and 1 1/2 miles west of Tampico, and 2 1/2 miles south-east of Yorktown, on Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 1899, commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. her livestock and farm implements. Mary J. GIBSON. November 18, 1899 The undersigned, Robert HELLIER, Jr. and James KENNEY, Executor of the estate to Robert N. HELLIER, Deceased, will sell at public auction, at the old Billy ADAMS farm, 6 miles south-east of Tampico, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1899; commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. live stock and farm implements. Robert HELLIER, Jr. November 18, 1899 The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence, 7 miles south-west of Tampico, 5 miles north of Thomas, 6 miles north-east of Hooppole, 10 miles north-east of Prophetstown and 1/4 mile east of Yorktown corners, on Monday, Nov. 27th, 1899, commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. [his livestock and farm implements]. C.D. McKENZIE. November 18, 1899 The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence, the HUGHES farm, 2 miles south-east of Tampico, on Wednesday, November 29, 1899, commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. [his livestock and farm implements.] Coon BERGE. Last Edited by on Nov 18, 2008 5:33 AM
LesN 358 posts Nov 19, 2008 5:04 AM	November 19, 1887 There was rejoicing along this line Tuesday when word was received from E.A. HOVEY that the "Driven-Well" suit in the U.S. Supreme Court had been decided against the patentee. A banner was made upon which was painted , in large letters the telegram announcing the fact, which was hung across Main street. November 19, 1892 PUBLIC SALES Geo. DRAYTON, having rented his farm, will sell at public auction, at his farm 10 miles south of Tampico and 6 miles west of New Bedford and 5 miles south of Yorktown, near the Thomas post office, on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, 1892, commencing at 10 o'clock a.m., the following property: 10 head of horses, 40 head of cattle, 48 head of Poland China shoats, 600 bush. of corn in crib, 20 bu. Velvet chaff seed wheat, 30 tons of upland wild hay, and a lot of farm implements. Free lunch at noon. Robt. HELLIER, Auctr. November 19, 1892 Postponed to Nov. 21st, 1892, Public Sales John N. HOGEBOOM having rented his farm, will sell at public auction at his farm, 7 miles south of Tampico and 3 1/2 miles southeast of Yorktown, on Thursday, November 18th, 1892, commencing at 10 o'clock am, the following property, to wit: 9 horses, 15 head of cattle, 7 shoats, 100 bushels of corn in the crib, 25 tons of tame hay, farming equipment, etc. Terms 12 months. Robt. HELLIER, Auct.
LesN 359 posts Nov 20, 2008 5:33 AM	November 20, 1903 ROAD FILES TRUST DEED Electric Road Files Trust Deed or Mortgage at Morrison for $1,800,000. The Dixon Rock Falls and Southwestern electric railway which is the road to build through Tampico, Yorktown and Hooppole, Tuesday filed a trust deed or mortgage with the circuit clerk at Morrison, for $1,800,000. This deed covers the expense of building the proposed electric railway from Dixon to Rock Island, and is given to secure the company's bonds which are to be taken by the Morton Trust company of New York. This trust-company is the same concern with which the original contract to furnish the finances for building the road was made. The trust deed consists of fifty pages of typewritten copy, in which all contingincies [sic] are ably provided for and the interests of both the trust company and the railway company carefully protected. It was drawn up by the attorneys for the trust company and signed by the officials of both concerns. The contracts for building the road has been given, as before stated, to Massy, Carter & Company of New York City, a firm well known through out the country, and thoroughly responsible and reliable in every way. Further than this change, the condition of the company remains the same. There is now no question but that the road will be built. In a short conversation with Atty. H.L. SHELDON of Rock Falls, he stated that the new electric road is an assured fact in spite of the misappropriation of the $8,000 by Contractor COLGROVE. He says the company was secured and will lose nothing whatever. The present contract calls for the completion of the road by Sept. 1, 1904, and Mr. SHELDON says the people of Tampico and vicinity can rest assured that the road will be built. November 20, 1903 BAPTIST LADIES BAZAAR A BIG SUCCESS Large crowds, big sales with correspondingly big receipts made the Baptist ladies annual bazaar held last Saturday afternoon and evening in BURDEN's opera house, one of the most successful ever held. The afternoon was occupied by the ladies presiding over booths around which were crowds of buyers. Mrs. Alf. SMITH and Mrs. WIMMER had charge of the apron and children's clothing booths, Mrs. MORGAN and her assistants presided at the produce booth - butter, chickens and egs, and Mrs. CANTLIN had charge of the provision booth. The fancy work department was in charge of a bevy of young ladies aid. Mrs. CROSS and Mrs. CONNOR sold sweets at one pence at the candy booth. The check room, - a novel and good way of taking care of packages was in charge of Mrs. RENSLOW. Daisy SEYMOUR acted as cashier and made a good one. Receipts were $184. In the evening a comedy entitled "The Spinsters' Return" was given to a crowded house. The spinsters were represented by the following ladies in old maid costumes: President, Clara BREWER; secretary, Mrs. Frank WEST; spinsters, Misses ENGEL, Daisy SEYMOUR, Eunice McCLURE, Mary RICHARDSON, Ethel SMITH; Mesdames CROSS, H. B. BOYER, Ina HELLIER, WAHL, HARRINGTON, CONNOR, BLISS, WRIGHT, ACKERBERG and SMITH. Mis CHAMBERLAIN mothered a flock of twelve "Van Tassell" children among which were Mr. and Mrs. F.A. BREWER and H.B. BOYER who spoke on the promise of an "I'll tell your father." A.E. WIMMER introduced a laughable hyponic specialty as Professor Dinklespiel. The entertainment furnished any amount of amusement and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. November 20, 1903 INTERESTING NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL Linnie DENISON, Vernon GLASSBURN, and Tracey DENISON were absent from Monday. May BURDEN has left school to help in her father's store. This cold weather must be the cause of pupils being tardy. The class of philosophy is studying the subject "electricity and magnetism." Vernon GLASSBURN and Inez REMINGTON were absent from school Wednesday. Sadie POPE, editor. November 20, 1903 Olie ADAMS lost a fine cow Thursday from lock jaw. November 20, 1903 WIN CANAL BRIDGE SUIT Judge KOHLSAAT Renders a Decision Favorable to Commissioners Monday. After a stubborn legal contest of over three years, the highway commissioners have won their suit against the government over the bridges question. Judge KOHLSAAT of Chicago rendered an opinion Monday which he overruled the demurrer entered by attorn. BETHEA for the government. The demurrer declared that the courts have no jurisdiction over the war department under whose supervision the case is built, that the department is supreme to any court. Judge KOHLSAAT overruled this and said the courts had a right to try the case. There is now no question as to the right court in which to try the cases and the government will now have to prove that the bridges, approaches and grades are not according the original condemnation decrees or erect them in the highways as the commissioners want them. November 20, 1903 MONTHLY METHODIST MENTIONINGS A union Thanksgiving service will be held in the Methodist church Thursday morning, Nov. 26, at 10:30. The sermon will be preached by Rev. C.G. WRIGHT. The church intends to begin a revival meeting the first week in January. The pastor will be assisted by other preachers. The study of Sunday school lessons is made the main feature of the Thursday evening meeting. This service is especially helpful to Sunday school workers. Everybody invited. Four persons united with the church by letter during the past month. We invite all who have no church home to worship with us. "In essentials unity, nonessentials liberty." The special music next Sunday evening will consist of a solo by Linnie DENISON, and a duet by Maggie STURM and Mrs. xxxxxx. The Epworth League will give a free social at the parsonage Thanksgiving night. Everybody invited. Geo. BERNREUTER, Pastor. November 20, 1903 GREENVILLE TOWNSHIP S.S. CONVENTION The following is the program of the Greenville township Sunday school convention to be held at the F.M. church in New Bedford on Sunday, Nov. 22nd. 2:00-Praise Service, Rev. J.W. COURTRIGHT. 2:15-"How to Get a Lasting Impression from the Lesson." Ella NELSON 2:30-"How to Retain Scholars from Ten Years Old and Upwards," Mrs. Charles EGGERS. 2:45-"How to Get Old and Young Non-Sunday School Goers Interested" W.G. JOHNSON 3:00-Discussion on the above topics. 3:10-Appointment of committees. 3:15-"How to Secure Regular Attendance" Mrs. J.A. NICOLS. 3:30-"How can the Sunday School be a Benefit to the Church" R.F. LATHROP 3:45-Business Session. 4:00 Adjournment. 7:15-Praise Service 7:30-"Temperence in the Sunday School." Wm. STEERS. 7:50-Address, Charles EGGERS November 20, 1903 A concrete walk was laid this week in front of the new city hall and concrete approaches to the large doors. The work was done by Lucien HAYES. November 20, 1903 The large new addition Fred BINGHEIMER is building to his house southwest of here is nearly completed. When done, he will have a large commodious house. November 20, 1903 FOSTER, the weather prophet, says that the winter will be mild, so mild. Xxxx xxx xxx xxx freeze over and ice will be a scarce article next summer. FOSTER ought to recast his prophesies judging from the weather at present. November 20, 1903 Farmers experienced considerable trouble this fall with corn which was cribbed early. It has molded and heated. Several farmers south of here were compelled to scatter the piles of corn in the cribs and remove them to let the air circulate more freely to remedy the trouble. November 20, 1903 State's Attorney Charles DENEEN, one of the candidates for governor, spoke Monday night in the academy of music at Sterling to an audience of 300. The meeting was not over enthusiastic although Mr. DENEEN was given a cordial reception but nothing like the reception given to YATES. Mr. DENEEN's speech was a statement of his position and what he should do if he were elected. November 20, 1903 A decided dash of winter occurred this week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday when the mercury dropped to ten degrees above zero and high winds prevailed which made it extremely uncomfortable. HICKS predicted it and says more like it is due about November 25. November 20, 1903 -Echo [Prophetstown]: - Thomas MEREDITH of the firm MEREDITH Bros., who has been in Missouri for a time past returned home Tuesday morning. These gentlemen own land down in that country and Tom was down to look after their interests and a little in the way of improvement. He says Missouri is all right; crops good and land on the boom. November 20, 1903 J.H. MILLIGAN, superintendent of state experiment station located four miles north east of here is on the program at the Farmers Institute to be held in Morrison on Dec. 16. He will give a talk on the station and exhibit simple products from the experiment plots showing the value of potash as a fertilizer on the alkali soils. Mrs. F. H. RICHARDSON is a member of the committee on decorations for the meeting. November 20, 1903 Three carriers on the route from this place will not make their accustomed trips on Thanksgiving as the postmaster general has ordered that all rural carriers have a holiday. Patrons on the routes can call at the office and receive their mail. The order from the postmaster general made the carriers, John TURNER, Glen STEADMAN and Geo. LUTYENS happy. November 20, 1903 Chicken thieves made raid on Mrs. MELVIN's hen roost in the northern part of the village last Sunday night and made way with twenty-one chickens. November 20, 1903 Bert AUSTIN has resigned his position as manager of the bowling alley here and will quit work Monday. L.BLISS will have charge of the alleys taking Mr. AUSTIN's place. November 20, 1903 The work on the canal feeder from Sterling to the south end was suspended Tuesday for the winter and the Tampico men employed are out of a job for the winter. About the only work being done on the canal at present is on the main line near Colona. November 20, 1903 Mrs. O.P. PETERSON who lives a mile south of here intends to have a deer park at her farm. She already has a young deer in the woven wire enclosure and intends to have another one shipped and raise the animals. November 20, 1903 O.D. OLSSON raised seven acres of buckwheat on his farm this year. The buckwheat yielded thirteen bushels per acre and when ground made 2290 pounds of fine pancake material enough to supply Mr. OLSSON and all his neighbors. November 20, 1903 Will McCORMICK who lives north of here finished husking his big ninety-five acre field of corn on Monday and was glad to finish the big task. The yield was fair, about forty bushels to the acre. November 20, 1903 Corn pickers are scarce and as a result many of the farmers are behind in the work of getting their corn husked. Nelse ROSENE on the section has 200 acres yet to pick and is advertising for seven good pickers. Others want huskers and as result the huskers get about the wages they desire. November 20, 1903 Merchants and others who are troubled with frost forming on the window panes will find the following to be an excellent application to stop the frost from forming. A mixture of fifty five grams of glycerin dissolved in one liter of sixty-two percent alcohol. As soon as the mixture clears rub it over the inner surfaces of the glass. November 20, 1903 John PIERCE, who has suffered several severe attacks of appendicitis recently, but had recovered from them, was taken to Chicago Monday by Dr. C.P. HORNER and operated upon Tuesday. He withstood the operation well and is recovering nicely. Mrs. HORNER also accompanied the doctor to Chicago and visited. November 20, 1903 Fulton Journal: John GAFFEY of Tampico, was among the many friends who attended the funeral of the late James DOYLE, which was held Tuesday. Mr. GAFFEY is one of the successful farmers of his town. He recently purchased eighty of land adjoining his farm which now gives him a farm of 300 acres. The new trolley line is to pass by his place and to help the enterprise along he generously donated five acres for the right of way. November 20, 1903 Get a good Thanksgiving dinner over SIPPEL's store, for 25 cents, children 12 years old 15 cents. Everybody come. Served by the Christian Ladies' Aid Society. November 20, 1903 For Sale - Two new buggies, one top buggy and one surrey, both in good condition, as they are nearly new. Cheap if sold soon. R.L. DAVIS. November 20, 1903 Myron BUSH, who lives north-east of here, has just returned from a trip through Michigan. He was very favorably impressed with the state and will probably buy some land there. He saw Loren DARNELL's farm, which he says is a good one. November 20, 1903 Aaron BRANDT, who lives south-west of here intends to build a new house in the spring and is hauling lumber for the same now. November 20, 1903 For Rent, new house and barn on E. Market St. Mary E. SCOTCHBROOK. November 20, 1903 Lamps!! Lamps!! Lamps!! At STOCK's Pharmacy. November 20, 1903 Electric massage treatment and shampoo, you're next, 3 chairs at STROUSS' barber shop. November 20, 1903 Miss Anna QUAINTANCE who attends business college in Sterling spent Sunday with her parents here. November 20, 1903 See the fine ladies and gents underwear and neckwear on display at SEYMOUR's store. November 20, 1903 Homer WARNER says that the poultry business is rushing at the present Tuesday he was nearly snowed under with poultry and says he could use a half dozen more pickers. November 20, 1903 Asa GLASSBURN left Tuesday evening for Opolasus, La., where he will spend several weeks on a hunting expedition in the southern woods. November 20, 1903 Geo. McKENZIE has recently made several improvements on his cottage in the easter part of town. He has had a large bay window placed in the front. November 20, 1903 Lost - On street between the Baptist church and A.A. SMTIH's residence, a cut steel bead purse. Finder return to Tornado office and received a reward. November 20, 1903 The quail season opened last week Wednesday and the open season will continue until Dec. 20. Local hunters say the birds are not any too plenty[sic]. November 20, 1903 The following real estate transfers in this vicinity were made at Morrison this week: Lydia V. EVITTS to R.H. LAMP, land in Tampico, $3,500. Lydia EVITS to Frank DAVIS guardian losts in Tampico $450. November 20, 1903 There are no less than six weddings of Tampico young people to occur between now and Christmas, if dame rumor has it correctly - All are known to the Tornado which refrains from giving them until the rumors become more definite. November 20, 1903 The ladies of the Baptist church take this means of thanking the public for their liberal patronage of their Bazaar and entertainment. The receipts for the bazaar was $96.06, for the entertainment $88.50 [at 25c attendance was 354 paying persons], making a total of $184.56. November 20, 1903 D.W. TOBEY of Sterling, district manager of the Legg poultry depots in this vicinity, was here last Saturday conferring with manager O'NEAL of the Legg factory here. Mr. TOBEY says business is good here and Tampico house is well conducted. November 20, 1903 Charles POWELL has a good right to smile and look happy. A pair of ten pound boys made their first appearance at this home southwest of here last Thursday night, and give every promise of making two stalwart assistants on the farm in years to come. November 20, 1903 The contract for finishing of the interior of the new Catholic church has been turned over to contractor Grant HUGHES. Chas. WALZ of Sterling, who formerly held the contract has given up the same. Mr. HUGHES expect to be kept busy for several months on the interior work. November 20, 1903 ASHTON's dog show gave entertainment in BURDEN's opera house Monday and Tuesday nights. The show has a number of trained dogs which perform cleaver tricks. Both evenings before the entertainment one of the dogs climbed a ladder in front of the opera house and jumped off into a net below. The top of the ladder was as high as the opera house. This act created considerable excitement and attracted a crowd. November 20, 1903 The John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co. of Boston, Mass., offers the citizens of Tampico and vicinity old line life insurance in a long established tried company. Their contracts are up-to-date, containing cash values, paid up values and extended insurance. They are savings banks for the insured itself as well as protection for those depending on him. For further particulars see or address, A.P. VERNONI, Dist. Agt. Walnut, Ill. November 20, 1903 Wm. McCREEDY is building a new hog house on his farm a mile west of here. The hog house will be sixty-four foot long. November 20, 1903 The first new shelled corn to be marketed here was hauled here Tuesday by Watson VanDeMARK. There was 1,000 bushels in the lot and it was of good quality. Mr. VanDeMARK's corn averaged over sixty bushels to the acre. November 20, 1903 H.N. [sic - N.J. Noah] HOGEBOOM of Mansfield, Mo., who formerly resided south of here on what is now known as the WYLIE farm, has moved from Missouri to Denrock where he will reside with his son John. Mr. HOGEBOOM and son John were here Monday greeting old friends and acquaintances. November 20, 1903 Mrs. William REED of Hume had purchased a fine St. Cloud, Wis., granite monument of Job GREENMAN which will be erected in the cemetery at Prophetstown over the grave of her husband and daughter. Mr. GREENMAN sold a number of fine monuments erected in the cemetery in this vicinity. November 20, 1903 Attorney Thos. MARSHALL who had been located here for the past two years has accepted a good position in the complaint department of Sears, Robuck & Comany in Chicago, and left this wee to assume his duties. Mr. MARSHALL has made many friends during his residence here who all regret to see him leave. Their well wishes will follow him from here to the city. November 20, 1903 Administratix' Sales The undersigned having been appointed Administratix [sic] of the estate of Charles LANE deceased will offer for sale at Public Auction at the Bert HOLDREN farm 6 miles northeast of Tampico, and 9 miles southwest of Sterling, on THRUSDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1903 Commencing at 1 o'clock p.m., the following property: 1 Horse, 1 Pony, safe for children 26 Head Cattle -1 dark red 5 years old, fresh 1st of March. 1 dark read 3 years old. 6 Steers coming 2 years old. 2 Steers coming 3 years old, red polled and calf. High grade Short horn Bull coming 3 years old. 4 Calves, 3 Heifers. Farming Machinery - Lumber Wagon, Democrat Buggy, Road Wagon, Riding Corn Plow, good Plano Harvester, set Eagle Claws, Top Buggy. Household Goods - good Cook Stove, Bedstead and Springs, and numerous other things. 40 acres of Corn Stalks. Free Lunch at noon. TERMS: - All sums of $5 and under Cash, all sums over $5 will given a credit of 12 months, with 7 percent if not paid when due, 5 percent discount for cash. Notes must have approved security. Mrs. C.E. LANE, Administratix. November 20, 1903 Corn Pickers Wanted. I want seven good corn pickers, good wages and good board. Apply to Nels ROSENE on farm 3 miles north west of Tampico or address him at Tampico post office.
LesN 361 posts Nov 22, 2008 11:45 AM	November 22, 1890 Fred C. THACKABERRY and family took the train Monday for California. Frank goes there to benefit his wife's health. We expect an occasional letter from him giving a description of the country, etc. November 29, 1890 N. J. HOGEBOOM & Son, have moved to town and are nearly settled in the residence purchased of M.L. WASHBURN November 22, 1917 Miss Leona DOW returned to her home in Wynet Saturday morning, having been called home by her mother. Her sister Miss Ethel, who attended school here last year is obligated to go to a hospital to take treatments for an injured arm.

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