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This Week In Tampico History - Week of Nov. 23
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 362 posts Nov 23, 2008 5:21 AM	November 23, 1895 Herbert A. KEMP has packed his household goods, and Wednesday, in company with his wife took the train for West Point, Miss., where they will spend the winter, and, should the place suit them they may make it their permanent home. Mr. KEMP, for the past few years, has been in the employ of Mr. L.J. KENDALL in the lumber yard. He worked hard and faithfully, and is in need of a little rest. He says he don't care to do much this winter, and when spring opens if he cannot find work at his trade, carpenter work, he would return north. We hope that he and his wife will have a pleasant sojourn there and they will return with the springtime and conclude to make this their abiding life long home. November 23, 1901 SURPRISE PARTY ON MISS DORA BROWN A number of young people of this place dove out to the home of Miss Dora BROWN Monday night and surprised her on the anniversary of her fifteenth birthday. A jolly good time was enjoyed by the young people and refreshments were served from the well filled hampers that they had taken along with them. The party broke up about 12 o'clock and Miss Dora will long have occasion to remember her fifteenth birthday. Those present were: Misses Ethel REMINGTON, Edna STURM, Daisy SEYMOUR, Bessie FORWARD, Mamie ALDRICH, Roma SEAROY, Nellie GRAHAM, Bessie DARNELL, Mabel FERRIS, Minnie EMMONS, Vera SUMPTION, and Myrtle EMMONS. Masters Robert ALDRICH, Ernest CLAPPER, Charlie RUSK, Vernon GLASSBURN, Louis, Walter and Ralph FOY, Levi COLBERG, Malcom GRAHAM, Louis LaDUE, Preston LOVE, Harry DUGAN, Joe SUMPTION, and Earl DARNELL. November 23, 1901 Beds of live asphalt, said to equal in quality to the Trinidad product, have been discovered in Escanaba, Mich. November 23, 1901 The zoo at Toledo, O., was burned and 43 monkeys and many birds and other tender were cremated. November 23, 1901 J.L. RAGAN [sic] lost a pocket book somewhere on Main street, containing $41 in money and $39 in time checks. So far the finder, if it has been found, has failed to restore it to the owner and Mr. RAGAN [sic] generously offers as a reward the money contained in the book but he wants the time checks. November 23, 1901 J.E. GREENMAN visited his sister Mrs. Edward DOW, in Rock Falls last Friday and Saturday. Mrs. DOW is quite sick with cancer of the breast. November 23, 1901 The first spade of dirt for the Hennepin canal was thrown July 1st, 1892 at Milan by Capt. L.L. WHEELER of Sterling. At the end of 1901, nine years afterward, the excavation of the twenty-eight miles of the feeder is practically done and considerable work has been done on the main line. Nine years more ought to see lake steamers tied to the Tampico wharf.
LesN 363 posts Nov 24, 2008 5:30 AM	November 24, 1894 Floyd DOW, while cutting some willows over by the dredge came near meeting with a severe accident. In some way the ax [sic] glanced and the point of the blade struck his foot below the ankle, cutting a hole through the shoe and a light gash in his foot. Had he received the full blow of the ax, [sic] most probably it would have nearly cut his foot off. November 24, 1894 Mrs. John HOGEBOOM, of Denrock, visited H.H. HOGEBOOM's family here last week Friday. November 24, 1894 Have you noticed what a growth of whiskers Henry PITNEY has been cultivating? November 24, 1900 H.H. HOGEBOOM has been on the sick list this week. Jesse FARRINGTON has had charge of the dray business during the week. November 24, 1900 O.D. PITNEY took his son, Frank, to Sterling last Tuesday. He says notwithstanding the rainy weather that prevailed for several days the condition of the roads was fairly good. November 24, 1900 Frank PITNEY was called to Sterling last Tuesday to accept a position in Anborn's Bank of Sterling. Frank is a worthy young man and will doubtless fill his position with credit. Asa GLASSBURN succeeds Frank in the Tampico bank and will attend to the duties of teller. Asa has had some experience as a teller and as soon as he gets familiar with the changes will creditably perform the duties of his position. November 24, 1900 TOBACCO IS PRAISED High Tribute in the Weed is Paid by Justice Brown, of the United States Supreme Court Washington, Nov. 20.-The United States Supreme Court on Monday rendered an opinion in the case of William B. Austin versus the state of Tennessee, upholding the validity of the state law regulation the sale of cigarettes. The law was attached as an infringement of the right of congress to regulate interstate commerce. The notable feature of the decision was the opinion of Justice BROWN as to the merits of tobacco and cigarettes. The Tennessee court had held that cigarettes are not an article of commerce. With this view Justice BROWN took issue, and he delivered quite a dissertation upon the subject. Whatever was an object of barter and sale was, he said, an article of commerce and must be so recognized. Tobacco had been such an article for 400 years. It had been made the subject of taxation, and, indeed, had become more widely scattered than any other vegetable. Probably, the justice added, no other vegetable had contributed so much to the comfort and solace of the human race. This being the case, it was entirely beyond bounds to say that tobacco was not an article of commerce. November 24, 1900 Population of Hawaii Washington, Nov. 17-The census bureau has issued a bulletin announcing the population of Hawaii by islands and districts. It shows the total population of Hawaii to be 154,001, an increase of 44,581, or 41.2 per cent., over 1896, the last census there. November 24, 1900 Cancer is already cured, and guaranteed at the LaSalle Cancer Sanitarium, by injecting into the disease the Noted Cancer Antidote, discovered and successfully used in more than two hundred cases by Dr. CLENDENEN, and ex-army surgeon. - Office 613 First St., LaSalle, Ill.
LesN 364 posts Nov 25, 2008 8:21 AM	November 25, 1915 Leo CALLAHAN Dies Suddenly Leo CALLAHAN, a young man and a son of Dennis CALLAHAN, died at the CALLAHAN home just east of Hahnaman station Saturday morning about 9 o'clock after a short severe attack of pneumonia. He was picking corn last week Wednesday and was taken sick that night. Thursday he complained of pain in his side which rapidly developed into a bad case of pneumonia causing his lungs to fill up very quickly. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's church here the services in charge of Father L.X. DuFOUR and interment was in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery. The church was completely filled with the concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Leo CALLAHAN was born July 18, 1893 at Ida Grove, Iowa, and moved to Tampico with his parents when quite young. He was but twenty-two years of age at his death and was a splendid, industrious young man spoken of very highly by his many friends who deeply regret that the Grim Destroyer has cut down early manhood with all its bright prospects. The broken hearted parents, four sisters and two brothers survive. They are Julie, Kathyrn, Hazel, Mary, Edward and James. November 25, 1915 Miss Bessie McKENZIE, daughter of Ernest McKENZIE of Drinkwater, Canada, and a former resident of this place, was operated upon recently in the hospital in Regina for appendicitis according to letters received by Mrs. A.L. PIERCE. She is reported to be getting along allright [sic]. November 25, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Ben BRAINERD and son Robert of Rock Falls and Mr. and Mrs. F.L. PIERCE were entertained at dinner Sunday at the E.R. McKENZIE home. November 25, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ISHERWOOD were in Rockford last week where Mr. ISHERWOOD purchased a large printing office and expects to move to Rockford about Dec. 1 when he will take charge and operate the same. Mr. ISHERWOOD has rented a house and plans to make Rockford his home. November 25, 1920 CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES Let us all be in our places next Lord's day, help your class to win a gold star, the last bell rings at ten o'clock, come. There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are pure and true. Then give to teh world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. A box will be packed next week to be sent to the "Near East Relief." This call comes to all of you for old clothing. Mrs. J.E. REAGAN.
LesN 366 posts Nov 27, 2008 5:40 AM	November 27, 1903 END OF TRACTION ENGINE BLOWS OUT With a terrific roar, accompanied by dense clouds of steam and smoke, the front portion of a traction engine belonging to Ola PIERSON blew out last week Monday while the engine was moving along the highway just west of Luther WHEELOCK's north of here. Very fortunately no one was hurt, as the force of the explosion went forward, although the fire doors were blown out and fire scattered. The front head of the boiler was blown off, crippling the engine. The explosion was said to be caused by the safety valve not working properly. The noise of the explosion sounded like blasting, according to Henry OLDS and others in that vicinity. Mr. PEARSON had a narrow escape. November 27, 1903 John PAHL is building a new 14x36 foot addition to his barn on his place west of here, which is occupied by Vic LINDHAL. November 27, 1903 Wayne ALDRICH is the new manager of the bowling alley. He succeeded Bert AUSTIN who has accepted a position in a clothing store in Princeton. November 27, 1903 A unique display of canned goods was made in the large display window at HARRISON's store. The cans were so arranged as to form a house with doors, windows, roof and all complete. It attracts considerable attention. November 27, 1903 HUSKING BEE AT DARNELLS Twenty of The Neighbors of L.D. DARNELL Husk his Corn Tuesday. Twenty of Loren D. DARNELL's neighbors and friends made a big friendly invasion on his corn field Tuesday and in just a short time finished husking the twenty acres. Mr. DARNELL had been put behind on account of several week's sickness of both himself and Mrs. DARNELL. The huskers made the corn rattle merrily against the wagon box and by evening had picked over 1000 bushels. Mr. and Mrs. DARNELL both appreciate the kind thoughtfulness of their neighbors and the assistance given. Those who husked were: Arthur ALDRICH, Sam MEEK, John GIBSON, John NELSON, Otto NELSON, Fred RUCK, Willis BROWN, Harry RICE, A.Z. WHITE, Nels RASSMUSSEN, Ed GRAHAM, Clyde POTTS, Harry POTTS, J.L DARNELL, Earl DARNELL, Loyd RUSSELL, Peter LAUDENBURG, Malcom GRAHAM, Jake WALTERS. November 27, 1903 ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CENTER HALL The following is the program of the temperance entertainment to be given at the Fairfield center town hall, Saturday evening Dec. 5. Song-Work and Pray; School Recitation-Who shall Answer; Carrie YENTZ Motion song-The Windmill; Primary Class Recitation-Get out of my Shop; Eva JOHNSON Song-Handle not the Tempting Wine Cup; School Dialogue-The Pledge (five acts) Characters Mr. Henry Clayton ... Theo JOHNSON Mrs. Minnie Clayton...Nettie PIERSON Edward Henry JOHNSON Walter Clayton's James HANSEN Clara children Freda ANDERSON Mary Lillie JOHNSON Mr. Blake saloon keeper O. PIERSON Mrs. Blake Tula JOHNSON xxx xxx xxxxxxxxx xxx xxx xxxxxxxxx Solo - The Happy Irishman James E. JOHNSON Male Quartet - "Oh sound the jubilee" Solo - Then and Now ... W.F. STEERS Recitation-On which side are You? Tula JOHNSON Recitation-Amanda ANDERBERG Song-Touch not, Taste Not, Handle not School Dialogue-Two Drams of Brandy, 1 act Characters Mr. Edward Abbott ...Fred JOHNSON Mas. Emily Abbott.....Edith JOHNSON Tommy Abbott............Stacy JOHNSON Aunt Eliza Jenkins....Elvena JOHNSON Song-Sign the Pledge tonight Brother School November 27, 1903 INTERESTING NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL Miss Jennie KNOX and James BRECKENRIDGE were visitors of the Tampico high school Thursday afternoon. The class in book keeping had a review Wednesday morning after finishing "shipment and consignment," which they had trouble with for two weeks. Some artistic, geometric figures were placed upon the board Monday afternoon. Those absent Monday afternoon were Henry PIERCE and Linnie DENISON. The primary room had speaking Wedensday afternoon at 1:30 and Miss MORGAN's room commenced speaking at 2:30, so that anyone wishing to visit both rooms could do so. November 27, 1903 DeWitt WEST placed electric lights in C.F. GIFFORD's residence this week. AND....Some HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY Articles: November 27, 1903 Roy McKENZIE who attends business college at Galesburg, spent Thanksgiving here the guest of his parents. November 27, 1903 C.D KNOX and family of Galt spent Thanksgiving at E.C. BOYER's. November 27, 1903 THANKSGIVING WEDDINGS Several Prominent Tampico Couples Are Married on Thanksgiving. Owen GRAHAM, a well known young farmer, who lives south-east of here, and Miss Gertie KOBBEMAN of Mendota were united in marriage Thanksgiving morning in the Catholic church at Troy Grove near Mendota, where the bride's brother resides. After the marriage ceremony Mr. and Mrs. GRAHAM left for Chicago and Neisville, Wisc, for several weeks visit among relatives and friends. On their return here they will commence life's battle together on the old Sam ADAMS farm south-east of here, where Mr. GRAHAM has already established a comfortable home. Mrs. GRAHAM, the bride, is the daughter of the late Henry KOBBEMAN, who owned a large farm south-east of here. She is a most excellent young lady, respected and admired by numerous friends and acquaintances. Mr. GRAHAM is a prosperous, industrious young farmer, who but recently evidenced his ability to successfully manage and till a farm by the purchase of an additional eighty acres. He is a member of the prominent GRAHAM family, who live south of here and has numbers of acquaintances and friends who extend congratulations. November 27, 1903 William STRIKE, who works for Max BROWN south of here was married Thanksgiving night to Miss Alma TESKE of New Bedford at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus TESKE, a mile west of New Bedford. The groom is the son of Mrs. John KERKER of Yorktown and is an industrious steady young man of good habits. The bride is a charming young lady well known south of here. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. STRIKE extend congratulations. November 27, 1903 A number of relatives of Robt. COLLINS ate Thanksgiving turkey at the COLLINS residence this week. November 27, 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BERGE entertained Mr. and Mrs. HOWLETT and Mrs. F.J. ANDERSON of New Bedford Thanksgiving. November 27, 1903 About twenty of the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. L.K. BRAINERD gathered at their home and helped them eat Thanksgiving dinner. Those present with their families were: Messrs and Mesdames Levi LUTYEN, Levi BRAINERD, Bert GLASSBURN, John POPE and Geo. LUTYENS. November 27, 1903 A number of relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKENZIE gathered at their home Thursday at their home Thursday and ate Thanksgiving turkey, it also being the occasion of Mrs. McKENZIE's sixty-sixth anniversary of her birthday. Those present with their families were: Messrs. and Mesdames Ernest McKENZIE, F.L. PIERCE, Chas. MORRILL, Mack PIERCE and Mrs. F.E. FOY. November 27, 1903 The Thomas gun club has ordered a new Magautrap and expected to have it on the ground for the Thanksgiving shoot. November 27, 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Will LOVE spent Thanksgiving in Prophetstown Wednesday. November 27, 1903 Miss Linnie CHAMBERLAIN went to Chicago Thrusday where she spent her Thankgiving vacation. November 27, 1903 Thos. VAUGHN and daughters spent Thanksgiving in Mendota. November 27, 1903 Mr. and Mrs. John AUMENT and son, Will, and daughter, Emma, and Miss Anita SCHILTS, of Sterling, spent Thanksgiving at the home of Harry AUMENT. November 27, 1903 The Thanksgiving dinner served by the Christian Ladies Aid society in the rooms over SIPPLE's store was patronized by a large number of people. The dinner was a most excellent array of good things. The receipts were $47. November 27, 1903 The good displays, typical of Thanksgiving, were made in the windows of H.C. PITNEY's store this week. In the south window was a decorated arch with pumpkins, apples, etc., and in the north window there was a goobler done in towels and napkins. November 27, 1903 Louis BROWN of Princeton spent Thankgiving with his parents here. November 27, 1903 Mr. and Mrs. J.R. GUTHRIE went to Erie Wednsday where they spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. GUTHRIE's relatives. November 27, 1903 Miss Ethel HUFFMAN went to Prophetstown Wednesday evening where she spent Thanksgiving with her grandparents. November 27, 1903 The big fourteen-pound turkey offered by the bowling alley to the person making the highest score, was won by Harry AUMENT with a score of 193. The next highest score was 179. AND.....What would Thanksgiving be without watching FOOTBALL!!!!!---------- November 27, 1903 Mr. and Mrs. H.B. BOYER and Leroy McMILLEN went to Chicago Wednesday morning, where they spent Thanksgiving and saw the big Michigan-Chicago foot ball [sic] game. W.C. STILSON and H.C. PITNEY drove to Sterling Wednesday evening and went to Chicago, where they also took in the foot ball [sic] game. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Les Last Edited by on Nov 27, 2008 5:42 AM
LesN 367 posts Nov 28, 2008 10:03 AM	November 28, 1896 Vernon, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. GLASSBURN, gave a birth-day party last Tuesday evening, from 5 to 8. There were twenty-eight of his little school chums present and they had a big time playing games and were given a fine supper which was much enjoyed. November 28, 1896 Hiland HOGEBOOM is making improvements upon his residence on North Main street by taking out the old window sash and putting in new two light sash and putting new blinds to the windows.
LesN 368 posts Nov 29, 2008 5:45 AM	November 29, 1890 N. J. HOGEBOOM & Son, have moved to town and are nearly settled in the residence purchased of M.L. WASHBURN. November 29, 1907 INSTITUTE WAS HELD HERE Forty Teachers In Attendance at Institute Held Her Last Week Saturday There were forty teachers enrolled and in attendance at the institute held in the school house here last Saturday. County superintendent B.F. HENDRICKS of Morrison was present and presided. The program was carried out as published in this paper recently and the institute was one of the most successful ever held in northern Whiteside. Among the teachers in this vicinity who took active parts on the program were: Miss Hettie McCRACKEN, Miss Edna ALLEN, Supt. T.J. HANEY, Miss Rose COONEY and L.W. DENISON. The following is the enrollment: Teacher-------------------------School Rose COONEY---------------------Reeves Elizabeth PETRI-----------------Inland Pansy BEEMAN--------------------Jefferson Corners Grace LANE----------------------Cloverdale Jennie HILL---------------------Prairieview Dolly BALDWIN-------------------West Hume Wayne HICKEY--------------------Jackson Street Ethel BARRADELL-----------------Portland Ida LANE------------------------Centreville Mary M. HARGER------------------Prophetstown Maude MECHLING------------------Coburn H.T. SWIFT----------------------Prophetstown Stella BENNET-------------------Prophetstown Mary L. BARNES------------------Prophetstown Alice E. BENSON-----------------Highland Ida M. CLARK--------------------Prophetstown Alice BENNETT-------------------Prophetstown F.W. GAULT----------------------New Bedford Eunice McCLURE------------------Pleasant Hill Leona GIVEN---------------------Valley Mrs. Jennie MAXWELL-------------Tampico Room 3 Jennie E. DEVINE----------------Champion-Hahnaman Mary E. BARRETT-----------------Maple Hill Alvara PROCTOR------------------Erie High School Jennie E. JEWETT----------------Erie High School Mae DEVINE----------------------Hume Center Hume Kathryn V. KANE-----------------Advance Hahnaman Hettie McCRACKEN----------------Sunnyside Rene SEYLIER--------------------Leon T.J. HANEY----------------------Tampico Room 5 F.O. JAMESON--------------------Hamilton Grove Xxx XXXX------------------------Xxxxxx Xxx XXXX------------------------Xxxxxx Xxx XXXX------------------------Xxxxxx Grace BOOTH---------------------Tampico 3 & 4 Grades Edith SELLS---------------------Dis. 49-Bureau Stella BEEMAN-------------------Woodard Bluff I.W. MACHAMMER------------------Lyndon N.M. CROOKS---------------------Prophetstown November 29, 1907 STEINKE Home Nearly Burned There was a serious fire at Gus STEINKE’s house just south of Deer Grove last week. A big fire was built in the stove in the sitting room in the morning to warm the house and the men on going out to do the morning work noticed smoke issuing from the upstairs windows. Investigation showed that the upper floors were all ablaze and the boys were compelled to grope on their hands and knees to discover the flames an to throw water on them. The fire was put out but the damage to the extent of $50 was done to the floor. It was insured by T.F. DILLON. November 29, 1907 People of Tampico and vicinity will have splendid chances this year to procure all their Christmas presents right in Tampico as the stores never had larger stocks and reliable goods were never any cheaper. Make it a point to read the holiday announcements in this paper and then go and look at the goods offered. November 29, 1907 A Serious Runaway Sunday Misses Lillian McCLURE and Annie CORDES had a bad runaway Sunday evening near Frank THOMAS’ residence. The horse shied at B.D. GREENMAN’s automobile which was standing in front of Dr. HORNER’s residence and ran into a tree. The girls were both thrown out and Miss CORDES’ arm was broken at the wrist. Mis McCLURE’s head was bruised somewhat. The rig was demolished to some extent. November 29, 1907 Fred BRANTS has a new chauffer to run his automobile. The gentleman arrived last week Friday and for the present will run the cradle. November 29, 1907 The interior of B.D. GREENMAN’s store was brightened up by having the walls white coated. Frank NELSON and Preston LOVE did the work. November 29, 1907 Tampico people who see the junk dealers working in this vicinity and picking up tons of old iron which is piled up at the west switch and then shipped out wonder what is done with the truck and rubbish. It is shipped to Chicago where it is sorted into the different kinds and then melted and cast into hardware articles which are sold over the counters as bright new things and are as good as articles made from iron ore direct. November 29, 1907 A.O. HUNTER has purchased the cement block outfit of T.O. STEADMAN who was compelled to give up the business on account of health. Mr. HUNTER has rented the LOVE store opposite CATLIN’s livery barn and has fitted the same up conveniently for the manufacture of all kinds and sizes of blocks. He will have competent help and will also engage in other kinds of cement and concrete work. November 29, 1907 Lewis LaDUE has rented F.M. LANE’s farm south west of Tampico and will run it next year. Mr. LANE resides in Plano now but is planning to move to Spring Valley as soon has he can sell his place in Plano. November 29, 1907 The ditch north of Tampico and just north of Marshall LEE’s farm occupied by Jay WELCH will be dredged. The dredge will start a half mile west of the LEE farm and go to the slough. The ditch is filled in considerably and farmers along it suffered last year on account of the poor drainage. The commissioners are Henry BROWN, Jay CLEVELAND and Arthur McKENZIE. There will be approximately 85,000 cubic yards of dirt to be removed. November 29, 1917 NEW FEES FOR AUTO LICENSES Illinois automobile laws for 1918 have a number of important changes. Among the principal changes is one providing for the dimming of all motor vehicles when within 250 feet of an approaching vehicle. Perhaps the most important of the changes is the increase in license rates. After Jan. 1, when the new law becomes operative, all automobile owners will be compelled to pay practically double the former fees. Owners of 10 horse power machines or less will pay $4.50; between 10 and 25 horse power, $6; 25 to 35 horsepower, $9; 35 to 50 horse power, $16; over 50, $20. The extra revenue from the increase in license will be applied on the $60,000,000 bond issue which will be voted upon at the election next November. Last Edited by on Nov 29, 2008 5:45 AM

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