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This Week in Tampico History - Week of Dec. 7th
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 378 posts Dec 07, 2008 6:40 AM	December 7, 1895 Esquire M.T. McINTYRE, of Ladd, who was here with his wife to spend Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. E.L. WROTEN, left for his home last Monday morning, Mrs. McINTYRE remaining to continue their visit. The 'Squire was a caller at the Tornado office, and during the trials in Justice GIFFORD's court Saturday, he sat upon the bench with the officiating justice, and in several instances gave the court valuable counsel. He has been justice at Ladd for over five years, and his experience in such matters makes him a valuable adviser. We found him to be a very pleasant man, and his visit was greatly appreciated. We shall expect to see him oftener in the future, and we feel assured that his visits will always be of a very pleasant nature. December 7, 1901 Removed by the President Washington, Dec. 2 - Gov. JENKINS of Oklahoma, has been removed by President ROOSEVELT for conduct unbecoming a government official by interesting himself financially in public contracts. Thomas B. FERGUSON, of Watonga, was appointed. December 7, 1901 SHERE SOLD LIVERY STABLE TO BURNS C.E. SHERE, who has been in the livery business here for over a year, sold his livery stable last Saturday to H.H. BURNS, who immediately took charge and will conduct the business hereafter. Mr. BURNS resides a mile north of here and will have a public sale on December 17, after which he will move here and make this his home. He understands the care of horses and is a hustler, who will succeed in the new business in which he has embarked. He intends to add a number of fine new rigs to the equipment of the barn and make other improvements. Mr. SHERE states that he will probably go back on the farm in the spring. Ralph McKENZIE will be Mr. BURNS' helper at the barn. December 7, 1901 The best music ever presented in Tampico at the opera house Dec. 7. December 7, 1901 Miss Jennie MAXFIELD is making some extensive repairs on her residence in the northwest part of this place. The roof of the main part of the house has been raised and made for feet wider. About March 1, Miss MAXFIELD will move here from the farm and occupy the place. December 7, 1901 The new law reporting births and the obtaining permits for burial goes into effect on the first day of January 1902. It is a very stringent law and it should be familiar to the people at large. The new law says that nobody can be buried without a permit issued by the town clerks in towns, and by the city clerks in cities. December 7, 1901 Eleven of the little friends of Miss Alta PIERCE gathered at her home Saturday afternoon to help celebrate her seventh birthday. After supper the little folks had a good time romping out doors. Miss Alta was the recipient of a number of nice presents. Those present were: Corzetta WEST, Lois HELLIER, Helen COLLINS, Winnie DAVIS, Gertrude BERNREUTER, Millie PIERCE, Howard HUGHES, Brace SIBLEY, Howard WAHL, Stephen and Henry CALVIN. December 7, 1901 Jay E. PIERCE and George CULBERSON of New Bedford went to Minnesota Tuesday night where Mr. CULBERSON may purchase some land. December 7, 1901 While butchering a hog last Tuesday Levi LUTYENS nearly cut his thumb off. The knife encircled the thumb cutting the flesh all the way around clear to the bone. When the accident happened he was butchering two hogs for his brother, G.H. LUTYENS. One of the hogs had been shot and its throat stuck and he had shot the other one and had the knife in his hand. The fist animal in its death struggles kicked his hand and the sharp knife was twisted around his thumb cutting to the bone as it went. He has been unable to do any work since, and went to Morrison to-day to visit while the injured member is healing. December 7, 1901 PUBLIC SALE Having decided to quit farming and go into business in Tampico, the undersigned will sell at public auction the L.H. DENISON farm 1 1/2 mile northeast of Tampico on Tuesday, Dec., 17, 1901, at 10 o'clock. H.H. BURNS December 7, 1911 Floyd DOW, inventor of the Dow patent smokeless lamp burner arrived here Monday evening from his home in Princeton and will spend several days here on business connected with the completion of his preparations for placing his invention on the market. Mr. DOW is very enthusiastic as to the possibilities of the invention and his friends hope that his expectations may be fullfilled.
LesN 380 posts Dec 09, 2008 5:10 PM	December 9, 1904 GREEN RIVER ACQUEDUCT IS COMPLETED One of the largest concrete structures ever undertaken in Northwestern Illinois is the huge aqueduct over the Green river for the Hennepin canal feeder, which has just been completed. It required 3,820 barrels of cement in the construction of the work. The aqueduct is so constructed that the volume of water that supplies the feeder passes over the river. December 9, 1904 150 TAMPICO PEOPLE VISIT EXPOSITION About 150 people went from Tampico and vicinity to the World's fair at St. Louis which is a remarkably large showing for a place as small as Tampico. Agent CURNOW says 125 tickets were sold over the Burlington and eight over the Central at Mendota making 133. Some Tampico people went from Sterling, Manilus and other points making Tampico's delegation at the Fair easily 150. December 9, 1904 THOMAS For first class horse shoeing go to A. DRAYTON. December 9, 1904 A needle, black with age was removed from Mrs. W.J. McCREEDY's chin last Saturday by Dr. HORNER. Ever since a recent fall her chin was sore and hurt and examination for a slivered bone resulted in the doctor discovering the piece of steel. Mrs. McCREEDY cannot recall ever having injured herself with a needle and it is supposed it must have been swallowed and worked out in the course of time through the tissues of the cheek. December 9, 1904 The resurvey of the proposed electric railway through here was completed early this week. Levels have been taken from Rock Island to Geneseo then north through Hooppole and Tampico to Dixon. Many curves and kinks have been taken out of the line as first surveyed. Blue prints are now being made by the engineers at the Dixon office and it is expected the road will soon be financed. December 9, 1904 If James KELLY has had any extra big smiles lately it is all been due to a young man who arrived at the KELLY home recently. December 9, 1904 Fred BURKE of Walnut has accepted a position in H.C. PITNEY's store. Mr. BURKE has been head clerk in FABER's big store for six years and is a good clerk who will be an excellent addition to the force in Mr. PITNEY's store. December 9, 1904 The Wm. WINCHELL farm seven miles northeast of here, familiarly known as the old Doc DAVIS place, was sold last week by CRADDOCK & ENGEL to a gentleman from Pontiac, the consideration being $90 per acre for 156 acres. December 9, 1904 The Legg Poultry house shipped 5500 pounds of poultry Tuesday which is a big days run. Evidently Manager O'NEAL and his right hand man, Hany CAIN have no trouble keeping busy. December 9, 1904 Mr. and Mrs. P.A. McMILLAN were in Sterling Tuesday where the doctor attended a meeting of the Whiteside-Lee Dental association, while Mrs. McMILLAN visited Mrs. H. A. STILSON. December 9, 1904 Jos. TEACH visited his son Oscar in Minonk this week. The latter has sold his blacksmith shop in Rutland and has been working in Minonk recently. He intends to come back to this section. His wife is visiting here at present.
LesN 381 posts Dec 10, 2008 5:13 AM	December 10, 1898 Mrs. Gus. HEIN and her daughter and son, Miss Minnie and Edward took the train here Wednesday morning for Erie where they will visit for a week with Mrs. HEIN’s brother Jacob S. ESHLINGER for his sister Mrs. F. BLESLER and their families.
LesN 382 posts Dec 12, 2008 4:57 AM	December 11, 1903 ROAD ACCEPTS FRANCHISE Electric Road Accepts Franchise Granted By The Village Council Recently The Dixon, Rock Falls and Southwestern Electric Railway company filed its acceptance of the village franchise at the meeting of the council Monday night. The bond for fifty dollars also accompanied the company's acceptance. Everything is ready now for work on the road in the village as far as legal technicalities are concerned. The council meeting was a long one, but there was more discussions than there was work done. Mayor JACKSON reported that the village had started suit against Miss SCOTCHBROOK for payment for brick in sidewalk laid in front of her property on East Market street and that the same had been paid. Miss SCOTCHBROOK refused to pay for the walk, claiming it had been laid on too high a grade and damaged her property. Arrangements were made to make the last payment, an amount of $1,030, on the new city hall when the small amount of work to be done was completed. There was considerable discussion in regard to renting the new city hall to the township for elections and the use of the township officials. A committee was appointed, consisting of Alderman HOWLETT, DALY and ARNOLD, to confer with the township officials in regard to the matter. The new city hall will probably be rented for $100 to the township. City Treasurer GIFFORD made an informal report of the finances, showing a balance of some $1,760 in the treasury. The city marshall's report showed two arrests during the month, Clarence RENSLOW, state case, and Glen MAXWELL fined $5 under village ordinances. December 11, 1903 BESSIE OLSSON WINS SILVER MEDAL The silver medal contest held as xxx xxx xxx xxxx and the program, being of a high order, well appreciated by the audience, judging by the applause given the contestants and the little folks of the L.T.L. with their songs. There were six contestants and the silver medal was awarded to Miss Bessie OLSSON. Her selection was "The Pledge in Blood," and it was rendered very nicely. The judges were Professor SACKOTT, F.A. BREWER and Mrs. Mollie McMILLEN. The W.C.T.U. was present in a body and carried a banner reading "Tampico W.C.T.U." The L.T.L. was also there with their state motto "Saloons Must Go." A number who have already won a medal were on the platform with their banner, "Those Who Run Obtain," while the class of contestants were arranged on the platform beneath their chosen motto, "None Cease to Climb," which was decorated with bunting and flags. The church was decorated with bunting and altogether presented a pretty scene. Interested in contest work is growing all over the United States and we are glad to know that Whiteside county proposes to take no back seat. Much credit is due Mrs. WILLIAMS, who has been giving much of her time to this work for several months and who expects to hold several in the future. December 11, 1903 BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE ELECT OFFICERS The following were elected officers of the Baptist Young People's Union last Sunday evening. President Miss LinnieCHAMBERLAIN, Vice President, Asael THOMAS, Secretary, Myrtle LEWIS, Treasurer, Clifford WHEELOCK, Oragnist, Mis Ethel SMITH. Department Leasers. Devotional, Miss Corinne MORGAN, Social, Miss Bertha ENGEL, Membership, Miss Clara BREWER. December 11, 1903 E.A. FORBES GETS HARD BLOW ON ARM E.A. FORBES received a severe rap on his right arm Tuesday which was all but broken. He was butchering at R. SAUER's southeast of here and the crank to the windless became loosened, permitting it to whirl around under the heavy strain of a big beef that was hoisted, and it struck him on the arm. Dr. HORNER examined the arm and said it was bruised severely but not broken. December 11, 1903 Geo DRAYTON probably had the first sleigh ride of any one in this vicinity as he took a cutter ride of two miles early Thursday morning. December 11, 1903 WILL PUT PATRONS ON LINE Arrangements Being Made To Connect Yorktown Patrons on Lines Here. Good service to Yorktown and the adjacent territory is what the Tampico Farmer's lines now promise the Tampico business men. Since the Yorktown line was cut off the board during the trouble with the faction who wanted to tie to the Independent line the service has been crippled. Arrangements have been made now to take the Yorktown patrons on the Tampico line at cost and thus connect them all to the central here. The Tampico lines now have three lines extending to the territory and one line through Yorktown. These lines will be extended and the patrons who own their phones and are on the Yorktown line which was cut off, will simply leave that line and go onto the Tampico lines. This will give the same service as was enjoyed before the Yorktown line was cut and it looks as if the Tampico line had won their battled against the Independent. Arrangements are also under way now to connect with the Interstate lines giving patrons south of here service over the Independent through the Interstate. If this be true the Independent will have to turn the Interstate down to club the Tampico lines and this is not anticipated. December 11, 1903 PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER The following is the report of the attendance at the public schools for November: Primary - Boys enrolled 21, girls 11, total 32 Second Primary - Boys enrolled 14, girls 22, total 36. Intermediate - Boys enrolled 12, girls 13, total 25. Grammar - Boys enrolled 10, girls 22, total 32 High school - Boys enrolled 6, girls 13, total 19. Total enrollment 144. Look xxx at the enrollment and xxx xxx xxx xx see that there is an average of thirteen pupils absent every day. Teachers cannot instruct your children if you do not see that they are at school. On Thursday, Dec. 17, the high school pupils will have an Author's Birthday exercise, being at 2:30 p.m. It being the anniversary of WHITTIER's birthday, the exercises will consist entirely of the reminiscences of him and quotations and selections from his writing. In addition to this there will be a short drill in the reading of music by the pupils. They would be pleased to have their parents come and see what they can do. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends of education. F.N. SACKETT, Prin. December 11, 1903 School Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Henry DENISON were pleasant callers in the high school room Wednesday afternoon. Jennie CRADDOCK was absent from school Monday and Tuesday and Frank DAVIS was absent Monday afternoon. The class in Latin is now studying the conjugation of the verb "moneo" to advise. Oliver OLSSON, one of the members of the board of directors, was a visitor at the school Tuesday forenoon. Henry PIERCE, Marion STILSON and Vernon GLASSBURN were absent Monday. The general history class began studying the Romans Monday. The class in book keeping is studying the subject of "drafts." Edna ALLEN, editor. December 11, 1903 STILSON APPOINTED DEPUTY LECTURER W.C. STILSON has received a commission from the Masonic grand lodge of Illinois appointing him as deputy grand lecturer. The commission authorizes Mr. STILSON, when called upon, to give instruction in any of the work of the blue lodge, any place in the state. A requirement of this commission is a thorough complete, knowledge of all the work incidental to the blue lodge even to mere details which few men can master. The commission at once stamps Mr. STILSON as one of the best posted men in masonry in the state and reflects considerable credit in the lodge over which he has been master, for the past five years. December 11, 1903 The old switch track at the canal east of here was torn up this week by section foreman VAUGHAN and his force of men. The rails were brought here and shipped to company headquarters. December 11, 1903 SERVICES AT NEW CHURCH CHRISTMAS Members of St. Mary's church are looking forward to Christmas this year with more than ordinary interest, as they expect to be able to hold services in their handsome new church on that date. Work on the interior is progressing nicely under Contractor HUGHES. The choir loft was completed this week and the handsome stations on the walls are here ready to be put in place. The electric lights will consist of a spray of four twenty-five candle power bulbs on the ceiling where the arches join. The church is one of the finest in Whiteside county and is a monument to the faith and energy of the parish and pastor, Rev. P.J. WEBER. Last Edited by on Dec 12, 2008 4:58 AM
LesN 383 posts Dec 12, 2008 5:01 AM	December 12, 1896 Will PARENT remodeled the windows in the front of his furniture store. December 12, 1896 Piano Instructions I desire to engage a few pupils of any grade for instructions upon the piano or organ. For terms enquire [sic] of or address Mrs. E.L. WROTEN, Tampico, ILL. December 12, 1896 Marion LANE, of Yorktown, took the morning train here Thursday for Plano, where he goes to visit with Dr. LaDUE. December 12, 1896 Dissolution Sale The undersigned will sell at public auction, on the old M.R. THACKABERRY farm, 6 miles south and 2 miles west of Tampico. 2 1/2 miles southeast of Yorktown Corners and 1 3/4 miles north of Thomas Post Office on Thursday, Dec. 17th, 1896 commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. THACKABERRY & FRANK.
LesN 384 posts Dec 13, 2008 4:57 AM	December 13, 1890 Parlor billiards is the amusement that is becoming popular among the young people here. December 13, 1890 HOGEBOOM & Son have erected a new sign over their awning in front of their store. It is a large and attractive one and was painted by Fred ALLEN. December 13, 1890 In a letter from F.C. THACKABERRY, dated from Stockton, Cal, Dec. 2nd, he says they are having beautiful weather, the leaves have not fallen from the trees yet, and the flowers are in all bloom, a person is comfortable with shirt sleeves from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the vines are laden with the third crop this season and we have picked the pears from the trees (second crop) and the fourth crop of figs are still on the trees, too late for any use however. Grapes are still coming to market. December 13, 1902 A number of Preston LOVE's friends gave him a surprise party last Saturday evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed playing various games. Refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Anna QUAINTANCE, Julia BAXTER, Mae ALLEN, Mary SLY, Maude McCLURE, and Grace DENISON; Messrs. Otto QUAINTANCE, Bennie BRAINERD, Joe SUMPTION, Glen STEADMAN, Frank FOY, Dick McKENZIE, Bob WHITE, Ralph GLASSBURN and Arvid PIERSON. December 13, 1902 NEW BEDFORD A large party of friends and relatives gathered at the home of J.M DRAPER last Friday and gave him a complete surprise in honor of his eighty-fifth birthday. A fine dinner was served him. Mr. DRAPER was very much pleased and expressed his thankfulness in a short talk. Mr. DRAPER was one of the early settlers of this county, and endured the hardships which befell the pioneers of early days. He enjoys good health for a man of his age, which the exception of his eye sight which has been failing for the last year. December 13, 1902 The election of a president for the W.C.T.U., to fill vacancy, will be held at the regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Martin LOVE, Thursday, Dec. 18, at 2:30. December 13, 1902 The coldest weather so far this winter occurred Monday when the thermometer indicated ten below zero. The change in the temperature was so sudden that it was very noticeable.

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