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This Week in Tampico History - Week of Dec. 14th
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 385 posts Dec 14, 2008 5:28 AM	December 14, 1901 M.G. LOVE is having a large barn 22x28 with shed 16x28 built on the CLARK land one and one half miles south of here. December 14, 1901 BANK ROBBED Thieves Steal $2,000 at Archbold, O., Wound a Pursuer and Make Their Escape. Delta, O., Dec. 9, - The establishment of the Archbold Banking company at Archbold, this county, was looted at an early hour Saturday morning by three robbers, who secured about $2,000 in gold and currency. Residents of the town who were awakened by the thieves gave fight and one of the defenders, John HOMAYER, was wounded, being shot in the face. The robbers stole a horse and buggy at the outskirts of the town and fled. A posse from Fulton, Williams and Henry counties is in pursuit, but it is believed the outlaws have escaped into Michigan. December 14, 1901 Two Men Killed, Ishpeming, Mich., Dec. 5, - The packing house at the Anthony Powder company's works, midway between Ishpeming and Negaunee, was wrecked by an explosion Wednesday evening, killing two of the workers, John NELSON and Linius SHIVELY. December 14, 1906 WARNER is Sentenced Free WARNER who formerly resided here with his parents and was arrested some time ago at Clinton, Iowa, for passing bogus checks drawn on the Manilus bank where he had no funds on deposit, has had his trial at Clinton and was found guilty. He was sentenced to four years in the state penitentiary at Anamosa where he has already begun to serve his time which may be shortened nearly a year by good behavior. December 14, 1906 Glenn ROSS shipped three Shetland ponies to a party in Jackson, Michigan, Tuesday. The ponies were crated and went by express. Glenn has a drove of twenty-five ponies on his farm and evidentially the fame of his animals is spreading. December 14, 1906 The open warm weather thus far has been rather detrimental to merchants as the heavy clothing is not moving fast enough. People usually wait until they feel the cold begin to pinch before buying heavy wear. The farmers are rejoicing in the pleasant weather and hope snow will not fly soon. December 14, 1906 Engineer H.C. ASH who formerly had charge of a section of the canal when it was being built and resided in Tampico, has completed his work on the power development plant near Duluth and is now in Oklahoma where he is expected to tackle another engineering problem. Carl RICHARDSON who has been assisting Mr. ASH is expected home soon. December 14, 1906 Some Few Accidents Glenn RENNER was kicked on the leg by a horse in HEPBURN's blacksmith shop last Saturday. Although the animal gave Glenn a severe rap no bones were broken, only the muscles being bruised. John SCHAUFF was thrown from a rig last Friday and sustained a sprained ankle. The team of colts he was driving ran away and it didn't take long for the bumps on the rough roads to pitch John out. Oscar who works for James MORRISSEY east of town nearly gouged his eye out with a weed stalk Monday. He was picking corn and when he stooped over the weed hit his eye ball splitting it open. December 14, 1906 Small Fire At Barber Shop A small fire occurred Tuesday evening at Lee DAVIS' barber shop. Gasoline used to heat water leaked out and fell over the wood wash stand on which the burner stood. When Lee ignited the burner, the whole stand was instantly a mass of flames. Considerable excitement was caused and the flames looked mean for a while. The fire was put out by an extinguisher brought from STOCK's Pharmacy by Tracey WYLIE. The damage consisted of a charred wash stand and a half xxx towels burned. December 14, 1906 Mrs. W.J. LOVE suffered a light stroke of paralysis last Sunday evening. For a time she was unable to speak but is recovering nicely now. December 14, 1906 George LUTYENS is enjoying a vacation from his duties as carrier on Route No. 1. His son Earl is the substitute. December 14, 1906 Newton DENISON who is at Rock Falls undergoing treatment for his injured back, is improving and is able to walk considerably better. December 14, 1906 Milton FOY has built a new barn on the property he recently bought of Joseph TEACH. The house has also been raised and new windows put on it. December 14, 1906 Fred W. SMITH, treasurer of the soldier's monument fund acknowledged the unsolicited gift of $5 from Mrs. Lovinia BOOTH whose father was an old soldier and a prominent Grand Army man. December 14, 1906 Ed EMMONS has been laid up this week with a bad back causing him to use two canes when he navigated. Jesse VanBIBBER is also recovering from an attack of rheumatism in the small of his back. December 14, 1906 The Johnny JONES Hat that's the stuff at H.C PITNEY's. December 14, 1906 Just arrived - A fine line of Holiday goods such as silver child's set; baby spoons, berry spoons, nut sets, fruit knives, carving set and other articles suitable for Christmas Gifts. December 14, 1906 Clarence RENSLOW received a bad cut under the eye last Friday at BRAINERD & McKENZIE's shop. He was putting a belt on a moving shaft and it got mixed up with an emery wheel jerking that from the floor and striking Clarence under the eye. He was also knocked out into the engine room by the force of the blow. December 14, 1906 Max BROWN got a painful hurt Wednesday. He slipped and was about to fall from the loft of the barn and threw out his right hand to save himself. He caught his hand on a rusty nail and tore the palm badly. He went to a doctor and had the wound thoroughly cleaned and dressed and is getting along nicely but ate his Thanksgiving dinner under difficulty. December 14, 1906 The shah of Persia is somewhat improved in health.
LesN 386 posts Dec 15, 2008 5:27 AM	December 15, 1894 Highland HOGEBOOM was on the sick list last Monday and Frank COLLINS officiated as drayman in his stead. December 15, 1894 J.E. GREENMAN and wife drove to Prophetstown last Saturday afternoon and in the evening attended a meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star, and were both initiated into membership of the order. December 15, 1894 Highland HOGEBOOM has carried an accident policy in the Woodmen Accident association for several years. Last April he received injuries that laid him up for ten and a half weeks. He sent in a list of proofs and the company only allowed him $40.00 when he was entitled to $75.00. A number of Mr. HOGEBOOM's friends here took up his case and by their united effort succeeded in getting the association to pay him the balance due, $35.00. He received the check for that amount last Monday and he seemed much pleased over it. December 15, 1894 O.D. PITNEY, the genial land lord of the Pitney House, invaded our sanctum one day last week and without malice or forenotice, shoved his hand deep down into the pocket of his jeans and paid us for two papers, to be sent to his two sons, F.D. PITNEY, of LaJunta, Col., and James F. PITNEY, of Denver, Col. Mr. PITNEY is a man who appreciates a good thing and when he enjoys he wants others to enjoy likewise, and he said he could not think of a better Christmas present for the boys than to send them the Tornado. December 15, 1894 Mrs. H.H. DOW has received an increase of pension of two dollars per month for her daughter, Minnie A. The amount formerly received was eight dollars per month, now it is ten, and the back pay dates from 1890, amounting to $244.53. December 15, 1894 The Lyndon bridge committee met last Tuesday night at Lyndon, and formerly accepted the bridge just completed at that place. A banquet was held to celebrate the event, and between 400 and 500 people were fed. The bridge cost $19,606.25. December 15, 1900 Hiland HOGEBOOM informs us that he will take advantage of the excursion rates offered for next Tuesday and will take a trip to Tama county, Iowa, prospecting for a place to locate and engage in the mercantile business. He desires to make a change caused by the exposure attendant to operating the dray business.
LesN 387 posts Dec 16, 2008 6:56 AM	December 16, 1904 Wesley JOHNSON, a son of J.H. JOHNSON, who lives southeast of here, had six acres of corn that yielded 107 bushels per acre. December 16, 1904 John VOSS, the ten year old son of Omke VOSS who lives near Erie was instantly killed recently at Erie by falling from a windmill tower. On a dare from his playmates he started to climb to the top of the tower. When twenty-five feet from the ground he fell and his neck was broken. December 16, 1904 A.C. GLASSBURN certainly uses an up-to-date method in hunting rabbits this winter. He goes out in the country in his automobile and backs it up alongside a fence while he beats the fields for cotton tails. The automobile don't need to be tied or blanketed, won't break loose and run home leaving the hunters a big long hike. December 16, 1904 The new bridge over Rock river at Sterling has been completed and thrown open to traffic although signs on both ends say "no thoroughfare, anyone crossing this bridge will do so at his own risk." These signs were put up by the Penn. Bridge Co. as the bridge is nominally its property until paid for and the commissioner-supervisor trouble adjusted. December 16, 1904 The electric light plant at Walnut was completely destroyed by fire about six o'clock Wednesday morning. A box car standing on the railroad track was also burned. Walcott has been entirely in the dark since the destruction of the plant and kerosene and gasoline outfits had to be pressed into service. December 16, 1904 Wm. LOVE reports that he saw a wolf Tuesday west of town near BUREN's land.
LesN 388 posts Dec 17, 2008 6:46 AM	December 17, 1887 Miss Edith McKENZIE, of Yorktown, called upon the Tornado office last Thursday and renewed her subscription for 1888. December 17, 1887 Mr. Joseph KEMP tells us he has just completed the building of one of the largest, if not the largest barn in Whiteside county. The barn is Mr. WILKINSON's who resides two miles west of the Hume school house, and is 62 x 132 feet on the ground with main parts 24 feet high. December 17, 1898 Mrs. Emily BROWN was at New Bedford last week, being called there by the illness of her sister Mrs. Emmitt HOGEBOOM.
LesN 389 posts Dec 18, 2008 7:13 PM	December 18, 1903 TRY THE CASES IN JANUARY Canal Bridge Cases Will be Settled in Latter Part of Next Month The case of the highway commissioners against the government in regard to the manner of constructing bridges over the Hennepin canal feeder, will be called for trial in Judge KOHLSATT's [sic] court in Chicago sometime during the month of January. Attorneys F.E. ANDREWS and C.L. SHELDON appeared in the interests of their clients, the commissioners, before Judge KOHLSAAT [sic] last Friday and the judge said it was a mistake that the case was to be tried Dec. 22. The testimony concerning the case will first be taken by a master in chancery or a special master in Sterling, previous to the date of the hearing in Chicago, and the evidence thus collected will then be submitted to Judge KOHLSAAT. From the present indication the prospects are good for a decision of the case some time during the latter part of January. The attorneys for the road commissioners believe that they are now at the beginning of the end of the case and that the decision of Judge KOHLSATT will be final. December 18, 1903 W.R.C. AND G.A.R. ELECT OFFICERS The W.R.C. elected the following officers at their meeting last week Friday afternoon: President - Anna WEST. S.V.P. - Anna SMITH. J.V.P. - Eliza CUMMINGS. Treasurer - Mary HOWLETT. Chaplin - Mrs. C.H. TURNER. Conductor - Sadie SMITH. Guard - Margaret BERGE. Delegate - Mary HOWLETT. Alternate - Minerva LYON. The newly elected officers will be installed January 15. The following officers were elected at the regular meeting of the G.A.R. last week Saturday: Cxxx xxx xx - Xxxx XXXXX S.V. Com. - J.B. FULLERTON. J.V. Com. - T.O STEADMAN. Surgeon - John HOWLETT Sr. Quartermaster - C.F. GIFFORD. Chaplin - Wm. ROWE. December 18, 1903 ROYAL NEIGHBORS ANNUAL ELECTION The Royal Neighbors chose the following officers last Saturday evening for the ensuing year: Past Oracle - Mrs. F.B. THOMAS. Oracle - Luna CUMMINGS. Vice Oracle - Edith PARENT. Chancellor - Laura PIERCE. Marshall - Lovina McKENZIE. Recorder - Ellen STEWART. Receiver - Katie VAUGHN. Outer Sent. - Libbie BRAINERD. Inner Sent. - Eva RENSLOW. Physician - Dr. WAHL. Manager - Mrs. M.G. LOVE. Organist - Ina HELLIER. December 18, 1903 BAZAAR AT MOSHER'S HALL, DEER GROVE A bazaar will be given in the MOSHER's hall at Deer Grove on Monday and Tuesday evening, Dec. 28 and 29, under the auspices of the young ladies of St. Mary's parish of Tampico. The first event, Dec. 28, will be a basket social with entertainment followed by a grand ball. The second evening, Dec. 29, the piano will be disposed of and followed by a grand ball. Come out and enjoy a few pleasant holiday offerings. By Order of Com. December 18, 1903 POSTOFFICE HERE MADE THIRD CLASS The Tampico post office, by order of the department at Washington, has been advanced from a fourth-class to a third-class office, beginning January 1, 1904, and is now a presidential office. The salary will be $1,000 a year, of about what stamp cancellation paid heretofore. The government now pays the expenses of the office, including rent, lights, fuel and a portion of the clerk hire. The receipts of the office for last year were over $2,000. December 18, 1903 Chief of deputies, Geo. B. JACKSON has secured eighteen new members of the Fraternal Reserve Lodge here. He went to Rock Island Wednesday evening and from there to Cambridge on lodge business. December 18, 1903 An epidemic of mumps seems to be raging in Tampico. At present children in the following families are suffering from the disease: E.D. McCLURE, L.W. QUAINTANCE, F.M. LaDUE, Geo. HOWLETT and George LUTYENS December 18, 1903 School Report Frank DAVIS and Vernon GLASSBURN were absent Thursday and Friday. Eunice McCLURE is absent on account of sickness. Hattie KELLEY taught in the intermediate room Friday afternoon during Miss TURNER's absence. Marion STILSON returned to school Monday after an absence for a week on account of sickness. Daisy SEYMOUR taught in the second primary room Monday and Tuesday. The general history class is studying the subject of "The Roman Kingdom." Asael THOMAS was a pleasant visitor in the high school room Tuesday afternoon. Thursday afternoon the high school and the intermediate rooms were dismissed on account of the furnace out of repair. Lula PIERCE, editor. December 18, 1903 Institute at Prophetstown. Saturday was one of the worst days possible for an institute, yet there were fifty-three teachers present and had a splendid institute. The topics that were most earnestly discussed were in regard to the state course of study and the teacher's reading circle work. Reading circle books can be secured by ordering of Prof. F.N. SACKETT. There will probably be a joint institute of this part of the country and the adjoining county sometime later at Tampico. December 18, 1903 F.R.L.A. HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION The following officers were elected Wednesday night at the meeting of the F.R.L.A.: President - Geo. LAMON. Vice-President - Mrs. L. BRAINERD. Chaplain - C.E. RUSK. Clerk - Dr. HORNER. Treasurer - Mrs. M.J. ALDRICH Inspector - Burdette JACKSON. Assistant Insp. - Zora JACKSON. Watchman - Otto QUAINTANCE. Sentry - Jesse HOWLETT. Physician - Dr. HORNER. Directors - Richard MEEK and T.W. STOCK. The officers were installed the same evening of the election. The next meeting will be held January 19 and it is possible there will be a banquet. December 18, 1903 Miss Daisy FERRIS was unable to teach school Tuesday and Wednesday of this week on account of a bad cold which affected her voice. December 18, 1903 EASTERN STAR AND MASONS ELECTION The following officers were elected at the regular meeting of the Eastern Star Wednesday night: Worthy Matron - Mrs. LOGAN. Worthy Patron - T.A. CURNOW. Associate Matron - Blanche WYLIE. Secretary - Mrs. Geo. ISHERWOOD. Treasurer - Mrs. James STRUM. Conductoress - Mrs. F.W. SMITH. Associate Con. - Mrs. Minnie ROUND. ---------- At the regular election of the Masonic lodge last Saturday night the following were elected: Worshipful Master - Jesse VanBIBBER. Senior Warden - H.B. BOYER. Junior Warden - J.M. ADAMS. Secretary - Geo. ISHERWOOD. Treasurer - A.T. GLASSBURN. Senior Deacon - W.C. STILSON. Junior Deacon - P.A. McMILLAN. Senior Steward - Mert OLSSON. Junior Steward - Ralph WYLIE. Chaplin - Geo. BERNREUTER. Tyler - Geo. DRAYTON. December 18, 1903 Asa GLASSBURN returned this week from several weeks hunting trip near Opolusus, Louisiana. He shot several deer, but failed to get any bear on account of the high water. December 18, 1903 There was a meeting of the directors for the Tampico telephone lines here last Saturday and it was decided to pass around a petition to call for a new election to elect a director to take R.B. SENSEY's place. If there is another election it is thought the telephone war will be decided as there will be a majority on the Yorktown board. As it now stands there are two against two. December 18, 1903 Mrs. G.W. ATKINSON, widow of Governor Atkinson and a leader in the woman's movement, is a candidate for the state librarian of Georgia. Mrs. ATKINSON has for several months been engaged in the insurance business and has met with pronounced success. December 18, 1903 Wireless Telegraphy Adopted After testing wireless telegraphy for a distance of sixty miles the French government has ordered its Mediterranean squadron to be equipped with the wireless appliance. December 18, 1903 METHODIST MONTHLY MENTIONINGS The Sunday school will present the cantata, "The Real Santa Claus" on Christmas eve. There will also be a tree and presents for all the children. The pastor will conduct a communion service next Sunday morning, and at South Hume in the afternoon. The collection will be for the presiding elder. Next Sunday evening the pastor will deliver a Christmas sermon. There will be a sale xxx xxx xxx xxx xxter and other special exercises. The choir will meet this week Friday at the parsonage. Mr. Robert HUNTER who has served the church so long and so well as janitor, has resigned on account of poor health. Mr. FULLERTON has taken his place. Geo. BERNREUTER, pastor. December 18, 1903 Mrs. Richard MEEK went to Princeton Thursday morning, where she took her small daughter to have an operation on the little one's eyes. December 18, 1903 The following real estate transfers were made this week at Morrison which will be of interest here: H.A. KEMP to James STURM, lots in Tampico $50; Geo. W. WINTER to Charles MORRILL, lot in Tampico $850. December 18, 1903 Jacob HARTSHOOK, Tampico's all around champion eater, who holds the state record for storing the most bananas, pancakes, et al, into his cavernous inside, at twenty bananas in just four minutes at PITNEY's store Tuesday on a wage. Mr. HARTSHOOK's record on bananas is sixty-three in less than one hour, or nearly a half bunch. December 18, 1903 Are you looking for Fiction? I have just what you want, the very latest 1903 book; here are some of them: "The Mettle of the Pasture." "The Call of the Wild." "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come." "Gordon Keith." "The Castle of Twilight." "The One Woman." "Return of Sunnybrook Farm." "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," and many others. Come and see them at F.H. RICHARDSON's. December 18, 1903 A party of a dozen or more Tampico people contemplate a three weeks trip through the south. The party expects to leave Tampico January 5, and will go to St. Louis. At that place they will take the Mobile & Ohio and go south to Mobile stopping enroute at points of interest. They will probably visit St. Louis. The party will be under the direction of James STURM who has made all the arrangements and with Mrs. STURM will accompany them and be the "chief guide." Those who contemplate going are: Messrs and Mesdames T.A. CURNOW, E.W. WAHL, P.A. McMILLEN, A.T. GLASSBURN, H.B. BOYER, Otto NELSON, H.A. KEMP, F.B. THOMAS, Geo. HOWLETT, and others. December 18, 1903 New Bedford Buzz WILLIAMS has returned from a business trip to Iowa. Frank MUNSON went to Sheffield last Wednesday. Wm. JOHNSON made a business trip to Sterling last Wednesday. O.K. HALL is not quite as well at this writing. Carl SWAN spent Wednesday and Thursday in Princeton. Alfred CROSELL is confined to his bed with rheumatism. Lars JENSEN started on a trip to Denmark last Tuesday in hopes of improving health. Adolph ANDERSON started for Sweden last Wednesday to spend Christmas with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George BERGE of Tampico spent Wednesday and Thursday at F.J. ANDERSON's. Did you try a sack of Echo flour, the Monitor Patent, there is no better. Oliver HOWLETT, F.J. ANDERSON and C.W. ANDERSON attended the shooting match at Normandy last Friday. Mrs. BROWN and children who visited relatives and friends around here and Manlius will return to their home in Iowa this week. There will be Christmas exercises at the M.W.A. hall next Wednesday evening. Every body come and have a good time. Did you see all the new Christmas goods at F.J. ANDERSON's? I believe Santa Claus will be able to find Christmas goods suitable for all and prices are O.K. December 18, 1903 We recently received a letter from John LARSON in Minn. which says they now have plenty of snow but have had a very fine fall. There are people taking up homesteads from different parts of the country and all seem to be pleased with the country. Timber is plenty and wood sells at $3.25 a cord. December 18, 1903 Yorktown Mrs. C.E. SHERE is very sick at present. Miss Alwida HELLIER of Tampico visited friends this week. Miss Bessie SHERE went to Fenton Saturday where she will visit till Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. SHERE have moved into the Frank COOLEY house where they will reside until March1. December 18, 1903 Hugh MURPHY, of Chaffee, North Dakota, came home last week Wednesday for a visit. He expects to remain here until after Christmas as he wishes to eat his Christmas turkey at home. He speaks well of North Dakota and thinks it a fine state. December 18, 1903 Dr. C.E. KAUFFMAN returned from Chicago where he spent the last two months as house physician in the Garfield Park sanitarium and may now be found regularly at his office over R.H. McKENZIE's store where night calls will be answered. December 18, 1903 At the Baptist chruch next Sunday evening the pastor will preach upon the subject suggested by the approaching Christmas anniversary: "All Nations Shall Call the Blessed." There will be a special music including a male quartette and a duet of Mr. WIMMER and Miss OLSSEN. December 18, 1903 An order has been received by Mrs. Ellen STEWART, recorder of the Royal Neighbors here, for $1000 as payment of the insurance of the late W.A. HEIN who as a member of the order. The Royal Neighbors attended the funeral of Mr. HEIN in a body and had the largest number of any lodge in the cortege. Mention of this was omitted last week due to an error for which the editor owes an apology to the Royal Neighbors. Last Edited by on Dec 18, 2008 7:14 PM
LesN 390 posts Dec 19, 2008 5:13 AM	December 19, 1891 Mrs. Agnes L. WAHL, of Sterling, came down and visited several days with her parents the GIFFORDs. Young Calton Gifford WAHL accompanied her of course. December 19, 1891 Headquarters for Pillsbury's Best Flour at J.E. GREENMAN & Son's. We defy competition and sell at Same Price to all. J.E. GREENMAN & Son. December 19, 1891 George and John HOWLETT have purchased the Chas. E. WILLIAMS hardware stock and will take possession about Jan. 1st, 1892. December 19, 1896 John GREENMAN, who had the misfortune of spraining his ankle last week by falling off from a load of hay, is now able to get around without the assistance of cane or crutch. December 19, 1896 FROM YORKTOWN Little Clyde FOY is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Geo. FOY is visiting with her son Freeman at present. A surprise party was given last Monday in honor of Pleasy DOW and wife. Mrs. SEYLER visited with her daughter, Mrs. COOLEY, last Tuesday.
LesN 391 posts Dec 20, 2008 5:15 AM	December 20, 1890 Jule GIFFORD, ye editor's seven year old son, fell Tuesday and severely sprained his arm. At first it was thought the arm was broken and Dr. A.G. SMITH was called who on examination soon explained the true condition. December 20, 1890 If you want a bargain on cook stoves call on, N.J. HOGEBOOM & Son. December 20, 1890 The Democrat Contest for the silver medal, held at the M.E. Church last Wednesday evening, was well patronized. The following young ladies took part. Ida SMITH, Cora BRAINERD, Mage WILLIAMS, Emma HAGAN, Gerty MACOMBER, Bertha BROWN, Rose METCALF and Mary LANE. December 20, 1890 Furniture lower than ever before - N.J. HOGEBOOM & Son [Noah and son Hiland] December 20, 1890 Elder PIERCE of Fairfield, conferred the rite of baptism at the Baptist church of this place last Monday to eight persons from this vicinity. Mrs. Albert McKENZIE, Daisy HOGEBOOM, Mrs. M. DEITS, Miss DEITS [DEITZ? DIETZ?], Miss MEYERS, and Geo. LAUNSIDDLE [LANDSIEDEL?].

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