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This Week in Tampico History - Week of Dec. 28th
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 401 posts Dec 29, 2008 5:27 AM	December 29, 1894 Ed DOW of Rock Falls, was in this village Saturday, shaking hands of old time friends, and he also had the pleasure of meeting with many of his old time neighbors of Yorktown. Ed is about the same as he used to be as a resident of the "Corner," talks as loud and seems to be enjoying the bounties of this world's goods with his usual assurance. December 29, 1894 From a letter written by Mrs. F. BALDWIN, from Pomona, Los Angles Co., Cal., we glean the facts that the lady's health is much improved and that she is enjoying the change of climate very much and is having a good time. She says they are having delightful, regular summer weather, and that they are feasting on strawberries and cream, fresh vegetables of all kinds and that the oranges are ripening. She states further that she sincerely sympathizes with us poor shivering, frost-bitten Tampico wretches and she feels sorry that we cannot enjoy the blessings of a tropical climate as she now does. She says every body is doing all in their power to make her feel pleasant and beneficial, that she is about to purchase a "burro" to ride climbing the high mountain. She is about to visit beautiful Pasadena and view the tournament of the roses. She closes by sending her best wishes to all her Tampico friends and neighbors. December 29, 1894 A regular meeting of Tampico Camp No. 9, M.W.A., held Wednesday evening, Dec. 26th, 1894, the following officers were elected and installed. Consul, Fred W. SMITH; Advisor, Frank THOMAS; Banker, Charles F. GIFFORD; Clerk, Geo. B. JACKSON; Escort, L.K. BRAINERD; Watchman, H.H HOGEBOOM; Outside Guard, David SLYE; Manager, W.J. LOVE; Physician, A.C. SMITH; Chief Forester, John W. OLSSON; Foresters, A.L. PIERCE, Charles ROSS and Otto NELSON. December 29, 1900 Job GREENMAN and wife attended the installation of the officers of the Masonic, Blue Lodge, Royal Arch and Eastern Star societies at Prophetstown Thursday. Job officiating as installing officers in the Blue Lodge installation. December 29, 1900 Job GREENMAN and wife entertained the following friends Christmas Day: John RAYNOR and family, H.A. STURTEVANT and Miss Jennie CLEVELAND, and B.D. GREENMAN. Job presented the three RAYNOR Misses with a cup and saucer. The gifts were graduated to suit the statue of each little Miss. Job had them stand in a row and the youngest little tot was so flusterated [sic] with the expectation that she exclaimed before her package was unwrapped, "Oh! how beautiful." The occasion was very enjoyable to all present.
LesN 402 posts Dec 30, 2008 5:47 AM	December 30, 1893 H.H [Tip] DOW, in a postal from Philomath, Oregon, of December 17th, says, "This is a grand country; there are hundreds of bushels of apples and pears rotting on the ground. I picked up four pears that weighed four pounds and fifteen ounces - this is no lie. In some gardens there is now cabbage, beets, cauliflower, etc., fresh and green. The air does not agree with me and I leave for California this week. December 30, 1893 Frank BERGE, of Yorktown, and Miss Lena EISENHUTH, of Thomas, were married Thursday, Dec. 21st, 1893, at the home of the bride's mother. They expect to go to housekeeping near Tampico. December 30, 1893 During the week the following new subscribers and renewals have been received: Mrs. Maggie SPENCER, Lyndon; Geo. SIPPEL, Spring Hill; Mrs. John RAYNOR, E.G. ALDRICH, D.C. FLECK, A.G. GIBSON, J.R. BROOK, Mrs. Ann GRAY, William ROWE. December 30, 1893 Bunker, son of A.D. HILL, is back here from Washington, making old time friends a visit. December 30, 1893 Mrs. Susie SIPPEL, who was badly burned by the gasoline stove, about the eyes, face and eye brows, last week, is mending rapidly. December 30, 1893 At a regular meeting of Samuel G. STEADMAN Post No. 491, held at their lodge room last Saturday afternoon, the following officers were elected: Commander, Geo. T. NEEDHAM; Sen. Vice, Henry POTT; Jr. Vice, Richard SMITH; Surgeon, John BACON; Chaplain, Wm. ROWE; Q.M., J.F. LEONARD; Officer of the Day, Chas. F. GIFFORD; Guard, H.M. GILES; Officer Guard, J.B. FULLERTON; Delegate, Chas. F. GIFFORD; Alternate, E.E. WHEELOCK. It was voted to hold a public installation in union with the W.R.C., and a committee was appointed to counsel the with a committee of the W.R.C., and arrange the event. They report that Wednesday evening, Jan. 17th, 1894, the time set for the installation. December 30, 1893 Barb wire fences are bad anywhere, doubly so in town; we believe there is a state law against such fencing, in towns at least. December 30, 1920 H.C. PITNEY was a Monday morning passenger to the city where he was met by J.E. REAGAN of Dixson and together they purchased new fixtures for their store in Dixon.
LesN 403 posts Dec 31, 2008 5:58 AM	December 31, 1887 A Word of Our Business Men. This year has been, to most of us, a prosperous one. The Tornado has, with the rest of the business institutions of Tampico, been blessed with a liberal patronage, both at home and abroad, and for such recognition makes us feel happy and thankful to those who have used our columns so freely to advance their own interests in a business way....Before another issue of the Tornado the new year will be with us, and we deem it proper and in keeping with the times to give each branch of business a complimentary notice...to the fact that Tampico is a live town and well represented by enterprising business firms. J.W. GLASSBURN & Son. This firm is engaged in the banking business and deal extensively in grain, stock, coal, etc. XXX STILMAN Holds forth in the "Little Store on the Corner" and deals in dry goods, groceries, etc. T.M. WYLIE Deals in hardware, agricultural implements, wagons, buggies, etc. Chas. BURDEN Deals in groceries, boots, shoes, and gent's furnishings Misses MAXFIELD & POWELL Are conducting a first-class restaurant on the east side of Main street Mrs. J.T. GRAY In the proprietress [sic] of a grocery store O.B. NELSON Manufacturing boots and shoes, does a thriving business, is a skilled workman J.E. GREENMAN & Son Keep a grocery store Miss Mary J. GLASSBURN Postmistress [sic], also a dealer in stationary, books, and notions Miss L.L. HIGDAY Is engaged in the millenary trade and keeps a full line of hats, bonnets, trimmings and ladies' furnishing goods W.H. HARRISON Deals in dry goods, groceries, shoes, boots, etc. Alf. SMITH & Bro. These gentlemen deal extensively in hardware, agricultural implements, wagons, buggies, etc. J.C. PAICE Proprietor of the "Cash Discount Store," deals in groceries, dry goods, boots, shoes, etc. FORWARD & Son Butchers, have been engaged in the business here for years and at present George is to be found at the shop B.D. GREENMAN Druggist, is the proprietor of the only drug store in town. He carries a large line of drugs, trusses, books, stationary, notions, etc. Geo. M. LUTYENS Our watch maker and jeweler, carries a full line of the best goods Geo. H. JACKSON Tonsorial [sic] artist, serves the public with his leather, razor and shears in a knightly fashion J.F. LEONARD Our worthy Supervisor, holds the office of Justice of the Peace, and represents good solid insurance companies J. C. PINKLEY Our urban station agent A.C. SMITH Physician and surgeon, has long practiced in this vicinity GIFFORD & Son Handle sewing machines and sewing machine supplies T. HOGUE Police Justice and manufacturer of brooms, deals out justice to the men and brooms to the ladies Wm. HACKETT Mason Wm. ROWE Mason HURLBERT and LOVE Stock buyers Rosedale Creamery Geo. B. COOPER proprietor H. W. MOSES Deals in poultry Wm. METCALF Carpenter and builder Joseph KEMP Contractor and builder MACOMBER & EMMONS The two "Eds," are engaged in the hay and straw pressing business C.R. ALDRICH Keeps a first-class livery and feed stable D. McMILLEN Deals in lumber, coal, lime, etc. WINTER & ALLEN Painters A. J. MAXFIELD Runs a blacksmith shop Robert COLLINS Blacksmith and machinist J.A. TEACH General blacksmith Nicholas DERDINGER Harness maker and dealer in horse furnishing goods M.L. FREGOE Deals in pumps, and gives special attention to putting up windmills, repairing pumps, etc. C. SMITH Proprietor of our furniture store Mrs. D. F. ALDRICH Deals in millenary goods and carries on the dress making business J.S. WILLET Caters to the wants of his many callers at his grocery store J.W. WHITE Our representative, also holds office next door to LEONARD's, where he deals out law to all M.G. LOVE Insurance agent F.H. RICHARDSON Insurance agent H.N. BROWN Insurance agent Union Hall CAIN & JACKSON proprietors, is a popular resort for the lovers of the merry dance, exhibitions, theatres [sic], public speeches or lectures City Hotel T.O. STEADMAN proprietor, is located on Main street and is highly spoken of by the traveling public Tampico House J.F. McNAUGHTON proprietor, is the oldest house of the place Goodell House Mrs. S.R. GOODELL [GOODALE?] proprietress [sic] M.E. Church Robert BELL pastor Baptist Church Is at present without a permanent pastor St. Mary's Church Is under the supervision of Father SULLIVAN Public Schools Prof. F.S. JOHNSON, principal, Miss Ellen DENISON, teacher of the Intermediate department, and Miss Jennie MAXFIELD of the primary department
LesN 404 posts Dec 31, 2008 6:06 AM	I hope all Tampcio Historical Society readers had a great and prosperous 2008. I am sure many have had their ups and downs and most, like our family, saw a real hit to your 401K or other accounts - don't dispair, keep working and saving and your accounts will return! Here's wishing you all a blessed New Year! Enjoy your New Year's Eve celebrations - but please do so responsibly!! Sincerely, Les
LesN 405 posts Jan 01, 2009 5:52 AM	January 1, 1887 In looking over the files of the Tornado of December 1877, we found an advertisement of ALDRICH & HIXSON's in which they stated that they were selling 9 lbs of Standard sugar for $1 and 10 lbs of Extra C., for $1 To-day [sic] HARRISON is selling double that for $1. Has prices for other goods fallen in proportion? January 1, 1887 RAT-CATCHING Jay GOULD paid $400 recently to have his steam yacht Atlanta cleared of rats; then he made a contract with the man to keep the Atlanta free from rats in consideration of $300 per year. There is in this city men who make their yearly contracts to have their factories or store kept free from rats, and pay from $50 tp $100 a year. The professional rat-catcher of this city is little old John GREGORY, whose quaint little figure, with his tow terriers and his box of ferrets on his back, and his pipe in his mouth, is familiar to all parts of the city. He is known as "English Jack." He has been a professional rat-catcher in this city for more than thirty years, and he started the business through the late Matthew BALDWIN, the founder of BALDWIN Locomotive Works. "English Jack" was born in Nottingham, England and forty years ago, when he was about 25 years old, he came to this city with a man named WALLET, who was known at home as the "Queen's Jester." WALLET was a sporting man and had a good deal of money. He settled in Frankford and had a good stable of horses. Rats became plentiful and "English Jack" bought three ferrets and rid the stable of all the rats. Shortly afterward WALLET went back to England and left "English Jack" with nothing but his three ferrets. It was a time that Matthew BALDWIN heard of Jack, and his ferrets and Jack was employed to rid Mr. BALDWIN's stable of rats. Mr. BALDWIN recommended Jack to other prominent men whose stables were over run with rats, and Jack was kept busy and was well paid for his work. Since then he has done nothing else but catch rats, and he has made not only a comfortable living, but has laid by something for a rainy day. Jack is the most expert rat handler in this country. Although he is as nimble as a cat, and has taken part in many a rat-handling match in this city. Four years ago at John DICKENSON's on Beach street, he picked one hundred live rats with his bare hands in one minute and three seconds. His best record was made about six years ago, when he handed one hundred rats in forty-two seconds. The last match in which he picked up one hundred rats he was bitten a dozen times, and nearly lost one of his fingers. Jack come of real old English sporting stock, and when rat-killing and handling matches were a favorite sport he supplied the rat pits with the live rodents. Many of the rat mains that have taken place in New York and Philadelphia in the past were patronized by the club men, who always paid Jack for his trouble. In his little barn, back of his quaint little house, at forty-seventh street and Darby road, he sat yesterday, with his peip in his mouth and a ferret crawling over his shoulder. He stroked the fur on the ferret's back and said in his broad english: "Aye, lad, I've caught many a thousand rats. I've cleaned them out of many a gentleman's stable, out of stores and ships. I've had my ferrets at work in Lorillard's and Bonner's and Dwyer's stables. I've had them in the hold of many an ocean steamship. Mr. Cassatt is one of my best patrons, and in fact me and my ferrets are patronized by the best gentlemen of this land." January 1, 1920 J.M. JACOBS the milk man now has to insist on his customers putting out empty bottles every day in order that he may leave a full one. The bottle factories have closed and milk bottles are like everything else, high and scare. See notice about the bottles published elsewhere in The Tornado.
LesN 406 posts Jan 02, 2009 4:50 AM	January 2, 1897 Harry HOTCHKISS has resigned his position as clerk in SEYMOUR's grocery store and has gone home to stay. January 2, 1897 John SHERE of Yorktown, was in our village calling on old friends here. Mr. SHERE looks hale and hearty for a man of his years. January 2, 1897 Geo. DRAYTON called in to see us Tuesday and has he entered the door we noticed his hand reach for his vest pocket in a suspicious manner. We went long in suspense waiting for him to explain his actions, for forthwith he pulled out several cigars and modestly requested us to smoke to the good heath of his young grand daughter, that was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. NEEDHAM of Rock Falls, last Saturday, Dec. 26. We trust the little maiden will grow and thrive and become a great source of comfort to her pa and ma and the pride of her intelligent grand-pa. January 2, 1897 Try and keep those new resolutions you have formulated for the year 1897. January 2, 1897 FROM YORKTOWN Mrs. Hi McKENZIE is quite ill in Galesburg, where she is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Will WINCHELL. Mrs. JOHNSON spent Christmas with his daughter Mrs. Levi HOPKINS. Nute TEACH received word last Monday of the death of his brother Wesley. Mrs. ANDREWS visited her sister Mrs. Ed. WINCHELL the fore part of last week. January 2, 1919 CANNOT HOLD PUBLIC FUNERALS Mr. PARENT, the funeral director here says that no criticism should be directed against any undertaker who insists on private funerals. The state authorities have given orders to all funeral directors to hold private funerals. The following is the order received by Mr. PARENT as well as all other undertakers in the state: Emergency Order Relative to Burials of the Dead Oct. 12, 1918 Whereas: Influenza is epidemic in the state and Whereas: the prevention of the contact between individuals is one of the most important measures of protection against the disease, therefore Be it Resolved: That the State Department of Public Heath hereby directs and orders that the attendance of all funerals of persons dead from a contagious disease, or any other disease, shall be restricted to the immediate relatives and close friends of the decendent (sic) and the necessary attendants. This order shall be in force and effect on and after October 12, 1918. By Order of Dept. of Public Health C. St. Clair DRAKE, Director.
LesN 407 posts Jan 03, 2009 6:19 AM	January 3, 1891 H. H. [Tip] DOW had another attach of his trouble, his wounded arm, last week. This time he suffered the most excrutinizing [sic] pain and it was hours before he received any relief. The older he gets the oftener these spells occur and the harder they seem to be. January 3, 1891 If you want a bargain on cook stoves call on N.J. HOGEBOOM and Son. January 3, 1891 Snow plows are at a discount this season. January 3, 1891 Earl SMITH now rides about town on a safety bicycle. January 3, 1891 Furniture now lower than ever before. N.J. HOGEBOOM & Son. January 3, 1891 Mrs. S.R. GOODELL, of Walnut, formerly proprietress of the City Hotel of this place, made a business trip here Monday. She is thinking about leaving Walnut and she may locate here. January 3, 1891 Frank J. ANDERSON will sell at public sale at the George BERGE farm, 7 miles south and 1 1/2 miles west of Tampico and 1 mile southeast of the Thomas post office, on Monday, Jan. 5th, 1891, commencing at 10 o'clock a.m., [his livestock and farm implements.] January 3, 1891 Rev. A.L. SHUTE comes out this New Years with a fine new Moline carriage he purchased of N.J. HOGEBOOM & Son, of this place. January 3, 1891 A LECTURE ON JAPAN In the M.E. church next Sunday evening, Jan. 4, by Frank T. TAKASUGI. Mr. TAKASUGI is a native Japanese, and at present a student in the Northwestern University at Evanston, preparing for the missionary work among his own people in Japan. He will speak on the manners and customs of the Japanese, and also the missionary work. He will appear in native costume. January 3, 1903 A merry good time was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stiles PIERCE on New Year's eve at an old fashioned rag bee and watch party. The group arrived early and were kept busy with nimble fingers, sewing carpet and telling stories. There was music on a gramophone and Misses Edna and Hazel PIERCE rendered several good renditions. About 10 o'clock the ladies wound the rags into balls containing altogether about twenty-seven balls and an oyster supper was served. It was a surprise to the ladies as they had been talking and had not noticed the meal being prepared. It was a very special New Year's dinner. After which the rags again were brought forth and not until the bells were rung for the new year did the party break up. All hoping to live to enjoy another such a gathering. Mrs. PIERCE was presented with a remembrance of the occasion. Those present were: Mesdames Robt. McKENZIE, Allie PIERCE, Fred PIERCE, LaDUE, STOUFFER, McCREEDY, RENSLOW, BOOTH, FOY, PARENT, SIBLEY, GUTHERIE, LOVE, STEWART, OLSSON, LANDWAIR, FERRIS, DRAYTON, BRAINERD, TURNER, BERNREUTER, Misses Cora CLAPPER, Gertrude BERNREUTER and Alice HUNTER. January 3, 1903 Misses Inez and Edith REMINGTON entertained a company of their friends Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl SMITH and watched the old year out. The evening was very pleasantly spent playing games and enjoying a good time. Refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Mabel FERRIS, Edna STURM, Bessie DARNELL, Jennie CRADDOCK, Messrs. Robt. ALDRICH, Levi COLBURG, Earl DARNELL, Vernon GLASSBURN, Gordon GIFFORD, Ernest CLAPPER and Jesse ARNOLD. January 3, 1903 John BRECKENRIDGE has started a butter depot in the basement under BURDEN's store. He will buy butter of the stores here, shipping the poor quality and selling the better grade in Sterling. The business is something new for Tampico and ought to yield a good profit. January 3, 1903 Ten new "drops" were put on the switchboard at the Farmers 'phone central here this week. The drops give the board a capacity of ten more 'phones, most of which are already connected. F. ACHERBERG and the Tampico Lumber company intend to install new 'phones soon. January 3, 1903 YORKTOWN Miss Bessie FORWARD is visiting at George GREENMAN's this week. Clarence WINCHELL and wife have gone to keeping house in Davenport, where Clarence has secured a position with the railroad company. C.E. SHERE and wife entertained a few of their relatives Christmas. A dinner was served and all had a pleasant time, the children especially enjoyed Santa Claus' visit and the Christmas tree. January 3, 1903 NEW BEDFORD Wm. OLSON, of Chicago, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. OLSON. Mr. and Mrs. F.J. ANDERSON spent Christmas with Mrs. ANDERSON's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George BERGE, of Tampico.

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