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This Week in Tampico History - Week of Feb. 15th
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 455 posts Feb 15, 2009 5:41 AM	February 15, 1896 Henry PITNEY's dog Jumbo got pretty badly bitten the other day. February 15, 1902 Benjamin DOW is planning to erect a new house 16x24 with an "L," on his farm near Yorktown this spring. February 15, 1902 PERPETUAL MOTION DISCOVERED HERE Perpetual motion, which has driven inventors insane over the study of the problem, and has been for centuries one of the unsolved enigmas of mechanics, has at last been solved by George H. LUTYENS a jeweler of this place, with an old bicycle wheel as the principal mechanism of the machine. Mr. LUTYENS claims positively that his machine will go, and a test will be made of it next week to demonstrate the fact. The model which is nearly completed is closely guarded from public gaze for fear the idea will be stolen before a patent can be secured. The principle of the perpetual motion briefly explained is as follows: Weights are attached to the rim of the wheel and gravity pulls them down, before the weights begin the ascent on the "up" side of the wheel, a contrivance by means of levers sends the weight to the hub of the wheel where it is carried up, requiring considerable less power. On reaching the top of the hub the weight is sent to the rim of the wheel ready again to pull the "down" side of the rim. Mr. LUTYENS claims that three weights will be continually pulling up one weight at the center which will give him an excess of power and therein is the solution of the problem. He claims also that a wheel six feet in diameter will exert enough power to run a pump. If he has solved the problem of making something out of nothing the world is at his feet. Uncle Moses SMITH has expressed the opinion of several when he said that if a man can catch hold of the seat of his trousers and carry himself around the room then perpetual motion is possible, but Mr. LUTYENS says wait. February 15, 1902 NEWS FROM THE PUBLIC SCHOOL James BRECKENRIDGE was absent from school Tuesday afternoon. There were several sleepy looking faces in school on Tuesday and Wednesday morning The class in Physical geography has begun the study on the topic of "Life." Mr. BREWER gave a short talk on Lincoln and read several stories concerning him, on Wednesday afternoon. Examinations will take place about March 7 and 8. Bertha ENGEL has been absent for some time. The pupils are very much interested in their new drawing books and are doing good work in them. The eighth grade History class is just beginning the study of the Civil war. The eighth grade arithmetic [sic] class has finished cube and square roots and are now puzzling their brains over mensuration. Chancey McCLURE and Esther PARENT are at work in school again. Their absence was caused by sickness. Mrs. VAUGHAN was a pleasant caller in the second room last Friday afternoon. Rooms one and two will hold Washington birthday exercises in the second room next Friday afternoon. Parents are invited. Mary RICHARDSON, editor. February 15, 1902 A number of the friends of Mrs. Edna ALLEN gave her a surprise party on Tuesday night. The evening was spent in playing games and having a good time. Refreshments were served. February 15, 1902 The ladies of the W.C.T.U. gave a tea and social at the home of Mrs. R.H. McKENZIE last Friday evening. There was a large number present and the proceeds were $12.75. During the course of the evening Jerry KELLY entertained the guests with his grammaphone [sic]. A game of crokinole [sic] with Fred SMITH and Mr. AYDELOTT on one side and Rev. WRIGHT and Rev. BERNREUTER on the other, resulted in the defeat of the preachers. It ought to be said in favor of the preachers, that they were too honest to cheat, and hence it was impossible to win a game. February 15, 1902 Ralph KNOX entertained a number of his friends last week by giving them a bob ride in the evening. A jolly good time was enjoyed by the young people. The following were in the party: Misses Minerva LYONS, Ethel HUFFMAN, Mina LYONS, Lenna CRADDOCK, Hazel BROWN, Nettie WHITE, Jennie FOY, Lulu BURDEN, Linnie DENISON, Myrtle LEWIS, Lett LOVE; Masters Ralph KNOX, Hugh McCLURE, Ralph TEACH, Glen HOWLETT, Harold GLASSBURN, Guy HUNTER and George WILLIAMS. February 15, 1902 A VERY SICK BOY Young ROOSEVELT Suffering from Double Pneumonia, Both Lungs Being Affected. Groten, Mass., Feb. 11., 3 a.m. - The condition of Theodore ROOSEVELT, Jr., at this hour is apparently serious, for lights can be seen in the infirmary and nurses and doctors are moving around. For the last half hour the voice of the boy calling for water could be heard on the street. Nothing could be obtained from the house, but it is believed the patient is delirious. The boy is seriously sick, but it is too early to say what the chances are for his recovery. President and Mrs. ROOSEVELT spent a long, anxious day in the infirmary, awaiting the crises of the disease which this morning appeared to have taken such a strong hold of their son. The change for the works in the boy's condition occurred during the night, and shoed itself when the regular morning examinations was made by Dr. SHATTUCK and Dr. WARREN. During the day the telephone and telegraph lines to the white house were kept busy. It was thus possible for the president to transact considerable executive business of a pressing nature. The bulletin issued form the sick room at 11 o'clock p.m. stated that the patient's condition was unchanged. The president spent the entire evening in the infirmary. February 15, 1902 J.H. SUMPTON will move March 1 to the McWHORTER farm one and one half miles south of Rock Falls. February 15, 1902 Dr. E.W. WAHL and George McKENZIE have designed a physicians carriage which is something new in this vicinity. The carriage is enclosed all over with wood set with glass windows so arranged that the carriage may be all opened up in good weather and closed in stormy weather. The vehicle has attracted considerable attention on the road, farmers often stopping their rigs and "rubbering" at the strange build of the carriage. It has been dubbed everything from a fish monger's wagon to a cab. The doctor got the idea from a physician's carriage he saw in Chicago. Dr. C.P. HORNER also has a unique contrivance to turn winter blasts on long trips. He has a large leather hood that buttons to the top of the carriage and drops down over the dash. The hood has two large panes of glass in it and a place for the lines. Dr. HORNER's contrivance always excites favorable comment when seen. February 15, 1902 A new gasoline engine has been installed at the Neola elevator, other improvements have also been made in the engine room, and the manager, H.B. SENSENSY takes pride in keeping things up-to-date. February 15, 1902 The rays of sixteen new electric lights in the large display windows at H.C. PITNEY's store makes the darkness evenings look like day and gods are shown to advantage. Mr. PITNEY keeps an up-to-date store and is continually making improvements.
LesN 456 posts Feb 16, 2009 7:37 PM	February 16, 1895 Hear the CROW Sisters sing, they are grand. February 16, 1895 Section bosses have to keep a sharp look-out for broken rails this weather. February 16, 1895 Storekeeper Antoine ENGLE, of Yorktown was doing business in our village Monday. February 16, 1895 Nute TEACH, of Yorktown was in our Village Monday. He drove a fine matched team. February 16, 1895 Oliver D. OLSSON and Jared ROGERS went to Chicago Monday night. They both took stock in. February 16, 1895 Frank THOMAS drove out of town Tuesday with a fine new cutter he had purchased from Alf. SMITH & Bro. February 16, 1895 HICKS says look out for storms from the 22nd to 24th. He says the month will go out with warmer weather. February 16, 1895 The weather has been quite moderate for the past few days. The change is in an acceptable one and appreciated by all. February 16, 1895 You had better pay your assesments [sic] in drainage district No. 2, in Tampico and Hahnaman, for they draw 6 per cent [sic] interest from Jan. 1st, 1895 February 16, 1895 Coal was a scarce article at the yards here last week. But Monday the dealers received an invoice and many teams left town carrying a quantity of coal homeward. February 16, 1895 BAYLISS, LEE, GLASSBURN and SHELDON, from Sterling and Rock Falls were down here last Wednesday but ton-holing republicans to secure their votes for BAYLISS at the caucus here. February 16, 1895 There will be a basket social at the Christian church at Yorktown, Saturday evening, Feb. 16th, 1895, for the benefit of Rev. S.S. BARTLETT. Everybody invited, and a good time guaranteed. February 16, 1895 A young widow put up a costly monument to her late husband, and inscribed upon it, “My grief is so great that I cannot bear it.” A year or so later, however, she married again, and feeling an awkwarnness about the inscription, she solved the difficulty by adding one word to it, “alone.” – Ex. February 16, 1895 Fred GLASSBURN of Tampico, Ill., was in Elgin last Friday, viewing the town with the object of making it his future home, provided he could find a suitable business location. Several places were inspected by him, but he returned to his home without giving his decision – Elgin Democrat. February 16, 1895 Joe OLSSON was in town Tuesday and made the Tornado office a pleasant call. He said the weather had been so cold that he stayed close at home and kept good fires going, and that was about all he could do when the mercury hovered between 16 and 24 degrees below zero. February 16, 1895 A Rockford chap has just won $100 in wager that farmers do not “husk” corn but “unhusk” it. That fellow would probably unbark his shin, or unpeel a potato or unskin a cat. –Ex. February 16, 1895 The G.A.R. Post at this place had a good meeting last Saturday. The attendance was large and after they adjourned Commander Henry POTT took the comrades out and supplied them liberally with cigars. He is a generous, big hearted man and the old boys, who wore the blue, will always fair A 1 while he is at their head. February 16, 1895 O.B. KELSEN has concluded to remain here and, in connection with his shoe store will manufacture new work and do general repairing. He will have a competent shoe maker here all the time and he will here himself every Wednesday to attend to his business in person and take measures for new work. February 16, 1895 Mrs. J.S. KIMBALL and Miss Mary GLASSBURN were out sleighriding [sic] last Tuesday, and in driving out to one side of the road to keep off the bear grounds they got into the snow too deep and over went their cutter and the ladies were unceremoniously dumped out into the beautiful; but neither were hurt and they soon righted their cutter and went on their way, happy over the fact that nothing more disastrous resulted from the catastrophe. February 16, 1895 In a letter from Mrs. J.C. REEVES we learn that Miss Fanny STEADMAN and Master Howell REEVES received a box of fine confectionary from N. Y. City last week. No word has been received from J. Mason REEVES who sailed from Newport, R.I., on the 10th of January. Word was received by cable that the San Francisco reached Algiers the 27th; but as yet no mail has come to xxx xxxx xxxx xxxx. February 16, 1895 Mistakes, Monday by CROW Sisters, 10, 20 and 30 cents. February 16, 1895 C. SMITH has in stock a full line of Household Furniture, Burial Caskets, Robes, Etc. The above stock of Furniture and building for sale, or trade for farm property. Alf. SMITH & Bro., Agts. February 16, 1895 The Old Reliable Dray will deliver coal to any part of the town for 25 cents per ton. Chas. WEST, Prop. February 16, 1895 Mrs. M. McMILLEN was a caller at the Tornado office Tuesday morning and renewed her subscription until ’96. February 16, 1895 A number of the boys were out sleighriding [sic] the other evening south of here. The moon was casting a pale light upon this snow bound sphere, and objects were not distinctly visible. As they drove around they suddenly noticed an object standing erect a little way ahead of them and to one side of the road. The horses saw the object too, and seemed to be anxious to get away from it. The boys were not a bit scared, but they were willing to place a respectable distance between them and the object; but, after getting beyond it and no dire calamity befalling them, they began to banter one another to go back and see what it was. Some thought it was a big dog others a large wolf. Finally one of them suggested that they barrow a gun and to back and investigate. A gun was procured and they drove back and when within easy shooting distance they blazed away, there stood the object as straight and stationary as before. They shot again and again, and then they concluded to go on an investigative tour. They approached it carefully and finally reached it. It was a large black dog, dead as a stone and frozen stiff. Some one had placed it there to frighten susceptible persons and their expectations were fully realized. The boys were somewhat chagrined at their adventure and all promised secrecy and concluded to keep the matter quite; but in an unguarded moment one of them let the “cat out of the bag,” and our ever watchful reporter got hold of the fact and was sure their friends would enjoy the joke as well as the boys themselves. February 16, 1895 The Poverty Social The poverty social given by the Ladies’ Aid Society, of the Baptist church, last Tuesday evening, at Union Hall, was a grand event. The ladies had advertised quite extensively and their program, bill of fines and menu were quite catching. It was something new and they awakened the curiosity with all to learn how the event would take and all concluded that he best way to find out would be to go and see for themselves. And there was a large attendance and quite a harvest was reaped from fines alone. The supper was as fine a spread as we ever saw laid in Tampico or anywhere else as for that matter. There was an abundance of everything that would tempt the pallet of the most fastidious, and table after table was set and reset for the accommodation of the merry (and we might say hungry) people. There was a short program of a musical nature, and the best piece presented was the quartette entitled “Tramp, Tramp.” After the guests had enjoyed their supper they spent most of the time in social conversation and visiting, except when they were being assessed fines by the committee. All enjoyed a good time and feel well satisfied with the social in all respects. It was a successful event for the Ladies’ Aid Society and they figure up the receipts of the evening at $38. February 16, 1895 Monday our streets were lined on both sides with teams, and the feed sheds were full of equines. It was a big market day, and seven carloads of porkers were shipped from here that evening. It was a big day for our storekeepers and they were kept unusually busy doing up goods to be taken to the country. February 16, 1895 CAUCUS The Republican voters of the town of Tampico, are requested to meet at the Union Hall, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18th, 1895, at 2 o’clock sharp, to elect six delegates to represent the xxx xxx the county convention to be held at Morrison, Monday Feb. 18, 1895. Let there be a full attendance. Per order Com. February 16, 1895 Card of Thanks We hereby tender our sincere thanks to our many neighbors and friends for their tender nursing and kind sympathy during the affliction and sad death of our beloved husband and father. May God bless them all. Mary RUSSELL and Family.
LesN 457 posts Feb 17, 2009 4:41 PM	February 17, 1894 Mrs. Noah HOGEBOOM was numbered among the sick ones of our village Saturday. February 17, 1894 Floyd DOW was twenty-one years of age last Tuesday and became the possessor of a few hundred dollars. He made glad the hearts of some of our people by paying up his old scores. The he and his brother Lee, took the train Wednesday for Astoria, where they will start canvassing for the sale of a French furniture and piano polish. We trust the boys will meet with good success. February 17, 1894 Postponed Sale P.L. DOW having concluded to quit farming, will offer for sale, at the G.W. LANE farm 1/2 mile west and 1/4 mile south of Yorktown Corners, on Saturday, Feb. 17th, 1894, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. the following property: 25 head of cattle, 133 sheep, a number of ducks, turkeys, chickens, farm implements, etc. Robt. McKENZIE, Auct. February 17, 1894 J.M. BALDWIN, who had been snow bound for two days , managed to get out and visit his usual haunts, last Wednesday. February 17, 1894 The Rock River Electric Railway Co., are making arrangements to connect Rockford and Dixon by electric railway this summer. The distance is sixty miles. February 17, 1894 Mrs. May FANNING, a widow employed in the sheriff's office at Dubuque, Iowa, was dismissed Tuesday for publicly kissing a murderer. The object of her affections was Hugh ROBBARD, indicted with Haley and Kent for murdering Policemen FRITZ and TALCOTT. ROBBARD was convicted last term and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was brought back from Anamosa penitentiary a few days ago to testify for Haley, whose trial is now in progress. The manacled murderer was passing through the corridor enroute from the courtroom to the jail when Mrs. Fanning rushed up, brushed the officers aside, handed ROBBARD a bank note and a basket of fruit and tenderly kissed him. In the bottom of the basket was found a note to "Dear Hugh" telling him that he had a friend who would never forsake him, and signed "Your loving May." February 17, 1894 Tip DOW says that everything, except eggs and butter, is as cheap in California as it is here, and many things are much cheaper.
LesN 459 posts Feb 19, 2009 5:55 AM	February 19, 1887 The Governor of Iowa issued a proclamation Tuesday forbidding the importation of cattle from Illinois. February 19, 1887 Sleighing is about gone. February 19, 1887 Did you get a valentine? February 19, 1887 Four-leaf clover clubs are fashionable. February 19, 1887 Oysters, Oysters, by the can or dish – stewed or raws, at LaDUE’s Grocery. February 19, 1887 A good many farmers came to town Monday, although the weather was stormy. February 19, 1887 Chance. McKENZIE shipped two carloads of fattened steers to Chicago Monday night. February 19, 1887 Job GREENMAN was clerk in John PAICE’s store, while John was setting at Sterling seeing the river. February 19, 1887 For the first time in the history of New Orleans the gambling-houses are closed-to await result of prosecutions. February 19, 1887 The city of Elgin has voted one hundred thousand dollars for water works and is advertising for proposals for their construction. February 19, 1887 The river at Sterling is gradually receeding [sic] and it is hoped that it will soon be within its banks and no further damage will be done. February 19, 1887 The fist license ever granted to a woman to run a steam-engine was obtained not long since by Miss Mary S. BENNAN of Cincinnati. February 19, 1887 Ex-Postmaster, C.M. WORTHINGTON, of Sterling has gone into the tobacco and cigar business at that place. Charley is a good judge of the weed. February 19, 1887 A good many persons went from here to Sterling to see Rock river last Monday. And report that the river is a sight worth going out to see. February 19, 1887 Closing Out. Bargains in Millanary, Hoods and Ladies’ Underwear. The above Goods at Cost,. at Miss HIGDAY’s. February 19, 1887 Ed. HIXON [sic] expects to return to Dakota in a short time. He says he can stand it there during the summer months, but Tampico is better place to winter. February 19, 1887 When a Grand Rapids society belle marries, the papers of that city publish her portrait and that of her dog. The groom cuts no figure in the report. February 19, 1887 A Very Fine Dress Corkscrew Worst Suite, no cotton, strictly wool worsted, elegantly made and trimmed, at only $10; others ask $18. D. GOLDSMITH. February 19, 1887 Some people think this is about the lowest place on the globe; but we here it is fifteen feet higher than Sterling. How is that for high? February 19, 1887 Mrs. Henry WOOD, the author of “East Lynne,” died in London when within a few months of completing here three score and ten years. She was probably the most prolific authoress of the century. February 19, 1887 F.H. RICHARDSON is making a visit at Avon, Ohio, where his wife and children have been spending the winter with her parents. Fred expects to be back in time to have a hand in shaping things for the spring elections. February 19, 1887 $12 Mens’ Fine Suites at $7 at D. GOLDSMITH’s, Sterling. February 19, 1887 C.F. GIFFORD has formed a partnership with his son Harry, and the Tampico Tornado will be published hereafter, by the firm of C.F. GIFFORD & Son. We wish them success – Spike. February 19, 1887 City man: “What the blazes is the matter with that hen?” Farmer: “Noting. She has just laid an egg.” City man: “Great Scott! One would suspose [sic] she had just laid the foundation for a brick block.” – Ex. February 19, 1887 Edward SAPP, of Harrington, Kent Co., Del., was in town visiting old friends and acquaintances. Before he left he called on the Tornado office and left cash for more Tornadoes. Ed. is looking well and hearty. February 19, 1887 A lawyer in Chicago presently secured a client in a man charged with counterfeiting, and received as a retainer four $50 bills, when he went to deposit them in a bank he was told they were bogus, and with remarkable presence of mind withdrew from the case. February 19, 1887 Jacob EISELE, the Sterling Taylor, has received his spring stock of Cloths for suites, pants and overcoats. He has the largest and best stock shown in Sterling. He invites you to come and see his fine assortment. February 19, 1887 STILSON’s has just the nicest Ladies Kid Shoe made for $2.00. February 19, 1887 The rain Thursday put a stop to the work upon the new creamery. February 19, 1887 If you want to make the old soldiers mad just ask them “How’s CLEVELAND?” February 19, 1887 If this weather continues wild ducks and geese will soon begin to put in an appearance. February 19, 1887 Another rain last Thursday. It is not much of a trick to ‘get up a shower at most any time of late. February 19, 1887 C.F. GIFFORD & Son now publish the Tampico Tornado, the latter having taken in as a partner. – News. February 19, 1887 LATHROP has postponed his sale. Our readers will be informed when it will take place at the proper time. February 19, 1887 Every lady caught to have on of those Bamboo baskets, at STILSON’s, which contains one pound of the best Jap tea. February 19, 1887 W.R. COBB has again taken up the pencil in the sanctum of the Sterling Gazette. The Tornado wishes him success. February 19, 1887 Maurice HOVEY, who arrived here last week Friday, started on his homeward journey last Thursday, after a very pleasant visit with friends and old school mates here. February 19, 1887 The following constitute our Roll of Honor, for the week, of paid, renewals and new subscribers: T.A. SANDERS, Wm. McLEAN, M.J. FERRIS, Geo. W. APLEY, Milton SWOPE, John MARTIN. February 19, 1887 Rock Falls has at last awakened to the fact that she has not sufficient protection against fire, and is talking of putting in 1 ½ miles of piping with 15 hydrants, at a cost of $750 per year. February 19, 1887 Alf. SMITH found a curiosity in the shape of a hen’s egg last Tuesday. The egg was lain by a large hen and its minute size is one of the peculiar frees of nature. The measurement is 2 ¾ x 2 7/8 inches in circumference. February 19, 1887 If you want to rent or buy a house or houses in the village of Tampico, if you want to buy a farm or farms, call on J.F. LEONARD. February 19, 1887 A man may feel honored at the receipt of a decent valentine; but when he opens an envelope, and finds one of the horrid dobs, he just feels like – well, as if he would like to kick some one [sic]. February 19, 1887 Sterling has a “Business Men’s Association.” If it is the business of the associate to invite manufactures to locate there and to work for the best interest of the town. Why would it not be well for Tampico to have a like association? February 19, 1887 C.E. WILLIAMS, of New Boston, is now enstalled [sic] as clerk in T.M. WYLIE’s hardware store. He is an experienced tinner and a competent business man. He expects to soon move his family here. We welcome Mr. WILLIAMS to our midst and hope his stay will be apleasant and profitable one. February 19, 1887 We are indebted to Turner LEE for a description of the thrilling scene that occurred on Rock river last week Friday night, at the rescue of those two young men who were boat wrecked and remained on the ice and trees for fifteen hours. Mr. LEE fell into the water three times while trying to get to them, and though wet and cold he bravely battled on and after four attempts was one who successfully brought them to shore. February 19, 1887 E.W. BLOSSOM’s Jewelry Store, at Sterling, is one of the finest establishments in the Northwest. He has a fine display of Watches, Clocks, Silverware and Jewelry of all kinds. If you wish to buy a Watch, Clock, or have one repaired, E.W. BLOSSOM’s Sterling, is the place to go, he is a gentleman and will with a smiling countenance and kind words give you especial attention. Give him a call when in Sterling. February 19, 1887 Prof. BALLON started his class in the arts of crystal painting Tuesday. He says his class is making splendid headway and evince talent and skill far superior to any class he as had in a long time. In speaking of our town and its people he expresses himself well pleased with them and remarked to us that he has never found a place where they were so friendly and congenial as here. He thinks we can well be proud of our little village, its society and business circles. In leaving here he goes to Walnut and Mendota, and on his way back will make Tampico another visit. February 19, 1887 Do you want Sewing Machine Needles, Belts, Oil or any other article in the way of Machine Attachments? If so call at the Tornado office for them. February 19, 1887 If you want 5 pounds of the best ground coffee, for $1.00, go to STILSON’s and you can find it. February 19, 1887 Frank BUTTON, of Sterling, has been appointed mail agent. He makes the third boy who has received a similar appointment. Representative JOHNSON must be getting in hs work pretty good for the boys of his own town. February 19, 1887 Mrs. Deacon WHITMAN, of Sterling, received a bad fall Tuesday of this week. She had no broken bones but the shock to her nervous system was quite severe. February 19, 1887 J.K. CHESTER has received his new spring goods. His assortment of Skirting is large and complete. He has a few cloaks left which he will give away at your own prices, he must close them out. Do not fail to see him. He buys for cash and sells for cash and that is a secret of his low prices. February 19, 1887 Notice to Woodmen. Our regular meeting occurs next Wednesday evening, Feb. 23. A full attendance is desired, as important business is to come before the meeting. F.S. JOHNSON, Consul. February 19, 1887 T.S. BALDWIN leaped from a balloon one thousand feet up in the air at San Francisco the other day, and reached the ground without injury, by means of a parachute he held with his hands.
LesN 460 posts Feb 20, 2009 6:04 AM	February 20, 1897 That is a fine music box B.D. GREENMAN has in his store. It plays many pieces. You have to drop a penny in the slot to start the instrument. February 20, 1897 J.C. ALDRICH is dangerously ill with pneumonia. February 20, 1897 Miss Susan B. ANTHONY celebrated the 78th anniversary of her birth at her home in Rochester N.Y. February 27, 1897 John HOGEBOOM, landlord of the Denrock hotel, was doing business in Tampico Wednesday. February 20, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Milton FOY of Bicknell, Ind., are here visiting relatives and friends. February 20, 1919 Mrs. Myrtle GRAHAM and children of Danbury, Iowa, arrived here last Sunday and are visiting her mother, Mrs. Irene EMMONS. Mr. and Mrs. GRAHAM have purchased a home in Danbury where he is employed as railroad agent. February 20, 1919 Mrs. E.C. BOLLENBACH went down to Jacksonville last Thursday where she visited her daughter, Miss Lillian who attends college there, and also attended a recital in which Miss Lillian participated.
LesN 461 posts Feb 21, 2009 5:57 AM	February 21, 1891 GRACE GRIDLEY A dispatch from Burlington, Iowa, states that a lady physician of that city has investigated the case of Miss Grace GRIDLEY, of Amboy, who recently woke from a sleep lasting over ten months. In view of this fact the report to the female disciple of Aesculapius will be read with interest. February 21, 1891 A match between Frank COLLINS, of this place, and H.W. HOUSLER, of Fairfield, to run a foot race of 100 yards for a purse of $100, has been made. February 21, 1891 FROM FAIRFIELD Miss Jennie DEITZ, who has been spending a few weeks in Princeton returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry BROWN and Miss Lulu spent a few days last week with relatives in Sterling. Mrs. WRIGHT, of Princeton, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. M.L. THACKABERRY. Mrs. Brad STOWELL and children, of Prophetstown, spent a few days with "Uncle Ben's" folks. They returned home Sunday and Mrs. Zilla DOW accompanied them. Lauer DOW has gone to Spring Valley, where he has a position as engineer in the mines. February 21, 1891 Having sold my business to Chas. F. SIPPLE, and wishing to square up my books, I request all persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me, to call at once and settle by cash or note. George BERGE, Tampico, Ill., Feb. 12, 1891. February 21, 1903 MAY GET ELECTRIC ROAD Company May Build Electric Railroad From Rock Falls to Tampico Rumor is that an electric railway will be built from Rock Falls west on the river road, south through Tampico and then south through Yorktown and then on to Sheffield. According to the Sterling Gazette at the recent meeting of the Farmers' telephone company at Hume center school a proposal was received from the Northern Illinois Electric Railroad company to build a line. February 21, 1903 YORKTOWN Bert DRAIN of Leon died last Saturday night. Mrs. Clarence SHERE was on the sick list a few days last week but is well again. Twenty-four ladies beside Virgie McKENZIE met at Mrs. Ed WINCHELL's last Thursday. The quilted on a quilt and sewed eighteen pounds of rags. Pretty well done for a crowd of ladies. February 21, 1903 NEW BEDFORD J.M. DRAPER is very sick at this writing. Oliver HOWLETT who has been helping survey Green river returned home last Friday. He reports thirty feet of fall on fourteen miles. February 21, 1903 The real estate belonging to the late Jos. KEMP was sold last Saturday at public auction in front of the post office by Attorney H.L. SHELDON of Rock Falls. The white house next to the school house was sold for $1,000 to George HALL and the shop on Main street to the same gentleman for $450.

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