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This Week in Tampico History - Week of March 22nd
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 495 posts Mar 22, 2009 6:35 AM	March 22, 1907 Cement Work I will be here in this spring ready to do all kinds of cement work, sidewalks a specialty. Tyler LANE, Prophetstown, Ill. March 22, 1907 Don't forget the Easter Tea in the basement of the Methodist church March 30. March 22, 1907 Dr. G.D. SHOOP, the Eye man, will be in Tampico at the PITNEY house March 28th. March 22, 1907 W.E. SHERE was in Walnut Tuesday on business for the drainage district in which his farm is located. March 22, 1907 Asa BURDEN went to Muscatine, Iowa, Tuesday evening where he has secured a good position as fireman on MEEK's dredge. March 22, 1907 E.E. WHEELOCK was in Davenport this week where he purchased a blood red pooled bull whose sire won first premium at the fat stock show in Chicago. The animal is a fine specimen of his kind. March 22, 1907 SAYS HE KILLED GLASSBURN Annawan Shoemaker Alleged to Have Confessed to Murdering Tampico Man Reports have reached Tampico that a shoemaker who recently died at Annawan confessed before death to the shooting of Fred GLASSBURN some six years ago in a hospital in Indiana. It will be remembered that Mr. GLASSBURN went there for his health and was found dead in his room with five bullets in his body, three of which went through his heart. Medical authorities all agreed that it would have been physically impossible for any man to pull a trigger to send the second bullet into his heart as the first would be death, hence there was no question but that he was murdered. Absolutely no clew could be found and the matter has always remained a deep mystery. The alleged confession of the shoemaker was that he followed Mr. GLASSBURN to Indiana, shot him down and made good his escape through an open window. The reports that the confession was made come from trustworthy sources but however the relatives here know nothing of it. The matter will be fully investigated by the Tornado and published next week. Last Edited by on Mar 23, 2009 5:00 AM
LesN 497 posts Mar 24, 2009 9:23 AM	March 24, 1894 At the caucus held in the lumber office last Saturday, the following delegates were selected to represent Tampico in the county convention held at Lyndon, Wednesday afternoon, March 21st for the purpose of selecting delegates to attend the state Prohibition Convention: H.H [Tip] DOW, C.F. RISTOW, Rev. Geo. A. WELLS, L.J. KENDALL: alternates: Mrs. H.H. DOW, Mrs. C.F. CLIFFORD, Mrs. A.C. SMITH and Mrs. L.J. KENDALL March 24, 1894 P.L. DOW moved from the Geo. LANE farm into part of his father's house last week. He rented his father's farm for the coming year. March 24, 1894 B.F. DOW made a business trip to Princeton last week. March 24, 1894 Mrs. Margaret DOW of Grand Junction, Colorado is visiting with her two daughters and other relatives
LesN 498 posts Mar 26, 2009 4:48 AM	March 25, 1899 Geo NEEDHAM of Prophetstown was doing business and visiting friends in our village Tuesday. March 25, 1899 Burton BROWN was in to see us last Saturday and we enjoyed a pleasant chat with him. He had spent one year in Mississippi and stated that although he got along all right there he prefers his old home state, Illinois. He owns a farm there which he rents to the negroes who raise cotton on shares. Before he left he renewed his subscription for 1900. March 25, 1899 Bicycle riders begin to complain of the continued bad roads. There are others too who feel like entering a protest of petition for better roads. March 25, 1915 TAMPICO BOY COMMANDS BIG U.S. BATTLE SHIP Famous and Historic Battleship Oregon Now in Command J.M. Masson [sic] REEVES The battle ship Oregon is now in command of a former Tampico young man, J.M. (Mason) REEVES and is stationed off San Francisco during the exposition according to the paper and letters received by F.A. BREWER. The battle ship is open to visitors and the papers state that many are flocking out to see the ship which is dear to all Americans on account of its memorable voyage around the Horn during the Spanish American War reaching Cuba in time to participate in the battle. That former Tampico young man born and raised in the old REEVE place three miles east of Tampico is now in command of this fine vessel is a matter of pride to all Tampico citizens and another indication that Tampico young men always make good wherever placed. March 25, 1920 CITY TO BUY MOTOR FIRE TRUCK The city council at a recent meeting investigated the question of having a motor fire truck and an electric fire alarm siren. Sealed bids for furnishing the same will be received until Monday, April 5. A fire motor truck would be a good thing and enable the fire fighters to bet to the fires quickly in the early stages when they can often be readily extinguished. March 25, 1920 SMOKER FOR EX-SERVICE MEN All ex-service men of this vicinity are invited to attend a smoker and "get-together" meeting at BURDEN's Opera House Thursday evening, April 1, 1920. A good time is assured to all. No charge. March 25, 1920 AUTOMOBILE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD. Just think of it. The first automobile seen in Chicago just twenty-five years ago was ordered off the streets by the police. It was a crude vehicle with high wheels and steam for motor power. It would go all right, but it frightened the horses. About seven or eight miles an hour was the limit of its highest speed. Some change in twenty-five years. Fist came the gasoline engine, then the idea of low wheels and the last the pneumatic rubber tire, and that's what made the automobile's popularity, practicability and permanency. March 25, 1920 GIVEN FAREWELL SURPRISE Miss Iona DARNELL was given a farewell surprise party by a number of the young people Tuesday evening. The surprise was complete. The surprisers found a darkened house and with difficulty aroused Miss Iona who was soundly asleep. There were twenty-three present and when they were final admitted the evening was spent very pleasantly playing games. Lunch brought by the surprisers was served. March 25, 1920 J.L DARNELL will sell his household goods at auction Saturday. He intends to visit his children at different points after the sale. Miss Inoa who has been keeping house for her father will make her home with her sister, Mrs. Bessie FOY in Bicknell, Ind.
LesN 501 posts Mar 29, 2009 5:55 PM	March 28, 1891 Noah HOGEBOOM is to build an addition to his house on North Main Street. March 28, 1891 Lee DOW is laid up with a severe attach of rheumatism. March 28, 1891 Wylie ARNOLD is painting his residence on Market street. March 28, 1891 James BROWN who resides some four miles northwest of here, is erecting a new, large barn. March 28, 1891 NOTICE To whom it may concern, I hereby give notice that I have, for the sum of one dollar to me in hand paid, this day given to my son, William W. HUNTER, his time, and will hereafter pay none of his debts, nor collect any of his wages. Tampico, Ill, March 9th, 1891. John M. HUNTER. March 28, 1896 Herbert DENISON entertained his mother from Rock Falls this week. March 28, 1896 Noah HOGEBOOM, who was in charge of Hiland's dray Wednesday morning, lost his bearings and with John DALEY's bread basket in tow he knocked repeatedly at the door of Mrs. ALDRICH's milliner shop. He soon discovered his mistake and the old gentleman could not repress a smile at his ludricous [sic] mistake as he towed the basket along the sidewalk to the rightful owner. March 28, 1903 FOUND - A gold lodge charm, owner can have same by proving property and paying for this ad. Floyd DOW. March 28, 1903 B.F. DOW of Yorktown was here Wednesday.

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