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This Week in Tampico History - Week of April 5th
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 514 posts Apr 10, 2009 5:43 AM	I apologize for the delay in posting this week's articles; I was on the road, from Sunday until late last night, working long days and unusual hours so it is great to be back! - Les
LesN 515 posts Apr 10, 2009 5:45 AM	April 5, 1907 Herbert McKENZIE went to Galt, Iowa, Monday where he will work on Otto NELSON's dredge. April 5, 1907 Misses Leona and Jennie CRADDOCK returned last Friday from Winnetka where they attend college. April 5, 1907 Gold molded records and the famous EDISON phonographs for sale at F.P. BUREN. April 5, 1907 James HEPBURN has purchased a half interest in Oscar TEACH's blacksmith shop at Spring Valley and has gone to work there. April 5, 1907 Howard WRIGHT of Columbia, South Dakota, visited at the home of J.W. HIXSON here this week. He attends school at Knoxville and spent part of his vacation here.
LesN 516 posts Apr 10, 2009 5:50 AM	April 6, 1889 Pupils on the Roll of Honor: May BOGART, Sadie BOGART, Frank BLACK, Herbert McGRADY, Nellie MOSIER, Chas. SHAW, Nathan WINCHELL, Ethel WEST, Frank WEST, Lewis WINCHELL. For one year; Nellie MOSIER, Ethel WEST. For two years; Ethel WEST. Lewis WINCHELL, was sent home on account of measle scare. April 6, 1889 Fairfield election results for Justice of the Peace: N.J. HOGEBOOM 113, J.B. KNOWLTON 77, T. SANDERS 52 April 6, 1896 Governor ALTGELD has named Friday, April 17th, as Arbor Day. The schools will observe this day. April 6, 1896 Hiland HOGEBOOM slipped while loading up his dray with egg cases last Friday and sprained his knee quiet badly. Samuel COLWELL was captain of the dray last Saturday. April 6, 1896 Mrs. J. E. SCOTT and daughter Bessie drove down from Sterling last Saturday and will make their home here this year. They will keep house for Frank and Will SCOTT, who are going to work for The James McBRIDE farm this season. Mr. SCOTT will remain in Sterling and conduct the feed sheds as formerly. April 6, 1901 H.H. HOGEBOOM took the morning train Tuesday for a short stay in Chicago, then going for a short visit with his brother in the State of Ohio. April 6, 1901 Miss Nellie HOGEBOOM of Denrock is here visiting her cousin Jennie HOGEBOOM. April 6, 1901 Miss Bessie SHERE of Yorktown visited with her aunt, Mrs. Fred LANDWAIR last Friday. April 6, 1901 John JASPER, the negro preacher who became famous because of his sermon on "The Sun Do Move" died at his home in Richmond, Va., March 30. He contended that the earth is square, flat, and immovable, and that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and fortified his belief by the scriptures. April 6, 1901 Voting Machines in Wisconsin Madison Wis., March 30, - The Hall constitutional amendment, causing the use of voting machines, was concurred in unanimously by the senate. It merely legalizes the use of the machines and does not make them compulsory. The amendment will have to be passed by the next legislature and then go to a vote of the people before going into effect. April 6, 1901 Strike Averted Youngstown, O., April 1. - The blast furnace operators at the Mahoning valley have acceded to the demand of the furnace workers by granting them an increase of 20 cents per day asked for. The men would have gone on strike at six o'clock this morning if the operators had refused the demand. April 6, 1906 M.G. LOVE has quite an old and valuable relic he exhibited this week. It is an old wooden pin 108 years old and was taken from the old Fort Dearborn which is now being razed in Chicago by the Garden City wrecking company. The old fort was the first building where the big city now stands and repelled many an Indian attack in the early days. Mr. LOVE secured the pin while in Chicago last week. April 6, 1906 Jess SHERE has resigned his position in the OLDS livery barn and Will POMEROY takes his place. April 6, 1906 James W. ADAMS of Chicago, a son of Mrs. Caroline ADAMS south of town, writes that he desires to thank the Woodman Accident Association of Lincoln, Nebraska, for the proper manner in which the association xxxtied his claim for a sprained wrist allowing him $30.84 as soon as satisfactory proofs were received.
LesN 517 posts Apr 10, 2009 5:53 AM	April 7, 1888 Elections: There was but little stir on our streets Tuesday that was demonstrative of the fact that an election was taking place. There were but few workers and everything was quiet. There were 151 votes polled and the results were as follows: Supervisor - J.F. LEONARD 148 Town Clerk - Geo. B. JACKSON 146 Assessor - Job E. GREENMAN 151 Collector - Geo. H. LUTYENS 149 Com. Highways - Barney McGRADY 76 " " - Frank B. THOMAS 75 School Trustee - John S. KIMBALL 150 Constable - T.O. STEADMAN 145 Fairfield Supervisor - L.W. BROWN Town Clerk - Henry COOLEY Assessor - J. E. BONKER Collector - Thos. BERGE Commissioner of Highways - Swan MUNSON April 7, 1888 Breaded Potatoes: Boil potatoes in their skins until done, but not too soft. Peel them, cut them in thick slices, dip them in a beaten egg and roll them in fine bread or zwieback crumbs. Fry the slices in hot butter or drippings until they are golden brown and serve. April 7, 1905 A.T. GLASSBURN will build a fine new modern house on the lots just south of his father's residence. The location is an excellent one and the house will be as large as the one he occupies now and have ample room. April 7, 1905 Mrs. Mary HELLIER entertained a number of Miss Amelia's friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of her sixth birthday. Various games were played, refreshments were served and all seemed to have an enjoyable time. April 7, 1905 M.G. LOVE has purchased of Peter HAGAN a strip of land north of his lots just north of C.F. GIFFORD's place. This strip will be opened up as a street extending the street on the north side of the Catholic church straight through to the hedge back of GIFFORD's residence. Mr. LOVE intends to move the house he purchased of Frank DAVIS to his lots north of GIFFORD"s. The east end is growing. April 7, 1905 YORKTOWN B.F. JONES was a Sterling visitor Saturday. Nick HOUCH and daughter Miss Emma were Sterling visitors last Saturday. F.E. FOY was in Davenport this week purchasing goods for the new store. A number of Miss Georgia LaDUE's friends from Tampico spent Sunday with her. Glenn and Fred GREENMAN of Lyndon spent a few days visiting relatives about Yorktown. Mr. and Mrs. Grant TEMPLETON visited over Sunday at the home of J.D. McKENZIE of Hume. A large class of boys and girls was confirmed at the German Lutheran church last Sunday. Miss Marcella ROWE returned to her home in Rock Falls last Saturday after a short visit with relatives. Foster WINCHELL who was here to attend the funeral of his father returned to his home at Mendon, Mo. last Monday. Messrs and Mesdames Ernest McKENZIE and Virgil McKENZIE attended the funeral of Mrs. Cora SMITH at Erie last Tuesday. Mrs. SMITH formerly Miss COBURN, daughter of Geo. COBURN. She was also a niece of the late Elsie McKENZIE. April 7, 1905 Clayton TEACH is running the blacksmith shop at Deer Grove. April 7, 1905 Miss Bessie SHERE and sister received a handsome piano this week as a present from their father A.A. SHERE. April 7, 1905 Miss Nellie ANDERSON who for some time has been making her home at the Christian parsonage is visiting her parents in the country. April 7, 1911 Gored By a Mad Bull Knocked down by a cross bull, bunted and rolled across the barn yard unconscious and his clothes badly torn, Wesley FOY, a prominent farmer residing southwest of Tampico had an experience Sunday night that might have resulted in very serious consequences had he not been rescued by his son Ralph. Mr. FOY was walking through the barn yard doing the chores and had his back to the bull which attacked him savagely, knocked him down and then with its short horns rolled and bunted him clear across the barn yard. His groans attracted the son who went to the rescue and drove the animal away. His father was unconscious in a heap against the fence, his clothes badly torn but fortunately no bones were broken. Mr. FOY was able to be round the next day but was very lame and sore from his encounter.
LesN 518 posts Apr 10, 2009 6:04 AM	April 8, 1893 Mrs. L. POGUE, of Dodge City, Kan., is visiting her sister, Mrs. T.A. GLASSBURN, of this place. Mrs. POGUE formerly resided here and was a teacher in Dist. No. 1. In her present home she holds the office of school director, and is the clerk of the school board. She believes in the rights of the women, and that they are entitled to vote. April 8, 1893 J.F. McNAUGHTON, proprietor of the Tampico House, does not propose to be out done by his competition in the hotel business, so this week he has built a large addition to his barn, and will be prepared to entertain, not only the traveling people, but also the equine travelers. Enterprise seems to be the prevailing spirit here this spring. April 8, 1893 Elections - Fulton - O.G. BALDWIN, School trustee. Tampico - Job E. GREENMAN, Assessor Charles R. ALDRICH, Constable (over William M. GREENMAN) E.P. BROWN, Collector (over B.J. LOOMIS and H.F. BROWN) Leaman HILL, Com. of Highways (over Nathanial STILES) Hume - Charles E. LANE, Collector and Commissioner Fairfield - A.E. McKENZIE, Assessor T.J. BERGE, Collector W.R. ROGERS, Justice M.R. THACKABERRY, School trustee April 8, 1893 James M. GRAHAM sold his restaurant business last week to John DALEY. Mr. DALEY will add to the stock and keep a general stock of groceries. We hope he will meet with good success. April 8, 1893 John BACON sold his village block just south of the Baptist church , to Joe TEACH. It seems as if Joe was getting hold of quite a bit of village property. April 8, 1899 Miss Maggie FLOCK and Miss Tillie WEBER drove from Sterling Monday to visit with Mrs. Fred ALLEN and other friends. April 8, 1899 Thomas DRAYTON, of Thomas, was an agreeable caller at the Tornado office last Wednesday. He was a successful candidate for Town Clerk. April 8, 1899 The largest fly wheel in use in this county was received in Sterling, Saturday morning, and will be used to drive the machinery for the DILLON-GRISWOLD new rod mill. It weighs 583,000 pounds and was shipped in two pieces on two large flat cars. April 8, 1899 FROM YORKTOWN Will SHERE and family visited with Fred JOHNSON and family last Sunday. Ed DEITZ and family of Erie are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. DEITZ at present. April 8, 1899 The election of Fairfield township was a quiet one. The regular nominated ticket carried, the vote being nearly straight. The following are township officers for the ensuing term: Wm. DALE, supervisor; Thos. A. DRAYTON, clerk; Wm. RUCK, assessor; T.J. BERGE, collector; King DALE, highway commissioner; P.K. JOHNSON, Justice of the Peace, Wm. RUCH school trustee. April 8, 1904 A crowd greeted the contestants at the W.C.T.U. silver medal contest held in the Methodist chruch Wednesday evening. There were eight contestants all of whom did very well. The silver medal was awarded to Miss Ila DILLON. Thos who participated in the contest were: Ina LUTYENS, Anna VAUGHAN, Florence GRIFFIN, Ila DILLON, Ruth LUTYENS, Clio GILPEN, Asel WIMMER and Clausene GIFFORD. The judges were Mrs. Mollie McMILLEN, Mrs. Geo. ISHERWOOD and Rev. C.G. WRIGHT. Interspersed among the contestants' selections were duets and trios by Mesdames F.A. BREWER, S.V. WILLIAMS and Geo. ISHERWOOD, and interesting selection by Mrs. S.V. WILLIAMS in the sign language, while "Jesus Lover of My Soul" was being sung. April 8, 1904 REPORTS OF CYCLONE HERE ARE FALSE The report in a Chicago paper that the Catholic church here was blown down by a cyclone last week Friday and other buildings here damaged was incorrect. A small wind storm caused the bare rafters of the old church which was in the course of being torn down, to topple and fall in. This forced the sides of the church outward and nearly caused it to collapse. The report of teh cyclone probably originated from this small affair. After the rafters were blown over it was necessary to pull the sides of the old church down with ropes, which Contractor HUGHES has done and the old church has all the appearance of being hit by a cyclone. April 8, 1904 Mrs. Felix RHEAUME visited in Walnut Wednesday April 8, 1920 All records for large amounts taken in for cash sales were broken last week Saturday at H.C. PITNEY's store and probably ever done at the store in Tampico, were also beaten, according to Jack REAGAN of the store who says that it shows conclusively that it certainly pays to advertise. The sale was advertised by a full page ad in the Tampico, and also by thousands of circulars in the territory outside of which The Tornado circulates. Buyers were attracted from far and near who are quick to see the big bargains offered in these times of high prices.
LesN 519 posts Apr 10, 2009 6:07 AM	April 9, 1887 Lee BROWN was elected Supervisor at Fairfield last Tuesday. April 9, 1887 TOWNSHIP ELECTION Last Tuesday occurred our annual township election, and it was very tame indeed. There was but one ticket in the field and that was the People's Union Ticket. The fight was fought in the caucus tow weeks ago. The election was the most quiet one held here for years, and never before were candidates given so easy a walk away. Below we give the entire vote: For Supervisor J.F. LEONARD-109 L.K. BRAINERD-3 For Town Clerk Geo. B. JACKSON-114 For Assessor Job E. GREENMAN-115 For Collector Geo. H. LUTYENS-107 H.H. DOW-3 For Commissioner of Highways William HURLBERT-106 James CONROY-3 M.H. BREWER-2 For Constable J.F. McNAUGHTON-110 E. CAIN-1 For School Trustee L.L. GRIFFIN-109 April 9, 1892 Miss Elma ALDRICH received a fine gold watch from her grand-pa J.C. ALDRICH, on her 18th birthday. April 9, 1892 There was but one ticket in the field at Fairfield, and consequently but a small vote was polled. The election resulted as follows: Town clerk, W.J. HUMPHREY; assessor, J.E. BUNKER; collector, T.J. BERGE; com. of highways, Geo. BURDEN; trustees of school, John N. HOGEBOOM and W.M. BROOKS. L.W. BROWN, the present supervisor, holds over.
LesN 520 posts Apr 10, 2009 6:15 AM	April 10, 1886 George R. LESTER writes us from State Center, Iowa, his present residence, sending the cash for the renewal of his subscription to the Tornado. April 10, 1886 At LaDUE's Grocery and Restaurant you will find anything and everything you need in the grocery line, and Ed. will be there to wait on you. April 10, 1886 Women suffrage advocates point to the fact that there are twenty-three United States Senators now in favor of movement. Three years ago there were two. April 10, 1886 The G.A.R. Grand March by Wiegand is certainly the most brilliant and fascinating little march on record. Price 40cts. Igu. Fischer, Publisher, Toledo, Ohio. April 10, 1886 The people of this vicinity as well as the members of the W.C.T.U. were greatly disappointed in not being able to listen to Mrs. C.A. WOOD, president of the above society of this county, last Sabbath morning. Word reached here Saturday that owing to illness she could not fulfill her engagement. April 10, 1886 Mr. Joe PINKLEY, Station agent at this place, informs us that from April 6th to the 23rd inst. he will sell round tickets to Chicago at one and one-third fare, limited retiring coupon to four days from date of sale. Here is a chance for a cheap ride to Chicago and return and an opportunity to attend the Citrus Fair. April 10, 1886 Let us say a word to you. If you are looking for Wall Paper, you will find it to your interest to call at CAIN & PINKLEY's Drug Store, and look at their mammoth Stock. It is full and complete in every particular. They are selling large quantities and the goods recommend themselves, and the prices are right down to bed rock. April 10, 1886 Mr. Owen COLLINS has moved back into his house east of town, located near the railroad. April 10, 1886 Mr. HERBERT and Miss Florence GRISWOLD took the train, Tuesday, for Normal, Ill., where they go to attend college. April 10, 1886 Eldger STRINGER will preach his fourth sermon in his series to the young next Sunday evening. Subject John B. GOUGH. April 10, 1886 Hon. J. FINCH, Right Worthy Grand Templer, has set apart April 11th to be observed by Good Templer lodges a memorial day for J.B. GOUGH. April 10, 1886 The election in Hume resulted in Wm. RAWSON being elected Supervisor; E.D. JACKSON, Town Clerk; Geo. ELY, Collector; Aaron POPE Commissioner of Highways. April 10, 1886 If you want to buy fine Dress Goods by sample. Go to STILSON's for there you will find them. He keeps on hand the best Standard Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes at low prices. April 10, 1886 Mr. James LEAHY was elected his own successor for the office of Commissioner of Highways of Hahnaman Tuesday. He has held that office for years and it is hard to find a man popular enough to defeat him at the polls. April 10, 1886 Another Irish victory for Hahnaman. The Knights of Labor to the front. So cometh the report from our neighbors. The election was a one sided affair as Ed. DEVINE was elected without oppositional; R. DAVIS, Town Clerk; John McCABE, Assessor; M.J. DURR, Collector; James LEAHY, Com. of Highways; Henry FLUCK, School Trustee long term and J.C. REEVES, to fill vacancy; J. CONNOLLY for Constable. April 10, 1886 ELECTION [article not legible enough to copy] Below we give the results of the vote: For Supervisor, Ed. D. GRISWOLD - 115 Auren S. BREWER - 69 For Town Clerk, George B. JACKSON - 113 Thomas O. STEADMAN - 69 For Assessor, Job E. GREENMAN - 100 Charles R. ALDRICH - 86 For Collector, George H. LUTYENS - 182 For Commissioner of Highways, Oliver OLSSON - 111 James BROWN - 74 For School Trustee, Nicholas LUTYENS - 183 For pathmaster 8 Road Dist. - 119 At the election at Fairfield township, Bureau Co., Ill, on Tuesday last there were two fall tickets in the field, the result of which we give below. For Supervisor, L.W. BROWN - 79 G.W. BERGE - 49 For Town Clerk, M.R. THACKABERRY - 69 W.C. JONES - 59 For Assessor, Robert McKENZIE - 70 Wm. RUCK - 50 For Collector, George PETERSON - 67 Theodore BERGE - 59 For Commissioner of Highways, George BURDEN - 67 Rarmus JOHNSON - 60 For School Trustee, H.M. HARRIS - 66 Adam STIVER - 60 For the Appropriation - 3 Against the Appropriation - 128 April 10, 1886 Recipes Apple Jelly: Two quarts of water to one dozen apples, pare and slice, then boil soft and strain through a flannel-bag. To one pint of juice add one pound of loaf sugar and the juice of one lemon. Boil fifteen minutes, putting in the lemon peel and strain again - Exchange. Waffles: Three eggs - white and yolks beaten separately, one tablespoonful of butter, or a piece the size of a hen's egg, half a teaspoonful of soda, or a teaspoonful of baking powder, a pinch of salt, on quart of flour. Mix all together with sour cream enough to make a batter; cook in waffle iron over the coals of fire until of a light brown color. - The Household. Beef Cakes: Take some rare-cooked, cold roast beef and mince it very fine; then boil and mash some white potatoes and add them to the meat, making a mixture three-fourths meet and one-fourth potatoes. Now add a couple of sprigs of parsley, minced fine, mix all well together and bind it with the beaten yolk of an egg. Form the mixture into cakes about as big round as a teacup, dredge them with flour, and fry until nicely browned in hot beef-drippings. When done serve garnished with fried parsley - Toledo Blade.
LesN 521 posts Apr 11, 2009 5:36 AM	Sorry, I did not transcribe articles for April 11th yet. I will do that later and post what find. Les
Administrator Denise 679 posts Apr 13, 2009 6:08 AM	Welcome "home," Les! You never need to apologize to us ~ we are so grateful for all you do for this website. I can never say enough THANKS YOUs. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
LesN 525 posts Apr 13, 2009 3:51 PM	April 11, 1896 J. E. GREENMAN tells us that last week he sold a fine Barri granite monument to Mrs. Earl BROOKS to be placed in the Fairfield cemetery for the family. It will be one of the finest in the cemetery. He also sold Mrs. John HOGEBOOM a Quincy granite headstone for her son, which will be placed in the Tampico cemetery. April 11, 1896 Dr. Travis MAXFIELD, of Buffalo, N.Y., stepped off the evening passenger last Saturday. Trave, came home to see his mother, who has been seriously ill, and to spend Easter Sunday with his brothers and sisters. April 11, 1896 O. HOWLETT and Dade HAYNES caught nine wolves Tuesday night near the "blow-out" west of Thomas postoffice. April 11, 1896 LEON Joe FORWARD is still on the sick list with no reports for the better.

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