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This Week in Tampico History - Week of April 26th
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 542 posts Apr 26, 2009 4:58 AM	Tampico Progress: April 26, 1906 The PITNEY family of this place are greatly worried over Mr. Free PITNEY who lived in San Francisco and who undoubtedly went through the earthquake and the terrible fire which that city suffered last week. Mr. PITNEY and his wife conducted a cigar store and lived on Van Ness Avenue, the vicinity in which the flames were checked and his building was undoubtedly one of those which were destroyed by dynamite. Free PITNEY is the grandson of O.D. PITNEY and a son of James PITNEY of Denver. Word received from Denver states that they have received no word from him there and they fear that he is among the list of killed or wounded. It is hoped and is quite probable that they are safe as they were located outside the vicinity of the greatest damage and they are probably unable to notify their friends because of the crowded mails and telegraph service. LATER - H.C. PITNEY received a card Wednesday stating that they were safe and were occupying their own house.
LesN 543 posts Apr 27, 2009 5:03 AM	April 27, 1889 Quite a number of farmers are this year taking hold of the fruit tree deal. Mr. H. HOGEBOOM set out quite a little orchard. Fruit trees have not thrived well here for a number of years and many orchards have died out entirely; but farmers are loath to abandon the idea having their own apple trees although few trees have been set out in the past years are taking hold this year seemingly determined to try once more. April 27, 1889 Fred ALLEN has been at work for Mr. THACKABERRY lately, painting. April 27, 1895 Ringling Bros. Show will exhibit at Rock Island May 1st, and the C. B. & Q. will sell round trip tickets from this station for $1.90, good for return May 2nd. April 27, 1895 FIRE! Again our village was visited by a small conflagration. Last week Friday evening as the sable shades of night were slowly enwrapping our village, and our people were resting from the toils and trials of a busy day, the cry of fire, startled them into activity and in a shorter space of time than it takes to chronicle it, men, women and children were upon the run for the eastern part of town, where a dense volume of smoke was seen to be rising heavenward. Ye editor followed the van and soon discovered that the cause of the alarm was fully verified by seeing the lower part of Wallace McKENZIE's grist mill in a blaze. Our fire department, with its engine, hook and ladder wagon, and invincible pail brigade were soon upon the scene and hard at work. Everybody worked well, but the fire fiend had too great a start of them and they soon gave up hopes of saving the mill and gave the neighboring buildings their attention, and by systematic work they succeeded in keeping the fire from spreading. The mill was soon a heap of charred debris, nothing life of it but the engine, the iron machinery, iron roof and a few scattering tools. The night was a still one, hardly a breath of air was astir, and it was fortunate that it was so, for had there been a wind like that which prevailed a few days previous, that portion of town would have shared the fate of the mill. Mr. McKENZIE built the mill some eight months ago and had full equipped it and was doing a good business grinding for our farmers, and the loss of the mill to him is a severe one, as he is thrown out of employment and will be until his losses are adjusted and an a new mill built. We understand his loss to be over $2,200 and the plant was insured for but $1,500. He says he will rebuild and our people and those of the surrounding country sincerely hope he will. April 27, 1901 The golf fever has struck this place. Persons not familiar with the game had better be a little cautions and watchful while viewing amateurs play, because the ball is just as liable to come their way as it is to stray toward a hole the player is trying to direct it. In some respects golf resembles French dueling, as spectators are as liable to get hit as the player or the principals.
LesN 545 posts Apr 28, 2009 11:29 AM	April 28, 1894 Richard DEAN has placed several new walks about his residence property on Lincoln street. April 28, 1894 There will be a practical Jeweler at the PITNEY House every Wednesday. Good work at low prices. April 28, 1894 Dutch NEAL was knocked out in the second round at Memphis, by James BARON, of Australia, April 20th. April 28, 1894 A.S. GOODALL defeated Mrs. Julia M. CLYNE, in the race for president of the school board of Rock Falls last Saturday. April 28, 1894 The sermon delivered by Rev. Geo. A. WELLS last Monday afternoon was an able effort and many who heard it spoke highly of it. April 28, 1894 Miss L.L. HIGDAY took the morning train for Chicago, Monday. Her visit to the Garden city is to buy a new stock of millinery. April 28, 1894 John OLSSON did a good and quick job in putting an addition onto T.A. GLASSBURN’s residence. John is fast becoming one of our best carpenters. April 28, 1894 J.S. KIMBALL made a business trip to Prophetstown Monday. He is away from home a great deal now-a-days attending to drainage business. April 28, 1894 Pasture for 50 head of horses and 30 head of town cows, located ½ mile east of Tampico. Clover and timothy feed, best of water. Further particulars inquire of Jared ROGERS, Tampico. April 28, 1894 Having enlarged my hot beds I will be prepared to furnish the public with larger assortment of garden plants than ever before, of the finest varieties. I have Sweet potatoes, Cauliflowers, Gold Self Bleaching Celery, Tomatoes, Peppers and Egg plants, many varieties of each kind. Orders received by mail promptly filled. E.D. McCLURE. April 28, 1894 SETTLE UP. Having sold my harness business and wishing to straighten up all my accounts, I desire all indebted to me to settle immediately. The books and accounts will be at J.H. DALEY’s restaurant. G.W. WINTER. April 28, 1894 Homeseeker’s Excursion to the Missouri River, Lawrence and Topeka. On April 24th and May 29th tickets will be sold to these points for one standard first-class fare for round trip. No special reduced one-way rates. Tickets sold via. Burlington route through Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison and St. Joseph. To Lawrence and Topeka, Kan., via C.B.&Q. and U.P.R.R. beyond. Continuous passage in each direction; final limited thirty days from date of sale. April 28, 1894 A.D. HILL, for many years connected with the newspaper business of this county, but for the past few years has been serving as a clerk in the pension bureau of Washington, D.C., has again entered the newspaper field here and is at work for the Whiteside Sentinel at Morrison. Mr. HILL is a good newspaper man and will do good work for the paper he is engaged upon. We welcome him back to the field. April 28, 1894 The Lightning Express Co., that held forth in Union Hall last week Friday evening was pronounced good. They played to a small house. Our people have not been accustomed to pay such a high price as was asked, and may stayed at home who would have attended had the admission been the usual price. April 28, 1894 Hon. J.W. WHITE spent Sunday in this place. Mr. WHITE will be a candidate for Representative this fall. He has held that office several terms and if elected will represent the people of his district in an able manner. He has hosts of friends in Illinois and is better known in the State than any other man we have heard named for the position. April 28, 1894 William McLEAN has made a marked changed for the better in the looks of his residence property in the eastern part of town. Paint adds much towards the appearance of a building and there are others in town who would do well to follow his example. April 28, 1894 Mrs. A.W. LAWERENCE, of Denrock, died of consumption at the home of her father, A.D. WOOD, in Erie, Monday morning, aged twenty-two years. April 28, 1894 Henry RAAB, state superintendent of public instruction, has issued instructions relating to examinations for school exhibits at the state fair. These examinations will be held in every high school in the state May 2, 3 and 4 and in ungraded schools May 3 and 4. April 28, 1894 TAKE NOTICE. A.D. McGREGOR will stand at O.D. PITNEY’s barn Tampico, on Saturdays. McGREGOR’s has a record of 2:38. To insure with foal or by the season $10. Why breed to non-Standard horses when you can breed to Standard breed horses for the same price. W.E. TULLER, Owner. N.P. GRISWOLD, Keeper. April 28, 1894 John REYNOR took the morning passenger Tuesday for Chicago. He went to buy a new invoice of goods. April 28, 1894 Jared ROGERS shipped a carload of milch cows to LaMoille last Friday, which he sold at auction. April 28, 1894 J.S. WILLETT, of Davenport, arrived on the Thursday morning passenger, and spent a few days visiting friend. [sic] April 28, 1894 The W.C.T.U. will meet at the residence of Mrs. L.K. BRAINERD on Tuesday, May 1, at 3 o’clock p.m. All cordially invited. April 28, 1894 Last Friday ALLEN’s Gem Orchestra played for a swell party at LaMoille. The orchestra is fast gaining a wide reputation for fine dance music. April 28, 1894 Mrs. E.E. WHEELOCK’s basket brought the highest price of any one sold at the Woodmen’s social last Tuesday. It was sold for two dollars. April 28, 1894 Walter STAGER and son of Sterling registered at the PITNEY house Thursday night. Mr. STAGER cam down to oversee the planting of some trees on his farm. April 28, 1894 At the school election here last Saturday evening for director there were 244 votes polled. The results of the vote was: Dr. A.C. SMITH 159 votes and Will STILSON 85 votes. April 28, 1894 Charles ROSS, of Yorktown, and Fred VanDEMARK were invited to the secrets of the Woodmen last Wednesday. They will make valuable members of the Camp. April 28, 1894 T.M. WYLIE is having his farm residence greatly improved. The outside and inside of the house is to be newly painted and the rooms newly papered. E. McCLURE is the man doing the work. April 28, 1894 A.T. GLASSBURN is quite a mechanic. The other day we saw him splicing a thill of a road cart, and judging from the way he went at work and the variety of tools he had around him, he did the job in a workmanlike manner.
LesN 546 posts Apr 29, 2009 7:05 PM	April 29, 1899 Dr. T.L. ROUND cut a tumor from near the eye of Will OPPERMAN last Monday. April 29, 1899 N.J. TEACH, of Yorktown, was a visitor in Tampico over Sunday. Monday he called at the Tornado office to renew his subscription, and incidentally told us that he had leased his brother's, Ben's, blacksmith shop at Rock Falls and would take possession next week. April 29, 1899 John H. PIERCE is making considerable improvements in his residence property on Washington street.
LesN 547 posts Apr 30, 2009 5:29 AM	April 30, 1898 H.A. KEMP, who is doing the carpenter work on Charles ALDRICH's new home, has the frame work up, and is crowding the work right along. April 30, 1898 Ray McKENZIE drove to Sterling Wednesday with a load of apples. He bought more apples this season than he could sell here and he succeeded in disposing of his surplus in Sterling. April 30, 1898 Last Tuesday evening the fife and drum were heard in our midst. The occasion for this appearance was to cheer the boys who took the east bound freight train for LaMoille, were they were to join company K 6th regiment, and proceed to the seat of war [Spanish American]. The depot platform was crowded with people to see the boys depart. Some were giving them words of encouragement, others were sobbing. All hated to see them leave on such a mission. The patriotic spirit of all asserted itself although it was hard to part with them, yet all felt proud of them and heartily wished them God speed, and that each and every one would do honor to themselves, their friends and their country and that at no distant day they will returned crowned with victory. Those that went from here were, Frank OLSSON, Geo. BROWN, John BRECKENRIDGE, Floyd DOW, Will EBENGER and Wilson.
LesN 548 posts May 02, 2009 4:59 AM	May 1, 1886 Joseph KEMP is at work this week repairing the interior of J. W. GLASSBURN & Son's elevator. May 1, 1886 VanBIBBER was his own boss at Mr. Robt. COLLINS' blacksmith shop this week. May 1, 1886 A.T. Glassburn is haveing the interior of his residence painted. Geo. W. WINTER is doing the work. May 1, 1886 Messrs. J.W. WHITE and A.E. JACOBS are engaged building wire fences on their property two miles northeast of Tampico. May 1, 1886 Supervisor El. D. GRISWOLD picked his grip and started for Morrison, Monday last to attend a meeting of the Board of Supervisors. May 1, 1886 The exterior of teh new additon to the Tampico House is receiving a new coat of paint at the hands of Geo. JOHNSON. McNAUGHTON, himself is bossing the work. May 1, 1886 Dissolution Notice The co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm name and style of PAICE & WASHBURNE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. WASHBURNE retiring, Mr. PAICE continuing. All accounts due the firm are to be settled with Mr. PAICE, who will also pay all bills against the firm. J.C. PAICE W.L. WASHBURNE
LesN 549 posts May 02, 2009 5:01 AM	May 2, 1903 ELECTRIC ROAD MEN HERE Proposed to Build a Line From Rock Falls to Tamipco, Yorktown and Hooppole. R.L. LEITCH and A.J. McNEIL both of Rock Falls were here Monday in the interests of the Dixon, Rock Falls and Southwestern Electric rail road. The gentlemen interviewed a number of merchants and Tuesday went to Yorktown, and then to Hooppole inspecting the feasibility of a route via Tampico and those places. They talked to the farmers and others along the proposed route and were very favorably impressed, they say, with the sentiment expressed. The company these gentlemen represented is undecided as to the route from Rock Falls south to Rock Island - it will either be via Tampico or Via Prophetstown and Hooppole, the last route missing Yorktown. Messrs. McNEIL and LEITCH returned to Rock Falls Wednesday but made no promise over which route the line will be built. They say that it will surely be built on one of them. May 2, 1903 YORKTOWN Ed DOW of Rock Falls, visited Yorktown Monday. Henry COOLEY is remodeling the house in which his son, Frank, lives. May 2, 1903 C.R. ALDRICH has improved the brick walk at the side of his residence by tearing it up and relaying it at a higher level.

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