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This Week in Tampico Area History - Week of 7/27
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 217 posts Jul 27, 2008 7:51 AM	July 27, 1895 Ball game to-day, Saturday, Tamico vs. Rock Falls. July 27, 1895 Geo. B. JACKSON is learning to ride a bicycle and is fast becoming proficient. July 27, 1895 Henry GILES has some of the finest sweet corn that can be found in the town. July 27, 1895 Fred GLASSBURN and Mr. REEVE went to Freeport Monday via Sterling to attend the races. July 27, 1895 Fred COLLINS, Bert HOUSTON and Harry GIFFORD rode up to Sterling on their cycles last Sunday. July 27, 1895 Robt. COLLINS was severely hurt in the back by the explosion of a large fire cracker last Saturday. July 27, 1895 The highway commissioners are at work rebuilding the wagon bridges that were torn down to let the dredge pass through. July 27, 1895 Attend the ball game Saturday between the Rock Falls and Tampico teams. A good game is expected. Admission, ladies 10c, gentlemen 15c. Come out and enjoy yourself. July 27, 1895 Workmen moved the four house from back of RAYNOR’s store to the rear of the GUFFEY building. Jack CONROY was master of ceremonies. July 27, 1895 A Sterling barber shop was burglarized last Thursday night and about $85 worth of barber tools were stolen. The thieves made their way to Clinton and were caught while trying to dispose of some of the stolen property. Most of the tools were recovered and restored to the owners. July 27, 1895 Last Saturday an interesting game of ball was played upon the Tampico grounds by the second nines of Prophetstown and Tampico which resulted in a victory of the former club by a score of 19 to 17. The game was hotly contested and was an uncertainty until the last man was out. July 27, 1895 Geo. HOWLETT’s house in the eastern part of town looks much improved since it has been painted. July 27, 1895 A Salvation Army man was arrested in Rock Island Sunday for beating a brass drum in a parade. July 27, 1895 G.A. STILSON has not moved into his new home on Washington street, lately vacated by H.H. DOW. July 27, 1895 The policemen in Moline will be supplied with bicycles that they may capture and arrest bicycle thieves. July 27, 1895 Sunday night was the coolest night we experienced for several weeks. A nice cool breeze blew all night. July 27, 1895 John CARLEY of Prophetstown, has been appointed fish warden for the southern part of Whiteside county. July 27, 1895 Ford SMITH took his buggy out of PARENT’s paint shop last Monday morning. It was nicely painted and looked new. July 27, 1895 There was quite a large crowd in attendance at the bowery dance given by Will McGRADY last Tuesday evening and a pleasant time was enjoyed. July 27, 1895 J.C. PAICE, wife and Mrs. THOMPSON visited friends at Kewanee and Princeton this week. During their presence Tom DILLON and Elmer officiated as clerks at the store. July 27, 1895 Will STINSON and Chas. WEST departed Monday for the mossy banks of Rock river and prepared the way for a pleasant week’s outing for themselves and friends. They took two tents, fishing tackle, a large supply of eatable, and went prepared to enjoy themselves. July 27, 1895 The bicycle has given, as nothing else has, the means for a healthful exercise combined with delightful recreation. To enjoy it however you could get an easy running machine. The Gendron No. 19 is noted for that quality, besides containing all the qualifications of a high grade bicycle. For sale by B.D. GREENMAN & Co. July 27, 1895 New oats were hauled to town this week. July 27, 1895 Many strangers are in town these days. July 27, 1895 Dr. WAHL was called to Walnut Thursday. July 27, 1895 BARNUM’s show will be in Dixon, September 17th. July 27, 1895 J.W. HIXSON arrived here on Thursday’s train from Rock Falls. July 27, 1895 An advance of twenty cents per keg on nails will be quoted for August. July 27, 1895 Corn and late potatoes seem to be a sure crop, we should judge so from reports. July 27, 1895 Attend the ice cream social Saturday evening. You will never regret the venture. July 27, 1895 Mrs. Eliza CORK, of Sandwich, Il., visted at the home of James WICKENS this week. July 27, 1895 Last week there was a cut made in the telephone rates of the different lines in the county. July 27, 1895 Carpenters are at work putting up a flour and salt house back of BURKE’s store in place of the one removed. July 27, 1895 Joe R. ADAMS, of Sterling, drove down from that city Friday and looked after some business connected with his insurance work. July 27, 1895 A flat-boat house on wheels, drawn by horses, passed through town Tuesday. The owner had a running horse along to make expenses with. July 27, 1895 The RANDOLPH House of Sterling has changed hands, Mrs. Emma RANDOLPH having purchased the lease of W.H. HOFFSTITLER and will in the future conduct the hostelry. July 27, 1895 A Galesburg judge has decided that cyclists cannot be made to carry lamps on their bicycles at night any more than a person can be compelled to display one on his carriages, buggy or wagon. July 27, 1895 H.H. [Tip] DOW and wife, and Miss Mary LANE departed, Tuesday, for their future home in West Point, Miss. They will stop at several points in the southern part of this state to visit friends. Our people wish them prosperity and contentment in the southern clime. July 27, 1895 A large number of farmers and citizens were at James McBRIDE’s last Thursday to see a new threshing outfit work. The thresher was one of the latest improved, being equipped with a self feeder and band cutter and a blow stacker. It is reported that he machine gave good satisfaction. July 27, 1895 Yorktown Yawns Wild hay making in progress. Chas. ROGERS was doing business in LaMoille Monday. Mr. ROGERS is interested in real estate business. We are informed that Mrs. Daisy WINCHELL, of Davenport, will soon arrive at her father-in-law’s, J.J. WINCHELL, to spend the balance of the summer. Emery ESHERMAN has arranged to do tonsorial work Saturday afternoons in the building recently vacated by Mr. TITUS, our butcher. Last Saturday was the first day of the barber shop, we understand. The Christian church was crowded Sunday night, when the Pastor spoke upon the subject, announced, bringing as leading topics, the dance and parents’ influence over their children in relation to the same. At the close of the service there was no chance for guessing on the position of either the pastor, church or Christ in relation to this popular and harmful amusement. The sermon was plain, clear, forcible and practical. In the writer’s knowledge it has already borne fruit. Mr. and Mrs. Ed WINCHELL were visiting in Tampico, Monday. Horace BOOTH and wife were attendants at divine worship, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. JOELS, of Atkinson, were in town Sunday to attend worship and to visit friends. Baptism announced for Sunday last was postponed on account of time, to Wednesday of this week, when it was observed in Rock River, there being three candidates. The Christian church will give an entertainment, followed by a festival, on Saturday night of this week for the benefit of the organ fund. The nature of the entertainment will be Motion songs by the children, Impersonations by Marie Redline MURRAY, who will also drill the children in some fancy drills. The church is fortunate in having Mrs. MURRAY’s talent at command, and we can promise a treat to all who come. A small admission fee of ten cents will be charged at the door. Festival on the church grounds following the exercises. All are invited.
LesN 218 posts Jul 28, 2008 5:20 AM	July 28, 1894 Hiland HOGEBOOM tells us that the street sprinkler tank holds 4410 pounds of water. July 28, 1894 Pet McKENZIE and family of Yorktown, were up to see pa [Owen] PITNEY last Tuesday. July 28, 1894 A couple of tramps in town Tuesday night made Henry PITNEY's unoccupied residence their headquarters for the night. July 28, 1894 O.D. PITNEY [Owen] was walking down Main street Wednesday and in passing B.D. GREENMAN's drug store, he noticed B.D.'s female bird dog laying in the shade, apparently asleep. Just as he came opposite to her she grabbed him by the pantaloons and tore off a three-inch strip from the knee down. Luckily she did not get a hold upon his leg. July 28, 1900 John SHERE and Swan GIBSON were up from Prophetstown to spend Sunday visiting friends. July 28, 1900 Miss Capitola MAXFIELD had carpenters at work Monday residing her house on east Main street. July 28, 1900 Frank PIERCE, who resides south-east of town, is jubilant of the advent, last week, in his family of a young son and heir. July 28, 1900 J.M. BALDWIN handed us the cash last Monday for his and his son's subscription for another year. His son Wm. J., resides at 35 Public Square, Waltertown, N.Y., and he has been reading the Tornado, sent by his father, for many years. July 28, 1900 Mrs. H.A. KEMP and son, Arthur returned Thursday from their visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. HALL of New Bedford. July 28, 1900 Crosby McKENZIE was a passenger from here to Chicago last Thursday morning. July 28, 1900 Virgil McKENZIE drove up from Yorktown Wednesday morning to bring Wm. DORAN and Robert McKENZIE here to take the train for Aurora, where they went to take in the races held there this week. July 28, 1900 Joseph KEMP came into our office Monday and informed us that he had just killed a mad dog, and he stated the he wanted us to notify the people to look after their dogs. The dog ran round frothing at the mouth and acted wild and crazy like. Monday he found the dog in his out house and the canine growled and snapped at him. He got a large heavy butcher knife and slit the dog's head open and after killing it buried it. It would be well for our citizens to look after their dogs and watch them to see if they exhibit any symptoms of hydrophobia and if they do dispatch them at once. July 28, 1900 Clarence E. SHERE bought out the Frank STEWART livery establishment last Wednesday and took possession on it forthwith. Mr. SHERE is a young man of sterling qualities, energetic and industrious, of unquestioned character and will run his business upon business principles. We take pleasure in introducing him to our citizens and have no fear but what he will teat all with fairness and most courteously and that he will receive a liberal share of their patronage. July 28, 1900 The Christian Endeavor of the Christian church will give a lawn social at Mrs. R.H. McKENZIE's on Lincoln street, on Wednesday Aug., 1st. Ice cream and blackberries and cream and cake will be served. Al are cordially invited to come and have a good time and rich treat. July 28, 1900 Miss Georgia LaDUE and her two cousins Misses Jennie and Ethel LaDUE of Plano drove to Yorktown last Thursday to spend a few days visiting relatives and friends.
LesN 222 posts Jul 29, 2008 5:28 AM	July 29, 1893 Mrs. H.E. BROWN and daughter, of LaMoille, are guests of J.F. McNAUGHTON. July 29, 1893 Mr. and Mrs. Frank SEELEY and their son, of Chicago, are guests of Mrs. SEELEY's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LOVE. July 29, 1893 H.H. DOW has the hearty thanks of the GIFFORDs for a liberal supply of green corn and choice turnips. July 29, 1893 O.D. PITNEY and Dick SACKETT were subpeonied [sic] as witnesses in the Kate HULL insanity cast that took place in Sterling last Monday. July 29, 1893 Kate HULL ADAMS has been taken to the asylum at Elgin. July 29, 1893 Mrs. L. M. CONGAR, of Grinnell , Ia., and Miss Mary SHIRK, of Walnut, were guests of Miss SHIRK's sister, Mrs. Stiles PIERCE, of this place this week. July 29, 1893 Jesse VanBIBBER and wife entertained Mr. and Mrs. Ed. CLEVELAND and Mr. and Mrs. David HOTCHKISS, and Mr. and Mrs. H.H. DOW last Sunday. July 29, 1893 A fifteen year old adopted son of Henry BROWN, who lives six miles north of here, was sitting on a limb of a tree Thursday afternoon, when the limb gave way and he was precipitated to the ground, sustaining a broken thigh. July 29, 1915 Miss Kate REAGAN of Sterling was an over Sunday visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs. E.C. BOYER. July 29, 1915 A number of wolves have been killed in Fairfield township recently and others have been seen running at large. George NEWELL succeeded in shooting three last week, while Floyd HOWLETT was fortunate enough to bring down one. These gentlemen will get six dollars for each wolf killed. July 29, 1920 YOUNG-JACOBSON Nellie YOUNG and Julian JACOBSON were married in Princeton, July 14, at the Baptist parsonage. Julian was one of those overseas boys during the late war and is a jolly fellow, who has many friends who extend congratulations to him and his bride, who is a very attractive young lady of Greenville township. The groom is the son of Chris JACOBSON of this place. July 29, 1920 RESTAURANT SOLD Mike SHAHEEN who has been conducting the restaurant and cafe successfully for some months, sold the stock and fixtures Monday to Archie and Frank YARDE who took possession at once and are now running it. Harpie YARDE will assist Archie until Frank and family move here about August 1 from Rochelle where he is now living. The young men are well known in their new business. Archie has been assisting his brother I.N. YARDE in the Standard Oil business since his return here. July 29, 1920 BOUGHT CITY PROPERTY Art ALDRICH, a prominent farmer residing south of town has purchased Chas. BURDEN residence on Glassburn street at a consideration of $2200 and intends to move to town some time this fall or winter and reside there. Mr. BURDEN and family who have been residents of Tampico for years are planning on moving to Portland, Oregon, where they will be near several of their children who reside in the west. Mr. ALDRICH and family will be welcomed here by their many new friends. July 29, 1920 Alfred SMITH has purchased a new Dodge sedan of the latest model. July 29, 1920 J.W. HIXSON went to Chicago last week Saturday for a visit with his daughters. July 29, 1920 Mrs. Jack REAGAN and Mrs. Levi LUTYENS went to Chicago last week Thursday where they spent two days. July 29, 1920 Miss Bessie McKENZIE spent Sunday in DeKalb visiting her cousin Miss Grace MORRILL who attends Normal school there. July 29, 1920 Mrs. George ISHERWOOD and sister, Mrs. Maude DARNELL went down to Rock Island last week Friday where they spent a day. Sunday Mrs. ISHERWOOD went to Lanark for a few days visit with another sister. July 29, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. Frank YARDE of Rochelle came down here last week and visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. YARDE and other relatives and friends over Sunday. Mr. YARDE expects to move back to Tampico about Aug. 1 having purchased with his brother, Archie, the Shaheen Cafe. July 29, 1920 Mr. and Mrs. H.C. PITNEY returned last week from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa, where they were called by the sickness and death of her brother, banker Kent C. FERMAN [FIRMAN] of Cedar Rapids who died at the hospital in Iowa City last week Tuesday following a lingering illness the last four weeks of which was spent at the University hospital at Iowa City surrounded by the best specialists in Iowa and Chicago. The body was taken to the home at Cedar Rapids where funeral services were held, Friday with internment there. Mr. FERMAN was one of the leading bankers and business men of Cedar Rapids and was actively identified with all of its business and civic life. During the funeral services the banks and business houses all closed and the street cars stopped running. The casket was covered with a blanket of roses as a tribute from his fellow bankers in the city. He was 46 years of age and was born in Blairstown and had worked his way up from messenger boy to cashier of one of the largest banks in Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, and one brother and three sisters.
LesN 224 posts Jul 30, 2008 5:27 AM	July 30, 1898 Bicycles are on the track every night now, practicing for the race they will soon take a hand in. July 30, 1898 Dr. P.A. LILLIE has excavated for the cellar of his new residence which he will erect on south Main street. July 30, 1898 Dame rumor has it that Dr. T.L. ROUND of Morrison is talking of coming back to Tampico. July 30, 1898 The pressed brick for J.J. BEILTZ’s new store have arrived. They are find and will make the best looking front in town. July 30, 1898 The cellar is dug for Henry PITNEY”s new house. It is whispered that Mr. PITNEY intends to put up one of the finest residences that our town can boast of. July 30, 1898 Tom STEADMAN had two or three binders at work in his oats field and as many more laid up about his premises for repairs last Monday. His oats was very ripe and badly lodges. July 30, 1898 We felt pretty confident that it would rain last Monday, for we noticed RAYNOR and JACKSON out early in the morning each carrying an umbrella. They are good weather prophets. July 30, 1898 Frank MEREDITH of Toluca, Ill., is at present visiting his brothers, Thomas and Bert, of this place. Frank lived in this vicinity last year and is well known by many of our young people. July 30, 1898 A merry company of cyclists rode from here to Prophetstown last week Friday to spend the day. Misses Neva JONES, Lois McINTYRE, Nellie BRADBEER and Elsie CULVER who were chaperoned by Earl SMITH. July 30, 1898 The W.C.T.U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert HUNTER Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Aug., 4th. Members are requested to be as prompt as possible. All are cordially invited to be present.. Mrs. Lavina BOOTH, Pres., Mrs. Agnes WAHL, Secy. July 30, 1898 Mrs. Mollie McMILLEN is considering the question of erecting a brick store building on her lot on the east side of Main street. It is hoped she will conclude to do so. Since the above was put in type we learn that she has concluded to build. The new building will be of brick 25 x 60 and two stories. July 30, 1898 Virgil McKENZIE of Fairfield and sister, Mrs. Nettie WINCHELL, of Galesburg, Ill., were callers at the Tornado office last Monday morning. Mrs. WINCHELL had been in this vicinity for the past two weeks visiting relatives and friends, and had come to town that morning to make the train for home. July 30, 1898 Frank HOWLETT and Miss Lizzie KLOBE were married at Princeton last week. They bought a lot of furniture from PARENT and will commence housekeeping on the farm in Fairfield. July 30, 1898 H.B. BOYER is at present entertaining his sister. July 30, 1898 Rev. P.J. WEBER made a business trip to Chicago this week. July 30, 1898 Mrs. Sadie HARRISON visited in the country Thursday afternoon as the guest of Mrs. Rose BROWN. July 30, 1898 Misses Mabel BROWN and Mabel MYERS visited with Mrs. Mea WATERHOUSE near Walnut the other day. July 30, 1898 For Sale or Rent. A new six room, two story house, in a good locality. Inquire of Mrs. G.A. STILSON. July 30, 1898 Mrs. Maude BAILEY of Adair, Ia., is here visiting her cousin, Mrs. F.E. GLASSBURN, and other relatives and friends. July 30, 1898 Leon RICHARDS of Leon was doing business in our village Friday. He found time to drop in for a chat with ye scribe. July 30, 1898 Willis V. STRONG of Grand Ridge, Ill., is here making his aunt, Mrs. M.E. BUELLESFELD, a visit. He will remain here several weeks. July 30, 1898 WEST & McKENZIE had a consignment of dewberries this week. They are fine fruit, something never before seen in our market. July 30, 1898 Roy and Clark McMILLEN were at work this week tearing down a part of their mother’s building on East Main street to clear the site for a new brick building. July 30, 1898 Dr. T.L. ROUND and wife of Morrison drove over and stayed all night with father, Harlow SMITH, in Hume Thursday and Friday morning drove over here and called upon some of their many friends. July 30, 1898 The masons, working upon J.J. BLEITZ’s new brick building, began work Friday morning at four o’clock. The figured on getting in a few hours of good work in the cool of the day and take a longer lay off at noon time. July 30, 1898 Notice To whom it may concern. In consideration of $1.00 in hand paid. I do hereby give my son, Frank HOWLETT, (a minor,) his time, and hereafter grant him the privilege to transact business for himself as if of lawful age. I will not collect any of his wages nor pay any debts of his contracting after this date. Tampico, Ill., July 19th, 1898 John HOWLETT July 30, 1898 Bids for Building School House. Sealed bids will be received by the directors of the BURDEN School, District No. 4, of Bureau county, Ill., fore the erection of a new school house. Plans and specifications can be seen by BOYER & KENDALL’s lumber office, in Tampico. Bides closed at 10 o’clock a.m., Saturday, Augs., 6th, 1898. The directors reserving the right to refuse any or all bids. Tampico, Ill., July 22nd, 1898 Thomas RASMUSSEN, George WRIGHT, Richard KELLY.
LesN 225 posts Aug 01, 2008 5:23 PM	July 31, 1886 Lawyer WHITE was at Lyndon, Wednesday trying a lawsuit. July 31, 1886 There were quite a number took the train for the east last Monday morning from here. Mrs. C.F. GIFFORD and her son Julius, started for Aurora; Abram MYERS for Mendota; Geo. B. JACKSON for Dover; C.F. GIFFORD for Bradford and Messers. JOHNSON and BURROUGHS for Wyoming. July 31, 1886 J.W. WHITE, of Tampico, is looming up as a candidate for the legislature in great shape. He has lots of ability, grit and enterprise, and hosts of warm friends all over teh country. Young blood in teh legislature is not a bad theing to have here - Rock Falls News. July 31, 1886 Robert COLLINS met with a painful accident one day last week. He was setting tire and in striking with his hammer hit his finger so severe a blow as to almost knock the nail off, in fact the nail was afterwards taken off by the doctor. Last Edited by on Aug 01, 2008 5:24 PM
LesN 226 posts Aug 01, 2008 5:24 PM	August 1, 1891 Spencer BRITT was a happy man Monday by the advent of a young son into his household. August 1, 1891 Mrs. A. J. MAXFIELD, of this place, is at present entertaining her two sisters, Mrs. Lucy PARTRIDGE, of Sterling, and Mrs. STODDARD, of New London, R.I. The three sisters are all over seventy years of age, hale and hearty. August 1, 1891 Charles GETZ and Miss Emma EISELE were married at the home of the bride's father, Jacob EISELE, Sr., in Sterling, Wednesday evening. August 1, 1891 Fred ALLEN and wife and Chas. BROWN and wife drove down below New Bedford Sunday, for a pleasure trip. August 8, 1891 Died - O.W. McKENZIE - At his home in Yorktown, Ill., Wednesday, July 22th, 1891, Oliver W. McKENZIE aged 66 years, 4 months and 11 days. Oliver McKENZIE was born in Essex Co., NY March 8th, 1825 and came to Bureau County with his parents in the spring of 1846. He was married to Emily DOW, daughter of Whitcher and Eunice (BUMP) DOW, at Princeton, March 20, 1850. Six children blessed their union of these only two survived their parents. Mr. McKENZIE had been a great sufferer for the past two years and the last few months preceding his death he was confined to his bed. He was well and widely known and was one of the most successful business men in that section of Bureau County. At his home friend or stranger was accorded the hospitality of his house and was always welcomed. The funeral took place at the School House in Yorktown, Friday, July 24th, 1891. Rev. A. Lincoln SHUTE officiating. There was a large congregation of friends and relatives present to witness the last sad rites, and show their sympathy and respect for a departed friend.
LesN 227 posts Aug 02, 2008 10:01 AM	August 2, 1907 A Former Tampico Resident is Dead Joel M. BALDWIN a former Tampico resident, died at his home 584 East Second street, Pomona, Cal., Tuesday afternoon, July 23. The deceased was 73 years of age and had been in falling health for some time. Mr. BALDWIN was a native of Vermont but removed to Illinois early in his life, and resided in Tampico a number of years. He left here about five years ago and has since resided in Pomona, California. He was a member of the 64th Illinois Yates Sharpshooters during the Civil war and was a member of the Samuel G. STEADMAN post No. 491 of Tampico. Mr. BALDWIN is survived by a wife and four children, F.H. BALDWIN and Miss Jennie BALDWIN of Pomoma, J.W. BALDWIN of Waterloo, N.Y. and Mrs. Lizzie FARRINGTON of Los Angeles. The funeral was held at W.B. Toddxxx chapel of North Garey avenue [sic] at 3 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, July 25 and was largely attended, the G.A.R. being present in a body. Rev. H.L. BADGER officiated and internment was made in the Pomona Cemetery. August 2, 1907 George T. NEEDHAM of Prophetstown died at his home in that village about 9 o’clock Tuesday morning, July 30, his death being due to an internal cancer from which he has been a sufferer for some time. He was a civil war veteran. August 2, 1907 Landlord David SLY has painted his hotel in fine shape, which improves the appearance very much, besides the benefit to the building. Dave proposes to keep his hotel up to the standards outside as well. August 2, 1907 Jay HUCK, telegraph operator and agent B.S. SWEET’s assistant, received a new Underwood typewriter Tuesday morning from Chicago. You will now in all probability receive your message typewritten, which will be much easier to read. August 2, 1907 A card from Mrs. Jennie COOLEY in Chicago states that her husband, Frank COOLEY, arrived in Chicago and stood the trip pretty well but had not been examined by the doctor at the hospital yet. August 2, 1907 Mrs. Mary HOWLETT and daughter Ethel started Thursday morning for Bailey, Michigan, for a three or four weeks stay with her sister, Mrs. John RUCK and family. August 2, 1907 Miss Margaret FRANCE entertained at P.A. McMILLAN’s home in honor of Marion SCHOFIELD a number of her friends last Friday evening. Refreshments, games and a social time occupied the evening. Those present were: Margaret FRANCE, Marion SCHOFIELD, Tillie ANDERSON, Mary HEIN, Ethel HOWLETT, Ruth LUTYENS and Minerva FIELDS. The young ladies enjoyed the occasion and the evening passed away all to soon when they bid each other good night. August 2, 1907 Last Monday Morris MESSER was arrested and placed in the hotel de Tampico for the night. Tuesday he was taken to Sterling by Policeman Clarence VanDREW and Dr. WAHL, and taken before Judge WARD to be adjudged for insanity. He was adjudged insane and at four o’clock was taken to Watertown by deputy Sheriff WAHL and Policeman VanDREW for hospital treatment. August 2, 1907 L.L HAYES is going to sell his goods and residence property and go to San Francisco, California, as he thinks he can do better there. August 2, 1907 Miss Mary RICHARDSON went to Ladd to visit with the McINTYRES of that place and from there she will go to Toulon to meet some of her classmates from Oberlin, Ohio, college of which she was a student. August 2, 1907 James ARNOLD is keeping bachelor’s hall these days as his wife has gone to spend the summer with a frie3nd near Chicago on the lake in hopes that her heath may be benefited. August 2, 1907 Master Ralph G. LEE of Chicago, a resident pupil of the celebrated Prof. Frank F. WINTER, the leading violinist of America, played two violin solos at the Methodist church last Sunday evening, the selections being “Psalms From Home” and “Sweet Spirits, Hear my Prayer.” Master LEE is excelled only by Prof. WINTER as a teacher of violin music. August 2, 1907 Automobile Contest The following is the list of names and number of votes each contestant has received in the automobile contest conducted by P.H. LIKES. George LYON 161 Lyle SIMKINS 55 Homer OLDS 121 Leslie DIR 60 Vesta DENISON 242 Art DALEY 187 Amy ARMSTRONG 102 H. GLASSBURN 10 Vernon KELLY 65 Wayne BROPHY 40 Charlotte SWEET 19 George MEREDITH 8 Nettie BRAINERD 28 Harry RUPIE 4 Herman CORDES 29 Clarence QUAINTANCE 27 Carroll SCOTT 4 Kenneth DAVIS 3 Iona DARNELL 26 Robert BRAINERD 14 Minerva LYON 1 Burt SCHERENGOST X Blanch OLSSON X Alfred OLSSON X Lois HELLIER X Tracey DENISON X Roy BLACKMER X Glen ENGLE X Asa STEWART X Ethel CUSAC X August 2, 1907 Edison Phonographs and Records, the best in the world. For Sale by F.F. BUREN. August 2, 1907 Are the Mosquitoes bad around your house? If so, use Skeeter-Skoot and get rid of them. 25c. STOCK & WYLIE. August 2, 1907 The bridge at Green river known as the SIEBEL bridge has been out for some time, having under repair, it was to be completed last Tuesday. August 2, 1907 Miss Martina JENSEN and niece of Rock Island visited at C.H. JENSEN’s last week and returned to Rock Island Tuesday. August 2, 1907 August HEURLIN met with quite an accident last Saturday in unloading some hay with the hay fork. The fork caught in the rack lifting it up and he fell off onto the tines of the pitchfork, running the threes tines into his body but it was lucky for him that it struck him just about an inch below the stomach. At this time he is getting along nicely. August 2, 1907 JACKSON’s Philadelphia Ice Cream is the best in town, get it at EKDAHL’s bakery, also the finest bread, pies cakes and cookies baked fresh every day. Be sure an get prices before buying elsewhere. EKDAHL’s is the place. August 2, 1907 Miss Bertha BERGE started for Joliet Wednesday after a pleasant visit at home with her parents. August 2, 1907 Miss Minnie EMMONS went to Prophetstown Wednesday for a few days. August 2, 1907 Mrs. Hannah SULLIVAN of Elgin arrived Tuesday evening and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. ALDRICH. August 2, 1907 James TONKINSON’s force of carpenters have one of M.G. LOVE’s houses finished and have begun on the other. August 2, 1907 Misses Amanda SWANSON and Freda ANDERSON who have been spending the week in Chicago, returned home Tuesday. August 2, 1907 Frank COLLINS is to take charge of Glen RENNER’s blacksmith shop a Deer Grove while he takes a much needed vacation. August 2, 1907 Roy McKENZIE has a job in Moline now and his wife went down Monday and they will make their home there for the present. August 2, 1907 H. H. [Tip] DOW of Pasadena, California, stepped off the evening passenger Tuesday for a few weeks to visit with relatives and friends here. August 2, 1907 Miss Sarah BOOTH, a graduate of Little Valley, N.Y., High School, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. L.R. BOOTH of this place. August 2, 1907 E. PARENT sells Victor Talking Machines. The best machine made. Sells them on installment. Machines $10.00 to $100.00. Records 35c, 60c & 1.00. August 2, 1907 Mrs. Isabel LONG who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Caroline ADAMS and family returned to her home in GAREY [sic – GARY], Indiana, last Friday. August 2, 1907 George MACOMBER and wife have been residing in New York City arrived here last Saturday for a short visit with his uncle, Ed EMMONS and family. August 2, 1907 Frank COOLEY who has been sick so long went to Chicago Tuesday to consult a specialist in regard to his case. His wife and Dr. C.P. HORNER went with him. August 2, 1907 Mr. Earl ISHERWOOD and wife of Sterling and his mother, Mrs. George W. ISHERWOOD of Rock Falls came down to Tampico Monday to visit George ISHERWOOD and family. August 2, 1907 Mrs. Marie SCHLESSINGER of Mendota who has been visiting with her granddaughter, Mrs. Thomas VAUGHN and family for the past three weeks returned to her home in Mendota last Friday. August 2, 1907 Misses Francis and Lena VOGEL, aunts of Mrs. Ed BOLLENBACH returned to their home in Naperville Friday of last week. They have been visiting at Prophetstown, Hooppole and Ed BALLENBACH’s in Tampico for about a month. They were called to Hooppole by the death of Mrs. BOLLENBACH’s brother, Mr. John CLEMS. August 2, 1907 Mr. George BERGE, wife and child of Lincoln, Nebraska, who have been visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew BERGE, friends and other relatives for the past four weeks left on the morning passenger Thursday of last week for Michigan, via Chicago for a week’s visit there prior to returning to their home in Lincoln. August 2, 1907 Mrs. Anna JACOBS and children Roland, Margaret and Russell who have been making an extended visit at the homes of Mrs. Mary JACOBS and J.M. JACOBS left here on the Thursday evening passenger lf last week for a visit with relatives and friends in Prophetstown for a week or more after which they will return to their home in Chicago.

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