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This Week in Tampico History - Week of Jan. 4th
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 408 posts Jan 04, 2009 6:06 AM	January 4, 1896 Samuel BROWN will move to Mississippi where he has contracted for some land through Land Agent Delos CRADDOCK. Mr. BROWN was down there and is favorably impressed with the country and prospects for a working man to make farming pay. January 4, 1896 Wayne ALDRICH has been limping around with a lame foot for several days. When asked how he hurt the foot he says he stepped on it. January 4, 1896 Will LUTYENS and wife, of Galesburg, came up on the passenger train last week Thursday, and spent several days here visiting with Ray H. McKENZIE and family, and Charles WEST and family. They returned home Thursday last. January 4, 1896 John Henry ALDRICH, from Iowa, is visiting with his brother Charles of this place. January 4, 1896 J.F. McNAUGHTON is rapidly improving, and his recovery is almost assured. Glad to hear it, for Mc has had a long, hard siege of it. January 4, 1896 Mrs. Rose BROWN writes from West Point, Miss., stating that they had a large celebration there on Christmas day, and that the fire works were the best she had ever saw. That must be a warm climate there if they have Fourth of July weather the twenty-fifth of December. January 4, 1907 Party For Little Ones Misses Grace and Ethel McCREEDY had a party Tuesday to celebrate Miss Ethel's sixth birthday. The little folks enjoyed a jolly time helping Ethel celebrate. A nice lap supper was served. Thos present: Blanche ADAMS, Naomi HAYES, Viva SMITH, Lillian HOLLENBACH, Marion DONNELY, Evelyn RUSSELL, Eutoka HELLIER, Lizzie GRIPP, Amelia HELLIER. January 4, 1907 YORKTOWN John CROSSELL returned to Chicago Tuesday after a visit with his brothers, Olaf, Swan and Alfred south of town. January 4, 1907 Clayton GREENMAN went to Princeton Thursday to have his eyes treated. January 4, 1907 KENNEDY's Electric Theatre company visited Tampico again Monday evening and gave a moving picture entertainment. The pictures were fine especially the one entitled the rarebit fiend. January 4, 1907 Guy HUNTER, a son of John HUNTER of this place, who has been working in Chicago for several months, has recently purchased a restaurant on Ogden avenue and launched out into business for himself. Guy's many friends here wish him success. January 4, 1917 The high cost of living has even affected the price of undressed rabbits which local dealers are now buying for 12c each. A few years ago 5 and 6 cents was a good price and two dressed ones sold for a quarter.
LesN 409 posts Jan 05, 2009 5:34 AM	Sorry, I have not yet transcibed items for January 5th. Later, when I get to my microfilm, I will post items for this day in Tampico's history. -Les Here you go....hot off the presses from 1889! January 5, 1889 If all very well For people to tell Of the lands of the lotus and Lizard, But it shrivels as all When down from St. Paul Comes the blast of the blustering blizzard. January 5, 1889 Use DeLAND’s Soda. January 5, 1889 Try WILLETTS 1.30 Flour. January 5, 1889 SMITH Brothers are busy this week invoicing. January 5, 1889 Lots of Blankets and comforters for 90 per pair at HARRISON’s. January 5, 1889 BLOSSOM’s is the place to go for Jewelry, Sterling, Ill. Call on him. January 5, 1889 Union meetings during the evenings of next week at the M.E. Church. January 5, 1889 A good many carloads of corn are being shipped from here of late. January 5, 1889 Jerd ROGERS and James McBRIDE made the Garden City a visit this week. January 5, 1889 Go to FERRIS for the choicest brands of Tea and Coffee. Good 30 cent tea. January 5, 1889 Prophetstown has invested in a $1,500 apparatus for protection in case of fire. January 5, 1889 A full line of Garland cook and heating stoves, at Alf. SMITH & Bro’s. Call and see them. January 5, 1889 What is the use of paying cost for Goods when you can get them for less at HARRISON’s. January 5, 1889 Misses Blanche WYLIE and Eva SMITH have returned to their studies at the Aurora college. January 5, 1889 Quite a number from this place went to Sterling Wednesday to attend the horse market. January 5, 1889 Remember the G.A.R. installation and oyster supper takes place at Union Hall Saturday night. January 5, 1889 About ever person you met January 1st had a smoked glass observing the eclipse of the sun. January 5, 1889 Evaporated Blackberries at WILLETTS. January 5, 1889 Mrs. A.C. SMITH gave a New Year’s dinner to which was invited a number of the young men of this place. January 5, 1889 T. HOGUE, who has been ill for the past week, is now somewhat better and we hope he will soon be out again. January 5, 1889 All are invited to a Union Gospel meeting Sunday night at the Baptist church, Rev. BALDWIN of the M.E. church will preach. January 5, 1889 James FITZGERALD had a runaway the other day and was thrown from the wagon and quite badly bruised. No bones were broken. January 5, 1889 Linas GOODALE made his wife a suitable Christmas present of a new Eldredge “B” sewing machine, which the Tornado office sold to him. January 5, 1889 A letter was received from Father McGUIRE, of Pecatonica, enclosed in which was $1.50 which shows that though absent from us he likes to hear what Tampico people are doing. January 5, 1889 “Johnny stole a ham.” This time it was a Johnny from Sterling and his surname is MILLER. He was caught and lodged in jail to await the action of the grand jury at next term of court. January 5, 1889 “A wolf!” So rang out the exclamation among Green Riverites. A wolf was seen in the swamps. A party was organized and it searched for his wolf-ship’ but up to last accounts he has been seen no more. January 5, 1889 The Fairfield Woodmen have taken a step in the right direction. At their late dance some fellows came there with heavy loads of intoxication on board and were soon given the grand bounce, yes, bounced out of the hall. January 5, 1889 Ab. FORWARD has moved to the country again and will try his hand at farming once more. Geo. FORWARD will move back to his old home next week. It will seem like old times to have Geo. for a neighbor and see him out hustling among his stock early in the morning. January 5, 1889 Ladies and Misses cloaks at your own price at HARRISON’s. January 5, 1889 Mr. JOHNSON’s three little girls were sliding upon the ice of Spring creek, just east of their home in Spring Valley last Monday. The ice gave away and they received a thorough wetting.. Luckly the water was not deep or the result might have been more serious. January 5, 1889 Katie POWERS, a young lady, about twenty-one years of age, who resided in Prophetstown, was taken to Kankakee asylum Monday morning by Sheriff KEEFER and Marshal SMITH of Morrison. She had resided with a family in which a lady’s death was caused by cancer of the stomach, and she began imagining she was also afflicted with the same disease, which brooding unsettled her mind. January 5, 1889 There were forty numbers out at the New Year’s dance and those present were well behaved and enjoyed themselves splendidly. January 5, 1889 Dr. B.E. LaDUE and family are at present visiting old scenes and friends here. The doctor has a fine practice in his new made home, Spring Valley, and is classed as one of the leading physicians there. January 5, 1889 There will be lively scenes at Springfield next week. We understand there are several candidates for the Speaker of the House, and the army of clerks and other appointees will be as large if not larger than ever. January 5, 1889 Furniture for every body, any thing you want from a high chair to a parlor set. A good stock of burial cases always on hand. Call and get prices before you buy. C. SMITH January 5, 1889 W. THOMAS, of Land’s End, has been appointed Postmaster. A new office has been created and is named Thomas and located near where STILSON’s store was at Sodtown. A mail route has been established running from Yorktown to New Bedford via Thomas. January 5, 1889 A fellow came rushing into his home breathless and excited. As soon as he could quiet his nerves a little he exclaimed, “I tell you there must be a big row up town. Three women espied me on the street and took after me and run me clear to the front gate, scared, am I? Well I should say so.” January 5, 1889 California Currents at WILLETTS. January 5, 1889 Joseph KEMP, who has been at Spring Valley for the past week returned home Tuesday. On his arrival he learned that his son had left that day with a car load of lumber which is to be used in the erection of a building there. He went back the next day to begin his work. January 5, 1889 You can buy men’s or boy’s overcoats regardless of cost at HARRISON’s. January 5, 1889 The band boys were out serenading New Year’s night and took in the greater portions of town. Ed. EMMONS and Alfred JOHNSON have the thanks of the band for their donation of two dollars. The boys have not asked the citizens for a cent, but will gladly receive whatever the citizens offer to the support of the band. January 5, 1889 Such weather! Did you ever see the like? The facts are it is too nice weather for business and in some consequence all trade is sluggish and merchants are compelled to sell at low figures in order to work off their winter’s stock. Now is the time to buy if you can afford to, for you are offered bargins that you will not have again in many years to come. January 5, 1889 Our school teacher with other accomplishments is not afraid of manual labor. He believes in good healthy exercise and practices what he believes, as is evident from the vigorous manner which he tackles his wood pile daily. The hum of his saw is music to the ear of his neighbor’s who burn coal and do not understand the true inwardness of running a buck saw. January 5, 1889 “Ninety-six” writing to the Bureau Co., News, from Gold town says: “There has been an increased interest in the value of our lands of late. Some parties in Philadelphia, Pa., have been suing for possession of swamp lands, in the United States Court, Judge GRESHAM presiding; A.O. WHEELER vs. Solomon C. DOTY, tax title. Decision was rendered against the possession by tax title. Judge GRESHAM instructed the jury that a tax title is subject to redemption at any time.” January 5, 1889 Try WILLETTS 50 cent Syrup. January 5, 1889 The first meeting of the Sterling horse market took place last Wednesday. There were many horses offered for sale and a number sold, though there were not as many buyers as some expected. It is true that all may not have been full satisfied, with the results. They must not expect too much on the start, the enterprise is in its infancy and bids fair to become a permanent feature of Sterling’s enterprise. More buyers may have been expected but remember this is not just the time of the year that horses are in general demand. A month or so later will bring out the buyers and many more horses will be sold. The next meeting will be held Wednesday Feb. 6th. January 5, 1889 The citizens of New Bedford were greatly astounded Tuesday when the news spread around among them that a suicide had been committed in their midst. A man was found hanging from one of the main beams of OBERSHELP’s tile factory. On examination it was thought the deed was committed early Monday afternoon as he was last seen at the time. The man was a Dane named LARSON, some forty years of age, had formerly worked in the tile factory, but later had been at work putting in tile for farmers in that vicinity. The only cause alleged for his committing the rash act is that of financial trouble. The coroner has been notified and the particulars if any will be learned. Up to Wednesday noon he was still hanging as found. Coroner MOORE of Spring Valley will hold the inquest. January 5, 1889 Try WILLETS California Fruits. January 5, 1889 Notice. All parties owing me on book account are requested to call and settle as I wish to balance up my books on the first of the year. W.H. HARRISON January 5, 1889 Those Felt Boots at HARRISON’s are dandies. January 5, 1889 The W.C.T.U. will meet at residence of Mrs. MAXFIELD on Friday January 11, at 3:30 p.m. January 5, 1889 The newly elected officers of Yorktown Lodge No. 655 F.&A.M. for the ensuing Masonite year. Worthy Bro.s, Job E. GREENMAN, W.M., D. McMILLEN S.W., J.S. KIMBALL, J.W., J.F. LEONARD, Treasurer, Jesse VanBIBBER Secretary, J.W. WAITE, Chaplain; B.E. CANAYAN, S.D; William GREENMAN, J.D.’ Robt. COLLINS, S.S.; M.G. LVOE, J.S; Eli CAIN, Tyler; were duly installed by P.M., T.M. WYLIE, Saturday evening, Dec. 19th, 1888, after which, the Masons with their wives and friends repaired to Union Hall and partook of a very fine supper, prepared for the occasion by T.O. STEADMAN and was relished by all present. January 5, 1889 Old Fashioned School. The old fashioned school district school entertainment given in Union Hall, Friday evening, Dec. 28th, 1888, by the ladies of the M.E. Aid Society was a success financially and socially. The band played several pieces before the entertainment to the audience in good humor. And at about seven o’clock ye district school teacher came on the stage, where the interior of an old fashioned school house was represented and knocked on the desk, at which about twenty-five scholars between the ages of 30 and 60 years came in the school house and after a good deal of scuffling and delay took their places on the benches. The school was called to order and addressed by Prof. TUTTLE who took the character of district school teacher. Then followed the roll-call with its list of long jawbreaking names and the excuses offered by those present for those absent. Then came the representation of a district school in session with the whispering and gum-chewing accompaniement [sic] which created laughter and amusement. One feature of the forenoon session was when Mrs. Fred SMITH came leading grand-pa BOOTH in the room introducing him as her little brother Johnnie, four years old. Another feature was the singing lead by Fred SMITH or Timothy TICKLEBREECHES. Hon. J.W. WHITE took the part of the leader of the school and in spelling kept the head. John KIMBALL took the part of cutup which he did to perfection. In fact all of the characteristics were well taken. At recess the gentlemen or boys we should say played leap-frog while the girls were studying. And then the girls were excused and the boys called in. The declamations and dialogues of the following order were spoken: “Little drops of water,” “Twinkle, twinkle little star,” “May I go to school with brother Charles to-day,” etc. The last act was where the school board complains of the teachers being to [sic] strict and newfangled in his method of teaching and was, after considerable reproval by the honorable board, discharged and another hired who die not believe in grammar and had no new-fangled notions, who believed gum-chewing and art. Those present enjoyed many a hearty laugh and were well satisfied with the entertainment. The proceeds of the evening were $34.00. January 5, 1889 The residence of J.V. McCARTY was burglarized last Sunday morning and a valuable gold watch and chain belongings to Mrs. McCARTY taken. Entrance was affected by turning the front door key with pincers. It is hoped that the thief will not escape. – Rock Falls News. January 5, 1889 Notice. Those owing me on book account will please call and settle immediately. As I wish to square all accounts. J.A. TEACH. January 5, 1889 Millinery. Cheap goods, felt hate any quality of style for 50 cents at Miss HIGDAY’s. January 5, 1889 Tax Notice. I have received the tax books and am ready to receive money on your taxes. Geo. H. LUTYENS. January 5, 1889 I have a nice line of Mufflers, Ties, Ruches, silk, linen and lace handkerchiefs and tamped goods selling cheap. L.L. HIGDAY. January 5, 1889 SCHOOL LAND SALE. The School Trustees of the Township of Tampico will sell to the highest bidder, on Saturday, February 2nd, 1889, between one and two o’clock in the afternoon, on the premises here described to wit: The southwest one fourth (1/4) of the southeast quarter (1/4) of Section 28, Town 19, Range 6, being a part of the Courtland BROWN farm, situated three miles southwest of Tampico. Terms of Sale – One-third Cash, the remainder on five years time at 7 per cent. interest; possession given March 1st, 1889. For further particulars enquire of D. McMILLEN, Tampico, Ill. January 5, 1889 Although Italy has the highest murder rate of any country in Europe it has abolished capital punishment. January 5, 1889 Micajah HENLEY, the man who invented roller skates, lives in Richmond, Ind. He was a poor sawyer, and it took nearly his last dollar to pay for his patent, but the craze for skating that spread over the country made him rich. January 5, 1889 School Report. Report of the WEST school for the month ending Dec. 24th, 1888. No. days of school, 20; No. of boys enrolled, 16; no. of girls enrolled, 13; average daily attendance, 27.7; half days lost, 3; no. neither absent nor tardy, 23; visitors, 3. Names of pupils on the roll of honor: Belle BOGART, Mary BOGART, Ella BOGART, Sadie BOGART, Jas. BLACK, Willie BLACK, Frank BLACK, Lockie BLACK, Chas. KELLET, Ralph McGRADY, Wm. McGRADY, Bert McGRADY, Pearlie McGRADY, Nellie MOSIER, Mamie MOSIER, Jno. NEEDHAM, Anna NEEDHAM, Gracie NEEDHAM, Lewis WINCHELL, Ethal WEST, Frank WEST. For two years Ethel WEST. Jno. H. FEE, Teacher. Last Edited by on Jan 08, 2009 5:58 AM
LesN 410 posts Jan 06, 2009 5:29 AM	January 6, 1894 Mr. and Mrs. E.C. BROWN were callers at the Tornado office, last week Friday, and watched the boys run off papers. Mrs. B., is of the opinion that the boys had a softer job than working on a farm. January 6, 1905 SUES FOR $10,000 DAMAGES Mrs. Grace FOY Of This Place Has Begun Suit For Death Of Her Husband Mrs. Grace FOY of this place a daughter of Ald. Herbert DENISON has entered suit in the Whiteside circuit court against the Sterling Manufacturing company for $10,000 damages on account of the death of her husband, Frank FOY, who was killed by the bursting of an emery wheel in the factory April 18, 1904. The Tornado stated shortly after the accident that a suit was contemplated by Mrs. FOY. The accident which resulted in the death of Mr. FOY and robbed the bride of a few months of her loved, was a terrible one and will be vividly remembers by the many in this vicintiy. The suit was started by the attorneys for Mrs. FOY, H.L and C.L. SHELDON, and the Sterling Manufacturing company has secured the services of Gamn, Peakes & Haffenburg, an able firm of attorneys of Chicago, to appear for the defense. The case may not be tried during the January term of court because Hon. H.L. SHELDON will not be able to be present at the Whiteside county circuit court on account of his duties as representative at Springfield. January 6, 1905 H.C. PITNEY BUYS THE NEAHRINGS STORE. H.C. PITNEY purchased the NEAHRING stock of clothing and groceries this week of Antoine ENGLE and has also rented the McKENZIE store in which the stock was located. A six foot archway has been cut through the walls between the two stores and Mr. PITNEY now has a big department store covering two entire floors. His old quarters were too cramped and it became necessary to acquire more space which fact speaks louder than words for Mr. PITNEY and his growing business. January 6, 1905 Herbert DOW and Bert SIMMONDS of Chicago spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. J.E. GREENMAN and W.T. STONE. Mr. DOW is a son of Mrs. GREENMAN. January 6, 1905 The roller skate craze which was quite the thing ten years ago has again been revived and it is popular sport now in Tampico and all the neighboring towns. Ed ROSS of Walnut hires BURDEN's opera house every Tuesday and Friday evenings and rent skates. The hall has been crowded everytime with skaters and spectators. Some of the skater could use three pairs nicely, feet, hands and where they set down - never-the-less everybody has a jolly time if there is a tumble once in a while. January 6, 1905 YORKTOWN Miss Minerva FIELDS is visiting at the home of her uncle J.D. McKENZIE of Hume. Miss Minnie and Frank THACKABERRY spent the holidays at home. F.E. FOY expects to occupy his new store building by the latter part of this week. A tin shower and surprise was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Wm GREENE of Yorktown last Saturday evening. A large number were present and the newly married couple received a number of useful gifts and the best wishes of their friends. January 6, 1905 NEW BEDFORD Leslie PETERSON and Miss Jennie ANDERSON were married last Sunday evening. Congratulations. Mrs. J.R HOWLETT and daughter Ethel of Tampico visited at F.J. ANDERSON's serveral days last week. Last Sunday was a day that will never be forgotten by the people of New Bedford and vicinity. The new Christian church was dedicated. Although the roads were in bad condition and the weather threatening the church was filled to its utmost capacity. During all the sessions the program was excellent from start to finish and although over two thousand dollars had to be raised the church was dedicated free of all indebtedness which speaks very well of the people of New Bedford and vicinity. January 6, 1905 James ARNOLD who clerked in NEAHRINGS store has accepted a position with H.C. PITNEY and will clerk in the big store. January 6, 1905 E.J. NEAHRING has come into possession of eighty acres of the old HUGHES farm embracing the house and other buildings in the sale of his store to Antoine ENGLE. Mr. NEAHRING expects to move onto the place provided he can make arrangements to have the tenant J. HEMBLOCK vacate. January 6, 1905 Mrs. Edith WEIRETER, of Chicago, the daughter of J.C. PAICE of this place expects to go to New York City soon to study elocution. She writes her father that her teacher says she can easily command $20 a night because of her proficiency. Many friends of Mrs. WEIRETER here will rejoice that she is making such progress in her chosen field.
LesN 411 posts Jan 07, 2009 5:30 AM	January 7, 1899 Miss Ella THACKABERRY, who has been teaching school near Valparaiso, Ind., for some time came here to visit her uncle, M.R. THACKABERRY. January 7, 1899 FROM YORKTOWN Married - Miss Maud McKENZIE and Charlie MORRILL, in Morrison, last Wednesday. January 7, 1920 WATCH PARTY AT McGRATH HOME Misses Elizabeth and Alvis McGRATH were hostesses to a watch party on New Year's eve at their home east of town. About thirty young people were present. The evening was spent in music and games. At twelve o'clock, after wishing the New Year in, lunch was served by the hostesses consisting of sandwiches, pickles, salad, cookies, cake, fruit and coffee. At a late hour of guest returned to their homes having spent a most pleasant evening. January 7, 1920 The mercury gave another exhibition of its ability to get below zero during the past week and there were several days when it went down as low as 6-8 below. Light snows have fallen and the weather generally has been real old fashioned Illinois stuff. Last Edited by on Jan 07, 2009 7:25 AM
LesN 412 posts Jan 08, 2009 6:01 AM	Please take note that I have now posted articles for January 5th (above). Sorry for the delay - Les January 8, 1887 SCHOOL REPORT Report of the WEST school for the month ending December 21st, 1886. Number of days taught, 21; boys enrolled, 21; girls enrolled, 10; perfect in deportment, 26; in punctuality, 15; average daily attendance, 23.4; minutes tardy, 172; visits, 7; neither absent nor tardy, Zora BLACK, Chas. ROGERS, Lewis WINCHELL, May BOGART, Erving MOSIER, Chas. KELLEY. Sickness caused several to be absent. J.H. FEE, Teacher January 8, 1887 The invitation generously given by the Woodmen of Fairfield to begin this New Year of our Lord 1887 in praise and prayer in their commodious hall was responded to by many. The day was cold; but one scarce heeded it as they listened to the soft strains of the organ as it led the many voices in the grand old hymn "Rock of Ages," and who shall know how many a weary one forgot their cares and trials as the words of divine truth fell from the speaker's lips, Rev. WHIPPLE, of Malden; his text was well chosen, Cor. 1 chapter and 18th, verse, and no greater compliment can be given the speaker than this truthful one, earnestly and eloquently were the truths spoken that one lost all thought of the speaker in the theme, and felt that at the foot of the cross and in its shadow is wisdom and joy. The sacred song sung by Mrs. BOOTH with its earnest inquiry still haunt the listeners and must be heard to be appreciated. I am sure that I speak for all when I say that the wives and daughters of the Woodmen unite in thanks true and sincere. It matters not where the spot, it may be hallowed by prayer. Be it heaven's vast dome, or the kings grand throne, if only God is there. At the Center Sunday School the Sabbath after Christmas, one of the teachers Miss M. CURLEY presented her class with handsome Christmas cards. She also presented on of her scholars with a beautiful book entitled "Harry's Vacations or Philosophy at Home" by W. C. RICHARDS, for his regular attendance spring the past year. Mrs. J.N. HOGEBOOM January 8, 1888 On Geo. H. LUTYENS' 5 and 10 cent counters may be found many useful articles in tinware [sic], woodenware, iron and steel tools, and many other articles of a useful and ornamental character. He has had a nice trade since the addition of this feature to his business and feels encouraged that he has added many new goods. January 8, 1888 H.H. DOW, who has been engaged in the lumber yard for the past several years is now taking a lay-off. January 8, 1888 Job GREENMAN is still confined to the house with rheumatism. January 8, 1888 Oliver McKENZIE shipped a lot of fat cattle from here to Chicago this week. January 8, 1888 Robert WROTEN has a span of four-year-old colts for sale. January 8, 1888 Herbert KEMP is the quickest workman we have seen hold of a hammer and saw lately. And you bet that he does his work well and it will stand the closest scrunity [sic].
LesN 413 posts Jan 09, 2009 6:28 AM	January 9, 1919 POSTPONED PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at Public Sale on the J.N. HOGEBOOM farm at Fairfield Center, 7 1/2 miles southwest of Tampico, 6 miles northwest of New Bedford, 2 1/2 miles northeast of Thomas, SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1919 commencing at 12 o'clock sharp, the following described property: HORSES AND MULES Team of mules ages 11 and 12, well broke wt. about 1100; black gelding age 5 wt. 1250, bay gelding age 3 wt. 1400, bay gelding age 5 wt. 1300, bay mare age 4 wt. 1250, bay gelding 3 wt 1400, 2 spring colts. 120 HEAD OF CATTLE 120 14 cows some fresh and some springing, 11 heifers 2 yrs. old, 1 hereford 1 yr. old; 50 good feeder steers, 22 good yearling heifers, 6 spring calves. 85 HEAD OF HOGS 85 Brood sows and feeders, 1 stock hog. 1000 Bushels Good Seed Barley. FREE LUNCH AT 11:30 O'CLOCK Terms - Announced at sale. JIM THOMPSON C.C. PLUMLEY, Frank HEWITT & H.E. McKENZIE; Aucts. Geo. SCHUNEMAN, Clerk.
LesN 414 posts Jan 10, 2009 6:32 AM	January 10, 1891 Family Reunion [excerpts] For many years it has been the custom of the members of the CLEVELAND family to hold a reunion each year, and generally the greater part of them meet. This year the rendezvous was at Supervisor Ed. CLEVELAND's, of Hume, Thursday, Jan. 1st. . . . Among those from abroad were Mrs. Geo. CLEVELAND of Blufton, Ala., and Suvala, daughter of Wm. CLEVELAND, who had just returned from Europe. January 10, 1891 Mrs. James McBRIDE returned from her visit to Princeton Monday, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. May BREED. January 10, 1891 Jos. BURKE, of Sterling, Friday received the following telegram from the Pabst Brewing Co., of Milwaukee, Wis., for which he is the local agent: "Wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. Our sales for the past year were over 700,000 barrels, an increase of 115,000. Help us to make sales 850,000 the coming year. - Daily Gazette. January 10, 1891 Two of H.H. HOGEBOOM's children have been quite sick. January 10, 1891 MELVIN & HOGEBOOM of New Bedford are making arrangements to turn over their stock of goods, they sold to the HUNT Bros. January 10, 1891 H.H. DOW was the recipient of a fine New Years gift, in the shape of a gold headed cane, a present from his brother, Harry, of Chicago. January 10, 1891 Benjamin HILL, father of A.D. HILL at one time editor of the Prophetstown Spike, visited with ye editor last Thursday night. January 10, 1891 SOD CORN For the readers of the Tornado Do not the fool anger, while the wise man investigates The useful man is he who explores fore something new No humane parent will glut himself, while his children or neighbor starves Religion may sometimes be expensive; but is less expensive than saloons or tobacco stores It costs some people more to fix some people for a party, than thy pay out to fit themselves for the life beyond If the Bible be true, millionaires and misers in the world, will be paupers and beggars in the world to come The McKinley Bill is a Hobby Horse, made of hemlock, which is filling fingers of commerce chuckfull [sic] of silver The opening of saloons, is like leaving open the gate to a sheepfold, so that the wolves may feast upon the innocent, of the opening of our Sunday School to procuracies who are seeking souls for perdition In nominating men for office, who over heard the question asked, "Can he command the vote of the church?" To a saloon cursed world, the W.C.T.U.s are like so many guardian angles coming weaving green pins of whiter banners and white ribbons, tokens of peace and good intent - they have struck it with the right kind of force, and with the finger of their right hand they will follow their own clew, until they destroy the last brew, and scatter to the four winds the debauching chew. H.H. DOW January 10, 1903 E.A. EMMONS SELLS PITNEY HOTEL E.A. EMMONS who has conducted the Pitney Hotel for the past six months sold it to a former landlord O.D. PITNEY who assumed charge of the hostelry Friday. Mr. EMMONS purchased O.D. PITNEY's residence on shouth main street and will move into it where he will make his home. Mr. and Mrs. William FAR who have tenanted Mr. EMMONS' farm the past year will assist Mr. PITNEY in the hotel both of whom have had experience in that line. Mr. BURNS who was connected with Mr. EMMONS in the hotel and livery business will still continue the livery business. The PITNEY house loses a popular host in the retirement of Mr. EMMONS but gains another good landlord in Mr. PITNEY. Mr. EMMONS friends are pleased to know that he has decided to live in town. January 10, 1903 Tampico's large delegation of college students returned to their respective colleges Monday and Tuesday. Leroy McMILLEN to Cornell college, Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Carl RICHARDSON and Alfred THOMAS to state university; Misses Mary RICHARDSON , Darlene WEST, and Dollie TEACH, Northwestern university; Tracy WYLIE, Northwestern Pharmacy school; Roy McKENZIE, Brown's Business College, Galesburg; Nina RUCH, William and Nellie GRAHAM, Dixon college; Kathryn BURKE, Mary CURRAN and Julia HEINRICKEN, college at Lyons, Iowa; Leroy SHERE, Geneseo Collegiate Institute, Geneseo. January 10, 1903 John COOLEY who lived with Thos. NOON went to Des Moines Monday where he will stay with an uncle during the winter. January 10, 1903 YORKTOWN Jesse SHERE has gone to Geneseo to attend college. John ANDERSON's baby has been quite sick. Mrs. F.H. COOLEY has been visiting at J.H. COOLEY's in Hillsdale. Roy McKENZIE spent a part of his vacation hunting rabbits in our vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. McGRADY and Mrs. Frank LANDWEIR took New Year's dinner at Barney McGRADY's. January 10, 1903 Tampico will have to go dirty as the prospect to start a new laundry in M.G. LOVE's building has been abandoned by the party who proposed to start one. January 10, 1903 The Keystone Manufacturing Company of Rock Falls where H.A. STILSON, formerly of Tampico, inventor of the rotary engine, is employed, was declared bankrupt last Wednesday and a receiver appointed. Mr. STILSON will not hose his position as foreman because the plant will be operated by the receiver. January 10, 1903 The new Christian church will be dedicated Sunday Jan. 25, if the workmen finish their labors as expected. Appropriate ceremonies will be held. The members who have worshipped in Union hall for some time are looking forward to the event with no small degree of satisfaction. January 10, 1903 The billiard, pool and card tables for the club rooms over McKENZIE's store have been installed and the club members are now enjoying their games. A meeting was held Thursday evening at which time a constitution and bylaws were adopted similar to the Sterling club's rules and Friday designated as ladies day. January 10, 1903 I hang wall paper so it doesn't crack off in a week and do painting that looks better than a splash and a dash. Floyd DOW. January 10, 1903 The bridge over the Rock river at Sterling is closed for repairs every day now from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Saturdays. Parties going to Sterling should note the fact as they will be compelled to cross on the ice.

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