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This Week in Tampico History - Week of Jan. 11th
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 415 posts Jan 11, 2009 5:31 AM	January 11, 1896 H.H. HOGEBOOM was around Monday morning settling up this year's dray business. January 11, 1896 Floyd DOW started from town the other day with a traction engine to go to MILLER's some five miles north-east of here. He had pretty good luck on part of the journey but wound up a mile or so this side of his destination by ditching the machine. January 11, 1896 The Whites Harrison telephone people set and erected up a number of instruments in this city with their system leasee. More will be placed in residences and businesses as soon as received from the manufacturer. January 11, 1896 B.D. GREENMAN has put in one of the Bell telephones at his drug store. He now has one of each kind. Guess he can reach anyone and anywhere he wants now. January 11, 1896 PITNEY says it is difficult to find places to buy what milk he needs for the hotel. He says it would pay to keep winter cows as well as summer cows. Let some one try it. January 11, 1896 Delos CRADDOCK says the weather is warm and refreshing down where he has moved, to Dundee, Miss. They had a little cold snap there last week, the coldest they had had for years. January 11, 1907 Can't Buy Bad Butter Several of the Tampico merchants are refusing to buy colored or rancid butter or ancient eggs because of the pure food law which became operative January 1. The merchants claim they and the sellers lay themselves liable to a heavy fine for trafficing in these things and hence do not propose to run any risk. Formerly rancid butter and shady eggs could be shipped to Chicago but they cannot be any longer. Just recently a merchant here refused to buy some colored butter. The only safe rule now for farmers is to leave coloring matter out of the butter and bring in fresh eggs as the latter will all be candled before being accepted. Stale butter with an odor like a rendering factory won't go any more. January 11, 1907 Dr. G.D. SHOOP, the Eye Man will be at PITNEY's Hotel in Tampico, January 17 and 18. Consultation Free. January 11, 1907 We sell the "American" and "Electric Weld" Woven Wire Fence, the two best fences made. A. SMITH & Bro. January 11, 1907 Misses Mina and Minerva LYON went to Sterling Tuesday evening where they attended the banquet and entertainment given by the Sterling Business college. While in Sterling they were guests of Miss Minnie RISTOW.
LesN 416 posts Jan 12, 2009 4:49 AM	January 12, 1895 The Fairfield Camp M.W.A. has moved its headquarters from Woodmen Hall Fairfield to Yorktown. It is rumored that the hall will be used for church purposes hereafter. Last Edited by on Jan 12, 2009 4:50 AM
LesN 417 posts Jan 13, 2009 6:50 AM	January 13, 1894 H.H. DOW and wife, who went to Oregon to spend the winter, have returned to Minier, this state, and are expected home soon. The climate out in Oregon did not agree with Tip, but he invested upon fruit while there and got some satisfaction form the trip after all. January 13, 1894 Last Saturday Elder BARTLETT administered the rite of baptism to eleven converts, at the baptistery of the Baptist church of this place who were as follows: Mrs. Dr. S. M. GREEN, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose SHERE, Mrs. V. McKENZIE, Mrs. FIELDS, Mrs. Frank COOLEY, Mrs. Jacob WINCHELL, Mrs. Flavel MORRILL, Mr. and Mrs. Jed McKENZIE and Mr. UNDERHILL. There have been others converted, among whom are Mrs. Hi McKENZIE, Mrs. Robt. McKENZIE and daughter Maude, Mrs. Allie HUNTER, Miss Edith McKENZIE and others. It is expected that the rite of baptism will be again administered next Sunday. January 13, 1905 SURPRISE PARTY ON CARL RICHARDSON A number of young people gave the Champaign boys a fairwell party at the home of Carl RICHARDSON Saturday evening. The objects of this social gathering was so wholly unaware of the proceedigns as to be spending the evening at the skating rink. While the delegation was sent to the hall, the ladies indulged in "Center Eticquette." The sides were chosen and charades representing the titles of books; Lucile, Oliver Twist, Lamp Lighter and others. The fortune teller prophesied the future. Refreshments were served in a very unique form. Those present were, Miss Hattie and Irene TURNER, Elsie MUCKRIDGE,, Garica KEMP, Rhoda LYON, Minnie CROSS, Bertha ENGLE, Clara BREWER and Miss CHAMBERLAIN. Messrs. Henry BRILL, Homer TURNER, Frank BUREN [BURDEN??}, Alfred THOMAS, Jay CANTLIN, Carl RICHARDSON and Lisle BARNARD. January 13, 1905 Bert PRATT, mail carrier on route No. 4 had a warm time one day last week. A small stove in his buggy used to heat it, set the bottom of the box on fire and there was some hustling for a short time until it was extinquished. January 13, 1905 H.H. BURNS SELLS HIS LIVERY BARN H.H. BURNES [sic] sold his livery barn late last week to O.D. PITNEY and Louis OLDS. Possession was given at once and Mr. OLDS is in charge of the barn. Mr. PITNEY is a well known Tampico citizen and formerly proprietor of the PITNEY hotel. Mr. OLDS is a bustling young man who has a thorough knowledge of the business by having worked for Mr. BURNS for some time. Mr. BURNES who retires, will devote his time to the creamery, he and E.A. EMMONS recently purchased. Jauary 13, 1905 YORKTOWN F.A. COOLEY has started to fill his ice house. F.E. FOY is quite nicely settled in his new store. Mr. and Mrs. A.O HUNTER spent Sunday in Tampico.. John OWENTS has been very ill of appendicitus but is reported better. He is under the care of Dr. BOHNETT. Mr. and Mrs. Albert McKENZIE expect to move to their new home in Princeton soon. We regret losing them from our vicinity. January 13, 1905 The littled two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton TEACH broke his collar bone Sunday. The little fellow fell from his high chair stiking the floor hard enough to break the bone. January 13, 1905 Mrs. W. A. HEIN and Jennie KNOX drove to Sterling Saturday. January 13, 1905 For a good shave or hair cut to to Fisher the barber, under PITNEY's store. Satisfaction Guaranteed. January 13, 1905 The Methodist Aid society will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo. FORWARD. January 13, 1905 Morrell FOY who resided four miles north of here has moved to Rock Falls and will assist in VanDREW's meat shop. January 13, 1905 J.J. ELLSWORTH the Chicago horse buyer will be here Friday and Saturday Jan. 13 and 14 for 100 head of horses. January 13, 1905 The following was among the real estate transfers made at Morrison this week. Harlow SMITH to William N. SMITH land in Hume $17,000. January 13, 1905 Fred ALLEN's best friends passed him up this week all on account of a disguise occassioned by having his pate shaved and his mustache cut off. January 13, 1905 Miss Inez REMINGTON entertained a number of her young friends last week Friday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Earl SMITH. Games were played keeping the young people busy with merriment. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed themselves. January 13, 1905 Robert COLLINS has entirely recovered from the terrible accident which occurred some time ago resulting in the loss of his arm in a corn shredder. He is able to be about and says he is feeling good - what there is left of him. January 13, 1905 H.C. PITNEY and his force of clerks have been busy all week rearanging the goods in his and the McKENZIE building. The walls of both rooms are being touched up and everything put in good shape. January 13, 1905 Tax Collector Fred FRANCE expects to receive the tax books from Morrison some time next week, probably the 20th or 21st. He has not decided yet where his office will be but says he wants a place where there is a big fire. January 13, 1905 Jay CATLIN returned to his college work at the state university at Urbana Monday. Vernon GLASSBURN left the same day to resume his studies at Kenyon Military Acadamey, Gambler, Ohio and Clark McXXXLEN returned to his law work at Ann Arbor. January 13, 1916 JOB GREENMAN GRANTED A DIVORCE Job E. GREENMAN was granted a divorce last week Thursday at Morrison from his wife Julia GREENMAN, the charge being desertion. She has been residing in Chicago with her children for more than twon years. They were married in Oct. 1904 and live together here until two years ago when she went to Chicago. January 13, 1916 OBITUARY OF GRANDMA THACKABERRY Death called Grandma THACKABERRY Tuesday evening, Jan. 4, at seven o’clock, at the THACKABERRY residence where she had made her home with her daughter for nearly twenty-five years. She had been perfectly well, and several times spoke of her happiness in the Xmas season, and her last illness came as a great shock to the family. She was suddenly stricken with pneumonia early Friday morning and gradually faded until Tuesday evening when she quietly passed from this life into eternity. From the first day of her illness she realized that the end had come, and was satisfied that it should be so. Her thoughts remained clear until Tuesday, and she made her final requests to her children from time to time, and spoke of arrangements for her funeral. Altho [sic] nearly ninety-eight years old her strength was that of a woman many years younger. She still insisted on helping in the household duties, and as had been her custom, always was up early every morning until the day she was stricken. She hated sloth as a deadly sin, and life and ambition were one with her, giving her the spirit of helpfulness and interest in the welfare of others that endeared her to all who know her. Mary GRIGG was born in Ireland, May 6, 1818. As a young woman she lived in Dublin where she marred Marcus THACKABERRY, Feb. 9, 1846, and soon after came to New York City. She lived in Connecticut for a while and in Pennsylvania for about three years. The “Western movement” brot [sic] her with her family to Princeton in 1852; they came by the great waterway that was the best means of travel in thos pioneer days, following the great river courses from Pittsburg to Peru. In 1857 she came to Fairfield township. She was the mother of nine children: Mary Jane, Anna E., William H., Israel C., Marcella R., Milton L., Marcus R., Mary A., and Alvaretta P. All but Mary Jane grew to manhood and womanhood. Her husband died in 1888. Three children survive: Mrs. W.B. EMMONS of Rock Falls, M.R. THACKABERRY of Sterling and Mrs. F.C. THACKABERRY. There are also fifteen grandchildren. She had requested that her grandson Frank conduct the funeral service and read the text “for what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole earth and lose his own soul.” She asked that her grand sons might be pall bearers. The funeral was conducted from the house Thursday at eleven o’clock and burial was in the Fairfield-Greenville cemetery. Everything was done as she wished. Rev. WOLFE of New Bedford offered prayer, and Mrs. Jennie MAXWELL and Mrs. Jay RUSSELL sang. Cristian [sic] hope and faith marked her daily life She believed in prayer as a strength and guide for her life, and knew the peace of God that kept her. It can truly be said of her, “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.” As she had often wished, her three children were with her at the last. “Abide with me! Fast falls the even tide! The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs on to life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all ground I see. Oh, thou who changest not, abide with me.” January 13, 1916 NEW POSTMASTER APPOINTED AT THOMAS The Thomas postoffice [sic] is to be removed January 15 back to the store of Will THOMAS where it used to be several years ago and the same old genial postmaster, Will THOMAS, is to again take up his duties for Uncle Sam on that date. The office was in the JENSEN store and when Mr. JENSEN sold out, his successors did not care to handle it, hence the appointment of Mr. THOMAS. January 13, 1916 EVERYBODY’S HAVING IT NOW Our neighboring village of Yorktown is having its share of sickness along with the rest of us and Dr. WEBER, the physician who recently located there is fast getting acquainted, and is kept on the jump all the time. Yorktown people say that he Dr. [sic] is a dandy good fellow and is building up a good practice by his careful attention to business and patients. January 13, 1916 FURNITURE WAGON TIPS OVER A furniture wagon driven by young FORSTER and a companion of Sterling and containing a casket, chairs etc. for the FOLEY funeral, ran off the culvert at the BINGENHEIMER corner two miles north east of Tampico last Thursday evening and was tipped over. Neither of the men were hurt nor the contents of the wagon injured. The team was brought back to Tampico, where PARENT’s truck was secured and the load was taken to FOLEY’s by Mack PARENT. January 13, 1916 L.B. SCHNEIDER made a business trip to Morrison Monday. January 13, 1916 Mrs. Amanda SHANKS is reported to be quite ill at her home on Joy street. January 13, 1916 Mrs. Matt HUTTON of Freeport was here last week at the home of Jos. TEACH. January 13, 1916 Mrs. Tillie MEYERS went down to Joliet last week Saturday for a visit among friends. January 13, 1916 Jack RYAN came home Tuesday morning from a visit of the past week with his parents in Erie. January 13, 1916 Mrs. S.M. HARRINGTON was called to Coleta Monday by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Harold MAXWELL> January 13, 1916 L.A. WHEELOCK and N. McKENZIE of Rock Falls were in attendance at the telephone meeting here Monday. January 13, 1916 Mrs. M. SCHNEIDER and sons who reside on a farm north of Deer Grove expect to have a closing out sale soon and move to Sterling. January 13, 1916 Miss Eunice McCLURE was compelled to stay away form her school duties Monday morning on account of illness and Mrs. C.A. SMITH filled the vacancy. January 13, 1916 Mrs. LOOMIS and Mrs. Bert McCRADY of Prophetstown were guests at the home of Barney McCRADY Tuesday and attended the installation of the officers of the White Shrine in the evening. January 13, 1916 Harry RICE, who underwent an operation at the Sterling hospital two weeks ago arrived home Monday of this week feeling much better. It will be about another week before he can get out and around. January 13, 1916 Prof. FREDERICKS, a music teacher of Prophetstown, has been obliged to give up his work for a season and take a needed rest as he finds himself nearly all in. At present he is putting in the time in Davenport. January 13, 1916 J.M. PHELPS, District Supt. of the M.E. Church in this district was in Tampico Monday holding quarterly conference. He went overland from here to Sterling Monday afternoon. January 13, 1916 Cards received from Mr. and Mrs. F.A. BREWER state they were enjoying the sights of New York City Thursday and Friday of last week while enroute to Washington, D.C. January 13, 1916 Deputy game and fish warden, Roy L. PHELPS, of Sterling, was in Tampico Tuesday calling on the City clerk and while here called at the Tornado office. He states that he finds things in good shape here and that enough hunting licenses are issued here to show that there is not much chance for him to have anything unfavorable to report from this locality. January 13, 1916 The Harmony Club will meet with Mrs. L.E. CHAPIN on Thursday afternoon. January 13, 1916 Father DuFOUR is confined to his home with a severe attack of la-grippe. His friends will be sorry to learn of this since he was just recovering from a siege of sickness which had kept him from his duties for some time. His speedy recovery is hoped for. January 13, 1916 J. Leroy GLASSBURN, who recently disposed of his interests in the Grand theater here has closed a contract for the general agency of the American Bankers Accident & Health Co. and will have charge of Whiteside, Bureau and Henry counties. He will take up his duites Feb. 1. His family will continue to reside in Tampico. January 13, 1916 Mrs. John CORDES, accompanied by here daughter, Anna, and a sister, Mrs. REMMERS, of Freeport, returned Saturday of the last week from Rochester, Minn., where they had gone to consult Mayo Bros. about the health of Mrs. CORDES. She came back feeling improved in health and it is hoped the improvement will continue. January 13, 1916 George ISHERWOOD is confined to his home with a genuine attack of lagrippe which was feared for time might develop into pneumonia, but at this writing he is improving and it is hoped by his friends that he will soon be out again. During his absences the Tornado is being got out by Foremen BEAN and ex-Formen TUGGLE, and if our readers have any complaint to make on this week’s issue, we as that you kindly wait till the boss gets back. January 13, 1916 BURDEN’S OPERA HOUSE On Saturday evening a three reel drama and a one real comedy [sic]. Mrs. A. C. BURDEN will sing: “Hello, Hawaii How Are You?” and “My Laddie,” a Scotch love song. January 13, 1916 Lloyd PRATT is unable to be at his work at the Farmers’ Elevator on account of being lade up at home with pneumonia. January 13, 1916 MYSTIC WORKERS INSTALL OFFICERS The Mystic Workers had a record breaking crowd in attendance at the installation services Tuesday evening, there being over 150 present. John DALEY was the installing officer. The members and friends met at the Woodman hall where all partook of the bountiful feed prepared by the committee consisting of creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, scalloped oysters, salad, pickles, olives celery , coffee, brick ice cream and cake. They then proceeded to BURDEN’s opera house where the installation of the officers took place. After this part of the evening’s program was finished, the hall was cleared ad DARBY’s orchestra appeared on the scene. About seventy-five couples were in attendance at the dance which followed and the writer has been unable so far to find anyone but what had the best time of their lives. Everything went off nicely which shows the capability of the different committees having the arrangements in charge and the large crowd compared with the inclement weather proves the Mystics among the leaders in Fraternal organizations in Tampico. January 13, 1916 SHRINERS INSTALL OFFICERS The White Shrine installed officers Tuesday evening and a fair attendance was present considering the weather and roads. On account of the bad roads there were many of the other towns in the circuit that had expected to be present who were unable to get here. Jesse VanBIBBER acted as the installing officer and handled the work nicely. Later in the evening dainty luncheon was served and a profitable evening spent by all. January 13, 1916 Write E.M. PETERSON, Princeton, IL, for 5 per cent farm loans, 5 to 10 years time with prepayment privileges. January 13, 1916 The Chicago Bio-Scenogrpah Co. closed their engagement at the Grand this “Wednesday” evening. The entertainment will consist of five reels and in addition all local views that have been taken during their stay will be shown. This will make a big show and one worth your price of admission. January 13, 1916 NOTICE Two packages were found in our buggy Christmas eve, evidently put there by mistake. Owner may have packages by proving property. Jens RASMUSSEN. January 13, 1916 COUNTY COURT NEWS Estate of Albert E. BEECHER, deceased. Inventory filed and approved. Warrant of appraisement ordered issued to Samuel P. BEGHTOL, Henry WERLE and Edward GROVE. GREENMAN vs. GREENMAN. Defendant called and defaulted. Divorce granted to Job E. GREENMAN.
LesN 418 posts Jan 14, 2009 5:30 AM	January 14, 1899 The W.C.T.U. will meet with Mrs. LOGAN, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. H.B. BOYER, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 19th, at 2:30 o'clock. All are cordially invited. January 14, 1899 Willaim T. PARENT has got his diploma as an embalmer from the Illinois State Board of Health, which states that he passed a satisfactory examination in anatomy, sanitary science and embalming. January 14, 1899 Miss Jennie HOGEBOOM and Miss Ida HOWLETT took the train Thursday evening for Denrock, and then made a visit to Lyndon returning home Monday. January 14, 1899 Surprised The friends and neighbors gathered at the home of T.A. SANDERS, near Yorktown last Thursday evening and gave him and his estimable wife a grand surprise. There were present: Messrs. and Mesdames: x?.C. OWENS, B.F. DOW, M.R THACKABERRY, H.A. BOOTH, W. KNOWLTON, J.E. BUNKER, Frank SEELEY, P.K. JOHNSON, Geo. JOHNSON, L.C. RUSSELL, Frank COOLEY, W.M. BROOKS, Swan ANDERSON, R.H. McKENZIE. A sumptuous repast was served and all did justice to themselves and the palatable viands spread before them. January 14, 1920 Miss Millie LUTYENS was tendered a reception by members of the Christian church at the church Monday evening. There were about seventy five present and the evening was spent socially. Mrs. J.E. REAGAN on behalf of the guests presented Miss LUTYENS a purse of about $10. Refreshments were served and everyone present voiced their congratualations to Miss LUTYENS on her coming marriage to Forrest E. BESS.
LesN 419 posts Jan 15, 2009 5:33 PM	January 15, 1887 San Francisco was visited by an earthquake last Tuesday, the shock lasting several seconds. January 15, 1887 The poultry house is booming again. January 15, 1887 Charley ALDRICH was reported on the sick list Tuesday. January 15, 1887 Alden BOOTH had a slight shock of paralysis last Monday. January 15, 1887 Mrs. J.W. WHITE is visiting with her parents at Rock Falls. January 15, 1887 Revival meetings were started at the M.E.Church Thursday night. January 15, 1887 O.B. KELSEN is able to be at his shop and oversee to his business again. January 15, 1887 Oysters, Oysters, by the can or dish – stews or raws, at LaDUE Grocery. January 15, 1887 Is your house insured? If not you had better attend to it, as these are bad times for a fire. January 15, 1887 Prophetstown is sadly in need of a revival, so says a correspondent to the xxx xxxx. January 15, 1887 B.M. DeGROFF will be pleased to serve his many friends at the FARWELL Block Store, Sterling, Ill. January 15, 1887 The old settlers of Bureau county propose to erect a log cabin on the fair grounds in Princeton this year. January 15, 1887 Non-smokers digest there food in six hours, while smokers require twelve hours. – N.Y. Medical Abstract. January 15, 1887 It must be exhilarating sport to slide down a toboggan chute when the velocity require is at the rate of ninety-three miles per hour. January 15, 1887 Progressive euchre is the game just now and denisons of some of the neighboring towns are fairly “carried away” with the game. January 15, 1887 Price of Millinery marked town one fifth. A large Stock of Knit Goods and Silk Mufflers Cheap, at Miss HIGDAY’s January 15, 1887 The Sentinel says L.F. SULLIVAN received a sever scalp wound by a falling tree, while cutting wood in the timber near Morrison. January 15, 1887 If you want to rent or buy a house or houses in the village of Tampico, if you want to buy a farm or farms, call on J.F. LEONARD. January 15, 1887 It is estimated that there is 400,000 tons of California wheat in sight, a surplus of 8,000,000 bus [sic] more than is needed for home consumption. January 15, 1887 The court house building at Oregon, Ogle county, don’t seem to suit Judge EUSTACE, who calls it an old shell and other wise condemns it. January 15, 1887 If you are in need of a sewing machine, do not buy until you have found out what you can do with us. We sell at prices clear below them all. January 15, 1887 Desire MOOR and Plenty MOOR are the names of two sisters now in Washington. Any one can Desire Moore but to get Plenty Moore is not so easily done. January 15, 1887 Some one who has tried the experiment says that show windows can be kept clear of frost and ice accumulation by rubbing with a cloth dipped in glycerine. January 15, 1887 Hon. J.W. WHITE was home to spend Sunday last. He left for Springfield on the evening train Monday to be there in time to cast a vote for Unites States Senator. January 15, 1887 Ed. MaCOMBER last a valuable mare last Monday. The animal had been ill for several days but the nature of her illness could not be ascertained so as to give her relief. January 15, 1887 John G. ROGERS, Chief Justice of the Circuit Court was stricken down with heart disease and dies in a dry goods store in Chicago while attending to the settlement of a bill. January 15, 1887 A subscription paper was circulated about town last Tuesday receiving donations for the purpose of purchasing a horse for Rev. STRINGER to take the plase of the one he lost last week. January 15, 1887 Squire LEONARD says, “The backbone of the hard timers is broken and we are entering upon a more prosperous area.” We hope so and trust our progress will be rapid and sure. January 15, 1887 After the skate last Saturday night, those in attendance indulged in a little dance. CAIN & JACKSON are trying to make their Saturday night’s skate very pleasant and agreeable. January 15, 1887 LaMoille has a toboggan slide. Wm. MARRIOT, Jr., and W.E. HEATHCOTE are the proprietors and managers. Why don’t some enterprising chap build a toboggan slide here. It’s paying card. January 15, 1887 A bill has been presented in the House, by Mr. FULLER, which proposes to limit the interest rate to 6 per cent. Everybody but money loaners will be pleased to have the bill successfully put through the mill. January 15, 1887 Prof. M.E. KELLY’s lecture, “Hinderences [sic] to Education,” is being well received. The Prof. is a fluent, earnest talker, and having been for many years a teacher is posted upon the subject he has chose for his discourse. January 15, 1887 PARKER, of Rock Falls News, has lately become a grandpa. The news was telegraphed him from the far west; but the message did not state whether it was a girl or a boy. PARKER telegraphed back to ascertain the sex of the child, and has by this time found out and is prepared to “set ‘em up.” Better call and congratulate him. January 15, 1887 This week we finished a little contract of printing of three thousand note and letter heads and six thousand bank checks, one-half of which were bound 35 to 50 in a book, for J.W. GLASSBURN & Sons. These gentlemen know that the Tornado office does good work, at reasonable prices, and what is better they believe in patronizing home firs, outsiders afterwards. January 15, 1887 The weather moderated; but a strong east wind is blowing and is very cold. January 15, 1887 Over 800,000 steerage passengers were landed at Castle Garden during the year of 1886. January 15, 1887 H.E. BROWN became a Woodmen last Wednesday evening. Tampico Camp No. 9, now numbers 66. January 15, 1887 Hannibal HAMLIN had a brother named Julius Cesar CINCINATUS, and his four sisters bore the names of Europe, Asia, Australia, and America. January 15, 1887 It is proposed to pension the families of the men who lost there lives defending the Maine game law. The heart of the Pine Tree State beasts warmly for the native moose. January 15, 1887 A bill to prohibit the pool-sellign on sporting or other matters, and providing a penalty of $2,000 or imprisonment for one year, was introduced Tuesday in the Illinois House. January 15, 1887 J.M. BICKFORD, of the firm BRICKFORD & FLEXER, of Rock Falls, manufacturers of the Aldery Butter Color, made the Tornado office a call Tuesday, while in Tampico placing his butter color on sale. January 15, 1887 WILLETT says this is a prosperous section to live in and known it for he has gained twenty-five pounds in weight since he came here. Talk about hard times and short crops when a man can accumulate bodily wealth in such proportions. January 15, 1887 Harry GIFFORD sniffed the fresh outdoor air last Sunday, for the fist time in two months. Charley ALDRICH drove around to the house and Harry was lifted into the cutter and taken to Mr. ALDRICH’s home where he was most pleasantly entertained during the afternoon. January 15, 1887 At the time the Republicans stepped down and out there were 285 Republicans employed in the Custom House in New Orleans, 275 of that number have been removed and Democrats have taken their places. Civil service reform is not much of a cord in the South. January 15, 1887 Frank THOMAS has our thanks for Los Angeles papers. The Evening Express of Dec. 31st, has sever columns devoted to a review summery of the business and improvements of that city and adjacent country and a flattering prediction for the future out-look of the Southern California. January 15, 1887 At about 9 nine o’clock Tuesday morning John HARRINGTON, the fireman at H.D. BURT & Son’s flouring mill in this city started to open a keg of Monarch Boiler Compound, used for cleaning the scales from boilers. He bent over the keg and struck the head a few light blows when the contents exploded, filling his eyes with the burning fluid. Dr. LEACH, occultist, examined HARRINGTON’s eyes and said they were badly burned. The keg contained 140 pounds of the compound. – Fulton Journal. January 15, 1887 Rev. F.C. MARSHALL, of Moran Park, will preach in the Baptist Church next Sunday morning. January 15, 1887 The light rain of Thursday evening terminated in a snow storm and by the next morning about two inches of snow had fallen. January 15, 1887 MARRIED LaRUE-GRISWOLD – At the M.E. Parsonage, in Prophetstown, Dec., 30th, 1886, by Rev. J.L. BAKCUS, Mr. John H. LaRUE and Miss Nellie M. GRISWOLD, both of Tamico HALSTEAD-ULM – At the residence of Mr. John MILLER, Sterling, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 11th, 1887, by Rev. E. BROWN, Mr. S. Warren HALSTEAD, of Hahnaman, and Miss Lillie ULM, of Sterling, Ill. January 15, 1887 Clearing Sale. Everything in the line of Millinery, Notions, and Knit Goods, and Special Bargins in Ladies’ Pants and Vests that have been selling for 50c., a piece are now selling for 38c. Children’s for 25c a piece. Mrs. D. P. ALDRICH. January 15, 1887 MEMORY TEAR. Of the birds that wing the air on Tennessee’s grand shore, The Alabama nightingale they told me o’er and o’er; When BUELL’s men on Shiloh’s field lie morning all around Sang for the boys in blue and the calm old moon went nown. Of all the weapons through weal or woe love long has had its sway; But ambitions men make war and laws then draft our sons away As if we had no more to do in the wide world urbane; But stay at home raise sons for bold renown and fame. With all the daughters of our land on Columbia’s wide domain, None seem so true in goodness, as those that suffered pain, With ruined hopes and long good-byes for fallen here lads That faced the boom of cannon of the fires iron clads. Of all the sunny vineland hills or domes of deep toned bells, None like those of Huntsville will cause any hear to swell. Go weave a garland for the youth, with roses write his fame, And brush the moss from the stone that hides that beautiful name. -Rosanna KEMP.
LesN 420 posts Jan 16, 2009 6:29 AM	January 16, 1897 Owen WICKENS and wife were guests of Wallace McKENZIE and wife to dinner last Sunday. January 16, 1897 Hiland HOGEBOOM has recovered from his late illness so he was able to take command of his dray last Monday morning. January 16, 1897 W.W. LANE of West Pullman, was in town Saturday and made the Torndao office a short business call. He came here to make out the lease of his farm near Yorktown for the coming year. January 16, 1897 Ed ROSS and his sister, Mrs. CADWALADER of Ohio came down here and attended the Owl Party last week Friday. January 16, 1897 Claude LOVE's little child that was so ill last week, is now reported as recovering. January 16, 1897 FROM YORKTOWN Mrs. Wm. GREENMAN visited with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest McKENZIE, from Saturday until Monday. Pleasy DOW has gone to Missouri, where he intends to make his future home; his family will go in the spring. Little Hazel VanDREW has been visiting with her sister Miss Amy and aunt, Jennie COOLEY, of the past week. John COOLEY was here again to see about the creamery business. John is a hustler. Frank LANDWAIR went to Hooppole Thursday to attend his uncle, Will LANDWAIR's sale. January 16, 1897 Mrs. D.P. ALDRICH was called to Rock Island last week by the serious illness of her sister's son. January 16, 1897 Jesse FARRINGTON is talking of buying two lots of H.H. HOGEBOOM upon which he expects to build his residence in the spring. January 16, 1919 FORDS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH STARTERS The new Sedan and Coupe Ford cars are to have starters according to announcements received at the Ford garage here by Manager J. Leroy GLASSBURN. The Sedans will sell for $925 and the coupes for $775 equipped with starters. None but the closed car models of the Fords will be equipped with starters which are said to be something new in the starter line and built right in the mortor something like the magnetos are. The new cars are being awaited with considerable interst here. January 16, 1919 SNOW BALLING PROHIBITED Boys who throw snow balls on Main street or throw snow balls at girls will be arrested and fined according to notice published elsewhere in The Tornado by the city authorities. Several of the smaller girls have been struck by hard snow balls and in some cases injured so badly that they were compelled to stay out of school. The parents of the girls who have received black eyes and other injuries by the carelessness of the boys have made complaint and now all boys who throw snow balls on Main street or at the girls will be arrested.
LesN 421 posts Jan 17, 2009 4:06 AM	January 17, 1891 Two of H.H. HOGEBOOM's children have been quite sick. January 17, 1891 Richard SMITH has adopted a bright five-year-old boy. Richard is bound to have a boy in the family. January 17, 1891 If you want a bargain call on, N.J. HOGEBOOM & Son. January 17, 1903 Jenny Lind Cake One pint of sifted flour, three tablespoonfuls of melted butter, one cupful of sugar, one egg, a half teaspoon of soda dissolved in a teacupful of milk, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar and a little nutmeg are required for this cake. It will not sing, but it will make you ask for more. - N.Y.Herald. January 17, 1903 Theodore ROOSEVELT's first ancestor to come to this country was Klaas Mortnesen Van ROOSEVELT, who arrived from the Netherlands in 1649. It did not take him long to become a prosperous burgher in New Amsterdam. January 17, 1903 The Tampico Creamery company was incorporated last Saturday at Springfield. The capital stock is $4,000 and the incorporators are A.S. BREWER, Alf. SMITH and W.H. HARRISON. In the articles of incorporation it is stated that the company is organized to manufacture butter and cheese. The incorporation of the creamery puts it on a reliable business basis and assures the patrons that it is a responsible business.

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