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A g p y y g ylimpse into yesterday throughout the Sauk Valleygglimpse into yesterday throughout the Sauk Valley
Looking BackLooking BackOld pictures coupled with memories take us back in time where we recall both pleasantries and tragedies.
Area residents gathered all the pictures they could !nd to help us piece together yesterday - a time way back when.
December 31, 2014
A supplement to Sauk Valley Media Captions were written from information supplied by the owners of the photographs.
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Mueller Conservatory of Music - 1937
Students of the Mueller Conservatory of Music, 119 1/2 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, posed.commemorating their second annual recital on May 16, 1937. The music school was above the A&P Grocery Store and adjacent to Fanelli’s Confectionery at 117 S. Galena Ave. Repre-sentatives of Mueller Conservatory went door to door getting parents to agree to have their children take tenor banjo, violin and guitar lessons. The instructors were Arthur Blocher and his wife, who lived in Amboy. Some of the names of students are known; if anyone knows any missing names of students, please contact Harold Johnson at 288-3009. Pictured from left are: first row - John Pearson, Dean Wentling, unknown, unknown, Carroll Vickery, Frank Muhlebach; second row - Oscar Gard-ner Jr., Katherine Hawks, Delores Frerichs, unknown, unknown, unknown, Wayne Pope, Walter White, Robert Cramer, Keith Clark; third row - Charles Adams, unknown, Gerald Lester, Glen Godt, unknown, Robert Wentling, Dorothy Hawks, unknown, unknown, Mrs. Arthur Blocher (instructor); fourth row - Arthur Blocher (instructor), Harold Johnson, Russell Eller, unknown, Ray Johnson, LaVerne Gardner, James Traynor, Kenneth Cramer, George Kobler; fifth row - Jane Sharp, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, William Boehme, Allan Sommers, unknown, unknown; sixth row - Franklin For-man, Jack Buchanan, unknownAll photos submitted by Herold D. Johnson
Left: Lee County Light and Power
Co. Horse and Buggy days
1914 era
Picture taken in Amboy. The men
at the extreme left and fourth from
left are unidentified. Others are
left to right Charlie Coakley, Bill
Bradley, Short Sterns, Patty Mcghel
and Lee Bowes.
In those days a lot of men
called transients would come
to town, get a job, stay for a pay
check or two and move on.
Left: Lee County Light and Power Co.100 years ago
The year was 1914 and the locationwas Logan Ave. and 9th St. looking North. The crew of linemen was converting a street lighting circuit from arc lighting to incandescent lighting. From top to bottom on the left side of pole are Harry Johnson, father of Harold Johnson and the late Raymond Johnson, Red Barnes and John Bradley. From top to bottom on right side of pole are Jim Johnson, a transient from Arkansas, Happy Meurer and Patty Mighells. “Dad” Drum-mond standing on the ground. The horses were named Jack and Rabbit.
Above: Lee County Light and Power Co., 1914 Era Picture taken in Dixon on River St. next to Formerly Newman’s garage, now a parking lot for KSB employees. It was a Cooper Shop (Barrel maker) The men pictured with the mascot on the wagon are Ray Haley and Harry Minnihan. In the group standing, men at extreme right and fourth from left are unidentified. Others left to right are Dave Kelly, Bill Bradley, George Rock and John Burke.
Established 1832
Mayor James Burke
CommissionersDavid Blackburn,Colleen Brechon,Je!rey Kuhn,
Dennis Considine
Incorporated 1859Established 1851
Established 1854
113 S. Peoria, Ave.Dixon, IL
815-284-2222
3200 E. Lincolnway,Sterling, Illinois815-625-3600
Established 1860H.I. Lincoln Store
136 North Elm StreetFranklin Grove, IL 61031
815-456-3030
Lincoln Highway AssociationNational Headquarters
Established 1872
Dixon Family YMCA815-288-9622www.d ixonymca .org
Established 1880
Franklin GroveBank
108 North Elm StreetFranklin Grove, IL 61031
815-456-2311
Established 1883
201W. 1st St., Dixon, IL(815) 284-6626
www.treinsjewelry.com
Established 1889
Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA2505 YMCA Way, Sterling
815-535-9622
Established 1897
Jones Funeral HomePatrick Jones, Sr.
Dixon204 S. Ottawa288-2241
Amboy303 E. Main857-2611
One Family Serving Other Families Since 1997
Patrick Jones, Jr.
Established 1909
100 E. LeFevre Road • Sterling, IL 61081www.cghmc.com
Established 1910
1991 Industrial Drive • Sterling, IL815-626-2727 • 877-626-2724
www.pinney.com
formerly Rock River Printers
Established 1919 Established 1987Helping you protect what’s mostimportant
TraceyHemminger815-625-4876
Established 1926
Route 52 North • Sublettewww.vaessenbrothers.com
“Great Deals - Great Service Since 1926”
815-849-5232or1-800-227-5203815-849-5251After 6pm
Established 1930
MMooddeerrnn SShhooee SShhoopp“Expert Shoe Repair Service”
1309 N. Galena Ave. F Dixon F 1-815-284-3007Mon - Fri 8 am - 7pm • Sat 8 am - 4 pm
IL CC 1594MCI CCMC 87113
2812 Pine Street • Rock Falls, Illinois815-625-1282
RELIABLE • AFFORDABLE • PROFESS IONALKim Thome, 3rd Generation Owner, Since 1937
ABLE • PROFESS IONAL
Established 1937
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Established 1937
1679 Hoover Road,Deer Grove, IL 61243
815-438-5282
ASK ABOUT OURFAMILY SIZECHICKEN BOXESWhite, Dark or Mixed!
Established 1940
Russ’ AutomotiveService & Towing
Carr Oil319 W. Everett, Dixon • 815.288.9345
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-Noon“We opened back in 1940 and have been
locally owned ever since”
Established 1944
402 Locust StreetSterling, IL 61081
DOWNTOWN STERLINGwww.sterlingtheater.com
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STERLING THEATERWe Love Movies. We Live Movies.
For movies and showtimes, or eventand party info, call: 815-632-3708
Established 1951
101 East 2nd Street(Downtown Sterling)815-625-4121
KNUTSENCABINETS & COUNTERTOPS
Area’s Leader in Customer Satisfaction, with PersonalizedDesigns, Affordable - Quality Products & Professional Installation
2708 West 4th StreetSterling, IL 61081(815) 625-8290
Established 111999555111 Established 1952
2 1 8 L o c u s t S t . , S t e r l i n g6 2 5 - 7 9 6 9 ( f o r c a r r y o u t )
DINING HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 11 am-9 pm; Friday: 11 am-10 pm & Saturday: 10 am-10 pmBAR HOURS: 8 am-1 am
Family OwnedBusiness
For Over 60 years!
Fine Mexican Food & American Favorites
Established 1953
101 E. 2nd Street, Sterling815-625-0937
www.plainwellbrass.com
Fireplaces, Gas Logs, StovesWholesale Plumbing Suppliesi G S
61 Years in Business
Established 1954
Lyle DirksAuctioneer
“Thank you for your business in 2014.”1704 16th Avenue • Sterling • (815) 626-3358
Established
3 Generations of Bob!“At Your Service To Help.”
400 First Avenue • Rock Falls(815) 626-3849
Website: [email protected] 187197 • ILL C.C.71901 MC-CR
1956 with Bob & Russ1984 Became Bonnell Downtown Sunoco1988 Bonnell Repair & Towing, Inc.
Established 1960
1385 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL 61021(815) 284-3819 • www.bonnell.com
Established 1963
1203 W. 4th Street,Sterling
815-626-1313
DAIRYQUEEN
Established 1964
Day Training • Residential • Recycling
Serving over 300 physically and mentallychallenged citizens ofWhiteside County.
Roock River ValleySelf HelpEnterprises
2300West LeFevre Rd.Sterling, IL
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1-800-556-5080 N. Galena Ave., Dixonwww.KenNelsonAuto.com
10 Fraaar nnana chises - One LocationAAAAuuuuttttoooo GGGGrrrroooouuuupppp
Established 1965Sales Your Site or Ours • Open Daily
Auction City Sales2505 W. 4th St.,Dixon, IL 61021
Auctioneer: Lee HollingsworthPhone 815-288-5814
IL. License #40000730
Established 1967
Hwy 52 • Amboy • www.gerdessales.com
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Edward Weidel Trucking, Sterling Photo submitted by Karen O’Malley
Haak & Weidel Trucking, Sterling Photo submitted by Karen O’Malley
Freeman Shoe Company, DixonPhoto submitted by Albert Kastner
Henry Haak
1920s Modern Woodmen BandKSB Hospital - 1915
Established 1969
Ron’s AutomotiveGeneral Auto Repair1217 Palmyra Avenue, Dixon288-5444 Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30
Established 1972
(815) 251-4633therailsidebarandgrill.com
207 Butler Street, Nelson, IL 61021
RAILSIDEAl & Christa Hicks - Owners
Since 2002
Established 1973
WALNUT MANORLocally Owned
• Skilled Nursing Care • Medicare, OSF & Medicaid Certi!ed• Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Available• Hospice Care • Short-Term Stays • 62 Bed Facility
308 S. Second St., Walnut, IL 815-379-2131“Let Us Make Our Home Your Home”
Established 1973
Nichol’sGreenhouse1228West 4th Street
Dixon, IL815-284-3805
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Established 1974
105 E 23rd StSterling, IL 61081
815-626-4264www.sterlingrehab.com
STERLING PAVILION, LTD.
“Serving the Sauk valley area for 40 years!”
Established 1974
STERLING HEARINGAID CEEENTER
603 Freeeeport Rd.Sterlinnng, IL
815-626-3220“Serving the Sauk Valley Area for 40 Years!”
Established 1975lished 1975
Appliances • TV’s • Mattresses • Hot Tubs2400 N. Locust Street, Sterling • 815.625.8529
Lowestt PPriices iin TTown...GUARANTEED!
Established 1977
(815) 288-7841900 Galena Avenue
Dixon, IL 61021
Established 1979
E TC C EXCEPTIONAL
Care & Training Center
ECTC is a not-for-profit organization
2601 Woodlawn RoadSterling, IL
815-626-5820www.exceptional-care.org
Exceptional Care. Exceptional Training. Exceptional People.
Established 1981
WILCO RENTAL1825 Locust, Sterling
815-625-4323
www.wilcorental.com
Established 1981
MCSMoore Construction Services
2400 E. Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls, ILHome Improvement • New Construction
Specializing in Complete Remodels
There is still time to re-roof / re-side and build your garage or addition.
Quality Products & Workmanship ~ Competitive PricesRandy L. Moore1-815-626-1333
IL State Roo!ng Licensed - 1986Bonded-Insured
Established 198822
Pillars Repairr, Inc.
1022 E. Route 300Rock Falls, IL(815) 626-6154
1903 1st Avenue, Rock FallsOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
815-626-1213www.workmanhd.com
Established 1982
WORKMANHARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
SALES-SERVICE-PARTS
Established 1984
502 E. Lincolnway • Morrison, IL 61270(815)772-7451
Dave Shelter took over ownership in 1984.
Morrison Auto SupplyEstablished 1985
2400W. 4th St., Dixon815-288-2488
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Deluxe Cleaners, Dixon - 1949 First Avenue Bridge, Sterling – 1912
Avenue G Bridge - 1909 Rock Falls Fire Department - 1909
Arnie’s Happy Spot - 1937 Galena Avenue, Dixon - 1860
Established 1986
CREATIVE KITCHENS & BATH, INC.“ I n n ova t i o n s i n W h o l e - H o u s e C a b i n e t r y ! ”
• 815-626-54992510 Locust, Sterling, IL“ We ’ l l ge t yo u r k i t ch e n c o o k i n ’ ! ”
Steve WorkmanComplete Design Service
Established 19877
Oliver’ssCORNER MARKET
Corner of Brinton and Bradshaw inDixon, Illinois • 815-288-7480
Store Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.7 Days AWeek
We acceptWIC & Food Stamps,Complete Lottery Agent
Established 1987WE FIX PROBLEM WATER
& ALL BRANDS OF EQUIPMENT.
2404 N. Locust St. & Lynn Blvd.815-626-8844
Established 1987
Compete Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Commercial • Industrial • Insured •Bonded215 W. 14th St. • Rock Falls
815-625-7142
Established 1988
Willy’s Restaurantnd Cocktail Lounge
Sterling815-626-0401
Willy san
AuthenticMexican Cuisine
Established 1988
CASAA - 15th Judicial CircuitSServing Lee, Carroll
& Ogle Counties
JJooiinniinng hands for Children
Established 1992
STERLING
Open 7 days a week!Sun.-Thurs. 5am-3pmFri. & Sat. 5am-9pm
We serve dinner Fri. & Sat.
Private room availableCall for reservation
815-625-5160
On Rt. 40 N.Across FromPete HarknessAuto Mall
2511 N. Locust St.
Established 1993Complete, Reliable Plumbing Service
Commercial • ResidentialService, Repair, Installation
815.626.5714
Pump & Well •Water Heaters • In Floor Heat • BoilersRRPPZZ BBaacckk!!ooww PPrreevveenntteerr • IInnssttaallllaattiioonn && TTeessttiinngg
Established 1994
David DamhoffAuctioneering & Appraisals Services
Farm & Household • Real EstateConsignment • Antiques
Appraisals
18661 Holly Road • Morrison, IL 61270815-772-8850
www.daviddamho!.com
Established 19942900 Polo Road
Sterling, IL 61081
815-626-4600
“Serving the Sauk Valley Area for 20 Years!”
Established 1995Tompkins Trucking &Excavating Inc.
9904 Freeport Rd.Rock Falls, IL 61071
Bruce Tompkins, OwnerOf!ce: 815-622-9378Fax: 815-622-9375
Established 1996
Servicing all makes and models of farm equipment
542 US. Rt. 52 • Sublette815-849-9010
Established 1999HAWKINS - CASSENS
INSURAAAR NCE AAAGENCY, LLC2321 E. Lincolllnway, Sterling
815-625-7474
Established 2001
Established 2003
MART PLUS312 16th Avenue, Sterling
815-626-1737
Thank you for your business!
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Established 2004
113West 1st StreetDixon • Illinois815-285-4924
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s s d 00 Established 2006 Car & Jim McCue
Winter Hours: 9-3 Mon-FriClosed Saturday & Sunday
Summer Hours:9-5 Mon-Fri, 9-12 Saturday
Closed Sunday1702 Westwood Drive, SterlingEmail: [email protected]
815.626.6120
Established 2007
3506 E. Lincolnway, Sterling815-564-0735
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 6am-3pm • Fri. & Sat. 6am-8pm
EggsInParadise
Established 2008
103 W. 3RD STREET, STERLING, IL • (815) 548-9550
Established 2009
307 First Ave., Sterling (815) 564-9376Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9 - 6p.m.; Sat. 9 -5p.m.; Sun. 10 -4p.m.
405 5th Avenue, Sterling815-564-0542
MAPLE PANCAKEHOUSE
Established 2010
Established 2011
HOURS:Tues.-Fri.: 3-7Saturday: 10-6
Sunday: 1-5Indoor In!atable Playground!
VOTED #1 BY SAUK VALLEY READER’S POLL 2 YEARS IN A ROW
(815) 632-3630505 West Lynn Blvd.,Sterling, IL 61081
www.funjump.us
Established 2014
MManny’s Pizza815-535-0707
312 Locust StreetSterling, IL 61051
Sterling
All photos submitted by Evelyn Rhodes Cornwell
Above: Harry Hickman 1920’s
Vera’s Dad
Eveyln Rhodes’ Grandfather
Boat Ride, Lowell Park
Flooding at Dixon High School Football Field
Clayton Rhodes owned Rhodes
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“The Home of the Spanish Sandwich”,
located on Chicago Ave. in Dixon.