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But the village was not yet left to continue uninterruptedly its career. On the 17th of May, 1876, another fire occurred, which was undoubtedly the work of an incendiary. Six buildings were desstroyed. One was James Conroy's store and dwelling; loss, $2,000, Nelson Mason's store; loss $6,000. Peter Burke's store; loss, $3,600. George Dee's store building; loss $2,500.E.W. High, merchandise in Dee's building; loss $2,300. Case & Adams, billiard hall; loss, $1,500. Total, $23,500.
The postoffice was established here in 1871, J.S. Kimball being the first Postmaster. He was succeeded in a short time by S.B. Winters. The latter was succeeded in turn by J.W. Mosshart, Albert Berry and F.H. Richardson, the incumbent. Mr. Richardson has been Postmaster now for about eight years, and has given satisfaction to the patrons of the office.
Tampico was incorporated as a village in 1875, its first election being held Feb. 26. D. McMillan, E. W. High, Alfred Smith, J.W. Glasburn, J.H. Cain and H.L. Denison were elected Trustees. The present officers are: Board of Trustees - President, G.A. Stilson; Trustees - George Forward, Frank M. Palmer, W.H. Harrison, Fred W. Smith, Joseph Pinkley; Clerk, Herman Sheldon; Treasurer, A.E. Jacobs; Attorney, J.W. White; Street Commissioner, H. Cummings; Constable, T.A. Sanders; Police Magistrate, T. Hogue; Pound Master, Geo. Breckinridge; School Directors - Alf. Smith, J.F. Leonard and Charles R. Aldrich.
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