Bishop Hill Illinois Colony Celebrates Founding Anniversary
This account describes the founding of a Swedish Protestant community at Bishop Hill in 1846. It details communal living, shared finances, brick manufacture, a four story main building, a cross shaped church, schooling, and crafts. It notes Civil War dissolution, legacy structures, and an annual Old Settlers Reunion held in September.
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Hill
Jett
Gefle
Sweden
New York
Hudson River
Albany
Buffalo
Erie Canal
Chicago
Great Lakes
Lincoln
Bishop Hill
Old Settlers
Local Christmas, games, and farewells in Elma area
Christmas brought gatherings with Vickery Dudley Freeman families in Peoria and Elma wood, with Minnie Winne's discharge from St Francis hospital after appendicitis. Fraternal Reserve Life plans annual election at MWA hall. Basketball dances follow Gilman Brimfield games, and two special basketball games set for the week. Rev Pacey thanks friends for Christmas good deeds. he remains bedridden but improving. Students and teachers from multiple towns enjoyed holidays. 1918 War Savings Stamps exchange plan announced by Postmaster George Howard. A Scotland School Christmas program, with Santa Carrera Appleby, delighted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Freeman
Gilman-Brimfield
Seth Freeman
Dubuque
Iowa
Chas. Freeman
Bradley Barn Stormers
Canton
Richard Pacey
Mary Mulvaney
Maqnon
Mary Finnegan
Delavan
Anna Crahan
Geneseo
Mildred Pacey
Roanoke
Julia Hindle
Leroy
Walt Pacey
Northwesten
Brockway Roberts
Chicago University
Peek Clark
Galesburg
Roltend Griggs
Brown's
Will Arvola
Bradley
Leona Day
Moline
George Howard
Treasury Savings
Public Horse Farm Sale At Brutcher Farm East Of Town
Elmer Pocter will hold a public sale of horses farming toys and household goods at his residence on the Brutcher farm four miles east of town on Monday with Col McDover auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Pocter
Brutcher Farm
Col. McDover
Hunters Warning Lands Off Limits to Hunters and Trappers
Hunters and trappers are warned to keep off land owned or controlled by us. Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Names listed include Pulsipher McClellan Day Lynch and Kingdon. Large signs for sale 6 for 25 cents.
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BE. C. Pulsipher
McDonnell Bros
Bale Bros
Wo. Melville. Co
W. Freeman & Sen. Co
L. McClellan
Mra
John Day
E.J. Day
P.M. Lynch
John Kingdon
L. O. Pulsipher
R. J. Kingdon
Barber Shops Close Sundays Plan in Brimfield
Brimfield barbers Jye Hurder and Catton Hurder announce a Sunday closing agreement starting New Year. The signatories vow to keep shops shut on Sundays across their businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Jye Hurder
Catton & Hurder
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C. J. Haller
Moothly- Magesine
America
Ry Bose
Jobae
Edmeonié
Magazine
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Williamsfield
iMir, “We. Vickery
Elma‘wood
Jennie
Rook
W. J. Carroll
Bradford
Russell Whittaker
Chillicothe
Merlin Purcell
Leo Dwyer
Everett Rook
Buel Rook
Marjorie
Charles Snyder
Coffeeville
Kansas
Mias
Gertrude Tiues
H. R
D.H. Johnson
Snyder
H.R Johnson
Scotland School
Mabel Buoer
Carrer Appleby
Santa Claus
Bola
John Bridson
F. O. B. Detroit
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