White County and Carmi mark sesquicentennial progress
U S Congressman Kenneth J. Gray extends birthday congratulations to Carmi and White County on the 150th anniversary. He urges dedication to future development of human and natural resources, praising planning and cooperation for a better White County and Southern Illinois. He congratulates Carmi Times on its 15th birthday and pledges to work with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi
White County
United States
Illinois
Carmi Times
History of Carmi Buildings and Early Downtown Life
The article traces Carmi's early commerce and streets between the river and courthouse, detailing establishments and owners from the 1830s onward. It recalls the Webb building, Hay and Webb bank, Buckner ferry days, the Shannon corner, the Wolf house precincts, and the evolution of local offices, printing shops, and churches as the town grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hay
White County
Bill” Hay
Carmi
Jessie B. Ramming
West Cherry Street
William Ridenour
Secrest
Ramming
Jasper Brown
Wilman
Bill Weeden
Albert Staley
Staleys
Methodist Church
Mr. Brown
Elizabeth Staley Brown
Stokes Chapel
Court House
Main Street
Jesse Birdsonz
John Grant
Philadelphia
Patrick & Hay
Patrick
Resi
King
Samuel Slocum
Edward Buckner
Ed Buckner
Buckner
Big Wabash
Williams Ferry
Webb
Ben Brooks
George W. Webb
Hay and
Hay and Webb
Uncle George
Shannon
Albert R. Shannon
William S. Hay
J. R. Williams
Harry Clark
Wolf House
Mr. Hay
J. M. Cullison
James S. Robinson
William Charles
Tle
George Malone
Advocate
Democrat
Carmi Times
TIMES
Dr. Johnson
The
McCoy
Mrs Nellie Hassett 96 Enjoys Painting At Birthday Time
Veronica H. Voss details Nellie Hassett born December 8 in Decatur Illinois, long-time painter who works in watercolors pastels and oils. At 96 she continues producing landscapes and seasonal scenes, recounting family history from Caleb Smith to Dr James Hassett and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Hassett
Nellie MM. Hassett
White County
Stummmer
Decatur
Tinois
Caleb
Maria Smith
Valentine Smith
Springerton
Ilinois
James J. Hassett
Quiet resilience in art and life in Southern Illinois
The writer reflects on aging with calm acceptance and weathering hardship by rest and inner calm. They discuss a philosophy of changing what can be changed and accepting what cannot, and describe favorite paintings depicting Southern Illinois scenes like wild geese, mills, an oak, and flowing streams.
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Ben
Sam Ziegler
George Wiist
Jerome Wallace
North Seventh Street
Smith and Stewart
William Eisner
Anna Hessen
Stinson Bros
Walnut Streets
Clark
W. Main Street
Majestic
George Clark
Carmi Furniture
Washington, D. C
Velda T. Clippinger Ames
Carmi, Times
Carmi, Ill
Kenneth J. Gray
U.S
William Jennings Bryan
Will S. Rice Confectionery
King’s Confectionery
Congoleum-Nairn
Munsey
By Veronica H. Voss
Shipley
Vincent Price
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