This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Various Local Ventures and Incidents Across Illinois in 19th Century Report
Capital stock for Mascoutah brewery stands at 15000 dollars. A L Hord named Greenville postmaster. A post of American Volunteers formed at Watecka. Jersey county saw mill owner Louis Hooper killed by a circular saw. Alton Gas and Electric Light Co. assigned for 18000 dollars. Local funds raised for a new Trenton electric plant. St Louis School Board to add Spanish commercial course. Beardstown railroad shops shift to nine hours daily. Illinois to receive 5647 dollars of naval militia funds. Klondike party of 125 led by Capt Purcell leaves Mexico for the West via Wabash. Grandma Lindley of Upper Alton marks 99th birthday. Carlinville pickleworks plan 400 acres. Missouri Barbers’ Association targets barber colleges. Mt Vernon schools issue weekly banner for order.