A new online news article has been added at: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/il/holding.html ------------------------------------------------------ Christopher Durall <[email protected]> Pike County Free Press February Day, 1857 Pittsfield, Pike, Illinois United States Thursday, February 26, 1857<br> <br> Administrators Notice: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Richard BEAN, deceased, will attend before the county court of Pike County, Illinois, at the Court House in Pittsfield, in said county, on the 7th day of April,1857 for the purpose of settling and adjusting all claims against said estate. Daniel PREBLE, Adm’r. Feb 17, 1857. (Not copied in full).<br> <br> Administrators Notice: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Adly HOGAN, deceased, will attend before the county court of Pike County, Illinois, at the Court House in Pittsfield, in said county, on the 6th day of March,1857 for the purpose of settling and adjusting all claims against said estate. William HORNBACK, Simon K. TAYLOR, Adm’rs. Jan 22, 1857. (Not copied in full).<br> <br> Administrators Notice: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Elizabeth KARGES, deceased, will attend before the county court of Pike County, Illinois, at the Court House in Pittsfield, in said county, on the ?? day of ??,1857 for the purpose of settling and adjusting all claims against said estate. (?)ter KARGES, Adm’r. Jan 2, ???? (Not copied in full).<br> <br> Administrators Notice: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of John TROUTNER, deceased, will attend before the county court of Pike County, Illinois, at the Court House in Pittsfield, in said county, on the 9th day of April,1857 for the purpose of settling and adjusting all claims against said estate. Joseph TROUTNER, Adm’r. Feb 12, 1856. (Not copied in full).<br> <br> Administrators Notice: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Daniel ELLIS, deceased, will attend before the county court of Pike County, Illinois, at the Court House in Pittsfield, in said county, on the day ?? of ??,1857 for the purpose of settling and adjusting all claims against said estate. Jane ELLIS, Adm’x. Feb 12, 1857. (Not copied in full).<br> <br> Administrators Notice: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Andrew MURPHY, deceased, will attend before the county court of Pike County, Illinois, at the Court House in Pittsfield, in said county, on the 7th day of April,1857 for the purpose of settling and adjusting all claims against said estate. Elizabeth MURPHY, Adm’x. Feb 12, 1857. (Not copied in full).<br> <br> Administrators Notice: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Archibald KINCAIDE, deceased, will attend before the county court of Pike County, Illinois, at the Court House in Pittsfield, in said county, on the April Term, 1857 to petition court for an order to sell the whole or so much of the real estate of the said deceased, as will be sufficient to discharge the indebtedness thereof. Albert St. JOHN, Adm’r. Feb 5, 1867.<br> <br> Pocket Book Lost: On Monday, February 16th, in Pittsfield, a common leather pocket book containing a $2.50 gold piece and seventy five cents in silver, one note of hand on Jas. T. DELL for $9.50. Also three flour tickets, one note in favor of S.C. HOYT, given by Edwin WEEKS, which has been paid. There may be other redeemed notes in the pocket book. It contained an article of agreement between Edwin WEEKS and Chas. WILLIAMS. Any person returning the said pocket book and contents to the undersigned or leaving it at this office will be liberally rewarded. Edwin WEEKS. Feb 19, 1857.<br> - Sunday, March 02, 2003 at 22:42:28 (EST) ------------------------------------------------------

A new online news article has been added at: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/il/holding.html ------------------------------------------------------ Barbara Freeman <[email protected]> Pike Co Free Press January 01, 1900 Pittsfield, Pike, Illinois United States Testing - Please Excuse - Sunday, March 02, 2003 at 16:08:51 (EST) ------------------------------------------------------

In a message dated 2/16/03 5:36:16 PM, [email protected] writes: << It was submitted by ([email protected]) on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Beth Partridge newspaper_name: The Valley Chronicle newspaper_date: Friday, July 5, 1895 town_of_publication: St. Charles county_of_publication: Kane state_of_publication: Illinois newspaper_article: While temporarily insane, Sunday morning, John M. Parker, a carpenter employed by the Northwestern company, committed suicide, at Turner, by taking morphine. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Gerda Liddys Franzen to Mr. Samuel Gustaf Alvine at the residence of Albert Johnson, on Wednesday evening, July the tenth, at 8 o'clock. John Gartner has bought the Mongerson building, now occupied by the Angell & Blackman meat market and will occupy it as soon as the last named firm can move out. Angell & Blackman expect to move into the Glos building by the 15th inst. A child of Mr. Gates, living on Water Street was taken down with small pox this morning. The usual precautions have been taken against the spreading of the disease. The other cases are getting along as well as could be expected. - Aurora Post, 1st. C. F. Benthusen, of LaFox, has purchased the blacksmithing business lately conducted by Ben Kayner. Mr. Benthusen moved his family to this city on Friday and is now domiciled in the Murphy building, over the rooms occupied by undertaker Vorhis. Ray Blackman has bought out Will Morse's interest in the meat business Angell & Morse. He entered upon his new business relations on the first of the month. Ray, like his partner, is a hustler and the two will probably make a fine success of their undertaking. At the meeting of the city council on Monday evening, George Garner was appointed by Mayor Bennett as street commissioner and unanimously confirmed. The council also, voted $6,000 in bonds for electric light extension, payable in 1901, 1902 and 1903 in installments of $2,000. While driving up the East Side hill near the residences of C. I. Minard on Monday evening, George Meyers had the misfortune to fall from his wagon. Before the vehicle could be stopped one of the wheels had run over Mr. M., inflicting serious wounds about his head and face. He was taken to Dr. Crawford's office where he received immediate and careful attention, and we understand that he is now on the high road to recovery. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>

In a message dated 2/16/03 5:19:34 PM, [email protected] writes: << It was submitted by ([email protected]) on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Beth Partridge newspaper_name: The Valley Chronicle newspaper_date: Friday, July 5, 1895 town_of_publication: St. Charles county_of_publication: Kane state_of_publication: Illinois newspaper_article: THE CRANE-STILES CASE The time during the past week has been mainly occupied with the taking of testimony from the defendants, Herbert P. Crane and Lillian B. Stiles. One or two other witnesses have been examined but their testimony has been immaterial. The cros-examination of Mr. Crane was conducted by State's Attorney Joslyn, while ex-State's Attorney Hanchett kept Mrs. Stiles on the grid-iron for a number of hours. She was as usual, a shrewd witness, but the astute Hanchett managed to make things somewhat uncomfortable for her. Several times she answered him in a snappish fashion, quite unlike her usual bearing on the stand. It is expected that the testimony and arguments will be finished by tomorrow night and that the case will be given to jury. JOHN ROEHIK'S BOY BURNED John Roehik's little two year old son was somewhat burned yesterday through having his clothes ignited by a fire cracker explosion. The family were having a reunion at Joergan Roehik's when the accident occurred. The adults were seated at the table and the children were playing in the yard. Some one of them threw a cracker which exploded in the little boys lap setting his clothes afire. The cries of his sister and others brought the men out of the house to the rescue in double quick time. He was burned about the left thigh and left arm, but rested comfortably last night and no serious results are looked for. DOUBLE WEDDINGS AT TALMAGE, NEB. World-Herald, June 20th Talmage, Neb., June 19.-The social event of the season at this place was the marriage today, at high noon, in the First Baptist church, of Mr. Hubert Burruss of the World-Herald, Omaha, to Miss Laura May Elmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Elmore, residing about two miles southwest of here, and Mr. Clarence J. Elmore, brother of Miss Elmore, to Miss Anna E. Allen, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Allen, of Talmage. The double ceremony was performed by Rev. Joseph Stimlinger in the presence of a large number of friends of the contracting parties. The wedding was followed by a reception at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Allen, after which Mr. and Mrs. Burruss left by carriage for Julian, from which place they took train for Lincoln and other points west on a short bridal trip. They will return to Omaha where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore will remain in Talmage until the opening of the fall term of the University of Nebraska, in which Mr. Elmore has an assistant professorship, when they will take up their residence for the winter in Lincoln. Mr. J. H. Elmore's family will be remembered by many of our people; as they lived in this township for many years, Mr. Elmore once being superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>

In a message dated 2/16/03 5:04:07 PM, [email protected] writes: << It was submitted by ([email protected]) on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Beth Partridge newspaper_name: The Valley Chronicle newspaper_date: Friday, July 5, 1895 town_of_publication: St. Charles county_of_publication: Kane state_of_publication: Illinois newspaper_article: THE CRANE-STILES CASE The time during the past week has been mainly occupied with the taking of testimony from the defendants, Herbert P. Crane and Lillian B. Stiles. One or two other witnesses have been examined but their testimony has been immaterial. The cros-examination of Mr. Crane was conducted by State's Attorney Joslyn, while ex-State's Attorney Hanchett kept Mrs. Stiles on the grid-iron for a number of hours. She was as usual, a shrewd witness, but the astute Hanchett managed to make things somewhat uncomfortable for her. Several times she answered him in a snappish fashion, quite unlike her usual bearing on the stand. It is expected that the testimony and arguments will be finished by tomorrow night and that the case will be given to jury. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>

In a message dated 2/16/03 4:58:01 PM, [email protected] writes: << It was submitted by ([email protected]) on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Beth Partridge newspaper_name: The Valley Chronicle newspaper_date: Friday, June 7, 1895 town_of_publication: St. Charles county_of_publication: Kane state_of_publication: Illinois newspaper_article: IRA D. TYLER DEAD Ira D. Tayler, one of the old settlers of St. Charles, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Carrier, in Aurora, on Monday morning last, at 2:43, aged 85 years 1 month and 10 days. The deceased came to St. Charles in 1835, bringing his bride with him, and for many years he resided on the farm now owned by his son D. J. Tyler. He had been in very poor health since January, and his sufferings in his last days of life were intensified by a fall five weeks ago, in which he sustained the fracture of a hip. The funeral occurred on Wednesday, Rev. Wm. Morrison officiating. The remains were interred in the North cemetery, beside those of the beloved wife, who went along ahead on the way of light. Two sons, Daniel J., of this city, and John of Beloit, and one daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Carrier, of Aurora, survive him. An extended obituary will be published next week. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>

In a message dated 2/15/03 6:35:39 PM, [email protected] writes: << It was submitted by ([email protected]) on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Beth Partridge newspaper_name: The Valley Chronicle newspaper_date: Friday, June 28, 1895 town_of_publication: St. Charles county_of_publication: Kane state_of_publication: Illinois newspaper_article: Frank Garrity was overcome by the heat while working on the town highway commissioner's force last Saturday. He has nearly recovered. Harris E. Marsden, of St. Charles, officiated as best man at the wedding of George Sidney Abbott and Emma Frank Chapman at Aurora on Tuesday evening. T. E. Ryan went to Batavia on Wednesday to take part in a lawsuit, wherein his client had sworn out a warrant against a character named James Hamilton who had threatened him with a deadly weapon. Hamilton was placed under bonds of $1000 to keep the peace for one year. Rev. George Smith and family attended the graduating exercises at Wheaton. Miss Sadie Smith was one of the graduates. The St. Charles Chapter O. E. S. was honored on Monday night by a visit from worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the state of Illinois, Mrs. Mate L. Chester. She was accompanied by her husband, Frank Chester, at one time a resident of St. Charles. The Chapter presented Mrs. Chester with a fine Russian vace filled with pure white lillies after which Mrs. C. addressed the chapter. Her words filled all who listened with an added assurance of her deep earnestness and loyalty to the cause. She is greatly loved and represented by all who know her. Jamie Hopkins, of Aurora, son of the congressman, won a boy's bicycle race at Paw Paw on Tuesday. Like his father, he can make a good run. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>

In a message dated 2/14/03 6:02:36 PM, [email protected] writes: << It was submitted by ([email protected]) on Friday, February 14, 2003 at d: d: d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- contributor_name: Beth Partridge newspaper_name: The Valley Chronicle newspaper_date: Friday, June 28, 1895 town_of_publication: St. Charles county_of_publication: Kane state_of_publication: Illinois newspaper_article: Wednesday eve, June 26, is destined to be long and pleasantly remembered as the date of an elaborate occasion-the marriage of Lucy, daughter of Michael Roche, of South Elgin, to Wm Foley, of St. Charles. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. Mackin at St. Mary's church, Elgin. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the wedding march rendered by Miss Ella Keating. The bride was handsomely attired in ashes of roses silk and carried a cluster of bride's roses. The bride's maids were Misses Tessie Roche and Josie Foley. They wore white cassimere and carried pink roses. The groom was attended by Messrs. Matt Foley and Martin Roche. After the ceremony a reception was given at the home of the bride to the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties. The presents received were many and elegant. The young couple are well and favorably known in this vicinity, and have the best wishes of all. They departed on the 1:20 train for Dubuque and other Iowa cities. They will reside at their new home recently built by the groom's father on one of his farms in Fayville. Submit: Submit Article --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>

Could someone help to find the newspaper article about my 3rd great-grandfather, Joseph Whitfield Hallford, who celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary. He was married 21 Feb 1859, which would make his 5th anniversary on 21 Feb 1909. Another cousin told of a newspaper article that mentiond the celebration, with other Halfords and Hallfords attending the celebration. -- : - ) - Vern Andrews - - - Oregon Trail Descendant * * Please send all attachments to * * < mailto:[email protected] > < mailto:[email protected] > For Sending Personal Messages * * * Stop by and visit the Andrews Website * * * * * < http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/VernAndrews/ > * *

Thank you Carole" ii coraggio & la forza dei miei antenati e cio che ha creato me". " The courage & strength of my ancestors is what created me"

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Hi Could you give me the e mail address for GenWeb.thanks much. Carole" ii coraggio & la forza dei miei antenati e cio che ha creato me". " The courage & strength of my ancestors is what created me"

Don't forget that the GenWeb pages usually have volunteers who will do free lookups for you, too. The Illinois Genweb people are some of the best around as far as lookups are concerned. Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michelle Buck" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 9:12 AM Subject: RE: [IL-Old-News] need information > www.ancestry.com has them, but of course you have to have a > subscription. You can also go to > http://www.census-online.com/links/IL/Cook/ for other links, but > probably not exactly what your looking for. I have yet to find any free > websites for cook county. The only one I know of is > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcook/Lookups/lookupcensus.htm where you can > request a free lookup or pay a small fee for a lookup. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 7:42 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [IL-Old-News] need information > > > > > To Whom it may concern: > I would like to know if it is possible to find obits from the 1920's and > > 1930's of Chicago, Ill. Cook co. > > Thank you > [email protected] > Carole" > > ii coraggio & la forza dei miei antenati e cio che ha creato me". > > " The courage & strength of my ancestors is what created me" > > > ==== IL-OLD-NEWS Mailing List ==== > County and State Coordinators needed. For more information see: > http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com/volunteer.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > ==== IL-OLD-NEWS Mailing List ==== > County and State Coordinators needed. For more information see: > http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com/volunteer.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

www.ancestry.com has them, but of course you have to have a subscription. You can also go to http://www.census-online.com/links/IL/Cook/ for other links, but probably not exactly what your looking for. I have yet to find any free websites for cook county. The only one I know of is http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcook/Lookups/lookupcensus.htm where you can request a free lookup or pay a small fee for a lookup. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 7:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [IL-Old-News] need information To Whom it may concern: I would like to know if it is possible to find obits from the 1920's and 1930's of Chicago, Ill. Cook co. Thank you [email protected] Carole" ii coraggio & la forza dei miei antenati e cio che ha creato me". " The courage & strength of my ancestors is what created me" ==== IL-OLD-NEWS Mailing List ==== County and State Coordinators needed. For more information see: http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com/volunteer.html ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

To Whom it may concern: I would like to know if it is possible to find obits from the 1920's and 1930's of Chicago, Ill. Cook co. Thank you [email protected] Carole" ii coraggio & la forza dei miei antenati e cio che ha creato me". " The courage & strength of my ancestors is what created me"

You can fin obit lookups at: www.usgenweb.com Click on projects state pages, Click on graphical map, Click on Illinois, Click on county selection options, Click on Cook County, Click on Lookups, Click on Obituary lookup researchers fo cook county,IL, You will find The Chicago Tribune from 1861 to present Good Luck

----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]sweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 7:05 AM Subject: [IL-Old-News] court reporter > listers > > My great-grandfather Daniel Edward Devlin was a court reporter for the > Chicago Tribune in the late 19th century and early 20th. He and a business > associate Sam Roberts had their office at 111 W. Washington St. His son > later went into the business and married a woman named Evelyn who was also a > court reporter. Daniel was said to have instrumental in unionizing the court > reporter profession. How could I research that claim? > > How can I find out what cases they covered? (Other than scan the Tribune?) I > live near Washington DC. Any help appreciated. > > Maureen Devlin > > Maureen do you mean a court reporter used by the courts and attorneys, or a newspaper reporter whose beat is the courts? If the former is the case, then I would call the Cook County Assumed Name Index and find out how far back their archives go. > > > > ==== IL-OLD-NEWS Mailing List ==== > Illinois Newspapers > http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com/IL/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > _____________________________________________________ > This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm >

listers My great-grandfather Daniel Edward Devlin was a court reporter for the Chicago Tribune in the late 19th century and early 20th. He and a business associate Sam Roberts had their office at 111 W. Washington St. His son later went into the business and married a woman named Evelyn who was also a court reporter. Daniel was said to have instrumental in unionizing the court reporter profession. How could I research that claim? How can I find out what cases they covered? (Other than scan the Tribune?) I live near Washington DC. Any help appreciated. Maureen Devlin

Hi list.. I accidentally deleted my email that I got when I subscribed to this list... Where can I find the archives to this list? Happy Holidays -Megan-

Try this page.. http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/IL-OLD-NEWS/ ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Hi list.. I accidentally deleted my email that I got when I subscribed to this list... Where can I find the archives to this list? Happy Holidays -Megan-