The State Historical Library in the old Capitol bldg in Springfield has old Christian Co. newspapers (in fact old newspapers from all over the state) that you can view there on microfilm, and they have an excellent copying machine for them if you find an article you want. They also will do limited look ups by mail, and I believe it's free for IL residents, and a charge for those out of state. It's an excellent resource. I've gone there and spent a whole day researching using newspapers from all over the state, and found lots of helpful info. Juli Claussen