Dear Seekers: In the April 2000, HC Historical Society Newsletter, there is a 'flyer' regarding the Millennium Edition Hancock County Illinois Pictorial History, by Kathryn BURKETT and Donald PARKER. Quoting from 'flyer': "The book includes more than 220 photographs which illustrate the lives, interests and significant historical events of the county, from the burial places of its earliest settlers to the agricultural progress of today. Included are many never previously published photographs of the Mississippi River, along with scenes of people at work and play which add significant character to the concise and informative text. This an 8 1/2 by 11 hardcover, color dust jacket which you will enjoy and be proud to display." Sample photographs include: Mississippi River steamboat; train stopped at Ferris Depot; the old covered bridge at Hamilton (was the road across the Mississippi); the only round barn still standing in the county (doesn't say where this is and I don't know its location); and the F. D. JOLIDAN and Son Horse Farm located three miles northwest of Elvaston in Montebello Twp - was a popular spot from 1885 until 1901. Pre-publication Price: $29.95 if shipped, add: $5.00 After May 31 --- post publication. Post Publication: $34.95 if shipped, add: $5.00 Mail Orders to: Hancock County Historical Society P.O. Box 68 Carthage, IL 62321 Please print the numbers ordered - total enclosed. and print your name, address, state, and zip. Charge cards not accepted. (so send money order or personal check/bank draft), made out to Hancock Co. (IL) Historical Society. - --------------------------------------------------------------------- The HCHS has some new acquisitions (donated): genealogical info/data on: David GILLEWEATER, Alrchibald DORTHY [this may be supposed to read: Archibald and Dorthy], and Lewis William GILLENWATER. information on the family of Hickerson WRIGHT and descendants. a book, compiled by Joyce AKERS BUCKERT, Descendants of Adam AKERS and a scrapbook, a box of clippings and pictures of two eighth grade graduating classes with School Superintendent, A. E. DECKER, included. information on Durham Twp., and a poem by John HAY about Captain BLUDSO who was a local pilot on the Mississippi. a packet of material on the Poweltown area. a book, Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Kankakee County. Just thought you all would like to know regarding the above. Have great days and peaceful nights! Shirley: bobert@panacom.com