Yes the library is still in the old Sears building. Candie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <LoganCty@mindspring.com> To: <ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 10:27 AM Subject: RE: [ILMACON] Durfee School > Speaking of changes, this happened to me. I lived in Chicago and was down > visiting. My friend told me to meet her for lunch at the library where she > was working. I went to the library there on Main and Eldorado and waited on > the steps. > > Boy was it dirty. I was stunned at the poor upkeep, dirt, papers, bird > droppings, etc. I waited and waited. No one came or went. I decided to go in > and ask. The door was locked. I found a pay phone and called. They finally > figured out where I was and advised it had moved, gave me the new address. > That was useless to me. Eventually they put my friend on the phone and she > explained it in terms I could understand -- I think it was the old Sears > store. I don't know if that's where the library still is or not. That was at > least 30 years ago. The library building where I waited is long gone. > > Cheryl Rothwell > logancty@mindspring.com > Logan County, IL, Coordinator, ILGenWeb > www.rootsweb.com/~illogan > Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb > Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas et al > > > > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/ > >

I live close to Normal, IL. The original Steak n Shake is now a Monical's Pizza. I have been following your conversations. It's brought back a lot of memories. I too am from Decatur. My folks were born and raised in Maroa. I am down in Decatur once a week. Just can't seem to leave my roots. The Decatur Genealogical Society is now out by Farm & Fleet on the south end of town. Candie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl Rothwell" <LoganCty@mindspring.com> To: <ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 10:17 AM Subject: RE: RE: [ILMACON] Durfee School > Ok, folks, the definitive history of Steak n Shake from their web site. Note > that despite pictures in the facilities showing the Decatur franchises as #2 > or #3 it isn't even listed. > > Steak n Shake was founded in 1934 in Normal, Illinois. Gus Belt, the founder > of Steak n Shake, was a quality restaurateur who owned a restaurant/gas > station called Shell's Chicken. Central Illinois had plenty of chicken and > beer restaurants so Gus soon realized he needed to be unique and different. > With a little help from his friends, he started Steak n Shake in February of > 1934. > > The Steak stood for Steakburger. Gus would wait for the busiest time in his > counter only restaurant, wheel in a barrel of steaks (including round steak, > sirloin steak, and T-bones) and ground the steaks into burgers right in > front of the customers. Hence, the origin of the famous slogan "In Sight It > Must Be Right." > > The Steakburger is still the finest burger served anywhere in the world-the > finest of steaks ground into pucks and through the art of grilling on a very > hot grill, turned into a burger beyond comparison. > > The Shake in Steak n Shake refers to a creamy, real-milk, hand-dipped Milk > Shake that endured as the best Milk Shake on the planet. Gus Belt used to > put the Multi-Mixers Shake machines in the windows of his restaurant so cars > driving by had to stop for a Milk Shake. > > Because of the high quality food served on glass and china at reasonable > prices by friendly servers, Gus had to make changes in order to accommodate > their ever increasing demand. His first move was to purchase a chain of > restaurants in Central Illinois called "Goal Post" and convert them to Steak > n Shakes. He then added curb service because every restaurant had a never > ending line to occupy one of the coveted seats. > > Demand became greater and greater and soon Gus expanded to Galesburg in > 1939. He also sold his first franchise in the late 30's. St. Louis, > Indianapolis, Northern Illinois, Daytona Beach, and Hot Springs, Arkansas > soon followed. > > Gus Belt passed away in 1954 and his wife, Edith took over the business. She > continued to operate the business, and decided not to expand but rather to > care for the Steak n Shake family. > > In January 1969 Edith Belt sold Steak n Shake to Longchamps Inc., a > steakhouse company from the East Coast. Longchamps then sold its majority > stock interest to the Franklin Company in September 1972. Robert Cronin, as > chairman of Steak n Shake, led an aggressive program to satiate the intense > demand for Steak n Shake and the company grew to 130 units in 1975. > > In the 70's, drive-thru's replaced the curb service. Due to intense > competition and great distance between restaurants, several restaurants were > closed. At this time, the corporate headquarters were moved from > Bloomington, Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana. > > In 1981, Cronin sold his interest to E.W. Kelley and Associates. Because of > his marketing acumen, E.W. "Ed" Kelley is considered the "modern day" > founder of Steak n Shake. Understanding that customers' needs had changed > little since 1934, Mr. Kelley swiftly returned the restaurant to its roots, > stressing the preparation of cooked-to-order food, served to customers > accompanied by real china, glass and flatware. Menus were updated with > melts, salads, and breakfast items. And to meet an ever-increasing demand, > all Steak n Shake restaurants began to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a > week. > > Steak n Shake began growing again in 1990, sparked by the knowledge that a > successful brand must evolve in order to prosper. By the time of Mr. > Kelley's passing on July 4, 2003, the restaurant chain had more than doubled > in size. Steak n Shake currently operates over 400 restaurants (57 of which > are franchised) in 18 different states-a convincing testament to Mr. > Kelley's drive, wisdom and business skills. > > > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the list send a message to: ILMACON-L-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. > To unsubscribe from the digest send a message to: ILMACON-D-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. > >

Speaking of changes, this happened to me. I lived in Chicago and was down visiting. My friend told me to meet her for lunch at the library where she was working. I went to the library there on Main and Eldorado and waited on the steps. Boy was it dirty. I was stunned at the poor upkeep, dirt, papers, bird droppings, etc. I waited and waited. No one came or went. I decided to go in and ask. The door was locked. I found a pay phone and called. They finally figured out where I was and advised it had moved, gave me the new address. That was useless to me. Eventually they put my friend on the phone and she explained it in terms I could understand -- I think it was the old Sears store. I don't know if that's where the library still is or not. That was at least 30 years ago. The library building where I waited is long gone. Cheryl Rothwell logancty@mindspring.com Logan County, IL, Coordinator, ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas et al

Could be the license was returned to another county, I have one where the license was applied for and marriage performed in Macoupin county but the license was filed in Montgomery county. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Sue12632@aol.com> To: <ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 10:46 AM Subject: [ILMACON] Marriage License > I wrote to the Macon Co. Courthouse requesting a COPY of the "marriage > license" & "return of the marriage" for Homer F. GARDNER & Gertrude R. WHEELING > who applied for a Marriage License on 18 Oct. 1924 (as published in the "Decatur > Daily Review" on Tues., Oct. 21, 1924), license issued by County Clerk Harvey > Fay. > I was advised to send a money order for $11.00. I mailed the money order and > it was returned to me - NO RECORD FOUND. > THIS IS VERY CONFUSING AS ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE LOCAL > NEWSPAPER. > Anyone on this list who lives near the courthouse who could go there & check > this out? I would be happy to reimburse for time spent & copies made. > Sue in NY > Sue12632@aol.com > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/ >

Elam's it is. I knew Elam's was gone. I believe there have been several incarnations since then.

Ok, folks, the definitive history of Steak n Shake from their web site. Note that despite pictures in the facilities showing the Decatur franchises as #2 or #3 it isn't even listed. Steak n Shake was founded in 1934 in Normal, Illinois. Gus Belt, the founder of Steak n Shake, was a quality restaurateur who owned a restaurant/gas station called Shell's Chicken. Central Illinois had plenty of chicken and beer restaurants so Gus soon realized he needed to be unique and different. With a little help from his friends, he started Steak n Shake in February of 1934. The Steak stood for Steakburger. Gus would wait for the busiest time in his counter only restaurant, wheel in a barrel of steaks (including round steak, sirloin steak, and T-bones) and ground the steaks into burgers right in front of the customers. Hence, the origin of the famous slogan "In Sight It Must Be Right." The Steakburger is still the finest burger served anywhere in the world-the finest of steaks ground into pucks and through the art of grilling on a very hot grill, turned into a burger beyond comparison. The Shake in Steak n Shake refers to a creamy, real-milk, hand-dipped Milk Shake that endured as the best Milk Shake on the planet. Gus Belt used to put the Multi-Mixers Shake machines in the windows of his restaurant so cars driving by had to stop for a Milk Shake. Because of the high quality food served on glass and china at reasonable prices by friendly servers, Gus had to make changes in order to accommodate their ever increasing demand. His first move was to purchase a chain of restaurants in Central Illinois called "Goal Post" and convert them to Steak n Shakes. He then added curb service because every restaurant had a never ending line to occupy one of the coveted seats. Demand became greater and greater and soon Gus expanded to Galesburg in 1939. He also sold his first franchise in the late 30's. St. Louis, Indianapolis, Northern Illinois, Daytona Beach, and Hot Springs, Arkansas soon followed. Gus Belt passed away in 1954 and his wife, Edith took over the business. She continued to operate the business, and decided not to expand but rather to care for the Steak n Shake family. In January 1969 Edith Belt sold Steak n Shake to Longchamps Inc., a steakhouse company from the East Coast. Longchamps then sold its majority stock interest to the Franklin Company in September 1972. Robert Cronin, as chairman of Steak n Shake, led an aggressive program to satiate the intense demand for Steak n Shake and the company grew to 130 units in 1975. In the 70's, drive-thru's replaced the curb service. Due to intense competition and great distance between restaurants, several restaurants were closed. At this time, the corporate headquarters were moved from Bloomington, Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1981, Cronin sold his interest to E.W. Kelley and Associates. Because of his marketing acumen, E.W. "Ed" Kelley is considered the "modern day" founder of Steak n Shake. Understanding that customers' needs had changed little since 1934, Mr. Kelley swiftly returned the restaurant to its roots, stressing the preparation of cooked-to-order food, served to customers accompanied by real china, glass and flatware. Menus were updated with melts, salads, and breakfast items. And to meet an ever-increasing demand, all Steak n Shake restaurants began to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Steak n Shake began growing again in 1990, sparked by the knowledge that a successful brand must evolve in order to prosper. By the time of Mr. Kelley's passing on July 4, 2003, the restaurant chain had more than doubled in size. Steak n Shake currently operates over 400 restaurants (57 of which are franchised) in 18 different states-a convincing testament to Mr. Kelley's drive, wisdom and business skills.

Ah, but we never finish! -----Original Message----- From: Bcookiegma@cs.com [mailto:Bcookiegma@cs.com] Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 10:53 AM To: ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILMACON] You are kidding of course! A relative who lives there & cares? You are kidding of course!? HA ha! Thgat will certainly be the day in my family. I am the genealogy nut in the family. The one who cares about, as my relatives say those dead people. You would think they weren't their relatives also. My relatives who live there will not even stop at the cemetery near them for dates on a stone. They all say I would like to have a copy of the family history when you finish it. Rightttttt!!!! Beverly in TX ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from the list send a message to: ILMACON-L-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. To unsubscribe from the digest send a message to: ILMACON-D-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject.

Helen, I would be interested in the surname FULK/FOULK. Henry Fulk and Elizabeth Roark were my gg grandparents. Best regards Sandra Wagner Decatur, Illlinois Descendants of Henry Fulk Generation No. 1 1. HENRY6 FULK (JOHN ADAM5, JOHANN ADAM VOLCK (JOHN ADAM4 FULK), ANDREAS3 VOLCK, JR. (ANDREW FULK, JR.), ANDREAS2, JOHANN JACOB1) was born 21 March 1819 in Stokes County, North Carolina, and died 06 August 1902 in Old soldiers home in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. He married (1) ELIZABETH ROARK 22 October 1841 in Owen County, Indiana, Rev. O. Winters officiated, daughter of JESSE ROARK and MARY CLARK. She was born 08 March 1822 in Greene County, Indiana, and died 21 January 1867. He married (2) SARAH ELIZABETH FULK Bef. 1868. She was born in Ohio, and died 28 April 1881. He married (3) ELIZA JANE MCCLAINE (MEYERS)(HOWE) 24 July 1884 in Shelby County, Illinois1, daughter of GEORGE MCCLAINE and FRANCES VANHORN. She was born July 1832 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Notes for HENRY FULK: Henry Fulk Claimed Residence in Long Creek Enlist Date Enlist Place Enlist Rank Enlist Age 16 August 1862 Priv Served Illinois Enlisted I Co. 116th Inf Reg. IL Absent, sick at M.O. Source: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men Abbreviation: ILRoster Published by on 1900 Obituary for Henry FULK printed in the "Decatur Review" Thursday, 07 August 1902, page 8, Decatur, Illinois. Photocopy of obituary in my possession. HENRY FOULKE (sic) The body of Henry Foulke, (sic) who died at the old soldiers home at Danville Wednesday, arrived in the city Thursday morning and was taken to the family residence, 235 East Herkimer street, from which place the funeral was held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. I have went to the office of Greenwood Cemetery and Henry is listed in the computer system as FOULKE, Henry. His head stone is Henry FULK. More About HENRY FULK: Burial: 07 August 1902, Greenwood Cemetery, Civil War Section, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois - Lot 160, Block 12 Head Stone: Henry Fulk Military service: Civil War Co. I 116 Ill. Inf. enlist date was 16th Aug. 1862 Occupation: Farmer Services: 07 August 1902, Family residence, 235 East Herkimer Street, from which place the funeral was held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Notes for ELIZABETH ROARK: From E-mail received 2-13-1998 Dori Fulk Once source had Elizabeth Roark b. in Greene Co., IN. but Owen Co. History has her father, Jesse Roark, emigrating a little later than that, so she may have been born in NC. More About ELIZABETH ROARK: Burial: 1867 Marriage Notes for HENRY FULK and ELIZABETH ROARK: After the death of Elizabeth (Roark) Fulk, Henry remarried to Sarah Elizabeth Fulk whose parentage is unknown to us. Notes for SARAH ELIZABETH FULK: Sarah Elizabeth Fulk's parentage is unknown. Owen County Cousins 1578 - 1978 Volume 2, page 30 Children of HENRY FULK and ELIZABETH ROARK are: i. JOHN NELSON7 FULK, b. 07 October 1842, Indiana; d. 13 May 1915, at his residence near Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois; m. MARY CAROLINE DRAKE, September 1873; b. 09 February 1852, Greene County, Indiana; d. 15 September 1918, at the residence of her son James Fulk, three miles north of Oakley, Piatt County, Illinois2. Notes for JOHN NELSON FULK: The Reed Fulk book has John's birthday as 11/07/1843 Johns headstone reads birthday as 10/07/1842 and his death certificate has his birthday listed as 10/07/1842...... More About JOHN NELSON FULK: Burial: 14 May 1915, Frantz Cemetery, Oakley Township, Piatt County, Illinois Cause of Death: apoplexy Notes for MARY CAROLINE DRAKE: Obituary for Mary FULK printed in the "Decatur Review" Monday, 16 September 1918, page 4, Decatur, Illinois. Photocopy of obituary in my possession. MRS. MARY FULK DIES AT OAKLEY Had Made her Home in That Vicinity for Thirty-five Years. Mrs. Mary C. Fulk died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning at the residence of her son, James Fulk, three miles north of Oakley. She was sixty-nine years old. Her death was caused by uremia poisoning, after an illness of five weeks. She had been in poor health for a year or more. Mrs. Fulk was well known in Oakley and vicinity, having lived there for about thirty-five years, and she had many friends. She is survived by the following children: James Fulk and Rollo Fulk, living on rural route No. 2 out of Cerro Gordo; Jesse W. Fulk of Oakley, Charles Fulk of Monticello, Mrs. Ben Walker of Cerro Gordo and Mrs. Grace Devers, who lives in Ohio. She also leaves twenty-eight grandchildren. Arrangements were made to have the funeral at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Brick church, northeast of Oakley, conducted by Rev. W. T. Heckman. More About MARY CAROLINE DRAKE: Burial: 17 September 1918, Frantz Cemetery, Oakley Township, Piatt County, Illinois Cause of Death: Uremia poisoning, after an illness of five weeks. Occupation: Housewife Services: 17 September 1918, 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Brick church, northeast of Oakley, conducted by Rev. W. T. Heckman. ii. AMOS J. FULK, b. 22 December 1845; d. Bef. 1911; m. SUSANNA LANE, 24 February 1867, Macon County, Illinois by William Rucker, Justice of the Peace3; b. Abt. 1835, Ohio; d. 02 February 1903, the family residence 240 South Broadway, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois4. Notes for AMOS J. FULK: In regards to Amos's death before 4/15/1911 his sister Louisa Barbara Fulk Reed's obituary April 15, 1911 states that she left one brother near Oakley. Her brother John Nelson Fulk was the only brother living when Louisa died and that is John Nelson Fulk he died May 13, 1915. Notes for SUSANNA LANE: Obituary for Susan FULK printed in "The Decatur Review" Monday, 02 February 1903, page 8, Decatur, Illinois. Fulk Mrs. Susan Fulk wife of A. J. Fulk, died of old age at 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at her home, 240 South Broadway, 68 years. She is survived by a son, Gus Fulk and a daughter, Mrs. Fannie Lane. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from the residence and the burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Obituary for Susan FULK printed in "The Decatur Daily Herald" Tuesday, 03 February 1903, page 8, Decatur, Illinois. Mrs. Susan Fulk Mrs. Susan Fulk, wife of A. J. Fulk, died early Monday morning at the family residence, 240 South Broadway, of old age. Mrs. Fulk was in her 69th year, and is survived by a son, Gus Fulk, and a daughter Mrs. Fannie Lane. The funeral will occur Tuesday afternoon at half past two o'clock from the residence and the burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. More About SUSANNA LANE: Burial: 03 February 1903, Lot 20 - Block 15A - Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Cause of Death: Pneumonia Occupation: Housewife Services: 03 February 1903, Tuesday afternoon at half past two o'clock from the residence. iii. WILLIAM RILEY FULK, b. 22 May 1848; d. 04 August 1849. More About WILLIAM RILEY FULK: Burial: 1849 iv. JESSE FRANKLIN FULK, b. 10 February 1850; d. 19 March 1880, Reed's steam saw mill, two miles north of Oakley, Piatt County, Illinois. Notes for JESSE FRANKLIN FULK: Obituary for Jesse FULK printed in the "Decatur Daily Review" Saturday, 20 March 1880, page 1, Decatur, Illinois. Photocopy of obituary in my possession A Fatal Explosion. From Supervisor Ruddock, of Whitmore township, who called at our office we learn that, at Reed's steam saw mill, two miles north of Oakley, yesterday morning, about eight o'clock, the boiler bursted and the engineer whose name is Jesse Fulk, was instantly killed. Mr. Reed, the owner of the mill had one of his legs badly broken, while the sawyer J. B. Harrouff, had his head badly cut by a piece of iron. Dr. Chenoweth of Oreana, was summoned, and set Mr. Reed's limb and dressed Mr. Harrouff's wound. In the explosion, the engine was thrown clear back to the saw, a distance of twenty feet, while the building itself was badly shattered. The deceased engineer has a brother, Amos Fulk, residing on Wood street of this city. More About JESSE FRANKLIN FULK: Burial: 1880, Old Section - North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois Cause of Death: Killed in saw mill accident Head Stone: Inscription reads Jesse F. Fulk died Mar 19, 18? - aged 30 yr 1 mo 6 da. v. MARY ELIZABETH FULK, b. 08 November 1853. More About MARY ELIZABETH FULK: Fact 1: No further information vi. LOUISA BARBRA FULK, b. 13 August 1856, Greene County, Indiana; d. 13 April 1911, her home three and one half miles southeast of Oreana.; m. ROBERT REED, 19 April 1875, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois by S. F. Greer, County Judge5; b. 20 October 1845, Oakley Township, Macon County, Illinois; d. 14 April 1923, 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning at his home near Oreana.. Notes for LOUISA BARBRA FULK: Obituary for Barbra REED printed in "The Daily Review" 15 April 1911, page 8, Decatur, Illinois. Photocopy of obituary in my possession. OREANA WOMAN CANCER VICTIM OREANA, April 15 -- Mrs. Robert Reed died at her home 3 1/2 miles south-east of Oreana Thursday afternoon. Death was caused by cancer from which she had been a sufferer for the past two years and had been confined to her bed for the last three months. Louisa Barbara Fulk was born in Indiana, Aug. 13, 1856 and was married to Robert Reed April 19, 1875, in Decatur. Mrs. Reed was the mother of fourteen children, all living and all present at the funeral. She leaves a husband and the fourteen children who are: Albert and Mark Reed of Decatur, Roy Reed of Casner, Lee Reed and Mrs. Frank Stuart of Oakley, John Reed, Ralph Reed and Mrs. Guy Bullock living near Oreana and Byron, Melvin, May and Fern all at home. She also leaves one brother near Oakley. The funeral services will be at the Union church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. F. E. Gallgar of the Christian church. Interment will be in Union cemetery. Death of Mrs. Robert Reed Mrs. Robert Reed died at her home three and one half miles southeast of Oreana April 13, 1911 aged 54 years and eight months. She had been a sufferer from cancer for the past two years and for the last three months had been confined to her bed. Through all her sufferings she was kind and patient and always thoughtful of those who cared for her. Barbara Fulk was born in Green County Indiana August 13, 1856. She came to Macon County with her parents when she was quite young and has spent the remainder of her life in this vicinity. She married to Robert Reed April 19, 1875 and to them were born fourteen children all of who are living. They are Albert F. and Mark T. of Decatur, John W., Mrs. Fannie Bullock and Ralph H. of Oreana, Lee A. and Mrs. Nellie Stuart of Oakley and Lester, Homer, Byron, Melvin, May, and Fern who reside at home. Besides the children and husband she leaves one brother, John Fulk of Oakley, 16 grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a noble wife and unusually kind and loving mother and an excellent neighbor. The funeral services were held at the Oreana Christian church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. F. E. Galigern, pastor of the Oreana Christian church. The music was furnished by a double quartet composed of Mrs. E. E. Conley, Misses Grace Kirby and Ida Strope, Mrs. J. C. Spooner, Misses Ira Thompson, Kenneth Cooper, J. C. Spooner, and J. H. Moothart. The honorary pall-bearers were O. L. Stuart, D. Turpin, J. Stuart, H. Hirsch, D. Seitz and H. C. Bower. The active pall-bearers were J. H. Burgess, T. Pensinger, J. P. Dilling, N. Larson, J. W. Duvall and M. Boyer. The flowers were in charge of Mrs. C. Betzer and Mrs. E. Thurman. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment was in the Union Cemetery. More About LOUISA BARBRA FULK: Burial: 1911, Union Cemetery, Oreana, Macon County, Illinois Cause of Death: Cancer Residence: Macon County, Illinois Notes for ROBERT REED: ROBERT REED DIES IN OREANA HOME Was Born in Macon County 78 years Ago; Operated Sawmill for Many Years Robert Reed, born and reared in Macon County where he had lived for 78 years, died Saturday morning at 12:30 o'clock in his home near Oreana. For many years he had operated a saw mill and was widely known in that section of the county. He was born in Oakley township, Oct. 20, 1845 and was married to Louisa B. Fulk April 19, 1875. Mrs. Reed died in 1911. He leaves the following named children; Albert, John, Mark and Bryon Reed and Mrs. Nellie Stuart of Decatur; Ralph of Busnell, Roy of Oreana, Homer of Oshkosh, Wis.; Lee of Luverne, IA.; Melvin of Hammond, Ind.; Mrs. Fannie Bullock, Oreana; Mrs. Mae Elkins, Corwith, IA.; Mrs. Fern Beaman, Hammond, Ind. His descendants include 37 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Union church near Oreana Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Decatur Review, Saturday, April 14, 1923, page 9 ROBERT REED, 78, DIES IN OREANA Had Lived in That Vicinity All His Life. Robert Reed, an old resident of Oreana, died a little after midnight Friday at about the age of seventy-eight. He had lived there practically all his life. He leaves the following children; Albert, John, Byron, Mark and Mrs. Nellie Stewart, all of Decatur; Mrs. Fannie Bullock and Roy Reed, both of Oreana, Ralph of Illinois; Homer of Oshkosh, Mich.; Melvin Reed and Mrs. Fern Beaman of Chicago and Mrs. May Elkins of Iowa. Decatur Review, Sunday, April 15, 1923 page 4 Robert Reed died at 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning at his home near Oreana. He was seventy-seven years old. Mr. Reed suffered two strokes of paralysis about two years ago, but recovered, and Friday night he seemed in good health. He ate a hearty supper and seemed all right when he retired. He became ill about 10:30 o'clock and sank rapidly. Mr. Reed was born in Oakley township Oct. 20, 1845, but for many years he had lived in or near Oreana. He was engaged in the lumber business practically all his life and had a saw mill and lumber yard at Oreana at the time of his death. He was one of the best known of the old settlers in that part of the county. He and Miss Louisa Barbara Fulk were married April 19, 1875. Her heath occurred April 13, 1911. He is survived by the following children: Albert Reed, John Reed, Mrs. Nellie Stuart, Mark Reed and Byron Reed, all of Decatur; Ralph Reed of Bushnell, Ill.; Mrs. Fannie Bullock of Oreana; Homer Reed of Oskosh, Wis.; Mrs. Mae Elkins of Corwith, IA.; Lee Reed of Luverne IA.; Mrs. Fern Beaman, of Hammond, Ind. and Melvin Reed, also of Hammond, Ind. Another son, Lester Reed, died March 7, 1921. There are thirty-seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Union church near Oreana. More About ROBERT REED: Burial: 16 April 1923, Union Cemetery, Oreana, Macon County, Illinois Occupation: Operated saw mill for years Residence: Macon County, Illinois vii. SARAH JANE FULK, b. 21 April 1858. More About SARAH JANE FULK: Fact 1: No further information Children of HENRY FULK and SARAH FULK are: viii. MARY ALICE7 FULK, b. 03 October 1868. More About MARY ALICE FULK: Fact 1: No further information ix. BABY GIRL FULK, b. 09 September 1878, Macon County, Illinois; d. 09 September 1878, Interment Oakley. Notes for BABY GIRL FULK: Still Birth Fulk, Henry Fulk, Sarah E. Page 8 024 9 Oct. 1878 Mother Surname Fulk, Sarah E. Oakley Township, Illinois Father Fulk, Henry Date of Birth 9 Sept. 1878 Sex Female Mother Nativity Ohio Father Nativity North Carolina Burial Oakley Undertaker Keefer Gestation 9 months Signature Medical Attend; Cobb, Jos. More About BABY GIRL FULK: Cause of Death: Stillborn Fact 1: Interment Oakley Endnotes 1. Certificate of Marriage Henry FULK and Howe, Eliza Jane Mrs., Volume 1, Page 140, Shelby County, IllinoisIllinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900. 2. Certificate of Death Mary Caroline FULK, Register 10, page 116, Macon County Court House, Decatur, Macon County, IllinoisMary Caroline (Drake) Fulk. 3. Marriage date/location Amos J. FULK and Susanna LANE, Page 132, Office of the County Clerk, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. 4. Certificate of Death Susanna FULK, Register 5, page 432, Macon County Court House, Decatur, Macon County, IllinoisSusanna (Lane) Fulk. 5. Marriage date/location Robert REED and Lydie B. FULKS, Page 47 License #1554, Office of the County Clerk, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. ----- Original Message ----- From: <heartsweetnana@adelphia.net> To: <ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 12:37 AM Subject: Re: Re: [ILMACON] Durfee School > While we have so much interest going on with the site maybe we should have a roll call of names we are researching in Macon Co. I have SMITH, BURKE, WEAVER, FULK/FOULK, PASLEY, HILL, MOREY, EDWARDS. AND ANYONE WHO LIVED IN BOODY AS I HAVE FOUND I AM RELATED TO ALL OF THEM WHO LIVED THERE BETWEEN 1880 AND 1950'S. > Helen in Idaho > >

In a message dated 1/17/04 9:09:51 AM Central Standard Time, marsha.mcw@mchsi.com writes: > Centennial was on Woodford St. . I went to Durfee K - 6 , Centennial 7 - 8 , and then to the new Eisenhower Hight school... Such wonderful memories here...... > Marge Hall Leevey > Decatur

No, but thanks anyway. There were relatives in Mattoon and in Olney and McFalls, Richland Co., IL. Meri >I don't know if this will help in any way. > There were MCWILLIAM related to GREER in Fayette Co, IL I believe. >There were MCWILLIAMS related to FUNK in Macon Co, IL I believe. >Beverly (HIMES) BARGER in TX > > >==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe from the list send a message to: >ILMACON-L-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject. >To unsubscribe from the digest send a message to: >ILMACON-D-request@rootsweb.com with unsubscribe as the subject.

Some of our EKISS relatives lived in Macon Co. Our direct line in Bethany. Several years ago we finally visited Bethany and on that trip learned that it is now a 'bedroom' community to Decatur residents that wish to live in a quiet, rural area. My husband, typical man!!? just doesn't remember his childhood or much about his Grandparents. He'd tell me they were from Decatur but he remembered going to GA. Then all of the sudden one day he told me he'd not attended his Grandmother's funeral in IL but had gone there with his parents. They said he shouldn't to go to the funeral however. He was 15 at the time. IL! the hunt was on and I've traced the Ekiss family way back. I'd love to hear memories of Bethany if anyone has some. I think finding the social history of a community is more than half the fun of genealogy research. This is the type of discussion I seek on a roots -L and wish it was more frequent. I've been told to join roots history L if that is what I'm interested in but the few history L I've joined are more scholarly and less personal experience. Our ancestors were real people. This brings them to life, makes them human to know where they had that hot dog, or ice skated, or where they might have stole the first kiss. Barb in AZ

Actually, the person I am interested in is George Potter of Clinton, Dewitt Co, Il. He worked on the railroad along with George McWilliams, and is possibly related to me through an illegitimate birth. Meri >Are your POTTER any relation to >POTTER & BROWN of Ramsey, Fayette Co, IL? >POTTER of Wayne Co, IL? >POTTER & MOSE of Shelby & Jefferson Co, IL.? >POTTER & MAXSON of Marion Co, IL? >POTTER & BANNING of Shelby & Christian Co, IL? >Beverly (HIMES) BARGER in TX > > >==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== >Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: >http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/

While I have roots in Macon co, Maroa, and Decatur, I am also interested in the information,. but I have had over a hundred messages in the past few days, 53 this morning. It is time consuming to deal with them everytime I turn on the PC. I understand that to go on the site to is a fast way to reach all the people to for Macon Co. chatting. So, why don't you just email each other, I am sure there is a way you could all chat on personal interests. I don't mean to start a discord, but it is a little too much to deal with so many emails, and having to work out the ones visiting or researchers. Mary

just type in unsubscribe in the subject line when you reply

Someone tell me how to unsubcribe to this mess. I had 33 non interest emails from Macon list this morning.

On the tv show, "Ripley's Believe It Or Not", just the other day, there was an episode on the Avon Theatre being haunted. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see it (my husband told me about it ... said it was good.) Marsha Email: marsha.mcw@mchsi.com -----Original Message----- From: Jerryblay@aol.com [mailto:Jerryblay@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 5:57 AM To: ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILMACON] Lincoln Theater BTW, the Avon Theater still exists and is also reported to be haunted. There are many haunted places in Decatur, the whole town having been built on an old Indian burial ground. Jerry Blaylock Houston, Texas DHS Class of 1956

Hi Sue, if you know the ate or close to it, you can order the micro-film for old newspapers from the Old State Capital Historical Library, in Springfield, Ill. There is no charge for ordering and reading the papers. You can read it on their machines, I found obits. for two ancestores I didn't have. If you are interested, and want the further information, I will be glad to send you their email address. Mary Sue12632@aol.com wrote:I wrote to the Macon Co. Courthouse requesting a COPY of the "marriage license" & "return of the marriage" for Homer F. GARDNER & Gertrude R. WHEELING who applied for a Marriage License on 18 Oct. 1924 (as published in the "Decatur Daily Review" on Tues., Oct. 21, 1924), license issued by County Clerk Harvey Fay. I was advised to send a money order for $11.00. I mailed the money order and it was returned to me - NO RECORD FOUND. THIS IS VERY CONFUSING AS ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER. Anyone on this list who lives near the courthouse who could go there & check this out? I would be happy to reimburse for time spent & copies made. Sue in NY Sue12632@aol.com ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/

I went to Centennial very briefly in about 1955 and it was not the same school. I don't know whether it could have been an "older" Centennial or not, but don't think so. The school on Orchard was on a corner (can't remember the name of the other street), a brick 2-story. Marsha Email: marsha.mcw@mchsi.com -----Original Message----- From: Joann Coleman [mailto:JCOLEMA1@elp.rr.com] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 10:21 PM To: ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: RE: [ILMACON] Durfee School Was Centennial Jr Hi on East Orchard? I went there in 1941 & 2. JC > There was a school across the street from where my grandparents lived (1200 > block of East Orchard, Decatur.) They bought this house in 1942 <memory > here.> Any ideas what the name of this school was? I believe it was closed by 1950. > > Marsha

Thanks, Beverly - actually I have quite a bit on my PRICEs and they lived in Decatur, Blue Mound, etc. for many, many years - born, married and died there! Just wondered if there were any "strays" around. Barb ----- Original Message ----- From: <Bcookiegma@cs.com> To: <ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 6:52 AM Subject: Re: [ILMACON] PRICE > In case this helps there were PRICE in Fayette and Marion Co, IL early. > Beverly (HIMES) BARGER in TX > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/ > >

No, my Frys weren't related to the McMillens. Mine were Susannah (Kraft, Rife) Fry, d. in Decatur 1923; William Wallace Fry, d. in Decatur 1906, and Homer Jesse Fry, m. Lottie Price in Decatur 1908, d. in Peoria. Barb ----- Original Message ----- From: <Bcookiegma@cs.com> To: <ILMACON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [ILMACON] FRY, MCMILLEN & HIMES > Were any of your FRY any relation to the MCMILLEN of Christian & Shelby Co, > IL Area. > A sister of my grandfather Ernest William HIMES named > Laura Lavina HIMES married Willard Bently MCMILLEN. They had a daughter named > Angie Pauline MCMILLEN married Donald Richard FRY. I believe they are buried > in Pana, IL in Linwood cemetery. I believe they had 4 children. > Neverly (HIMES) BARGER in TX > > > ==== ILMACON Mailing List ==== > Visit the Macon County ILGenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacon/ > >