In a message dated 7/28/99 8:20:13 PM Atlantic Daylight Time, mlane10@pacbell.net writes: << This would have been around 1855-1870. Do the Alton newspapers in the Hayner Library go back that far? >> Marilyn - I don't know how far back they go but you might try calling the Hayner Library. The individuals that work there are very helpful. Good luck. Carol