Society
Looking Back 1/16/25
Jan. 15, 1925 The members of the Board of county Commissioners of this county, have been meeting quite frequently here of late. The Board is endeavoring to check up on the county officials of our county,aiming to determine their financial standing in regard to their account with Calhoun county. Tuesday of this week the Board…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 75 YEARS AGO: COAL SHORTAGE IN PIKE COUNTY
150 Years Ago Jan. 21, 1875 Everybody has got all the ice they want just now, and the prospect for something to put in your coffee next summer is excellent. Pneumonia is very prevalent in some portions of the county, arising no doubt from the extreme cold weather. As will be seen, billiards are once…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Calhoun County 1/9/25
Friday, Jan. 10 Calhoun County Bicentennial Open House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 Grafton Eagle Meet and Greet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the visitor center. Saturday, Jan. 11 Eagle Saturdays at the Audubon Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 Pere Marquette Bald Eagle Festival…
Read MoreLooking Back 1/9/25
Jan. 8, 1925 Mr. Theen, manager of the A.B.C. Bakter of Alton, came up one day last week to make arrangements with the Inman store here to send them fresh bread, cakes and doughnuts every day. This bakery has been sending bread to Hardin for several years, but only in small lots to be sure…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 75 YEARS AGO: FOUR ACCIDENTS AND FIVE DEATHS IN 10 DAYS ON “BLOODY 36”
150 Years Ago Jan. 14, 1875 No snow of any account on the ground. The wheat still survives the winter. The thermometer yesterday failed to get above 10 degrees. God help the poor who are exposed to this cold winter. We can’t. Next year the census of population is to be taken. Will the young…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Calhoun County 1/2/25
Saturday, Jan. 4 Alton Eagle and Ice Festival. Saturday, Jan. 4 Roost Watch at the Audubon Center at the Riverlands. Monday, Jan. 6 Cross Point Church in Fieldon is having a food give away on the first Monday of the month. Items can be picked up from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. or until food…
Read MoreLooking Back 1/2/25
Jan. 1, 1925 The Illinois River blocked with ice early last Sunday morning, and a few hours after the natural bridge was formed Andy Degerlia walked across the river on the ice. This is the first time in five years that the river at Hardin has blocked with ice. The river at Kampsville has been…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 50 YEARS AGO: PITTSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL’S FIRST GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM
150 Years Ago Jan. 7, 1875 The game law is again in full force, and he that killeth a quail shall himself be killed $3 worth. The Pittsfield woolen mill is closed for the present, and great improvements and additions to the machinery are being made. At Griggsville clear and cold is the way the…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Jersey County 1.2.25
Saturday, Jan. 4 Alton Eagle and Ice Festival. Saturday, Jan. 4 Roost Watch at the Audubon Center at the Riverlands. Monday, Jan. 6 Cross Point Church in Fieldon is having a food give away on the first Monday of the month. Items can be picked up from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. or until food…
Read MoreJanuary “Community” No Charge Meal Menu
Doors Open 5 p.m. Meal Served at 5:45 p.m. Faith Stories and Music from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by First Baptist Jerseyville Jan. 8 Turkey and Noodles, Garden Salad, Dinner Roll, Cook’s Choice Dessert Jan. 15 Chili, Celery with Peanut Butter, Cook’s Choice Dessert Jan. 22 Sinclair’s Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy,…
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