Society

150 Years Ago Nov. 12, 1874 Last spring J. A. Dean traveled for miles around to hunting buckwheat for seed, and finally succeeded in procuring one pint, which he planted with a corn planter.  It came up well this fall and he cut 40 shock which threshed out three and a half bushels.  This we…

Thursday, Nov. 14 Learning the basics of hand stitched embroidery and basic mending 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Got Faith building. Cost is $25. Email [email protected] to reserve a seat.

Monday, Nov. 4 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 is gone. One order per vehicle. Bring a box to transport. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Modern Woodmen Chapter 18050 Dinner at…

150 Years Ago Nov. 5, 1874 The new Barry school is nearly completed and the keys have been handed over to the directors. It’s too bad we cannot have an official count of Pike County’s votes, just because a schoolmaster in Chambersburg is the one to bring in the polls from that town, and he…

Thursday, Nov. 14 Learning the basics of hand stitched embroidery and basic mending 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Got Faith building. Cost is $25. Email [email protected] to reserve a seat. Saturday, Nov. 23 Sewing Christmas quilted stockings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Got Faith. Email [email protected] to reserve a seat. Tuesday, Dec.…

150 Years Ago Oct. 29, 1874 The weather continues most delightful, being warm and very pleasant.  Monday noon, right here in Pittsfield, there was a glorious rain. The registration in Pittsfield shows about 600 votes.  Quite a falling off. Griggsville is to vote at its next municipal election whether it will remain a town or…

Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 217-942-6414. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability. Friday,…

Come to the Table is a free community meal sponsored by First Baptist Church Jerseyville. The meal will be served every Wednesday evening at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, 200 West Pearl Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. There will be faith stories and songs…

Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 217-942-6414. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability. Friday,…