Society
Looking Back 5/22/25
May 28, 1925 The unexpected freeze of last Sunday night did a great deal of damage to crops and fruit in Calhoun county, according to authentic reports. The freeze came on the heels of extreme hot weather of the day previous and the mercury made an almost sudden downward dive of 65 degrees in about…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 75 YEARS AGO: ROBERT EARL HUGHES, WORLD’S HEAVIEST MAN, TO VISIT PITTSFIELD
150 Years Ago May 20, 1875 Pete Smith of Pearl has caught six genuine wolves, whose scalps now adorn his belt, and for which he will demand many shekels from the Board of Supervisors. The grand army of drummers (traveling salesmen), innumerable and insatiable as grasshoppers, is now on the war path, and every village…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Jersey County 5/22/25
Monday, May 26 Memorial Day event with tribute honoring Spc. Tony Gilman at Calhoun High School beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29 Grafton’s Music in the Park at the Grove Memorial Park starting at 7 p.m. Friday, May 30 Bluff City Outdoors Fest at Alton Wood River Sportsman Club. Begins at 12 p.m. on…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Calhoun county 5/15/25
Saturday, May 17 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Rivers Project REC Fest at National Great Rivers Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 Modern Woodmen Chapter 1627 Dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Barefoot. Monday, May 26 Memorial Day event with tribute honoring Spc. Tony Gilman at Calhoun High School…
Read MoreLooking Back 5/15/25
May 14, 1925 Scarlet fever has again made its appearance in Hardin. Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tavernier, residing in the north part of town, is reported to be sick with the disease. The tavernier home is under quarantine. May 18, 1950 A very happy group of kids gathered around the entrance to…
Read MorePickings from Pike’s Past: 150 YEARS AGO: PITTSFIELD BASEBALL CLUB BEATS ROCKPORT BASEBALL CLUB 58-31
150 Years Ago May 13, 1875 The weather still continues cold and uncertain—one day being lovely spring and the next day being cold and disagreeable. The prospect for a crop is gloomy. Our wheat is all dead, and the millions of grasshoppers that are now hatching will take the oats, barley, flax and corn and…
Read MoreHalls celebrate 70th Anniversary
May Menu “No Charge” Community Dinner
Hosted by First Baptist Jerseyville Doors Open 5 p.m. Meal Served 6 p.m. Faith Story 6:30 p.m. Closing Prayer 6:55 p.m. May 21 Oven Baked Pork Chops, Cornbread Dressing with Pan Gravy, Country Seasoned Green Beans, Cook’s Choice Desert May 28 Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole, Buttered Corn, Dinner Roll, Cook’s Choice Dessert Disclaimer- Menu Subject…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and Around Jersey County 5/15/25
Saturday, May 17 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Rivers Project REC Fest at National Great Rivers Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, May 26 Memorial Day event with tribute honoring Spc. Tony Gilman at Calhoun High School beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29 Grafton’s Music in the Park at the Grove Memorial Park…
Read MoreLooking Back 5/8/25
May 7, 1925 Andrew Kinder, a hustling young man of Gilead, has purchased the property in Hardin belonging to Pear Carpenter and being used by the latter as a residence and barber shop. We learn that the purchasing price was $4,000. Mr. Kinder, with his wife, will move to Hardin and Mr. Kinder will open…
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