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A History of Founders' Grove in Maps
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Past posts
One Hundred Years Ago Today in McLean County
The Berry Family
The Pantagraph reported in a tongue in cheek article that a Miss Edith Berry, who was once a resident of Bloomington, had fallen in love...
Elopement a la 1915
On this date the Pantagraph noted three elopements: Beulah Fairfield (Fisher, IL) allegedly eloped with Henry Ingold (farmhand) to...
Just Where was William Penn Born?
Over the course of four days Edmund O'Connell, a local attorney, and the Pantagraph engaged in an argument as to where William Penn, the...
Diamond Ring Disappears
A farm wife, Mrs. Burroughs, living near Mossville, was making bread in her home and after completing this chore, could not find her...
Money and Maid Disappear
Sometimes the Pantagraph was too anxious to give ALL the facts about a crime. When Mrs. Mayer Livingstone's money disappeared it was...
A Last Hurrah?
Although the automobile was enjoying popularity at this time, the day of the horse and buggy was not quite over. On this date 100 years...
Land Speed Record Holder?
On this date 100 years ago Mr. William Mooberry offered RL Fleming and son a drive to Pekin in his new National motor car. Mr. Mooberry...
Thrills of Aviation
The Pantagraph carried a story of the exploits of Ruth Law, a famous aviatrix of the time, who was expected at the Leroy Fair. Ms. Law...
Vandals on Vale
On this date a complaint was made to the police of 4 or 5 boys living on Vale Street. They were throwing rocks on that street, pulled the...
Cold as a Step Mother's Love
On this date in 1915 multiple articles appeared in the paper related to family relations that are comparable to family relations now. We...
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