Bloomington Settlement HouseIn 1915 Bloomington had had a Day Nursery and Settlement House since 1908. It was located at 1320 West Mulberry Street and had undergone...
Hobo Girl in McLean County JailOn this date 100 years ago a young woman threw herself upon the mercy of the County Sheriff for a place to stay. Gertie St. Leece was...
Two Brothers at Industrial SchoolOn this date in 1915 Esburn and Louis Chafin, ages 10 and 8, were residents of the Poor Farm in DeWitt County. Since the Poor Farms were...