977.3! Ir8i CMTfflliL 1863 1963 UNIVERSITY OF ILLir ■^' '^RARY AT UR^.u.,., ^ .AMPAIGN ILL HIST. SURVEY ILLI^iC rCAL SUBVET ^^ iJij. M"' Sfl'^—^l FOREWORD Our Centennial calls to mind many mem- ories, some long forgotten as well as those which remain fresh and vivid after so many- years. During the early eighteen hundreds, pioneers from the East were settling in the prairies between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. Farming was the main industry in the beginning but not for- long. Other industries and educational ad- vantages followed as settlers continued co- ming. As a result of these migrations Irv- ing came to be. Our many thanks to all those who in the past have contributed so much to the welfare of our village and to those who will carry on to insure its future as an enterprising community. This is not a complete record but it is offered with a hope that many events and people long thought forgotten can be reliv- ed in memory. We are grateful to those who have help, ed supply information of a one hundred year backward look. OUR TOWN'S CENTENNIAL One hundred years ago this fall, Men met to incorporate a village for all; Irving was just a settlement, No laws or anything permanent. Then no stock could roam the street. Boardwalks were made for less muddy feet. Lots of changes were made, Trees were planted around for shade. Trees were planted for a park, Ice cream picnics held there after dark; It was surrounded by a hitching rack, From which many a child fell on his back. The settlers in 1857 made a gain, They got the railroad and a train; Then to up their popularity and rank. They got more stores, a post office and a bank. They got a barber shop, a millinery store, A lumber yard and lots more; Five well attended churches they had For happy occasions and also sad. They of course had schools, Carpenters made furniture with crude tools; Now lots of thingr, have come to pass, Such as electricity, city water, and natural gas. Selma Kelly Eddington Irving is a grand old place to live in. To lend, to spend or to give in; But to borrow or to beg or to hold your own, There never was a place worse known. Written many years ago by Harvey Kelly. IRVING INCORPORATED In 1863 the village of Irving was incorporated and received its charter. Cornelius Newberry was chosen president and Dr. William Hobson clerk for the purpose of conducting an- election. Palmer Yeamans, John Petra, Jacob Bird, H. J. Huestis and William P. Saunders were elected trustees of the village. After being duly sworn in, election of offi- cers was held in the store of H. J. Huestis and included president of the board, J.H. Petra; clerk, E.H. Kitch; treasurer, William Grantham; street commissioner, John Franklin; and constable, Isaiah Grantham, Several ordinances were voted on including a fine of not less than $5.00 for playing cards or other games for money in the village; a fine of $5.00 for anyone running a horse or mule unnecessarily; a license rate for shows was from $1. to $2,00; and all able bodied male inhabitants over twenty-one years of age and under fifty were required to do not less than 3 days labor on the streets and roads after due notice from the street commissioner. The pay was to be $1.00 per day. These ordinances were signed by John Petra, president and E, H, Kitch, clerk. Future regular meetings were to be held once a month on the first Saturday night after the full of the moon. Presidents of the Village Bd., listed in the order in which they- served include Cornelius Newberry, John Petra, Thomas Black, M. D. L. Cannon, Dr. Joseph Cobb, H. J. Huestis, Palmer Yeaman, John E. Knight, J.B. Cromer(who always opened the meetings with prayer ) ,M.D.L. Cannon, Athan Cannon, J. T. McDavid, E.H. Kitch, John K. Knight, F.P. Huestis, John T. McDavid, H.C. Yeamans, S.J, Cottrell, John Bryan, John Knight, R.J. Cockelreas, J. M. Kelly, H.J. Bartlett, J. Piatt, Easton Whitten, A, Ridenhour, Baxter Williams, Thomas Grantham, Ellis Satterlee, CM. Roberts, W. J. Wiley, Ward Carter, Cyrus Vandever, Dr. P.J. Fullerton, Robert L. Funk, William Counton, Marshall Winn, G.W. Doyle, CF. Laws, Ed Lohr, J.M, Vincent, L.L. Cunningham, Ira Arnold, B. C. Tomamichel,- G.W. Doyle, C Cockelreas, John Potterf, Lee Hutchins, Pearl Carriker, Charles C. Nance, George C Bryce, William K. Jenkens, Edwin Renken W.D. Fisher, John Walters, and the present president, Harold Jurgena, The present town clerk is David Wineburner; Treasurer, Wayne — Eddington; trustees, Allen Edwards, Kenneth Manning, Harold Douglas, - Roy Denton, Ross McPherson, and Homer Rebman, ^^^ WELCOME TO IRVING Welcome sign erected in 1962 at the corner Main and Pine Street which- is at the beginning of the State Aid road leading to coffeen. IRVING ILLINOIS MRTIIiRiJATEWAY 3#s CENTENNIAL OFFICERS Mary K. (Toots) Bryce - President David Wineburner - Secretary George Bryce - Treasurer Harold Jurgena - Auditor CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Front row, left to righti Phyllis Whalen, Judith Gates, Betty Caulk, Mildred Wilson, Alma Rushford. Back row; left to right: Harold Jurgena, Allen Edwards, Everett Spindel, Faye Holmes, Ross McPherson, Floyd Bauer. Chairmen not pictured are Kenneth Caulk and Dennis Edwards. A GROUP OF CENTENNIAL WORKERS Front row, left to right: Freda Perkins, Luthella McPherson, Mildred Wilson, Martha Wineburner, Kimberly WineburneT» Alma Rush- ford, Dorothy Maninfior, Bessie Bailey. Back row, left to right: Ross Perkins, Ross McPherson, David Wine burner, Betty Caulk, Everett Spindel, Judith Gates, Floyd Bauer, Mary K, Bryce, Ora Zumwalt, Roberta Bauer, Ruth Zumwalt, Helen Bryce, Phy- llis Whalen. Many others not pictured have been enthusiastic and faithful workers. JUNIOR QUEEN CANDIDATES Carol Randle, Janice Spindel, Diana Bailey, Barbara Bailey, Janet Maninfior, Juanita Denton, Linda Bledsaw, Judy Durston, Fern White, Patsy Kelly. SENIOR QUEEN CANDIDATES Anna Canaday, representing the Christian church; Mary Lipe, Luth- eran church; Esther Schraudt, Methodist church; Nellie Carriker, Free Methodist church; Mary Padgett, Order of Eastern Star; Ruth Zumwalt, American Legion Auxiliary. Remember when tne kiqb followed the ice wagon in the hope of getting stray chunks of ice? Remember when there were such big snows that people could v/alk or ride across rail fences? Compliments of g« Automatic Open Bowling A.M.F. Call 27 For pin Sitters Reservations TOWN PUMP BOWL NOKOMIS. ILLLINOIS CO, fee Congo A Cocktail Bar N Lounge D jewel proprietors Best Wishes FUNKS SERVICE MARATHON PRODUCTS Lubricotion.-Tire Repair Goodyear Tires SULLIVAN'S DRUGS i?c liable P resort r>-tt on Sckvicov HII.LSBORO CENTENNIAL COMMITTEES President — Secretary — FINANCE Alma Rushford Ross Perkins Wayne Eddington Helen Norris Larry McElroy Frances White Rev, Lon Sefton Faye Renken Bessie Bailey Mary Rebman James Dalzotto QUEEN - PROMOTIONAL Phyllis Whalen Barbara (Lynn) Caulk Betty Edwards Linda Edwards Vera White Bonnie Schwendemann Mary Taylor Barbara Denton Florence Douglas Lila Chaplin Roberta Bauer Phyllis Uhlry BEARD Mildred Wilson Dorothy Maninfior Norma Caulk Luthella McPherson Barbara Neisler Caulk Esther Strackeljahn Ruby Renken Helen Rice PUBLICITY Everett Spindel Robert Eddington James White Forrest Snow Esther Schraudt Mary K. Bryce David Wineburner CENTENNIAL BOOK Faye Holmes Etta King Edith Grantham Nell Botkin Ina Botkin Ava Wells Edna Kelly Alice Schoeneweis Leda Davis Estelle Downs Treasurer — George Bryce Auditor Harold Jurgena SOLICIT FOR BOOK Betty Caulk Jean Eddington Dolores Eddington Charlotte Snow Sophia Kesky Wanda White Livona Martincic Everett Spindel Betty Settle George Bryce CONCESSION Ross WcPherson Charles McNeely Lynn Eddington Helen Bryce Arline Cook Roberta Bauer Stanley Everley Rev, David Lofdahl Roy Denton Louise Singler Mary Anna McElroy Marcella Douglas ENTERTAINMENT Harold Jurgena Ross McPherson Homer Rebman Wilma Tomamichel Dale Renken James Whalen Jean Weber HORSE SHOES Kenneth Caulk Bradley Caulk Arthur Smith Ivan Caulk PARK Dennis Edwards Robert Caulk Jake Bergman Bud Denton Joe Maninfior Floyd Bauer Henry Schwendemann Kenneth Manning Harold Douglas Charles Kesky Jack Bailey Thomas Rice Walter Heifer Richard Chaplin PARADE Allen Edwards Lamar Caulk Melvin "Pappy" Stokes Shirley Randle Rev, David Dyer ANTIQUE DISPLAY Judith Gates Nina White Remember when Guc Rebman operated a small business at his home which consisted of making hominy, butchering and rendering lard which he distributed in the community? -HAPPY BIRTHDAY- STAUDER'S INC. Har dwar •■ Fwrn itur • H«ating A Plumbing PHONE Z92.t WITT. ILLINOIS •'" HILLSBORO LUMBER CO. Shirley Collins, Mgr. Wh«r« Th« Home Begins Lumb«r ft Building Material „„,33^^^ ,^^,^^,3 STURGEON'S Gifts — Cards — Staaonery School and Office Supplies Inttrnatlenal HarvMttr Tractors - Farm Equlpmont BULLARD IMPLEMENT GO. Hlllsboro, lUlnols Phone KSIlogrg Z-SSZi Hllltboro, llltnelt EARLY HISTORY OF IRVING Irving actually began in the early part of the nineteenth century. After Illinois was admitted into the Union in 1818 more settlors began moving into its fertile prairies in greater numbers. The pioneers came from the Carolinas, Tennessee and Kentucky and traveled by covered- wagons and on horseback. The first pioneer to settle in this vicinity was John Lawrence Franklin in 1826. Others soon followed. John Lipe settled in the north ern part of the township in 1828. James Kelly settled where the Irving Cemetery is now located, the graves are where their cabin first stood. They were the parents of ten children. Ezra Bostick, a revolutionary soldier settled nearby and the following year, he was joined by Mark and James Rutledge and Joel Knight, all from Kentucky. During the early 1830s other settlers included Andrew King and son, John Wesley with Noah Kelly, James Madison Berry, Rev. John Grant ham vath a family of thirteen children, John and V.'illiam Wiley, the Carrikers, Hefleys, and Bosts. In a few years, the Gregory, Neisler, Lewey, Roberts, Lyerla, Christian, Morain, McDavid, Mann, fatterlee, Hightower, and Berry Families followed. In 1844 Jacob Bohn^ s father came from North Carolina in a one horse wagon with a family of eight. Mrs. Bohn died on the way and was buried in Tennessee. A Mr. Irving opened a little store in 1844 and was honored by hav ing the village named for him. Another store was built in 1847 by Ed- wards and Petra. In 1854, Madison Berry sold land to Mr. Higgins and Mr. Ridai of Alton. They made the railroad survey and the road was 3raded, the village was platted and the town laid out. R.W.Davis and Madison Berry bought out the promoters and began at once tr make improvements c Mr. Perry donated the ground for the park, to be used for recreation. T.G. Black and W.S. Berry erected a store house on the east side of the railroad tracks facing the railroad. In fact, all the early stores on either side of the railroad were built to face the tracks. Land at that time was plantod in corn and was fenced with rails, so in going to the stores, the fence had to be laid down to get there A brick store was built by H.J. Huestis in 1856 and W.Jo McCiure- built the Irving Hotel. A passenger train stopped each morning while passengers and train crew v.ere served breakfast at this hotel. At this time, W. W, Wiley was railroad agent and post master. He and Mr. Black built a large store house and in 1859 they built the first two brick buildings in the village. In 1855 a steam flour mill was erected by Kelly and Wiley. A second mill was built by Hanners and Williams in 1868. H.M. Kelly also operated a mill which he bought and moved into the village, and Ezek- iel Grantham operated a mill at one time. In 1870 and 1871 two large elevators were built along the rail- road to handle grain in bulk. A Mr. Sanford built the first blacksmith shop and other black smiths included D.H. Luther, A.M. Edwards, J. Scherer and Mr. Bell. Among others who contributed to the progress of the village and township were Isaac Lewey, C.B. Cromer, John McDavid, Milton Berry, Charles McKinney, Dr. R. Parkhill, John Wiley, Sam Wiley, Noah Taylor, Jacob Lewey, George File, Marvin Thumb, Marshall Winn, Henry Latham, Samuel Bartlett, James Morain and many others. The descendants of many of these earlier settlers still reside in Irving. Before much longer, the village had a clothing store, hardware stores, millinery shops, restaurants, bank, weekly newspaper, livery stables, and harness shops. 9 COMPLIME NTS O F 4 'Witt Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation WITT< ILLINOIS RUFUS NIEMI REAL ESTATE BROKER SPECIALIZING - IN -FARM SALES Home Addrat* Home Phone 524 t. Union St. KOKOMIS ILLINOIS 3^6 CONGRATULATIONS From A FRIEND 10 EARLY HISTORY OF IRVING The early settlers lived They gathered together at par parings, carpet rag tackings according to old tales, now by the pranksters. Many changes occurred d main street stores were chang ings replaced the old ones de giving a double track to St.L replaced the blacksmith shops automobiles made passenger stables discontinued to opera duced to one track. The pres and contract only distant ha the depot has been razed. Various other businesse is surely a permanent thing, petuate its growth, instead some extent becone more or le citizens are justly proud. humble, economical and ties, corn huskings, lo , spelling bees and si and then some skuldugge uring the early and mi ed to face the present h stroyed by fire, a new r ouis, later garages and , truck service replaced service by train unpro te and the double railr ent freight trains are a uling. There is no pass s have come and gone. Irving, having no major of becoming an industria ss a residential village industrial lives, g rollings, apple nging schools and ry was promoted— ddle 1900s. the ighway, new build ailroad was built service stations- freight by train fitable, livery oad track was re- 11 through trains enger service and In fact changes industries to per 1 area, it has to of which we, its **** BUILDINGS ON PINE STREET IN EARLY 1900s Joseph Platt->s Harness and Buggy Shop, File and Fowler Hardware Sto- re, T.R. COFFEY IN HIS COBBLER SHOP -about 1896 T.R. Coffey repaired and made shoes for people in the community who had difficulty in finding shoes to fit. 11 LANDSCAPING SHRUBS EVERGREENS DON BEELER MELVA BEELER PHONE KE2 5651 GAROLD CHRISTIAN ROUTE 16 WITT 4138 COMPLIMENTS OF 636 W. TREMONT AND OWNERS HOWARD WHITTEN ^ «^ ^ , ,. . WM. SATTGAST FREE DELIVERY MEMBER OF F.I.D.A. NOKOMIS ^"^ "^'""^ 24 HOUR ILL. SERVICE NOKOMIS COIN OPERATED LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING 21 WASHERS 2 DOUBLE LOAD WASHERS lODRYERS HAIR DRYER DRY CLEANING LAUNDRY Owned & owned by SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS oPerated by KEEL'S & SATTERLEE VORIS SATTERLEE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL HILLSBORO ROOFING SUPPLY CO. SIDING ALL TYPES BOB BOSTON PHONE KE2 2647 JIM PIAZZA 12 EARLY AND INTERESTING ORDINANCES In April 1867 the village board voted to make board walks, boards to be one inch thick with sills four feet apart, and street crossings to be two inches thick in oak lumber and twenty inches wide. The president cf the beard announced that the first Sat. night each month after the full of the moon would be meeting night. Regulating the rate of speed of railroad , trains-" Be it ordained- by the president and trustees of the board that the rate of speed for trains and hand cars on the St. Louis, Alton, and Terrehaute Railroads within the incorporation of Irving shall not be more than five miles per hour," In 1870 it was voted to levy an additional tax of one percent on all property to assist the Indianapolis and St. Louis Railroad in building a "Depot House" and that the public square be fenced. Bid s for the fencing were submitted by Silas Kelly, Hunter and Satterlee J.M. Taulbce, and H.M. Kelly. H.M. Kelly had the lowest bid of $156,90 and was given the contract. Samuel F.King was appointed attorney for the town and a committee drew designs for d public house for the corporation with a calaboose attached in the same year. 1872, an ordinance was passed relative to boys getting on and off trains in the corporate limits of the village. 1873, the board voted that weighing scales and hog pens on the corner of State and Pine Streets near the business house of M.A. Satt- erlee was a public nuisance and were to be removed. November , 1891 it was voted to hire C, P, Satterlee to attend to the calaboose and street lamps for five dollars per month, August, 1893 Ridgeway Addition was laid out, platted and added to the village of Irving. 1898, the Modern Woodmen of America was granted exclusive right of the street and park for Fourth of July Celebration} An ordinance granting Howett and J. J. Frey a twenty year franchise to erect poles, wiies and apparatus in the streets, alleys and public places for the purpose of installing a telephone system; voted to turn all tramps kept overnight in the calaboose out on Saturday morning in order that- they get out of town; and several brick walks were laid. Early 1900s, Electric light at side of Winn^s crossing was to be rented from Hillsboro Electric Co. foraa term of ten years; A twenty five series of Tungstin lights at various places in the village would burn each night except when the moon shone brightly, cost- twenty four dollars per year; voted to give Peoples' Mutual Telephone Company the privilege of using streets and alleys for the erection of telephone poles; Ordinance in relation to granting franchise for electric light and power permit was given Hillsboro Electric Light and Power Company to erect poles in streets, alleys and public places for the purpose of conveying electricity; and a special ordinance for constructing side- walks on some streets was approved. 1911, Every ablebodied male inhabitant of the village between the ages of twenty one and fifty except campers, idiots, or lunatics shall labor on the streets and alleys for twenty days each year or pay Into the village treasury $1.50 or be prosecuted (put into the calaboose) with only clean water and well baked bread 3 times a day. If he is- still stubborn, he will be placed in solitary confinement; declared unlawful to permit any wooden box to be used for spittoon purposes; Anyone riding a horse or mule in any street or alley in the "village at 13 Hillsboro National Bank Capital $300,000.00 Surplus $000,000.00 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Serving All of Montgomery County FURNITURE ^123.425 SouiS M.in Str. FLOOR COVERING APPLIANCES Phone KEIIoog 2-3916 LATHAM FURNITURE, Inc. Box in • HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS C. R. NAIL THE STORE FOR MEN AND BOYS HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS Phone KE. 2-5127 C. W. TRITT REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 1007 VANDAL1A RD. LSBDRD, ILL- 14 Early and Interesting Ordinances a speed of more than ten miles per hour shall be fined, and speed in turning from one street to another shall be at five miles per hour; No animal or geese shall be allowed to run at large within corporate limits; and more concrete walks were constructed. 1917, Fred Keisling was appointed village marshal. 1919, Harry Truitt was appointed to rope off Main Street for the free Saturday night movies. . r- » 1924, Botkin and Funk pool room was given a license and C. M. Crissman was appointed to assist policeman during the free shows. 1934, Howard Davis was elected policeman. 1935, A wage scale was set at thirty five cents per hour for com- mon labor in the village. 1942, Voted to contact W.P.A. and request an allotment of labor and material for a drainage project. 1954, Illinois Power Company Substation was deeded to the village and later to the fire department, which was operating at that time. 1959, Railroad crossings at, Spruce and Cedar Streets were closed and Pine Street railroad crossing widened with signal lights installed 1961, The village voted in favor of a public water system. A con- tract was given to Freeburg Construction Company, a tower was built, and water mains and meters were installed. Water was turned on offi- cially January 2, 1962. . 1962, The Illinois Light and Power Company laid gas mains and in- stalled meters. October, 1962, natural gas was made available to all who requested it. , , o 1963, April - Ivan and Robert Caulk installed a coin laundry in- their building adjoining their grocery store. SCENE ON IRVING MAIN STREET MANY YEARS AGO Left to right: Bert Cole, McKinney, Thomas Hefley, Mars Winn, Thomas Hunter , Howard Carr and at the end. Unknown. Seated front is Homer 0. Green. OLD IRVING DWELLING Probably one of the oldest hou ses in Irving, built in the early 1800s is now the home of Mrs. Mary Rucker Padgett and is located on Spruce Streeto She was told many ye ars ago that the front room was us- ed as a voting place when Lincoln was elected President, the ballots being handed out the front window to voters. 15 COMPLIMENTS O F CHESTER E. EVANS Compliments of HOME OIL CO. MARATHON PRODUCTS Carl D. Brooks & son Compliments of McDavid Motor Car Co., Inc. NOKOMi S, ILLINOIS Your Ford Dealer Since |9I7 Compliments of Hilltboro Saving & SMITH OIL GO. Loan Ast'n Alex Smith owner Major Gas for Less White & White 2105 School St. Hillsboro, Illinois Phones KE 2-5010 16 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Mr. and Mrs. Walter Heifer moved from Hillsboro to the Irving community in 1952. Being members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and since there was no organization of that church in Irving, Mrs. Helfer- held classes for the children in the home* In March, 56 the Heifers bought — the two story house located on the west side of the tracks owned by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Everley. They moved- into this house and on July 15 of the same year Mrs. Heifer organized the "Home bunday bchool" with tne app- roval of the church authorities in Springfield with which the Irvi- ng area was associated. Lillian Hutchins, an eight year old neighbor was the only person present except for the Heifer family. A total of eight persons were in attendance the first Sunday. As time went on the attendence increased. In separating for classes they assembled around the kitchen table- and due to lack of teachers, Mrs. Hedfer taught two classes of thirty minutes each. Visiting Elders from western states who were serving two year missions without pay came now and then to assist with the services. In 1957 Elders Larry Mortensen and Garry Christians were placed in Irv ing by the president of Northern States Mission with headquarters in Chicago and they labored for six weeks in this community. Mrs. Helfer*s daughter, Darlene left early in 1957 when she and her husband moved to Ogden, Utah and Mrs. Heifer was left with no help' It became necessary for some of the children to come early for class- es. Later exercises were held after which they assembled for a closing song and prayer. Much time and money was spent to prepare for projects which must be used as a substitute for a teacher. In the early part of 1962 the Heifer family bought a home on the same street, leaving the old house to be used entirely for church pur- poses. Since August of 1962 seven missionaries have been sent to labor- in the Irving vicinity. Elder Bruce Ehlert and Elder David Pentelute organized a basketball team, youth club, the Mutual Improvement Ass — ociation and the primary association. The past few years, Irving has been changed from the Springfield branch to the Centralia branch of the church. In Apr., 1963 the Irving church was formed into a dependant branch with a membership of sixty. At the present time, the primary has an enrollment of twenty-nine children, there are five officers and thirty-four active members. Members are looking forward to some day replacing the old house- fith a new church. *•« Remember when Irving had three doctors at the same time? 17 JIM'S Style Shop Mens and boys clothing AND FURNISHINGS HILLSBORO, ILL. PHONE KE2-2525 Settle (fS^afo Women's Ready-To-Wear Coats and Suits Sportswear HILLSBORO, ILL. Phone KE2-3626 214 S.Main RUHL BUICK CO PANA, ILL. 2US. PHONE 5550 P a^dd&ck'A THE PLACE TO BUY LUMBER READY MIX CONCRETE PHONE PHONE 1230 1760 BLAINE P I N K S T O N AUCTIONEER AND LIVE STOCK DEALHR MARFELL'S Insurance Aij«ncy INSURE TODAY BE SURE TOMORROW RAMSEY, ILLINOIS WITT, ILL. PHONE 2551 RUSSELL M. MASTERS EXCAVATING BASEMENTS ..'ATER LINES ELECTRIC TRUCKING SEPTIC TANKS SEWER LINES FOOTING'S ROCK-EARTH (Black t- Fill) t^HONK rVITT 4182 \ \ , COMPLIf.ENTS RESIDENTIAL* ' COMMERCIAL MOTORS NEW & REBUILT MOTORS MOTOR REPAI RING ( wiTT, iir. IRVING CHRISTIAN CHURCH 19 The Irving Christian Church was organized in 1853 with eighteen charter members. The congregation held meetings in the school house when it was available and in groves in the summer, and at times they were held in the homes of members. Some of the earlier ministers were Taulbee, Lynn, and Ward and they preached whenever a place could be found. In 1876 Rev. R.B. Gil- bert reorganized the congregation with twenty-one members. In 1878 a chapel was built, the lot being donated by Catherine Berry, mother of Milton Berry, that lot being the present site of the church. The services continued until 1885, when by death and removal of families to other places, services were discontinued. In 1893, W. H. Boles from Eureka Held a six weeks' meeting and reorganized the church with eighty-three members. Some of the families who came into the church at that time were W.C. Vandever, W.N. Taylor, Milton Berry, R. J. Cockelreas, Charles Cook, W.P. Mason, Joseph Mason, John Senior, W.T. Ault, C. A. Grantham, J. Vanhoosier and others. To accomodate a larger membership, a new church was built and- dedicated on June 13, 1920. The dedicatory services were conducted by H.H. Peters of Bloomington. Mrs. Maria Senior (80 years), grandmother of Mrs. Anna Canaday was the only charter member present. The building committee included C.A. Grantham, Milton Berry, Frank Turnbull, W. A. Vandever, and E. A. Lyerla. One of the ministers who served the church the longest was Rev. M. L. Easterling who now lives in Decatur although he and his wife maintain their home here. W. A, Vandever who left Irving when a young man, had always kept his membership in the Irving Christian Church and was an ardent supp- orter as were his brothers ana sisters. The church celebrated its centennial at an all day service on Sun day, September 13,1953, the pastor. Rev. M.L. Easterling preaching the sermon at the morning service and Mrs. Anna Canaday read the history of the church. The Rev. Paul Rhodes is the present pastor; trustees are Jacob Stokes, Howard Davis, Fred Lyerla; Elders are Ross McPherson, Jacob Stokes, Howard Davis, and Fred Lyerla (Em9ritus), and Sunday School Su perintendent is Ross McPherson. COMPLIMENTS OF HILLSBORO ILLINOIS RELIABLE SINCE 1869 [ontqomeri] Mews BEST WISHES Paris Frozen Foods Complete Locker Service Hillsboro, III. Phone KE 2-3822 RICHARD HOPPER RUSSELL RHOADES trulockmachinery FAIR PHONE 1201 ASSUMPTION, ILLINOIS ROUTE 51 FARM IMPLEMENTS INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY POWER EQUIPMENT ^i^itox^ n/u^fcoms PARTS AND SERVICE ^^ 2^^/'-:'^" 20 IRVING FREE METHODIST CHURCH 21 The Irving Free Methodist church wae organized In December, 1880 In the carpenter shop of Isaiah Grantham. Rev. William B. Colt was chairman and did the organizing. Members placed on first class roll were Washburn Smith (local preacher), Theodore Hefley (class leader), Ida King, Isabella Vandever, Sally Satterlee, Ambrose Smith, Leonard King, Lou Hefley, and Samuel King. First servl'ces were held in homes for about a year and the next winter. Rev. Colt and Rev. Robert Sanderson held a meeting in the car- penter shop. Rev. Thomas Marsh came the next fall as the first pastor and held a meeting in the Christian church. At this time Irving with Ohlman and Robert*8 chapel formed a circuit. In the fall of 1881 a church was partly built and the congregation worshipped all winter without it being plastered. The building was completed the following summer and dedicated by Rev. James Marsh. Trus- tees were Silas Kelly, William H. Edwards, C.H. Tiffin, John Bartlett, and William H. Nickey. The Irving and Hillsboro Free Methodist churches were made a cir- cuit in 1890 and remained as such until 1932. By 1926 the membership was so small that the District Elder, Rev. J. D. Williams advised closing the doors of the church and taking the membership to Hillsboro. Rev, Clara Roberts (now Mrs. J.G, Yeck) heard of this and offered to hold a meeting with no remuneration. In May a tent meeting was held in the park. Rev. Roberts preached and the ch- urch revived and took on new life. Aug. 22, 1932, the Irving society requested the annual conference to divide the Hillsboro-Irving circuit and the request was granted Rev. Clara Roberts served as pastor and continued until 1934 when the church was served by student pastors part of the time. The Masonic Hall which was originally the Cumberland Presbyterian church was bought by the Free Methodist church on Sept. 22, 1940, and in 1942 the Truitt property adjoining the church was purchased for a parsonage* A building fund was started in 1956 and the following year a com- mittee met with the District Superintendent, Rev. B.F, Hibbett to make plans for building a new church. By 1961 sufficient funds had been raised and subscribed. Under the pastorate of Rev. Claude Griffith, construction was begun and by July 10 the cornerstone was laid. Sunday afternoon, May 20, 1962, the dedication service was held with Bishop Marston bringing the message. Lewis Mose, president of the board of trustees presented the building for dedication. The present pastor of the Free Methodist church is Rev. David Dyer; bd. of trustees are Lewis Mose, Ray White, Frank Carriker, James Cranfill and Eustace Payme; stewards are Ruth Haley, Daisy Payne and Dorothy Meisenheimer ; Sunday school superintendent, James Cranfill i and class leader, Declecia White. FIRST SECOND PRESENT Of He • PHONE B^-K Residence FHONC aoo Compliments of Al/ways f/ie Best for Less — Hillsboro, Illinois TOWX SHOP HALMARK CARDS IMPORTS GIFTS J. BORGOGNONI Swingle Jewelers HILLSBORO, ILL. DIAMOK'D HEADQUARTERS Complete Line Of Watches LONGINE WITTNAUER BULOVA P. LGIM ELGIN GIFTS ?■"? -ai CGCASIGNS PROFESSIONAL DRY GLEANING 228 N. MAIN HILLSBORO THE HILLSBORO JOURNAL Montgomery County's Most Widely Read Newspaper CARTER CINDERELLA POLLYFLINDER HEALTH TEX INFANTS & CHILDRENS WEAR HILLSBORO ILLINOIS 32 IRVING GROCERY AND COIN LAUNDRY 33 On grocery who have Masonic The floor fo Hammond Lorts al The who inst G. E, Wa as the B location and othe the fi and mea been Lodge. buildi r his operate so oper second ailed a shers a otkin R includ rs. rst floor of the two story building at the left is a- t market owned and operated by Ivan and Robert Caulk, in business since 1946. The upper story belongs to the ng was built by F. P. Cockelreas who used the first general store and rented the hall above. Later, L.R, d a grocery and meat market until 1945 and William ated the store for a short time, two story building is owned by Ivan and Robert Caulk coin laundry in April, 1963. There are ten (12 pound) nd four dryers. Most people will remember the location estaurant, although others who had restaurants in this ed Willia.-n Meyers, Valle Funk, C.L. Funk, Robert Funk a ^ ■^ m \ ,1^ ppaissii*f«si^ r^ ^l^^^^l^lPMil^?!!5 ELAINE BEAUTY COIFFURE TOWN TAVERN The first building houses Elaine's Beauty Coiffure opened April 15 by Elaine House. The building is owned by James "Felix" Dalzotto and was formerly the Klimek Variety Store. The Town Tavern owned and operated by Mr. Dalzotto occupies the two buildings at the right. John DalCanton started the tavern at this location in 1949 and after his retirement, it was operated by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Singler for two years. The past seven years, the business has been owned and operated by Mr. Dalzotto. COMPLIMENTS OF COFFMAN DRUG STORE The Rexall Store 303 North State Street LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS Phone: 524-^255 Lloyd E. Ceffman Wayne P. Brauer Pharmacists LUMBER CO. NOKOMIS WITT LUMBER BUILDING MATERIAL POLE BUILDINGS A SPECIALTY BEST WISHES YleuiEenAi|4> LITCHFIELDTS NEWEST AND MOST MODERN DEPARTMENT STORE PHONE 324-4420 415-17 N. STATE LITCHFIELD COMPLIMENTS OF HOLMER'S Progressive Food MARKET Fresh cut meats our specialty PHONE 324-2002 413 N. STATE LITCHFIELD LIVE BETTER FOR LESS AT YOUR FRIENDLY KROGER STORE AT NOKOMIS ILL. CONGRATULATIONS VICTOR MICKLAUTZ MGR , yv<*mpfo/r Rexall DRUG STORE J. E. KAMM R. Ph, NOKOMIS ILL. CONGRATULATIONS S C H N E I DE R'S & FILLMORE FROZEN FOODS FOOD PROCESSING FROZEN FOODS LOCKER SERVICE JOHN SCHNEIDER Prop. NOKOMIS ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF NOKOMIS EQUin ELEVATOR CO. BULK DELIVERY SERVICE OF FEEDS AND FERTILIZER GRINDING & MIXING FEEDS CORN-BANK & GRAIN STORAGE NOKOK 34 NEISLER FEED AND GRAIN COMPANY 35 Drexel Neisler bought the Irving Grain Company business from Frank Ware and Macon Toberman in 44 ^nd changed the name to Neisler Feed and Grain Company. In 1958, Mr. Neisler- s son-in-la.v, Bradley Caulk went into partnership with him. Besides selling feed and grain, they de- al in a trucking service. Pictured left, a corn drier, the office with elevator above and attached to the right, the grinding and mixing room. Far right is the fertilizer storage building. C.L. FUNK MARATHON SERVICE STATION The building was erected around forty years ago by Charles McHugh who operated a shell Service Station until March 1, 1933 when he sold the business to William K. Hamilton. October 1, 1955 C.L, Funk bought out Mr. Hamilton and continued with Shell Service until a short ti^ie ago when he changed to Marathon. EVERLEY MACHINE SHOP Stanley Everley opened a garage in 1942 in the L. H. Cockelreas building. In 1947, he built a concrete block building on the east side of Main Street, Where he continued mechanical work on cars until 1953. At this time, he installed-- a complete set of modern radiator repairing equipment and now oper- ates a machine shop. HAP & MARY ANN T A V E R N NOKOMIS- ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF WITT DRY GOODS STORE M.H.Rehner Manager PRICES LOW MAKES WITT DRY GOODS GROW It cost so little to look your best. & Motel BEST WISHES JLcitUtU NO'^HMIS ILLINOIS SEAMSTRESS PHONE KE3-4380 ALTERATIONS IRVING ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF Vt^uc^U^ ^ (^9t COMPLIMENTS OF USED CARS TRUCKS WHOLESALE & RETAIL WILLIAM KE 3-4304 HAROLD ■ KE 3-4450 '6/ '^ CAFE ART fi. BERNADINE A Good Place To Eat DAY Ph. KE 2-2531 NIGHT Ph. KE 2-2269 Compliments of KENNY'S MARATHON SERVICE 24 - HOUR EMERGENCY PHONE TIRES - TUBES - BATTERIES - ACCESSORIES Sctt^ ei 4 1132VANDALIARD. HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT STORE 36 SCHOE^EWEIS GARAGE 37 Hardy Schoeneweis started in the garage business in 1922 when he ivas employed by Ivan Lingle. In 1927 he went into business for himself in the former Christian ch-jrch building which hod b'^en moved across the street from the Lingle garage. He continued in the garage business in various locations includ- ing Route 16 Garage and the Lingle building. In 1955 Mr. Schoeneweis built a new modern garage at the site of the former Cockelreas Livery Stable and he is still in business there. CAULK BROTHER TRUCKING SERVICE Kenneth Caulk is pictured standing by one of the trucks owned and operated by him and his brother Lamar Caulk. The building was the for- mer Kelly packing house and was purchased by the brothers in 1958. They have been in the trucking business since 1941 and for a time another- brother, Lynn Caulk was associated with them. Other buildings where the Caulks operated were the service station on the Douglas used car lot end the former Chal Groner building on the corner of Main and Pine Streets. i CANNING FACTORY IN THE 1920s The former canning factory building was built in 1920 by of twenty farmers and it was in operation for around five yea Brookman and Frank Rhinehart were managers and there were four about ten women employed to prepare and can tomatoes, beans corn. Shipn.entc were made to Alton and there were also local sales. F. R. Baker recalls that he and John- Schraudt helped in laying the conc- rete blocks and at that time Mr. Ba ker was Vice President of the organ ization. The building is now owned by Neisler Feed and Grain Company and houses tne large trucks operat- ed by the company. a group- rs. E.O, men and and som«> COMPLIMENTS OF (^€L%i^ttc d ^ea^ccf^S^a/t RAYMOND, ILL. PHONE 1123 CempllnMnta of THE HRST NATIONAL BANK Of Raymond Membar F. D. I. C COMPLIMENTS OF ORLADINI BROS. STAG BEER TOVEY, ILL, COMPLIMENTS OF GRABBE IMPLEMENT CO. NOKOMIS ILL. PHONE 142 / . VERNA GRABBE ALENE GRABBE SHARON GRABBE OWNERS ZD- 1 PHILIP GRABBE SALLY GRABBE VERN R. GRABBE 38 BUSINESSES ON PINE STREET To the far left is shown a part of the Township building which houses equipment for road work. Melvin "Pappy" Stokes is the present highway cor.imissioner for the township and is starting his third term. The next three buildings house Montgomery County Vault Service. The first two were purchased from Titsworth and Hefley on February 1, 1951 by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Handle. Mr. Randle died November 1, 1957 and Mrs. Randle continued with the business. These buildings were used for making and storing vaults until 1961, when shebought the main building to the right, which is used for an office with vault manufact uring and storage in the rear. Mrs. Randle remarried and she and her husband, Allen Edwards oper ate a flourishing business, servicing Bond, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties. There are three trucks in operation. THE TELEPHONE firs gome offi home 11 b were dire were Flor were Cons alle The t Irv ry Co ce wa and uildi a Mr ctors The Mary a Les Bell In 1 ol ida d. Th Peop ing unty s la offi ng a . Ba wer firs Rue sman e an 93 ted e pr les Offi Vau ter ce a t th rnar e Ne t Ir ker , , E d Lu the Tel esen Mutual Teleph ce was in one It Service . moved into t nd in 1913 th e site of the d. Cade Hamli al McLean, A. ving telephon Susie Staff sther Schraud cile Carriker Mutual Teleph ephone Compan t new buildin one Company was organi of the buildings now It was then owned by A he front room of the e telephone office v/as present office. At th n, Paul Zimme-man and K. Vandever and Willia e operator was Bertha ord, Mabel Stafford, t, and Ruth Toberman, , and Dora Draper. one Company was taken y and in 1940 the di g was completed in Dec zed in 1902 and the owned by the Mont- .K. Vandever. The- Dr. P.J. Fuller ton moved into a sma- at time, managers- '.'«' alter McLean and m Mora in. 2oTror. Following Fhilena Borror, Night operators- over by the 111. al syttem was inst emher , 1 955 . Remember when Irving had a weekly newspaper, a barrel factory, two blacksmith shops, a photograph gallery (Dan Kelly), and crcancry? COMPLIMENTS OF Phone KEIlogg 2-2322 ^ Whitley Motors PONTliC - ff/tA(8lf« - MR/C 413 South Hamillon Sireel Hillsboro. Illinois □ BOB PEEL QTINYJOHNSDN Q R.G.WHITLEY BANK Compliments of DUNN'S 106 EAST WOOD STREET HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS Phone KEIlogg 2-3288 Dependab/e Insurance J I M Compliments of G. R. KEITH Gas Engines Box 224 Phone KEIlogg 2-3011 Hillsboro, Illinois BEST WISHES BARAN & SON SERVICE Groceries - Package Liquor Gas ED BARAN & SON BILL Taylor Springs, 111. Compliments of Dr Pepper BOTTLING CO. Hillsboro. Illinois SEARS, ROEBUCK v^ CD. RETAII. BTOREEI WE TOO ARE PROUD OF YOUR 100 YEARS. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO YOUR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. p^^one KE 22961 HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS Comoliments or Moonlight "Y' fRED&DOMINIC BARBETTI Compliments of EVERLEY Radiator and Machine Shop Complete Radiator Service — Industrial Machine Worit Stanley Everley, Prop. Irving, Illinois Phone KE 3-4414 40 DOUGLAS USED CAR OFFICE AND LOT 41 The Douglas and son used car lot and office, located where the old Leon Place once stood, was built by Logan Hammond in 1930. Alan Hodgkinson operated a service station here for nine years. Since 1939 other operators include Elvert Skinner, Caulk Brothers, Allen Edwards and Dick Bailey. Ray White's Saw Shop was here for several years. DOUGLAS WORK SHOP AND PARTS STORE Douglas and son recently moved to this location after being in the car wrecking and repair business for nearly twenty years. The building has housed hardware stores of Latham and Ludewick, Ludewick and Lingle Grantham and Auble, Davies and Auble, and Bartlett, besides restau- rants, pool halls, garages and storage. IRVING FIRE TRUCK AND STATION Irving Volunteer Fire Depart- ment was organized in 1954. Present officers are Lamar Caulk, President and Robert Caulk, Secretary-Treas — urer. The building was the former- sub-station of Illinois Power and Light company, who deeded it to the village. They in turn deeded it to the Volunteer Fire Department. COMPLIMENTS OF LITCHFIELD CREAMERY CO. LITCHFIELD ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF DR. JOHN LABANC Dentist COMPLIMENTS OF Super I.G.A. Market QUALITY MEATS & GROCEVJES RAYMOND} ILL. PHONi. 1216 COMPLIMENTS OF /fjXi'^ KE2 2202 919 S. MAIN HILLSBORO ILLINOIS MERCANTILE CO FOSTER & EDNA KELLY IRVING ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF Ronchetti Distributing Co. Distributors of Budweiser - Busch Bavarian COMPLIMENTS OF BENNING EQUIPMENT COMPANY C AS E Implements NOKOMIS ILLINOIS PAUL R. BENNING PHONE 12 76 RAYMOND ILLINOIS ALL-STAR Dairy products COMPLIMENTS OF HERMAN BRUNS COMPLIMENTS OF A N D R U S CLOTHING STORE Ready To wear OSH-KOSH AND KEY WORK CLOTHES HAROLD AND RACHEL CALL 2351 WITT, ILL. 42 REST HAVEN INCORPCRATED 43 . t;u r ui. lie a o • Mrs. John Bottomley, Noko entered the Home July 10, 1949 entered each day until all beds tered the Home July lu, ly itered each day until all be In 1950 three rooms wer-B built by the Rev, Easterling. Rev. and Mrs. Lon Sefton arc the present owners. They h bathroom and utility room. The home is now incorporat Each Sunday morning a re patients and Rev. Sefton and these services. Many ministers, priests, izations as v.-ell as individual food, reading material and ot patients who always appreciate -TV- 4. ^ A. ^ t r 5„,.l,,J„r ling, a nurse realized the need for a ssarily needed hospital care, yet were- es. To meet this need, she and Rev East ilding a home for this purpose. A. Build ork being done by the Rev. Easterling, tian church. st facility of its kind in the County, invited to a dedication service on July astor of the Hillsboro Christian Church heme was named Rest Haven Convalescent and Mrs. Easterling, Edith Grantham, Ruth Host Martin, Blanche King Witter, in, Judith Gates, Nellie Golden, and- mis and Mrs. Marvin Weller, Hillsboro , and were the first patients. Others were taken, dded, including a sunroom, these being purchased the Home in June, 1956, and ave added ^ rooms for patients, a hall, ed and has a capacity for thirty bed-j. ligious service is conducted for the- sometimes guest ministers officiate at church groups, clubs and other organ — s call on patients, bringing gifts of her useful items. They visit with the any attention shown them. Rev. and Mrs. Sefton, Catherine Ham- Sara Durand, Harriet Hughes, bernice Hughes Uhlry, V/ilma Barker, Mary Hart- ness, Grace Logsdon, Ida Hartman, Janet Hartline. MI-EDD SHELTER CARE HOtJE Mrs. Minnie Eddington for many- years has opened her home to elder- ly people who were not bedfast. In 1961 she received a license for the MI-EDD Shelter Care Home, it being the first of its kind in Montgomery County. There are thirteen aged peo pie who live in the Home. Mrs. Eddington is assisted by Rena Bauer and Doris Taylor. * IRVING SCHOOLS 44 Early records state that the first Irving township school was in the southwest corner in 1829 and was taught by Mr. Mclntire, age 70- Subscription schools were taught in deserted log cabins for $1.50 to $2.00 per pupil for a term of three months. The school day was usually ten hours long and the New Testament often served as the Reader. Some of the early teachers included John Christian, Robert Frank- lin, James Jenkins and the latter*s sister who taught a school in the Hopewell church. Wesley King taught a sixty day school in 1837 for $36.00 for the entire term. In 1847 the first frame school was built and was later moved into the village to a site across the road from the present school. A Mr. Frink was the first teacher. Other teachers at this "little school" were Nancy Hanks, Lottie Vandever and Miss Ault. The brick school ac- ross the road was used for the upper grades. Lottie Vandever taught forty-five years in the Irving school and she and Effie Cromer were first Irving High School graduates, class of lB89o E. Tackaberry was principal at that time. Mary Carriker Lipe was a member of the class of 1894 and the oldest Alumnus. C. White- church was principal. During the latter part of 1904 and early 1905, school was closed for a number of weeks because of a smallpox epidemic. Many were ser- iously ill and there were two deaths. In the spring of 1906 the school building was razed and the first brick building was completed that fall. In January, 1925 this building burned and was replaced by the present building. The Irving Parent-Teacher Association was organized about 1930. They sponsored the first Hot Lunch program, serving lunches for five cents each. Mrs. Gertrude Lindsey is the present cook and lunches are nov/ tv/enty-five cents. The present P.T.A. officers are James White, pres.; Mrs. Harold Byers, vice-pres.; Mrs. Walter Heifer, secretary; and Harry Wallace, treasurer . Irving High School was discontinued in 1948 and in 54, the Irving school became a part of the Hillsboro Community Unit, District three. Since 1956 the seventh and eighth grades have attended school in Hills- boro. The present enrollment is sixty-nine, teachers are Earl Roe (Prin- cipal), Everett Lewey, Dorothy Me isenheimer , and Betty Ehmann. J.T. McNew is janitor. Ava Lyerla Wells taught in the High School longer than any other teacher and Ina File Botkin wasthe first principal of the six grades. PKpqrwT TRVTNG SCIGGL c;prnMn qnHOOI, WHTCH ripmco FIRST HOT LUNCH STAFF, IRVING SCHOOL A5 The kitchen staff for the first hot lunch program was started February 22, 1940. Pictured at work are Hazel Sost, Edith Grantham- Kenneth Furness, Grace Calhoun, and Rena Grill. FIRST BRICK SCHOOL Renenber when a gr'.up '.vas suspended fror. school and sneaked the horse drawn dray to get their books? May we at BLACKWELDERS Congratulate you on your 100th anniversary COMPLIMENTS OF Home ol Oie 5% Cash Discount LITCHFIELD ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF ;.>^ t'A UNCLE MOTOR CO. YOUR DODGE DEALER SINCE 1912 HILLSBORO ILL. KE2 3242 Compliments of ^^^ BARBER SHOP EVERETT SPINDEL IRVING, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF NATHANSONS Clothing Store THE STORE FOR ^-1ENS & BOYS CLOTHING AND SHOES 118 N. STATE ST. LITCHFIELD COMPLIMENTS OF Blaeuer Office Equipment Co. Every thing for the office 213 N. STATE ST. LITCHFIELD Pfolsgrofs' Jewelry The Place To Oi For Brands You Know! 218 N. State BEST WISHES SIDNEY'S WOMENS WEAR TOTS & TEENS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW LITCHFIELD ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF JAMES CATTINARI SCHLITZ NOKOMIS BLATZ ILLINOIS 46 AI4ERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 47 Moncravie Unit 425 of the American Legion Zuxiliary was organized- in 1931 with 30 charter members. The first president was Nina Meyers and the 1963 president is Wilma Miles. The organization carries on a work among veterans, hospitals and orphanages that is nation wide. Each year Moncravie Unit makes cash- donations to the nine-point program which includes supplying cigarette and creature comforts to hospitalized veterans, Insulin and Vaponef - rin Funds, Canteen books which put a dollar into the pocket of a vete- ran who otherwise has no spending money, Christmas gift shops, where disabled veterans may select free gifts for their families, Easter gi- fts. Hospitality Fund for hospital entertainment, support of Downey Nursery, and maintenance of a Craft exchange where veterans may sell their handwork. The child welfare program includes gifts for children of disabled veterans, cash donations to Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' childr- en's home, and sponsorship of two orphans at the Home. Each month, the Unit sends 100 tray favors to Jacksonville State hospital and often to all the Irving nursing homes. In May, the traditional veteran-made poppies are sold and the Unit helps plan and conduct Memorial services at Irving and several neigh boring cemeteries. Moncravie Unit is honored this year by having three district off- icers: Ruth Whitten, president; Virginia Caulk, secretary; and Edna Kelly, treasurer. Past Auxiliary presidents include Nina Meyers, Ruth McLean, Edna Kelly, Mary Rebnan, Emma Kessler, Faye Holmes, Verna Potterf, Edith St urgeon, Ruby Carriker, Gertrude Drew, Ada Lipe, Mabel Reichel, Charl- otte Morehead, Mary Bryce, Ruth Whitten, Virginia Caulk, and Sylvia Lyerla . Moncravie Unit past presidents have united with the Hillsboro Pa- st Presidents Parley on a social basis. Meetings of both Post and Unit are the first Wednesday of each month at the American Legion Hall. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR IRVING orga Matr Matr Bart Hunt Grac Maym der ; berl in t Wort Patr Cond Chap Adah Ila Carnat nized o Charte on ; Ch on; Ann iett, C er , Ch e Stump e Rhoad Samuel Meet in and Pre he Ma so Gerald member Presen hy Patr on; Fr uctress . ; Bess ; Georg Jurgena ion Cha n June r membe arles E a Cocke onductr aplain; , Adah s. Mart Hunter gs were sbyter i nic Hal ine Cre of Car t offic on; E i ankie F ; Romel ie Beas ia Hodg , Elect pter 22, rs . Pa Irea ess ; Ar ; G ha ; , Se hel an c 1 wh ss o nati ers leen unk , ta N ley, kins a; 2 No. 1915. elect dgett s , Se Cec thur erald Gert ntine d in hurch ich i f Hil on ch are C Huds Seer eisle Mars on, R elma 771 Order of the Eastern Star was ed to office were Alice Bartlett, Worthy- , Worthy Patron; Dilcie McLean, Associate cretary; Cora Blizzard, Treasurer; Frances il V/iley, Associate Conductress; Catherine Bartlett, Marshal; Dories Rupe, Organist; ine Blizzard, Ruth; Ruth Crouch, Esther;- rude Sullivan, Electa; Julia Counton, War- 1. the Masonic Hall which was the former Cum- . The meetings at the present time are held s the entire top floor of the Caulk Grocery. Isboro is the only Charter member who still apter. lara Jachino, Worthy Matron; Homer Coffey, on, Associate Matron; Charlie Funk, Assoc, etary; Linda Berry, Treasurer; Mary Fath, r. Associate Conductress; Fannie Thompson, hal; Wilma Tomamichel, Organist; Ava Wells uth; Joan Powis, Esther; Joyce Funk, Martha White, Warder; Alan Hodgkinson, Sentinel. MO tTOCK MLB EVERY MONDAY SLATER SALES PAVILION Pana Phone 3394 or 7U0 Ask about our complete Auction Sale Service Don Andrews Insurance Agency "On The Sq'uare' HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS HESELOV'S Style Shop LADIES READY-TO-WEAR Phono KE 2-2511 Hlllsboro, Illinois Compliments Of AMWAY PRODUCTS Aum^ OPEL BROWN GARY BROWN PANA, ILL. ABC NURSERY SCHRUBS 8. TREES Irving, Illinois HANK 8. BONNIE SCHWENDEMANN Compliments of GEORGE GINOS Attorney-at-Law Hillsboro, Illinois LYERLA'S FOOD STORE Groceries, Meats, Frozen Foods Produce - Fruits - Vegetables HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS A. D. Pattie 44;{ S. Main St. HnXgBOBO. UJL. Compliments of HOWARD'S SHOE STORE Hillsboro, Illinois rambo's _1 Wallpaper - Paint - Supplies HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS 48 MASONIC LODGE NO. 455 A.F. & A.M. year year E. B Cox, Ward 1868 and form and and bull memb Keis Laps kins Deac Bate Mars Irving Lodg , 1865. The and charter arnes, Georg William B. The first o en, E. B, Ra A hall wher and was own all records er Irving ba Winn Hali u after severa ding was bou The Lodge n ers have rec ling, Roy C. Present of ansky, Senio on, Treasure on; Alvin La s. Senior St hal; Reed Ca Meetings ar e No char me e M. VanH ffic ndle e m ed b were nk. ntil 1 ye ght. ow h eive Par f ice r Wa r; psan ewar rver e he . 455 A.F. & A. ter was granted mbers were E. B Davenport, H.T orn, William M, ers were 'Worsh ; Junior Warden ost of the firs y the organizat burned. This After the fire the Lodge pur ars the upper s This hall is as a membership d fifty year pi khill, James V. rs are Homer C rden; Archie F Charles Deluka, sky, Junior Dea d; Glenn Marti , Tyler. Id the first Mo M . was in on Octob . Randle, . Huestis Cox, and ipful Mas , George t meetin ion. It w hall was , meeting chased th tory of t still the of one h ns and ar Maurey , offey, W . Friese, Secretar con; Car n, Junio stituted in the er 4 of the sam B. S. Pitts, B , John E, Lindl Ryland Tuck, ter, B. S. Bar M. Davenport, gs were held w as later destro located at the s were held i e old Presbyte he former F.P. meeting place, undred thirty-s e Walter V. Ber and F. P. Willi orshipful Mast Junior Warden; y; John L. McCa 1 Larson, Chapl r Steward; Don . Leon, ey, John nes ; Senior as built in yed by fire site of the n the Kelly rian church Cockelreas ix, five- ry, Fred H. ams . er; Arnold Alan Hodg- 11 , Senior ain; Robert aid Rundlc, nday evening of each month. Among members advanced higher in Masonry are the foll- owing Shriners: John Rhinehart, Mat Wemblinger, LeRoy Martin Glenn Martin, Glenn Wells, Clarence Doerr, Kenneth Martin, Olin Snyder, Drexel Neisler, and Walter Neisler. ' 9 ^- IRVING UNIT-MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOMEMAKERS EXTENSION ASSOC. The Irving Home Bureau Unit was home of Mrs. Minnie Eddington with fou Wednesday of each month was selected elected viexe chairman, Declecia Whit Secretary, Ellen Reed; Treasurer, Pea was held in April at the home of Zelma Over a period of years the Unit including sewing, cooking, home decora Busses have been charted several to visit places of interest. Four different times a booth wa Farmers Institute and each tine they r The Irving Unit celebrated its 1957 at the Irving School. Three remai Declecia White, and Minnie Eddington Pins. Miss Bennett was County Home Ad organized and the present Home Advisor Jones. The name "Home Bureau" was chan ociation" in July, 1962. Present officers: Chairman, Declec Malin; Secretary, Jean Eddington; Trea organized March 18, 1947 at the rteen charter members. The first for the meeting date. Officers e; Vice Chairman, Zelma V/hite; rl Eddington. The first meeting White, has had many practical projects ting and civic interests. times to give members a chance s entered by the Irving Unit at eceived the "Blue Ribbon", tenth anniversary on March IB ning charter members, Etta King, were each presented Home Bureau visor when the Irving Unit was is Betty Fox assisted by Shirl- ged to "Honemakers Extension Ass ia White; Vice Chairman, Mrs. Joe surer, Nell Botkin. 49 COMPLIMENTS OF E L AINE' S BEAUTY SALON 8:30 tD 5 o'clock TUESDAY - THRU SATURDAY EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT ELAINE HOUSE IRVING, ILL. COMPLir^ENTS OF M I -ED SHELTER CARE SINCE 1951 THE ONLY SHELTER-CARE HOME IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY THE NEAREST HOME TO YOUR OWN MRS. MINNIE EDDINGTON-OWNER-OPERATOR NOKOMIS VAULT SERVICE COURTEOUS SERVICE PROTECTION BEAUTY In your hour of sorrow they offer you a vault to protect the casket and its precious contents against water in the ground Ask your funi eral director to show you. It com es in a variety of colors, priced within your means. You may call to inspect the vaults. Plant loca ted on Coalton road i mile east - of Whitlock's VJelding Shop. JAMES MASULIS PH. 58W NOKOMIS, ILL. Compliments of KELLY'S FOOD SERVICE PACKERS AND DISTRIBUTORS QUALITY FOODS PHONE KE-2-2424 HILLSBORO, ILL. COMPLI^ENTS OF HAYCRAFTS GENERAL STORE GROCERYS & MEATS HIGH PRICES Paid FOU poultry «. EGGS WORTH HAYCRAFT WITT, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF c arloc k & so n BUS-SERVICE FARM SUPPLIES ARTHUR CARLOCK PHONE 70R2 a SON - CLYDE CARLOCK COFFEEN, ILL, COMFLir.ENTS OF VOGUE BEAUTY SHOP LOUISE HALLERS ROUTE - 127 - SOUTH ~YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOf^t AT /Anderson's (Department Store NATIONALLY ADV. — QUALITY MD3E . GOGSARD FOUNDATIONS MUNSINGWEAR : OSHKOSH WORK CLOTHES WING SPORT SHIRTS MYNETTE DRESSES PAD, PADDLE & SADDLE SPOR'lbWHAR BEAUTIFUL FABRICS NOTIONS PATTERNS LOW PRICES BETTER QUALITY 50 WOf.EN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION LOYAL TEMPERANCE LEGION Around the year 1910 and for about ten years, a thriving organi — zation of the Women's Christian Tenperance Union was active in Irving with a large membership. In 1912 a Loyal Temperance Legion Club, a children's organization was formed with fifty members. Directors were Rena Satterlee, Delia Coffey and Esther Schraudt. Meetings were held at the Free Methodist and Methodist churches and the Irving school. The work of both organi- zations was discontinued a few years later. Again in 1950 the Loyal Tenperance Legion held weekly meetings at the Methodist church, the director being Miss Esther Schraudt. The work has grown from year to year and for several years weekly meetings are held from the first of October to the last of April. The past year has been one of the best with a membership of thirty, carrying out the program of service and study prescribed by the National Office. Officers for 1963 are Valerie White, President and Steven Handle, Vice President. A public meeting is held each year to close the work. The club plants and cares for flowers on two plots of ground on Main Street and enjoys the friendship and help of many who encourage them in their work. ^^ ^^ -^^ WWW COMPLIMENTS HOMER RADER LUMBER YARD Retail Yard of All Kinds of Building Material — Hardwood and Fir Deliver Anyplace in Montgomery County Phone KE 2-5335 Hillsboro, III. COMPLIVENTS OF JOHN M. ERNST DIST. OF PRCDUCTS r^gl HILLSBOR( HENRY'S Greenhouse 1409 Vandalia Road Member Floral Telegraph Delivery RALPH AND WINNIE MOLLMAN COMPLIMENTS C&W GARAGE SERVICE IS WHAT WE GIVE PHONE 72-K NOKOMIS, ILL. COMPLIMENTS BOWLING AT ITS BEST WM. SHOPPIE LITCHFIELD, ILL. COMPLIMENTS EDGECOMBE HATCHERY INC. NOKOMIS, ILL. (Birthplace of little shavers) ■DRIVE-IN PACKAGE LIQUOR AND SPORTING GOODS 21)6 SCHOOL STREET HIILSBORO, ILLINOIS STOREM PHONE KEIIogg 2-3884 52 ANTI-THIEF ASSOCIATION cars a ne the were Seer Guar Fran Whit Caul Harv ing bers ehen over of t Pres Seer In 1890 the and tractors w charter wa name being ch 1947, the Irv Howard Davis etary; John K d. Other mem k Drev/, Ivan e, iVayne McCu k, V/illiam G ey Bohlen, Ch The Anti-Thie citizens who against thie ding and brin y of stolen p he flag, patr Because of t Present offic ident; Finer etary; Clem M Irv rep s gr ange ing , Pr luth bers Cau lley rubb arle f As have ves ging rope iot i he A ers Edd eise ing An laced anted d to A Anti-T esiden e , Tre at t Ik, We , Huge s, Ro s Eddi sociat bande and to to ju rty; sm and .T.A. are CI ington nheime ti-Ho hors the I nti-T hief t; W. asure hat t ndell ne Da y Den ngt on ion i d tog coop stice and t char Irvin arenc , Sec r , Ma rse es t Uin hief Asso J. r; R ime Kes vie , ton, , an s an ethe erat all ed ity g To e Po reta rsha Thi he a ois Ass ciat Lort ober wer sler Ro Joh d Dr org r fo e wi sue ucat to t v/nsh Pe, ry; 1; C ef As ssoci divi ociat ion w s, Vi t Bry e R OS , Wil y Rup n Rhi exel aniza r mut th th h Off e our he ne ip is Presi Jose lem M sociation flourished. As ation disbanded. In 1921 sion of the association, ion. as organized and officers ce President} Glenn Rupe, ce, Marshal; George Bryce s Jarrett, Paul Skinner, liam K. Hamilton, Raymond, e, Thomas Hartman, Lynn nehart, Erank Newberry, Neisler . tion composed of law abid ual protection of its mem e civil authority in appr enders; to aid in the rec citizenship in the love edy and to all the order. a better place to live, dent; Raymond White, Vice ph Tomamichel, Financial cCulley, Guard. LADIES AUXILIARY A. T.A, A Associa Th of Illi Decleci Secreta Ruth Br H leaner Norma C Th It help takes c Pr Vice Pr .Myrtle Guard ; Ladies tion wa e Irvin nois. I a White ry; Iri ov;n, C White, a ulk , a e motto s membe lothes esent o es ident Armentr Audrey Auxiliary to the Illinois Division of the Anti-Thief ; organized in November, 1948. 3 Ladies Aux. of the A. T.A. was the sixth in the State L was organized June 13, 1949 when officers elected were , President; Lillie Rupe, Vice President; Leda Davis, 5 McLean, Financial Secretary; Wilma Tomamichel, Marshal -haplain; Marjory McCulley, Guard. Other Members were Essie Caulk, Zelma White, Betty Caulk, Orgie Denton, ind Rose Caulk. of the L.A. is to encourage right and discourage wrong. ?rs in sickness and death, helps senior citizens, and- and food to the needy. ifficers are Marie McCulley, President; Declecia White, Luella Eddington, Secretar; Wilma Tomamichel, Treas.;- ■out, Marshal; Laura "cNew, Chaplain; Edith Me isenheimer , .'anning. Sentinel; Margaret Moxey, Patriotic Instructor. CONGRATULATIONS Montgomery County Abstract Co Abstracts — Title Insurance • East Side Courthouse Square HiUsboro, Ulinoi* DON B. NICHOLS «"">"• KE 2-2822 CONGRATULATIONS KELLER IMPLEMENT CO FARM EQUIPMENT ALLIS CHALMERS KEWANEE NEW IDEA PHONE 5 NOKOMIS ILL. FOR GOOD RESULTS FEED COMPLIMENTS OF yvoo** M. on^ "CALL" FRANKLIN C. BUNTON B0X462 PHONE KE2 2126 409 HILLSIDE HILLSBORO COMPLETE LINE OF VARIETY AND SOFT GOODS NOKOMIS ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHINO LITCHFIELD, " ILUNOIS A Complete Line of Men's and Boy's Clothing DAVENPORT'S FLOWERS Kathryn Brown, Prop. Flowers For All Occasions COMPLI^yENTS OF GUY F AR QUH A R Men's Store MENS CLOTHING & FURNISHINGS WE GIVE TOP VALUE STAMPS LITCHFIELD ILLINOIS NOKOMIS NEWS STAND MAGIZINES BOOKS CIGARS CIGARETTES CANDY VERNON COPPLE HOBBIES GIFTS SUNDRIES CARDS NEWSPAPERS PHONE 36K 54 THE AMERICAN LEGION MONCRAVIE POST 425 Mon August, and Shir World Wa The was the Main Str Aft met in t In 1940 side of for meet The boys at a hospit Thi bers .The Pas Meyers , Willis S Kelly, Charles Caulk , J cravie 1919 wi ley Mon r 1. first room ab eet but er the he Cock the Pos f.:a in St ings an Post h Boys' S al bed, s year presen t comm Grin C turgeon Michael Braden, ohn A. Poet 425 of the American Legion was organized in th 30 charter members. It was so named for James cravie, Brothers who gave their lives in action in Fo f ollowi ed Stat petuate and inc Individ the aut master and tra nocracy to nutu r God a ng purpo e s of Am a one-h idents o ual obli ocracy of might nsmit to ; toco al helpf comma ove t sine Auxi elrea t bou reet d sup as be tato , wa Ik the m t com ander res s , , Gl Wale Del Downs M one nd CO ses : erica undre f our gatio of bo ; to post nsecr ulnes nder he I e ma liar s Ha ght and pers en a bas ers embe mand s ar Cha oyd her , bert , La ravi untr to u n; d pe ass n 1 th t prom erit ate was Clinton File and the first meeting place rving Times printing shop, a building still on de into two apartments. y was organized in 1931, both Post and Unit 11 until it was purchased by the Masonic Lodge and remodeled the corner building on the East recently an addition was made for more room ct ive eball and wh rship er is e Clin rles L McLean Ceci Br own wrenee e Post y we phold to mai rcent oe. in the c he ela ote pe y the and s in CO teams , eel eh has r Stanle ton Fi ivings , Guy 1 Lipe Sta Brown str iv assoc and de ntain Amer i the g ommuni sses ace an pr inci anetif mmunity se and Boy S airs to b cached an y Everley, le. Dr. R ton. Char E . Lewis , , Howard nley Everl , and John es to live iate ours fend the c law and o canism; t reat wars; ty, state and the ma d good wil pies of j y our comr rvice , ha couts, and e used in all-time h a World W . N. Canad les Madge, Dean Cun Whitten, ey, Thoma Walters. up to the elves tog onstitutio rder; to preserve to incule and nati sses ; to 1 on earth ustiee, fr adeship b ving sponsored has purchased the community, igh of 88 mem- arll veteran, ay, William H. John Reichel, ningham, Harry George Bryce, s Young, Lynn pled ether n of f oste the ate a on; make ; to eedom y our ge: for the the Unit- r and per memories sense of to combat right the safeguard , and de- devotion 55 Compliments ot FRIGIDAIRE NOKOMIS, ILL. MAYTAG ^i/lj0 / / PHONE 15 TJi ^kaw^d FURNITURE & HARDWARE CO, SALES AND SERVICE OWNER MANAGER CLERK FRED B. JOHMSON RALPH HECH RON CRAVENS SERVICE SALESMAN BOOKKEEPER PHILLIP SPINDEL JERRY CROW JEANETTE CHAUSSE COMPLIMENTS Vet MinttU When ^ ^ _ FISHING DECORATING not "SEE ME" YOU WON'T GET HOOKED MORRISONVILLE ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS ~ OF WISCONSIN TAVERN FEATUREING WISCONSIN CHEESE MORRISONVILLE ILL. PHONE 3051 A^ti(^(ic^ VISITORS AND DEALORS WELCOME CUT GLASS & HAVILAN CHINA A SPECIALITY FOUR MILES EAST OF IRVING, ILL. OFF ROUTE 16 MRS GEORGE NEISLER PHONE KE3 4418 MILDRED WEMLINGER IRVING, ILL. 56 IRVING BOOK CLUB The Irving Book Club Is a study club which meets each month. The original name of the club was "The Jolly Dozen" which was organized in 1915 when Mrs. L. R. Hammond and Mrs. Charles Sullivan decided they needed more social life. They invited four friends — to join them and each was asked to invite a friend to make a membership of twelve, including Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Ed Meyers, Mrs. Floyd Weeks, Mrs. Charles Carriker, Mrs. Dories Rupe, Mrs. Chester Kelly, Mrs. Jean Grantham, Mrs. Everett Brown, Mrs. Hal Whitten, Mrs. Homer Green, and Mrs. Grin Cress. The club continued to thrive, some of the members moved away, some died and others were asked to become members to keep the membership at twelve. Several years ago the name was changed to "The Book Club" and there are at present nine members, including Mrs. L. R. Hammond Mrs. Everett Brown, and Mrs. Hal Whitten who were charter members, Mrs. Ivan Lingle, Mrs. Howard Davis, Mrs. Glenn E. Wells, Mrs. Paul Downs, Mrs. L.V. Botkin, and Mrs. Guy Lewis. BUSY BEE COUNTRY CLUB The Busy Bee Country Club was organized during World War 1 by a group of farm women in the Irving vicinity as a v/orking unit of the Red Cross. They met regularly and knitted sweaters, scarves and hel- mets for boys in service. After the Armistice, the club disbanded and later reorganized, ta king in all members of the families and meeting monthly at the homes. During World War 11, the club again worked with the Red Cross, making layettes and other articles for hospitals and other places where needed. During the years, many quilts have been made for needy families and boxes of clothing have been collected to be taken where needed. Original charter members stil belonging to the club are Mr. and- Mrs. P. R. Baker and Mrs. Minnie Eddington. Now Children and grand- children of members are continuing in the work of offering help to all who are in need. Members of the present Busy Bee Country Club are the Homer Edding ton, Lynn Eddington, Homer Eugene Eddington, Norman Drew, P.R. Baker, James Roper families, Mrs. Minnie Eddington, Miss Bertha Burton, and- Miss Esther Schraudt. A WEDNESDAY CLUB Organized in 1927, the Wednesday Club has held monthly meetings all through the years. Mrs. Arthur Kelly started the club by inviting eleven young married friends to her home. In the beginning, pencil games and contests were held and later the Wednesday Pinochle Club was started. Several members dropped out and were replaced to keep the member- ship at twelve. Present members are Mrs. Louis Colonius, Mrs. Clarence Furness, Mrs. Chas. Eddington, and Mrs. Wilbur Jurgena who were charter members Mrs. Wilbur White, Mrs. Arthur Beasley, Mrs. Kenneth Berry, Mrs. Alan Hodgkinson, Mrs. Harry Funk, Mrs. Drexel Neisler, Mrs. C. L. Funk, and Mrs. Ivan Caulk. 57 W.K/Biir Jenkins REAL ESTATE BROKER Walker BIdg. — Hlllsbore Off. KE 2-57*5 Res. KE 2-5621 CHARLES HUGHES GRINDING SERVICE GRINDING SERVICE LITCHFIELD, ILL. PH 324-3809 GRINDING MIXING BLENDING DONE RIGHT ON THE FARM Compliments Of WALCH ELECTRIC Compliments of DR. W. T. DOUGLAS Hlllsbore, Illinois ^^^ El! KFIIO I U)^^! JHi^ ^^^ INSULATING MACHINE FOR RENT Sales Service PHONE: STOBE ,276 RAYMOND, ILL. WAYNE'S OFF ICE SUPPLIES 129S. LOCUST ST. PHONE 6471 PANA, ILL. TIMM'S 5c TO 1.00 STORE "Variety store merchandise for the entire family" HILLSBORO ILLINOIS compliments of kamer trucking OHLf'AN ILLINOIS compliments of boloing'S tavern jack & katie 's V/ITT ILL. BEST WISHES FUDOLI BARGIN STORE MIKE FUDOLI OWNER PHONE KE2-5440 HILLSBORO ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF Pana WEDGE INN 503 Fair Ave. Jim & Agnes Cory Owners COMPLIMENTS OF HAROLD LIFE MOTORS QUALITY USED CARS CDR. 2~o & DA< STS. CARS Phon..: Drric. 310 PANA. ILLINOIS Ri«. 41DO t- COMPLIMENTS OF R E 1 NKE HA ROW ARE Phone 1118 RAYMOND, iLL. 58 ages for ar a shar cr b Reyn Cris Glod book ther nas East for ume port Wayn McPh The P of ei girls Meet i t the es , 3i adgewo Avera olds , well , ene He Handw s, yar s' Day Social car ol i er Hyn a part in Sep Each of th Guide e Eddi erson lonee ght a in gr ngs a Irvin ble s rk, s ge at Conn Caro Ifer. ork P n oct , and gath ng, s ns at y eac tembe girl e org s are ngton and K roje opus fin er in kati Res h r.o r . has aniz Mrs an rs cts are making bathsalts, candles, sewcraft note — es, enbroidery pictures, May baskets, gifts for no- ger painting. qs include a wiener roast, Hallowe'en party, Christ ng party, Valentine party, St. Patrick party, singing t Haven, and a three mile hike. Plans have been made nth during the summer, and regular meetings to res- a Pal who gives fifty cents per month for the sup- ation and one gift during the year to her Girl, o Bradley Collins, Mrs. Kenneth Criswell, and Mrs. d party and refreshment committee, is Mrs. Ross Robert Eddington.. V / \ / \ ! ■ EARLIER PHYSICIANS the gran Fran Hamm zard Hutc Home was Roll who hone Mto Huds The Irving Hotel was built in middle 1800s by William .V.cClure. dfather of Eva File Sturgeon. Among other proprietors were- k McClure, A. H. Bartlett, L.R. ond, iVoH, Stewart and E.S. Bliz- . The last owners were the Lee hins family v/ho made it their A few years ago the building torn down and the land sold to and and Phyllis Hughes Uhlry- live at the former Moncravie nearby. The picture taken in 1910 shows and ivirSo V/.HoStewart and Maggie on, an employee. NCOME T AX SERV I CE For appointment call FARM BUREAU KE2 3773 HOME KE2 2009 POCKLINGTON BROS. SEED CORN CARL NIEHAUS BUTLER, ILL. Compliments of MIDWAY TAVERN PHONE 2101 HARVEL ILLINOIS INSURANCE PP ^"RF -> ( INSURE CLARENCE POPE Insurance Agency DEPENDABLE INSURANCE COMPLIMENTS OF DR. HAROLD T. HAMMOND DENTIST HILLSBORO KE2 2648 PHONE IRVING "^ KE3 4552 506 WASHINGTON HILLSBORO CONGRATULATIONS IRVING R CENTENNIAL icevv:<:iii:/4iiy COMPLIMENTS OF Patton Funeral Home 24 HR. AMBULANCE SERVICE 608 S. MAIN HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS Compliments of SHORTS SUPER MARKET Groceries, Meats, Frozen Foods Ice Cream - Fruits ■ Vegetables PH. 57R2 COFFEEN, ILL. COMPLIMENTS OF WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Compliments of WILLARD S. B ROWN WILLARD J. BROWN dltristian QniDersal Lift Insurance do. Western^utO Associate. Stbre ' HOMK OWNED BY JACK C. WOODS BILL ROACH. M-jr. 210-211' N. State LITCHFIELD. ILL. PHONE 324-3511 CONGRATULATIONS W SM I - 1540 AND WSMI -FM 106 FOR ALL IMPORTANT "LAST WORD" 64 COUPLES WHO OBSERVED FIFTY OR MORE WEEDING ANNIVERSARIES AND DATES OF WEDDINGS Daniel and Melinda Irvin William and Helena Gregory Grantham 1858 Berry 1861 Capt. A. A. and Penelope Nollie Joseph and Laura Morain McAllister Rhinehart 1862 Piatt 1871 John and Sophia Powell Joseph and Elizabeth Williams Kelly 1873 Norvell 1873 James and Mary File John and Emma Eddington Drew - 62 years - 1875 Hucker 1876 Julius and Elizabeth Morain Wesley and Clara Brown Carriker - 70 years - 1877 Wells - 62 years - 1880 Edward and Elizabeth Stewart Franklin and Elizabeth Schwing Lyerla 1880 King - 64 years - 1882 Preston and Emma Grantham Frank and Mary Goodnight Williams 1882 Voils 1883 Charles and Elizabeth Lipe Wilson and Dora Sanders Hefley 1884 Lyerla 1884 Ike and Lula Wright Charles and Eva Wiley Welch 1885 Tobias 1887 Lawrence and Elizabeth McDavid William and Sarah B. Wiley File 1886 Morain 1890 William and Anna Wiley Amasa and Lena Rucker File - 70 years - 1890 King 1890 William and Dora Grantham Thomas and Sophia Eddington Neisler 1890 Eddington 1890 Orland and Ida Chambers Albert and Nellie McHugh Lingle 1890 White - 60 years - 1891 Luke and Kate Thacker George and Effie Harris Fath - 60 years - 1891 Bryce 1892 Charles and Illinois l^ope Stephen and Cora Wiley Everett 1892 Brown 1892 Frank and Nancy Lawson Frank and Grace Lingle Rhinehart 1893 Berry 1894 Henry and Mildred Gilmore Frank and Esther Larkin Beckmier 1896 Singler 1896 Thomas and Lida Ross Albert and Iva Gregory Daly 1898 Kelly 1898 Frank and Belle Grantham Frank and Mary Carriker Hughes 1899 Lipe. 1900 Jesse and Gertrude Sturgeon Pearl and Laura Perkins Drew 1901 Carriker - 61 years - 1901 Charles and Flo Mock Joseph and Minnie Groner Perkins 1904 Eddington 1904 VJalter and Abigail Lyerla Joseph and Cleo Williams Berry 1905 Tomamichel 1906 Fred and Belle Vandever Charles and Mary Walker Lyerla 1906 Everley 1906 William and Bertha Fogle Humbert and Myrtle Piatt Wilhelm 1906 Ludwick 1907 Clifford "Pat" and Olive Wilson Pemberton and Velma Neisler McElroy 1907 Wilhelm 1009 Pearl and Katherine Brookman Taylor and Oley Wilhelm Baker 1909 Owens 1910 Harvey and Susan Drew Neisler 1910 65 THE IVILSON LYERI.A FAMILY Wilson Lyerla (1863-1942) and Dora Sanders (l 864-1 944 ) were born and reared in Irving Township. They were married in 1884, and lived all of their married life in Irving with the exception of two years spent in Alton. Wilson was a farmer most of his life, but later became the town constable for a number of years. They were the parents of eight child- ren; Earl (deceased); Ruby, who died at birth; Una Strahan, Audrey- Mullens and Zella, a}l of Alton; Jesse (deceased); Ray of Irving; and June Ball of Las Cruces, New Mex. There are ten grandchildren , twenty^. one great-grandchildren, and one great-^reat-grandchild . Wilson has two sisters living; Millie Sturgeon of Cordell ,Okla . who was 105 years old Dec. 29, 1962, and Annie Copoland of Geneva, 111. who is 95 years. THE CHARLES BAILEY FAMILY Silas Bailey was born Nov. 8, 1839, died Mar. 21, 1894. He came- to Illinois from West Virginia. He and Wilma Satterthwaite , from Brown County, Ind. were married Jan. 25, 1866. They reared eleven Alfred Rhinehart, of Irving on Oct. 1, 1895. To this union ten children were born: Nollie, William (Grant), Alfred, .Vil±a, Ivan, Juanita, Veda, Wanda, Charles, and Alva. Alfred was born Feb. 14, 190C. He and Erblean Geminden of Sedalia, Mo. were married Dec. 1, 1928. They are the parents of three children, Juanita, Robert, and Richard. In 1945 the family came to Irving, and in 1946 Alfred- bought the Bailey home place. Charles, his father continued to live there until his death. The grandchildren are; Cindy and Pam Dailey, daughters of Robert Bailey; and Kent, Kurt, Kyle and Karis, sons of Cecil and Juanita (Bailey) Schmedeke. ••••• THE JAMES McDowell family James McDowell was born in Adair County, Kentucky, February 14, 1842, came to Illinois in 1860 and settled in Montgomery County. His parents, John and Lucinda Rippetoe McDowell were natives of Kentucky He, a farmer, was born 1809 and died 1850. She, born 1811, died 1878. James, youngest of four sons received his education in Kentucky and be came a teacher, later a house painter and in 1873 began a mercantile business in Irving. He was town clerk for twelve years. April 5, 1865- he married Sara Caroline Wubker and to this union was born 6 children, VJalter, Helena Slagle, Edward, Logan, Clarence, and Charles. James Mc- Dowell died in 1919 and his wife in 1944. ••••• Remember v/hen there was a large lumber yard with a two story building about two blocks north of Ileisler Feed and Grain office, the building housing the horsedrawn hearse and the latest in cask ets priced at S20,00 and $30.00 service included? Remember when the residents v/ere often awakened at night by a group of harmonizers, among them being Vi'ill and Ed Haller, Clarence Wiley, Will Crouch, Floyd 'Weeks, and Jack Hebman? 66 THE GEORGE BRYCE FAMILY James and Jennett Bryce had a son George born in Canada in 1861 later moving to Illinois in 1892, married Effie Harris and farmed east of Irving. They reared four children; Beulah Jewett, Camilla Singler, Edith Sturgeon, and Ralph, born in 1894 and still residing on the farm. He and Mildred Grantham were married in 1915. She was the daughter of John and Cora Grantham,, They are the parents of two sons, Robert and George. Robert married Helen Jackson in 1937, They have a daughter, Penelope who married Lee Bales. Robert is living on the originsl Bryce farm and is employed by Eagle Picher Company in Hillsboro. George married Mary K. Hugener in 1942, and they have two sons Mark G. and Nathan Lee. George was appointed postmaster in Irving in 1955, and is still serving. -m^^^ THE ROBERT CAULK FAMILY John R. Caulk and Sarah Bell Caulk came from Kentucky on horseback in 1883 and settled in Rountree Township. They were parents of eleven children. VJhen one son, Robert was six years old, the family moved to Irving Twnsp. Robert and Essie Hilt were married in 1905. They farmed until 1937, then moved to Irving where he was janitor of Irving School until his death in '41, They were blessed with thirteen children: Ivan, Kenneth, LeWar, Bradley, Charlotte Nelson and Zelma White of Irving; Lynn, Marsha Dalzotto and Virginia Fravala of Hillsboro; Ada Morehead Michigan; Wade of Pennsylvania; lone Hines of East St. Louis; and a son Hilt, who died in 1930 at the age of eighteen. There are twenty-nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. ••••• THE WILLIAM S. BERRY, JR. FAMILY William S. Berry, Jr. son of Madison and Mary J.Christian Berry - and Helena Gregory, daughter of David and Rebecca Cress Gregory were- married in 1861. They v/ere the parents of six children, three dying in infancy; Minne (deceased) wife of Edd Burton; Frank (deceased); and Walter who married Abigail Lyerla. The Burtons were parents of four- children, all deceased except Earl who married Cleda Lyerla and they have three children. Walter was a teacher, merchant and Postmaster of Irving for thirty-one years. The Berrys have a son, Reginald who is a ciwil engineer for the State of Illinois and is married to Helen Buck. The Berry family was among the first settlers , helping to establish the town of Irving. William was a merchant and Postmaster for many years. THE ALBERT WHITE FAMILY Mr. and Mrs. Albert '.Vhite moved from McLean County to a farm north west of Irving, 111. in 1900. They established a fruit farm, specializ ing in strawberries. In 1940 they purchased a home in town. He passed away there in 1951 and she died in 56. She was a daughter of Benjamin and Emily McHugh who were of the earlier families of Irv. Their child- ren are Gertrude, Alberta, Raymond , Bessie , Ben, Bertha , Wilbur , Leslie, Marjory, Marguarite (deceased), Wayne, and William. There are thirty seven grandchildren, eight deceased. One son William and four grandsons served during World V.'ar 11, namely Theron Trimble, George Madge (kill- ed in the line of duty), Ray IVhite and Keith Warnsing. Ten were in ser vice after World War 11. Mr. and Mrs. Albert White had 115 descendants of whom 102 are living. ••••••• Remember when commuters taking the early morning train didn't have to start from home until they could hear the clank-clank of milk cans being loaded for Pevely in St. Louis? 67 THE THOMAS H. PADGETT FAMILY Thomas Heniy Padgett (1840-1910) v/as born in Palmyra- 111. He was a Civil War Veteran. Priscilla Talley Allmond (1848-1915; was born in Willmington, Del. They were married in 1867 at Palmyra, 111. where three of their eleven children were born, before the family moved to Irving on a farm, then to town, where Mr. Padgett ran a Drug Store for many years. The children were; Anna, Reuben, William, Elizabeth, Charles, Thomas, George F«,Earl, Priscilla, Grace, and Powell. The old est son William, was Railway Station Ag_>nl for fifty years. Most of the boys were railroad men, and grew to manhood in Irving. Frank, Grace, and Powell are the only living members of their family. THE BENJAMIN McHUGH FAMILY Benjamin McHugh, merchant, school-teacher and farmer and his wife Emily moved to a farm near Irving in 1876. In 1878 they traded this farm and moved to East Fork where they managed a store and post-office for two years. In 1880 they returned to Irving and conducted a general merchandise store for one and a half years. Later they purchased a farm west Ox^ Irving, where they resided until his death, which occurred on May 7, 1900. He was killed by lightning while at his barn milking. He was 67 years old. They had ten children, five surviving him, namely Frank and Charlie McHugh, Mrs. Nellie White of Irving; Lewis of St. Lo uis and Mrs. Annie Pierce of Colorado, all now deceased. His wife mov ed to Irving and died January 1931. ••••• THE BARNETT FAMILY Samuel F. Harnett (1874-1947) was the son of Newton M. and Charlotte Hawks Barnett. He came to Irving at the age of two years. Ella L. Bandy (1878-1947) was the daughter of Luther and Theodosia Vandever Bandy. Samuel and Ella were married January 1, 1892. They became the parents of seven children .Clinton, who married Bessie Ward (deceased), later- married Beatrice I'lasoner ; Dwight , who married Maude Eagleburger; Hester wife of 0. P. Miller; John, who married Helen Bussell; Charlotte, wife of Earl Morehead (deceased) later the wife of Lee Mooney; Alvin, who married Myrtle Ludwig Price; and Homer, who married Esther Westerman, later married Ruth Dunn. There are fifteen living grand-children, and two deceased, also thirty-five great-grandchildren. Samuel v/as a paper hanger and painter. THE HAMMOND FAMILY Logan Rodney (1882-1955) one of fourteen born to Curtis and Margaret (Hefley) Hammond on a farm north of Irving. Operated a meat-market and grocery in the Cockelreas building for over forty years .Retired (1945) because of ill health. Married Nelle Esther, daughter of Thomas and Abi lene (Saylor) Grantham. Three children were born. Dr. Harold Hammond and Mrs. Harry (Joyce) Funk of Hillsboro, Mrs. Alan (Georgia) Hodgkinson of Irv. Six grandchildren are Miss Carol Hammond, Dr. Larry Hammond of Chicago, Miss Martha Hammond of Hillsboro, Mrs . Henry (Joyce Hodgkinson) Barry of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Mrs. Leonard (Margaret Hodgkinson) Lesho of Stirling, New Jersey, Mrs. Charles (Marilyn Funk) Dammann of San Diego, California. Three great-grandchildren are Connie Hammond, Mark Barry, and John Lesho. The Hammonds are members of the Methodist ^^^^^^' ••••• Remember when there were two of each of the following businesses in Irving at the same time — elevators, lumber yards, blacksmiths, mill- inery stores, general stores, butcher shops, doctors, restaurants, hard ware stores, livery stables, and five grocery stores? 68 THE REV. W. J. McDAVID FAMILY Rev. W. J.McDavid, son of John and Jane Knight McDavid and brother of Alben,John T.,Joel, Augustus, Logan and half-brother of Frank, lived most of his life in Irving Township. He married Barcie Foster and they had 8 children, Anna, Jesse, Inez, Eva Rhodes, Linda Meriwether, Rus- sel, Foster, and Joel. Anna, the oldest married Robert L. Kelly. They were the parents of Mildred, wife of Everett Brown (deceased); Foster who married Edna Fowler; and Arthur, who married Juanita Gaines; and they were grandparents of Virginia Kerpan, Eleanor Brown, Robert Kelly^ Carolyn V^alsh, Kathryn Jones and Richard Kelly. There are ten great- grandchildren and one deceased. W.J, McDavid was Pastor of the Presby- terian Church and served two terms as County Superintendent of Schools ^••** THE WILLIAM H. HALLER FAMILY Wm. H. Haller, son of Edmond and Elizabeth Newberry Haller and Florence I. Ludewick, daughter of Martin A. and Emily Ann Lingofelter Ludewick were married September 13, 1896 by Rev. WmoJo McDavid, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. They became the parents of Ilah, Roy and- Floe (deceased). There are three grandchildren, Ivan L, Fesser, Roy W, and Gary F. Haller; seven great-grandchildren, Jeffrey John, Jon Scott, Elise Marie, children of Roy W. and Mary Haller; Christie Lynn, Georgia Lynn, daughters of Gary and Christine Haller; Brenda Kay and Michael Ivan, children of Ivan L. and Gail Fesser. William Haller carried mail thirty-one years, retiring in 1937. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding in 1946. Mr. Haller died, 1953 and Mrs. Haller, 1960. ••**• THE CORWIN KING FAMILY James Mark, son of John and Polly Ann King, was born in 1853 on a farm near Irving. He and Nancy Belle Rhodes were married and they were blessed with six children, Lyman who died in infancy, Lottie, William, Orville, Chester, and Corwin. Lottie married Martin Warn- sing in 1902. They had two sops, one dying at birth and Wayne who lives at Nokomis. VJayne and Helen Bower were married and they have two children. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Warnsing both died in 1963. William (deceased) married Bertha Loucks; Orville (deceased) married Estella Bowels; Chester married Hazel Hood, and they have two sons, Lyman and Bennie; and Corwin married Pauline Crouch and they have one daugh ter, Patsy Ann Sallee. There is one grandchild, Polly Sue Sallee. •*••• THE EPHRAIM LIPE FAMILY Ephraim Lipe (1870-1927), son of John Simeon and Catherine Weller Lipe, was one of nine children: two dying in infancy, and the others being Lizzie Hefley, Albert, John, Frank, Herbert, and Emma Thumb. Ephraim and Cora Cook were married, 1891. They became the parents of four children; Earl, who died in infancy; Eva, wife of Joe Busby of Detroit, Mich.; Lucille, wife of Frank Sowarsh of Irving, Illinois;and Mildred, wife of Gerald McElroy of Wickenburg, Ariz. The Busbys' have two children: LeMar, who married Mary Alice McConnell and they have a son Wayne; and Shirley, wife of Fred Wood and they have a daughter, Laurie. The Sowarshes' have four children: Robert, Wilma, wife of Eug- ene Spindle and they have two sons Edward and Richard; Myron who marr- ied Wanda Schneider and they have two sons Dennis and Rodney; and Bet- ty, wife of Marvin Schrempp and they have a daughter Sharon. The McEl- roys' have two children; Larry, who married Mary Anna Luck and they have threes sons Kevin, and twins Keith and Kelly, and Lynda, wife of - James Pavilk and they have a daughter Claire. Larry lives on and farms the Ephraim Lipe home place. •••*•* 69 THE SINGLER FAMILY Victor (1844-1889) was born in Damianville, 111. and Rosa Kuhner Singler (1850-1937) was born in Germany, settled in New Baden, moving to the Irving community in 1883. They were the parents of ten children John, Emma, Frank, Joseph, Ross, Fred, Mary, Melena, Victor and Henry. Mrs. Mary Huber residing in Hillsboro and Henry, an orthodonist, pract icing in Springfield are the only two surviving children. Fred Singler (1875-1936) with his parents, moved 2 miles east of Irving when he was eight years old. He was united in marriage with Cecelia Klain. They lived on the home place where two children were born, Evelyn, wife of- Martin Bock and Troy Singler. Fred's death was due to sunstroke. Troy and his mother lived on the farm until 1945 when she moved to Nokomis. Troy and Louise Wolf were united in marriage April 18, 1945, living on the Singler farm. Their family consists of Martha, Ronald and Randel. They are members of St. Barbara's Church in V/itt and Troy is a member of the Confraternity Board, Moose Lodge, Town Auditor, and Township Committeeman for A.S.C. k A. A. k k THE FRANK BERRY FAMILY Frank M. Berry (1862-1951) and Grace Lingle Berry (1871-1955) came to a farm in the E. part of Irving Township in 1901, retired and moved to Irving in '41. Three children were born, Corinne (Budina), Verda (He fer) and Kenneth who farms on the home place where he was born in 1904 In "36, he and Linda Weerts were united in marriage. They are parents of twin daughters, Dolores Kay, a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and wife of John Hill of Jacks onvil le , 111 . ; and Doris Jean, a graduate of Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo. and wife of Dr. James Swenson of Gillette, Wyoming. The Swensons have three children, Kelly Kay, Jamie Jean and Eric Jon. Mr. and Mrs. Berry are members of the Methodist Church and Eastern Star and Masonic Lodges. ^^^^ THE JOHN GRANTHAM FAMILY . . . V ... . , . , . John Grantham (1861-1937) son of William and Mary (Patterson) Gran- tham was born in Irving. The Granthams were among the first settlers coming from Grantham, England. He and Cora Austin, the daughter of Rev, and Mrs. J. H. Austin, pastor of the Methodist Church, were married in 1889. He was a millwright and carpenter by trade and played in the Irving band. The Granthams were faithful members of the Methodist- Church. They were the parents of Bertha Wright of Peoria, Mildred Bry- ce, and Edith of Irving, and Austin (deceased) . The grandchildren are;- Rev. Harlan Wright, Earl and Paul Wright, Robert and George Bryce. The great-grandchildren are Steven and Martha Wright, Dale, Dean, Karen, - Randy, Mark, Lynn, and Gill Wright, Penny Bales, and Greg and Nathan- Bryce. CONGRATULATIONS IRVING ON YOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY MR. AND MRS. FORREST P. WILLIAMS 70 father continued working on his farm, and raising cattle until he became quite old. His wife died at the age of 89, and he died three years later, April 15, 1949, at the age of 92. He had lived his entire life on the farm where he was born. The daughter Etta, _, — , ^ ,_-_ j^g ^^^ ^j^g only living member of the King)Morgan, Loretta, Linda, and Dale. Floyd married Rose Homann, nd they are the parents of Carol, Bruce, Jeffrey, and William, uonald married Maxine Simmons of Hillsboro, Walter lost his life in a tractor accident Sept. 12, 1960. His first wife, Chlo died suddenly July 24, 1951, his second marriage was to Alta Abernathy May 16, 1954. She survives with his children and grandchildren. Oscar and Lola Meacham were married April 7,1912, and they had 1 son, Kenneth. He married Joyce Campbell of Hillsboro, where they made their home, he being employed as a water meter reader, and by Hucker Radio and TV service. Building houses was a hobby for spare time activity. He died suddenly after a heart attack, Aug. 18, '59 aged 43, leaving his wife and daughter Thelma Christy of Decatur, 111. She is now the mother of three children; Brenda, and twins Kenneth and Karen. Oscar later married Carrie McCaslin April 15, 1951, and in '53 they left the farm and moved to Irving. He became ill, and died Jan. 15, 1962 aged 76. His wife, grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive. Several of the King families are mem bers of Lutheran Churches in different localities. THE PERK Joh munity i Alton, I 1885, an were: Sc attained daughter Hiram an who marr Merwin, Freda Jo carrier. INS F n Sam n the llino d wit ott, matu of F d Mar ied E M i s s o hnson AMILY uel an 1870' is. hin th Netti rity a rank a y Heus dna Sq uri , m of No *•• d Car s, ha nly t e yea e, Ma nd ma nd Da tis. uires arr ie komis olin ving hirt r S ttie rrie ther Bor ; Ma d to and (DeFr emigra y-eight amuel d , Laur d. Cha ine (He n to th ry Kay, Kathry live i y) Pe ted e , Car ied a, Ch rles ustis em we Ariz n Seu n Irv rkins arlie oline with arles Monro ) Mo re: ona , ss ;an ing set r f di pneu , F e ma ck, Nola Wife d Ro wher tied rom ed o moni rank rrie and n Ke of ss D e Ro in the North Ca f a snak a. Left and Art d Edna granddau ith. Con Fred Var eFry, wh ss is ru Irving com rolina to e-bite in orphaned hur. All Flo Mock, ghter of necticut , d;Charles o married ral mail- 71 187/ they movea to a larm in nuuntiec iuniiaiij-^- ..c-^ -iv-w. H.Peter Doerr (1868-1946) and Elizabeth Snith (1874-1941) were mar Tied March 8, 1894, at Harvel. They lived in ountree Township for ten years where Roy H.was born and passed away in 1904. They then purchased the farm in Irv. where Clarence and Gladys were born. Clarence was con irmed in the Irving Lutheran Church. He attended the Piatt School and raduated from Witt High School in 1924. He went to Kenosha, Wise, in . . .. A _# r> n »-.»«> ille, director on tne oxdxe Duaj.u ui unc j.j.i j.ii>^j.i> >- j.v,>- ..^ *- -- -r- iation, Springfield, Past Master of Irving Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 455, ember of Eastern Star No. 771, and member of Springfield Consistory and ector and presi 72 THE BROOKMAN FAMILY E.O. "Orve" Brookman was born, 1853 in Bal 1929. He lived in Irving and Butler communities erintendent of Mont. Co, Farm. He conducted a ge in a bldg. next to the town pump, ran a huckst and sorrell ponies for a number of years and th was spent in farming. He married Jennie Rhine 1880 and she died in 1929. There were five chi infancy; Blanche, wife of R. J. Beals, both de wife of Elmer Baumberger, Granite City; James Park, Mich; Hugh, Grosse He, Mich.; Katie, wif mother of Joe Lyng Baker, Alameda, Calif., i Viola Fogle, wife of Otis Burke, Affton, Mo.; L ener, Nokomis, mother of Mary K. "Toots" Bryce Irving; Blanche, wife of William Nash, Nokomis Niehaus, Butler; Paul (deceased); and Chris, associated with Magnavox, Champaign, 111.; E.O Golden Rule and died believing everyone as hcne ••••• timore, Md. and died in except two years as Sup neral store ten years - er wagon drawn by white e remainder of his life hart. Schoolteacher in Idreni two sons died in ceased, mother of Lois, (Jim) deceased, Lincoln e of P.R. Baker, foster n Civil Air Defense and aRue, wife of C.G, Hug- , wife of George Bryce, ; Roberta, wife of Carl Jr., Paxton, Illinois, .Brookman lived by the St as himself. THE PRESTON H. WILLIAMS FAMILY Preston H. Williams and Emily Grantham were both born in Irving Township and lived in that community their entire lives. They were married March 29, 1882, and to this union four children were born; Cleo, Forest, Esther and Homer. Cleo married Joseph W, Tomamichel, and they were blessed with six children; the first being twins one of which died at birth. Those living are Mildred, Rollan, Joseph, Everett and Estel. Cleo passed away October 20, 1962. Forest married Laura Jane Vincent and they had no children but reared Esther's son. Homer Glenn Wells. Esther married Glenn E.Wells and she passed away in 1920 leaving the son at the age of three years. Homer Williams married Helen G. Fowler of Irving and to this union three boys were born; the first dying at birth. Those living are John Knight Williams of Atlanta, Georgia and Dr. Richard Fowler Williams of Western Springs, Illinois. Emma and Pres as they were fondly called, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1932. Mrs. Williams passed away in 1936 and Mr. Williams in 1938. They are buried in the Irving Cemetery. ** 73 THE REBMAN FAMILY Francis Augustus Rebman (1855-1925) son of John and Margaret Hefley Rebman was born in Irving. He spent his entire life here as a carpenter and cabinet maker. On December 24, 1874, he and Clara Adaline Reilly (1859- 1960) were married. To this union 6 children were bornt Oliver; Frank who married Alzie Roachj Pearl, wife of Herbert Weller of Hllls- boro; Mae, wife of William A.Coffey; Homer who married Mary E, Kruzan; Elva, wife of VJ, Jean Granthem of Redondo Boach, Calif. Elva and Pearl are the only living children. There are seventeen living grandchildren forty-eight great-' grandchildren, s ixty-two great-great-grandchildren - There are one hundred twenty-nine living descendants of Augustus and Clara Rebman. A. A. A. THE TOMAMICHEL FAMILY Basillio Tomamichel came from Switzerland at the age of 17 in 1862. He married Emma Bostick in 1875 and three sons were born: Jay who died in infancy, Joseph and Basillio (Zillie ) .Emma died in 1911 and Basillio in 1933. Zillie and Ilene Walcher were married in 1934, He died in 1939 and his wife in 1962. Joseph married Cleo V/illiam^ in 1906 and 6 child ren were born: Twins, Mary Edna who died at birth; Mildred Emma, wife of Ralph Clark of Rock Island;Rol Ian who married Esther Peterson lives in Belvidere ; Joseph married Wilma Snow, lives in Irving;Everett married Grace Eddington, lives in Belvidere ;Estel , wife of John Blair lives in Crete. Grandchildren are Kay Tomamichel, Karen and Gary Tomamichel and Judy Blair, Earl, Donald, Charles and Bonnie Blair. THE J. J. CARRICKER FAMILY. . . J.J. Carricker, grandson of Henry and Elizabeth Carricker and son of John and Mary (Litucor) Carricker, left Cabaris County, North Carolina in 1844 by covered wagon to settle in north Montgomery Co. J. J. Carrie ker (1854-1951) and Margaret Morain (1857-1947) eventually resided on old home place and owned a sawmill. A family of five:Pearl (1878-1963) married in 1901 to Laura Perkins (l 8 74-1 962 ) ; Eurice (1885-1886) jStella (1880-1894); Susie Drew F.B. (1886-1955); Feme Bailey V.R. By 1905 he had designed, sawed all lumber, except finished lumber, and built a 10 room house in No. Irving. John Schraudt plasterer. He continued heating plumbing, carpentry, and in 1911 he built the Lutheran Church. Grand children: Clifford Drew, and Eloyious and James Bailey. Great-grandch- ildren: Nancy Kinder and Jimmie Bailey. THE GEORGE NEISLER FAMILY . . . . V* .'^ George A. Neisler (1885-1951) son of Daniel and Ora Knodle Neisler was born in Witt township. He was the fifth son of a family of eight boys. He was educated in the public schools of Montgomery County. On Sept. 12, 1905, he was united in marriage to Estella V, Lemay, daughter of Noah and Anna Rowe Lemay who were natives of Circleville, Ohio. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Neisler was blessed with two children; Mildred, wife of Mat Wemblinger ; and Drexel, who married Romelta Beckmier. The Wemlingers live on a farm in East Fork Township owned by Mrs. Neisler and she resides with them. The Neislers have 3 children; Juanita, wife of James Cassidy, and they have a son Bradley. They live in Witt. Barbara, wife of Bradley Caulk, and they have two- daughters Cathy and Carol Jo all of Irving, and Myron (deceased) who was married to Sonna Matthews and the parents of two children Becky and Drexel. In his forty-six years of married life George acquired 600 acres of land in Fillmore and East Fork townships. Drexel now owns the home place and Neisler Feed and Grain. 74 OR A AND RUTH 2UMWALT Ruth Toberman, daughter of Susan Wright Toberman, moved to Irving in 1907, She was a telephone operator from September 1920 to Jan uary 1940, when the dial system came into ef- fect. Henry iVright, brother of Mrs. Toberman lived with them many years. In October, 1942 Miss Toberman moved to Woodriver and was em- ployed at Olin Mathieson Plant. She and Ora Zumwalt were married in May 1949. They moved to Irving, December 1958. They are active mem bers of Moncravie Post of American Legion and Unit of the Auxiliary. a . t THE BAKER FAMILY Mr, and Mrs. P. R. Baker Calvin and Adeli Golden Wedding their three year old Sept. 30, 1959 from Zanesville Town farm east of Irving, children were born, ried Amy Davis Remic lived on the farm unt to Irving but moved 1918, remaining there Henry S. Baker died i in 1929. T'.eir only s Elinore Katherine Broo a daughter of E . 0. a Brookman. They are sti er farm where Pearl wa have two foster children: Joe Lyng Baker, who is emp Air Station in Alameda, California; and Viola Fogle S. Burke of Affton, Missouri. ••••*-*■•••••*••••• THE JAf.ES MILTON KELLY FAMILY JAf^ James Milton Kelly, son of James and Henrietta Kelly was h 'rn in 1834 in Irving Township. ''e farmed and raised Holstein cattle. In 1856, he married Rebecca Harkey and to this un- ion were born eight children, Laura, Flora McDavid, Ben, Louise VJhitten, Dor- cas Snell, John, Nellie Atwood, and Hattie' Bryan, All now deceased. Later he married Lou Mayes and they had four daughters, Edith sicaller and Faye Brandt of North Hollywood, California and Ethel Hunsaker and Edna Spikre, both deceased. Grandchildren were Cleo, Esther, and Charlie McDavid; Maude, Kelly, Nell, He- len, and George Whitten; Donald Bryan; Vera, Grace, Mildred, Gladys and Marian Snell; R. Vaughn Kelly and Hazel Kelly Gardels; Ogden and Woodie Lou Hunsaker; Arthur and Robert Quisenberry; and Bet- ty ^ee Spikre. Of the twenty-one grand- cMldren, five are deceased. 75 ne Cass Bake son, Henry S. ship in 185 where twelv Henry S. Bak k in 1885 an il 1902. The back to the until their n 192 7 and h on, Pearl R. kman in 1909. nd Jennie Rh 11 living on s born in 188 loyed at the Burke, wife o r with- moved 1 to a e more er mar- d they- y moved farm in deaths, is wife married She was inehart the Bak- 8. They Naval - f Otis S MILTON KELLY . . . DR. W. V. and ANNA PARKHILL The Parkhill family sends greetings to all our friends in Irving and Montgomery County. Our father, W. V, Parkhill was an early physician in the Witt, Irving and Hillsboro areas for over fifty years from about 1878. Our mother, Anna Levvey Parkhill was a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Lewey. He was a Union Civil War Veteran, who homesteaded a farm near Irving after the Waro Mrs. Grace McLean, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Dr. Roy C. Parkhill, Evanston, 111. Dr. Homer L. Parkhill, Fontiac, 111. Harold V. Parkhill, Evanston, 111. THE WESLEY W. ViTELLS FAMILY Mr. and Mrs. Wesley W. Wells 60th Wedding Anniversary Wesley W. VJells (1855-1942; and Clara Grown (1856-1955) were mar- ried March 23, 1880. They came from Nokomis in 1906 and settled on a farm one mile south of Irving where they lived until retirement. They moved to Witt in 1939 where Mr. Wells died three years later. After a few years, Mrs. Wells came back to Irving and lived at the home of her son and at Rest Haven until the time of her death, December 23, 1955. She lived to be ninety-nine yaars, eight months of age. They were the parents of one son, Glenn E. Wells; one grandson, Homer Glenn Wells; one great-granddaughter, Patricia Wells McMurray; and one great-great-grandson, Michael McMurray. 76 THE MONCRAVIE FAMILY Among the early settlers of Irving were John W, Moncravie (1842 1914) and his wife Elizabeth Hall Moncravie (1847-1948), They were mar- ried in 1870 at Hillsboro and became active in the affairs of this com- munity. Their five children were born and reared here, two of whom, Jemes and Shirley, lost their lives in France during World VJar 1. Mrs. Moncravie's family haH an unusual military history, her husband was a Civil War Veteran, and her ancestors served in all the early American IVars. There were two granddaughters, the late Miss Nina Baker who recently retired after thirty-five years service with the Chicago Mot- or Club to make her home here, and Mrs. Susan Moncravie Short, also de- ceased. Surviving are t^rce great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild. THE VOILS-JURGENA FAMILY Mary E. Goodnight, daughter of William and Barbary (Isahour ) Good- night was married to Fran'r' B. Voils, son of James J. and Esther Delil- ah (Earnhart) Voils, on Jan. 19,1883 at the home of Rev. Cromer near Irving. Both were natives of North Carolina. They were the parents - of five children. The youngest daughter, Ila was married to Wilbur Jurgena, second son of Heie and Elizabeth (Guile) Jurgena on April 21, 1925. One child, a son Harold, was born Nov. 9, 1928. He and Shirley Grahain of Winchester were married Jan. 1, 1950. To them two children were born, William David and Carol Anne. Harold resides in Irving and is employed as Superintendent of Maintenance at Hillsboro Glass Comp any, and is present Mayor of Irving. The Jurgena children attend Irv- ing Grade School. THE FRANK RHINE HART FAMILY In 1869 Frank Rhinehart came to Irving from Pennsylvania at the age of six. His parents, John and Rebecca Rhinehart built a home on a farm one mile east of Irving. In 1893 he married Nancy Lawson of Coffeen and they had 6 children, Nellie Cramer, John Rhinehart, Katie Skinner, Nel s on (deceased ) , Ruth Conner, and Alice Schoeneweis .Mr . Rhinehart was in the implement business and also owned and operated saw mills , threshing machines, and hay presses. The family lived in Irving with the except- ion of soven or 8 years when they lived in Granite City and St. Louis where Mr. Rhinehart did carpenter work. After farming most of his life he and his family moved to town in the middle 1920s. Mr. Rhinehart di- ed '47 at the age of eighty-three and his wife in 1958 at the age of ninety-one. They had thirteen grandchildren and 19 great-f randchildren. THE kARVEY KELLY FAMILY THE EUGENE P. CARR IKER FAMILY Eugene P. Carriker (1860-1954) son of Milliard and Margaret Hefley Carriker and Laura Vandever (1862-1911) daughter of Dr. Aaron S. and Isabelle Slater Vandever were married and became parents of 8 child- ren;Ray who married Lucy Meeks and later married Lulu Thorp; Vera , widow of Ralph Winn;Charlie who married Viola Wilson;Ethel who married Homer 0. Green; Carl who married Ruby Lyerla; Howard; Hugh who married Lena Marie Knoll;and Olin who died in infancy. There are nine grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Eugene P. Carriker's 2nd marriage was to Clara Vandever (1882-1959), daughter of William Cyrus and Sarah Eleanor Grantham Vandever. He owned and operated his barber shop in Ir ving for fifty-eight years. Surviving members of the family are Vera Winn and Charlie Carriker. ^ _^ ^ ^.._ THE LAWRENCE A. FILE FAMILY Lawrence A. File (1861-1956) son of George and Susannah Cress File was born on a farm near Irving. He attended Sunnyside School. In 1886 he and Elizabeth McDavid (l862-1946)weTe married and located on a farm east of Irving. They moved to Irving in 1888 and lived the rest of their married life of nearly sixty years. Mr. File entered the Hardware business with F.R. Fowler and later, Forrest Lingle joined the firm. Mr File was in business around thirty years. After selling his interest in the store, he devoted his time to raising fruit and garden. He and his wife were active members of the Presbyterian Church and this was a vit al part of their lives. They were parents of three children, Viola File Loucks, Clinton McDavid File and Evelyn File Emmons. There are four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. THE FOWLER FAMILY ^--w^^o w^— w Frank Fowler, son of John and Mary C. Osborn Fov/ler, was born in Litchfield, 1866. After his father's death, he and his mother came to Irving, 1877. In 1879 his mother married Thompson Williams and lived on a farm south of Irving until Mr. Williams died, 1894, when she came to live with her son. Frank Fowler taught school and nomesteaded in Kansas before going into business with L. A. File, 1893. He married Ce Dora Belle Parkhill, 1896. The family includes Edna Kelly, Helen Williams, Onalee Peters (deceased ) , and Ray who married Lois Klar. Gran dchildren are Robert Kelly, Carolyn Kelly Walsh, John K. V/ill iams , Dr. Richard Williams, James Peters and Don Fowler. There are six grandchildrea. Frank Fowler died, 1935, having been in the hardware- business forty-two years. Mrs. Fowler died, 1957. THE RUCKER FAMILY Frank Rucker (1832-1912) and Caroline Gericke (1840-1924) were born in Bruchsal Baden, Germany. He came to New York in 1852 and she with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gericke came to St. Louis in 1850, They settled in Marine, Madison County, where he practiced until his death. Frank and Caroline were married, 1866, res iding in Marine un- til 1868, when they moved to Raymond Township, living there 8 years, moving to Irving Township, 1875. In 1902 they moved to Irving, build ing a concrete house across the road from the former Henry Baker resid ence. They were parents of 5 children, Martin, Magdelena, Emma, Mary, and John. There are eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Mary Padgett is the last of her imme- diate family. 78 THE VANDEVER FAMILY William Cyrus Vandever (1851 - 1918), son of Dr. Aaron S. and Isabelle Slater Vandever: married Sarah Eleanor Grantham (1853 - - 1937J, daughter of Isaiah and Margaret Mann Grantham. They were- the parents of five sons and five daughters: Miss Lottie, a school teacher for forty one years, most of the time in the pri- mary room in the Irving School; '.Villiam A. married Mary Catherine- Delmore; Isabelle, wife of Tred Lyerla; Charles married Luella J. Marshall; Clara, wife of tugene Carrikcr; Elva, wife of Rev. L. Hadaway: Voris marri'^j May Harris: Gary married Allene Vawter;- Vern married Maude Handley; Leda, wife of Howard Davis. William A. established a dry goods store in Tulsa, Okla. in 1904. Later his four brothers became his partners. The brothers are all deceased. William G., son of Gary is President of the Vandever Company and the Vandever shopping center. Surviving members of the family are Elva Hadaway and Leda Davis. There are fourteen grandchildren and thirty- seven great-grandchildren. THE RICHARD LYERLA FAMILY Richard Lyerla (1852-1925) son of Solomon and Delilah Williams Lyerla, and Serrena Lyerla (185V-1936) were married July 11, 1877. They lived on a farm three miles southeast of Irving. Because of ill health, they moved to Irving in 1924 where they were residing at the time of their deaths. They were the parents oft Fred R, who married Belle Vandever (deceased); Abigail, wife of Walter V. Berry; Wood I. married Besse Browning; Kathryn, wife of William J. Smith; Ava, wife of Glenn E. Wells;and Cleda, wife of Earl S. Burton. The grandchildren are: Doris Lyerla (deceased), Reginald Berry, James R. Lyerla, Serena Smith Garton (deceased) , Jane Smith Stone, Nancy Burton Harkey, Richard Burton and William Burton. There are fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. THE W. H. FILE FAMILY William H. File (1863-1961) and Anna Wiley (1867-1962) were married 1890, living their entire lives in Irving. They observed their 70th wedding anniversary in 1960. Mr. File taught school a few years, oper- ated a general store, then purchased a half interest in a grain elevat- or in 1900. This included a retail coal trade, steam threshing outfit, sawmill, and a horse drawn dray. This dray delivered coal, met trains, and delivered produce to the merchants .While he operated this business he had three different partners, William Wiley, Pearl Carriker, and Ir- vin Gregory. In the last years of his business life he bought cream and poultry. Mr.andMrs. File were active in the Lutheran Church. They were parents of three children, Ina Botkin, Chester and Ivan File. THE JOSEPH EDDINGTON FAMILY Joseph Eddington II was born in Bunker Hill , 111 inois on Aug- ust 28, 1847, and lived there until he was eighteen years of age. He and his younger brother Richard, came to Irving Township and batched until June 12, 1871, when Joseph married Harriet Tucker. They later moved to Witt where they reared four children, Harry, Jesse, Otis and Joseph III. Joseph III and Minnie Groner were married on February 23, 1904 and moved to a farm one mile west of his father's home. In 1944 they moved to Irving. Mr. Eddington passed away in 1958. They had three children: Lynn, who lives on and farms the home place; Homer, who farms west of Irving; and Lois Eddington Hadley, who lives in Witt. There are eight grand children and seven great-grandchildren. yg IN LOVING MEMORY OF flarou K. Vnnde ve r ^ (September 4, 1355 — July 9, 1922) fnarij hallerVaudever, (June 8, 1861— February 8, 1932) P rank'} e Va u d e v e r. (April 13, 1893— Jun'j 6, 1893) —A. E. VANDEVER — LESTER K. VANDEVER 80 INSIDE FOWLER HARDVMRE STORE Frank Fowler and his employee, Frank Drev/ who worked in the store for many years. The picture was taken around 1911o ^t, ^n^' ^U ''^<'^!f^Os^ Of ''U^ .:.'^i;' ^ ^93^^ 3ij^ jy,j^ °iv^ Ar^Q *Ja?- 'Of CONGRATULATIONS IRVING CENTENNIAL LAYLE AND ARNOLD INS. AGENCY FIRE MARINE CASULITY LIFE & HOSPITAL PHONE 322 SPECIAL CARE GIVEN 10 DIABETIC CASES REST HAVEN. INC. iriVINB lULINDIS Phoiic Operuled By H.uaboro KE 3 lt.1;. Kev. & Mrs L F, BONDS DRAM SHOP HOME 8. FARM OWNERS PKG. NOKOMIS, ILL. CLEAN FRIENDLY HOME LIKE COMPLIMENTS OF e.W.'Drapetm.'D. HILLSBORO ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF HESS FARM MACHINERY OPERATED BY CLETE HESS Nokomis, Illinois 82 FIRST IRVING BAND- 1886 Front row: George Grantham, James Grantham, George Denhem, Jos- eph Newberry, Milton Romine. Back row: Clark Huestis, Daniel Grantham, John Grantham, William Grantham, Sam Cottrell. IRVING BAND - about 1911 A page from Irving's past, when band concerts were weekly occur ances is revealed. The picture fai- ls to show the band platform which stood on Main Street. The concerts were a part of the social life of the village and were well attended. A band which was organized - in 1904, practiced weekly in the Hue- stis building and later in the work shop, Augustus Rebman. Among the leaders were Oliver Lipe, A. Dick Mowrey and Jean Grantham. P.R. Baker is the only member- of the 1911 band still living in the Irving community. Pictured left to right, front row: Howard Stewart, Owen Mowrey,P. R. Baker, Homer K. l^illiams, Clint- on File . Back row: Brazil Tomamichel, Lester Truitt, William Shreve, Char les Tobias, Frank Grantham, Olive r lipe, Shirley Moncravie, Jean Gra ntham, Forrest Williams, a.E. Mow- rey. IRVING NATIONAL BANK Pictured in 1907, the Irving- National Bank functioned for many- years. The bank doors were closed on March 31, 1931 and was taken over by the Hillsboro National Bank with no loss to the depositors. Hilton Berry served as cashier for many years. Ross Jarrett was as sistant cashier for a few years and when .'-'r. Berry retired, Mr. Jarret-t was cashier until the bank closed. 83 LAURENT ^ TEXACO ^ SERVICE or) MOTOR TUNE UP WHEEL BALANCING BATTERYS PICK UP AND DELIVERY PHONE KE 2 2800 418 SOUTH MAIN ST. HILLSBORO, ILLINOIS 84 FAMILIAR SCENE IN TIIE F0Rf4ER BOTKIN RESTAURANT E uch were ure^d Geor back Burk by. In the 19-505 a Pinochle and re Club was formed and games played in the restaurant. Pict are John Kluthe, W.H, Haller, ge Pope and the man viith his to the camera is unknown. Ed e is seated on the bench near ^ FIRE IN 1951 Among the many fires, the Kelly Mercantile Store and Ralph Athey Grocery Store burned to the ground. The Old Post Office Building at the right was damaged but was later repaired. FORf.ER CLJ IRVING HOUSE A Brick house on Fine Street, bu ilt by VV.Vif. Wiley in the 1300s. Mrs. S. Mason is shown in front of her hoi'.e in 1947. The house was sold and torn down in 1959. ONE OF THE OLDER HOUSES The former D. W. Burton house was built many years ago, the foun- dation being of logs. It is now- occupied by Mrs. Pearl Schoeneweis. BOY SCOUT QUARTET - ABOUT 1914 Front row: Harold Blizzard, Owen Mowrey. Back row: Chester Walcher. - Homer Williams. ' 85 COMPLIMENTS OF LAMAR CAULK KENNETH CAULK PHONE KE 3-4432 TRUCKING SERVICE IRVING. ILL. CONGRATULATIONS IRVING ON YOUR CENTENNIAL OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND FIRST QUALITY MERCHANDICE AT LOW PRICES WILL BE OUR GOAL WE PLEDGE COMPLETE SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY REFUNDED. SAVE TWO WAYS WITH US LOW PRICES AND TOP VALUE STAMPS HILLSBORO LITCHFIELD 86 FORIVER RURAL MAIL CARRIERS W. H. Haller was a rural mail carrier for many years, starting in 1906 and retiring in 1937. Shown in front of the barn at the Haller home is Mr. Kaller and his mail wagon. The picture was taken in 1930. ^~ The famous "Puddle Jumper" and its creator, Walter Neisler who was a rural mail carrier for forty-three years. "POSSUM CLUB" — 1897 Front row: Perry Lipe, Oliver Lipe, Ed Cockelreas, Back row : Athey Bryan, C.L. Cockelreas, W.A. Vandever, Walter McDowell, William Padgett, Robert L. Funk. 87 Compliments Of ®r. herbert Sirflrsen W.O. 524 SOUTH MAIN ST, Hillsboro, Illinois Compliments of Phone KE 2-5188 WHALEN IMPLEMENT AND REPAIR 1556 School Street GEORGE A. WHALEN TRACTORS Hillsboro, Illinois KE-2-2911 Compliments of GOBETTO'S PHONO SERVICE Taylor Springy ELMER COBETTO Compliments of HALLER'S MOTOR SALES CENTRAL ILL. COMMUNITY AUCTION R0UTE127 SALES EVERY FRIDAY 7:00 P. M. HAM HHLLERS KE2 2911 JOHN CORSAGE KE2 9001 88 OLD MAIN STREET SCENES IN THE 18908 AN OLD PHAETON OF THE 1900» Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Grantham with their dog, Pup and horse, Fannie. The Grantham* were grandparents of Louise Everley and Selma Eddington. 89 COMPLIMENTS OF TOWN TAVERN PACKAGE LIQUOR AND BEER JAMES DALZOTTO - Owner PH. KE-3-4342 IRVING, ILL. Best Wishes DON'S FARM SUPPLY SALES AND SERVICE Your Allis Chalmers Dealer 1140 School St. Phone KE 2-3488 Hillsboro, III. Large Enough To Accomodate — Compliments Of — First National Bank Of Nokomis Small Enough To Appreciate NOKOMIS Compliments of STIEHL-DAWSON FUNERAL HOMES Nokomis QO Witt BARTLETT RESTAURANT -Many Years Ago Pictured in front of the Bartlett Restaurant are Ross Bandy, Karry Bart- lett, Maude Williams and A. H. Bartl- ett. The Restaurant was owned and ope- rated by Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bartlett and was located at the site of the former Botkin Restaurant. The man at the far- left is unknown. AN:^'A HA3EY HONORED Pictured are schoolmates of Anna Kabey at a tea given in her honor in 1950. Front row: Prudence Coffey, Belle Hughes, Lura Tucker, Anna Habey-Back row: /^nna rile,'.Vill iam File and tv/c unknown. BEAUX AND BELLES OF 1898 Cecil Kelly, Faye Kelly, Madge Kelly, Ruby Latham, Logan McDowell, Homer Crissman, Clarence McDowell, Harry Snell. SIGNAL TOWER IN 1907 Among the operators in the tow- er were. Will Crouch, Mr. Collins, Charles Sullivan, Hardin Cook, and Bill Thompson. Remember when a big red quarantine sign v/as posted on any house where there was a contagious disease? Remember when there were hitching racks on most of the main streets, at the churches and around the park? 91 PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES BETTER Betty B, Edwards Allen Edwards owners Our Vaults Sealed Both Automatically and Mechanically Montgomery County Vault Service PHONE KE3 4510 IRVING, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS . . , YOUR A. G. STORE SHURFINE FOODS IVAN CAULK AND SON ROBERT CAULK IRVING, ILL. CONGRATULATIONS . . . 1863 - IRVING CENTENNIAL — 1963 MR. ii MRS. WADE L. CAULK PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA 92 The pictured garage was built in about 1911 by Tony and Humbert Ludewi- ck and was one of the first public garag es and automobile agencies in Montgomery County. The brothers sold Maxwell cars. Forest Lingle and son, Ivan bought the garage in 1912 and continued to oper ate the business until 1928, when they — rented the building to others. STORES Or THE PAST REPUBLICAN LADIES' CLUB OF IRVING ABOUT 1900 THE CHARLES CUNDIFF HO;/E \ -about 1896 Located at the site of the for- mer home of Ruby Carriker, now the Myrl Lewis Home. Across the road was a molasses mill operated by Mr. Cundiff. 93 COMPLIMENTS OF *} %UM^ ^^iK'^O'tCKdt^ IVAN CAULK AND SON ROBERT CAULK OPEN 6A.M. TO 10 P.M. IRVING, ILL. CONGRATULATIONS call me TO IRVING anytime CENTENNIAL FROM YOUR NEWSPAPER CARRIER Illinois State Journal Post Dispatch Illinois State Register Globe Democrat Decatur Herald Chicago American DAILY SUNDAY HOLIDAYS JOHN MARTINCIC JR. KE34354 COMPLIMENTS OS OF HILLSBORO BOWL CHUCK & MARY KNISLEY KE 2 3654 CONGRATULATIONS EAST SEWARD ST. HILLSBORO, ILL. St. Glair Ice & Fuel Co. BLOCK ICE, SIZE & CUBES ICE FOR EVERY OCCASION KE 2 5311 94 ^JEW YORK CENTRAL ENGINE AND CREW --1952 This engine No. 3061 was used to pull a Speno machine which clean, ed the ballast along the New York Central right of way, the biggest engine that was ever run west of Mattoon. The operating crew was Gl- enn E. -Veils, engineer and C.B. Ful- ler of Coffeen, fireman. Mr. I'iells was associated with the New York Central Railroad for over forty years. He is pictured - at the front of the engine while at wor k . CIVIL WAR VETERANS Left to right: John Moncravie, Mr. Saunders, Captain Al Rhinehart, Thomas Grantham, and Lige Pruitt, Mr. Grantham was the father of Mrs L. R, Hammond. FILE AND WILEY ELEVATOR IN THE EARLY 1900s Later, the business was File and Carriker (Pearl) and File and Gregory (irvin). FORMER OLD RHINEHART HOr^E