Hillsboro's "Six Mile" Ordinance of 1858
On June 28, 1858 it became illegal to drive a horse, mare, or mule on any Hillsboro street at a speed greater than six miles per hour....
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Jeff Dunn
- Apr 9, 2022
The Montgomery County Poor Farm
Until 1847, the fate of a pauper was settled at a public sale with contracts for his care awarded to individuals submitting the lowest...
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Jeff Dunn
- Mar 26, 2022
Montgomery County Abstract Co. Donations
Gary Swick donated a few things to the Historical Society. The items were from Montgomery County Abstract Co. The 1913 "Hillsboro...
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Jeff Dunn
- Jan 22, 2022
History of Security National Bank ~ Witt Illinois
Early History of Witt Illinois Banking The Security National Bank of Witt has had a long and interesting history which dates back to the...
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Jeff Dunn
- Dec 22, 2021
Demand Hillsboro Baked Bread - 1925
IT IS YOUR DUTY, as a citizen of Hillsboro, to give first consideration to your local industries, which help maintain the prosperity of Hill
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Jeff Dunn
- Dec 17, 2021
Mary Hartline Christmas Special 1950
Hillsboro's Very Own Mary Hartline
The Mary Hartline Show - 1950 Christmas Episode
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Jeff Dunn
- Dec 1, 2021
U.S. Army Master Sergeant William L. Crays ~ The Flagman's Mission Continues
The Flagman's Mission and other local volunteers placed 2,000 American flags from Hough Funeral Home in Hillsboro to Elmwood Cemetery.
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Jeff Dunn
- Nov 30, 2021
In-N-Out Burger Founder Esther Snyder
Esther Snyder founder of In-N-Out Burger was born in nearby Sorento Illinois. She passed away in 2006 at the age of 86. The burger chain...
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Jeff Dunn
- Nov 27, 2021
Ice Storm of 2006
From 15 years ago,,, The ice storm started Thursday November 30, 2006 and continued through Friday December 1, 2006. One fourth of the...
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Jeff Dunn
- Nov 26, 2021
The Planet Mill Explosion ~ Litchfield Illinois
The Planet Mill, said to be the biggest Steam flour mill in the world, blew up and shattered windows for miles around on March 21, 1893....
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