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Lincoln’s Hearse
•July 4, 2018• During the Freedom Celebration held in Arthur visitors had a rare chance to view a replica of Abraham Lincoln’s hearse. As part of the Arthur 2018 Legacy Parade observing Illinois’ 200th birthday the hearse was featured. The hearse was on display at the corner of South Vine and West Progress on Saturday, June 30. At 4 p.m. the downtown festivities moved to the Moultrie-Douglas fairgrounds in preparation for the annual fireworks display. Photo courtesy Ariana Cherry … Read More
Grant’s First March To War Was From Springfield To Quincy
•July 4, 2018• By Greg Olson Of the Jacksonville Journal-Courier Col. Ulysses S. Grant passed up a chance to have his soldiers ride in train cars. Instead, he thought it best that they march to war. So, on July 3, 1861, Grant mounted a horse and led his first Civil War command out of Camp Yates in Springfield, en route to Quincy. The 39-year-old Grant had molded his somewhat unruly troops — members of the 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment — into a disciplined fighting force. “There was direct railroad communication between Springfield and Quincy, but I thought it would … Read More
Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Offers Something for Everyone
•July 4, 2018• The 2018 Moultrie-Douglas County Fair is July 8-14 at the Moultrie-Douglas Co. Fairgrounds in Arthur. Headliner for this year’s fair is Tyler Farr, country singer from Nashville, Tenn. Hear Farr sing his ballads at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14, on the Main Stage. Opening for Farr is local band Wreckless Whiskey at 7 p.m. Visit the website for ordering Tyler Farr and rodeo tickets and making online entries. Cutoff date for ordering tickets and pre-registration will be midnight Friday, July 6. The 4-H Project Auction at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, allows the youth to show others … Read More
Menus 7-4-2018
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, July 9 – Country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn and lima beans, texas toast, apricots Tuesday, July 10 – Sub sandwich w/lettuce and tomato, broccoli soup, kidney bean salad, bun, Hawaiian salad Wednesday, July 11 – Baked spaghetti, tossed salad w/dressing packet, chunky applesauce, whole grain wheat, oatmeal raisin cookie Thursday, July 12 – Chicken parmesan, zucchini bake, cucumber and onion salad, dinner roll, cake with fruit Friday, July 13 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Italian green beans, whole grain wheat, peaches … Read More
The First Night on the Job was a Chiller
•July 4, 2018• By Jerry L. Ginther NP Guest Columnist The night breeze circulating through the freight house caused the screen door that led into the agent’s office to open slightly and close again and again. The movement of the hinges made an eerie squeak each time the door moved, and a slight thump could be heard when the door closed. Usually, the summer breeze during the quiet night shift was welcome, but on this particular night it was a bit unsettling. This was a summer’s night in 1965. I was working the midnight shift in the railroad depot of … Read More
Understanding Illinois: Spending Father’s Day at Denny’s Restaurant
•July 4, 2018• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist I was motoring down Illinois one recent Sunday and decided to stop at a Denny’s for an early lunch. You know Denny’s, the chain that “slings lots of hash,” good hash[, big plates heaping with eggs, French toast, pancakes, bacon, and tall milkshakes in cream, pink and lime green hues, all topped with curly-cue mounds of whipped cream]. The joint was jumpin’, it being Father’s Day. All the tables were jammed with Dads, Moms and loud little kids. The cashier tried to comfort the impatient, yet polite families waiting for a … Read More
Ill. State Museum Exhibits the Bicentennial and Beyond!
•July 4, 2018• The Illinois State Museum will present a major new exhibition in celebration of the state’s 200th birthday which will feature rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the Museum’s 13.5-million-object Illinois Legacy Collection to highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. The “Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection” exhibition will open to the public with a special reception on Friday, June 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public, and will include complimentary soft drinks, light appetizers, a cash bar, and music provided by the Virgil Rhodes and his band “Footprints.” Those interested in … Read More
Red Cross Issues Safety Tips for Hot Weather
•July 4, 2018• It’s that time of year when the temperature goes up and heat and humidity, which can be deadly, make being outdoors very uncomfortable. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. “It’s important for everyone to realize that warm weather can be dangerous,” said Lyn Hruska, Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region. “The Red Cross has steps you can follow … Read More