100 Yeas Ago
Wednesday, June 19, 1912 Ther. 58. 74. 58. = 63 1/3
Mostly cloudy. N.W.1. Hitch 9 A.M. Find boxing loose in right rear wheel get same fixed P.M. Cr. by Geibert on 7th st. I drove to Dicewood 4 P.M. but no fungi found. Have seen little of the sort since May 1. The convention in Chicago is getting interesting. I did not get my R.H. today went up getting three S&H papers. Tue over Groves at night. Part cloudy day with light showers around sprinkle here and thunder once or twice. The roads becoming dry Moderate NW wind Go bed 10 PM
125 Years Ago
Sunday, June 19, 1887, 7 AM. Ther 80. 96. 80.
Clear last night warmer than night before. Bert came about 9 A.M. and we started for saw mill at 10. went by Walker's Ford horses and selves and walked around a while got home about 3.30 P.M. Very dry and dusty. Mostly clear day. Uncomfortably warm Gobed 10 P.M.
Some links:
Illinois Historical Society - http://www.historyillinois.org/
Coles county Historical Society - http://www.coleshistory.net/index.htm
Illinois Genealogical Societies- www.censusfinder.com/illinois_genealogy_societies.htm
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