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An interurban to Beardstown

Looking to the Past

    Electric interurban fever swept through Cass County with the incorporation of the Springfield, Beardstown & Quincy Railway on May 31, 1907. Perhaps this seems… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The ultimate sacrifice for all

By Daryl Vermillion First Southern Baptist Church     Being self-sufficient is something that we aspire to. The role of parents and others in the life… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Janis Elaine “Jan” Hackman

Janis Elaine “Jan” Hackman,

    Janis Elaine “Jan” Hackman, 73, Chicago, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home.       She was born February 29, 1948 in Beardstown, the daughter of Glen E. and Iva M. Large Stock.       She is survived…

Donald “Jay” Sielschott

Donald “Jay” Sielschott

   Donald “Jay” Sielschott, 72, Chandlerville, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his home.  He was born August 22, 1948, the son of Donald and Fae June (Fielden) Sielschott in Jacksonville, Illinois.       Jay served our grateful nation…