tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149933162024-03-06T22:46:00.338-06:00Elijah Iles HouseThe Elijah Iles Foundation, 628 South Seventh<br>
Springfield, IL 62705 USA, (217) 492-5929<br>
Tours Wed & Sat 12-4 pm or by appointment <br>
E-Mail: <a href="mailto:ileshouse@juno.com">ileshouse@juno.com</a>Will Howarthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15026162585791616189noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-19496377612615435432011-11-24T13:01:00.007-06:002011-11-24T13:13:53.861-06:00Holiday Events at The Iles House<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Jb5kANzh7TSDFseamOH2CMaScZtHXR2QlKHkpmSYxk6uiJM1esUl9gb0AjS41NtNZC0XPm7Vgc3u4LvcA83ccYYL9tjk3z0Ega0QWxl2Oh507t4p3pskXny-Rp0JvahZTg8Uhw/s1600/Fall_Winter_2011_Iles_Files_November_2011.pdf+-+Adobe+Reader.bmp" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Jb5kANzh7TSDFseamOH2CMaScZtHXR2QlKHkpmSYxk6uiJM1esUl9gb0AjS41NtNZC0XPm7Vgc3u4LvcA83ccYYL9tjk3z0Ega0QWxl2Oh507t4p3pskXny-Rp0JvahZTg8Uhw/s200/Fall_Winter_2011_Iles_Files_November_2011.pdf+-+Adobe+Reader.bmp" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678640692051141410" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px; " /></a><div>CANDLELIGHT TOURS DECEMBER 3 AND 10</div><div><br /></div><div>On Saturday afternoons, December 3 and 10, traditional Candlelight Tours will be held from 1 until 4 p.m. The House will be lighted with candles and decorated for a 19th century Christmas. Refreshments will be served.</div><div><br /></div><div>ILES CHRISTMAS TREE AT GOVERNOR’S MANSION</div><div><br /></div><div>It is “time” to stop by the governor’s mansion to see the trees decorated by organizations from across the state. The Iles House Tree has a very special theme this year – you will love it!! And - in case you missed it - last year’s tree will be displayed in the Iles House Springfield Museum.</div><div><br /></div><div>AN HISTORIC CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 17</div><div><br /></div><div>On Saturday December 17, there is a progressive tour of historic houses. An Historic Christmas will feature the Lincoln Home, Iles House, Lindsay House and Edwards Place. The Sound Celebration Choir will perform period holiday pieces at each site with guests Abe and Mary Lincoln. Be at the Iles House by 2 p.m. for this special performance. The Iles House is hosting a craft sale by Lincoln Memorial Garden (a National Register site) and will have cookie decoratingand crafts for children of all ages.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Jb5kANzh7TSDFseamOH2CMaScZtHXR2QlKHkpmSYxk6uiJM1esUl9gb0AjS41NtNZC0XPm7Vgc3u4LvcA83ccYYL9tjk3z0Ega0QWxl2Oh507t4p3pskXny-Rp0JvahZTg8Uhw/s1600/Fall_Winter_2011_Iles_Files_November_2011.pdf+-+Adobe+Reader.bmp" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-52068568773838270452011-09-23T14:57:00.005-05:002011-09-23T15:08:15.792-05:00Terry Ransom to Present Underground Railroad Program<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxM1on_Je8IEi_zUvl82UQMuunDmPtXJa8QYwNCcBNUDJ4Tn4UyyLroCNHZn52-LeBpyw4FMvwz67lf9wysFU072TEK2zcyHkVtniOTtiWR87vI5OV_c6tA5Z28eQKQss7rbNZA/s1600/Picture1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 138px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxM1on_Je8IEi_zUvl82UQMuunDmPtXJa8QYwNCcBNUDJ4Tn4UyyLroCNHZn52-LeBpyw4FMvwz67lf9wysFU072TEK2zcyHkVtniOTtiWR87vI5OV_c6tA5Z28eQKQss7rbNZA/s200/Picture1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655647082801491442" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span">Terry Ransom wraps up the Fall fireside chats at the Iles House on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 P.M. with a program on the Underground Railroad in Illinois.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span>Terry was born in Champaign, Illinois and was raised in Springfield, Illinois.<span> </span>His interest include Scouting, of which he has been a volunteer for over forty years.<span> </span>He is an accomplished leather crafter.<span> </span>He enjoys enjoys hunting, fishing and almost anything that has to do with the out-of-doors.<span> </span>His major interest for the past two decades has been the history of African Americans as it relates to the Underground Railroad in Illinois .</span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><br /></span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span> </span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span>Terry has based his research on the work of W. B. Siebert, whose book, The Underground Railroad – From Slavery to Freedom, which was published in 1898 and continues to be the most authoritative source of information on the subject.</span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><br /></span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span> </span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span>Terry has had the opportunity to participate as a researcher with the National Park Service studying the routes of the Underground Railroad within Illinois .<span> </span>He has presented an overview of his research at a national Underground Railroad advisory committee meeting in Washington , D.C.<span> </span>He has presented programs for the Illinois State Historical Society, various county historical societies schools and many private and civic organizations.</span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><br /></span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span> </span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span>The program will provide an overview of the Underground Railroad in Illinois , to include laws, routes, the three primary entry points and various personalities and safe houses.</span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><br /></span></div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span></span> </div><div class="yiv1968940873MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span>The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the program.</span></div></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-60241349620008763912011-08-27T12:58:00.002-05:002011-08-27T13:11:02.092-05:00Fireside Chats Slated for September<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3H28nES7bJz9FOcybwU_pFqp0zUC1G44dw_lFhxCXkInnCtt_cNP9ZKBAogs2LktQrgc9y2AlwvXE4yxhRTGtJAPfTKnnx3nleyW7NDNfKDy2107HI6Ad699J3fcPYrXJAAAjVw/s1600/lincoln-home.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3H28nES7bJz9FOcybwU_pFqp0zUC1G44dw_lFhxCXkInnCtt_cNP9ZKBAogs2LktQrgc9y2AlwvXE4yxhRTGtJAPfTKnnx3nleyW7NDNfKDy2107HI6Ad699J3fcPYrXJAAAjVw/s200/lincoln-home.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645598111049533570" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">A series of programs at the Elijah Iles House highlighting our city's heritage is slated for Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on September 14, 21 and 28, 2011.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: normal; font-size: small; "><div id="yui_3_2_0_5_1314467643916231">September 14: <b>Tim Townsend</b>, Historian Lincoln Home National Park, will discuss Jamison Jenkins, Lincoln's African American Neighbor.</div><div id="yui_3_2_0_5_1314467643916231">
<br />September 21: <b>Erika Hols</b>t will present the Edwards Place Restoration Plan.</div><div id="yui_3_2_0_5_1314467643916231">
<br /></div><div>September 28 <b>Terry Ransom</b> will discuss The Underground Railroad.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>These programs are free and open to the public.</div></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-79351912255132378252011-08-13T16:28:00.004-05:002011-08-13T16:40:05.214-05:00Iles House Gardens Highlighted in the SJ-R<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUc2VMfkB1nuNmMVAJaaBQK91ZihN-5pgtvdIbhSrozeox4Xy_-I16m8y8EFBYz9YT1OQynxUXZf1s8A6r0paV15WIso1AOruMDANOrIW7747lAoayvrWJqhLXTLaCYV8mgmSiA/s1600/garden.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUc2VMfkB1nuNmMVAJaaBQK91ZihN-5pgtvdIbhSrozeox4Xy_-I16m8y8EFBYz9YT1OQynxUXZf1s8A6r0paV15WIso1AOruMDANOrIW7747lAoayvrWJqhLXTLaCYV8mgmSiA/s200/garden.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640456480853570402" /></a>The State Journal-Register ran <a href="http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x1837737715/U-of-I-volunteers-maintain-Iles-House-s-extensive-garden">a very nice story</a> about the period gardening at The Elijah Iles House. Our stove-pipe hats are off to docent and master gardener Gary Lazar who has maintained the garden along with other volunteers from the University of Illinois Extension Office. Their attention and expertise has really paid off with eye-catching and inviting results.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-49848142239152614272011-07-18T20:53:00.002-05:002011-07-18T21:00:17.596-05:00Blogger linkA couple of bloggers named Chuck and Kate recently visited The Iles House and <a href="http://thewandererschuckandkate.blogspot.com/2011/06/rain-prevented-us-from-photographing.html">posted a really nice review</a> at their blog, <a href="http://thewandererschuckandkate.blogspot.com/">The Wanderers</a>. The post features several good pictures that are really worth the <a href="http://thewandererschuckandkate.blogspot.com/2011/06/rain-prevented-us-from-photographing.html">click</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-25042384752478828402011-06-08T17:32:00.003-05:002011-06-08T17:53:19.789-05:00Strawberry Party Time<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2V8IzJ6s6_nlfjbf6qQHskiiDGSUutVhc1wJ_OQpYeYI1MyJBhakrnf6rsmMxjhBMuH_DbDsAfO2vhN7dbLGYYrn04F-hxcEChWJb0l_G45gdxIc1UJ1LV6TUBpK2zp5_CVSyA/s1600/strawberry.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2V8IzJ6s6_nlfjbf6qQHskiiDGSUutVhc1wJ_OQpYeYI1MyJBhakrnf6rsmMxjhBMuH_DbDsAfO2vhN7dbLGYYrn04F-hxcEChWJb0l_G45gdxIc1UJ1LV6TUBpK2zp5_CVSyA/s200/strawberry.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615985103665582178" /></a><br /><b>Clara Irwin's Strawberry Party</b> will be held on Friday, July 1 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. As in past years, we will feature frozen <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1307571749_3">strawberry daiquiris, real <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1307571749_4">strawberry short cake</span>, hot dogs and brats, kids' games, story telling, music and other events.</span><div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1307571749_3"><br /></span></div><div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1307571749_3">Strawberry parties were a popular excuse for friends and neighbors to gather in frontier-era Springfield. The Iles House revival of this tradition continues to be one of our most popular annual events. It's a great way to kick off a patriotic Independence Day weekend with the whole family.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-10579027875412116832011-05-14T20:43:00.005-05:002011-05-14T21:15:07.455-05:00Dana Hand to Appear at The Iles House<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1UzfCikD_7Or3FueimguHjHQV322gbGtp4_wvt37HJIkv8Wshfe6iYpLCZLXKCK0BtiKtjueACRq08QOFX967eo79ufz5cFLoBoOPtvo4uDmWEK_lmm_OtGPbwH5v1R9gZPdBXg/s1600/cover.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1UzfCikD_7Or3FueimguHjHQV322gbGtp4_wvt37HJIkv8Wshfe6iYpLCZLXKCK0BtiKtjueACRq08QOFX967eo79ufz5cFLoBoOPtvo4uDmWEK_lmm_OtGPbwH5v1R9gZPdBXg/s200/cover.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606753246489969522" /></a><b>Deep Creek</b> authors Dana Hand (Will Howarth and Anne Matthews) will discuss history and fiction at a fireside chat at The Elijah Iles House on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 PM.<div><br /></div><div><b>Will Howarth</b> is a longtime volunteer for the Iles House, serving as the original editor of this blog. A Springfield native, Will is an authority on the history and literature of travel, places, and nature. He served as editor-in-chief of The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau, chaired The Center for American Places and, in over forty years at Princeton University, explored nature-culture conflicts in courses ranging from pre-colonial America to postmodern fiction.</div><div><br /></div><div>As historian and critic, he specializes in trans-Atlantic romanticism, literary nonfiction, and the environmental humanities. As free-lance writer, he has covered assignments for many national periodicals. He first learned of the events at Deep Creek in 1981, while on assignment in Idaho for National Geographic.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Anne Matthews</b> writes about American places facing sudden and often unwanted change. Where the Buffalo Roam, on the depopulating Great Plains, was a Pulitzer finalist in nonfiction. Bright College Years, a New York Times Notable Book, examines the American campus. Wild Nights: Nature Returns to the City describes the wilding of urban spaces and was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection. She served on the Library of America editorial board for the two-volume collection, Reporting World War II. A contributing editor for American Scholar and Preservation, she has lectured and taught at Princeton, Columbia, and New York University.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Deep Creek</b> has been distinguished among <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/10/AR2010121003240.html">the best novels of 2010 by The Washington Post</a>. Download it to your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Creek-Dana-Hand/dp/0547237480/">Kindle</a> or order a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Creek-Dana-Hand/dp/0547237480/">hard copy</a> for your library. </div><div><br /></div><div><div></div><blockquote><div>...the characters, among the most courageous and</div><div>original to be found in Western fiction, don’t reveal</div><div>their secrets until they’re good and ready.</div><div>— Sarah Johnson, editor, Historical Novels Review</div><div><br /></div><div>Dramatically, even lyrically...the authors elegantly</div><div>weave an engaging, thrilling, lively narrative... A</div><div>splendid read.</div><div>— William Wong, San Francisco Chronicle</div><div><br /></div><div>Astonishingly effective...a gripping, spooky historical</div><div>novel, based on true events, told in a way that closely</div><div>resembles real life, full of the unknown and unknowable....</div><div>— Carolyn See, Washington Post</div><div><br /></div><div>The best piece of Old West historical fiction I've seen</div><div>since Wallace Stegner's Angle of Repose. It deftly . . .</div><div>tells a compelling story of people wrestling with the</div><div>dark and tragic side of the frontier.</div><div>— Donald Worster, author of Under Western Skies</div></blockquote><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-73010274933069110862011-04-12T20:21:00.005-05:002011-04-12T20:59:08.175-05:00Iles House Opens for 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQu4A8Q3Abw_jIPbZTyZLrBfSj7NDGQxVbQlEHcxd6ZMDcvDF4O4OJKBQiLDE9-PP0vO0SbDPiLvHPfRtYZC2EkCOvLzD1KBKXYekH8ZfrryLWy-q8EL7jpQRaxbF_1wiVqEti7w/s1600/bunting.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQu4A8Q3Abw_jIPbZTyZLrBfSj7NDGQxVbQlEHcxd6ZMDcvDF4O4OJKBQiLDE9-PP0vO0SbDPiLvHPfRtYZC2EkCOvLzD1KBKXYekH8ZfrryLWy-q8EL7jpQRaxbF_1wiVqEti7w/s400/bunting.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594881514381153794" /></a><br />The Elijah Iles House is preparing for its 2011 season with several events slated for April. <div><div><br /></div><div>Join us for the 2011 <b>Grand Seasonal Opening</b> of the Iles House on Saturday, April 16 from noon until 4:00 P.M. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary cake and refreshments will be served.</div><div><br /></div><div>A major fundraiser for the house and "a feast fit for a king" will be held on Saturday, April 30 at 5:00 P.M. The <b>Royal Spring Awakening</b> will be hosted by The Elijah Iles House Foundation, featuring a silent auction, a traditional Maypole Dance by the Springfield Ballet Company, music by Thistle and Thyme and catering by Carol Jean's Fine Cuisine. Reservations are $50.00 per person. Email Laurel29@me.com for more information.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Every year from April 15 through May 5, the Iles House observes <b>days of mourning</b> for our fallen President Abraham Lincoln, a friend and frequent visitor of the house in his day. The house will be draped in black and purple crepe bunting, commemorating Springfield's response to the nation's tragedy in 1865.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-54701029114918290762011-01-27T21:47:00.002-06:002011-01-27T22:10:54.956-06:00Iles House Wins DSI AwardDowntown Springfield Incorporated named the Elijah Iles House as the winner of their Outstanding Volunteer Effort award for the recovery from the May 26, 2010 flood. The award was one of a series presented by DSI at their annual banquet on January 26th at the Hilton Springfield.<div><br /></div><div>DSI is a not-for-profit organization working to promote Springfield's historic central business district.</div><div><br /></div><div>Although the historic sections of the Iles House remained well above water, the 2010 flood damaged the lower level, destroying cabinetry and drywall throughout. An amazing and heartening volunteer effort had the lower level, which includes museum space, the kitchen and restrooms, fully restored in time for the popular annual Strawberry Party on July 2nd.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-89937779781910672752010-12-02T20:45:00.006-06:002010-12-02T21:00:29.764-06:00Iles House Volunteers Decorate Executive Mansion Tree<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yaHoz_L0hV7H-DWPhtqNse0T2yyxnnJD5YnF_olTwNJfcoWNYAeDjNRjqHKNx8u_BkkLvKwNDUCx5nSz9kvQv-qhsjy8BJKyrlENmRsiCWjhbSSc2xFXl-DXTmDVLA0SuMpl3A/s1600/FinalTree2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yaHoz_L0hV7H-DWPhtqNse0T2yyxnnJD5YnF_olTwNJfcoWNYAeDjNRjqHKNx8u_BkkLvKwNDUCx5nSz9kvQv-qhsjy8BJKyrlENmRsiCWjhbSSc2xFXl-DXTmDVLA0SuMpl3A/s400/FinalTree2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546282731201022962" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; ">For the first time, the Iles House volunteers participated in decorating one of 18 Christmas trees on display in the Governor's Mansion through Christmas and the rest of the holiday season. A Small committee, Sue Massie, Logan McMinn, and especially Betty Ann Poage, Ron Orme, and his wife Coleen arrived at a concept for the tree, developed a design for the overall look of the tree, painstakingly cut out 207 ornamental stars, and finally trim the 8-1/2-foot tree set up for us in a magnificently appointed room. Special thanks go to Jessica Orme, Alisha Hamilton, and Matt Cottrill, who helped with the stars.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBH9llbwTy1veO2L7iFU-X5qGfCfD1HeBbQed3aM70DUEPs67KLMx9GbHj2Bflaq1DEkrPJu63oUA3S_IkU3xENP6w6HxrJae5CyEX5Cc3pQIrnsL5Brbwp8w-AQIWW4bYIpskog/s400/FinalTree1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546283072117559042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; ">The tree's theme was set early on. Ron was eloquent in his appeal to have the tree honor Ilinois' veterans in some way. The question was how to turn the sentiment into physical objects suitable for putting on a Christmas three. It was suggested that we could at least honor illinois vets as far back as the Civil War by tying it to the Medal of Honor. We found a web site, </span></span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.homeofheroes.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; ">Homeofheroes.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; ">, which listed All Illinois-credited recipients of the Medal in a single database. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bCHBlSCu2FVJxVqsENJn9yFZ5wKVchjwPLpzErG-DPK5P9JMppFQcR1AoKnXRHasjK8kamrXP7aNbAyhGd7i6y0XwWgQ2HMrLdtVi3xRRBOuA9NApupHMe8XSibKndm6EPBQUw/s400/FinalStar1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546283560111092738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; ">There are 207 hand-cut stars hanging on the tree. On one side of each star is imprinted the name, branch of military service, and the Illinois town associated with the recipient. On the other side is his rank, his unit, and the place and date of the action that won him the honor. In addition, the tree is festooned with various wide strips of ribbon imprinted with American flags, and studded with small reproductions of the flags of the various military services. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpdBVs6GL6XkzkpFp6MvMaTESyJHb3QOB8C5w_guc78_5ykD_lXMYKPXvsBdKEkOUSpp886-Ksxq4NoE7YyVBn5YPWaeO1dXiNpub9PWD46wI3eJmF9HrXeoXYSIMiiYmEektUQ/s400/FinalAngel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546284209012141506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; ">At the bottom, a child's set of military toys from each branch of the service, and atop all, a very patriotic angel. It was a very labor-intensive project, but a labor of Love, as these photos of their results show.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 18px; ">Linda Garvert</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-23380736701371713722010-11-11T19:34:00.003-06:002010-11-11T19:51:25.009-06:00Mad Hatter Christmas Tea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23FoTIX8jo_F9f0dWQWeOl_n62btIIdm_7KOAjw-HKa5fYnqQWgMxm5BXjZ-dRwkdswIFBPu90z-F0s9HLPjMdgr1r5QsRbwVidSCpGlHmo-OS9Ca41tcQb29EKFOAbuYsUxa3g/s1600/xmas_tea.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23FoTIX8jo_F9f0dWQWeOl_n62btIIdm_7KOAjw-HKa5fYnqQWgMxm5BXjZ-dRwkdswIFBPu90z-F0s9HLPjMdgr1r5QsRbwVidSCpGlHmo-OS9Ca41tcQb29EKFOAbuYsUxa3g/s200/xmas_tea.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538471221127416658" /></a>Ladies of the Iles House present <b>The Elijah Iles House Mad Hatter Christmas Tea</b> to be held on Sunday, December 12 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. <div><br /></div><div>This is not your ordinary Christmas tea. Holiday delicacies will be served in the formal parlors of the Iles House. The program will be HATS GALORE's Marle: Hats from 1835 to 1870.</div><div><br /></div><div>$25.00 per person, $100.00 table for four, $150.00 table for six supporting the Elijah Iles House Foundation Fund. Invite your friends for the perfect Christmas gift. Make your reservation by calling Sue Massie at 217-652-7302.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wear your favorite hat and join the fun. Surprises are in store.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-73160855165339488192010-10-07T17:52:00.003-05:002010-10-07T18:00:04.653-05:00Old Settlers Day 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6-q2GU20JCk2RlbyhaXFQ2hAcP1AIcMS95bj0CCIp8A4Clpl6PJ_CS_JcN6EhsWFpLkjp2UtMO1Ktaxq3gXZV6zX3r8HKoMK6W04ntUAJIgm17-KHlPMY1jTRdmSGPER5nL_6Q/s1600/strawbridge.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6-q2GU20JCk2RlbyhaXFQ2hAcP1AIcMS95bj0CCIp8A4Clpl6PJ_CS_JcN6EhsWFpLkjp2UtMO1Ktaxq3gXZV6zX3r8HKoMK6W04ntUAJIgm17-KHlPMY1jTRdmSGPER5nL_6Q/s400/strawbridge.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525441119358913282" /></a>The Elijah Iles House Foundation proudly announces the celebration of Old Settlers Day on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Strawbridge-Shepherd House.<div><br /></div><div>Tours, demonstrations, exhibitions, food and entertainment are just part of the fun. Stroll through a restored tall-grass prairie, listen to an authentic civil war era band, take in a program about the underground railroad or the Donner Party. Old Settler Day is always the most popular Iles House Foundation event of the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Strawbridge-Shepherd farmstead is located on Shepherd Road just south of the UIS campus. Ample free parking is available.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-69783143972572552432010-08-04T18:43:00.004-05:002010-08-04T19:22:47.833-05:00Fireside Chats at The Elijah Iles House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWwILmxjD5Bdm-jrmS_HwPfW4-JjW6_EG6Z9MiYHnBFbwLq_FT6-rLotQNNPDv-mEggQKeKMbgPSX3TWpkIqJk-HkW7iXxrLanmVPMxzs_26PwHiFqY1LYN9DJtqdT_zd8mb6DQ/s1600/eventbanner1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWwILmxjD5Bdm-jrmS_HwPfW4-JjW6_EG6Z9MiYHnBFbwLq_FT6-rLotQNNPDv-mEggQKeKMbgPSX3TWpkIqJk-HkW7iXxrLanmVPMxzs_26PwHiFqY1LYN9DJtqdT_zd8mb6DQ/s400/eventbanner1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501710721833043490" /></a>A series of programs at the Elijah Iles House highlighting our city's heritage is slated for Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on September 22, 29 and October 6, 2010.<div><br /></div><div>Admission is by reservation. Contact Sue Massie at 652-7302.<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>The Underground Railroad in Lincoln's Springfield</b> will be presented by Richard E. Hart on September 22. Hart will tell the stories --the names and biographies-- of the white and African American conductors on the Underground Railroad in Lincoln's Springfield. He will also tell several stories of real situations involving slave catchers, newspaper accounts of runaway slaves and the Lincoln neighbors who were involved as conductors on the Springfield Underground Railroad.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Donner Family History</b> will be presented by Don Springer on September 29. Don will tell the story of the Donner family's epic westward venture, its highlights and pitfalls. A Donner descendent himself, Don has several family items and heirlooms to show.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Illinois Watch Company</b> will be presented by Farrell Gay on October 6. Farrell will recount the beginnings of Springfield's own Illinois Watch Company. He will talk about the evolution of time pieces and watches and show examples from his personal collection. He'd enjoy seeing other Illinois watches people might care to bring along.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-85018400197833005302010-07-11T08:57:00.007-05:002010-07-11T09:29:17.384-05:00Follow The Elijah Iles House on Facebook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3GzjPk9WwOdtrvmgv56ZaGYzttr-5NMYb0eB0yJjs2pCmEl6RdPBnt2fK0PwQRNqMMkVEVKDMSPKJ2kbk3bYPo9uWz3YpYYUq11z8ESC72kUEz7BI684IIy1BjVZESPAGZrpV_A/s1600/9f1u6nrr.gif"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132889843388781" target="new"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3GzjPk9WwOdtrvmgv56ZaGYzttr-5NMYb0eB0yJjs2pCmEl6RdPBnt2fK0PwQRNqMMkVEVKDMSPKJ2kbk3bYPo9uWz3YpYYUq11z8ESC72kUEz7BI684IIy1BjVZESPAGZrpV_A/s400/9f1u6nrr.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492648880167673458" /></a>Do you Facebook? <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132889843388781" target="new">Join our group</a> and stay up-to-date on news and events at The Iles House. <div><br /></div><div>Facebook is a social networking site with over 400 million users worldwide. The Iles House, in addition to being a residence, was a social networking site used by hundreds of prominent Springfieldians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today, the house connects community members and visitors to Springfield's heritage and to each other. See who else has joined and stay connected.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-39396049132136544122010-07-03T18:19:00.006-05:002010-07-04T12:22:14.400-05:00Museum Reopening<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1kKQ4KjXXB_Dwz94jAHkcpntQaTBtJV6DVTqQmUvozUtPcM-FAYaZTVeKi2Ow6KkOQsXPAaTZzesju4o5BVVcEzW88pjUTaLGA1OOdLfoH7O2zb_zZcu3w5gZqZyArarck4KxQ/s400/IMG_0541.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489826039463347666" />The Ann and Farrell Gay Museum of Springfield History located in the lower level of the Elijah Iles House was officially re-opened on Friday, July 2 during Clara Irwin's 2010 Strawberry and Lawn Party. The ribbon was cut by Mary Schnirring and Bill Schnirring, long time supporters of the Iles House and the museum, before a throng of visitors on the patio of the home.<div><br /></div><div>The Strawberry Party was a rousing success, exceeding all expectations after the flooding on May 26th destroyed drywall and cabinetry throughout the lower level. The museum, kitchen and restrooms in the lower level now are fully restored.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many thanks to everybody who helped get the Iles House and the museum back in operation so quickly, to the many volunteers who helped make the Strawberry Party such a success and to the community who rallied to the cause with their support.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QOtmsCZfD3td9najsLNbrZNjdlGhm8fPM0VBEp7zTw7jXf3HP2f5GC1uzXHvuzv2zfPBJBff_ui19cACITvEK7AkWXUWo76Sc-3InhxzBzYykVR_D2HdoWLc3J9VI_tmJB0CBQ/s1600/IMG_0544.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QOtmsCZfD3td9najsLNbrZNjdlGhm8fPM0VBEp7zTw7jXf3HP2f5GC1uzXHvuzv2zfPBJBff_ui19cACITvEK7AkWXUWo76Sc-3InhxzBzYykVR_D2HdoWLc3J9VI_tmJB0CBQ/s400/IMG_0544.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489830434158342434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MS4FzQ5FpBRtHTI15BVFkZ9p251JKKp7dP1fpqw9it54gR77j9S9nlSY6HZjmlqh1rSBzUWDOjBASiuMKLoPoq3yUrAZVm1IMP0_XIp-IK0I6AdTUXcw0BXwIP72_eI5sq7Wng/s1600/IMG_0545.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqwj1e73rsm3L3aMjqMtdoCACCqzZRhixB-2nogcYgVUZ2aGkVOuX98n9lG-xcvTRqr35Ryp0JRdw9dL021VxI7-1250ziQ4lyiKxa1MkU1iIkogjnOlKx7F7Tvsyz0fx4JULWA/s400/IMG_0546.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489830452503156130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdW_3QBVUePj6K5RnQdkD3EcfUp4k3n9Aad3jVgag9rUngS7nCzVzIulUybxjXzxrHBULyuo_PVFv8MHpLps4hfkWCmp4deTa-hNsKWlMDrQDOnXX9gXrs1DzR5vcp5oJS7M_eew/s1600/DSC00177.JPG.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdW_3QBVUePj6K5RnQdkD3EcfUp4k3n9Aad3jVgag9rUngS7nCzVzIulUybxjXzxrHBULyuo_PVFv8MHpLps4hfkWCmp4deTa-hNsKWlMDrQDOnXX9gXrs1DzR5vcp5oJS7M_eew/s400/DSC00177.JPG.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489830478146122530" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-22714280187564396582010-06-09T17:50:00.000-05:002010-06-09T17:50:45.618-05:00Strawberry & Lawn Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujOeIlah5n3yT5Dq6QYDjEuz7srdtzPR7-B2ooidYKnOqof5BhdpU6hxvmdVRWufwVpLRNNO7qac4heKk4BiDZ410WmhEcKtUtBCcl5JaAZt40lEalzahNzatXgxC1uV48R5v/s1600/strawberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujOeIlah5n3yT5Dq6QYDjEuz7srdtzPR7-B2ooidYKnOqof5BhdpU6hxvmdVRWufwVpLRNNO7qac4heKk4BiDZ410WmhEcKtUtBCcl5JaAZt40lEalzahNzatXgxC1uV48R5v/s640/strawberry.jpg" width="492" /></a></div>Will Howarthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15026162585791616189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-75806943071269475522010-06-04T11:13:00.000-05:002010-06-04T11:13:08.599-05:00History Comes Alive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRdJf0HddDmH3uGkdbdMYRhgRJzb9zjEL5oqAIoMRjeizCa8dcqcINsihGE8Y9Y7xh6DYSmhlOR4-bQIEdpvJyXIJRy5xGqPY6HHSS3J3jGqimxxtaZiAF8MchrFgnYS3s_vo/s1600/05-iles-day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRdJf0HddDmH3uGkdbdMYRhgRJzb9zjEL5oqAIoMRjeizCa8dcqcINsihGE8Y9Y7xh6DYSmhlOR4-bQIEdpvJyXIJRy5xGqPY6HHSS3J3jGqimxxtaZiAF8MchrFgnYS3s_vo/s320/05-iles-day.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4d4d4d; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<div style="color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 25px;"></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">From June 15th to August 15th: It’s happening before your very eyes, it’s everywhere, it’s 7 days a week … and best of all it’s </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">FREE! This summer, History TRULY Comes Alive in Downtown Springfield!</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">For the first time ever, the entire historic downtown and surrounding historical sites will be brimming with live performances and fun activities that will completely transport you back in time to the Springfield Abraham Lincoln knew and loved. Featuring storytelling and interaction with costumed interpreters, period musical performances, and even appearances by Mr. Lincoln himself, this is one trip to the past you won’t want to miss!</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Listen, for instance, as Abe gives his heartfelt first Inaugural Address on the steps of the Old State Capitol. Or put yourself and your kids at the hub of Civil War action at the authentic Medical Encampment Reenactment. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself lunching next to a couple of nineteenth century ladies at their favorite bistro in the afternoon. Then, catch a fly ball at a vintage-style base ball game. And to top off the perfect day, let a refreshing scoop of ice cream melt on your tongue as the sun sets over Downtown Springfield.</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px; min-height: 14.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">To start planning your visit now, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/Documents-PDF/HistoryComesAliveSpringfield2010.pdf">download the “History Comes Alive” brochure</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_593943923">full </a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/events/history-comes-alive-event-list.asp">schedule of events</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. You’ll be astounded at the sheer number and variety of events—something new is happening everyday and every week, so plan your visit for several days to get the full experience! Feel free to give us a call at 800-545-7300 for more information.</span></span></div>Will Howarthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15026162585791616189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-31878337629934818662010-05-29T14:37:00.002-05:002010-05-29T14:48:58.733-05:00A River Runs Through It<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75Ea3DjgfDW0GUbfHxr48uPM3bWESyU1hxo9px2SZm_HoDj9-hNKuMCyJimPMr8bTk-drw3IZf-MqULXwB7nKkpwcDwkytHEHW_VCjWbkfA1trCEpSv-QQgwuTvkH6UQhkFSPLg/s1600/iles_flood.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75Ea3DjgfDW0GUbfHxr48uPM3bWESyU1hxo9px2SZm_HoDj9-hNKuMCyJimPMr8bTk-drw3IZf-MqULXwB7nKkpwcDwkytHEHW_VCjWbkfA1trCEpSv-QQgwuTvkH6UQhkFSPLg/s400/iles_flood.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476778871648043234" /></a>The historic sections of The Elijah Iles House were untouched by the May 26th flood thanks to the raised cottage design. The modern lower level did not fare as well, though. New kitchen cabinets will be needed as well as new drywall and insulation for the lower 18 inches. The flooring also probably will have to be replaced.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-86461916918463657802010-05-27T18:31:00.000-05:002010-05-27T18:31:19.127-05:00The Great Flood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDKWNsPDMzKR8HLUABDGIOtRBYdtF3iZK_v6lI1Qc-sGQI1vsnGOvr498h5XLCBd4b1fiVX1Zqb3Z_xpCgTNw52nSBreQ5VU23tiBgo0TbG90tbNZn_YkaPPsa6K3AOdkGI49/s1600/flood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDKWNsPDMzKR8HLUABDGIOtRBYdtF3iZK_v6lI1Qc-sGQI1vsnGOvr498h5XLCBd4b1fiVX1Zqb3Z_xpCgTNw52nSBreQ5VU23tiBgo0TbG90tbNZn_YkaPPsa6K3AOdkGI49/s320/flood.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">7th & Cook, May 26, 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Springfield received 4.5 inches of rain in 4 hours.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Iles House lower level flooded up to 2 feet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's where we hold social and museum events.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Board members and friends are now at work,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Removing cabinets, dry wall, and insulation.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We hope to be open to the public soon.</div>Will Howarthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15026162585791616189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-88836441253854970652010-05-15T09:12:00.002-05:002010-05-15T09:21:04.859-05:00Strawberry Party at the Iles HouseClara Irwin invites you to the Annual Strawberry and Lawn Party at the Elijah Iles House on Friday, July 2 from 6:30 to 9:00.<div><br /></div><div>Kick off the Independence Day weekend in true patriotic fashion while you enjoy fresh strawberry desserts and other food and fun. Relax in the garden, tour the house and enjoy the company of friendly neighbors. The annual Strawberry Party is always the most popular and well attended event of the year at the Iles House.</div><div><br /></div><div>Watch for news on a special program this year.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-24852509280557658092010-04-17T15:05:00.004-05:002010-04-17T15:22:49.960-05:00Mourning Days<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56vggVgLGeS5skpCyts_bxc05xnucVxlO2ashKczFxMAmtwCh7fm9MA94rrnDtfzCwTpdiAZV6ux27t492KQ_VsGFGP1ZTzMoCKpnNPbM8CvVXF0BvJHX-UYu7Iorz8R2La8z4g/s1600/bunting.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461200438355232482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56vggVgLGeS5skpCyts_bxc05xnucVxlO2ashKczFxMAmtwCh7fm9MA94rrnDtfzCwTpdiAZV6ux27t492KQ_VsGFGP1ZTzMoCKpnNPbM8CvVXF0BvJHX-UYu7Iorz8R2La8z4g/s400/bunting.jpg" /></a> The 145th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death on April 15, 1865 is being commemorated at Springfield’s Elijah Iles House, which will be draped in period mourning decorations from his death date on April 15 to the anniversary of his final funeral service on May 4.<br /><br />“Mourning Days at the Elijah Iles House” is sponsored by The Elijah Iles House Foundation, which has established a tradition of draping the Iles House for the Lincoln death and funeral anniversary dates. As was the custom at the time of Lincoln’s death, the front porch of the house is draped in black and purple bunting.<br /><br />President Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 funeral procession in Springfield passed the Lincoln Home, proceeded along Cook Street from Eighth to Fourth streets, and passed on the north side of the Iles House, then the Robert Irwin residence, when it was located at its original site. Elijah Iles served as one of the pall bearers, and the 69-year-old Iles walked the route to Oak Ridge Cemetery with the other mourners on what was a very warm May day.<br /><br /><br /><br />From the <em>History of Sangamon County, Illinois</em>, published in 1881 -<br /><br />“Amid all the rejoicing over the evacuation of Richmond, the capture of Lee, and the other Union victories, the startling intelligence was flashed across the continent that President Lincoln was assassinated. . . The news was received in Springfield at a very early hour on the morning of the 15th of April, and spread rapidly across the city. Citizens began to gather upon the streets, listening to the dispatches, or discussing the horrible details. . . . Before 8 o’clock the news had spread generally through the city. The business houses which had been opened were, by common consent, closed almost immediately . . .<br /><br />“Soon after the death of President Lincoln became known, the principal business houses were draped in mourning. Flags were draped and placed at half mast, and various other emblems of the general sorrow were displayed. Among the buildings draped were the State House, and offices of the different State officers; the headquarters of General Cook, commanding the district, of General Oakes, Assistant Provost Marshall of the District; the hall of the Fenian Brotherhood and Union League; the Postoffice, the chambers of the City Council, all the business houses on the public square and the principal streets, the principal hotels, churches, the houses of the different fire companies, newspaper offices and the Soldiers’ Home. In many cases black was gracefully intertwined with white or the National colors. Much the larger portion of private houses were similarly draped, or bore some emblem of mourning. The bells of the different churches and engine houses were tolled during the morning. At the State Arsenal the cannon were tastefully draped with the American flag, and over the entrance the stars and stripes were artistically arranged and draped in mourning, whilst from the flagstaff floated a dark colored pennant at half mast. The whole city presented a funeral aspect, as if the Death Angel had taken a member from every family. . . .<br /><br />“A meeting of the City Council was held in the morning, and in response to a call issued in the course of the forenoon, a very large and solemn meeting of citizens assembled at the State House to take into consideration the terrible calamity that had befallen the city and Nation. At 12 o’clock, m., the meeting was called to order by Hon. S.M. Cullom, who said:<br /><br />“’ Fellow Citizens: -- We are met together to mourn over a great calamity. Abraham Lincoln, your fellow citizen, who went out from this city four years ago, called by the American people to preside over the Nation, is no more. He has been stricken down by the hands of a dastardly, bloody assassin. In view of the long acquaintance, and the sympathy existing between that great and good man and our fellow citizen, J. K. Dubois, I nominate him to preside over our meeting.’<br /><br />“The nomination was unanimously confirmed by the meeting, and upon assuming the chair, Mr. Dubois spoke briefly and pertinently, alluding to the long and friendly intercourse between himself and the lamented dead.<br /><br />“The following named were chosen Vice Presidents of the meeting: Stephen T. Logan, John Williams, William F. Elkin, <strong>Elijah Iles</strong>, N. H. Ridgely, E. B. Hawley, Thomas Condell, James L. Lamb, Gershom Jayne, Richard Latham, A. G. Herndon, Rev. Albert Hale, and Rev. J. G. Bergen. For Secretaries, were chosen James C. Conkling, E. L. Baker, and E. L. Merritt."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-87549968765734174642010-04-14T22:50:00.001-05:002010-04-14T22:51:11.462-05:00Sugar Creek Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWaZdcLN9lL7a0lzD-grq7Gz0-3Sf4DTpRAUC_HY8er13x3cZJj9ZMlH6q8k_mKVTPlDh8BhuFvRtPpL2RDtdOlImwXOLgLLzlqMhJIPf3ACHrOpdiO9dpY1itcriF9bVBzi4/s1600/sugar-creek.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWaZdcLN9lL7a0lzD-grq7Gz0-3Sf4DTpRAUC_HY8er13x3cZJj9ZMlH6q8k_mKVTPlDh8BhuFvRtPpL2RDtdOlImwXOLgLLzlqMhJIPf3ACHrOpdiO9dpY1itcriF9bVBzi4/s400/sugar-creek.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Click to Enlarge</b></div>Will Howarthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15026162585791616189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-12855220120937020912010-03-10T09:31:00.003-06:002010-03-10T09:42:40.437-06:00Dinner and Auction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziJwb3G8WI1q-V1dOWeGJfLAzBH6cAAsxmIPD0CRfspRjcPtkqE77PeXfsg7st8B3wvi3VAMFkiaX_8kGy_AMVwmZW_cE-z3m78EqZ8QxhvylQ6hkR6OJbxiztg8UH4MGIvtZ/s1600-h/pic2-Elijah-Iles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziJwb3G8WI1q-V1dOWeGJfLAzBH6cAAsxmIPD0CRfspRjcPtkqE77PeXfsg7st8B3wvi3VAMFkiaX_8kGy_AMVwmZW_cE-z3m78EqZ8QxhvylQ6hkR6OJbxiztg8UH4MGIvtZ/s320/pic2-Elijah-Iles.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Mrs. Elijah Iles</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Cordially Invites You To A Soiree</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Celebrating Spring and the 214th Birthday</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Of Elijah Iles</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Saturday, March 27, 2010</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">6:00 p. m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">At Her Residence</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Seventh and Cook Streets</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Dinner and Silent Auction</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">$100.00 per person</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Reservations close on March 22</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Mail checks to: Elijah Iles Foundation</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">P. O. Box 144</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Springfield, Illinois 62705</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Note on Silent Auction</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Donors may take items to</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Paris Cleaners, 1013 East Ash</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">during store hours:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">7:00 a. m. until 4:30 p. m.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Saturdays, until 12 noon.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">You will be given a receipt and the items</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">will be stored in the Paris vault until the event.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Bette Franke, Chair</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Contact:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">R. S. V. P. (217) 523-4006</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="mailto:bettefranke@comcast.net"><span class="Apple-style-span">bettefranke@comcast.net</span></a></span></div>Will Howarthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15026162585791616189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993316.post-42335270766175633782010-02-06T23:34:00.001-06:002010-02-06T23:35:21.776-06:00Linda Cunningham<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYW7UiFecVph3EJnFRacT2rBHGhXSLCVXKT4HziI9zWqGFCr29P4HAFxKtAq5ISYVYBsef7vvtvY1tB0miXGAquxNQCmjeFG3YRseeNlEngNN8GRn9CdHpJqJ_VVHUazs5rrG/s1600-h/linda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCYW7UiFecVph3EJnFRacT2rBHGhXSLCVXKT4HziI9zWqGFCr29P4HAFxKtAq5ISYVYBsef7vvtvY1tB0miXGAquxNQCmjeFG3YRseeNlEngNN8GRn9CdHpJqJ_VVHUazs5rrG/s1600/linda.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 10.0px; text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 10.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Linda D. Cunningham</b>, 60, of Springfield died at 2:58 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Regency Nursing Care Residence.</span></div><div style="font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 10.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">She was born January 1, 1950, in Tuscola, Illinois, to Floyd G. and Josephine A. Crafton Henson. She married James Patrick Cunningham on May 19, 1990; and he survives her.</span></div><div style="font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 10.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">She is also survived by her son, Tyson W. Fair and 2 grandchildren, Kylie and Cole Fair, all of Springfield; 2 sisters, JoEllyn (A.G.) Spencer of Springfield and Phyllis Henson of Charleston; 2 brothers, Bill (Pam) Henson and Monte (Racel) Henson, both of Charleston; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.</span></div><div style="font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 10.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">She was preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers Ray, Floyd, Bud and James Allen Henson.</span></div><div style="font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 10.0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Linda began working for the State Journal-Register in 1985 and retired in 2008 as classified advertising manager. She was a docent for the <b>Elijah Iles House</b> and volunteer for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home, with Reverend John E. Nelson officiating.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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