Old Times In Schuyler

Old Times in Schuyler – “A Record For “Jug Town,” Ripley”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. This article recalls a World’s Record being set for pottery making July 4, 1859 set by George H. Vincent. Rilpey Illinois was also known as Jug Town.

Old Times in Schuyler – “First Record of Exploration”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. The first authentic record of white men in Schuyler county is furnished thru the government survey, which was begun in 1815 and completed two years later.

Old Times in Schuyler – “Two Routes Into Schuyler”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. THis article reflects on the two route of travel to and from Schuyler County, Illinois and the hardships they faced.

Old Times in Schuyler – “Rushville in 1855”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Detailes description of a pioneer woman’s life.

Old Times in Schuyler – “First Settlement in Schuyler”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. When Rev. Chauncey Hobart, then a resident of Red Wing, Minn., received the report of the first old settlers’ meeting he responded with the following letter, which is an authentic account of the first settlement of Schuyler

Old Times in Schuyler – “Town Sites Long Forgotten”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Mentions towns long forgotten. The towns of Atlas, Erie, Schuyler City, Milton, New York, Ague Bend, York, Richmond, Centerville, Ridgeville, Mosco, Mt. Meacham, Newburg, Center, Illinois