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Old Times in Schuyler – “Rushville Platted in 1826”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Historical development of county and city.
.Accounts of the first public sale of town lots and cost, first cabin erected, first post office, First industry and early merchants, millers, storekeeper

Old Times in Schuyler – “Pork Packing in 1859”

This article were originally prepared, written and published by Howard F. Dyson in The Rushville Times during the year 1918. Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Pork packing was big industry in Rushville before the civil war. This article describes the how the hogs were shipped, summaries of the hog market.

Old Times in Schuyler – “Rifle Was Needed Equipment”

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 reports how important a rifle was and reveals some of the source of revenue for early pioneers such as fur, peltry, bee hunting, rafting logs, staves and hoop-poles. It also mentions traveling by steamboat.

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.