The Daily Alton Telegraph 29 June 1853
Sunday Morning about 3 o'clock the steam saw-mill on the Plank road six miles east of Pittsfield was discovered to be on fire. The flames had too much progress to be arrested and the mill was destroyed. It was the property of John Hosford and was uninsured. Loss was about $700.00

The Daily Alton Telegraph 6 March 1854
The citizens of Pittsfield, Pike Co have held public meetings recently and raised a fund for the purpose of buying and destroying all the liquor in the town. The accomplished their object - got the pledge of the dealers to sell not more - burnt all the liquor they got - that didn't have too much water in it to be combustible - and appointed a committee to take active measures on any new attempt to revive the liquor traffic in Pittsfield.

Pike County Journal 2 February 1860 Contributed by Mindy Doellman
Administrator's/ Executors Notice Court Date: March 23, 1860. The settling and adjusting claims against the estates: Estate of John R. Wyman, deceased,/ Adm'r: M. Blair, 4t / Estate of James Winn, dcsd/Adm'r: S.C. Hoyt, 3t / Estate of Lydia Bartlet, dcsd/ Adm'r: James Parker, 4w / Estate of John W. Lippencott, dcsd/ Excr's: Simon Hull and Bazzel Talbet, 4w

Administrator's Sale Sale Date: March 10, 1860 Estate of John J. Gregory, Adm'r Robert Gregory, 6w 78 acres Real Estate Land Tract: n 1/2 w se qr sec. 36 n 3/4 se qr sec. 36 sw 1/2 ne qr sec. 13 all in T.3.S of base line R.3.W P.4.M

Attachment Notices - Court Date: 2nd Monday in April/ John Whitlock for attachment in the sum of $150.00 against The Estate of William Holford, dscd - Dated in Pittsfield, Jan. 20, 1860 - Pltff Attys: Gilmer & Johnston - Elisha Hurt for attachment in the sum of $ 750.00 against The Estate of John Middleton and Alfred Middleton, dscd, Dated in Pittsfield, Jan. 19, 1860 Pltff Attys: Gilmer & Johnston

Take Heed lest ye Fall" This is to inform everyone concerned that the Books of Geo. Cowden, dec'd and Jimmy O'Brien are in my hands and unless those indebted on said books shall come forward and pay up immediately, I shall be obliged to sue the delinquents. H. Wills, Adm'r

Pike County Democrat 7 February 1861
Madison Chapman Esq. Living between this place and Griggsville, last Saturday informed us that he had recently paid George W. Smith, former publisher of the Democrat, one years subscription to the Democrat, said subscription ending with #36 or 37 of the present volume. We hereby inform the public that said George W. Smith was not, is not and never will be authorized to collect any monies great or small belonging to us; and hence anyone indebted to who shall pay him will do so at his own risk, as we shall look to him for our money not withstanding.

The Edwardsville Intelligencer 26 June 1873
The other day two young ladies named Baker and Harvey were riding in a buggy through the street when two young men came driving around a corner at break-neck speed, running into and upsetting the buggy which was occupied by the young ladies. Miss Baker's shoulder was broken, and the skull of Miss Harvey was so badly fractured that she cannot recover.

Democrat Paper October 21, 1880
Take Notice that T.A. Gorton has filed petition in the county court of Pike Co IL for the appointment of a conservator for John S. Gorton, insane; that a summons has issued, returnable at the Oct. term AD 1880, of said court, and continued to the November term 1880, of said court, tot he first day of said Nov. term towit; The 15th day of Nov. AD 1880, when said petition will be hurd. E.F. Binns County Clerk. Filed Oct. 18, 1880.

The Decatur Republican 27 December 1888
The first application for permission to organize a bank under the general laws of Illinois enacted by the last legislature was filed Wednesday at Springfield for the Pittsburg bank of Pittsfield, Pike County which has a population of 5,000.

The Edwardsville Intelligencer 25 May 1908
The highest salary paid to any woman in the government service goes to Miss Estelle Reel, who as superintendent of all the Indian schools in the country receives from the nation each year $3,000 and her expenses. The latter is a considerable item for she spends most of her time traveling from one Indian school to another. In the more remote parts of the country she covers hundreds of miles on horseback, no other means of travel being available. Miss Reel is a native of Pittsfield.

30 September 1908 - Pittsfield Paper
Notwithstanding there are already 14 weeklies in this county, a sheet to be known as the "Rockport Times" has been launched, upon the journalistic seas. The "Times" is a product of the twice-a-week Times of Louisiana MO.

The Quincy Herald 28 September 1909 Contributed by Mindy Doellman

Mrs. R.M. Smith of Chambersburg is spending serval days with his sister, Mrs. Mary Beavers in this city.

Lynn Coley has gone to Valparaiso,IN., where he will continue his studies in pharmacy.

Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Tippetts have returned from Marcelline. MO., where they have for several days been looking after their estate interests for several days.

Buel Adams has gone to Bowling Green, MO., to visit with relatives. Then the family will leave for Settle Wash., where they will probably make their home in the future.

Mrs. S.C.Stiner of Macon and Mrs. L.E. Musick of Table Grove, are here for several day visit with their nieces, Mrs. H.D. Smith and Mrs. Charles Brown.

Harvey Liehr of Perry, left Tuesday for Germany where he will devote a year to advanced studies in music.

The Misses Haskins entertained the Beau Nots Tuesday evening at their home in the southeast part of the city. Mrs. Dora Barrum of Barry, was the guest of honor.

Miss Elsie Dimmitt of Griggsville will start teaching at the High school. She will begin her duties next week.

Mrs. Thomas J. Foster has been ill for several days at the family home in this city.

William Hess of Milton, spent Saturday and Sunday with his son, J.D. Hess and family in this city.

Herbert Verfrees who with his brother John is engaged in the mercantile business at Strout, spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Vertrees in this city.

J.E. Dinsmore and James Colver are off the road for a few days' visit with their family and friends.

Mrs. Floyd Johnston and son Hall have gone to Barry for a several day visit with relative and friends.

Mrs. George Halpin has been spending several days with relatives in Jacksonville.

Yom Kippur, the Jewish New Year, was observed by the Hebrew families in this city on Saturday. The Strauss, Hirsheimer and Brunswick places of business were closed until six o'clock P.M.

Miss Rose Brenner spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Barry.

Jesse Foreman of Detroit, has purchased the Otis Hesley residence property in this city. Consideration, $1,250. He will remove to this city in the near future.

Lawson Williams has about completed extensive improvements at his residence on East Washington street.

Miss Lena James will spend the week with friends at Baylis and Barry.

Miss Mary Berry of Pleasant Hill, has been spending several days with relatives and friends in this city.

The Quincy Herald 01 October 1909 Contributed by Mindy Doellman

George Wendt of Springfield, is acting conductor on the Pittsfield branch of the Wabash while John Carnes, the regular conductor, takes a vocations.

Walter Morgan left Tuesday for several days visit in Peoria.

Mrs. Georgia Moyer of Barry is here for a serval days visit with her sister, Mrs.B.T. Bradburn and family on E. Washington Street.

John Pringle has gone to St. Louis where he will resume his medical studies at Washington University.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hubbard of Roadhouse have been spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Willisey, west of town.

Mrs. G.E. Goings and baby are here to visit her mother, Mrs. George Webster.

Mrs. E.L.Kendall of Huntsville Ala., have been here visiting with her son, John H. Kendall and family in this city.

Miss. Bertha Houchins and Miss Ella Carey of Berry have been spending several days with Miss. Helen Carey in this City.

Isaac Strauss has gone to Cincinnati, OH., to visit family.

Mrs. O.O. Williams and children have gone to Springfield to visit.

Arthur Lovell went to Chicago on business.

Miss. Lena Thompson left Tuesday for Seattle Washington where she will take a stenographic position.

Miss. Mabel L. Mills left Monday for her home in Independence, MO., after an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Hicks and family.

Rev. Joseph Miller of Lena, IN., will commence a series of gospel meetings at the Christian church at Martinsburg on Saturday.

Miss. Clara Benstone left Monday for Chicago where she will enter Chicago University.

Fred Vance has resigned his position at the F.L. Shriver clothing store and left Monday to take a position in Galveston, TX.

T.E. Howard of Louisiana, MO., has taken a position with the local electric company.

Charles Leonard has returned from Coburg, CAN, where hr has been spending the summer months.

J.S. Thomas who road position with the International Harvester Co., is spending several days with his family in this city.

Judge Barney T. Bradburn and family are moving to their new residence on East Washington street.

Alderman George Kendrick has returned from Topeka and Wichita, KS., where he has been exhibiting the Kendrick-Carroll patent gate at the fairs in both cities.

Harvey Richards has returned from Bluffs, where he has been employed for the last several days.

Rev.J.B. Trefz and family will leave Thursday for Chicago where they will make their home. He has been pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in this city for the last three years but was recently transferred to Chicago by the church officials.

Charles Reinhold and daughter, Miss Katie went to St. Louis Saturday. He will return home on Tuesday but Miss Katie will remain for a three weeks visit with relatives and friends.

Alderman John R. Gicker returned Monday evening from Kansas City, where he has been spending several days with his son Julius.

The Beau-Nots held a buiness meeting with Miss. Minnie Scanland . They are promoting a lecture course, the first number if which will be givin early in October.

Capt. George Webster left Tuesday morning for Georgetown, OH.,where he will visit relatives.

The Quincy Herald 05 October 1909 Contributed by Mindy Doellman

The Misses Ethel and Gertrude Sneeden spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at Detroit.

William Hess, of Milton spent Saturday with his son J.B. Hess in this city.

William H. Lease, the Hull real estate dealer, was a visitor in this city on Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs Giles Pentone and daughter, Miss Neie, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Penstone and Miss Emm Hillerbranner will attend the celbration of the incorporation of St. Louis next week. Mayor Charles Henry Nelson will also attend the, he being one of the thousand mayors speically invited to be present.

James Higgins has returned to Hannibal Mo., to take medical treatment in a sanitarium.

Roy Stanton, of theSilver Moon cafe, has gone west for a visit in various cities.

Miss Winnie Forema, of Newburg township, has taken stenagraphic position at Madison Mo..

Miss Edith Bring?? has taken a position at the Strass Bros. store.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christain church held a social Thursday afternoon at the home of Cora Green.

Miss Ruby Bush of St.Louis has been sending several days with the Misses Laur and Elvah Salee, southwest of town.

Judge and Mrs. Jefferson Orr returned Friday from Exceisior Springs, Mo., where they have been spending several weeks.

Miss Grace Hoover will entertain the W.F.M.S. this afternoon at her house. Tea will be served.

S.E. Carnes left Monday for Kansas City where he will but cattle for feeding on his farm north of the city,

Frank Low, of Newsburg township, went to St.Louis Monday with a shioment of hogs. Among the Newburg men who will spend the week in St.Louis are Frank Carrell, Fred Kern, William Schmidt and William Hoos.

William Plummer, of Springfield, spend a few days last week with his mother, Mrs. Emma Plummer, in this city.

Fred P. Kiser, of Newburg township will attend the celebration at St. Louis. He is interested in the air events, being a member of the Indiana Aero club.

Mrs. Authur Lloyd and baby have gone to Pueblo Col., to join her husband who has a position in that city. She was accompanied as far as Kanas City by Miss. Eunice Lloyd.

Frank C. Turner has been installing a new heating equipment in the resident of Richard Atkinson, at New Canton.

Albert S. Archer, of this city, has sold his apple corp to William Perry of Milton. The proce paid was $1.25 per barrel on the trees. Mr. Perry perhaps ships more apples from Pike county than any other one man. He has a large orchard on his farm near Milton.

Mrs. Minnie Richardson of Oquawka, IL and Mrs. Earl Callithan, of Richmond Mo., are visiting at the Hardin J. Westlake home east of town. Mr. Westlake is in Cincinnati where he underwent an operation for gall stones. He is recovering nicely from the operation.

The Decatur Review 22 Nov. 1921
Teachers in the public schools have been ordered by the board of education to send home any pupils who appear in the school room wearing party dress, silk or half hose or high heeled footwear. Rouge and face power are likewise barred. The board also plainly informed parents that if they want their children in school they must be properly dressed.

And the next day - this appeared -- What do they do in Pittsfield when there is only one dress and it must serve for both party and school and also on Sunday.

Decatur Review - 19 Feb. 1928
Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. Edna Williams, both of Pittsfield, are week-end guests at the home of Mrs. Harry Branch (Decatur). Mrs. Williams is county public nurse at Pittsfield.

Decatur Evening Herald 3 May 1928
Mrs. S.G. Brecount today will return to her home in Griggsville after a visit of a week in Decatur with Mrs. J.W.Knowleton 345 N. 3rd St.

Decatur Evening Herald 2 July 1930
E.R.Evans of Pittsfield was a prisoner in the Montgomery County jail Wednesday following his arrest on charges of burglary in connection with a raid on hen houses, located on the farm of his blind sister who lives near farmersville.

Pittsfield 1983
Mrs. Hallie Conroy was guest of honor at a celebration for her 90th birthday on June 15 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Ellis (Aileen Conroy). Her son and his wife, Gerald and Lova COnroy of Chillicothe, came that morning and surprised her. Other relatives attending were grandchildren, Allen Ellis, Richard and Linda Ellis, and Angela, Corey, and new son, Carey (Linda and Carey just hot home from the hospital that afternoon). Jake and Wilma Johnson and new baby daughter Heather also helped her celebrate. This was the first social event for Heather and Carey, which made the affair special for their great-grandmother. Mrs. Dorothy Willsey, a sister-in-law of Hallies' also helped her celebrate. H allie received many telephone calls, both long distance and l ocal and innumerable cards, as wella s fresh flowers and a silk arrangement. She said it was a birthday of birthdays and she'd never forget it.