Once called Stringtown. Although it became a settlement in the late 1800's, the land was not laid out and platted until 1900 by W. N. Moyers. It was located in the Cache River bottom land.
All photos in this album have been generously donated by Julie Ramage. Thank you Julie, I appreciate your assistance to help preserve the history of Pulaski County, Illinois.
PERKS BUSINESS DISTRICT
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David Eller |
Blacksmith |
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D.R. Graves |
Operated the Canning Factory |
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Don Taylor |
Hub Mill |
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James McCall |
Baptist Minister |
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Ira Sowers |
Barber |
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Rip Kelsaw |
Sorgjum Maker |
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Frank Stewart |
Depot Agent |
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U.D. Clark |
Timber Dealer |
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Henry Allen |
Grocer |
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Lafe Christian |
Grocer |
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Charlie Rose |
Grocer |
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Dexter Davis |
Grocer |
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Victor Clark |
Grocer |
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Henry Casper |
Grocer |
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Mr. Blood |
Grocer |
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A.O. Karraker |
Grocer |
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Clearn L. Casper |
Grocer |
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B.E. Moses |
Charcoal Kilns |
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Mr. & Mrs. Sam Meeks |
Grain Elevator |
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Donald Wayne and Dorothy Buntin |
Buntin Automotive |
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