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	Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, 1878-1910	This clear glass bottle was used at the turn of the century to hold medicine for the treatment of chills caused by a fever. The bottle is inscribed as originating in Paris, France by Edwin Wiley Grove. Near the turn of the 20th century, this company moved to St. Louis. This object was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Iris Palmier.	1878-1910	March 4, 2020
	Arrowhead	This arrowhead was found by Dorothy Wood in 1982 in Edgar County, Illinois. The arrowhead was passed down to Erin DeVries, Dorothy's Granddaughter, who now lives in Edwardsville, Illinois. The arrowhead is handcrafted from rock. It is brown and grey with sporadic specs lighter colors. This object was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in spring 2020. It was brought to class by Kaitlyn DeVries	Before 1823	March 4, 2020
	1850 Census of Madison County: Population by Age and Race	This is a transcribed copy of the 1850 federal census of Madison County. The pages this was taken from list every county that existed in Illinois in 1850; this copy only lists Madison County. It includes population data broken down by race, gender, and age. The only included races are white and African American.	1850	September 24, 2019
	1838 Marriage Certificate for Barnard Gabriel and Julia Huber	This marriage certificate is the oldest marriage certificate on file at the Madison County Clerk's Office in Edwardsville. Barnard Gabriel and Julia Huber were married August 11, 1838 in Madison County. This certificate was scanned by the Keith Sternberg as a part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History.	August 11, 1838	September 16, 2019
	1878 Death Certificate for Gillian Austermell	This death certificate is the oldest death certificate on file at the Madison County Clerk's Office in Edwardsville. Gillian Austermell died January 7, 1878 at the age of five days old in Alton. This certificate was scanned by the Keith Sternberg as a part of History 400: Community-Engaged Digital History.	January 10, 1878	September 16, 2019
	Burnett Company Glass Medicine Bottle	This glass bottle was made by the Joseph Burnett Company, a flavor extract company based in Boston. Listed on the bottle is "cocoaine," which was likely the company's "Cocoaine for the Hair" product. This bottle was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Aaliyah Robinson.	Circa 1890s	May 21, 2019
	The Rational Spelling Book, 1898, owned by Alton Resident Viola Thompson	This 1898 spelling book, "The Rational Spelling Book, Part II" was owned by Alton resident Viola Thompson, whose name is handwritten on the book's front pastedown. The book is intended for fourth grade students and older and may have been used in an Alton classroom. The book includes numerous words for spelling practice and spelling rules from the late 19th century. This book was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Hana Harlan.	1898	May 21, 2019
	Order from Major General E.R.L. Canby for Elliot Mudge	This is an order from Major General E.R.L. Canby permitting Elliot L. Mudge to return to his home without being taken by U.S. authorities. It is presumed that Mudge's middle initial was written as "L" in error.	May 12, 1865	April 5, 2019
	Letter from E.W. Mudge to his sisters, July 23, 1863	This is a letter written by E.W. Mudge to his sisters while at Camp Moore during the Civil War. In it, Mudge details difficulty in writing and delivering letters and missing friends and family back home.	July 23, 1863	April 5, 2019
	Letter from E.W. Mudge to his mother, March 7th, 1863	This is a letter written by E.W. Mudge to his mother while at Camp Moore, Louisiana. Mudge details purchasing a new pair of shoes, the railroad not being in running condition, and a future employment opportunity.	March 7, 1863	April 5, 2019