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Cry Baby Bridge

Monmouth, Il 61462

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Story says that a bus full of little kids ran off the bridge and they all died. Rumors are, if you go there, turn your lights off, and put your car in neutral; something will push you across to safety. After you are pushed across get out and put powder on your windows and you can see little baby hand prints.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, search Charles Birger (1881 – 19 April 1928) was an American bootlegger during the Prohibition period in southern Illinois. His real name was Shachna Itzik Birger.

Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 War with the Ku Klux Klan 3 War with the Shelton Brothers 4 The hanging of Charlie Birger 5 References 6 External links [edit] Early life Army records show he enlisted in St. Louis on July 5, 1901 and was assigned to Company G of the newly formed 13th Cavalry Regiment, which was stationed in South Dakota. Birger was described as a good soldier and was honorably discharged on July 4, 1904 at Fort Mead, South Dakota. When he left the army, he became a cowboy. However, he eventually returned to Illinois, where he married and became first a miner in the quickly expanding mining community of Harrisburg, then a saloon keeper.

Following World War I, the United States adopted national prohibition, which banned the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the entire country. Charlie saw this as a business opportunity.

Charlie's initial base of operation was Harrisburg, in the Little Egypt region of Illinois. The authorities in Saline County eventually invited him to leave, after which he built a fortified speakeasy named Shady Rest just across the line in Williamson County. Shady Rest was located off old Highway 13, half way between Harrisburg and Marion. A small barbecue stand just off the highway served as the guard shack.

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The search for vampires in heaving in illinois. For centuries the Bolden family of northern Chicago illinois has been a mystery to all who pass through. In 1924, James Bolden was taken to a lab for DNA study and was found clear of the mystery. Although his case was dismissed, there were characteristics about him no doctor could explain. He was later taken into labs in Springfield for study. Claiming he could draw blood from himself without physically harming himself. Mr. Bolden was dug up in 1999 and his corpse hadn't yet dissapeared. The mystery is up to you. He was later diagnosed with a new virus now known as vampirism. This virus was known to give normal people abnormal strengths in certain areas most regular people wouldn't stand a chance against which gave the legendary myth of vampires.

Since Mr. Boldens death there have been about 16 cases of vampirism recorded to date. (That we know of). All of which have been in the state of illinois aside from two in northern Alaska which was not yet a state. There have been 42 cases worldwide. Twenty seven of the cases were found in Romania. This is the same country Count Vlad Mir Dracul originated from. Or as we know it in the states. (Count Dracula)

Seeing how this page is subscribed for southern illinois viewers of legendary myths. Most believe in Franklin County, Illinois. In a town of benton, we could have our very own vampires. This family known locally as (The Poynors) includes a party of 7. This family is not tracked by goverment officials and wish to seek any extra attention for there mysterious reactions. Local Franklin county natives have reported noticing something very different about this family. Claiming the family is very aware of myths about them but deny any tests, surveys, or interviews.

Locals claim they are very involved in their community and strike the public as "nice people". Family members include the following:

Steve- Steve is known to have a short tempur, but treats others as he is treated. No suspicion has been created about him as far as we've heard. Public says "Dont cross that man. He'd come looking for you when you wouldnt expect it. Tammy- Tammy is known to be very friendly. She, like the rest of her family, is very musically talented. She shows no signs of aggresion. Wether its all an act, or is she is really warmhearted is still a mystery that may never be solved. Alyssa- Alyssa has been known to be shy but not to be taken lightly. She has shown signs of aggresion towards people who've crossed her. She was involved with sports all throughout her life. People claim she is very protected by her brothers, which has drawn suspicion in the past Josh- Josh has a very aggressive background at 17 years of age. He draws the most suspicion and attention. He is known as the towns "wildman" and has been known to get in fights. He is said to be very "charming". Students in Benton claim he will do anything and despite his size, he's not someone you would want to mess with. Josh is very musically talented and was very active in sports for quite some time. Senior teach "mrs. Stotlar" claims students think josh really is a vampire. Due to animal cruelty. Josh is also at the top of his class and has no problem making friends and going against school authorities says principal "Mr. Miller" He has also been known to be very overprotective around his sister. Josh has been reported to hold strong grudges, and track his foes down. People wonder as to wether he has "bit" any of them. Tyler- Tyler's music career was apparently taking off until a car wreck in 05' since then he has drawn suspicion with people claiming he doesnt sleep, at all. His aggression is mild. Jared and Justin no longer live in Franklin county as their music career was more successful. They have moved west but natives say they looked not only attractive but look like vampires. In 2005 the pair was diagnosed with vampirism, which drew more publicity than the family already had. As these two were diagnosed people in southern illinois was curious to know if the rest of the family had it. They refused to get tested.

The family has shown numerous characteristics of vampirism in the past, although this has no affect on the family physically, it has drawn attention. People claim their eyes are darker than most, which is caused by lack of sleep. They are all very talented in many different areas. They show abnormal strength which is caused by being able to control your body muscles more than most. They have very straight hair, when people die, their hair goes straight before it falls out. People with vampirism have 85% more control over their entire bodies. Often causing more aggression. 1 member of the family has bit the head off of numerous animals, people claim he does it for the taste of blood. Vampirism causes a strong urge for the taste and smell of blood, which is caused by blood circulatting the body slower, causing the blood to sink from the surface of the outer skin, often causing a need for more blood, and turning the vampires skin pale. Due to the awareness and publicity, the family seems to be more protective than most. In movies, you cant kill a vampire that easily, thats because due to the control of their blood regulation and body control, the blood won't be that close to their skin surface, which means they couldnt bleed to death as easy. People with this trait are claimed to have lived longer than most other people, oftne up to 20 years longer, legend has it they never "truly" die. They won't sleep as much due to the fact that there heartbeat never changes, causing them to be more coldblooded. This means they sweat in the sun due to there coldblooded nature, they prefer the dark. The family has been said to be carnivores. No member of the family is very tall due to heartbeat regulations as kids. Members of the family all seem to be smarter and have more strength, all of these are due to more body control. People even claim, this family is so in control over there body they can discharge large amounts of blood from there skin without ever actually touching their skin. Wether or not this is truth or a myth has not been proven. If they could really do that, then who knows what these people are really capable of. In 05' it was proven that if the DNA "saliva" is passed into anothers bloodstream, they would soon carry on the trait as vampirism within a year, and soon have complete control of theirselves, and maybe others?

In the future, this family will be watched with a close eye. As this was proven not to be a myth, but a legend with truth. We have proven there really are vampires out there, and if your in the southern illinois region or know this family personally, please feel free to report in mysterious actions or exciting stories you would like to share.