Lawrence Lore
- Sep 7
- 1 min
Stills and Blackberry Wine
Page 1 of Lawrence County News, published in Lawrenceville, Illinois on Wednesday, October 17th, 1923 The Board of Supervisors met in...
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Lawrence Lore
- Aug 21
- 1 min
Soldier Drowns in River
CRAIG, Mayo 1892?– 1914 Co M 14th US Infantry Little is known about Mayo Craig's early life. His parents are unknown, although his...
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Lawrence Lore
- Aug 16
- 1 min
The Seed Sisters' Shoes (Say that Fast)
These adorable patent leather and velvet shoes with tiny brass buttons and silk tassels belonged to the Seed sisters, Bessie and Mary...
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Lawrence Lore
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Balloonist Killed
August 20, 1914 Lawrenceville Republican “Friday morning at the Old Soldiers and Settlers reunion at St Francisville, hundreds of...
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Lawrence Lore
- Aug 2
- 2 min
How Many Pianos?
If you have ever had to take a statistics class you may not want to read any further. This blog is all about numbers. Personal Property...
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Lawrence Lore
- Aug 1
- 2 min
1st Plane in the County
Recently LCHS received a postcard image (see below) labeled “1st Plane to Come to Lawrence County “. A researcher, specifically John...
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Lawrence Lore
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Waist 21"-- circa 1900
This early 1900s white cotton embroidered eyelet and lace tea dress was recently donated to the LCHS Textile Collection. The feminine...
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Lawrence Lore
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Sumner Businesses 1902
Sumner in the 1900's was quite a booming metropolis. Business Advertisers in the Sumner Press May 1, 1902: · H F. Combs sold...
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Lawrence Lore
- Jun 20
- 2 min
LTHS 1912-13
The Historical Society has an entire collection of yearbooks from the four high schools in the county, and some of the elementary schools...
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Lawrence Lore
- Mar 24
- 1 min
Dog in Photo of County Officers 1905
In the summer of 1905, county officers and other courthouse personnel posed for this photograph. (l to r) Standing: John Inmon,...
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