Lawrence Lore
Sep 7, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20231 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20231 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20231 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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