

More Christmas Letters 1909
Lawrenceville Republican December 16, 1909 Billett, Illinois. Dear Santa, I will write you a letter and tell you what I want for...

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Dec 15, 20232 min read


Christmas Letters 1909
Lawrenceville Republican December 9, 1909 Dear Santa Claus, I want you to bring me some candy and some nuts, oranges and bananas and some...

Lawrence Lore
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Slot Machines and Chewing Gum
September 28, 1911 Four Slot Machines Confiscated by the Sheriff and State’s Attorney Last week Earl R Decker, who owns a number of slot...

Lawrence Lore
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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...

Lawrence Lore
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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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Aug 21, 20231 min read


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...

Lawrence Lore
Aug 16, 20231 min read
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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Aug 14, 20232 min read


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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Aug 2, 20232 min read


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...

Lawrence Lore
Aug 1, 20232 min read


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...

Lawrence Lore
Jul 10, 20231 min read

