Lawrence Lore
- Sep 5
- 1 min
"We can do it!," said the Women
The new Christian Church building at St Francisville was under construction in September 1974 but had come a long way since the first...
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Lawrence Lore
- Aug 29
- 6 min
February 1879 --Ma, Are We Rich Yet?
Our researchers continue to deep dive into Lawrence County’s history in 1879. In February 18 deaths were recorded. One set of twins was...
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Lawrence Lore
- May 2
- 2 min
Don't Take Your Dynamite to Church, Boys
LAWRENCEVILLE ILLINOIS JANUARY 25, 1900 The Devils Work: A Terrific Explosion of Dynamite and Falling Plaster, Rattling Windows And...
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Lawrence Lore
- Mar 26
- 4 min
Thomas Fish
Thomas Fish’s ancestors have been documented in England as early as 1555, arriving in Connecticut about 1656. Later his family moved to...
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Lawrence Lore
- Feb 28
- 2 min
The "Old Folks Home"
The Southern Illinois Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church accepted the Hennessey site in Lawrenceville Illinois for the location...
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Lawrence Lore
- Feb 6
- 5 min
Lukin News
If Lukin had a Facebook page in 1891 the posts might have read something like this. The following are excerpts from the Sumner Press...
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Lawrence Lore
- Nov 2, 2023
- 1 min
Estray but Religious
Sumner Press February 25, 1892 Some months ago a stray dog came to John Brian's and in spite of all opposition took up his abode. If one...
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Lawrence Lore
- May 24, 2023
- 2 min
Once a Church; then an Opera House
The Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in October 1861, under the leadership of J. C. Pierce. The charter members beside...
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Lawrence Lore
- Jan 13, 2023
- 3 min
Snow, Rabbits and Jay Leonard’s Mule
January 10, 1879 Rural Republican Around and About by the Editor: Cold weather. Beautiful snow. Wild game is plentiful and cheap....
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Lawrence Lore
- Dec 16, 2022
- 1 min
Stained Glass Window Tour
Please visit the open houses of the above churches to view their beautiful Stained Glass Windows. For the most part, these windows were...
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