"To Plow is to Pray"
A review of the local news from the Vincennes, Mt Carmel and Lawrence County newspapers for November 1879. The shareholders of the...
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Jan 79 min read
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She Fell Down on Her . . .
News in the County in October 1879 Stuble & Co was the new undertaker in Lawrenceville. They promised to keep on hand a good assortment...
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Dec 18, 20246 min read
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History of Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
The importance and availability of a suitable community Hospital was recognized as a necessity after several catastrophes had occurred in...
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Nov 21, 20245 min read
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August 1879
A review of the news around the county in August 1879 Rural Republican Friday August 1, 1879Â Â Watermelons were ripe and selling for a...
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Nov 13, 20248 min read
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Boo!
EVery year near Halloween the researchers at the Historical Society receive numerous requests for information about the "haunted high...
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Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Shoe Repair
Harvey's Cobbler Shop Jefferson St Lawrenceville Frank Harvey shown in both photos
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Ice House
Ice House in Lawrenceville. Note that the street is brick.
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Aug 30, 20241 min read
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Gibson, Bishop and O'Grady
The Town and Country Realty Company opened in its newly redecorated office at 1205 State St in the location formerly occupied by the Bill...
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Aug 22, 20241 min read
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A Review of Life in the County during July August, September, 1878.
A deep dive continues into life in Lawrence County during July, August and September, 1878. The year of 1878 was to be remembered for its...
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Jul 1, 20248 min read
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A Review of Lawrence County Life in April, May and June 1878.
James C Allen was the Judge; Thomas H Huffman was the State’s Attorney. B L Cunningham was the Circuit Clerk; Issac Potts was the County...
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Jun 28, 20245 min read
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