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
- Jul 8
- 2 min
Sumner Bank Robbery 1929
On June 17, 1929 the bank in Sumner was robbed. This is a first hand account of that robbery. Sumner Bank Robbery June 17, 1929 by Rex...
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Lawrence Lore
- Jul 1
- 8 min
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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Lawrence Lore
- Jun 28
- 5 min
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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Lawrence Lore
- Jun 27
- 5 min
1878 in Review January February and March
In 1878, the newspapers reported about President Rutherford Hayes, the yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans, and discussed bimetallism...
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Lawrence Lore
- Mar 22
- 1 min
Beasley's Chevrolet
J O Beasley owned and operated Beasley’s Chevrolet Sales and Service at the north edge of Sumner for nearly 51 years. In September 1977...
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Lawrence Lore
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Early Trains in Illinois
The first railway charter granted by the Illinois General Assembly was to the Chicago and Vincennes Railroad in 1835. The demand for...
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Lawrence Lore
- Feb 16
- 1 min
How Many Did You Say?
Title: Population of Lawrence County Population of Lawrence County as given in The Blue Book of State of Illinois, Compiled by the Sec....
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Lawrence Lore
- Dec 28, 2023
- 1 min
1962 SHS "Arabs" Basketball
In 1962 the Arabs from Sumner High School were District Champions for the first time in 35 years and advanced to the semi-finals in the...
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Lawrence Lore
- Dec 27, 2023
- 1 min
SHS "Arabs" Basketball-- 1940s and 1950s
The Sumner High School team of 1948-1949 posted a fine record and turned out one of the finest ball players in Sumner’s history, Jack...
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