Verdict against O&M Railroad
Sumner Press November 5, 1891 The Andrew Lackey Trial The suit of William Simms, administrator of the estate of Andrew Lackey, against...
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Nov 14, 20232 min read
Killed by Mail Bag 1891
Sumner Press January 8, 1891 New Year's afternoon, we regret to say that Andrew Lackey, one of our oldest citizens, was fatally injured....
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Nov 13, 20232 min read
"Tri-Weekly Railroad"
In the 1990s the Lawrence County Genealogical Society published a newsletter. The following article is from the October 1995 publication;...
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Oct 19, 20233 min read
Trains and Mail
Editor's note: I think we often forget what a difference train service made in travel and in mail delivery. Lawrenceville Republican...
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Oct 18, 20232 min read
The Austin Coupe,The Volkswagon of the Depression
August 9, 1930 Daily Record Considerable excitement and congestion of traffic at the City Hall corner (11th and State, Lawrenceville)...
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Oct 12, 20231 min read
Steamboats. . really?
"In 1836", according to a statement by Mr. Cauthorn," as many as 800 steamboats passed by Vincennes by actual count." From 1840-1845 more...
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Sep 19, 20232 min read
More Women and Their Cars
From the Griggs/Cunningham Collection
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Aug 25, 20231 min read
Women and Their Cars
From the Griggs/Cunningham Collection
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Aug 18, 20231 min read
On the River
Photos from the Griggs/Cunninham collection
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Aug 15, 20231 min read
Automobiles Must Have Lights
Driving on the right hand side of the road and having headlights on our cars are common place to drivers today, but that hasn’t always...
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Aug 11, 20232 min read