Kicking Match
Lawrenceville Mill In Lawrence County the week of July 30, 1880, Mr. Cole repaired the Lawrenceville water-powered flour mill dam by...
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Jul 30, 20254 min read
"Treated Us Super"
Ray Burnett, Combat Crew Radio Operator 65th Troop Carrier Squadron, described his experience at George Field for the 1996 reunion. “I...
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Jul 29, 20251 min read
Tuition Free for Teachers
The local newspaper in 1880 advertised for students at what we now call SIU. “The 7th academic year of Southern Illinois Normal...
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Jul 28, 20252 min read
August Speaker Monday July 28
David Kroese, an independent consultant with the National Park Service, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Lawrence...
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Jul 24, 20251 min read
Two Old Maids
The Rural Republican , an eight-page newspaper, was published once a week on Friday by Miss Mary Buntin. The cost per year was $1.50...
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Jul 23, 20255 min read
George Field
Situated on the fertile land of Eastern Illinois near the Wabash River in Lawrence County, George Field was one of the most important...
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Jul 22, 20252 min read
George Field Civilian Employees
In 1941, the location of George Field (Army Air Force Field) was a sparsely settled stretch of Illinois Prairie in Lawrence County where...
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Jul 21, 20252 min read
Early Organizations in Russellville
The Russellville Literary Society had been reorganized in February 1872 and was known as the Russellville Lyceum. Fred Pierce was its...
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Jul 18, 20252 min read
Number of Voters Who Could Not Read-20
July 16 1880 The moist and sultry atmosphere melted all the dignity of the city. Roasting ears were selling at $0.10 per dozen; the...
Lawrence Lore
Jul 17, 20256 min read