CHOKED TO DEATH ON COCKLE BURR
HISTORY CENTER OPEN SUNDAY APRIL 12 1-3 Dresses of the Decades Exhibit (Will be closing in May) Don't foarget to register for the Find Your Patriot program Contact: Lawrence County Historical Society lawrencelore@gmail.com or 908-208-2372 Event: Find Your Patriot – Genealogy Research Program Dates: April 18, April 25, and May 2, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $76.00 Location: Lawrence County Historical Society Research Library, Lawrencevi Vincennes Morning Commercial January
Lawrence Lore
Apr 102 min read
Salmon in the Wabash?
HISTORY CENTER OPEN SUNDAY APRIL 12 1-3 Dresses of the Decades Exhibit (Will be closing in May) Don't foarget to register for the Find Your Patriot program Contact: Lawrence County Historical Society lawrencelore@gmail.com or 908-208-2372 Event: Find Your Patriot – Genealogy Research Program Dates: April 18, April 25, and May 2, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $76.00 Location: Lawrence County Historical Society Research Library, Lawrenceville Friday, April 8th, 1881 Doctor
Lawrence Lore
Apr 94 min read
"Summer Cover"
We regularly receive historic artifacts from donors who are committed to preserving Lawrence County history, and we are grateful for their generosity. Last week, we welcomed this item into our collection; it originally came from the Martin Funeral Home in St. Francisville. This fireplace cover, often referred to as a “summer cover,” was used to seal fireplace openings during the warmer months when the fireplace was not in use. Made of durable, heat-resistant cast iron, it lik
Lawrence Lore
Apr 81 min read
The Ananias Club
(Readers: Ananias was the the man who lied to God and a 'coulter' is a metal plow blade. Now the following story may make more sense......) Sumner Press July 30, 1891 "Our friend Jesse P. Jones has so long enjoyed the honor of being the boss storyteller of the Ananias club of Sumner, that he had just about come to the conclusion that no one could attach anywhere near him in this line. Saturday he was entertaining the club at Corrie's drugstore. Among other stories was one
Lawrence Lore
Apr 72 min read
Find Your Patriot
The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announce Find Your Patriot, a three‑session genealogy research program designed to help local residents uncover and document their Revolutionary War ancestors. The program will be held on April 18, April 25, and May 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Historical Society’s Research Library in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Led by professional genealogist Dann Norton, with assistance from trained members of the Historical Society, this ha
Lawrence Lore
Apr 62 min read
Happy Easter
Photos from Stoy Fox Collection, Candy containers from Akin collection
Lawrence Lore
Apr 31 min read
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Sears Catalog Collage Visit the History Center on the Lawrenceville Square to see the shoes worn by the Ladies of Lawrence, showcased alongside our dress exhibit. To schedule a visit, call 908-208-2372. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
Lawrence Lore
Apr 21 min read
"After the Funeral"
April 1st, 1881 News of Lawrence County “Ye, the time approaches when the earth casts off her snowy shroud and arrays herself in a new garment,” so sayith the editor. The wheat was beginning to look nice and green. George Kyger furnished meat to the hungry at the old stand of Evans and Blevins . The water mill that ground wheat into flour was operated by O. Cole and Son. Frank Pierce ( remember he was the blacksmith who was shot in the throat) was apparently up and arou
Lawrence Lore
Apr 14 min read
The Earthquake
Sumner Press September 24, 1891 The earthquake shock, Saturday night at 10:50, which was so plainly felt in our city, extended over a wide area. With the exception of one family who had their bed shook down, we heard of no damage being done in our city, although many were badly scared. We should think the shocks lasted over one minute. It is admitted by the oldest citizens to have been the severest shock ever felt by them. The next hardest shake, as well as we can remember, s
Lawrence Lore
Mar 311 min read
Turn Up the Heat
For the Ladies: At our infamous lingerie program, Nancy King revealed that the Ladies of Lawrence bravely squeezed into these “engineering marvels”—risking a little health for a lot of va-va-voom. As the April 1881 edition of the Rural Republican reported: “The Robinson Brothers moved into the rooms formerly occupied by Barnes and Abernathy ." The editor could hardly contain his excitement when he discovered Bortrees’s Adjustable Duplex Corset —'undeniably the best on the m
Lawrence Lore
Mar 301 min read