

Library Exhibit
Have you ever tried to date your old photographs? Then stop by the Lawrence Public Library one block south of the Lawrenceville Square...

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Nov 9, 20231 min read
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Who Killed Hilbert?
JULY 14, 1897 Heathsville is horror-stricken over the tragic death of John Hilbert, who has been making his home with Wm Long for several...

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Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Betting on the Election
One of our researchers found that news of Lawrence County was often printed in the Robinson Constitution newspaper. Here is what he...

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Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Lukin Boy Joined Canadian Army
Daily Register-Republican published in Mount Carmel Illinois on Aug 29, 1918 page 2: Marshal W King of south of Bridgeport received a...

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Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Estray but Religious
Sumner Press February 25, 1892 Some months ago a stray dog came to John Brian's and in spite of all opposition took up his abode. If one...

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Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Suttle Employees
Photo taken May 1937 of the Suttle Employees Seated in the front row: Steve Newlin, Tom Arnold, Henry Rhinehart, Walt Vinsel, Roger...

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Nov 1, 20231 min read
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Happy Halloween
Phil Alsman, Principal of Arlington School 1990

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Oct 31, 20231 min read
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The Prairie Farmer's Creed
This was published in the Lawrenceville Republican April 18, 1912 The Prairie Farmer's Creed I believe in red clover, I believe in cow...

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Oct 30, 20231 min read
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White Uniforms with Blue Caps
In the spring of 1926, a band was organized at BTHS (Bridgeport Township High School) but there was no leader or regular practice hours...

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Oct 27, 20231 min read
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Pioneer School
P. W. Sutherland, who called himself "the Lukinite man" wrote several articles of his recollections and memoirs for local newspapers in...

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Oct 25, 20234 min read
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