Lawrence Lore
Sep 51 min read
"We can do it!," said the Women
The new Christian Church building at St Francisville was under construction in September 1974 but had come a long way since the first...
106 views
Lawrence Lore
Aug 296 min read
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...
130 views
Lawrence Lore
May 22 min read
Don't Take Your Dynamite to Church, Boys
LAWRENCEVILLE ILLINOIS JANUARY 25, 1900 The Devils Work: A Terrific Explosion of Dynamite and Falling Plaster, Rattling Windows And...
119 views
Lawrence Lore
Mar 264 min read
Thomas Fish
Thomas Fish’s ancestors have been documented in England as early as 1555, arriving in Connecticut about 1656. Later his family moved to...
131 views
Lawrence Lore
Feb 282 min read
The "Old Folks Home"
The Southern Illinois Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church accepted the Hennessey site in Lawrenceville Illinois for the location...
182 views
Lawrence Lore
Feb 65 min read
Lukin News
If Lukin had a Facebook page in 1891 the posts might have read something like this. The following are excerpts from the Sumner Press...
138 views
Lawrence Lore
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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...
119 views
Lawrence Lore
May 24, 20232 min read
Once a Church; then an Opera House
The Bridgeport Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in October 1861, under the leadership of J. C. Pierce. The charter members beside...
113 views
Lawrence Lore
Jan 13, 20233 min read
Snow, Rabbits and Jay Leonard’s Mule
January 10, 1879 Rural Republican Around and About by the Editor: Cold weather. Beautiful snow. Wild game is plentiful and cheap....
156 views
Lawrence Lore
Dec 16, 20221 min read
Stained Glass Window Tour
Please visit the open houses of the above churches to view their beautiful Stained Glass Windows. For the most part, these windows were...
135 views