Lawrence Lore
Jan 11, 20231 min read
"Short Commute"
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Roberts located in Lawrenceville about 1866, where Mr. Roberts engaged in a general merchandising business across the...
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Lawrence Lore
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Thank You from Pres. Lincoln
An article published in the Lawrence County News published December 11, 1918, gave a short biography of Dr Israel Asahel Powell, quite...
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Lawrence Lore
Jan 6, 20232 min read
"Rabbit Eggs"
Dr. John R. Thompson Dr. John Richardson Thompson was born May 13, 1878 on Allison Prairie. His father's name was John Thompson and his...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Refinery's Christmas Tree
Lawrence County News December 28, 1950 The employees of the Texas Company have arranged a large Christmas tree at the plant that is...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 19, 20221 min read
Family Reunions
If you are planning a family reunion in Lawrence County next year, let the Historical Society know how we can help. Do you need research,...
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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...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Who Remembers Christmas Shopping at Yosowitz' Store?
(This article about the Yosowitz Men’s Store describes their 50th anniversary in 1960.) The Yosowitz Men’s Furnishings store is believed...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 12, 20221 min read
"Adopt-a-Stone"
We are still taking donations for our cemetery project. When you see your family members this holiday season, why not suggest adopting a...
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 11, 20220 min read
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Lawrence Lore
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Wait 'til you hear what they collected next...
On September 10, 1942, the Sumner Press introduced a new Youth Group. A group of forty-two Sumner boys and girls formed the Sumner...
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