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GENEALOGY: A compilation of some entertaining epitaphs
Epitaphs on gravestones are something that most genealogists find intriguing.
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LOOKING BACK: 2002: Teams compete in the third Pizza Hut Classic
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
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HISTORICAL TREASURE: A look at glove etiquette and grace
As a child of the polyester 1970s, the fashions of previous decades have always fascinated me.
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Blodgett: Crawford Fairbanks, Indiana’s wealthiest man
William Blodgett (1857-1924) has been called “the most colorful, widely-known and feared newsman in American history.”
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: The link between Alexander B. Crane and John P. Baird
Alexander Baxter Crane became one of the most successful lawyers on Wall Street.
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LOOKING BACK: 1987: Weather damages Christmas in the Park
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
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GENEALOGY: Wanna find out if you’re related to someone famous?
Shows on TV like NBC’s cancelled “Who do you think you are?” as well as Henry Lewis Gates’ ongoing PBS genealogy series both bring the genealogies of celebrities to our attention; and a certain number of us might be wondering, “Am I related to someone famous?”
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HISTORICAL TREASURE: One shape, many symbols
This week’s historic treasure is considered one of the most beloved of Christmas decorations, the Christmas wreath.
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GENEALOGY: Funeral home records valuable to genealogists
One of a genealogist’s most valuable resources to help identify a date of death is the mortuary or funeral home record.
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LOOKING BACK: 1987: Gasoline selling for 68.9 cents per gallon
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
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HISTORICAL TREASURE: The day Santa saved lives
More than a century later, residents remember the heroics of an 18-year Spanish American War veteran named Claude L. Herbert.
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Taking a trip to Twelve Points in the year 1912
As most every denizen knows, Twelve Points in Terre Haute is a commercial area centered near the intersection of Maple Avenue, Lafayette Avenue and North 13th Street.
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Revisiting the brief life of Grover Jones
It has been several years since this column has explored the all-too-brief life of legendary Hollywood screenwriter Grover Jones.
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GENEALOGY: A special offer for the Christmas season
This Christmas season, Family Chronicle is introducing a special bundled-book offer, at a savings of more than $25, including individual shipping charges.
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HISTORICAL TREASURE: The evolution of jolly old St. Nick
The idea of Santa Claus has existed for hundreds of years.
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LOOKING BACK: 2002: Hyte Center building rededicated
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
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GENEALOGY: Identifying time frame of photos is crucial
Identifying old photographs that may be in up in the attic or in the back of a closet is always a challenge.
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LOOKING BACK: 2002: Dixie Bee wins state Spell Bowl
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
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HISTORICAL TREASURE: The charm of Christmas past
While doing some research in our archives, I found the “Brown Section” picture. It set the theme for my Historical Treasure and the following “reminiscences” of holidays past in Terre Haute.
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Summary of local highlights 130 years ago
A couple of weeks ago this column provided a list of highlights in Vigo County during 1887.
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LOOKING BACK: 2002: TH Police get $222K federal grant to fight meth
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
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GENEALOGY: Announcements from the world of genealogy
This week we have a few announcements in the world of genealogy.
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HISTORICAL TREASURE: Maps preserve developments
In the military room at the Vigo County Historical Museum is a large map case sitting behind an antique camera.
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: The tragic suicide of Harvey Crouse in Terre Haute
The suicide of 33-year old Harvey Crouse in Terre Haute early Friday morning, May 17, 1901, was tragic but of little historical significance.
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LOOKING BACK: 1987: Bayh opens campaign for governor
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
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Historical Treasure: ‘On the Banks of the Wabash’ proved to be a hit
Your song’s a hit when others claim credit or “borrow” from it. That’s what happened to Terre Haute’s Paul Dresser (1857-1906) and his famous “On the Banks of the Wabash.”
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Summary of local highlights from 125 years ago
What was life like in Vigo County in 1887, 125 years ago?
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GENEALOGY: Genealogy Society’s November meeting at different location
Due to the construction going on at the Vigo County Public Library, the regular meeting place for the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society is not available for this month’s program.
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Vigo Historical Society celebrating 90th birthday
At age 90, the Vigo County Historical Society is looking ahead to a bright future.
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HISTORICAL TREASURE: A trip to the corner grocery
Photographs hold many clues that help us understand how people used to live.
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GENEALOGY: A compilation of some entertaining epitaphs