George W. Noble, an aged farmer residing alone on Buffalo Creek, about 6 miles back of Burlington, was foully murdered some time Saturday night or Sunday.
Stories
Crimes 1909-1948
Five Men Shot After Whisky Trial – Battle of Proctorville, Ohio Crimes-Five men wounded in gun battle following a whisky trial
Post Offices established in Lawrence County Ohio
Lawrence County, Ohio was established December 1816, and mail prior to 1837 was delivered to various riverboat landings along the way then sent by
1901 Earthquake in Southern Ohio
1901 Earthquake in Southern Ohio
Massies and Corns Family
THE CORN AND MASSIE FAMILIES' RECOLLECTIONS Jackson Standard, Jackson, Ohio, 20 Feb 1873 A couple of weeks ago, the Ironton Register stated that there were four men in one family in Lawrence County:...
Hanging Rock Strike 1904
Two men were shot at Hanging Rock, a village just below here on the Ohio River, this afternoon as the result of the strike at the plant of the Hanging
Death in Deluge 1884 Ironton, Ohio Flood
Three-fourths of the town is underwater, including the entire business portion. The water is seven feet higher than in 1883. Though it has fallen considerably, it is still above any known high water mark. Soup houses are open but inadequate. There are thousands of homeless and needy people. Every door is open, but there is not enough room. Frame houses were swept from their foundations and brick buildings were —–bled into the waters. The strong current is sweeping through the streets.
1937 Flood Wall Holds But City Quits Pumping Sewers
1937 Flood Wall Holds But City Quits Pumping Sewers
1937 Flood Passes 1913 Deluge
1937 Flood Passes 1913 Deluge by Five Feet in Lawrence County, Ohio
July 1907 Flood
July 1907 Flood in Lawrence County, Ohio
Haircuts At Premium During Flood
Haircuts At Premium During Lawrence County, Ohio Flood
Ironton, Ohio Practically Disease-Free During Flood
Ironton, Ohio Practically Disease Free Due To Efficient Medical Set-Up
Flood Chronicles 1937
Lawrence County, Ohio Flood Chronicles 1937
History of Ohio River Crests 1832-1939
OHIO RIVER FLOODS IN LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO HISTORY
Fire Destroys of Proctorville, Ohio April 1900
1900 Proctorville, Ohio is being almost totally destroyed by fire, which started at 9 o’clock this morning. More than forty buildings has been burned. Fire engines were sent from here.