Robert Crow’s Trial
Robert Crow, proprietor of 'Remember the Maine' lunch stand, was taken to court for maintaining a disorderly place of business in 1899.
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Autumn Festival 1897
The fourth Fall Festival at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1897, was considered a prominent event in Springfield.
Creed Montgomery Young
Creed Montgomery Young retired as custodian of Lincoln School after fifty years of service.
Southern 500 - A Labor Day classic
Labor Day weekend marks one of the greatest traditions in auto racing -- the running of the Southern 500 at Darlington, South Carolina. Mark Martin, a regular competitor at Springfield's Fairground Speedway, competed in this race in a bid to tie the record for the most consecutive wins in NASCAR's modern era.
Gibson Chapel Dedication
The new Gibson's Chapel, Cumberland Presbyterian, was dedicated in 1892.
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