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Christmas at Turn of Century
A look at how Madisonians celebrated Christmas at the turn of the Century shows us some ways in which our customs have changed.
In the year 1900, there were no brightly colored electric lights on Christmas trees and on the streets and houses as we…
In the year 1900, there were no brightly colored electric lights on Christmas trees and on the streets and houses as we…
Christmas Here in 1880
The weekly newspapers in Richmond during the Christmas season in 1880 had none of the large display ads for gifts and decorations that we find this season.
Judging from the space that the newspapers devoted to the various subjects, there was more…
Judging from the space that the newspapers devoted to the various subjects, there was more…
Churchill Weavers
One of the graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1899 was Davie Carroll Churchill. His goal in life was two-fold: to make fine handwoven fabrics and to help others.
Hand-weaving was still done in India and young Mr. Churchill left…
Hand-weaving was still done in India and young Mr. Churchill left…
City Firehouse Once Served as Car Dealership
Several significant building projects took place in downtown Richmond in 1919. One was the construction of the Richmond Motor Co. building on West Main, now the home of Richmond Fire Department's Station No. 1.
The Richmond Motor Co. was formed in…
Clothing Prices in Richmond in 1875
When folks get ready to buy their new spring clothes, they usually do some "shopping around" at several stores, getting a notion of the quality and prices before they buy.
Residents of Richmond back in 1875 apparently were no different, judging…
Residents of Richmond back in 1875 apparently were no different, judging…
Double Disaster in 1909
In the first days of August, 1909, Richmond was dealt a double disaster which left it stunned for a while.
Dark clouds came up ominously about the time people were sitting down to their evening meal on Aug. 5. Before the supper dishes could be…
Dark clouds came up ominously about the time people were sitting down to their evening meal on Aug. 5. Before the supper dishes could be…
Early Madison County Pharmacists
Mrs. Mary Lilyan Hinkle was the first woman to become a registered pharmacist in Madison County. She and her husband, Woodrow Hinkle, were registered in 1942. J. T. Hinkle, Woodrow's brother, began in 1944. Iris Stratton Willis was licensed in 1949.…
Early Richmond Businesses
Not much is known about the very early businesses in this city. We have some information about stories, stagecoaches, craftsmen and professional leaders from about 1850 on, but for the times earlier than that our knowledge is scant. A quite valuable…
