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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: It was an elegant party at 128-acre More Park in 1888

At about 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 1888, a line of horse-drawn busses departed William T. Beauchamp’s livery stable at 117 — 125 S. Sixth St. and headed east. ....more>>

HISTORICAL TREASURE: Rare doll truly a historical treasure
I almost missed the rare old doll featured in today’s article when I photographed and inventoried the Vigo County Historical Museum’s doll collection in the summer of 2004.
GENEALOGY: Confederate pension records out there for the asking
Last month I wrote a series of articles on finding and ordering Civil War records from the National Archives Records Administration.
LOOKING BACK: 1999: TH voters elect first female mayor
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Terre Haute headquarters for National Road Administrator
Between 1829 and 1839, the federal government was responsible for constructing the Cumberland Road — also known as the National Road, the Old Pike and U.S. Highway 40 — through Indiana and Illinois.
HISTORICAL TREASURE: Covered bridge once spanned the Wabash
J.J. Daniels is considered one of the greatest bridge builders in Indiana history.
GENEALOGY: Canada offers a trove of useful census records
Like the United States, Canada also has a trove of census records that are useful for those wanting to research their Canadian ancestry.
LOOKING BACK: 1999: ISU downs Western Illinois for homecoming win
Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.
HISTORICAL TREASURE: Clara Fairbanks supported women’s causes, benefits
Since October is breast cancer awareness month, it is only appropriate to remember Clara Fairbank’s contribution to women’s causes and benefits.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Wabash & Erie Canal reaches Terre Haute 160 years ago
On Oct. 25, 1849, the E.A. Hannegan and the G.R. Walker shared the honor of being the first line boats to arrive at the Terre Haute basin of the Wabash & Erie Canal.

What is this?

Progress Edition

• Think downtown Terre Haute is dead? Think again
• Valley business works to create affordable art-related events for everyone
• Many aspects bring people to town
• Numerous Terre Haute businesses stand the test of time
• Retail sector carries significant importance in Vigo County

Sports

• NCAA suspends ISU men's basketball's Lathan for two games
• Girls Prep Basketball Previews: West Vigo hopes to continue last year’s progression, have breakthrough season
• Girls Prep Basketball Previews: Northview moves on from Raines-sisters era, hopes to field more rounded team
• Colts-Patriots rivalry is as strong as ever
• Girls Prep Basketball Previews: S. Vermillion, Sullivan look to improve in 2009-10

Obituaries

• TH man faces multiple charges
• Caroline S. Farley
• George M. Goetschel
• Sergeant Dale Russel Griffin
• Frank E Morin Jr.

Opinion

• TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: A nation, its president and a hometown touched by cost of war
• Reader's Forum: Nov. 10, 2009
• Readers' Forum: Nov. 8, 2009
• STEPHANIE SALTER: Brad Ellsworth ends the week back inside pro-lifers’ circle
• TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: Escalation of Afghan war is no decision to be made in haste

Features

• Life Choices starts Thursday at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
• Musician’s Wabash Valley influences flow through her debut album
• GRAPE SENSE: Spanish Tempranillo super value for a red wine buy
• AUTUMN APPLES: Ditzlers have been harvesting fruit since 1971
• Music, a lifelong passion, clearly on horizon for Rockville native Cari Ray

Business

• Top business/industry leaders head Rose-Hulman board of trustees
• Ag Exchange exclusive brokerage to market land
• PetSmart Holiday National Adoption Event coming up
• Newsmakers: Nov. 10, 2009
• On the move: Nov. 10, 2009

Schools

• Passion for education takes teacher around the world
• ISU Diversity Office awards funding for campus events
• Four Riverton Parke students perform at Hispanic Global Night
• Riverton Parke Junior High spellers win contest at Woodrow Wilson
• Magazine names Woods alumna to Global 100 list

Food

• Tried 'n' True: Use season’s pumpkins, apples in one recipe
• Restaurant inspections: Nov. 9, 2009
• Tried 'n' True: Persimmon Bars: A little something different for the holidays
• Tried 'n' True: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole great for reunions
• Tried 'n' True: Cheddar loaves give sliders a different taste

At the Movies

• ‘Gentlemen Broncos’ a saddle-sore mess
• Wabash Valley movie times
• Gorgeous ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ roars to the screen
• Sheen shines in the gritty ‘Damned United’
• Showmanship Moore’s top commodity in ‘Capitalism’

Multimedia

• SLIDESHOW: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts 11-8-09
• SLIDESHOW: Indiana State football win vs. Western Illinois
• SLIDESHOW: ISU homecoming 2009
• SLIDESHOW: Dancing with the Terre Haute Stars
• SLIDESHOW: Cardboard Boat competition

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