History A Valentine’s Note from the Hotel Perkins M Gwinn, December 27, 2025February 5, 2026 “I wish very much you would send to me the balance on your note.” Well, hello there, neighbors! Come on in and pull up a chair. Today, I’ve got something special to show you from our local history chest. It’s a little slip of paper dated February 14th, 1894—Valentine’s Day—but… Continue Reading
History Neighbors, Notes, and the Power of a Promise M Gwinn, December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 “Pay me the balance as soon as you can Your friend J W Davis” There is a certain kind of magic in holding a piece of paper that has survived over a hundred and thirty winters. I was looking through our archives today and came across this lovely little note… Continue Reading
History A Sigh of Relief in Old Lewisburg M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “The Circuit Court has decided in your favor: to wit: that the sale by John G. Gwinn to you was not fraudulent, and I do not see why you should not pay the purchase money to the holder of the bonds given for the place.” Pull up a chair, friends,… Continue Reading