Monthly Archives: March 2025

Osborn H. Oldroyd’s Greatest Fear

March 6, 2025 | by Al Hunter

My wife and I recently traveled to Springfield, Illinois for a book release event (actually two books). One book on Springfield’s greatest living Lincoln historian, Dr. Wayne C. “Doc” Temple, and the other on my muse for the past fifteen years, Osborn H. Oldroyd. I have fairly worn out my … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 7-13

March 6, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, March 13, 1925: Bishop Joseph Chartrand announced the creation of a new Catholic parish to be known as Little Flower with Rev. Charles Duffey, assistant pastor at St. Patrick’s, as pastor. Located north of Irvington, Little Flower parish will be formed from sections of three … Read More