Time Traveling: 1940-1944 – Part 2
The war years of the early 1940s affected citizens’ everyday routine, activities, work, living expenses and availability of goods in what was…
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Vignettes
Small stories. A bigger picture of Stuart.
Step back in time to learn about the unusual, the forgotten and some of the fascinating people, events and places from Martin County's history. These historical vignettes were written by Greg and Alice Luckhardt of Stuart and were published in the "Your News" section of Stuart News and TCPalm.com (discontinued).
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Time Traveling: 1940-1944 – Part 1
Probably one of the most notable historical time periods, particularly for an older generation, was that of the early 1940s, the war…
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History, mystery, errors and forgotten facts
Recorded history, which is dependent on human interpretation for accuracy, can be subject to dispute, unintentional error and even mystery, when pertinent…
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Mysterious murders of Heisley and Todt
The citizens of a community are obviously an integral component of its history, some attaining great prominence, accomplishments or even notoriety, establishing…
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Time Traveling: 1935-1939 – Part 2
Forthwith some trivial info from an era long ago; an interesting glimpse into the past. Hendry, cousin of Florida Governor Cone A.A.…
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Time Traveling: 1935-1939, Part 1
Forthwith some trivial info from an era long ago; an interesting glimpse into the past. Stuart’s winter season of ‘35 is profitable…
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Notably large families of Martin County, Part 2: The Tschudi family
As described in last week’s column, the Tucker family of Stuart numbered 14 children as one of the largest in Martin County…
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Notably large families of Martin County: The Tucker Family
Imagine supporting, raising and caring for a family of 14, even 17 children! It may seem almost impossible to believe, but two…
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Time Traveling: Trivial Info 1930-1934
Imagine for a moment living in Martin County during a different era in time. Forthwith a few stories of people, places or…
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Walter Bell Bruner family: Success and tragedy — Part 2
The W.B. Bruner family had moved to Stuart from Alabama in 1925 to seek opportunities in sunny Florida, patriarch Walt’s wife, Willie…
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Walter Bruner family: Success and tragedy — Part 1
The Bruner name may be quite familiar to residents of Martin County, the patriarch, Walter Bell Bruner and family having relocated to…
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Moments in Martin County history
Forthwith, a few interesting facts and info pertaining to the people, places and events of Martin County. Bessey’s cemetery marker A cemetery…
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