Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Revealed Through Early Years
The article sketches Abraham Lincoln’s Kentucky birth in a log cabin near Hodgenville, built by Thomas Lincoln. It covers the sparse home, family life, Nancy Lincoln’s skills, and young Abraham’s education aided by his mother, with a traveling schoolmaster later teaching spelling and reading.
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Abraham Lincoln
Sarah
Abraham
Thomas Lincoln
Nancy Lincoln
Kentucky
Big Boys Land
Penny Offerings and Church Finances in Bok Essay
Edward Bok argues in the February Ladies Home Journal that pennies in church plates distort giving and obscure church finance needs. He notes many donors give only a penny or nickel, calling it insulting to God and church, and suggests churches could ban the penny to encourage meaningful gifts.
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Edward W. Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Gogebic Man President Named by Teachers Association
At the Upper Peninsula Teachers Association meeting in Marquette last week Prof. L. L. Wright of Ironwood was elected president for the ensuing year. Other officers include Anna M. Chandler, Marquette, first vice president. Alice Maverty, secretary. F. D. Davis, Negaunee, recording secretary. Thomas L. Conlon, Crystal Falls, treasurer. with J. A. Chisholm and others appointed to aid in the work. The association appropriated $25 for expenses and the paper urges broader local support for the teachers’ craft across Gogebic and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula Teachers’ Association
Marquette
L. L. Wright
Ironwood
Anna M. Chandler
Alice Maverty
F. D. Davis
Negaunee
Thomas L. Conlon
Crystal Falls
T. D. Patton
Gogebic
Tue Heeralp
Upper Peninsula
U P Normal Again Demand for Peninsula State School
The Upper Peninsula Teachers Association renewed push for a state normal school in the region. A committee of educators including Superintendents Hardy Hartley and Wright will urge legislature support, with T B Hartley Gogebic FE I Parmenter Dickinson Peter named to advance the plan.
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Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Teachers’ Association
the Mining Journal
Upper Peninsula ‘Teachers’ Association
Hardy
Hartley
Wright
T. B. Hartley
Gogebic
Dickinson
Peter
King a Winner in Mixed Style Match at Marquette
Ex-Cornish wrestling champion Jack King defeated Farmer Burns in a four fall contest at Marquette last Saturday evening, reclaiming much of his former notoriety. Rowett attended and challenged King to a Cornish style rematch for 100 to 250 dollars a side, a challenge accepted by King's manager for a forthcoming date and location to be decided.
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Jack King
Farmer Burns
Marquette
Mining Journal Claims
King
Rowett
Delinquent Tax List for Gogebie County 1895 Notice
The Herald publishes a supplement listing properties in Gogebie county with delinquent taxes for 1895 and prior years. The auditor general seeks a decree against these lands, to be heard at the February term of the circuit court, with lands decreed against sold for taxes on the second Tuesday of May. Are you on the list.
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Herald
Gogebie County
Auditor General
Uncalled Letters at Bessemer Post Office Week Ending Feb 4 1898
Letter list shows remaining uncalled for items at Bessemer Michigan for the week ending February 4 1898 including Anasso Antonio Brown John Wm Brown F W Cristino G Richards J Wilson Miss Verney R J Bawpes P M Also an advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a relief for burns and skin diseases with claims of pile remedy.
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Bessemer
Mich
Annasso
Antonio Brown
John Wm. Brown
F. W. Cristino
G. Richards
J. Wilson
Miss Verney
R. J. Bawpes
P. M
DeWitt
D. McFarlane
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Bessemer, Michigan
Jos. Sellwood
Geo. L. Loope
Wm. I. Prince
Geo. H. Abeel
Geo. H. Strong
Gogebic Powder CO
Bessemer, Mich
Prescott
Vezow
VICK
Ruane
Nature
Dave Asters
de Oo
Vi Y
Ian Montane
Hodgenville
U. P
Pabst Brewing CO
W. I. Russell
S Insurance
Loope & Whiteside Block
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