Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln Portraits and Early Life
A narrative recounts Abraham Lincoln's early years and courtship with Mary Todd, detailing Ann Rutledge’s memory, Lincoln's legal and political rise, and his Springfield circle. It covers the Black Hawk War, the Long Nine, Capitol moves, and Lincoln’s marriage on November 4, 1842, including wedding details and Mary Todd's character.
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Ann Rutledge
New Salem
Lincoln
New Salem Company
Sangamon
Sangamon County
Menard County
Ninian Wirt Edwards
John T. Stuart
Long
Stuart
Vandalia
Springfield
General Assembly
Lincoaln
Blacklawk
Thomas Neale
Major Stuart
My. Lincoln
Lfe
Willitan Butler
Jonna PL
Speed
Ma. Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln and Mary Lincoln ring gift with engraved words
A fragment describes Mary Lincoln scolding the children and servants. A family member remarks that with a husband like Mr Lincoln one would not fret over trifles. Lincoln agrees and quotes it is foolish to fret over such things. He gives Mary a ring engraved with Love is eternal.
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Mr. Herndon
Lincoln
New Satem
Sangamon Valley
Bolin Green
Mr. Green
Mary Owen
Kentucky
Springfield
Miss Owen
Ninian Wirt Edwards
Mary Todd
Mr. Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Sarah Bush
Ann Rutledge
Robert Smith Todd
Lexington
Frances
Wallace
Elizabeth
Todd
Mary
Ward
Stephen A. Douglas
Herndon
Walter L. Patterson
Patterson
Illinois Historical Society
St. Louis Exposition
Judia Jayne
Lyman Trumbull
Misabeth Todd
Grimsley
Dr Brown
White House
Washington
Robert P. Lincoln
Historical Society
Mary Lincoln
Ohio Republicans set primaries to pick delegates for 1908
In Columbus Ohio February 10 Republicans hold popular primaries in most of Ohio’s eighty eight counties to select delegates and alternates to the state convention and national delegates. Taft backers expect a decisive showing while Foraker supporters vow to gain district delegates despite court setbacks.
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Columbus
Ohio
Taft
Foraker
Chicago
Republican State Committee
Baseball News and League Affidavits Detail Finances
Fred Rodemeyer received an affidavit from President Moll for league formality by Wednesday. Reports suggest the injunction hearing from Eau Claire may come sooner. The document outlines last year’s league receipts, weak Han Claire support, and the case for Rockford membership, noting rail fare savings for Freeport. Pitcher Frank Ducker signs with Freeport. Third Baseman Warod may be sold to Clinton. Warhop reverses decision, agreeing to join Detroit after prior sale and rejected salary.
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Fred Rodemeyer
Moll
Eau Claire
Han Claire
Fau Claire
Rockford
Freeport
Frank Ducker
Clinton
Town
Warod
Warhop
Jack Warhop
Detroit Americans
Detroit
Freeport Association
Chicago
Jennings
Mayer Funeral Arrangements in Rockford February 10
Pallbearers for Charles Mayer’s funeral include Tebala temple nobles and Freeport officials. Services are Tuesday at 2 PM at the late home with Rockford lodge No 102 A F and A M in charge. Commander-in-chief R D Kuehner of Freeport consistory and 33rd degree Mason noted. W H Allen guiding arrangements.
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Rockford
Charles Mayer
T. A. Mills
Rockford Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Tebala Temple
Mystic Shrine
T. D. Reber
John T. Buckbee
Co. F. Henry
J. H. Greeneman
B.H. Garrett
R. D. Kuehner
Freeport
Kuehner
Mayer
W. H. Allen
Incorporation Papers Filed for Furst McNess Company
Articles of incorporation filed in the circuit court reveal the Frat k Inuest FLW McNess and Clins H Greed as incorporators. Capital stock is $10,000 in 100 shares of $100 each. Other backers include J P Purst and F Gi Thomas. The company aims to manufacture and sell medicines, flag ments, salves and extracts.
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Furst-MceNess Company
FLW
McNess
Clins
H. Greed
J. P. Purst
F.gi.thomas
Dorothy Brown Teacher of china painting and leather work
Mrs. Dorothy Brown runs a gift shop on Stephenson Street location J-2- iw offering china painting and leather work classes and supplies.
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Dorothy Brown
Stephenson
Taxes Due This Month At Collector's Office
Personal taxes must be paid this month at the office opposite the post office. W. T. Rockey, Collector. Peat.
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W. T. Rockey
Peat
Dixon to Welcome Retail Merchants Convention
Freeport Business Men's Association appoints Robert D. Kuehner to represent at the state convention of retail merchants in Dixon on February 18, 19 and 20. Wilbur Coons and A I Wagner to attend, with Sol Westerfield urging full local representation and active delegation to discuss reports, topics, and secretary assemblies for uplift of retailers.
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Robert D. Kuehner
Freeport Business Men's Association
Dixon
Wilbur Coons
A. I. Wagner
Sol Westerfield
Til
Arraigns Saloons At Civic League Meeting
A saloon arraignment dominated a Saturday talk in Freeport with John F. Cunneen of Chicago denouncing liquor traffic. He mocked the saloon as the working man’s club and questioned relief for wives, noting per capita license duties under $2 and the harm to other businesses. He urged moral and legal pressure to curb drinking and protect boys from saloon influence.
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Civic League
John F. Cunneen
Chicago
Cunneen
Freeport
Dunnegen
Dry towns prove saloons do not ruin economies
The speaker argued that towns adopting dry laws are not bankrupt and predicted a strong anti-saloon victory in spring elections. He cited Illinois where fifty thousand square miles are no-license territory and no calamities followed, noting more bustle in drink towns than in stock yards.
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Cunneen
Linois
Postmistress Resigns After Twenty Years at Roscoe
Miss Mary O Hinckley resigns as postmistress of Roscoe Illinois a position she has held for two decades Health reasons prompted the move she expresses gratitude to the patrons she served and notes she resigns her Roscoe post.
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Mary O. Hinckley
Roscoe
Cleveland
Miss Hinckley
Roscoe Letter Thanks Supporters From Mary Hinebury
Mary O Hinebury expresses gratitude to the Roscoe community and patrons for long support of her office. Roscoe February 7, 1908.
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Roscoe
Mary
Hinebury
Two Boys Arrested Over Robber Theft From Orphanage
Two youths named Cabler and Neiman were arrested this afternoon by police on charges of stealing robbers from St. Vincent's orphanage and selling them. Action to be taken is undecided. Both are wards of the orphanage.
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Cabler and
Neiman
St. Vincent's Orphanage
Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Sold at Emmert’s
Mrs E DPD Charles of Harbor Maine endorses Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite. It provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and general debility. Its blood purifying action supports spring health and is sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 60 cents.
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E. Dpd
Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
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Taft and Foraker
Baseball News
ASSO
TERS
Rod. Kuehner
Freeport Business Men's
Sol Westerfifeld
Stephenson ST
Freeport Papers
Hoefer Mfg Co
Woodmanse
Stover
Henney's
Total Capital Invested
the Civic League OF
Freeport Civic League
Baby
Papa
Mama
Pa P
Bengstons
Pittle
Tepaver
Ts McPherson & Service
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