Lincoln Not Homely Says Clinton Man Related Anecdotes
A Clinton observer recalls Abraham Lincoln as a political leader first and a lawyer second, not the homely clown some stories imply. He describes Lincoln greeting with respect, speaking publicly near Clinton, and notes other circuit lawyers who later rose to prominence, including Davis and Sweet, with references to local political maneuvering and patronage.
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Abraham Lincoln
N. Coltrin
Clinton
Coltrin
Ilinois Judicial Circuit
Mr. Coltrin
Lincoln
Abe
Douglas
Mr. Lincoln
Beor
Old Man Hill
Court House
Hill
Davis
Bloomington
Chicueze
Bie
Taincoln
Iay
Daiman
Morris
Snell
Clnton
Tom Snell
Pada
Ile
Phes
Phat
Vhes
Alton
Democratic Party
Ellinois
van Duver
Lincoln as a Politician and Gentleman in Narrative
A reader recalls Abraham Lincoln’s early life and character. The recollection notes Lincoln’s humble origins, possible Pennsylvania linage, and habit of dressing well after becoming a lawyer. It portrays him as dignified, gentlemanly, and well-bred, with emphasis on his marriage into the Todd family.
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Lincoln
Jesse Fel
Bloomington
Pennsylvania
Lineolns
Ahet Pineal
Manny
Springfield
Todd
Personal Mention from the City and Nearby Towns
R R Fisher spent the day at Oregon. Pp B Coleman of Urbana visits friends in the vicinity. Al Eisenhauer was a business caller at Marengo. R J Lang of Rock City guest of friends in Freeport last evening. William Weaver of Polo returned home today after visiting at E Leggett's residence. Miss Clara Mernitz, trained nurse in La Mars Iowa, visiting her cousin William Mernitz, left for Minonk this morning.
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Pp. B. Coleman
Urbana
al. Eisenhauer
Marengo
R. J. Lang
Rock City
Freeport
William Weaver
Polo
Leggett
Clara ,Mernitz
la Mars
Iowa
William Mernitz
Minonk
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
Take DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills. They promptly relieve backache and weak back. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist 85 Stephenson St.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Coming events february activities at St Aloysius and venues
A list of social events and lectures in February and March includes German dances and card parties at St Pius hall, social dances by Prof Dawson at Lexington hall, theater nights such as The Fitting Dutchman and The Lion and The Mouse, university extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof Willett, bazaars at St Pius hall, a policemen’s ball, and numerous performances and moving pictures at local venues.
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St. Aloysius Society
St. Vincent’s Orphanage
St. Pius Hall
Prof. Dawson
Lexington Hall
Fannie Yeates Gehr
Wagner
Masonic Temple
Feoh
Iss
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
L. F
Germania Masquerade
University
FH. LL. Willett
Dawson
Lexington
Capernaum Shrine
Germania Society
H. J. Willett
University Extension
1. Willett
Stephenson County
Teacher’s Institute
Willett
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I. N. Coltrin
Clin
Ton
Cthe
Eleinoes
R. R. Fisher
Oregon
Grand Opera House
Human Hearts
Preston Downey
Willian H. Dean
Newark
Del
Mar
Dcestor
Gertie Laughlin
Ivydale
W. Va
Potter Drug & Chem. Props
Boston
Mass
Duer & Foll
Galena St
Freeport, Ill
Stephenson Co
Alaska
E &Ls
Valle
Lee
Joe
Aee
Fett
Ladies' Union
Lees
Pat Bens
Emia Ie
Batiste
Cellitis Impadellitte
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