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Abe and Samson Vie in county strongman duel
In Sangamon county Abe and Samson Traylor clash in a famed wrestling contest at the Traylor cabin. Regulators raid the village aimed at Drake-run liquor. the preacher and group defend, capture raiders, and calm the scene with quick justice. A victory for Abe bonds the community as a baby arrives at the Traylor home and letters reveal growing ties and Lincoln’s influence.
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Abe
Berry
Samson Traylor
Traylor
St .Louis
Biggs
Missourey
Tennessee
Ave
Philemon Mortis
Alexander Ferguson
Martin Waddell
Robert Johnson
Joshua Miler
Jock Kelso
Samuel Amm
John McNell
Samson
Elgo
Ferguson
Aqu Rutledge
Radford
Sarah Traylor
Sainson
Walla
Bricker
Navy
Barry, Needles
Alexanfer Ferguson
Ofamson
Stephen Nucklea
Harry Needles
Sarah
St Louis
Stephem Myelkies
Tila
James Butingare
Riteam
Tor
Mis
Onstott
Locely Wother
Prairies
Abe Lincoln
Abes
Jack Ketse
Ramson
Harrey
Mujor Stuart
Springfeld
Bim Kelso
Samuel