Lincoln’s defense of a client in 1558 courtroom scene
In Beardstown a young man faced murder charges and a mother begged Abraham Lincoln for help. Lincoln, moved by pity, joined the defense, challenged key moonlit testimony, and persuaded a jury to acquit the defendant Armstrong after a five-hour deliberation, highlighting Lincoln’s compassionate, formidable courtroom power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Abril Lincoln
Beardstown
Lincoln
Alt
Willam Armstrong
Metersburg
Menard County
Celt
Mitaker
Morris
Mita ‘Ker
Armstrong
Mitzker
Lewis
Hexas Armstrane
Mr. Taincoin
Selovk
Iigen
Mitker
Mituker
Linen
Gosling
Hle
Wrother
Listsquin
Iselin Ridge area notes and local sports roundup
County town news reports Indiana business caller George Jones of Ridge Supply, Illness recovery of Mrs Caleman, and the region facing idle mines due to rail car shortages. It covers institute events, a double header basketball game, Elders Ridge and Salisbury matches with disputed final score, and local accidents including Bertha Wardrop’s jaw injury and Blair Marshall’s slate-dump incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Ridge Supply Company
Indiana
Tselin
Presbyterian
Elders Ridge
Clarksburg
Mary Rose
Iselin Rtdge Supply
Salisbury
Iselin
Saltsburg
Eilders Ridge Vocasional
Indianat Aibletley
Bacon
Walter Iiwing
Culbertson
Presbyterian Church
Bertha Wardrop
Ealing
Timo
Blair Marshall
Lowry
Robert McConville
Amputation Considered After Medical Examination
The patient would have to be amputated\. A specialist recently examined Mmbh and it is said the trouble can be remedied.
Measles spread as Covode area reports cases
Measles cases total thirteen in the Covode vicinity with residents noting visitors such as Twila Blakeley in Hamilton last Sabbath and Carrie Beck visiting Punxsutawney. Mrs J F Blakeley hosted the Fancy Work Club while Wyant and Sutter families hosted or visited through the week. Calderwood coal opening employs some local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvie
Twila Blakeley
Hamilton
Blair Gaul
Cleveland
Carrie Beck
Punxautawney
Wyant
J. F. Blakeley
Fancy
Calderwood
Indiana and Diamondville Residents Visit in Town
A series of brief social notes record visits and calls from Diamondville Indiana Punxsutawney Williamsport and nearby towns. Names include Clymer Misses Long Grace Coy and Eithel Meekins Mrs Alfred Rees Mrs St Clair and others with daily weekend and midweek visits to relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mima. Long
Grace Coy
Eithel Meekins
Diamondville
A. F. Roser
Punxsutawney
Arthur
Chester Long
Frank Phythyon
Indiana
Thomas Kirkman
John Charlton
James Kirkman
Wil Hampport
St. Clair
Josephine
Louise Miller
Indiana Normal
Alfred Rees
J. Dearolph
Merle Verwvine
Biles
White
A. J. Tong
William Rafferty
Merle
Olive Minto
N. W. Shank
Harper
Merle White
Alex Good
W. N. Templeton
Reed
W. D. Bowser
Parkers Landing
J. H. Mack
M.W. Shank
Harrison Lydick
Harve Hetrick
Williamsport
Local social notes and upcoming events in Nickletown
Local residents from Gipsy Pennydale and nearby areas were seen visiting relatives and friends across the week. Events include the Musical Merry Makers scheduled for Thursday evening February to entertain readers, a vocational school corn judging trip to Harrisburg, and high school instructors’ conference in Indiana. Plans for farmers meetings with speakers from State College are announced for later dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Widdowson
Grisemore
Samuel Yoder
Johnstown
Henry Ni¢ewonger
Gladys
Helen Moorhead
John Smith
T. D. Stephens
Archie Stewart, Jr
State College
Helen Stewart
Pittsburg
Paul Fowler
Jeannette
J. M. Stewart
Saliaburg
Rev. Moore
Clymer
Houck Hotel
Ira Myers
John Myers
Sabbia'is
J. D. Stephens
May
Jainzie Niecgwanger
Indiana Hospital
Lillian Redding
Diayton
Harrisburg
Annie HE. Warner
Richard
Pennydale
J. W. Warner
Hartman
Saltsburg
Iselin
Iseling
Saltsbury
Walter Hwing
Administrator's Notice for Estate of 7 A McKirland
Letters of administration issued for the estate of 7 A McKirland of West Wheatfield Township. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted must make prompt payment. J M Wardsville, Administrator c t 4 Blacklick Rd 1, December 20 2016.
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R Tomb
A. McKirland
West Wheatfieid Township
J. M. Wardsvild
C. T
Blacklick R. D
Hoosier Cabinets Sale Highlighted by Manufacturer Rebate Offer
A damaged OCR fragment touts Hoosier Witchen Cabinets as top quality and mentions an extraordinary drawing card with a nonseat to reductions on the Coos ier Special. The text is garbled but centers on a promotional price cut and sales pitch for kitchen cabinets.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Lincoln
County Town News
Wayne Rigg & Co. Jewelers and Engravers
Indiana, Penna
Penn Run
East Run
George Buterbaugh
BR. Myers
Shelocta
Charlotte McCune
Greensburg
Amanda Irwin
Hillsdale
John Langham
Ira Douglass
Adda Iarnsworth
Wat. Johnston
Wranes Alines
Teachers’ Institute
Prof
Allison
Miss Sloan
Avonmore
Christian Endeavor
Annie Wine
Mary Carson
J. W. Robinson
W. Piper
Joln Fletcher
Truxall
Saltstreat
Sara Kunkle
Covode
Nickletown
Logan Lowman
Clarence Lowman
Gipsy
M. A. Lowman
Samuel Burkett
W. A. Shankle
Big Run
Mary Smiley
John
Anna Belle Reichmiller
Mary Boucher
Deckers Point
Waova Hamilton
Wilda Burkett
Marshall Hamilton
Linnie Smith
Merry Makers
Farmers Bank of Indiana
Hesoorces
Livatis Sid
West
Indiana, Pa
Bell
the Savings & Trust Co. of
Hoosier Special
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