Lincoln relation to liquor and temperance debated
A reader defends Abraham Lincoln against claims that he was a retail liquor dealer. The letter cites Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln by Leonard Swett and a New Salem store episode. The writer demands an editor apology and emphasizes Lincoln’s temperance stance and integrity.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Leonard Swett
Chicago
Swett
New Salem
Sangamon County
Local Masonic and Fraternal Lodge Meetings Schedule
Various fraternal groups including La Grande Lodge No AT A M and La Grande Lodge No 433 hold regular meetings weekly or biweekly at Elk's club and O F halls. Officers listed invite all visiting members to attend plus details for Knights of Pythias O E S and Women of Woodcraft gatherings.
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A. M
la Grande Lodge No
A.M
John C. Hodwin
W. M. Williams
la Grande Lodge
Rock
Elk’s Club
Det Street
Washington Avenue
Iine Brothers
Dagg. L. Biggers
Huch McCall
Rebekahs
Crystal Lodge No. 650
LO. O. F
Anna Alexander
N. G
Jennie M. Smith
Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No. 27
Castle Hall
Old Elk's Hall
Pythian
Alligob
Women OF Woodcraft—Grande Ronde Circle No. 47
I. C. O. F. Hall
Loe Robinson
G. M
Lizzie Ellsworth
Notice of Cedar Street Improvement District No. 26
La Grande Oregon city officials announce Cedar Street improvement in district No. 26. Ten days after service owners will see improvements laid with hares board sidewalk from Cedar Street south curb lines of C and A avenues. Estimated cost 320 dollars. council to meet October 12 1910 to consider levy and hold hearing for aggrieved parties.
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Common Council
la Grande
Oregon
Cedar Street
Commor Council
Hares Board
Grange plans October educational program at Grange Hall
The Blue Mountain Grange hosts an annual rural education meeting at Grange Hall on October 16 to improve rural schools and connect educators with patrons. County Supt. EH. Bragg coordinates teaching programs with prominent county teachers, music, and addresses by OC D Huffman R A Wilkerson W M Pierce and other leaders. Local press club notes and Muskingum college jubilee plans are also mentioned.
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The
Grange
Grange Hall
Blue Mountain Grange
State Grange
Bragg
OC. D. Huffman
Pomona Grange
R. A. Wilkerson
Riverside Grange
W. M. Pierce
C. A.C. Board of Regents
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People’s Forum
Cary
of the Fraternal Orders
Lodge
Neri Ackles
C. C. J. H. Keeney
la Grande Camp No
I. R. Snook
C. D. B. Cox
Jess Paul
C.C, R. L. Lincoln
O. E
Hope
O. E. CG
Mary A. Warnick
Pauline Ederlee
W. M
A. Lincoln
Observer
D. B. Cox
City of
Grangers Plan
Outlook Press Club
W. F. Gekeler
William Cullen Bryant
C. B. Pickens
J. R. Roberts
Ethe Huffman
Marts O
Ohio
Muskingum Academy
Pioneera of
Marietta
Taft
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Alfred T. Perry
Holland
Union County
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