Anecdotes Highlight a Young Lincoln on the Circuit
The piece recalls Abraham Lincoln as a friendly, easily approachable lawyer on the circuit. It recounts a joke about his examination methods, his lean, nomadic life between counties, simple dress and habits, and a memorable Danville 1858 meeting where he and Judge Davis were seen in bed apparel.
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Lincoln
David Davis
Bloomington
Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Judge Logan
Springfield
JupGep Logan
Blackstone
Chitty
Eighth Circuit
Sangamon
Logan
Tazewell
Woodford
McLean
Dewitt
Champaign
Vermillion
Flo
A. Lincoln
Illinois
Danville
Great West
Judge Davis
Lawyer Lincoln
Satan
Grand Musical Festival at Clear Lake Park Opens August
The annual Grand Musical Festival at Clear Lake Park runs August 17 to 28 with top acts including the Slayton Jubilee Singers Magnolia Male Quartet Colored Lady Quartet Nolan Washington and the Ainsworth Orchestra. Excursion trains start August 23 from Monticello with round trips at 2.00 and concert admission included. De Witt's Little Early Risers promoted by J W Bacher & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake Park
Slayton Jubilee Singers
Magnolia
Colored Lady Quartette
Nolan YT
Washington
Whistler
Bass Robinson
Chas, Moore
Edward Thomas
Mae Estella Acton
Edith Adams
Anna Lee Darnbrough
Jeanne Scott
J. Arthur Loining
Ainsworth
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Monticello
Iowa
Clear Lake
Moses IX The Passover Chronicle
The passage recounts Moses demanding release of Hebrew slaves, ten plagues, and the final Passover night. The plague of death strikes Egypt's firstborns across both people and animals, prompting Pharaoh to urge the Hebrews to depart with their flocks and offerings as they seek freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Israel
Egypt
Pharaoh
Straitway
Aaron
Nickel Plate to Cleveland for Knights of Pythias encampment
Passengers traveling via the Nickel Plate Road to Cleveland can take a specially priced rail option during the Biennial Encampment. Tickets go on sale August 22 to 24 at 8.50 dollars, Chicago to Cleveland and return, valid for return until August 31, with reduced rates compared to competing lines. J Y Calahan, Gen. Agent, Chicago.
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Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland
Knights of Pythias
Uniform Bank
Chicago
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Milwaukee & St. Paul
B’y
North Dakota
Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’yseptsc
Gen’l
Chicago, Il
Iowa
Minnehaha Lake
Illinois Central
Cedar Falls
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa Falls
Manchester
A.G. Pato.rr
Cairo
Winds Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
New Orelans
Alden
Sioux City
Inclusie
Southern Homeseeker's Guide
Town
Merry
A.G
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
Skene
I. C
RK. R
J. I
M Bursa P. A
Crops and Weather in Iowa During Warm Week
Des Moines reports the warmest week of the season with light rainfall except heavy showers in Appanoose and parts of south central Iowa. Corn damage noted but not heavy. unstacked grain progress good. oats yield below standard weight. yields vary by region. notices on threshing and harvest excursions. Queen Victoria's limited mobility noted with assistance.
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Central Station
Des Moines
Appanoose County
South Central District
Vintage patent medicine ad and local notices
An array of patent medicine pitches praises Electric Bitters for liver and bilious fevers and One Minute Cough Cure as a safe immediate remedy for children. It mentions Mrs Katherine Reed of Sisterville WV becoming wealthy from a oil on a farm after years of poverty. Various testimonials cite G & C headache capsules and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for pains and skin issues. A note on Austrian sea depth appears among the health ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine G. Reed
Sisterville
W. Va
J. N. Bacher & Co
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Montstell Stal Bank
National Bank
Farwell
F. M. Hicks
H. M. Carpenter
Safe Deposit Boxes
Dp. E. Pond
Notary Public
Repregenta
North America
Hartford
North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
New York
Bates
Jones County
Manote Ano
Bateman & Laing
Eagle Drug Store
A Kempf
Deutsche Apotheke
J. H. Bacher & Co
Omaha
Burlington
San Francisco
Los Angles
California
J. Francis
Pass'r Ag't
Neb
Jesse W. Weir
Herndon
American Press Association
Grand Musical Festival
de Witt
J. W. Bacher & Co
H. G. Waite
Hyssop
J. Hi, Bacher & Co
J. T. Bacher & Co
Queen Victoria
Electric Bitters
Baptists
United States
Julia Camp
Mediterranean Sea
J. HW. Bacher & Co
Great Pile
J. Hl. Bacher & Co
J. Gunderman
Dimondals
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives Junction
Tn Grippe
Bucklen
Arnica
Steel Range
Eastwood & Chase
New York Weekly Tribune
Monticello Express
THE
Geo. W. Best
Tribune Building
New York City
TribNne
Undertakers
M. D. Sackett
Scotch Grove
Naro Eon, O
Hand Medicine Co
Dr. Hand
Arthur Simmons
England
J. H., Bacher & Co
Lord Bacon
J. I. Bacher & O
Illinois Central R. &. Homeseekers
John Wedderburn & CO
Washington, D. C
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