Real Lincoln tale sparks Grigsby ire in Indiana episode
The excerpt recounts a controversial 1854 wedding tale featuring Abraham Lincoln as a participant in a backwoods mock ceremony. It describes Abe subduing a stubborn ox and the Grigsby family’s anger, with Satirist insults aimed at William Grigsby and other locals as Jesse W. Weir notes the episode amid Indiana to Illinois travel.
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Grigsby
Crawford
Washington
Gentryville
Grigsbys
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Lincoln's Indiana to Illinois Move and Anecdotes
The article recounts Lincoln family migration from Indiana to Illinois in 1830 after Abe's twenty first birthday, including early hardships such as an ox escape and Abe riding the animal’s tail to recover it. It notes satirical jests about Abe and details humorous and perilous travel scenes and a dog rescue by Lincoln.
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John Johnston
William Grigsby
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Gentryville
James Gentry
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Tuwmham
Bob
Pigeon Creek
William Jones
Herndon
Real Estate Transfers from Jefferson County
A series of property transfers listed by block and section include Ashael Bronson to Horace T Woodard in Madison se 4 sec 15 and James W Bronson to Ashael Bronson in sec 15 with sol4. LM Barrett to O E Countryman in Wyoming Ol Countryman to S F Shaffer and Geo T Austin to Helen M Austin in sec 15 Tale. D Magee to E OC Morrison lot 66 Davidsons add Monticello. John Klick to Joseph Dostal lots 15 16 17 bik 1 Oxford Junction. Frank Powlista to Joseph Vohska lot 1 lk 2 Oxford Junction. John Vernon to Ora J Taylor land in sec 23 Fairview. Charles Bronson to Rickey Persons lot 3 bik 14 Oxford Junction.
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Horace T Wooodard
Madison
James W Bronson
LM Barrett
Countryman
Wyoming
Ol Countryman
S F Shaffer
Geo T Austin
Helen M Austin
Magee
Morrison
Davidson
Monticello
John Klick
Joseph Dostal
Excursion Ticket Sale For Saengerbund Event
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets to Dubuque for one fare on July 22 with return until July 28 to support the Saengerbund of the northwest. One Minute Cough Cure brings relief after a swallow.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R.y
Dubuque
Saengerbund
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve touted as cure all
An old newspaper ad extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as an absolute cure for skin diseases and claims a Mich. man was cured after twenty years of piles. It also parrots sensational health claims about royal deafness and cautions readers about awning care in rain.
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Reuben
A. L. Wooster
Osseo
Mich
DeWitt
J. H. Bacher & Co
Ideal Cough Remedy Endorsed by Officials and Clergy
James L. Francis of Chicago praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal cough and lung remedy used for five years in his family. Rev John Burgus of Keokuk commends it for rapid relief after fifty years in ministry. Also notes a priestly donor dies in Market Bosworth poorhouse. DeWitt’s Colic & Cholera Cure advertised for cramps and diarrhoea relief. The Indianapolis Journal quips about trains and governance.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
J. H. Bacher & Co
Nickel Plate excursion tickets to Buffalo sale set
In Buffalo July 7 to 11 teachers and friends are advised that Nickel Plate Road has arranged for round trip tickets at 12 dollars with a 2 dollar membership fee. Tickets go on sale July 5 and 6 with liberal return limits. for details contact J Y Calahan Chicago. 49w The natives of Africa gorged themselves with watermelons as early as 2500 B C.
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J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago, Ill
Buffalo
N. Y
Nickel Plate Road
J. Y
Africa
Dr Hand colic cure and teething lotion for babies
Advertisement notes Dr Hand's Colic cure at 25 cents per bottle for immediate relief of infant colic by removing wind and calming nerves. Teething Lotion also offered at 25 cents to soothe pain. Sold by all druggists. Mrs Micawber line ends the fragment with a quip about waiting for something to turn up.
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Dr. Hand
De Witt's Little Early Risers Liver Pills
An advertisement extols De Witt's Little Early Risers as liver pills that overcome obstinate constipation. The copy stresses that poor blood from constipation leads to bad health and premature aging, promoting the product by J. H. Bacher & Co.
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de Witt
J. H. Bacher & Co
Grace Howe McKinley Honored Student at Mount Holyoke
Miss Grace Howe McKinley niece of former governor McKinley is described as a college student at Mount Holyoke.
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Grace Howe McKinley
McKinley
Mount Holyoke College
Electric Bitters Aids Irving Man Kidney Trouble
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving reports long years of severe kidney pain and bladder issues. After trying various cures he used Electric Bitters and experienced rapid relief. The advertisement promotes the tonic for kidney and liver troubles with instant results marketing at 50 cents a large bottle through J. H. Bacher & Co.'s drug store.
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Fred Miller
Irving, Jr
J. H. Bacher & Co
New buildings under way at Cripple Creek valued at $796,300
Cripple Creek reports ongoing construction with two new structures valued at 796 300 dollars. The estimate reflects anticipated costs for development and associated infrastructure. Local officials note the project aims to boost the town’s economy and housing stock.
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Cripple Creek
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Mrs DeYoung
Mrs R DeYoung of Middleburg Iowa says she has used One Minute Cough Cure for six years for herself and children and considers it the quickest acting and most satisfactory cough remedy she has ever used. J H Bacher Co.
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J.H. Bacher & Co
Teething Lotion Endorsed by Springfield Mother
An 1892 Springfield item features Mrs Judson Boynton praising Dr Hand's Teething Lotion for relieving gum pain and swelling in her child and notes Dr Hand remedies are sold by druggists for 25 cents. The passage includes a London editor's note and mentions One Minute Cough Cure as a universal cough remedy. Around 10 000 Americans visit England yearly.
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Springfield
Dr. Hand
Promising Salve Sells For 25 Cents At Local Shop
A cure all salve advertised to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles with money back guarantee. Sold by J. H. Bacher & Co.
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J. H. Bacher & Co
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