Lincoln and Shields Duel That Shaped Lincoln's Embarrassment
A long account recounts Lincoln contest with James Shields, the infamous Rebecca letters, and the duel on Bloody Island in 1842. It ends with Lincoln's claim the episode remains his most embarrassing moment, despite the rival's threats and public intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rebecca
Fife
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd Brora Serre
Julie Jane
Shields
Lincoln
Lynce
Simeon Tea
Cls
Sangamo
Springfield
Treney
Bank
James Shields
Bachelor
Fallas
Alton
Lincolm
Bloody Island
Carl Sandburg
Sangamo Journal
Mr. Shields
Lincoln- Shields
Land-O-Hills Directory Listings Include Local Service Stations
Land-O-Hills directory notes service stations in Rainelle West Virginia with listings for JOHNNIE'S ESSO SERVICENTER and Abe & Delivery, including phone contact. The notice implies roadside tire assistance and basic fueling options in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie's
ESSO
Bice Abe
Rainelle
W. Va
Spear
Proves Doctor Wrong as Immigrant Turns 100
Maria C. Lindstrom, a Swedish immigrant in Chicago, was told two years ago by a doctor she had three months to live. She will celebrate her 100th birthday Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maria C. Lindstrom
Sweden
US Sells Spain Surplus Produce
Madrid signed an agreement worth 64.8 million dollars for American surplus farm produce. Since last April Spain’s contracted total reaches 11.792 million. The United States will loan 60 percent long term, while 40 percent funds market development and other official exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
United States
GOP Fashion Note in Skirts
Four California delegates to the national conference of Republican women wore white poodle cloth skirts trimmed with a GOP elephant design. Mrs Ganell Baker of Pomona led the group and hopes clubs will sell the skirts to finance campaigns this year. An elephant skirt jeweled will be a gift to Mrs Mamie Kishenhower.
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Los Angeles
California
National Conference of Republican Women
Ganell Baker
Pomona
Mamie Kisen' Hower
Baker
Juveniles Admit Robbing Stores
In St. Albans West Virginia three boys aged 16 and 17 confessed to burglarizing a surplus store on U.S. 60. Police say they also took blame for three West Side robberies last week totaling about $1000 in merchandise. The youths were jailed on breaking and entering charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Albans
W. Va. Wi
Ben Sparks
Elton Johnson
St.Albans
U.S. 60
West Side
GE Employees Seen With Higher Earnings by 1966
General Electric President Ralph J. Cordiner says GE workers may average $8,000 to $9,000 a year by 1966 as automation raises the share of jobs requiring higher education and skills. He noted current average earnings are about $5,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York General Electric
Ralph J. Cordiner
el Employes
Economic Club of
New York
Boyles Named Chairman of Safety Coordinators
Col. Raymond W. Boyles, superintendent of the West Virginia Department of Public Safety, was named chairman of the Southern Conference of State Safety Coordinators. Maj. M. W. Kimbrough and secretary T. Bone King were named vice chairman and secretary respectively. About 7,000 delegates from 42 states attend a three day Southern safety conference in Atlanta, ending tomorrow.
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Atlanta
Southern Conference of
Col
Raymond W. Boyles
West Virginia
Rhee urged third term protests in Seoul parade
In Seoul labor unionists marched in the capital carrying banners and chanting for 8 year old President Rhee to seek a third term in this summer's elections. Rhee, offered renomination at a Liberal Party convention, said he wishes to retire for a younger man but will heed public opinion.
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Rhee
Lee
Seon
Liberal Party
Service She Was Kied in Her Lore
A fragment describes a ritual or incident with a sulter mentioned, though readable details are limited. The note centers on a service or lore related event and hints at a harming act without clear names or dates.
Two Obituaries and A Thank You Note
James Madison Hale aged 73 of Epperly dies in a local hospital. Funeral at Sunset Memorial Park conducted by Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home with services at 2 30 pm Wednesday March Tth. Nest Bolen aged 65 of Lester dies at home. Funeral at residence 2 pm Wednesday March Tth with Rev Hungate officiating. Burial Webb Cemetery Maple Meadow. Cards of Thanks express gratitude to Rev Mark W Wolfe and the Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home for condolences and flowers.
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Hale Hale
James Madison
Epperly
Quesenberry and Webb
Vance Drive
Sunset Memorial Park
Quesenberry
Beral Bolen Bolen
Nest
Lester
Melton
Hungate
Webb Cemetery
Maple Meadow
Cochran
Clinton League
Werbert Milam
Johnny Cochran
Steve Birchfield
Burk
Bill Trail
MelNton Mortuary
Jesse J. Childers
Mark W. Wolfe
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
Cearly
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Peggy
Ruth Painter Randall
Cathleen
Jeffca
Erin
Francis
Linfran
Coln
Mary Todd
Tady
Ereland
Land-O-Hills
East Rainelle Jewelers
P.O
East Rainelle
FE. Smith Jr
Wills Grocery
Quinwood
Rupert Block
St EE
Rupert
Vipperman Construction CO
the Meadows Lumber Co
Dial
Jeffrey Manufacturing Company
Comlete
Madison
Madison Chamber OF Commerce Merchants Division
Maytag Company
Ashland
Cali Rainelle
East Raimelle
Automobile Supplies & Parts
Crookshanks ‘Garage
Pondac
S - Rupert
Rupert Super Market
Frozen Fonds
Morton
Philco
Starcher
Carl Ralnelle
Charmeo
Lacudrie
Raleigh Cleaners & Laundry
I Cedar St
Beckley
Alerations
Clothing
Steppay Dry Cleaners
Kanawha St. Beckley
W.va
Jay Riley
Spramie W. Va
Comipitte
Don’s Home & Auto
Supply
Ralph Bennett
AMOCO
Aries Ccesro
C&h Drive
Route 60
Hazel Jones
Lawrence
Haines
W. Wa
Ford
Rupert. W. Va
Johnnie South Kanawha
Kanawha St
Pierce Supply & Equipment. CO
le Springs
FW. Va
Television Broadcasting Cos. & Stations
Woay - TV
ABC
Dumont
Bowman Distributing CO
Raineile
Gulf Petroleum Products
Batten & “Bes
Terminal Hotel & Restaurant CO
O.R
GF. Smith
Feed & Fertilizers
Clear Creek Lumber & Supply Co. Lumber & jBuiding
Rina Chow Flour
Rupert, W
Walker’s Furniture
Callison’s
General Automotive Repairs
Road Service Auto Parts & Accessories
W. A
Bi” Callison
Kone Rainelle
Charmee
Lowe Bros. Electric CO
Johnstown Reed, Beckley, W. Va
Norge
Louise Baker
Cleveland
Keyser
Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Douglas
Bryant Js South
t_Beath
Reekiey
Mee
James C. Griffith
Quesenberry & Webb
Funeral ‘Home, Inc
Vamee
Amose
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home Ambulance Service
Neville
R. C. Egnor
Rock OF Ages
Gee
Fred Davis
Sears Onsmens Co
Peping
Harper
Beckiey
Beckley Ice and Feed Co
Prince H
W. E. Ery
Henry Jones
Worvics Tench
Erricien Dinvicday
Halstead
Eevice
South Oakwood Dia
Jennings
Pam
Ashworth Firestone
Prince ST. Ee
Jennings St
Nsa Mountain -State
Mutual of Omaha
Combs St
Elen Slind
Lewis Transfer & Stora Abe Acent
United Dia Eas Beckley
Wanlea
Preress Pack
Walter's Insurance Agency
McCorkle
South Charleston
Combs Beckley
Swan Cafe
Stanley
Kay
Pousevelle
Epepings
Clayton Conklin
Sophia
Prince Street
Donald]Barnes
Stamford
Rice
Pan
Miele Nelp
Buckeye Coal & Coke
Mullens
Coormnpany
W. C. -Aibing
Botel
E. Davenport
Robinson Ave
Barberton, Ohio
Guam
RPM
James Lae
Beckley Hoi
Cook's
Kelly Nottinghi
Salem Road
Oak Hill
Bud Lovell
Servier
Sinaneas
W. B. Jones
Rene
Roy A. Jones
Ah L
J. H Stinson
Timothy Hay
Carl Foperly
Crow
As.c
Jean
Norman Shanklin
Rurnlime
Ri Berkley
D. B. Stover
Carroll Clifton
Scarro
Ronn
Sarro
Berkshire
Hampshire
Big Bone
Poland
China
OIC Stoats
Eddie Pack
Hedrick Street
Melvin
Dunksey
Sprague
Einankley
Daniel
Glen Daniel
Dai
Hereford
Dal
Markey Center & Delicatessen
Cook's Poultry Fem
Ee Spiece
Ford Tractors
Frasi
Cis
Prosper
Alture
Rainetie
Pasa
Furnte Lure Ture Company
Dia
Kesler
Mt. Hope
W & M Furniture
Gravely
Gravely Tractor
Princeton
Prince Stya
Zenith
Westinghouse
Sosinlin Sdécoe
New
Westinghous Ie
Beckley Music & Electric Coq
South Fayette St. Dia
By Pass
South Fayette St
Modern Furniture Co
Betta
Tee
J J. Lomb
Tad Ave
Bopeming
Maxwell & Keyser
Plumbing & Hesting
Plumbing Supplien & Dapuie
Peinen
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