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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
6
A collection of excerpts and references to Lincoln’s speeches and related notes, including Independence Hall 1811 remarks, the First Inaugural Address of 1861, a Baltimore Bible gift from 1864, and a 1362 General Orders stressing Sunday rest for soldiers. The passages reflect themes of unity, faith, moral guidance, and national duty.
The piece recounts how Abraham Lincoln spent summers near the capital in the Anderson cottage within the Soldiers’ Home grounds. He rode daily to the White House, valued simple comforts, and accepted a cavalry escort for safety, even when preferring moments of quiet. A sudden Chickamauga victory prompted a swift ride from his cottage to the White House.
Washington visitors view Lincoln’s summer home four miles north of the White House with a view toward the Capitol dome visible through a city gap. The piece recounts Lincoln’s remarking kindness to Seward and a rare moment of swearing prompted by Civil War telegrams involving Burnside and Rosecrans at Jonesboro.
A possibly 1848 lithograph of Abraham Lincoln hangs in a Lewiston law office. The image, believed to be a campaign portrait from 1860, shows a younger Lincoln with a facsimile autograph and notes. provenance is uncertain, with tale of a barberful hair moment and later idealization in the lithograph.
The Lincoln Tower attached to Christ Church in Southwark London commemorates Abraham Lincoln. It honors emancipation by Lincoln with a Washington room and a spire once showing stars and stripes. Inaugurated July 4 1876 funded mainly by Hall and Dodge from English sixpences and American dimes.
During Civil War days Lincoln filled idle waits at the War Department by reading aloud humorous newspaper pieces. He enjoyed Orpheus C Kerr from Mackerelville and Petroleum V Nasby letters. Artemus Ward lectures impressed him, especially Nasby’s jokes about the post office at Confederate Cross Roads and the generals’ shortcomings.
The article recalls David R. Locke Nasby and his wartime writings that mocked war events and praised oil wealth in Pennsylvania. Lincoln cherished Nasby’s quips and once invited him to Washington after Locke visited Quincy Illinois in 1858 and later met the president for a memorable hour.
In a defiant message, the speaker declares resilience against hostile attacks and asserts continued effort to do their best. They state that eventual vindication or downfall will not be swayed by opposition or public utterances, invoking Abraham Lincoln.
Joe Mitchell Chapple quotes McDowell recalling President Lincoln in Affairs at Washington. McDowell praises Lincoln’s simplicity, equality, Christian ethic, and willingness to help the humble, calling him a patriot who united a nation despite party divides.
An 1860s correspondence reveals Abraham Lincoln trusted Thurlow Weed, Albany Journal editor, to discuss cabinet picks and political strategy. Weed accompanied Lincoln for talks in Springfield and advised on governors and state cabinets, while Lincoln shaped national choices with his own notes and stories.
John Summerfield Staples served as Abraham Lincoln’s military substitute during the Civil War. His Stroudsburg grave bears inscription noting his service, died 1888 at age 43, with G. A. R. marker and post 150. Residents recall Staples as Lincoln’s battlefield representative and the president’s quiet use of a substitute.
Walter N. Thompson M D advertises Diseases of the Eye and Throat a Specialty. He promotes electricity as a painless bloodless method for removing enlarged tonsils and for treating catarrh and hay fever.
George W Buff and W P Stratton announce legal services in all matters. Based in the Citizens Trust building with special focus on collections and careful attention to all business.
OW Lindley attorney at law offers services on N. Side up-stairs with attention to all legal business in the office location notice.
Attorney at law offers prompt handling of legal business including collections and probate. Specializes in money lending on long or short terms with easy terms. Office located on ground floor of Sullivan State Bank building.
Hays and Hays filed a legal action against Sullivan State Bank seeking payment or resolution of claims. The filing targets the bank's disputed loan or financial matter and requests court intervention. The case involves the law firm representing the plaintiffs and the bank as defendant.
Business entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. W L Laurent and Ina A G McNabb announce legal services in suites 4 and 6 Citizens Trust Building Shelburn, office in Citizens Trust Co Building. Will practice in all state courts and other courts as needed. Old phone 76-03.
Notary Public Co A Price operates from Hunt's Drug Store on West Side, offering official authentication and certification services in the local area.
Jas R Brown and S Schroeder jointly operate as the owners of Sullivan county’s sole abstract books. They specialize in examining and perfecting titles and managing and settling estates with careful attention. Office located in Dr Crowder building on East Side.
Walter F Wood attorney at law and Chas D Hunt Gilbert W Gambill announce that all business entrusted to Hunt Gambill will receive careful and prompt attention. Office over National Bank corner Washington and Main streets.
An attorney advertises availability for practice in all courts with office on the north side square upstairs.
Dr C C Howard a graduate of Indiana Veterinary College operates from Parks and Knotts livery barn in Sullivan Indiana offering veterinary services to local animals.
Doctor George Knapp of Vincennes announces office hours on the third Friday of each month at the Davis House. Residents may visit for consultation or appointments during the designated times.
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