Lincoln's Youth and Early Manhood Expedition tale
A memoir recounts Lincoln and a companion journeying from Illinois to Pekin and Peoria after a Civil War era outbreak. They bury fallen men, evade pursuing forces, and travel by canoe then raft selling their boat, sharing meals with frontier hosts while recalling hardships and humor along the Illinois River and sand ridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Wyatt
Atkinson
Gratist’s
Posey
Early
White@Water
Wis
Bad Axe
Henry
Peoria
Pekin
Gin
Havana
Petersburg
Lincoln's Early Speech and Midway Political Stance
Lincoln considers and briefly runs for the Sangamon county legislature amid party realignments in the Jackson era. A. Y. Ellis recalls Lincoln in mixed attire canvassing Island Grove and delivering a speech declaring simple policies in a crowded, partisan scene.
Prohibition Meeting Amid Lamp Oil Hazard
Mrs Henry Hartling of the city area was fatally burned in a lamp related accident as a prohibition meeting was underway six miles from town. The incident centered on removing a lamp and concerns about saturated oil sparked the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hartling
Questions and rumors swirl over Sullivan county politics
A diffuse column of questions targets local politics in Sullivan county. The piece asks who profits from the county committee, why roads and crossings remain muddy, and whether election practices and spending, including mining town bills, are transparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Riggs
M .Wolfe
Sullivan County
Rich
Col. Taylor
John . A. Curry
Woterr
Hatry's George Huff's Baby Improves On Sick List
Local notes report George Huff's infant patient on the sick list but improving at this writing. Miscellaneous items include Mrs. Lizzie Huff visiting Mrs. Dan Rusk, and Ira Huff calling on Miss Myrtle Street last week. A bar discussion emerges among Holiness folks. Clan Parker plans a move to a farm west of Fairbanks. Frank Rockenfield and Ira Huff feature in brief social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Huff
Holiness Ple
Lizzie Huff
Dan Rusk
Clan Parker
Fairbanks
Frank Rockenfield
Ira Huff
Local Labor Office Seeks Move for New Bakery at Coney A Hutt
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate labor officials and Moore's new bakery plan to relocate to a site near Coney A Hutt. Further details unclear. confirms intent to move and local business activity.
Elks Plan Tuesday Musical Evening by Troubadors Company
Sullivan lodge of Elks presents a Tuesday evening musical at the Elks hall featuring the Troubadors Amusement Company. Performers include Michael Briglia and Vivlin Soloist, Antonia Milano, Nichol Briglia, Felica DeLuca, and Edith Miller. Admission for Elks members and families is fifty cents. tickets are with the ladies' social club. A dance follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Troubadors Amusement Company
Michael Briglia
Vivlin
Antonia Milano
Nichol Briglia
Felica DeLuca
Edith Miller
Diary of a Woman in Love with Two Men
A diary excerpt shows a woman torn between Emerson and her husband Frank. She grapples with longing, fear, and social duties while walking two miles, shopping with Nan, and attending a club. She dreams of independence on a farm yet fears heartache and social consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Emerson
Matilda
Nan
Nanjs
Dreas
Local Marriage Licenses Listed in Brief Notices
Marriage licenses granted for Reese Benefiel to Minnie Winniman and William Harvey Tyson to Myrtle Pearl Simpson. Also listed are unions for Roy G. Bolinger and Wadie Jane Wile ey. Cap Arthur Dulaney and Della Racey. Thomas Maxwell and Minnie Dun. Orson Willard and Marjorie Bene field. Additional marriages include James A. Colwell to Stella Langford. Epenetus W. Arnett to Mary Ann Boon. Alonzo Deckard to Maggie Parks. Thomas Hancock to Gertrude Bell. Emerson B. Phillips to Elizabeth K E verett. Edward F. Long to Edna Belle Biddle. William Loutis Phipps to Iva Belle Mahan. Thomas Shields to Bertha Russell. Henry Hart to Ada May Dudley. Frank L. Swartz to Jennie Wilson. Hud Watson to Louise Fisk. Charles E. Orr to Kizzie Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Benefiel
Minnie Winniman
William Harvey Tyson
Myrtle Pearl Simpson
Roy G. Bolinger
Wadie Jane Wiley
Cap Arthur Dulaney
Della Racey
Thomas Maxwell
Minnie Dun
Ors
N Willard
Marjorie B. Benefield
James A. Colwell
Stella Langford
Epenetus W. Arnett
Mary Ann Boon
Alonzo
Deckard
Maggie Parks
Thomas Hancock
Gertrude Bell
Emerson B. Phillips
Elizabeth KE. Everett
Edward F. Long
Edna
New Suits Versus McCrury and Others Filed
Court docket lists mechanic liens in Welvern V. Jennings and Mesha V. Jennings against George W. McCrury and others, with Citizens' Trust Company named. Also Bolinger sues Boston parties on note. Riddells face divorce suit, and Rolla Houpt seeks divorce from Lizzie Houpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welvern
Jennings
George W. McCrury
William Scott
Citizens’ Trust Comany
Mesha
Charles B. Bolinger
James H. Boston
Edward Boston
Sherman Riddell
Rose Riddell
Rolla Houpt
Lizzie Houpt
James Curtis Read. Notable local resident dies at 62
James Curtis Read, a well known citizen, died at his home in the southwest part of town last Tuesday night after years of paralysis and lung trouble. He was 62 and lived in Sullivan county most of his life. Survived by his wife and son Ed Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
James Rutledge
New Salem
Rutledge
Abe
New Salem Literary Society
R. B. Rutledge
James
Mr. Rutledge
Jackson
Clay
Calhoun
Sangamon County
Illinois
Jones
Offutt
Spring Creek
Dennis Hanks
James. Curtis
Gratitude to Sullivan Democrats After Campaign
A local note from Abhay expressing thanks to Sullivan Democrats for support and promising to do his best. He acknowledges the campaign efforts of Noblette and others and notes the contest with his opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onty
Abhay
Qypt Mata
Maglette
Noblette
Real Estate Transfers Across Curry and Gill Counties
A long list of real estate transfers shows multiple deeds: John D. Hilli to James H Hill in Curry. Isaac H Woodsmall to James E Collins in Curry. Joseph P Pierson to George McNabb, 48 acres in Gill. Reoree McNabb to J A Hoseman, 328 in Geo McNabb to A L Nichols 10 acres in Gill. and numerous other transfers in Gill, Cass, Shelburn, Sullivan, Hamilton, and Jackson counties, including several lot and land parcels and mixed assignments among individuals and small firms. The entries reflect a busy period of property exchanges and conveyances throughout the region.
Musical Lyric Glee Club Performance at Local High School
The Lyric Glee Club presents a March 21 concert at the high school. The male quartette and a lady reader perform, promising a strong highlight on the program. John Knotts is ill with neuralgia. Pierce Woods, ill at Lake Winona, will undergo surgery at St. Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute with Dr. C. H. Edwards assisting. Frank Botts has become deputy sheriff under Sheriff Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Glee Club
John Knotts
Pierce Woods
Lake Winona
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Terre Haute
C. H. Edwards
Frank Botts
Miller
Card of Thanks From Frank Hiatt
Frank Hiatt thanks Democratic voters for their primary nomination for county assessor. He pledges to discharge duties to satisfy county taxpayers if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hiatt
Divorce and Foreclosure Case Fragments Listed
Anna Salyards and Ira J Sal yards seek divorce. Hix W Davis and Clint Riggs with John B McKinney face foreclosure mechanics lien. Mary Turman and Mary F Cep on page and Anna Burton versus Sarah L Medsker seek partition. John F Scherb and Martha M Scherb seek divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Salyards
Ira J. Salyards
Hix W. Davis
Clint Riggs
John B. McKinney
Mary Turman
Mary F. Ceppage
Anna Burton
Sarah L. Medsker
John F. Scherb
Martha M. Scherb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lincoln’s
Pappsville
Springfield
James’ R. Herndon
Abraham Lincoln
Maysville
National Bank
A. Y. Ellis
Island Grove
Mrs. Hartling
Jimmy
Democratic County Committee
Sullivan
The
Democrat
Francis Walters
Pete Over
C. E. Curtis
Billy Aydelotte
Ed Ward
Oscar
Ooln
Makers
Allsizes
Pricgq
Hatry
Elks Musical
Mare
Emelin
E. Lindley
Dr. Lindley
South Side Sq
Douthitt’s
Curtis Read
Democrats
Aokar
John D. Hilli
James H Hill
Curry
Isaac H. Woodsmall
James E. Collins
Joseph P. Pierson
George McNabb
Gill
Reoree McNabb
J. A. Hoseman
Geo. McNabb
A. L. Nichols
Gilleea
Eslinger
Gil
L 1609
John Benefield
Joseph J. Pierson
Cam
Thos. Gaskins
R. G. Jeffries
Ben Brown
Thos. Cohoon
Ain Gill
Fidella Headley
Allen Bridwell
Cass
W. A. Lambright
Ann Payne
Tressa Mullane
Eva Ballew
Mullane
Allen R. Lloyd
Jerry M
Libya
O. L
Shelburn
W.L. Laurent
John A. Cherys
Lot
Shelburn Oo
G. L. Wood
John A. Curry
Mary E. Bryan
C.add Sullivan
Josh Beasley
Fannie M. Metclaff
Hugh F. Sanders
Arista
R. Shields
Gin Gill
G. Smith
Arista R.ahizids
Austin Sinclair
A L. Pintle
Hamilton
B. Douglas
Wm. Riggs
Iain Curry
W. L. Laurent
Emma Woodsmall
H.add
Lees
Ora Lewis
Arthur A. Brown
Julia A. Mathews
John Grabb
Elvira Kirkham
Mary Kirkham
John W. Wolfe
Add Sullivan
Wint
Escheney
Mary E. Willis
Presbyterian Church
Hymera
John A. Asrey
Lexie Asrey
Casa John
Buttorff
H. H. Sparks
W.E. J
Farmersburg
M. H. Eaton
M. E. Serre
Ailton
Archie E. Smith
Lizzie A. Ogg
W. H. Crowder
Noah Crawford
J.J. Holcomb
S. Paul Poynter
Ptlo
Wm. J. Dungam
aRarégon Coal Co
Jennings & Taylor
Chas. Jerrard
H. V. Stark
Edward Standley
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