Local News and Busy County Happenings
The column lists moves and changes in Sullivan County including Mr. E. K. Pugh relocating to Washington, a farm transfer to W. A. White, Shelburn being joined by Miss May Herper and Mrs. H. C. Olwin, and various local moves. Funeral for Jasper Williams noted with interment at Coffman Cemetery. Church and club activities include a T. A. Y. A. chapter, Ben Hur initiations, and community visits from Evansville to Terre Haute.
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E. K. Pugh
Washington
Pugh
William Burton
Graham
Murphy
Riverton
W. A. White
May Herper
Robinson
H. C. Olwin
Shelburn
John D. Moser
Citizens’ Bank
Princeton
Jasper Williams
Sullivan
Coffman
W. S. Jewell
A. G. McNabb
Texas
T. A. Y. A. Club
Ben Hur
Zollie Wolfe
Evansville
Fred Bays
Terre Haute
Ephriam Beasley
Tampa
Fla
Ed Springer
Garden City
Kan
Jackson Township
Unon
W. T. Dudley
Mr. Dudley
Jesse Maley
Silver City
New Mexico
Lincoln's Sangamon river improvement address in 1832
A.A. Lincoln argues for internal improvements and river navigation on the Sangamon in a speech to Sangamon County voters. He outlines funding limits, education, usury reform, and local public works, presenting his candidacy and personal humility. Lincoln notes his river experience and pledges support for prudent measures if elected, ending with a precinct-wide showing in an 1832 election.
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Congress of the
United States
Congress
Tlinois
Lincoln
Sangamon
Posey
Ewing
Macon County
John Hanks
McNamar
New Salem
Sangamon County
General Assembly
Sangamon River
A. Lincoln
Young Abe Lincoln Chooses Law Over Storekeeping
The narrative details Abraham Lincoln after the 1832 election period, moving from failed store ventures in New Salem to studying law under hardship. It covers his partnerships with Berry and the Trents, debts to Radford and Rutledge, and his dedication to legal study with support from John T. Stuart. Lincoln’s austere, persistent pursuit of knowledge amid financial strain marks his transition toward a legal career.
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Lincoln
Rutledge
New Salem
J. R. Herndon
Mr. Therndon
Herndon
Mr. Herndon
Jones
Offutt
Row” Herndon
Row
Jim
Berry
Ron Herndon
Mr. Radford
Clary’s Grove
Radford
Bill Green
Green
Lincoln & Berry
Douglas
Tren
Trents
Sterndonus
Rulledee
van Bergen
Herndons
E. C. Blankenship
Linecoln & Berry
Henry Onstatt
Nelson Alley
A. V. Bogue
Beardstown
Springfield
John T. Stuart
Henry McHenry
Abe
Squire Godbey
Jake Bales
God
Godbey
Minter Graham
Illinois
Cooper
Millinery Display Invite by Fannie Hughes
I cordially invite all to attend my millinery display on Wednesday and Thursday March 27 and 28. Fannie Hughes, two doors west State Bank.
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Fannie Hughes
West State Bank
Fannie Huches
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as a scientific wonder
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures a distressing pile case in E s Mulford of Waynesboro Pennsylvania. It promises to heal ulcers sores cuts wounds chilblains and salt rheum. Available for 25 cents at Joe K Smock’s drug store.
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Bucklen
E.s. Mulford
Patrons of Husbandry
Waynesboro
Joe K. Smock
China Lac rug an improvement over carpeted floors
Demonstrations in our window March 28 and 24. Reed & Batey Sullivan. Late The Hoskins property on South Court Street in Sullivan. Six room house summer of
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Reed & Batey
Sullivan
Hoskins
South Court Street
Life of the late Miss Susan B Anthony feature
The magazine supplement opens with a two column portrait of Susan B Anthony who died recently. Other items cover Secretary Root securing favorable German tariff rates a February trip to St Augustine and Guy Elliott Mitchell’s piece on Destroying Gophers for farmers plus a short story.
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Susan B. Anthony
Root
Germany
St. Augustine
Guy Elliott Mitchell
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State Bank
Giles
Chambers & Eaton
The
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North Long & Warren
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Ogeoge
Lincoln’s
Chas. McKee
Palestine
A. M. Ward
Union Christian College
C. M. Pollard
Father James Bolin
Indianapolis
J. B. Tucker
Sidney, Ohio
Jesse Mahley
Charles L. Davis
New Smyrna
Sullivan Party
Makers
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Abraham Lincoln
Young Abe
China
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