A Missouri Tale of Abe and Ellison Harbors and Hearts
The excerpt follows Eliphalet Biggs and Abe and the town figures in New Salem Illinois as they navigate love, conflict, and advice from Mentor Graham and Abe. Key scenes include Biggs courting Ann Kelso, Kelso's wary acceptance, and Abe’s guidance about life, work, and perseverance amid hardship and illness. The narrative frames morale and ambition through shared counsel and small-town interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
Mr. Bigge
Kelao
Abe
Eliphalet Biggs
Ann
Graham
Stepor
Mr. Biggn
Abe Lincoln to Seek Seat in Legislature at Kelso Dinner
At Kelso’s dinner Abe Lincoln announces his bid for a legislative seat. Harry Needles battles heartbreak over a love rival as Abe and companions discuss life, books, and public duty, amid a lively Kelso gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Kelso
Harry Needles
Bim Kelso
Harry
Abelin
A Reliable Remedy for Colds and Croup
Mrs. J. N. Rose of Verona Pennsylvania praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds and croup. She says it has been used by her family for years and helped a three and a half year old granddaughter recover from croup quickly. She has recommended it to friends and neighbors with good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. N. Rose
Verona
Winter fins First Spee Citywide Chill Records
Winter fins delivered the first sharp cold snap of the season with Thursday and Friday, November 17 and 18, bringing frigid temperatures and brisk winds that made the days feel much colder than usual.
Turkeys furnished by Sinswudee for shoot plans note stray mishap
Several local notes recount a mishap as Ray Shinkle cut off his left thumb while chopping wood on Wednesday the 16th, a reminder of careless habit when work with one hand and stock with the other. Elk season closed with few successes. Armistice Day events closed schools. a parade led by Miss Bruce Wall drew attention. Various townsfolk returned from trips, roads paused for winter, and mail crews adjust routes as weather cools.
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Sho
Harry
Sarah
Merney
Andrah
Samson
Kamen
Marty
Abe
Alvander Ferguson
Henry Clay
Muclatton
Sinswudee
Ray Shinkle
Wednemlay
Mr. Shinkle
Drew
Frank Norrin
Grovont
Robinson
E Ed
Ruswold
Anyee
James Budge
Fom
Anteet Taneh
E. Stine
Bruce Wall
J. F. Almy
Riru G
Grovant
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Traylor
Bt. Louis
Bim
Biggs
Jack Kelso
Blackstone
Offut
Blu
Bing
Belen Mroping
Lewin
Henry Cisy
Joe
Betsey
Wasad
St. Louis
Nina
Shine
Hilaele
Doctor Allen
Keleo
Aristotle
Omer Tos
America
Aba
Cure Foundation
Iso
Missie
Kelly
Albert Nelson
Kelley
W. P.ee Ee
F. Swen
Mise Kod
Ferry Ranch
Ponientua
Pleasant Sui
Vernon
Turpin Bridge
Ray
Fredness
W. C. Batgh Vernon
L. V. Clark
Frank Hesa
Ernest
Ac Hentitaen
Fred Ti
Eann
Lew Eynon
E Smith
Teresa Tonat
Leo Smith
Burley
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Ng Son
Gunther
Wm. Card
the Grovont
F. Almy
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Mr. Almy
J. V. Allen
Starrett
H. Rinea
Charlie Nelson
Bert Carrol
Victor
Canary
James Priestly
Casey
Jackson's Hole
Felt
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