Journey to Sangamon County: Abe Lincoln and the New Salem saga
The narrative follows Samison and Sarah Tray with children Josiah and another, traveling from Vergennes Vermont toward the Sangamon country. Immigrant Berouth and Jona McNeil join at Niagara Falls as tensions rise with frontier fever and the Indian scare. Samson contemplates railroads, schools, and river improvements to boost Sangamon County while love intertwines with Abe Lincoln's circle, revealing ambitions, courtships, and community strife amid mounting defense preparations and a looming civil conflict.
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Samison
Sarah Tray
Josiah
Vergennes
Landry
Niagara Falls
Berouth
Jona McNeil
Berah
Harry Edies
Heey
New Bulent
Ullnois
Young
Abe" Lin
Samson
Lewat
Kelso
Abe
Black Hawk
Rock River
Reybolde
Sangamon Journal
Bnd
Highland
Cralulng
Kelao
Harry
Berore
Father Mourntuluum
Hiplniet Biggs
Sarit
New Salem
Bardh
Setth
Sal Samson
Sarah
Mim
Onator
Bim Kelso
Lanson
Jack
Perry
Nile
Prisse
Ike
Republic
Samaon
Native Tribes Trade Signals Across Tierra Del Fuego
Report from Terre del Fuego describes tribes using fires on hill peaks to convey messages. The native peoples monitor signal fires for communication, indicating organized exchange and coordination across the islands. The Brooklyn Bugle notes these practices as a longstanding method of intertribal contact.
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Terre del Fuego
Brooklyn
A Reliable Remedy for Colds and Coughs
An advertisement touts a patent cough remedy praised for curing colds and coughs quickly. It claims strong results, urges readers to try the product, and mentions recommending it to friends and neighbors with positive outcomes.
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J. N
Pat
Thanksgiving in Kelly area features quiet festivities
Thanksgiving passed quietly in Kelly with pleasant weather and many residents enjoying turkey dinners at the S. ranch. Notable attendees included Gunther and families, Jariaon, Wilt, Young, Crisp, Braind, Gunther, Infanger, Jackson, and the Strobers. A school program in Holland Hat raised funds for a phonograph, followed by dances. Ruth Morton and Mrs. Holland planned winter stays, Maud Foster returned home, and local youths attended gatherings despite occasional date mixups.
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Everal
Lawrence Jariaon
C. Rinehart Wilt
Claude Crisp
J. 8. Braiard
Henry Gunther
John Infanger
S. Jackson
Mrs. Strober
Holland Hat
3. T. Holland
Wilson and Elk
Lid
Steve
Holland
Accident Near Germany Exposes Gas Tank Fire Outcome
Fragmented local note describes an accident last Saturday when gas fumes in Fred Toppings mail truck exploded injuring Mr Carlson. Severe storm delayed mail delivery from Jackson, with auto trucks replacing horses. Several towns mentioned. Earl Nichols return from Idaho. Ralph Vernon leases stable. Dr Hoff treats injured hand. Multiple trips and local movements around Thanksgiving period.
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Fred Topping
Jackson
Sewage
Earl Nichols
Idaho
Ralph Vernon
Albert Nelson
Sesahiahe
Hoff
Starrett
Kelly
Omaha
Ceara
Newton
Laws
Jack Dew
Kellee
Frank Alao
Kyle Ranch
Arthur Tyler
Py Linn
T Wilson
Mr. Foster
Ilen Bodge
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Jack Armstrong
Lincoln
Gs Gholgun
John McNell
Biggs
Bim
Sungamon
Allence
Ann
Aunetyr
John McNeil Hag
Tin
Mia
Tim
McNell
John McNeil
Dig Farm
Heette
Springfeld
Globe
Ildoight
Waciteu
Rua
Marry
Now Lam
Sis
Benidatown
Saionon
Weroee Country
Saps Meee
Es Tail Can Ir
Rs. C. J. Allen
Valdes Allen
Ily
Ruth Morton
Tacoma
Ieee
George
Ie Vernon
Morton
T. V. Holland
North Carolina
Holand
Victor
J. R. Crisp
Tenry May
Grove
L. E. Carlson
Germany
Ren
Caren
Washington
J. A. Mantle
J. B. Matthews, Jr
M. & M. Confectionery
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