Story of the Builders Democracy Emerson Irving Bachellor
Fragmented tale recounts the Traytor family journey from Vermont to the Sangamon country. Immigrant John McNeil joins, fever and danger arise, and a violent Missouri confrontation tests abolitionist resolve. Samson Traylor witnesses slavery's tensions, Lincoln friendships, and early Underground Road speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magara Falla
John McNeil
Bangamon
Barah
Harry Needles
Traylors
New Balem
Imnola
Aba” Lincoln
Biggs Arrives at Rutledge Tavern in 1882
In a 1882 ledger entry Eliphalet Biggs arrives at Rutledge’s tavern in St. Louis with a horse and stays three weeks under medical care. He forms a romantic interest with Ann Rutledge and visits the Kentucky‑born Kelso family, courting through the tavern’s doors as social tensions rise between old and new loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rutledge
Rutledge
Eliphalet Biggs
Olive Street
St. Louis
Biggs
Rutledges
Hopedale
Egoland
America
Kentucky
Ann Trutledge
Jack Kelso
Bim
Mr. Kelso
Ann
Bin
Apo
Dow
Isini
Bair
Ced
Kelso
Nelson
Cervantes
Shy
Rou
Aman
Needing answers in a tense Missouri town
A fragment from a serialized tale features Abe and Kelso debating crime, wealth, and wisdom while a young Missourian arrives in Bin. A strange conversation about justice, money, and power unfolds as Kaiso leaves for supper and the scene hints at looming consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonin
Abe
Kelso
Ingavian
Trevler
Kaiso
Fragmentary note on home life and repairs in Soma
A garbled fragment notes Soma men attempting to keep a home happy by tinkering with the furnace and electrical wiring, implying attempted repairs near a residence. The text is unclear but suggests improvised maintenance efforts and potential hazards from outdated or faulty wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Biges
Ren
Else
Bes Gon
Mr Rines
Kelso
Hua
Also Mentioned on This Page
Siman
Irving Bacheller
LES
Synorsis
Jameson
Sarah Traytor
Josiah
Betasy
Vergenner
Weat
Land of Plenty
Sangamon
Knota
Lincoln
Samson
New Salem
Jack Armatrong
Armstrong
McNell
Armatrong
Harry
McNeil
Niagara Falls
Ann Rutledge
Lincoln i
Veastey
Orwell
York Staie
Peasley
Ian
S’easley
Brimstead
Samson Traylor
John Peasley
John
Charles
Sunsem Cruylury
Fruyluc
Hiu
Traylor
Missouri
Trhvlor
Stephen Nuckles
Bear
Mr. Nuckles
Ponto
Kira
Satisuu ‘Traylor
Vermoor
Liph Biggs
Vertala
Mr. Biggs
Doctor Allen
Offat
Mr. Eliphalet Biggs
Bim Kelso
Omy Daughers
le Reld
Urho
Offut
Larry Needles
Sid
Ame
Chiy
Bixgs
Hint
Ana
Jack Keloo
Kelou
Cutie Wuld
D. F. Batman
W. J. Warner
Sixth and
Howard St
Heydenburk
Lawrences
Estherville
Iowa
Palmer
A. Kelly
Rhode Elde
Oth
G. Ewen
Iowan Savings Bank
Coleman Hospital
R. C. Coleman
M. D
Rhodes Block
Johnston
Bankruptcy and Collections
E. W. Bachman
Sconberg & Kilgore
North Seventh St
R. D. Heydenbure
Kirksville
Lawrences Store
Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
Estherville, Iowa
Emmet
Howard Espeset
Eagle Clothing Store
North West
J. Hansen
Hausner Creamery
Milo Hausner
Mgr
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