Results 16 entries found

Thursday, April 3, 1845.+-

Springfield, IL.

On execution docket in U.S. Circuit Court in two cases of Fassett et al. v. Blackwell, Logan & Lincoln receipt in full for judgments of $5260.97 and $1051.28.

Monday, April 7, 1845.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln buys half-pound gunpowder tea (75¢), and $15.94 merchandise.Irwin Ledger and Journal.

Wednesday, April 9, 1845.+-

Springfield, IL.

[Tazewell Circuit Court opens at Tremont.]

Thursday, April 10, 1845.+-

Tremont, IL.

On motion of complainant's attorneys, Leonard and Lincoln, in Dobbs v. Dobbs, divorce suit, defendant is ruled to answer by tomorrow. Harris v. Dean, appeal case, is tried by jury, which finds for appellant, Lincoln's client, and assesses damages of $19.95. Defendant enters motion for new trial.Record.

Friday, April 11, 1845.+-

Tremont, IL.

Meeting of members of bar of Peoria, McLean, Sangamon, and Tazewell Counties is held in court room in evening to select committee to draw up resolutions of sympathy on death of William H. Wilmot, attorney. Lincoln is chosen chairman and placed on resolutions committee. In court, Lincoln has two cases continued.Record.

Saturday, April 12, 1845.+-

Tremont, IL.

Court hears argument of defendant for new trial in Harris v. Dean. New trial is granted. Lincoln appears for appellant and Leonard for appellee. Lincoln reads resolutions deploring death of William H. Wilmot.Record.

Sunday, April 13, 1845.+-

Tremont, IL.

Mrs. Lincoln, preparing for spring, buys gingham ($2.44), "Neapolitan Bonnet" ($7.50), three yards of bonnet ribbon (75¢), parasol ($3.50), and lamp and shade for $1. Irwin Ledger and Journal.

Tuesday, April 15, 1845.+-

Tremont, IL.

Lincoln loses appeal case, Frazer v. Boyle, when judgment of lower court is affirmed. Cromwell and McNaughton v. Baker and County of Tazewell is continued.Record.

Wednesday, April 16, 1845.+-

Tremont, IL.

On motion of defendant's attorney, divorce suit of Jane Dobbs v. Stephen Dobbs is continued. Defendant is ordered to pay complainant $50 to aid her in prosecution of suit. Lincoln and Leonard appear for complainant and Briggs for defendant.Record.

Thursday, April 17, 1845.+-

Metamora, IL.

Woodford Circuit Court opens two-day term. Rice v. Barney, trespass, is dismissed by agreement, each party paying his own costs. Lincoln appears for plaintiff.Record.

Friday, April 18, 1845.+-

Metamora, IL.

Cromwell and McNaughton v. Hewitt and Davenport is tried by court. Judgment is rendered plaintiff for $1,304.10. Leonard represents plaintiff, Lincoln and Jones defendant.Record.

Monday, April 21, 1845.+-

Bloomington, IL.

McLean Circuit Court convenes for five-day term. Lincoln loses assumpsit case involving himself when court dismisses Logan & Lincoln v. McClun and Harkness at plaintiffs' cost.Record.

[Mrs. Lincoln gives note to Robert Irwin, which neighbor conveys, and fetches $6.36 worth of yard goods, and $7.92 in groceries.Irwin Ledger and Journal.

Wednesday, April 23, 1845.+-

Bloomington, IL.

Logan & Lincoln collect from Thomas Moffett $10 as fee for services rendered Justus Hinkle, deceased.Photocopy.

[Mrs. Lincoln's hired girl buys yard of "Lawn" (sheer cloth) for 50¢.Irwin Ledger and Journal.]

Saturday, April 26, 1845.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln pays $6.25 on account at carriage shop.Obed Lewis Account Books.

Monday, April 28, 1845.+-

Springfield, IL.

[Livingston Circuit Court meets for one-day session at Pontiac.]

Tuesday, April 29, 1845.+-

Springfield, IL.

Lincoln buys half-pound gunpowder tea (75¢), and 31¢ worth of whalebones, hooks and eyes.Irwin Ledger and Journal.