Forquer

When Forquer was done, Lincoln walked to the stand, and replied so fully and completely that his friends bore him from the court-house on their shoulders.

McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 4, March, 1896 Various

One Forquer, who was Lincoln's opponent, had recently rodded his house -- and every one knew it.

The Life of Abraham Lincoln Henry Ketcham

At a meeting near Springfield, Lincoln spoke, and when he had finished, Forquer replied with some condescension, calling Lincoln the

Life of Abraham Lincoln Little Blue Book Ten Cent Pocket Series No. 324 John Hugh Bowers 1920

Forquer and his lightning-rod were talked over in every settlement from Sangamon to the Illinois and the Wabash.

The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln Browne, Francis F 1913

Forquer, though not a candidate, then asked to be heard for the Democrats in reply to Lincoln.

The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln Browne, Francis F 1913

As soon as Forquer had closed he took the stand and first answered his opponent's arguments fully and triumphantly.

The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln Browne, Francis F 1913

As Lincoln was riding into town with his friends, they passed the fine house of Forquer, and observed the novelty of the lightning-rod, discussing the manner in which it protected the house from being struck by lightning.

The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln Browne, Francis F 1913

Forquer, George, taunts Lincoln with youth, see vol. i.

Abraham Lincoln Morse, John T 1899

Turning to Lincoln who then stood within a few feet of him, Forquer announced his intention in these words: "This young man must be taken down, and I am truly sorry that the task devolves upon me."

The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln Wayne Whipple 1899

Forquer, though not a candidate, asked to be heard in reply to young Lincoln, whom he proceeded to attack in a sneering overbearing way, ridiculing the young man's appearance, dress, manners and so on.

The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln Wayne Whipple 1899