Autograph book for Peter Brokaw Nevius, Henderson County Illinois. Friend Peter, January 4, 1883 Man wants but little. Besides a little land, a little house, and a nice little wife. He that seeketh findeth. Yours truly, ..... Hageman (Note: could be C or ub) Kind Friend Doctor Nevius September 17th, 1880 May you be successful in all you under take. Are the wishes of your true Friend Iva Berry My advice to you, Hubbell, Nebr Love many, trust few, and May 14th, 1880 Always paddle your own canoe. Your friend, Mary Prickett Friend Peter, Raritan Variety is the spice of life. Nov 19th, 1882 Yours truly, A. W. Cortelyou (Variety was somewhat spicy in our last hop!) Friend Peter, May you always have true friends, From the mirrors of whose hearts the angles of incidence and reflection are rendered equal, from a surface unruffled by selfish motives. Your friend, Mary Raritan, 3-28-83 Cousin Petter, Raritan, Ill. Long may you live April 12, 1882 Happy may you be When you get married Send for me. R. D. Nevius Cousin Peter, Raritan, Ill Fruit is soft and soon is ripe April 12, 1882 Love and kisses soon grow cold, Young ladies are soon forgotton, Look out "Petter" don't get sold Emma F. Nevius Compliments of Lyman D. Cortelyou Raritan, Ill Nov 19th, 1882 Comps of your friend, D. Y. Wilson Hubbell, Nebr. 1-17- 80 Friend Peter (Pieter), Faithful and prayerful attention to present duty Insures true success. Your friend and Pastor, A. A. Pfanstield Raritan, Ill, Jan 4, 1883 Mr. Nevius, It I should before you slumber, O, let these gentle words tell That I was one of the number Who always loved you well. Sincerely, R. G. Raritan, Ill., August 27th, 1881 We may write our names in albums We may trace them in the sand. We may chisel them in marble With a firm and skillful hand. But the pages soon are sullied; Soon each name will fade away. Every monument will crumble, Like all earthly hopes, decay. Bur friend there is an album Full of leaves of snowy white, Where no names are ever sullied But forever pure and bright. In the book of life, "God's Album" May your name be penned with care, And may all who here have written Write their names forever there. Respectfully, Amanda Friendship, Friendship never dies Friendship lives beyond the skies; Then to Friendship give its due. Remember me and I will you. Your cousin, Jacob K. Brokaw Bushnell, Ill. Dec 1st, 1882 Raritan, Ill. Mar. 28, 1883 Friend Peter, "Be a good boy" and someday you may be president. "Be a good boy" anyway, and hope to be the other. Subdue evil - cultivate the good and noble With much additional advice, I am Truly yours, F. M. Bonham Raritan, 3/14/83 You'd scarce expect one my age To eat as much "grub" as I do. But if ever one quite equalled me That chap was surely you. H. J. McCormick No. Branch Sta., Somerset County, New Jersey Oct. 13, 1882 Compliments of Anna J. Kershaw Hubbell, Nebr May 14, '86 May beauth and truth Keep you in youth . Green tea and sage Preserve your old age Your friend, Maggie Prickett Raritan, Illinois April 22, 1882 Compliments of your Cousin, Minnie Nevius Raritan, April 16,/83 To Friend Peter: Some future day when all alone, These simple lines you view. Think of the one whose name they beat, For she often things of you. Sincerely yours, Minnie C. (Always remember the hop where there was (sic) so many without partners. Brooks, Iowa, Mar. 1st 1882 When sailing on lifes stormy sea, In your little bark canoe, Some girl's mother will be happy to see There is room enough for two. A.V.T.P. Raritan, Oct 13, '82 Peter, You don't like to own me for a cousin, But you'll have to; For I'll sign myself right here. YOUR COUSIN Blandinsville, Ill. Oct 15, 1880 "Nevius" Miss Adah Mustine Louisburg, Miamia Co., Kansas Monday, 27-12-86 Friend Peter, Love many, trust few (preachers) And always paddle your own canoe. Your Friend, Lester Reed Remember when we shelled corn Esteemed Friend, A true friend is a constant joy in the darkest hours. These dark hours come to all while journeying on through life, But true friends are ever ready to sympathize and cheer. May you ever have these friends and may you always be pleased to Remember me as one of that number. Respectfully yours, Maggie May 7, 1882 (Note: Peter Nevius married Maggie Tharp, Dec 12, 1883) Raritan, Sep 1, 1881 May the choicest gifts of Heaven Be showered upon Thy life. Your friend, Eva Raritan, May 12, 1882 Friend Peter, What's in your heart let no one know And from your friends your secrets keep. For when your friends become your foe, Then all the world your secrets know. Your Friend, Emma (Love is like dew on the corn. 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