<p>Lois Hillis opened Elgin's first music school in 1867.  Many in Elgin were fans of her musical talent, as was Abraham Lincoln. This echo from October 24, 2004 explains how their paths crossed and her impact in Elgin.</p>

Lois Hillis opened Elgin's first music school in 1867. Many in Elgin were fans of her musical talent, as was Abraham Lincoln. This echo from October 24, 2004 explains how their paths crossed and her impact in Elgin.

<p>Lois Hillis opened Elgin's first music school in 1867.&nbsp; Many in Elgin were fans of her musical talent, as was Abraham Lincoln. This echo from October 24, 2004 explains how their paths crossed and her impact in Elgin.</p>

Lois Hillis had one really big fan named Abraham

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Lois Hillis had one really big fan named Abraham

Lois Hillis had one really big fan named Abraham