Brimfield Gazette notes weather hopes and local notices
A long column from Brimfield lists varied items including tile laying machine ads, physicians services, grain dealers, musical notices, and local society events. It mentions reader subscriptions, recent visits by Miss Clara Church, and regional names such as Henry Bro, Kickapoo, and Elawoud. The piece reports a warm spell during a snowstorm and notes changes in local business partnerships alongside upcoming lectures by Wendell Phillips and a Lyceum bulletin.
Local Council Notes Missed in Jan 7 1878 Issue
Fragmentary council minutes recall that J Blanchard was approved as clerk for the year and the treasurer's bond was approved. School reports cover Davis District No 4 Millbrook for Dec 1 1877 to Jan 1878 with counts of scholars, tardiness, attendance and improvements in penmanship plus notes on a Literary Society and spelling contests at Campbell's and Davis schools. Occasional notices list weekly spelling events, concerts and Lyceum programs, a weather almanac, and a death of Samuel Bowles.
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Tews Council
J. Blanchard
Davis
Millbrook
James Megan
Bartle Todd
Jennie Megan
Charlie Davis
Walker Bridson
A. Whitaker
Susie Whitaker
Robert Carter
Ethel Bridson
Hattie Brid
Jennie Whitaker
Lucy Carter
Franx E. Promuss
Davis’ School
F. Plummer
Brimfield
Sanders
Bridson
Walter Bridson
Sauwlers
Berweven
Monica
Denise Abott
Local Grocery Advert Offers Bargains on Tea Sugar and More
A crowded storefront advertisement lists numerous grocery items with prices. Sugar in several varieties, tea brands and weights, raisins currants peaches, lye, coffee, sardines, saleratus, cider vinegar, baking powder, and textiles like prints muslin and carpet warp are priced for quick sale. Boxes of lye and many small items fill the page, reflecting a busy mid century market catalog.
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Japan
Bankrupt Prices for Cloths and Discounts Exposed
A Brimfield era newspaper snippet attacks a store offer with a five cent per dollar discount claim, cites Herrington Herger Co price lists, and critiques a local town council oath event. The item blends consumer scam warning with political notices and a long fashion and goods column, including local tax details and shop advertisements.
Elmwood Store Price List Shows Varied Goods
Elmwood Store advertises a price list including best drawing Japan tee, peaches, pears, tea, and canned goods. The note references Andrew & Smith and a location near Trory's Gedanterss with mentions of a gold-tack export and unspecific warrants.
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Madison
Andrew & Smith
Trory
Gedanterss
Worm Cakes and Patent Remedies at Lytle's Drug Store
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Jaqoo German Worm Cakes as safe and efficient for worms. It promotes Dr Winchell's Teething Syrup for diarrhoea and children’s complaints, criticizes improper pills, notes Elert’s Day Nghe Laver as cleansing, and touts Uncle Sam's Condition Powder for stock and disease prevention with orders to contact Emmert Proprietary Co. Chicago.
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Elert
Lyde's
Uncle Sam
Emmert Propridsary Co
Chicago
Lytle’s
Leading Tea Dealers Offer 50 Cent Tea and Deals
A county shop advertises leading tea sales with teas at 50 cents per pound and cheaper groceries. A free drawing with tea is listed at 30 cents per pound, managed by J. T. Marriott.
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Cts
Straln
J. T. Marriott
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Chicago Times
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M C. Johnson, Jr
Poormarter
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Ivod
Princeville
Ilinois Thomas Painter
Paoruteton
Cowley
Frank O. Cunningham
Dav Braoker
Otheft
Peotla
Illinois
Faru
Alinute
G. P. Wycoff
Taaurante Company
Filmure
Steve SY
Leb Qitevens & Leff
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Pua
Gi. L Corcoman
Buure
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Poa Teleck
J. F Blanchald
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A.M. Pies
Acornwell
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Atorneys
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Plice Magistrate
Wrimfieli
Smith Bro
Feed, & Sale
James H. Miller
Toulon
New Meat Market
James O. Lucas
Chicago, Burlington Quincy Railroad
Froy
Shenly
Isrations
Aurore Mendoza
Bradford
Fimwest
Yaton City
Farmington Norrie Vonton
Drvant
Lewiston
Spava Verinupt Way
Burheide
Ruly Ani
Peoria
Connerting
Lvor
D. D. Clark
Draler
Miss Clara Church
Marshall County
Henry
Kegun
Elawoud
Jobmeun
the Gazette
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Cinot
Veca
Todok
Mr Wilson
Peoria Transcrat
Trom l MW
Capt Boyardes
Brunch
Meruseph Hart
Missell Forney
Kickapog
Pateuts
Lyceum
Herger
John Hindle
Jos H Howarth
Farbury
M I. Reed
Thos. RK. Reel
Topeka
Kansas
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Flasherton Station
Ontario
Gazetre
Frank Hayward
Farmington
George
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Adrianople
Mukhter Lasha
Constantinople
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Allie Wyman
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Geo
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J. Ashton Lovett
Mary Wiley
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Kelly Brooks
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Charly Fous
Alice Wyman
Uckfield Shooting Club
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