03 Jul 1878
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Newspaper
Brimfield Gazette
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1878
Page
1
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Social updates list Mrs J T Foster visiting daughter Mrs W Werring ton in Englewood ML. Teniah Stith returns from Iowa Nebraska trip. Jane Pursell of Wheeling visiting brother G S Mursell. Mr and Mrs J M Wiley of Galva visiting. Town expected to be crowded tomorrow with a grand turnout. Thanks for strawberries and vegetables from Mrs Jos Faton Mrs Stansbury and Mrs Terry. Prof Howard's concert at M E Church a success and pupils praised. Bromfield Gazette features a sensational surgical operation claim. full details promised and a teaser to view at Lytle's drug store.
On Monday evening July 1st Mr and Mrs B B Bowman celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage. A large company of friends gathered at their home for a cheerful reception with tasteful decorations and a serenade by the Band. Gifts included an array of silver and household items from many attendees.
Four families settled near each other in Millicook townalap forty years ago in Pearut County. They built cabins near timber, formed neighbors, and opened a small school. Many pioneers later moved away, leaving two settlers still living. An old gentleman, father of a local judge, once asked for a ginger cake and cream, giving rise to the local saying about gingerbread.
Seven Vincan youths broke into the Monica saloon car house late at night to steal, with five captured by Shane Deen and tried before Magistrate Blanchard in Princeville. One Higgins remained bound over for circuit court. The piece laments local law and criticizes the court, noting political faction infighting and a sick resident, while young photographers advertise portraits.
A garbled town notice mentions Sam Moss and Robert Carter to run a foot race on the fourth with bets on Uncle Robert. The text then veers into unrelated ad and council notes about socks, footwear, and town meeting actions including police constables and publishing proceedings for June.
The Mears Transcript calls for investigation of county officers and all officials down to commissioners and school directors. A committee of honorable board members is urged to thoroughly probe doings, report fully, and ensure no bias or outside pressure affects the inquiry.
On Thursday the 14th, teachers and scholars held a heartfelt program of essays recitations and singing as they faced the last hours with Mr and Mrs Mallock. Visitors filled the afternoon, emotions ran high, and the community acknowledged the principal and wife for years of progress discipline order and thorough work in the county schools.
Vendors advertise Genta fine shirts at Herrington and Hayes Bros offering new styles and menswear. Ladies linen suits and cambric items promoted with low prices at No 1 Brick Block. Jacque's German Worms Cakes praised as worm remedy with Dr Winchell's Teething Syrup also sold by all druggists.
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