13 Jun 1877
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Newspaper
Brimfield Gazette
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1877
Page
1
Local items recount repairs at the Presbyterian parsonage, a blue waterproof cape returned to Henry Cheek, and business tidings from Peoria and Canton. Updates include crop reports from Springfield, social events at Mrs Camp’s, and a Pacific-pressed wave of small-town occurrences.
A reflective piece recalling forty years past when wild deer roamed plains and Native traces lingered. It contrasts harsh pioneer life with modern comfort, detailing fires, sickness, slow travel, scarce markets, makeshift homes, and neighborly hospitality amid hardship. It also recounts a memorable wedding and communal entertainments, ending with a brief note on criticism of a local Glee Club performance.
The Ladies of the Congregational Church host a Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at Cady Hall on Friday evening June 15. Admission is 10 cents.
Announce opening of a new hardware store to supply rock of hardware, stoves, tinware, and furniture room items now occupied by August Johnson. Invites public patronage and outlines goals and prices while requesting liberal support. Also notes Northampton post office established in Poona County with Isanc M Culley as postmaster.
Last Thursday noon a wall section under FOP Wiley’s jewelry shop shifted sixteen to twenty feet toward a collapse but boraces and supports saved the structure. Frank’s business recovered and goods relocated. A horse injury followed as Captain Wallace mangled Henry Butterfield’s arm, requiring surgical repair. recovery will take time. Community notes discuss school building plans, cost concerns, and debt cautionary advice from the Messenger.
A 1877 religious column summarizes Hoshea the last Israelite king, his alliance with Egypt, and Assyrian siege leading to exile. The text contrasts faithfulness to God with idolatry, urging personal examination of sin and obedience, and cites biblical verses I Kings 18 12 and II Kings 27:6-18. It includes sermon notes, pastor Dr Cayler, and quarterly review references.
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