26 Jun 1878
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Newspaper
Brimfield Gazette
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1878
Page
1
Springfield citizens demand clear title to four acres promised for the state house site. Appraisers set 34100.14 as fair value, while landowners threaten court action. a breach of contract claim shadows ongoing plans and the state's funding prospects.
Elmwood Driving Park Association plans two purse events on July 4. One $50 purse divided among first to third places. another $100 purse free to all with 10 percent entrance of purses. James Lee, Sec. An obstruction placed on the CB&Q line east of Elmwood last Monday evening threatened the 6:80 passenger train with possible derailment. Passengers returning from Masonic celebration at Gwesburg included JW Herrington and BLK Hayes.
Peoria County Grange plans a farmer’s picnic and Independence Day celebration in the Jubilee Coffee grove. Speakers include Chick Moga, Stephen Tiale, and others from Radnor and nearby areas. A parade of attendees and preliminary transportation arrangements are noted as part of the event.
An 18 inch long ovarian tumor with teeth bones and skin was removed from Mrs Blundy after consultation with Dr Byford and a team including Dr Lowe and Dr Timvis. The case, described as surpassing any previous tumor history, was examined post op and a recovery is hoped with care.
Local notes recount temperance debates in Branford, social events, and warnings about sales agents in the area. Reports cover a Peoria regatta view, a missing painting crew, and a recent ball game while noting cemetery honors, paper mill activity, and municipal policing for shooting within town limits.
Amid confusion over a crackdown on outsiders and rough behavior, residents hope to improve the town’s reputation. Local letters note quiet business, busy farms, and craftsmen like Charley and John at the smiths shops. Peoria visitors and tradesmen continue to show steady activity as the community eyes orderly progress.
Fragmentary poetic note reflects calm Jubilee season amid hills and distant rallies. Mentions Rome on seven hills and a sense of continued quest, with locals claiming small triumphs as the world awaits further conquests.
A vivid account of the Philadelphia mint process describes weighing gold, melting it, refining, and alloying with copper to coinage readiness. It follows the steps from melting into ingots, refining to remove impurities, and shaping the metal into planchets for stamping.
A garbled notice advises payment of due notes and arranging future terms. It promotes items from JV Howston & Co and Bowmen & Co including groceries, flour, and guns, and advertises many local merchants. Also includes medical and veterinary products from multiple suppliers and urging purchases at several Peoria stores.
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