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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
4
Village election set for April 15 and school election for April 19. Ads list Cedar Rapids pumps, heaters, irons, washing machines, spouting repairs, water tanks, coal supplies, matting and wallpaper. Social notes cover births, visits, sales, and community events across Brimfield and area.
One of the finest Easter programs was given by Sabbath school members last Sabbath morning. The subject was Gods call to our country. Emblems included a cross, the stars and stripes and national flags with flowers. Thirty scholars recited, singing was excellent, and a bank offering of 21.00 was given for missions.
Republicans win key posts in the township results with C Carson and W R Weeks gaining offices, while Democrats capture most other posts in Jubilee and Millbrook. Total votes 336, meeting adjourned at 2 o clock with M P Reed chosen moderator and road tax levy approved.
Wenona Bourbon, a 1 Black Percheron weighing 2100 pounds, described as a splendid horse, is offered with five colts. Terms 812.60 for five colts. Breeding praised and an examination will show. Available at E M Maher barn, 33 miles southwest of Brimfield, during the season. MaBER, Morpay, HI, and CALLISTER.
Notice of a new meat market in the Catton building offering a fine line of fresh and salt meats. They will perform butchering for farmers, either at farms or at their slaughter house, and seek a share of local trade. MourpDock Brus signs the appeal.
The village warns a 325 penalty under local ordinances for false fire alarms. The fire bell rings only for fires or to summon the fire company. Violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Published by order of the President and Board of Trustees.
A mixed list of unclaimed letters includes M Graham, J M Bettendorf, Mrs Nora Gill, W J Hart, M D, Miss Anna Le Fevre, Malom Bada Forsep, Mason Wigel, Eaq D R Strain, P M. The notice suggests pickup at the local post office and points to ongoing mail receptivity in the Bettendorf area.
Administrator Edward J. Brooks auctions the Brimfield property of Margaret Brooks deceased at public sale April 3 1902 at 10 am at the Jefferson Street front door Peoria Illinois Lot 3 and 4 in Block 14 described with cash terms and probate approval after February 20 1902.
Edw Mehler, Union Bottling Works Erie proprietor, says he suffered stomach trouble all life, tried remedies and doctors, but found relief with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He endorses it as unequaled and hopes to help others. the product digests what you eat and requires no dieting. Wm Robinson & Co.
Brimfield lists M. E. Church led by Rev. J. E. Mercer with morning and evening services and Sunday school. Congregational Church under Rev. G. C. Avis offers two services and a 10 a.m. Sunday School. Numerous posts note G. A. R. Fort Post, K of P Zylka Lodge, Knights of R and S, and Court of Honor meetings, fire company, M. W. A. and other groups with regular meeting times and officers.
A special commission has been appointed in St. Petersburg to elaborat e project for the obligatory instruction of young people employed in textile and other industries. If this plan is carried out it will accomplish a highly necessary reform, considering that more than 45 per cent of the Russian population can neither read nor write.
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