Local notes from Brimfield area cover repairs and renewals
Local notes report stove repair orders at Arber's, coating work by paper hangers and painters, and farm notices. Wm Cawley Sr returns from Peoria. John J Dwyer dies in Chenoa TB. Road graders bought by highway commissioners. seed corn test shows 96 of 100 kernels sprouting for robust growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cawley
Joseph Harker
Peoria
Clusky’s Bank
Brimfield
Geo. Mulvaney
Kate Kent
Chas. C. Carson
Exchange Bank
Rocky Mountain
Wm. Robinson & Co
John J. Dwyer
Baker
Chenoa
Illinois
Babcock & Son
Rev. S. C. Davis
Chicago
Board of Highway Commissioners
John Reed
H. A. Blundy
Chas. Moss
Brimfield Township
Harry Coolidge
Miller & Son Advertises Custom Pip for Farmers
Special attention given to custom pig for farmers. Meat processing offered at Blangier house with prices for washing, cat cutting up, rendering, sausage making. Prices range from 50 cents to 1.00 per can. Killing day is Thursday. A choice lot of meat is always in stock. Your patronage respectfully solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blangier House
Brimfield Illinois to Hold Village Election April 15
Notice states that on Tuesday April 15 at the Village Hall Brimfield Peoria County Illinois an election will be held for village President three Trustees and one Clerk from 7 AM to 5 PM Addison Pacey Village Clerk issues the notice in Brimfield on March 18 1902
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCabe Brock
Brimifield
Peoria
Illinois
Brimfield
Addison Pacey
Administrator's Notice for Jeezo Lawrence de Estate
Beepene administrator E D McCang invites all creditors to appear at Peoria County Probate Court on May 19 for claims adjustment. Creditors must present their claims to the administrator promptly. Peoria Illinois March 12 1902.
Estate of John Coolidge Administrator to Appear in Peoria
The undersigned administrator of the estate of John Coolidge deceased of Peoria County Illinois will appear before the Peoria County Probate Court at the Court House in Peoria for the April Term on April 21 to adjust all claims against the estate. Debts should be paid to the administrator without delay. ADOL Paul SLocum Administrator Peoria Illinois February 4 1902.
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John Coolidge
Peoria County
Illinois
Peoria
A River Flood Spurs Dallas Telegraph Repair Tale
Chas C Ellis of Lisbon Island recalls wading waist deep in icy water to fix a telegraph line after a raging flood. He fell ill, doctors in Oakland Neb Sioux City and Omaha diagnosed consumption, but after using De King's New Discovery he was cured in six bottles. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co priced 50c and 1.00.
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Chas. C. Ellis
Lisbon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
de. King
Coogba
Wm. Robinson & Co
Nebraska prospectus promises land wealth and cheap travel
An advertisement touts Nebraska as a land of plenty where grain, cattle, and hogs yield profits with little labor. It invites readers to request The Corn Belt monthly for details and a West Nebraska grazing country booklet, noting cheap excursion tickets on select Tuesdays to Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Corn Belt
West
Wanted Salesmen To Sell Nursery Stock In Milwaukee
The Hawks Nursery Company of Milwaukee Wisconsin seeks salesmen to sell a Choice line of nursery stock. Steady work and extra incentives offered to the right person. Fall and winter terms available with secure positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Nursery Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Cure of Muscular Rheumatism With Pain Balm
A user recounts a severe fall episode of muscular rheumatism and states that after trying various prescriptions he used Chamberlains Pain Balm, prescribed after reading an advertisement in the South Jerseyman, and was completely cured after one bottle. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sattm Haxam
Salem
N.J
Wm. Robinson. & Co
Young Redwood the Stallion at McDonough Farm Brimfield
Young Redwood a fine looking bay standing 16 hands and weighing 1230 pounds, offers quality colts and a kind disposition. Available during the 1902 season at James McDonough’s barn on the Hayes farm four miles west of Brimfield with terms for live colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Redwood
Brimfield
School Office Hours and Teacher Certificate Exams
The office opens daily 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Superintendent’s office days are Monday and the fourth Saturday each month. From Sept 1 to July 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular teachers certificates exams are held at the office on the third Friday and following Saturday in October January April and July starting at 8 a.m. No preliminary figures. The exam schedule lists Friday morning arithmetic and physiology and orthography. Saturday includes civil government and elements of natural sciences. An information form regarding grades will be sent on request. Office 34th floor Court House, Peoria, Hinam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Peoria
Hinam
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Endorsement Ad
An old advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for biliousness and constipation. It claims the pills are satisfactory and effective, warning health suffers if not used. The copy mentions M B Smith and Wm. Robinson & Co. and notes places like Batternot, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
M.B. Smith
Batternot
Mich
Esus DeWitt
Wm. Robinson & Co
Burlington Route Expands Passenger Service to Lincoln and Deadwood
The Burlington Route from Chicago to St Louis and Peoria is completed with daily trains through Lincoln Nebraska and Deadwood South Dakota and Newcastle Wyoming. Sleeping cars to Deadwood available. T. Hil offers Enamel Roof Paint for shingles or tin with guaranteed work at low prices.
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Burlington
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Caster
8. D
Deadwood
Newcastle
Wyoming
T. Hil
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R. Hindle
Sellinc
W. R. Weeks
Brimfield, Il
Arbers
Will Murdock
Bessie King
Bessie Farnum
Miss King
Miller & Son
Jeezo Lawrence de
Dilinois
E. D. McCang
Adol Paul Slocum
Iil
Ingersol
Chas. C. Dutch
Y. M.C. A. Bldg
Adaress
W. Reep & Co
Peoria, Il
Forxran Duarrs, Pax Userveance, Accwdent Insurance
Wixy
Duncan
Ciax
C. Carson
C. P. Burt
Dr. Knapp
Elmwood
Minois
WWW
WE. Paartin
City Express
Brieefield
BD McCabe
Atty
Nours Jefrenson
Peoria, I
Old Post Office Building
NWO Dry Goods
A. A. Knapp
Knoxville Ave
SaNight
Sonal Church
Cor
Adams & Fulton Sts
Ottenheimers Clothing
Peoria, Ills
N. B
Dr. Weatherwax
Dr. Miller
C.A Reed
Chicago Burlington & Quincy AB
Is. Asser . P
Chicago, Ill
Ceries
James McDonough
Peoria Co
J. L. Robertson
W. L. Hayward
C,c, Carson
Eee
Phoenix
Dove Nel Onnell
RapBone & Christy
Graham Building
Johnson & Stewart’s
Elnwood
Sil
C.b.&q
Buda and
Rushville
London County Council Street Railway
Grand Central
New York
South Union
Boston
North Union
Broad Street
London
Park Street
Waterloo
St. Lazare
Paris
Liverpool Street
Liverpool
Lord
Dufferin and Ava
Lord Dufferin and
Ava
Foreign Office
Lady Dufferin
America
John Davis
Ceive
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