Marriage of BB Catton and Kate Riley at Peoria
Mr BB Catton and Miss Kate Riley both of Briarfield united in marriage in Peoria on Sunday July 23 1901. The couple, well known locally, plan to set up housekeeping in Brimfield. Catton in the grain business and Riley a former teacher in county schools, including Pottstown. Friends extend best wishes for their future prosperity and happiness.
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BB Catton
Kate Riley
Briarfield
Peoria
Catton
Waen
Riley
Pottstown
Bagton
Brimfield i
Prayer service and sermon series announced in August
On Thursday evening August 1 a paper on the character of Abraham by Mrs HE Chichester will be presented. The following Sabbath morning a sermon titled Kept through peril will be delivered as part of a multiweek prayer service and study program.
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Abraham
HE Chichester
Methodist Notes and Obituary of John B Mercer
The W F M Society will meet this afternoon with Mrs Mercer to discuss the religions of Japan. Four probationers were received into full church membership last Sabbath: John Caldwell and wife Mary Hibbs and George Pursell. An Epworth League rally was held with district president Sherff and vice president Herriff in attendance. Rev J E Mercer’s father John B Mercer died at Gray's Flat West Virginia at age 79, survived by his wife five sons and two daughters with one son predeceased. He was buried at Gilboa Cemetery after years as class leader S S superintendent and church trustee.
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W. F. M Society
Mercer
Japan
John Caldwell
Mary Hibbs
George Pursell
Epworth League
Messrs Sherff
Peoria
Herriff
Eden
H. O. ’ Mercer
Fr ‘Miler
Minnie Phares
J. E. Mercer
John B. Mercer
Gray’s
West Va
Better Land
Gilboa
S.S
Lawn Sociable at Catholic Church Delights Community
The lawn sociable held at the Catholic church last Saturday was a grand success. A shower greeted the audience at the opening and was encored, adding humor and fellowship to the evening. The Altar Society extends thanks to all contributors, especially the musicians whose melodies drew prolonged applause.
Miners Wanted at Etherley Coal Co
Advertisement seeks miners for Etherley work with steady employment. For information contact A. R. Cline at Etherly or the Etherly Coal Co in room 218 Holmes Building, Galesburg, Clinvia.
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Etherley
A. R. Cline
Etherly
Etherly Coal Co
Holmes Building
Galesburg
Clinvia
Secret Cures for Ills Shine in Kentucky Town
In Sadiéville, Kentucky, Mrs. S. P. Whitaker's chronic bronchial trouble has greatly improved, attributed to Dr. King's New Discovery by her husband. He also notes their granddaughter recovered from a severe bout of whooping cough. The product claims to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar, with free trial bottles at Wm. Robinson & Co's drug store.
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Sadiéville
P. Whittaker
Wm. Robinson & Co
Hardware shop sale note to patrons
D R Stram thanks friends and patrons after selling his hardware business to Mr. B A Cook. He commends Cook’s years of hardware experience and asks for continued support for his successor, expressing gratitude for past courtesies during eight years of operation.
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B. A. Cook
New York raid targets illegal game birds and fines
A raid in New York uncovered extensive illegal game bird storage with over 2100 birds found in a warehouse. Officials estimate nearly 100,000 birds in the operation, risking fines up to 2.5 million dollars under the state law, while authorities urged further investigations into source and distribution routes.
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New York
Overton
Qverton
Four Sears at a Shot Bears Down on Mountain Hunt
Mr Withee took dogs up a mountain to bear hunt after seven years with the grit to pursue. He found a cave where four bears lay dead and two stunned. He killed two more and collected $89.50 from bounty hides and bear oil, per the Boston Journal.
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Withes
Mr. Withee
Withee
Boston Journal
Ise to Keep Out Cold Paradox in Temperature
A writer explains how ice preserves perishable goods in summer by keeping heat from escaping in winter. Ice filled cylinders line winter transport cars to slow heat transfer, maintaining interior temperature. When cold weather, water sprayed on the car freezes forming a coat that insulates and preserves warmth inside.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Reader's Testimony
A Sumterville Arkansas reader, P. T. Thomas, reports dyspepsia relief after taking Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says several bottles let him digest anything and that the product contains all natural digestive fluids, restoring the stomach's natural condition. Wm. Robinson & Co.
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P.T. Thomas
Sumterville
Als
Wm. Robinson & Co
Annual Appropriation Sill Special Ordinance Brimfield Illinois
Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brimfield Illinois that the following sums, or as much as law allows, are hereby appropriated for corporate purposes for the current year. April day in 190L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Illinois
Government Clerks Givi Service Rules
One of the most satisfactory results is that money matters have shifted, with longer money now scarce. It is asserted that no current congress members derive more interest than they earned over two years as house members. This class of leader was feared for using political influence to extract overdue payments in a cruel fashion.
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Congress
House
Princess Victoria of England's Curious Hobby Revealed
The unmarried Princess Victoria, daughter of Edward VII, enjoyed an unusual hobby among a family famed for oddities and prizes. Her win was questioned when the exhibitor was crowned, then identified as Victoria after prizes were awarded. Following Queen Alexandra's death she faced tears and doubt about pursuing the pursuit.
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Tacs Books
Victoria
England
Edward VII
Sia
Oie
Princess Victoria
Queen Alexandra
Wales
Wireless Telegraphy Revival At Rosslare Ireland
Rapid progress in building Marconi wireless apparatus at Rosslare County Wexford. When completed the station will receive and transmit messages to and from America, marking a notable development in Irish geography.
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Ireland
Rosslare
Wexford
Marconi
Trish
Byenge Fishing to Code
Sponge fishing has grown rapidly along Havana province's southern coast from a Greek sailor's early discovery about fifteen years ago to a major Cuban industry. Exports have expanded as the sector develops and diversifies its sponge harvesting and trade.
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Havana
Rice irrigation drives vast rice land gains and profits
Belang Rice sy Irrigention outlines gains from irrigation in Louisiana and Texas farms. They report 1,500 miles of canals capable of flooding 200,000 acres, with $1,700,000 spent on thirty modern rice mills. Under the new system, rice lands yield a net profit of $15 per acre.
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Louisiana
Texas
Rice Lands
Woman in Adrian Cleared After Kerosen Fire Arson Claim
A Adrian Michigan woman faced a courtroom test after protests over her husband’s gambling losses ended with her allegedly burning their home with kerosene. She was acquitted after evidence failed to prove arson.
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Agerieved Assem
Adrian
Mich
Global Coal and Metal Miners by Nation Counts
In coal mines worldwide about one and a half million workers are employed. Great Britain has 535,000 miners, the United States 300,000, Germany 285,000, Belgium 100,000, and Russia 44,000. The global metal miners total around 4,000,000.
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Great Britain
United States
Germany
Belgium
Russia
Dainty Blouse Trim Described with Lace and Velvet Rib
A dainty summer blouse features a neck finished with lace binding and edged with bebe velvet rib, detailing delicate craftsmanship and stylish trim.
8 Develé of Fing Phere no record found
An OCR fragment notes there is no record of Philip related to the phrase 8 Develé of Fing Phere. The text appears incomplete and lacks verifiable names, dates, or locations for a fuller item.
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Philip
Snowbound Courting Scene in Milwaukee Streetcar
A vivid Milwaukee Sentinel excerpt shows a young couple amid a festive streetcar scene. A woman with pale skin and fur wrap, a man in a sable overcoat with a sugar plum, and a blushing policeman create a comic, holiday tableau as rice sprinkled from fur and snow swirled around them.
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Jack Frost
Milwaukee Sentinel
Weber Conducted Magic Flute From Memory In Dresden
At Dresden one evening Weber conducted Mozart's Magic Flute from memory when the score was missing. The court and audience watched as Weber, with sangfroid, led the entire first act without a written score, impressing Frederick August. His wife Caroline too watched in agitation before the moment, and Weber’s feat drew royal compliments.
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Liszt
Weber
Dresden
Mozart
Deak
Frederick August
Caroline
Sang Froid
Penny slot machine promises to save trousers
A young man recalls a seaside trip where he saw a device with the inscription Drop a penny in the slot and learn how to make your trousers last. He notes his limited funds and considers the penny investment as a potential way to extend trouser life.
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South Coast
Steinlen Cartoons Mark Sign of Times in Paris
In Paris, Steinlen’s cartoons appear in Gil Biss marking the artistic and social times. The drawings capture era moods as France’s capital houses the artistic voice.
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Steinlen
Gil Biss
Paris Offer to Buy Count Potoski House
A Paris-bound Montana senator named Clark plans annual spending in Paris and has offered a large sum for the Count Potoski residence on Avenue de Friedland, reflecting a notable transatlantic financial gesture.
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Imek Tithes
Paris
Clark
Montana
Count Potoski
Avenue de Friedland
Paul Revere Inventor of Copper Refining and Founding Revere Copper
Paul Revere, renowned revolutionary figure, was also an inventor who refined and rolled copper. He founded the Revere Copper Company in 1801, which operated in Canton, Massachusetts.
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Paul Revere
Concerd
Revere Copper Company
Canton
Mass
Misigened Civilization Opinion Cites Rising Personal Crises
Dr Shrady argues that personal crisis reports rise with advancing civilization while questioning whether civilization truly reflects its claims. The Boston Transcript notes the paradox and invites reflection on societal progress and distress.
Automobile Racers Record Speed Between New York and Boston
Fragmentary report notes automobile racers achieving an average speed around sixteen miles per hour on the New York to Boston route. The text references rival ships capable of higher speeds, but many words are garbled, leaving key details unclear.
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New York
Boston
Elfen
Wells of Mexico City Private Artesian Wells Rise
In Mexico City there are 1,071 private artesian wells and eleven public ones. The figure is noted as part of a broader discussion on water access and municipal supply developments.
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City of
Mexico
Great warning on Cotten yields observed last year
Reading fragment notes a warning about cotton ore yields last year. The item hints at production concerns and possible impacts on supply without detailing locations dates or figures. Further readable facts are limited in the fragment.
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Great Warenge
Cotten
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Wagner
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SEARS
Princess
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