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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
5
Church schedules and fraternal group meetings listed for Brimfield area. Includes M E Church Rev Lackland and National Pamphlet Demaker services, Sunday school times, Young People and prayer meetings. Also notes G A R, M W A, and other lodge gatherings with officers and meeting nights.
A short notice touts Clair Keeling as agent for magazines and claims readers can save money. The snippet emphasizes subscribing through her to access discounted issues. It reads like an old classifieds blurb with minimal context and no further details.
Brimfield hosts the 18th annual Ola Bettler Association gathering on August 16 with Governor Charles S. Deneen delivering the oration. Springfield confirms the event, Spencer's Band of Peoria to provide music, and organizers promise a major county picnic with brisk preparations and widespread appeal.
Sunday School at 10:00 a m preaching at 7 30 p m subject How to get rich B Y P U at 6 45 p m topic The Consecration of our bodies Leader Princes Slocum subject Success in the Lord s work does not depend upon numerical strength Covenant meeting next Saturday at 2 30 p m every member should be present Union prayer meeting at the Congregational church Thursday at 7 30 p m invitation to attend services at the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening subject How to get rich
Much interest and strong attendance in both services last Sunday with a notable evening turnout. Union prayer service Thursday at 7 30 pm, Lord's Supper observed at 11 am, and a 6 46 Y P B C E session on The Consecration of our bodies led by Mrs Memler. Union service at 7 30 pm features a sermon titled Am I a real Christian by the pastor.
Miss Susie Appleby and Mr James Mehan, both of Brimfield, united in marriage on Tuesday morning July 30 1907 at St Josephs church. Rev A Mainville performed the ceremony with Miss Margaret Weeks as maid of honor and George Mehan as best man. The couple planned a brief wedding journey to Kansas City and other points before settling at the bride's mother's home.
Oak Hill Camp Meeting Association completes preparations for the 1907 session. A 560 by 100 foot tabernacle will serve attendees with new cottages and a well run boarding hall. Rev. I E Honeywell will lead evangelistic services, with several invited speakers. Epworth League day set for August 24. Admission 10 cents, season tickets 25 cents. meals 26 cents weekdays and 85 cents Sundays. Lodging 25 cents daily, cottages rented by the meeting for 5 dollars. Information from Rev M P Lacaland Brim Geld.
Mr O Slane of Wyoming called on his brother Sunday. Fannie Corney returned after a short visit at Princeville. Miss Lena Hunt of Peoria visited with her sister Mrs Benj Slane over Sunday. Auten and sisters of Princeville attended Jubilee church Sunday. Choir boys gave a fine song service. Miss McCown, sister of Richard Miller, spending the summer with him. Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith visited relatives in Princeville Sunday. Mrs Jack Corney spent Monday with sister Mrs Ford south of Kickapoo. Mr and Mrs E M King from Peoria visited Friday and Saturday at the store. Mrs Castle and daughters and Mrs Baker and daughters and Mrs Brown and child from Quincy arrived July 22 and will stay at the college. About thirty choir boys and teacher Miss Harding from Quincy arrived at Jubilee College Wednesday and will stay several days for meals at the college.
The piece claims lifespan is limited below potential with advanced knowledge. It stresses ages 50 to 60 as a critical period and urges strong body care beyond fifty. It promotes a tonic named Bitters as nature's best helper after fifty, guaranteed by Was Robinson Co. Druggists.
The notes outline Congregational and Methodist church activities tonight and Sunday. Sunday School at 9 30, Epworth League at 6 30 with Desiring Righteousness led by Mr Ira Hudson. Rev Lackland and his party plan camping at Spoon River this week.
An old time advertisement notes the sun's regular rise and set as comparison to bodily regularity promoted by Dr. King's New Life Pills. It is guaranteed by Wm. Robinson & Co. as a liver and bowel aid priced at 26 cents.
A collection of humorous aphorisms on money jealousy health and social behavior. The piece wittily critiques talking habits laziness vanity and fairness with pointed quips about men women and society. It presents informal social commentary in a light editorial voice.
A collection of proverbs contrasts cautious, steady gains with reckless quick grabs. It argues slow understanding beats rushing, dollars attract admiration, and steady daily work outvalues flashy schemes.
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