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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1946
Page
1
The column lists July 30 1896 prices for corn oats wheat butter eggs and hogs. It notes an umbrella Brimfield picnic rained out, a free marriage ceremony offer, and M W A band heading to Rochester for a Silver picnic. It mentions coal plans tied to McKinley Bryan elections, local real estate moves, piano recital, and various farm yields and notable names in a brisk rural community digest.
The Brimfield Library has received a generous gift of books donated from the library of Dr A A Knapp. The treasured collection enhances local access to medical history and general works.
Notice to all heirs and claimants that September 3, 1016 is the claim date in the estate of Gilbert B Hines deceased pending in the Predate Court of Peoria County Titi meia. Claims may be cited against the estate on or before the date without issuance of summons. Administrators John Hines and Walter B Ernes with attorney G Birkett Peoria Illinois.
Brimfield Library will be closed during August for a break. Patrons must return books by July 37 to avoid penalties.
Jacqueline Lee Riggs and Adnan L. Riggs of Pearls unite with Paul R. May of Oak Hill in a July 27 ceremony conducted by Reverend Theo Hargreaves at the Union Church. The couple's reception followed at the bride's home with family greetings, three tiered cake, and attire details noted for the wedding party.
The Seattle Times notes that government relies on people for financial support. Indirect taxes gave way to direct income tax and withholding. The Social Security model assumes people cannot provide for welfare, and a looming Wagner Murray Lingell health bill could push more payroll deductions, threatening private opportunity and personal liberty.
Local residents and visitors attended events in Princeville and nearby towns last week. Mr and Mrs James Kemper hosted Sunday dinner for Delia, while Ira Baldwin and family visited Stobanie Meclvary. Several others traveled for family visits and weekend gatherings, including Merle Carter joining relatives and Donald Miller welcoming a newborn daughter at Methodist hospital.
French Grove residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Illinois and beyond. Attendees included Berth in Prinee villa, Mr and Mrs Lauth of Pontiac, Howard Auten of Knoxville, and many local families at homes on Oakes Kellogg Carter Reed and Fuchs households. News notes weekend travel to Denver San Diego and California visits, with memorial services for Mrs G Q Oaker and family gatherings around the Oakes and Kellogg households.
Minnie Phares Tenner recalls the first Brimfield and vicinity Old Settlers gathering in the school park on June 13 1848. About thirty attendees, planning by Susan Shane John Church and Samuel Snyder, and the 87 year old Phebe Stedman highlight the event. The day featured a long plank table for dinner and storytelling among settlers, with plans for a second picnic the next year.
James R. Clark aged 90 died Monday afternoon at his Bacon home where he had been a patient for about a year. Funeral services are today at 2 PM DST at Patterson Funeral Home led by Rev. Light. Burial in Brimfield Cemetery. Born Jubilee Township June 27 1856 to Stephen and Mary Rook Clark. He married Anne Thompson in 1876. they lived on a farm near Southport. Survived by one son Claude N. Clark nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Mancee Heinz visits with relatives near Chillicothe as Peggy Gousien of Peoria stays with the Lottman family. Clara Arnold family hosting Keith Levta and others. new home move to Chantaugea Park at Barack. Floyd family welcomes a son David born July 21 at Methodist Hospital. A May evening barbecue near Finch lawn hosted by Stephen Smetana and family with Chicago guests.
Evelyn Powers of Princeville visits her aunt Mrs Claude Merrill and other relatives. Doris Posner and children move to Bradford for employment. Stephen Smetania and son John visit from Chicago to relax with Chas Stewart. Betty Smith treated for appendicitis at St. Francia hospital Peoria and returned home. Matas Edson Jobacon arrives from Boulder, Colorado for a brief visit with DH Johnson. Dr Johnson plans a five month South America study and sightseeing trip. Chas Ekena and My visit East Peoria with Cent Miller family and travel to Mackinaw to see Bert McCister and Washington. Norvay Ekena family drive to Metamora to see Adolph Pischer.
Mr and Mrs Don Nelson and two sons Wyns and Dickie will move to California where Don will serve as superintendent of the Milk ing Shorthorn dairy near San Francisco. Mrs Nelsons mother Mrs Florence Muster resigns as librarian at the Kadzville public library to join the family. The Nelsons have lived in Brimfield three years and Don previously worked at the Caterpillar plant.
Mira H. E. Chichester stayed at home Friday night while assisting care for her daughter Mrs Niel Beardsley who has been critically ill for months. Beardsley came to Peoria to see her husband Pravda, who is hospitalized with a recurren ce of osteomyelitis.
The Brimfield group held its final meeting on July 25 with Barlene calling the session to order. Pat Carson led a demonstration on constructing and using a permanent outdoor fireplace, followed by a power usage discussion and notes on building different types of premium fire.
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