From The Files July 28 1892 100 in the shade
The Wiley family moved from Peoria to establish their future home. Mr Wiley a leading local businessman, Mrs Wiley and daughters Bessie and Flora are active in church and society. others like Yates Gerty advertise the 6th Harvest Home. Enid Barnes won the Demorest medal among six contestants. A large orderly crowd attended races at Root's Driving Park with noted pacers and horses listed. Weather notes show 60 degrees. crops and livestock reports follow, including oats, corn, wheat, butter, eggs, hogs, and river flood losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Wiley
Peoria
Mr Wiley
Mra Wiley
Bessie
Flora
Root
Driving Park
Brabnell Chief
M, EB
Mec
Menry Mamie Whitestockings
Honest John
Wilder Lee
Tom Cunsack
Tommy
Mannie
Pacers
Ned Wilkes
Robert Shedd
Kirmiaad Bucy
Brimfield Boy
Free Movies in Park Saturdays Sponsored by Hrimfeld Merchants
A local program offers free moving pictures at the park on Saturday nights with continuation every Saturday. The event features performances by In Fant Company with Lee Gorcey and Guntz Ball, promoted by area merchants of Hrimfeld.
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Merchants of
Hrimfeld
Fant Company
Lee Gorcey
Guntz Ball
Shane School Picnic at Janbilee State Park
The Shane School picnic will be held at Janbilee State Park on August 10. All former district residents are invited to a 1:00 dinner at townhouse if rain. Also thanks are extended for cards and flowers received during hospital stay.
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Shane
Janbilee State Park
D&t
Townhouse
Brimfield 4-H Dress Review Yields Top Ratings
Brimfield girls showcased 4-H fashion and fruit preserving entries at county achievement day. Seven girls earned state fair eligibility, including Nancee Heinz and Jeanie Hayes. A ratings were common across many participants from Brimfield Paradise Hustlers Jubilee DOD Laura Merrymakers and Laura Werymasersa, with attendees headed to camp in Jacksonville.
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Toeal Girla
Nancee Heinz
Brimfield Group
Jeanie Hayes
Paradise Hastlers
Judy Clark
Mary Aon
Mandy Lou Goon
Mary Louise Stambaugh
Paradise Hustlers
Mary Ann Coon
Brimfield
Joanee Antonase
Dora Clark
Edna Compton
Lote Courtright
Elaine Hamilton
Joan Geipz
Nancee Hex
Peggy Johauson
Charlent Martzalut
Jana Mae Misra
Jabez Millie
Peggy O'Toole
Gait Pines
Mary Jane Plack
Bateman
Charlene
Profits Essential Says David Lawrence Speech
David Lawrence argues profits fuel job creation and economic growth. He says profits fund new enterprises by owners or borrowed savings, funding wages and expansion while taxes on corporations support government. He warns anti profit rhetoric could undermine employment and leave unions under state control.
Old Settlers Plan for August Event Schedule
Old Settlers preparations proceed for the August 21 event with a three day program. Activities include an afternoon and evening Thursday program plus extra events Friday and Saturday. Rides and concessions will operate during all three days.
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the & Nvai
Old Settler
Old Settlers
Engagement Announced for Mas Wassner and Ropert Nichting
The engagement of Mas Wassner daughter of Mr and Mrs Fassner of Brimfida to Ropert Nichting was announced at a Saturday dinner party by Mea Kiine. Guests included Miss Caldwell Mellon Green Malone Phalen and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas Glaca May Wassner
Beeas
Fassner
Brimfida
Ropert P. Nichting
Edward Kiine
Nichting
Alfred F Nichting
Washington, Si
Margaret Ann Caldwell
Eanice Mellon
Jane Green
Ezsbeth Malone
Thersa Phalen
the Mesars
Delbert Spitz
John Ambrose
Jack Colgan Eawards Richardson
Peter Cour Charles Tobin
William Hocine
Local Socials and Family Visits Reported Across Town
Laura Items Mies Margie Emery of Chicago spent the weekend with home folks. Mr and Mrs Sam Carter of Curtice Ohio are visiting at the Lizzie Hart home. Ray Thoman joined the Ora Ivie family on a vacation trip to the Black Hills. Mrs Wilbur Summisds of Peoria called on Mr and Mrs James Kemper Sunday afternoon. Don Webster and a party attended the Webster reunion at Kewanee park Sunday. Mrs Mildred Spurgeon near Brimfield called on her aunt Mrs Hannah Beamer Wednesday. Service Pipe Line Co families held a pot luck supper at Happy Hill on Friday evening. about seventy five attended. May and Mrs Cif Donderwood of Peoria are the parents of a baby girl born at the Methodist hospital. Mrs Underwood was the former Shirley Miller of Laura.
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Reaploree
Service Pipe Line Co
Happy Hellon
May
Cif Donderwood
Peoria
Methodist
Underwood
Shirley Miller
Laura
Local Social Notes From Knox and Nearby Towns
French Grove families and Knoxville residents mingle with visits to Galesburg Chenoa and Peoria area homes. Mary Jane Plack wins blue ribbon at County Achievement. teaches Bible school in Webster. multiple gatherings include Shaffers Oakes Clark and Sedentop guests with family dinners and birthday celebrations.
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Mary Jane Plack
Shower for Bride-to-Be Billie Jo Chase Held in Knoxville
Miss Billie Jo Chase, daughter of Mr and Mrs Waynee Chase of Elmwood, was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs Clarence McLaren and Mrs Harold McLaren in Knoxville on Saturday. Attendees included guests from Peoria and several nearby towns. The upcoming August 31 wedding to Fred John Johnston was announced, with a reception and games featuring Miss Vesper Baird.
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W G Clark
BE. B. Granter
Alice Sedentop
Peoria
Qinoer
Pfriaay
Ir and
Msa
John Shaffer
Sarocia Shissier
Billie Jo Chase
Clarence ‘McLaren
Harold McLaren
Knoxville
Mesa Chase
Mies Vesper Baird
Willamsfield
Aiscions
Denon Chach
Brimfield
Laura PTCC Plans and Meetings Report
Laura PTCC will meet Monday night August 11 at the gym to discuss serving hot lunches during the school year and a craft paper drive on Wednesday August 13. Aug 14 is a paper drive day and residents may bring papers to the gym with bundles at the street. families listed include Mr and Mrs Otte Windieh and Mr and Mrs La Follette plus Ernie Larwent Pete Laelie and others.
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Laura Ptcc
Corkieg
Raton Gate
Laua
Otte Windieh
la Pollette
Ernie Larwent
la Follette
Pete Laelie
Ana
Roek and
Cargart
Dick Dawnon
Braiayra
Mine
Carrie Lyon funeral service held for Mrs Lyon
Mrs Carrie Lyon died at Mahoney Convalescent Home Sunday night. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Endsey Memorial Home with Rev Robert Bodine officiating. Burial is in Elmwood Cemetery. Survived by four daughters Florence Lyon Harder of Fairbault, Mrs S. Current of Green Bay, Mrs Dan stone of Green Bay, and Mrs Flora Lyon of Peoria. two sons Chester Lyon of Peoria and Raymond Lyon of Gantare. 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Born October 28, 1860 in Ohio to Aaron and Elizabeth Sermion. Married John DeWitt Lyon in Prenech Grove in 1845. Lived near Elmwood until 1919, then retired to Normal. Member of First Methodist Church.
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Serviece
Mra
Carrie Lyon
Mahoney Convalescent Home
Alstoce Marco
Came For A -Endsey
Robert GH. Bodineot
First Methodist Church
Bunmai
Elmwood Cemetery
Lyon
Ler
Florence H. Lyon
Stonestreet
Ohio
Aaron
Elizabeth Sermion
John DeWitt Lyon
Prenech Grove
Elmwood
Normal
Sne
First Methodiet Church
Ace Tour
Carl F. Harder
Fairbault Mine
Green Bay
W.s Dansloma
Springficia
Mise Floreve H. Lyon
Peoria
Sonen
Chester A. Lyon
Raymond D. Lyon
Ganturé Cai
Raocchildren
Cub Scouts Pack 153 Holds July Meeting and Awards
Cub Scomtea Pack 153 held a July meeting at Union Chareb base with Franklin Powers presenting membership cards and Bob Cat pins to Jack Sierry Peter Cahill Clark Robert Lottman Melvin Howe and Geary Gavee Wolf pins. Dr Alexander field executive presented awards and thanked committee members while a parent oversaw the program. A potluck dinner is planned at Camp Wakenda August 17 and the group will meet at the grade school at noon.
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Cub
Franklin Powers
Bob Cat
Jack Sierry
Peter Cahill
Band Clark
Robert Lottman
Melvin Howe
Wolf P'N
Geary Gavee
Wakenda
Alexander
Creve Coeur Council
Roger Smith
Lb. Beaty
Crewe Gour Coune
Letter From Oklahoma About A Margaret Snyder Death
A Norman family writes from Oklahoma about the July 7 death of Margaret Snyder. They note a long residence in the area, a very dry summer, and cotton damage. They express sadness at friends visiting while traveling through Norman.
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Harve
Danny Snyder
Norman Oxldbines
Mias Magaret Snyder
Mas Snyder
Tile
Norman
Appreciation for Brimfield Open House Guests
Appreciation to Brimfield residents who attended the Open House on Sunday afternoon. Your interest is appreciated. Mr and Mrs Reaseil Taylor
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Brimfield
Reaseil Taylor
Norma Lee Powers Enjoyed FHA Camp Experience
Norma Lee Powers attended an FHA camp as a delegate from the local chapter. She joined a chorus and other groups, modeled in a style show, and returned with ideas for the coming year. About thirty youngsters left Monday to attend the Shriner event in Peurts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Lee Powers
Morma Lee
SSO Fha
Eh Oters
East Bay
Norma Lee
FHA
Ebe
Monda
Peurta
Mra
Elmer Cornewv
Sam Parka
Russetl Tayler
Norma Lee Powera
Rryarian
Garlan
WrePeaik Diad
Archibald Reunion Held At Elmwood On August 3
Archibald reunion took place at George Archivalo Elmwood with a pot luck dinner and a brief business meeting. Officers elected included Clyde Archibald president Arvec Archibald vice president William Archibald secretary treasurer Blanche Archibald historian. Attendees included George Archibald oldest and Jackie Archibald youngest, plus numerous Archibalds and their families from nearby towns and communities.
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Hanona
Archibald
George Archivalo Howe i
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Rewa & World Report
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Walliama, Inc
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Cacerpillar Tractor Co
Mies Margie Emery
Chicago
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Curtice, Ohio
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Ray Thoman
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Wilbur Summisds
James Kemper
Don Webster
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Bor Cayior
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Chalmer Elliott
Wapeilo
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Bimfield
Joseph M Ketay
M. D Medical Clinic
Brinfield
Taylor Funeral'Home
D. H. Johnscon Rea
Johnson Arcer. Inc
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Linnote
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Ewalts Recreation
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekin
Unhpow
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Earl S. Bliss
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Monroe
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Eltwood, Illinois
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