Local notes from August 15 1895 and 1905 entries
Clarence Ellis biked 135 miles from Champaign in a day and a half. Old Settlers picnic was a success with grains and produce values listed. A cornetist born August 10 seeks a position in the W M A band. Dr A A Knapp bought a lot between Congregational and Lovett parcels. Wheat and corn yields, shipments, and local farm reports are noted along with church improvements and band performances. A chautauqua opening drew 510 attendees on August 20 1925 with grain prices and yields recorded.
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Clarence Ellis
Champaign
Laura Celebrates Next Week Homecoming Picnic Program
Laura plans a big second Homecoming picnic on Saturday August 24 offering two programs by sixteen WLS National Baro Dance entertainers. The issue advertises personal appearances and invites community boosters to join the celebration. plus local social news from the La Follett and Maher families and a peach treat from Minnie Murdoch farm.
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Laura
WLS
Examination of High School Athletes Recommended
The Illinois Tuberculosis Association urges heart and chest examinations for high school athletes before competition, including X rays, to curb tuberculosis risks and detect dangerous health conditions. It notes several northern schools have already signaled plans to require complete physical checkups for athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Tuberculosis Association
Illagis Tuberculosis Association
How Quick Can You Stop A Memphis Driving Study
A Memphis survey tested motorists on stopping distances at 40 mph. Most underestimated required length, with only 6 percent giving 80 feet. Results show gaps in driver knowledge and the need for ongoing safety education for both long-time and new drivers.
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Memphis
Ne “Uc
Brimfield Music Meeting Opens With Various Performances
The Brimfield School Band meeting opens with Miss Florence Wyman as Master of Ceremonies and principal figures including M R Clark of the Old Settlers Association and Elizabeth Hinds. Performances feature accordion and marimba solos by local artists and a Prairie Farmer station appearance. Prizes are awarded after the program including a $1 award for the oldest man on grounds and for the oldest two brothers and the person living farthest from Brimfield attending the picnic.
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Brimfield
Florence Wyman
M. R. Clark
Old Settlers’ Association
Mra
Elizabeth Hinds
Harvey Muncie
Peoria
Local Youth Track Meet Results and Prizes
Races include Girls Foot Race under 6 with prizes 50 cents and 25 cents, Boys Foot Race under 16 and under 11, Boys Shoe Race under 16 and under 11 with first prizes of $1.00 and second prizes 50 cents, a Free for all race and a Granddad's foot race. The event lists multiple age divisions and prize money in a compact community meet format.
Band Concert Brimfield Features Sod Busters Tap Dance
Brimfield presents a band concert headlined by the Sod Busters with a tap dance interlude and a marimba solo along with an accordion solo, showcasing a lively blend of percussion, strings, and keyboard arrangements for attendees.
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Cocert
Brimfield
Sod Busters
Brimfield Band members listed in community roster
A Brimfield Band roster includes Murray Miller Don Sollenberger Charlene Mary Lou Kingdon Harry Detmer Margaret Ehlerhart Harvey Muncie and other members. The list highlights local performers and names in the community band lineup.
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Murray Miller
Don Sollenberger
Charlene
Mary Lou Kingdon
Harry Detmer
Margaret and
Doris Ehlerhbart
Harvey Muncie Brimfield Band
Neighborhood News and Homecoming Tidbits
Community notes from Carter home. Oat yield at W E Carter 40 bu per acre. Will Reed former resident dies at Laura. Social event set for August 28 at Mrs Fairy Carter with an entertain ment committee. Many local visits and suppers at Oak Lawn and nearby homes.
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W. E Carters
Local Social Roundup Finds Visits Across Towns
Laura Items Mrs Pearl Rice visited friends at Elmore last week Wm Chapman and family moved to Brimfield last week Margaret Kneer of Peoria is visiting her sister Mrs Russel Wright here this week Mr and Mrs Lester Reed of Peoria were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Reed Mr and Mrs Steve Zern returned home Tuesday after a two weeks vacation visiting relatives one Millers visits in Peoria this week at the home of Liz and Mrs Wilbur Symmonds Carol Jones spent several days last week at the home of his friend Pete Freidman in Princeville Paul Kemper of Detroit Michigan spent a couple of days at the James Kemper home last week Mrs Hannah Heamer spent several days last week visiting her son Merle Beamer and wife at Princeville Mr and Mrs Homer Symmonds and Helen and John Peirsuon attended a Symmonds reunion at Hamilton nn day Mr and Mrs Joe Grieder and daughter Florence and Lorene Kuntz at Peoria were Sunsit ors at the Dan Kuntz home Mr and Mrs Wm Klusman and Miss Minnie and Bessie Brooks attended the Homecoming at Princeville Thursday evening Mr and Mrs H E Reed and Wiley Mr and Mrs Merle Carter and Mrs James Kemper spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Burt Hayward in Peoria
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Carol Jones
Pete Freidman
Princeville
Hannah Heamer
Merle Beamer
Residents share visits across cities in Midwest trip
A mosaic of visits ties Chicago Kickapoo Macomb Day tona Beach and Brimfield. Families including Maher Flynn Overend and Zimmerman join travels to Niagara Falls, Buffalo and relatives in Peoria St Louis and Wyoming while noting excursions and gatherings with extended kin.
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Walter Diekmann
Hilda Cecil
Lucille Maher
Rivid Day
Archie Maher
Frederick Carroll
Raymond Reinhhard
Brimfield
Robert Maher
Wyoming
Niagara Falls
Joseph Z Mmerman
Buffalo
William Reed Buried Wednesday
Friends regret to learn of Will Reed at his Laura home Monday night after illness. Funeral services were held at Laura Church on Wednesday at 2 30 PM with interment in Brimfield Cemetery.
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William Reed
Will Reed
Laura
Mr. Reed
Laura Church
Brimfield
Early Old Settlers Picnics Reviewed
A retrospective look at the annual Old Settlers picnics from 1888 onward. John Church, Mrs. Susan Shane, and Samuel Snyder organized the first in June 1888, with evolving leadership, relics displays, and growing attendance as decades passed. The piece recalls dates, presidents, secretaries, and milestones through 1897, noting the picnic’s expansion from a single table to large crowds and family gatherings.
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John Church
Susan Shane
Samuel Snyder
Science Finds Levels Really a Dis Ease
Findings from recent investigations summarized in The American Weekly distributed with Chicago Herald and Examiner reveal new insights into how levels of a disease relate to progression. Researchers describe measurable factors and potential implications for treatment and prevention strategies.
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American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
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Old Settlers
George Mulvaney
W. M.A
A. A Knapp
Congregational Parsonage
R. B. Lovett
Chicago
Rock Island
George Heinz
Kickapoo
Minnie Murdoch
J.D Nichols
George la Follett
la Follett Home
George
Bease Schambrook la Follett
J. A. Harder
Macomb
J. W. Harder
Maude Holmes
Emma Pemble
Harold McNay
Alice Maher
J. B. Murphy Hospital
Mrs
Will Maher
Manila
John Galsworthy
Ft. Dearborn
U. S
Boston
Seth Boyden
Tures the Guerriere
Brimfield, Illinois
John W. Holland
Prairie Farmer
Statior
Margaret
Doris Erhart
Asesceesseesess Brimfield Band
Community News
Carter
Emily McCoy
Windenmar
Mildred Newtson
Jim Welch
Elmer Fisher
Clyde Fisher
Tolona
McClellan Home
W. M. Carter
Margaretta
Joe Reed
Richard Carter
The
Improvement and Missionary Society
Fairy Carter
Edward Coe
Ruth Anna Moore
Edith Carter
Paul Shaffer
Ruth Oakes
Ella Kellogg
Robah
Anna Oakes
Oak Lawn
Blanche Kemp
W. E Carter
Misa Delia Woeoff
Anna Learned
Rudy Noland
Agnes Jaques
Virginia Doubet
Dottie Clark
Pearl Rice
Elmore
Wm Chapman
Margaret Kneer
Mrs. Russel Wright
Lester Reed
Wm Reed
Steve Zern
Millers
Liz
Wilbur Symmonds
Paul Kemper
Detroit
Michigan
James Kemper
Homer Symmonds
Helen
John Peirsuon
Symmonds
Hamilton
Joe Grieder
Florence and
Lorene Kuntz
Dan Kuntz
Wm. Klusman
Minnie
Bessie Brooks
H. E. Reed
Wiley
Merle Carter
Burt Hayward
Fred Dawson
Thomas Lowery
T. F. Maher
Ray Cox
Bernice Flynn
Amanda and
Teresa Flynn
St Louie
Missongri
B. F. Flynn
Ida Clark Richardson
Daytona Beach
Florida
Earl Overend
F. J. Finch
Theresa Best
Clinton Day
Therese Ann
Billy
Charles C. Stewart
L L Gover
Dr. Blanchard
Illinois
G.C. Guyern
G L Weatherway
M. P Reed
Blanchard
Roy Hayward
E R Brown
Elmwood
Farmington
W L Wiley
B U L Coolidge
James G Lucas
Dr Blanchard
Minnie Day
Ella Richford
Strain
Enid Barnes
Lizzie Purcell
Maude Burt
Perry Savare
Brimfield M
Wan J B Slocum
I. W. Silioway
D R Strain
Della Hayward
Mamie Tongden
Gover
H. O Burt
Ezra Tucker, Jr
A. O. Burt
Ezra Tucker Sr
Webster Hney
H. O. Cady
J. M Dungan
H. O. Burt
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J.E. Welsh, M.D
Pawlician
Sirgitow
W.e.nolting
DR Walter Pacey
Bank of Galesburg-Bldg
Galesburg, Olimois
Frederick V. Arber
Todd, Morgan, Pendarvis & Arbee
Central National Bank
Geo. W. Cluskey
Undertaker
Peoria, IL
R. R. Claybaugh
H R. Johnson & Son
Fussner Jewelry & Radio Shop
Ilinois
Palace Theater
Elmwood, Illinois
Chester Morris
Lionel Barrymore
Jean Arthur
Public Hero No
Robert Young
Evelyn Venable
Marian
Richard Cromwell
Wednes-Thurs
Jim Durante
Lee Tracy
Sally Eilera Carnival
Pampas
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