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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
8
An elderly speaker at a Brimfield picnic recounts pioneer's journey from Charleston to Peoria, noting Chicago's growth, Peoria as a state hub, Brimfield's grain belt, and the shift from prairie cabins to modern farms. He recalls family arrival about eighty five years ago and reflects on local heritage.
A ninety six year old Brimfield resident extols the town’s wealth of fine homes and the most expensive Community Building in the state. He notes two hardware stores, multiple garages, an auto bus to Peoria, paved roads, and strong local schools with notable teachers in big cities. He pledges to be buried in the local cemetery and requests publication of his homespun talk in the Peoria Star.
A $200 reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction of theft robbery and grand larceny in Brimfield community. By order of the board of directors of Vigilance Committee.
French Grove residents Mr and Mrs W B Finley of Toulon visited W H Bell Tuesday afternoon along with Mr and Mrs Henry Carroll Floyd Cravens of Toulon and Clark Cravens of Salt Lake City Utah at W R Moore’s home. Edna M Hasselbacher hosted Peoria guests for Old Settlers. Jesse Clark and Bert Wurmnest returned from Wisconsin camping trip. The community attended Old Settlers and Farm Bureau picnic at Peoria. Audrey Caron of Princeville visited John Sanders. Veffie Bell attends Teachers Institute in Wyoming.
About 100 hedge posts in various sizes and lengths available for temporary and permanent fencing. Visit Cornelius Binemann in Kickapoo Illinois to view.
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