Old Settlers Picnic Highlights Brimfield Event
The thirteenth Brimfield Old Settlers annual picnic on Aug 21 drew a large crowd despite harvest work. Attendees enjoyed music by the Elmwood American band and College City quartet, speeches by Rev. J E Blerchers and Judge Winslow Evans, and various contests including foot races, a jug race, and a biscuit eating contest. A balloon ascension was canceled due to a Kentucky wreck involving aeronaut E Ashlock. The event concluded with an officers election and a treasurer’s report showing a $91.65 balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Wyoming
Monica
North
Peoria
Elmwood
College City
Galesburg
R. Pacey
Ameriican Band
Colege City Quartet
J. O. Slyter
J. E. Blercers
B.nd
Winslow Evans
Dungan
Princeville Maroons
Kickapoo Reds
Merrill
Princeville
Willie Duke
John Weaver
Ralph Egbert
HH. Moon
Ross Fisher
Earl Fisher
Merle Slocum
Hopkins
Willie Andrews
Lloyd Savage
W. L. Batllee
Roger L. Pacey
Lillie King
Jubilee
Kickapoo
Edward Keefer
Ray Derby
Ora
Joho McCoy
Joho McGion
Mira
Sarah Smith
Albert Marshall
C. L. Wing
John Siabtery
Thos
Harris Peoria
John Coolidge
Phoenix
Arizona
Erastus Rynearson
Edward Hathaway
Mary Childs
Perry
Iowa
Benjamin Ford
Yates City
Maria Day Wolcott
Henry Blackmore
Pontiac
Mre
Wm Corlett
Laura
Illinois
Minnie Huff
Galva
Ill
Daniel Belcher
Tiskilwa
Helen Hockenberg
Hampton
Neb
Ashtock
Kentucky
Chas. C. Carson
E. Ashlock
M. P. Reed
W. R. Weeks
GO. C. Carson
Picnic Notes Reflect Large Local Turnout and Candidate Presence
W Winne and H O Burt report an executive committee formed by resolution to organize annual picnics with a speaker and all committees. Peoria Elmwood and several towns sent many visitors. Judge Evans spoke well. four generations attended a dinner for G C Babcock. an American band played to a large appreciative crowd. nearly all county candidates were present except one. Water service was praised. old settlers attended in force.
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Brimfield
Jos. Blandy
Chas. Simons
Nicholas Reinhart
Jos. A. Gilbert
Hugh Winne
W. Winne
H. O. Burt
Peoria
Elmwood
Judge Evans
G. C. Babcock
Galva
Wyoming
Princeville
Monica
Williamsfield
Dunlap
Tiger Attacks Horse In Philly Zoo Enclosure
In Philadelphia, a tiger named Rajah rose from an outdoor den and sprang at a cart delivering garden rubbish pulled by a horse. The animal’s attack ended with the tiger cowering back in its cage as the horse continued along its route.
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Philadelphia
Rajeh
Rajah
Philadelphia Press
Smoker World Tastes Across Continents Then Lincoln Poet at Brook Farm
A broad survey of global smoking habits notes universal appeal from Polynesia to Siam. The piece recalls Rev John H Brown of Brook Farm fame at age 97 and mentions Hawthorne Emerson and other members of the colony. A Columbus pastor anecdote shows a child's question about saved souls. The Washington Post recounts a Landis Littlefield steak tale in a bar.
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Polynesia
China
Japan
Siam
Burma
Stanley
Central Africa
John 8. Brown
Lawrence
Kan
Brook Farm
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Charles A. Dana
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bronson Alcott
Horace Greeley
George William Curtis
Russell Lowell
Columbus
Freddie
Ohio State Journal
Representative Landis
Indiana
Harvey
Washington Post
All Were Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
J H Johnston of Broughton Georgia recalls untold bronchitis misery and work disability until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured him and his wife’s asthma. The testimonial urges a trial to prove its prowess for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 and free trial bottles at Wm Robinson & Co.
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J. H. Johnston
Broughton
Wm Robinson & Co
Brimfield Levy Ordinance Sets 1902 Tax Totals
The village board approves an annual levy of 1200 dollars to fund streets police salaries and miscellaneous needs for the current fiscal year. The ordinance directs the village clerk to file a certified copy with the Peoria County clerk. Passed and approved August 4, 1902. Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement ends the item.
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Brimfield
Illinois
Peoria County
Ilinois
L. G. Capy
Apdison Pacey
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Liver Tonic Endorsement
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a safe vegetable liver tonic that expels poisons without distress. A Milton Pennsylvania user, W. Scott of 631 Highland Ave, and Wm. Robinson praise its portability and gentleness for years of use.
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DeWitt
W. Scott
Highland Ave
Milton
Wm. Robinson
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar gives immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe cases and promises a cure when taken promptly. promotion attributed to Wm. Robmeon & Co.
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Foley
Wm. Robmeon & Co
Boom in Nearby Real Estate and Political Appointments
A real estate boom near Oyster Bay grows as Hetty Green leads a 75000 dollar purchase of land opposite Sagamore Hill where Roosevelt resides. William Le Quex known as OQ becomes British consul to San Marino to aid his forthcoming history. France honors Dumas with a monument marking a centennial birthday in Valler Cotterets with public addresses and theater scenes.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Hetty Green
William le Quex
Signa “Oq
Republic
San Marino
Dumas
Valler Cotterets
Aine
Prelate with Clever Repartee at Dinner
Archbishop Ryan joked with ex Attorney General Wayne MacVeagh over railroad passes during a dinner where both men attended. MacVeagh offered to secure passes on the Pennsylvania road if Ryan helped on the road he favored. The archbishop quipped that the other road would never need a ticket.
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Wayne MacVeagh
Ryan
MacVeagh
Pennsylvania Road
Naming Japanese Children
Japanese parents often name girls after flowers or common household items like a saucepan or sieve. The practice reflects naming the first object seen after the child appears.
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OLD Settlers
Thomas Maher
John Reed
Jud Nixon
Will
Charlea Sutton
Anna McDonnell
Thomas Grimes
Thos. Grimes
Nebraska
Lancaster County
Lincoln
Fair House
Station
Jefferson Co
Fillmore Co
Campbell
Chicago
U. 8B
G. W. Campbell
Nebr
Varshall
WW. A. Marshall
Lord Acton
London
Joseph Char.tain
Brummagem
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