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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
5
Property owners Edella R. Melville J C Claypool and Notzke Brothers warn hunters trappers and trespassers to stay off all property under their control. Offenders will be prosecuted under applicable law.
Dance at Hall's Pavilion tonight featuring King's Colored Orchestra of Galesburg. Event promotes a lively program with a city audience enjoying period entertainment.
Mrs. Rebecca Riper Porter beloved mother of nine, long time resident near Brimfield Illinois, died November 25 1927 at her home. Survived by eight children including Leonard Ira James Ira and Charles W Porter and many grandchildren. Funeral held Sunday with M E Church and Royal Neighbors associations noted.
Service conducted by Rev W Harvey Young. Quartet performances included Mrs A Pacey, Mrs H C Cady, A B Bowman, Leland Pacey, with Mrs H C Cady singing. Honorary pallbearers Royal Neighbors members. Pallbearers listed. Burial at Brimfield cemetery. Card of thanks from the children for support during the death and burial of their mother.
G F Reicheneker a long time Princeville resident died Tuesday morning after a Sunday illness. Born in Wittenberg Germany July 14 1858 he came to the U S in 1877 living near Elmwood and later in Princeville. He married Elizabeth Dell in 1890 and left six children Rena Mummert George Amiel Tillie Levi Philip surviving. Funeral at his late home Friday with Rev H Traub Brimfield. interment in Princeville cemetery.
Jacob Plack born June 30 1879 in Jubilee Township Peoria County Illinois died December 26 1927 at age 48 years 4 months 26 days after a period of poor health. He married Cora Simpkins February 10 1904 and had a daughter Misa Dorothy. He left a wife daughter three brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at the Lutheran church conducted by Rev Benny Traub with burial in the Lutheran cemetery east of town. Pallbearers listed as Chas Ekena George Reents Rudolph Bruninga George Harms John Gerber and Wm Strieder.
Nora O’Donnell aged 60 died Sunday morning at St Francis hospital. She was a sister of Nellie Bristol formerly of Brimfield now in Wyoming. Burial will be in Indianapolis. Surviving nieces include Louetla Colgan Winifred Prentice of Wyoming and Mrs John Cluskey of Brimfield.
Many friends mourn the death of Mrs Arthur P Whittaker who passed away at Proctor hospital early Tuesday. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Brimfield Union Church with Rev W Harvey Young officiating.
An enthusiastic meeting of fifty members heard the new M. W. A. attendance contest launch last week. Six teams showed standings led by Beam with Ted Dungan at 10, H. Johnson 9, Bragg 8, Nolting 8, Carson 8, Porter 6. Because the high school play is next meeting night, only regular business will occur. A special meeting is planned for Dec 12 or 13 when Porter's Wildcats perform and officer elections will be held. the date will be announced next week.
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