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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
4
Local items announce stove repairs by O G Maxwell and new coal supplies at Clark’s bank east of town. Brimfield church plans dedication December 16, and MWA election with delegates and a reserve fund vote. Also features sales ads, a new implement store, lessons, religious talks, and Thanksgiving visit stories with regional names.
High School notes report common colds, students absent with felon and sprained ankle, visitors Maggie Bennett, Jennie Goudy, Winnie Johnson, and former pupils. Teachers Prof Spiker and Prof A J Hayes visit. classes study Edgar Allan Poe, geometry, philosophy. Susie Appleby improving. Thanksgiving break enjoyed. one girl humorously credited with eighteen hearts but only holds two keys.
A local notice announces immediate sale of a residence within thirty days by Jas S WarkKkenrn. The owner states the property is offered at a bargain and invites inquiries for purchase.
All members of the e Lo Fort Post are requested to attend a meeting Friday at 7 pm on December 14 1000 for electing officers for the ensuing year and to handle other business as properly comes before them Richard Paces Commission Epo Herentorr Adj t
Married at Brimfield on Wednesday evening the Congregational parsonage. Mrs Bva Huey and Vir J. Clark exchanged vows with Charles Melier Mrogind Mesdark among attendees. The couple will begin housekeeping soon at the Clark farm east of town, with many friends offering best wishes.
The Brimfield football team held a solemn meeting last Monday night to close the season after a schedule of ten games was cut to three. They settled all bills, found a surplus of thirty cents, and agreed to pro rate the amount with two cents to each member. Fred Day’s share was invested for him in a Dustage stamp. Match results recorded show Limwood 4 Brimfield 0, West Jersey 6 Brimfield 1, and Brimfield 27 Wyoming 0.
A long family letter recounts a Texas journey from Galesburg via Hannibal and Dennison to Fort Worth. The writer describes snow, trains, hotel stay, room prices, artesian water, cattle towns, beef prices, groceries, a busy depot, and the cool climate with nightly meals and lodging details.
Letters from Duluth and Rushville praise Mr. Lyon and Mr. Williams for their gospel ministry. Williams led a large choir and provided fine singing while Lyon, a former classical student and teacher, delivered forceful sermons. Reports note the meetings stirred desire for better lives and strong personal faith.
A dedication program announces the new Bomfield Illinois Methodist church with Dec 13 16 1900 events. Prof J Howard composed an anthem to be sung by the choir and the edifice nearing completion will be formally opened with services led by Pastor JE Mercer and visiting ministers. The schedule includes a preliminary service Dec 13, a Friday sermon by Rev J S Cumming D D, a Saturday address by Rev D B McCown, and a dedicatory sermon by Rev Lewis Curry DD at 10:30 am. Local pastors and brethren are invited to attend with special titimue provisions.
An ad offers sepia pastels Berlin portraits at lower prices than traveling canvassers. It promises higher quality than Brimfield displays, a satisfaction guarantee, no payment until satisfied, and invites readers to view samples at Photo Car in Brimfield. The contact is John S. Cone & Son.
A local merchant invites women to call and examine new dress goods by the yard. Samples include broadcloth, pretapella, embroidered French flannel and other fashionable shades. Customers are urged to visit before traveling out of town.
Charles Davis of Bowerstown Ohio escaped a deadly fate after two years of worsening consumption. He used Dr King’s New Discovery and reports instant relief and a permanent cure. The medicine has 25 years of proven power to cure chest and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle, guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Wm Robinson & Co’s drug store.
Community groups including G L Fort Post G A R Brimfield District Court of Honor and Camp units announce regular meeting times. Fraternal orders meet monthly on Fridays or Tuesdays, with officers like Pacey Herriott Moss Weeks and weeks listed. The W F M S of the Methods church holds first Thursday meetings. Visiting members welcomed.
A brief advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a supplement that brings healthy flesh solid bone and muscle to children. Priced at 35 cents with a note to ask a druggist.
Advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills improve stomach and liver action, boost strength and ambition, and sharpen the brain. A 25 cent box is sold by Wm Robinson & Co., druggists, claiming the user will feel like a new being.
An old established manufacturer seeks a reliable man of good character for delivery and collection duties in Illinois. Pays $900 yearly, with honesty valued over prior experience. Preference for any bank in any city. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago.
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