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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
5
Word comes as we go to press of the death of Mrs. Ralph Burder at St. Prairis Hospital Peoria where she had been confined for a number of weeks. Many friends regret the early passing of a local resident.
An old newspaper ad advertises pies at six for 25 cents with a note about a name change coming by March 1 and a price of 50 cents for a separate offer. The readable text emphasizes value and small town commerce.
A list of local figures and businesses agrees to close their places of business at 6 o clock each night except Saturdays, effective Monday November 6, until further notice. Signed by Grigits Travis Cady Bros W. Winne L E McKown H R Johnson Son Irv Bragg Kelsey Son Bred Arber.
Dr. Dieterich, licensed in Illinois, visits important towns offering free consultations on this trip. He claims to treat stomach liver and nerve diseases without operating for several conditions. Emphasizes that improper measures cause long lasting illness. married women must be accompanied by husbands. Address given as 336 Boston Block, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Thanksgiving day wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs William A Jones with about thirty five relatives and friends. Vera Annis Jones married Willis E Day under a pink and white decorated arch as Lohengrin played. Dr John W Ferrie officiated the ring ceremony and a two course dinner followed. Mrs Day is the daughter of the Jones family and Day the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel J Day of Thompsenville Illinois. The couple received many gifts and were joined by family and friends in attendance including Viola Van Winkle Villa Shaw and Marcelle Moore.
Paule Sales as executrix of John F. Keyser estate offers a public sale at the deceased’s homestead six miles southeast of Elmwood on Tuesday December 12 at 1 o clock. Items include 18 head horses and mules, several mares including a 5 year old bay mare, a 5 year old black mare, a bay mare with mule colt, a 5 year old black Rorae, a three year old mule, three older horses, four two year old mare mules, four young horse mules, oak lumber and timber tapery. Auction details list Colt John Senines Acres Ee Clinch and a clesk.
Anna W. McDonough executrix announces probate claims against the John E. McDonough estate in Peoria County Illinois. She will appear before the Peoria County Probate Court at the court house on February 5th 1923 to adjust all claims.
Basketball mention lists Jesse Harder as forward and Lloyd Wilson as guard with coach John An and manager William R. Catton amid the 1822 23 season notes.
Sunday schedule lists 10 a m Sunday school and morning worship with the theme Prayer and the Soul Life. Evening worship at 1:30 p m, subject to be chosen. Cantata planned for Christmas Eve. Brimfield Leaguers praised for rally turnout at Yates City. Thursday prayer meeting aims for large attendance. Sermon series on Prayer begins with Walking Power and covers topics from Prayer Gets Results to Open Doors. Talks to avoid Sabbath repeats. Q and A available. invitation extended to all to attend.
Church services listed for Sunday with a 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. morning worship plus 7 p.m. evening service. Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday at Mrs. Harris’s home with officers elected. Christmas exercises chaired by Flo Wyman, Ray Gelling, Mary Memler, and Flo Bowman. 1923 budget of 3465 dollars fully subscribed with excess funds noted for future church work and missions.
The Ladies of St. Joseph’s Parish host a Parish Sniper event on Saturday December 9 in the community dining room from 5 30 to after 3 o clock. Adults 50 cents children 16 and under 25 cents under 6 free. Cards after supper.
Sunday School at 2 p m and church at 7 p m noted. Larger attendance last Sunday amid renewed travel for Thanksgiving. Residents visited Canton Oakes Kellogg and Elmwood for meals with Mrs Herriott. Loren Oakes back from Knox College for vacation. Rain hindered many plans for Thanksgiving dinners. Frank Greens and EB Perrilie relatives from Peoria joined dinners. No echoes Friday after Thanksgiving at French Grove or Reed school. Dan McCoy shelling corn.
Dr Chas M Shawve is back in business at his first place on the south side of Square Elmwood. Call No 61 for prompt reliable service at this Elmwood establishment.
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