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A black matron grieving the death of a child is asked which one died. She points to the hearse and sobs that the one in the hearse is dead.
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
8
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
A cold wave forecast warns of sudden weather changes that may threaten health at home. Cautious readers keep One Minute Cough Cure at hand, with testimonials from E H Wire of Madison Ga and William Robinson & Co claiming it cures coughs colds la grippe bronchitis pneumonia and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wire
Madison
Wm. Robinson & Co
Southern Pines as winter trip hub for Northern tourists
Readers plan winter travel using six month round trip tickets to Southern Pines NS, with side trips to Florida, Louisiana or Texas at favorable rates. Southern Pines, in the sand hills on the Seaboard Air Line Railway, is advertised as Northern Tourist headquarters. Prospective travelers are advised to contact Mr John T. Patrick, Pine Bluff NoC, for free printed travel information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pines
NS. C
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Seaboard Air Line
New York Washington
Jacksonville
John T. Patrick
Pinebluff Noc
Early Risers Pills Advert and Mount Vernon Visitors
DeWitts Early Risers advertised as an quick relief pill for constipation headaches and illness with a Houston reader testimonial praising family health. Distinguished Australian visitors Sir Edmund Barton Lady Harton and others visited Washington after coronation but found Mount Vernon closed Sundays and could not see the president’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W.H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Wm Robinsono & Co
Sir Edmund Barton
Lady Harton
Australia
Washington
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Will of Russell Sage Hints At Charitable Gifts
A New York broker says when Russell Sage's will is revealed it will show gifts to charity astonish the country. Public interest grows as Sage appears obsessed with startling philanthropic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
New York
Mr. Sage
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Crowned Piles Remedy
Advertisements claim DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve by EC DeWitt Co Chicago is a specialized treatment for piles eczema cuts and burns. The copy warns against counterfeit products and urges consumers to ask for the genuine DeWitt’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Wm. Robinson & Co
Diplomatic Reception Mixes Up Chinese Ambassador’s Wife
At a London diplomatic reception the wife of the Chinese ambassador was mistakenly ushered into the gentlemen's cloak room. Observers noted that Chinese women of rank rarely attend public functions in London, and her foot attire indicated she belonged to a caste where foot binding is discarded. Her dress differed slightly from typical male attire, but staff failed to identify her sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
In Memoriam Mrs Hannah Lyon dies at Brimfield aged 69
In Memoriam notices Mrs Hannah Pilgrim Lyon of Brimfield Peoria County Illinois died at home on December 6 1902 after a brief illness aged 69 years 11 months and 22 days She was born in Wellingore Lincolnshire England December 14 1832 and emigrated to the United States in 1852 The obituary recounts her long life as wife mother and church member with details of family survivors and funeral services at the Congregational church in Brimfield conducted by Rev W H Jordan D D and Rev S C Davis The body rests beside her husband in the French Grove cemetery and a prayerful tribute ends with a note of resurrection hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Pilgrim Lyon
Brimfield
Peoria Co
Linois
Lyon
Wellingore
Lincolnshire
England
United States
Peoria
French Grove
Ill
Joseph Lyon
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church of
Truman
Elias
Lyons
Kansas
Dewitt
Elmwood
Vesper Guyer
Ida Buck
Joseph
Longmont
Colorado
W. Harding
A.M. Pacey
E. Yoakam
Zola Strain
Lena Pacey
Jordan
Celestial City
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Hoonah Lyon
A card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness sympathy and aid during the illness and death of Mrs. Hoonah Lyon. The note is signed by the family and dated after the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoonah Lyon
Tue
CarpeEn
Died Mrs Strain and Wm Lucas Called Home
Mrs Sarah Strain died last Thursday at the home of her daughter in Dunlap after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Sunday in Dunlap. She was an early settler of the county and a fuller life account will appear next week. William E Lucas died at his Peoria home after a long illness aged about 41. Born in Brimfield, he grew up locally and later ran a Peoria business. Friends here will regret his untimely death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Strain
Sam
Gordon
Dunlap
Wm. E. Lucas
Peoria
Locasjj
Brimfield
Hunters warned to stay off premises and trespassers prosecuted
A. R. Moore warns against hunting or trespassing on his premises under penalty of law. Also promotes Booth in the McCabe building offering two snapshot photos and one button for 50 cents, claiming reasonable prices for first class work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Moore
Booth
McCabe
Electric Bitters Cited As Life Saver By Mrs Newsom
Mrs Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with saving her life after three years of severe indigestion and stomach troubles. She reports gaining 35 pounds and enjoying meals again after using the remedy, which is sold for 50 cents at WM Robinson & Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
H. Newsom
Decatur
Ala
Wm. Robinon & Co’s
Carpet weaving offer from Mrs Stamspoury Brimfield
Mrs W E Stamspoury of Brimfield offers ready on short notice carpet weaving services with a full range of warp colors on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stamspoury
Brimfield
Scratches and Bruises Banished by Arnica Salve
Soldiers praise Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds sores and skin ailments. It cures or no pay, effective on burns sprains ulcers and eruptions. Only 25c at Wm Robinson & Co's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Robinson & Co
Europe's Highest Postoffice on the Main Railroad
A landmark claims to be the highest post office in Europe, perched on the main railroad route at over ninety hundred feet above sea level. The isolated location emphasizes its remote, lofty setting and vital mail service for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wanted Faithful Agent For Retail Merchants Territory
Wanted a faithful person to travel for a well established house in several counties calling on retail merchants and agents. Local territory with salary 1024 dollars a year and expenses payable 1970 dollars a week in cash and expenses advanced. Position permanent. B and t ard House 334 Dearborn St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&tandard House
Dearborn St
Chicago
A Million Voices Express Homer Hall’s Recovery
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a severe lung cough and possible consumption that doctors said was doomed. After using the remedy he reports a complete cure and a weight of 227 pounds. The product promises relief for coughs colds and lung troubles with 50 cent to one dollar pricing and free trial bottles at Wm Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
Wm. Robinson & Co’s
Kodol Promoted as Digestive Aid by Governor Atkinson
Digestive aid touted to tone stomach and restore health. Claims include relief from dyspepsia indigestion and stomach trouble with improved blood and strength. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses Kodol as an effective remedy after using many bottles, recommended to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Wm _ Robbinson & Co
A Good Cough Medicine from Toowoomba Gazette
A resident recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a severe two month cough. The letter praises its effectiveness and urges others to try the remedy. It notes the product is sold by Wm Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
Aus
Chamberlain
Oldeath
Wockner
Wm Robinson & Co
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Frank Forp
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General Immigration and Industrial Agent
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