Brimfield notes and town events span theatre to meetings
Local notices report revival meetings at the Congregational hall daily, a public talk at the opera house, and religious gatherings led by pastor J W Johnson. Stoves and coal sales accompany business ads by O G Maxwell and local tradesmen.
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Clark
John
Knoxville
David Harum
Dave
Opera House
Thad Fuchs
Peoria
Maxwell
Congregational Church
Christ
Matt
J. W Johnson
Notice to inspect dress goods in town
Every lady is invited to call and examine samples of dress goods sold by the yard. New and beautiful silks in leading shades. Broadsloth Prunella and Embroidered Frere flannel available. Please call and see before going out of town. Mise Terry.
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Cyles
Mise
Men’s Meeting at the Opera House Next Sunday
Evanueheat Lyon speaks to men at the opera house next Sunday afternoon at 8. The subject Profit and Loss. Attendees last week enjoyed fine music by Mr William and the mile quartet. All men, Branfield and eremity, should attend.
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Lyon
Opera House
William
Mann Branfield
Obituary: Mrs Jane Pacey of West Jersey
Mrs Jane Pacey died Sunday at her West Jersey home aged seventy five. A longtime resident for over forty years she was highly esteemed. Her husband predeceased her. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the M E church in West Jersey with interment in the village cemetery. Relatives from Brimfield attended including Mr and Mrs Thomas Catton Mr and Mrs Albert Catton Charles Catton and Ira Catton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Pacey
West Jersey
Ilinois
M. E
Brimfield
Thomas Catton
Albert Catton
Charles Catton
Ira Catton
Bethel's Fair Shows Daring Ladies’ Effort and Gain
Bethel's fair closed with high praise for the ladies who organized and ran the event at Bethel church. Despite rain and worry, the evening drew crowds from surrounding areas, displaying art and raising 8 dollars 21 cents. The receipts were deposited in Elmwood Bank pending the society's next action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Demosthenes
Bethel Church
Elmwood
School Notes on Absences and Activities Through Thanksgiving
Juha Paul was absent last Thursday Jennie Gondy visited the item committee Tuesday Oma Hockenbury visited the High School Thursday Arithmetic and geometry classes review for exams Freshman Herbert Moon started school in the Freshman grade Mies Mattie Ely of Dunlap visited the Grammar room Tuesday Grammar room prepping for Christmas entertainment Horace Stephens and Winnie Johnson recent High School visitors Mildred Foster entered 8th grade in the Grammar room on Tuesday Senior class to study Zoology after Christmas vacation Three rural scholars moved to town to escape winter travel Evangelist Lyons and Williams led an after school meeting. music teacher started late but season not a failure Thanksgiving program by Primary and Intermediate rooms Navy 28 at Primary room Opening chorus Musical Bells Recitations The First Thanksgiving Edna Cummins etc. Evangelists Lyons and Williams called on the High School. Lyons spoke on Christian benefits in school work. Williams sang.
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Hic ScuHoo
Juha Paul
Jennie Gondy
Oma Hockenbury
Inquisitor
Herbert Moon
Mies Mattie Ely
Dunlap
Horace Stephens
Winnie Johnson
Mildred Foster
Lyons
Williams
Navy
Edna Cummins
Nele Culbertson
Piherims
Itermediate
Popcorp
Papa
Kenneth “Oakurm
Verneher
Hubert Chichester
Darrel
Pilgrim Maid
Eva Streicher
Baptist Notes and Dedication Service Movements
A fair congregation heard Rev Palmer preach on What think we of Christ. TreB P. CU joined the Chain for services at their church while dedication services sweep across the Methodist church. Pastor Cox preached to a large Virgita Cass Co congregation and witnessed a fire Saturday night that destroyed nine large business houses.
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Palmer
Christ
Treb . P. CU
Ch’ain
Cox
Virgita
Cass Co
Portraits offered by Joan S. Cone & Son Brimfield
Portraits in pastels sepias or ferfin tones offered by Joan S Cone and Son at Brimfield. Christmas and weekday specials promise great value with work guaranteed satisfaction and payment only after you are satisfied. Call and see samples at Photo Car.
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Portia
Shorthorn Sale Scheduled at Elmwood Fair Grounds
A sale of shorthorn cattle and sheep will be held Thursday December 20 starting at 12 noon at Elmwood Fair Grounds. Forty registered shorthorns and twenty head of sheep will go to the highest bidders. Catalogues available by writing J E Hit Elmwood Ill.
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the Fair Grounds
Elmwood
J. E. Hit
Stops the Cough and Bromo-Quinine Cold Cure
Vintage advertising copy promises rapid relief from a cold with Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. It bills a one day cure with no cure no pay and a 25 cent price, reflecting early 20th century medical marketing.
Local Fraternal and church notices posted in Brimfield area
Brimfield Fire Company meetings set for third Monday evenings with A Pacey as president and E Cuirueaster as secretary. John V. Brown Camp No 56 and Ross Guyver, M W A, hold alternate day and Wednesday gatherings in Camp Hall. Royal Neighbors and Arvholt Camp No 203 meet on alternate Wednesdays. Mrs Ellen Weeks, Oracle, and Mrs Mary Brooks among officials. Methodist church WFM meet first Thursday afternoon. Mary Brooks president and Mary E Cady secretary. Rock Mountain Tea promotes health benefits for children with bone and muscle support. 35c at druggists.
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Brimfield Fire Company
Ular
A. Pacey
E Cuirueaster
Charles Moss
John V. Brown
G.a. R
Wm. Kelley
Ross Guyver
M. W. A. Bamarreto
Plas V. GS
Royal Neicusors
M.W. A. Hall
Visting
Ellen Weexs
Oracle
Soldier in the Philippines Describes Life on Guard Duty and Rainy Marches
From Nabui P I October 16 1900 Dan Stansbury writes of monotony and hardship in the Philippines. He details guard duties hiking through rice paddies knee deep in water and mosquito swarms. He recalls close scraps with bolo fighting, loss of two company captains, ambush fire, and rumors of return to the United States. He notes Hanna City acquaintances and mentions local conditions and water buffalo, closing with best regards.
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Lee
Indianapolis
Brown
Butte City
Montana
Hanna City
John Klepper
Marion Harper
Harper
Co. I
Pete Stenstrome
Bill Buchanan
Co. E
Youranele
D Honow
D. D. Stansbury
Taft Manilla
Just Saved His Life by Dr. King's New Discovery
Charles Davis of Boweratown Ohio faced a worsening lung ailment described as Consumption. After two years of decline he used Dr King s New Discovery and reports instant relief and a permanent cure. The ad promotes 50 cent and one dollar bottles with guarantees and free trials at Wm Robinson and Co drug store.
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Wm. Robinson & Co
Courier
Oxcedo Mill
Chanderlain
Wim. Robinson & Co
Charles Davis
Boweratown
Dr. King
Brimfield Presbyterian Church Property for Sale
Trustees advertise sale of the Brimfield Presbyterian church building and rental rights for 500 dollars cash. Sale subject to Peoria Presbytery approval. Inquiries directed to J. J. Pursell or any board member.
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Brimfield
Dr King’s New Pills Advertises Brain Power
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Pills as boosting brain clarity and ambition for business success. It lists sales through Wm. Robinson and a Chicago address for manufacturers with a self addressed stamped envelope option.
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Dr. King
Wm. Robinson
Bure
Dearborn
Chicago
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the Brimfield News
Brimpfield, Allinoig
Addison Pacry
O. G. Maxwell
Mies
Lena Pacey
Colchester
Bobincoa
Tuceeday
Jonah
Colter & Proctor, Lesingtons & Peona
DeWitt
Ed A. Heary
States Attorney
Ute Coneral
Weolfer
Mr. Heary
Geo. Cobb
Richards
Otiese
Tabler
Evangelist Williams
Harding
L. C Pulsipher
Strain
Moraele Bhareeta
Howell
David Haram
DC Man
Mr. Howell
Madison
Wis
Ernest Marshall
Oak Hill
Daily Market
Albert White
Willamsfield Lodge of Odd Fellows
State Grand Lodge
Springfield
White
Washington Hotel
Mr. White
Mr. Whee
Fim
Mr White
Willansfield Times
Eddy Baker
E. O'Hara
Jn F Richford
McCabe
Epworth League
M.E
Rev
Mercer
C. L. Dungan
Mens’s Meeting
Evangeliste Lyons
Baptist Notes
Joan S. Cone & Son
Shorthorn Sale
C. W. Winne
M. E. Church
J. E. Merce
A. U
H. O. Cady
Young People's Meeting
Aredings
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Mainville
G. L. Fort Post
RB. Pacey
E. Herrort
T. A
Mas Clemmie Chichester
L. Terry
Brimfield District Court
Howard
M. W. A. Hall
Herriott
Esther Miller
Wf.m
The
Methodix Church
Mary Brooks
Mary E.cady
Rock Mountain Tea
Yoly
Phillipines
Dan Stansbury
Nabui
P. I
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