Farm for rent near town and local church events
Ad 400 New York buy button at Bolt's Barber Shop. Farm for rent two miles north of town, inquiry Mrs Eddy Baker. A C Cady and family of Galva visiting for dedication of the new church. Special service for young men and women Saturday at 7:30 in Congregational church. Mr Lyon to speak to youths.
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Button
Bolt
Eddy Baker
A. C. Cady
Galva
ME. Lyon
Knoxville Ave
Brimfield
Congregational Church
Carriage Painting Offered at Brimfield Harness Shop
Six weeks of carriage painting with pricing for single buggies and phaetons from 3.50 to 10 dollars surries 12 dollars. No work under two coats with guaranteed workmanship. First come first served at rear of Mar Shall's harness shop Brimfield Illinois inv Braee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Shall
Brimfield
Inv Braee
Anti Renters in New York History and Helderberg War
The Anti Renters arose from tenant dissatisfaction with Dutch patroon leases in eastern New York. Tensions peaked after Stephen Van Rensselaer died in 1839 with Indian disguises and militia clashes in the Helderberg war. By 1850 landowners sold manors to tenants ending the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Albany
Rensselaer
Columbia
Greene
Delaware
Schulmarie
Ostego
Livingstons
van Rensselaers
Stephen van Rensselaer
Stephen van Renesslaer
Helderberg
Peoria Illinois Office Hours and Teacher Certificate Exams
The office operates daily 9 am to 12 pm and 1 30 pm to 4 pm with superintendent presence on Mondays and the fourth Saturday each month. Regular teacher certificate exams occur on the third Friday and Saturday of October January April and July starting at 8 am. Private exams are not allowed. The exam schedule covers Arithmetic History Grammar Reading Penmanship Geography Theory Practice Physiology Orthography Civil Government and Natural Sciences. A circular on grading will be provided on request. Office is on the 3rd floor of the Court House Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Peoria
Illinois
Wood to Stone Transition Spurs New Fence Post Method
The article notes the shift from wood to stone and brick in construction and announces a new method for permanent fence posts using sand and Portland cement. Posts can be molded with holes or slats added before hardening, allowing wires or boards to be installed.
Victoria Crosses Awarded in the South African War
Twenty five Victoria Crosses have been awarded so far in the South African War. Eight have gone to captains, three to lieutenants, including the one given to Lady Roberts by proxy for her dead son, four to sergeants, four to corporals, two to majors and one each to a gunner, a driver, a trooper, and a private infantryman.
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Lady Roberts
Chicago Historical Society Opens New Building
The Chicago Historical Society unveils a fine new building costing $180,000 and housing over 26,000 bound volumes plus thousands of unbound volumes, along with numerous dusts and paintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Change Historical Society
Chicago Historical Society
The Missing Link and Watches for the Holidays
The store offers 40 patterns of links for misses and gents and gold link cuff buttons as eye catching gifts. It highlights first class timekeepers sold at low prices with honest value and guarantees. A fine line of ladies and gentlemen’s watches is in stock for the holiday trade.
Insurance Agents Advertise Phoenix and National Fire Firms
An advertisement from the Exchange Bank promotes agents for Phoenix and National Fire Insurance Companies. It touts reliability, best companies, and best rates to attract customers seeking coverage.
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Phoenix and
National Fire
The
Exchange Bank
Miss L Terry Promotes Chas A Stevens Women’s Wear
Selling agent for Charles A Stevens and Brothers Chicago manufacturers of ladies suits cloaks wafers offers an elegant line of samples. Measurements taken and outfits made to order. Call and inspect.
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Chas. A. Stevens & Bros
Chicago
Auctioneer Doug Melonell Promises Statewide Sales
Brimfield Illinois notices Doug Melonell announces statewide auctioneering with sales statewide. He guarantees satisfaction and offers reasonable terms. Call or address provided for contact and catalog details.
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Brimfield
Money to Loan on Improved Farm Property
Money to loan at 5 percent with privilege of prepayment before maturity. Loans in amounts of $100 or multiples thereof. Apply to F. B. PuLetpHer in Elmwood, Illinois for good improved farms.
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F. B. PuLetpHer
Elmwood
III
Bogies and carriages line from notable factory featured
An advertisement notes a line of bogies and carriages from a top factory and invites customers to save money by visiting the shop G H Cosr to see samples.
Ring the Belle with Jewelry Gifts for Her
An ad extols rings and silver gifts for wives and sweethearts. It highlights diamonds rubies pearls sapphires and emeralds in exquisite settings with affordable prices. Clocks and tableware are offered as appealing alternatives.
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Holiday Presents
Hindle
Maldo
Ldn
Dexar
Darling
Dinile’s
Johnny
H. O. Burt
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Chas. C. Dutch
Y. M.C. A. Bldg
Notary Pusic
DR. G P. Burt
Dr. Knapp
Illnois
Wm.robinson
W.W. Martin
Chty Express
Itte
A. A. Knapp
B.D McCabe
Atty
Norra Jefferson
Peoria, Ill
Old Pea Office
Whalen & Weatherwax
Adams & Fulton Sts
Ottepheimers
Peoria, Ills
N. B
Dr. Weatherwax
Dr.Miller
C. A Reed
French Grove, I
Office OF
Peoria CO
J. L. Robertson
Chicago Burlington & Quincy R. A
Nebraska
Eustis
Ill
Iward
W. L. Hayward
Burlington
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Custer
Deadwood
Newcastle
Wyoming
Rabe Roe
Emre
C.C. Carson
Miss L.terry
Doug
Melonnell
Buda and
Rushville
Souta
C. F. Cummins
Jewever
Optician
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