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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
5
Local notes report holiday goods sales at Haywards and Wm Robinson & Co, church dedications, farm moves, and community updates including Eddy Baker's deceased estate, the PSCE meeting at Congregational church, and various local business postings.
Elmwood Thursday notes Mae Hayes and Frank Carson visiting for eye issues. Earl Hibben and Hamilton visited Friday while Maude Littlefield spent Thursday and Friday in Peoria. School chorus formed, juniors began rhetoric, and grammar room visitors included Mrs. Ed Pulsipher and Faye Horney. No items for two weeks due to vacation.
Various short notes report repairs offer for stoves by O G Maxwell. Births and anniversaries for Patten family. Indian baskets for sale at Johnsons. Visits by Charles Nader and Rich Heinz of Kickapoo. Mrs Richardson from Omaha visited Miss Ella Hall. A rocker advertised as a useful present. Mr and Mrs W J Morgan of Wilmot hosted by Henry Memler. Augustua F Howell impersonates David Harum in a local entertain ment and is praised for performance.
Local Brimfield directory lists pastors and service times for B Church Congregational Baptist and St Josephs Catholic Church. It includes church societies such as C T U M W A and various civic groups with meeting nights and officers, plus youth, prayer, and Sunday school schedules. Rock Mountain Tea advertisement at end.
Christmas tree exercises planned for Monday December 24 at the M E church with an open invitation. LN Miller leaves for Texas soon, whose departure draws prayers and best wishes from the Epworth League and friends. Election of Sunday school officers held December 17 names Cady Brown Bennett Herriott Howard and multiple teachers. Pastor thanks all churches and members for dedication generosity. Union revival to follow Sunday services at the opera house with a 3pm Junior League and 6pm Epworth League scheduled.
The pastor will preach on the office of the church. Ign. 2:3 Young people's meeting at 6:00 discusses God of Christ. Leader Bell Maxwell assisted by Bes sie Marvin.
Evangelist Lyon will give his final message to the men of Brimfield and vicinity at the opera house next Sunday at 3 30 PM. All men in the community are urged to attend. Fine music by Mr Williams and the male quartet will accompany the talk.
Faithful attendance marks the two week revival led by Mr Lyon and Mr Williams. Mr Lyon appeals to reason and spiritual lessons, while Mr Williams showcases vocal gifts. The series ends with a farewell view Sunday night uniting all congregations. Special services Sunday morning Congregational church 11 am on Doing the will of God. Women’s meeting Sunday 2:30 pm Congregational church and a men’s meeting at the opera house 3:30 pm.
Charles Davis of Bowerstown Ohio escaped a fatal lung decline attributed to Consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He praised its instant relief and permanent cure. The remedy, proven for 25 years to treat cough and lung issues, costs 50 cents or one dollar per bottle with a guaranteed guarantee. Trial bottles are free at Wm Robinson & Co’s drug store.
Trustees offer the church building and lot in Brimfield for 8500 cash with site approval by Peoria Presbytery. Inquiries to J J Pursell or any Board member.
An advertisement invites ladies to call and examine a sample of goods sold by the yard. It lists broadcloth prunella embroidered French flannel and other stylish shades from Mins Terry and urges visiting before leaving town.
Wanted one thousand nicely dressed rabbits and all kinds of poultry butter and eggs. Office one door west of C. W. Winne's grocery Norvat 8.
The School Trustees of Brimfield township announce a loan offering secured by good real estate assets. Potential lenders are invited to submit proposals detailing terms and security arrangements.
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An advertisement touts King’s New Pills as boosting brain clarity and social or business success through strong actions and liver health. It claims increased strength and ambition with bold claims by William Robinson & Co.
A fragment notes a want ad seeking an energetic man of good character and reliable habits for work at an unspecified location. The brief item emphasizes a steady, hardworking applicant.
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