Local Market Rates and Community Notes From 1894 1904
The item surveys corn oats and wheat prices, butter eggs and hogs, plus remarks on coal miners hoping for cold weather to haul produce. It also records Governor elect Charles Leneen’s oath date, a Peoria bank robbery sighting, sleighing, holiday visits, a new Horse Shoe Pitcher's Club, and local bakery activity.
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Charles Leneen
Marshal J. H. Savage
Peoria
Horse Shoe Pitcher’s Club
Peoria Creamery
Cliff Blundy
John Bitner
Ed Wyman
Ed Porter
Harve Coon
Engagement of Evangeline Lovett and John Gastus Jr
Sandav a Star notes Miss Evangeline Lovett daughter of Mrs. Robert H. Lovett of New York City and John A. Gastus Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Gastus of Detroit Michigan announce their engagement The Lovetts were prominent former residents and the bride elects father is remembered as the late Judge Lovett a notable local legal figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline Lovett
Robert H. Lovett
New York City
John A. Gastus Jr
John Gastus
Detroit
Michigan
Lovetts
Judge Lovent
Funeral for John Shissler Thursday
John Shissler, former Brimfield township resident, died at J. B. Ristine home in Elmwood Tuesday. Funeral services set for 2:00 PM Thursday at Elmwood Presbyterian Church following several weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shissler
Brimfield Township
J. B. Ristine
Elmwood
Presbyterian Church
Shissler
Christmas Program at Bramble Schoolhouse
A Christmas program is scheduled for 1 30 Monday afternoon at the Bram ble schoolhouse. The patrons of the district are invited to attend. Haste Tomlin, Teacher.
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Bramble
Amena
Haste Tomlin
Local Merchants Adopt Sales Tax in Briefield
Beginning January 1935 merchants in Briefield will adopt the new sales tax ruling and collect the tax as an itemized charge. The Peoria and Chicago schedules will be used for the local tax calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briefield
Peoria
Chicago
What Shall I Give For Christmas Poem Reflection
A reflective verse urges readers to give to the needy during Christmas. It calls for acts of kindness toward the poor and a broader sense of brotherhood. The poem emphasizes sharing bread, cheer, and support, and praises the true spirit of giving aligned with Christian values.
Jubilee College Will Be Restored to State Honor
A Peoria group learned that Jubilee College near Princeville, founded by Bishop Philander Chase, will be restored as a state historic relic. State architect plans the rehabilitation of the early Peoria county site, with a committee formed to aid authentic restoration and support from local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Jubilee College
Princeville
Philander Chase
Iilinoia
Robert Kingery
Peoria County
Illinois
Klingery
County Saves By Reducing Interest on Borrowed Money
Peoria County favors lowering loan interest from 5 to 4 percent for anticipations tax warrants. Supervisor M. P. Clark leads the push, contacting country banks. within two hours over 100000 dollars is subscribed at 4 percent. Clark previously achieved a rate cut and again argues for prudent borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. PA. Clark
Brimfield
Tageship
Peoria County
Clark
Little Town of Bethlehem Inspires Community Hope
The message honors Bethlehem and urges small communities to renew neighborliness, helpfulness, and unity. It praises local bonds, shared joys and sorrows, and plans to make the town a better place to live, sending Christmas wishes from the Home Town Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem-forever
Christmas Plans Highlight French Grove Notices
French Grove residents share weekend visits with the Carter home and relatives. Local teachers prep Christmas programs for Friday afternoon. Dorothy Ciesson visits homefolks with Kay Rawley and Frank Hunter. Shoppers include the W. M. Carters and others. Orrin Coe and Leta Tucker will be in El Paso on December 12. A holiday potluck will be held December 28 at the C L Medellan home with a white elephant exchange hosted by Wilburta Moore Paul Shaffer and Donald Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ciesson
Kay Rawley
Frank Hunter
Orrin Coe
Mias Leta Tucker
el Paso
Improvement and Missionary Society
C. L. Medellan
Wilburta Moore
Paul Shaffer
Donald Coe
Frank Claypool Buried Monday
Franklin Claypool born Jamestown Lodiana September 1 1849 died December 15 aged 85 years 3 months 15 days. He married Emma Lavina Cramer in February 1881 who died June 1 1933. Surviving children include Effie Brust of Peoria and a son Guy who died August 7 193%, one grandchild Katian Brust. Funeral services were held at home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev Thomas Spencer with pallbearers Ira Martin A S Kelley Gomer Tucker Orville Tucker Ray Bowman and Charles Dell. interment in Brimfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Claypool
Jamestown
Lodiana
Emma Lavina Cramer
Soo Guy
Effie Brust
Peoria
Katian Brust
Thomas Spencer
Orville Tucker Ara
H O. Cady
Ira Martin
A S Kelley
Gomer Tucker
Orville Tucker
Ray Bowman
Charles Dell
Brimfield Cemetery
Card of thanks from Dereavement family
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the kindness extended during their bereavement.
Christmas Musicale at Union Church
Union Church Choir and guests present a Christmas program Sunday night December 23 at 7 30 o clock. The pageant features Isaiah speaks Silent Night O Little Town of Nazareth and scenes with angels shepherds the wise men and the manger. Performers include Harp McNay Margaret Bowman Ber nice Bragg Mildred Pacey Ruth Bragg Elizabeth Johnson Henrietta Memler H C Cady L F Pacey Judson Harding H Bowman with director Mrs R W Newell and accompanist Mrs H C Caay lights by Harold McNay Players include Charles H Risun Clarence Shell Joseph Risine Woollara Pacey John Babcock Stanley Cady Fred Walliker Ira Porter Dave Wagner and others. You are invited.
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Union Church Choir
Mra. R
Playere
Charles H. Risiun
Clarence Shell
Joseph Risine
Woillara Pacey
John Babcock
Stanley Cady
Fred Walliker
R. W. Newell
Ira Porter
Dave Wagner
Brimfield School Presents Two Christmas Operettas
The Brimfield lower grades stage two Christmas operettas at the Community Building on Friday December 21 1934 at 7 30 PM free to the public. Cast includes Mammy Doll Barbara Riggs Jack in the Box Stephen Minor Overall Boy Dale Catton Teddy Bear Rolland Cad Gingerbread Man Walter Lindsey Clock Harold Bay singer The Clown Jack Davis The Top Federisk Johnson Christmas Fairy Beverley Christian Santa Donald Lindsey Grade School Chorus Kentucky Babe Jingle Bells Carol Singers Ruth Ann Maher Ruth Carson Mildred McDonough Mary Ann McCally Leonard Baysing er Juan McDonough Julia Belle McGuire Donald Miara Richard Savage and many more with scenes of living room Christmas Eve late Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.
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Brimfield School
Mammy
Barbara June Riggs
Jack
Stenhen Minor
Wity
Dale Catton
Rolland
Cad
Walter Lindsey
Gwyneth Dungano
Harold Bay
Singer
Clown
Jack Davis
Federisk Johnson
Beverley Christian Santa Claus
Donald Lindsey
Kentucky
Jingle Bells
Ruth Ann Maher
Ruth Carson
Mildred McDonough
Mary Ann McCally
Leonard Baysinger
Juan McDonough
Julia Belle McGuire
Donald Miara
Richard Savage
Charles Wyman
Carl Christian
Leonard Bayslager
Bertha Reinhart
Jimmy Christian
Jacqueline Riggs
Phylis Reinhart
Wallace Overend
Lois Mae Kingdon
Billy Gilroy
Duane McKown
Junior Johnson
Velma Turner
Arlene Collins
Bernice Collins
Franklin Driskell
Alumni Plan Holiday Fun Night at Community Building
Informal gathering of Mfiela high graduates set for Saturday December 29 at the Community Building. Dance, cards and entertainment planned by the organizing committee with further announcements next week. Graduates and immediate families are invited. not a replacement for the annual alumni meeting.
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Mfiela High Grads
Ber
Old Time Dance at Community Building Saturday
An old time dance event at the Community Building is announced for Saturday with Belford's Orchestra performing. Tickets cost 10 and 25 cents. The notice reflects on county finances and calls for prudent supervisor selection, noting the county’s strong financial standing and no borrowing needed until January.
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Belford
St Josephs Lakers Edge St Cecilias 42 40 In Close Duel
St Josephs Church Senior Basketball hosted St Cecilia s of Peoria on December 13 with a strong first quarter lead. St Cecilia s tightened in the second and outplayed the locals in a tight second half to win 42 40. The teams are even in this season s series. Next home game against St Johns Peoria on December 20 at 8 00 pm at the Community Building. Admission 10 cents. Altar and Rosary Society social to include turkey prize.
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St. Joseph’s Church
St. Cecilia's C. Y
Peoria
St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia's
St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's
St. John's
Altar and Rosary Society
Santa Claus Surprise Party in Living Room Scene
A quirky scene set in the living room of Santa Claus house features Mrs. Santa Ruth Carson and a cast including ELWES Milliken Junior Lindsey Billiken Rolland Cady Pilliken Roger Nichols Filliken Harold Bayainger Dr. Washington Rolland Catton Uncle Sam Stephen Minor Tepys Barbara June Riggs Hoa Donna Jean Collins Rubinoff Leonard Baysinger Johaony Ball Willis Floyd Kingdon Olaf and Donald Miars Yoki 8an Mary Ann McCurly Sanay John McDonough Antonio Wyman with accompaniments Eloise Savage and Thelma DeVries in a playful holiday tableau.
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Milliken
Junior Lindsey Billiken
Rolland
Cady Pilliken
Roger Nichols
Filliken
Harold Bayainger
Dr. Washington
Rolland Catton
Uncle Sam
Stephen Minor Tepys
Barbara June Riggs Hoa
Donna Jean Collins Rubinoff
Leonard Baysinger
Johaony Ball
Willis Floyd Kingdon
Olaf
Donald Miars
Yoki 8An
Mary Ann McCurly
Sanay
John McDonough
Antonio
Charles Wyman
Kathleen Steck
Georgia Despi
Santa Claus
Their Christmas Eve an Impressionist Painting by Crosby
The American Weekly reproduces in color a painting titled Their Christmas Eve by the distinguished artist Percy Crosby. The feature appears in the magazine distributed with the Chicago Herald and Examiner the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Crosby
American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
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Moore’s Hall
Lawrence Wilhelm
Joliet
Butte
John Mulvaney Brown
Betty Pulsipher
Louise Blundy Brauley
Irene Pulsipher
Eana Johnson
James Finnegan
Verne Arbert
I . Ruth Hayes
Julia Hindle
Alinois Wesley Ao
Lester Rusk Cornell
Madaline Burt Peoria
Tim Simmons
Miss Lovett
Sandav
Harry’’ Lovett
Midas
Jubilee College
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Cecil Stubbs
Apent
Frank Carter
C. F. Adama
A. R. Moore
W. M. Carter
Jim Welch
Hubert Oakes
W E. Carter
Minnie Laws
C L. McClellan
Frank Claypool
Speut
Mr. Claypool
OR R. B. Roberts
Llinole
Card OF Tranks
Union Church
Isaiah Speaks
Little Girls of Nazareth
God
Herod
Orient
Mary
Manger
Lord Jesus
Matthew
Be the
Lord
J.E. Welsh, M.D
Brimfield, Ilinois
Frederick V. Arber
Todd, Morgan, Pendarvis & Arbes
Central National Bank
Ilinois
DR Walter Pacey
Bank of Galesburg-Bldg
Galesburg, Mligoia
Geo. W. Cluskey
Undertaker
Calia
Stoly
Winoseler Undertaking
Peoria, Ill
R. R. Claybaugh
Brimfield, Illinois
T.ia
St. Cecilia’s
Mrs. Santa
Elwes
Eloise Savage
Thelma DeVries
H R. Johnson &Son
Potter & Anderson
Fulton Street Peeri
Palace Theater
Elmwood, Illinois
Buck Jones
Marguerite DeLaMotte
Shadow Ranch
Laurel Hardy
Norma Shearer
Frederick March
Charles Laughton
Barretts
Wimpole Street
Miriam Hopkins
Joel McCrea
Faye Wray
the World
Tfe
Claudette Colbert
Cleopatra
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