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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
1
The town hosts a Christmas program at Connents Tonight at eight oclock sharp with a two reel comedy picture to start. The program continues with a band selection the high school glee club a violin solo by John Mulvaney a vocal solo by Muriel Catton a primary orchestra selection another band piece and a Santa Claus surprise.
The church choir presents a Christmas program on Sunday evening December 26 at 7 o clock. The event features a full chorus, male and soprano soloists, quartets, duets, and instructive selections including Joy to the World and Oh Come All Ye Faithful. Pianist Mrs Carrie Cady and director Rev W E Bradburn lead the performance with a postlude Largo by Chopin.
Brimfield Athletics announce holiday games at the Community theatre for Moliday season. December 25 Canton LH C versus Brimfield Athletics, December 28 Elmwood Independents versus Brimfield Athletics, January 1 Washington Independ admission 15. The Athletics were defeated by the New York Nationals 23 to 32 in a clean, fast exhibition on Teenday.
James I Pemble of Brimfield Illinois died December 12 1920 at age 72 after a long life as a coal miner gardener and family man He served in Co G 80th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War and was survived by his wife three children a stepmother three brothers five sisters twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild The funeral was held at the church with G A R and Relief Corps members in attendance and interment at Brimfield cemetery.
Miss Virginia A Murdoch and Gren Otts Doubet wed at Arcadian rectory Peoria Ill with Ray James Benson officiating. After a luncheon they plan a home on the groom’s Brimfield farm. Cora A Shiseler wed Harold Shiseler at the bride’s parents Chillicothe home then to Chicago and a farm north of Etna.
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