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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
1
The passage urges cheerful acts that soothe the mind and heart for those less fortunate. It emphasizes heedfulness to others needs and the joy of giving as a supreme gift surpassing wealth. It frames Christmas generosity as sharing comfort, strength, hope, rest, and courage.
The Covered Wagon is hailed as the best known and best motion picture. It portrays the pioneer spirit and the trials of opening the western frontier. Filmed entirely out West with 5000 actors and 2000 Indians, not a single foot was shot in a studio.
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 10, Divine Services at 11. Confirmation instruction Saturday at 10. A Children's Christmas program is scheduled for Christmas Eve December 24 at 7:30 pm. Christmas Day services begin at 10 am. Ladies Aid meets two weeks from Thursday on January 8.
Notice to settle all debts of the late Charles W Winne. Creditors must present bills at the Exchange State Bank to meet year’s start expenses. W W Day administrator requests immediate attention to accounts.
A signed notice prohibits hunting trapping or trespassing on property under control of the undersigned. Warning announces that all trespassers will be prosecuted and lists several individuals including C. L. McClellan A. R. Moore Mrs. John Day and others.
The Union Church schedules morning service with Dr H R DeBra preaching at the Methodist church at 11. Evening worship at the Congregational church at 1 30 features The Crown of the Year. The Young People conclude their year at 7 30 in the Congregational church. Church School at 9 45. Adult school members propose New Year resolutions starting January. A Christmas music offering to the American Friends Service Committee raised 12.40.
Mrs Margaret Dempsey nee Moon died December 17, 1924 at her Peoria home aged 67. Born in County Fermanaugh Ireland she spent most of her life in Brimfield area before moving to Peoria seven years ago. She married James Dempsey January 29, 1880 and left behind husband and daughter Alice. sons Mamie and John predeceased her. Funeral at home followed by service at St Marys Cathedral Peoria and burial at Calvary cemetery Brimfield.
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