Local notes and sales in Brimfield area
Various brief notes record local commerce and visits in Brimfield and nearby towns. Cedar Rapids pumps at Arber’s, oysters at Haywards, heaters and washing machines at Arbers, and a Cypress water tank sale at the Lumber Yard. Also mentions births, telephone connection, university student home for holidays, and a church fair with a total of 636 in receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapid
Arber’s
Haywards
Arbers
E. B. McCabe
Peoria
Cummins
George Mulvaney
Frank Ford
Elmwood
Cady
J Ee Murdock
Mr. Murdock
Congregational Church
J. W. Johnson
Christmas News From Brimfield and Vicinity
Local residents reported cold weather with 16 below and the year’s coldest day. Christmas events filled churches and shops offered holiday bargains in Elgin Hampden and nearby towns. Notices recall births marriages and travel, with community scenes from Brimfield Toulon and Princeville and reports on schools markets and a Woodmen picnic planning for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibay
Cook’e
Charlies Wyman
H.L. Fisher
Pearis
Elgin
Hampden
Cammin
J. Hibbs
Peoria
Woodmen
Stark County
Toulon
W. P. Snare
George Nowlan
F. EF. White
Jo W. Sharp
A.C Murchison
Nicholas Gibbs
J. P. Williams
Hunters Notice Warns Trespassers on Local Farm Land
Hunters and trespassers are warned to keep off the farm of Mrs. Monday east of Brimfield. Prosecution to the full extent of the law will follow for trespass and damage. Additional notices from J L Murdock and A B Moors request respect for property and no crossing gates or breaking fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday
Brimfield
J. L. Murdock
Leslee
Robert BorYle
Saw Death Near. Overstreet praises Dr King's New Discovery
Elgin Tenn resident L Overstreet recalls his wife’s deadly cough and lung illness. Doctors said she was near death from consumption, but a friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery which saved her life. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases with trial bottles offered.
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L. ©. Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Wm, Robinson & Co
G L Fort Post Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
G L Fort Post elected officers at the last regular meeting including Commander E Herriott Vice Commander C Guyer Junior Vice Commander L Foulk Chaplain Rev R Pacey. Officers include Geo C Babcock D W Curran and William Kelley Trustees J J Pursell William Curran J L Foulk Delegates M P Reed Alternate William Curran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Fort Post
E. Herriott
V.—G C. Guyer
J. V
J. L. Foulk
The Best Plaster Relief Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plasters for back side chest pains and rheumatism. A dampened flannel bound to the area promises prompt relief after one application. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Robinson & Co
Brimfield Post Office Hours and Closures
Brimfield Post Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mails close at 8:20 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. R. Strain. P.M.
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Brimfield
Christmas Greeting From Leadville in 1901
Christmas message from Leadville Colorado dated December 20 1901 sends a Merry Christmas and a Royal Welcome for 1902. The note to friends wishes hearty cheer for the New Year signed Mus R C Mogse.
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Leadville
Colu
Rocky Mountains
Mus
R. C. Mogse
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Fuel Liver Bowel Health
An old health advert notes a poor complexion stems from a torpid liver or irregular bowels and that natural waste buildup leads to pimples boils and impure blood. It promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a world famous remedy to stimulate the liver and regulate bowels without eroding or distress. Base Puls. Wm Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
Wm Robinson &Co
Close at eight p m daily except Saturdays
The undersigned close their places of mess at 8 p m each day until further notice. Signatories include Cady Bros. Members Bros. Hayward Co W Winne W A Marshall Fred Arber R A Cook and Brimfield. Date December 9 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cady Bros
Bros. Hayward. Co
W. Winne
W. A. Marshall
Fred Arber
R. A. Cook
Brimfield
New Tin Shop Opens in Historic Post Office Building
D B Tomas announces opening of a new tin shop in the old post office building on September 1. The shop will offer tin work steel and iron roofing spouting and all related work with prompt repair service and invites old customers and new patrons to visit.
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Tomas
Wanted S ESMEN To Sell Nursery Stock In Milwaukee
Wanted S ESMEN To sell a Choice tine of Nursery Stock. Steady work, and EXTRA INDUCEMENTS to the gent P person All stock guaranteed. Now For Terms and secure a good situation for the Fall and Winter. Address THE HAWKS NURSERY COMPANY Milwaukee Wis. Warning Water-haulers hunters warned not to trespass. Puts gray matter in your head. Brings a rosy glow to faded cheeks. Rocky Mountain Tes 35c. Wm. Robinson Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Nursery Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Rocky Mountain
Wm. Robinson & Co
National Land List advertisement for real estate sales
The National Land List is advertised as the only genuine real estate paper in America. It circulates in every state and targets parties interested in buying selling exchanging land merchandise or other property. The ad mentions a price of 3 cents and lists Green Ridge Missouri as the contact location.
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Illinois
Towa
Santa Nebras
Minnesota
South Dakota
America
Union
Spanielle Co
Green Ridge
Missouri
Carpet Weaving Services On Short Notice
An advertisement-style line announces readiness to undertake all kinds of carpet weaving with prompt service and a full range of warp colors on hand. The fragment mentions Mus Sengsbuey and Britabeld in unclear context, indicating a local trades listing or shop notice from a historical source.
Tuesday event month in W A hall meeting notes
The fragment lists Wm Kelly as Chancellor and Mrs Esther with a schedule for the third Monday evening monthly. A. Pacey is President with .E. Sec'y. Charles Moss is Chief. John V. Brown Camp No 56 8 V Div of HL meets alternate Monday in GA E ball at 8. Captain Ross GuyER and Ist Sergt Annutx Pacey are named with unclear context.
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W. A. Hall
Wm. Kelly
Esther
A. Pacey
E. Sec
Y. Charles Moss
John V. Brown
G.A. E
Ross Guyer
Annutx Pacey
Sergt
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Eetieee
Ste
Arber
A. L. Gibson
Peter Bacher
Gertrude Bowman
Illinois State University
Augusta Bennett
Laura Bower
C. L. Hayes
Hindle
Hayward Farm
Tully & Heaton
Frank Fisher
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Frank
Chicago
Matie Cahill
Academy of Our Lady, Sacred Heart
Burlington
Main Street
Slattery
W. R. Weeks
Ladies of Fashion
Mattson Medicine
Rob Invon & Co
Welber
Meonica
Trivoli
Webber
C. L. Tangan
Samuel P. Steck
Zula Strain
Edward J. Day
St. Viator’s College
Kankakee
J. E. Stansbury
Canton
Keleys Bank
Samuel Hamilton
Jobst
Yates City
Kronick
Miller & Son
Geo. A. Pursell
Bloomington
C. B. Dunning
Leland
Lotta Reed
Harry Davis
Jas. Winn
Camp Grove
Camp Grove Cor
Henry Republican
John Memler
Wilmot
Mamler Brothers
J.C. F. Cummins
Santa Claus
Santa
Burt
Cantamins
Moore's
Prue “Miller
Birdie Marshall
W. .Mercer
Wesleyan University
Arthur Rand
Wabaunsee County
Kansas
Philip Kehl
Celia Carroll
The
Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Albert Albrecht
Billinga
Montana
Frederick Albrecht
Will Harding
Ed Keefer
Thomas Pacey
Samuel A. Stewart
Eden, Jr
M. E. Church
Minnie Herrington
Averyville
Wm.Cowley
J. N. Hart
Eldorado Springs
Callin
H.R. Johnson
John Clinch
Brimfield Township
Knox Place
Geo. Wilson
Dunlap
F W
Joseph Strain
Bransfield
Chester
Nebr
Jubilee
Stewart
Kewanee
College
Julia L. Gilbert
E. Lew Gilbert
W. J. Gilbert
Frank Gilbert
Paxton
Arnold Gilbert
el Paso
F.(. Campbell
Champaign
TC. Radbone
A. C. Southerland
Princeville
Emma Gilbert
Lew Wallace
James Whitcomb Riley
Hoosier School
Maurice Thompson
Charles Major
Booth Tarkington
Frederick M. Smith
Ladies’ Home Journal
Christine
Germany
Vincent Aten
Buda
Adqes
Mr. Pleasant
Willis Burgess
Isabel McCutcheon
Judge Wright
Burgess
Abe Miller
Apa
Mr. Burgess
Monica Gov
Republican
Gloria Battinson
Weitz
Ténttie
E. T. Learned
Pangy
Wessels
West End Grocery
F. B. Punstener
Graham Building
Johnson & Stewart
Hereford Bulls
L. T. Mathers, Laura
Mercury
Health and Beauty
McDonnell Bros
National Land List
Co Ion
Cass
Clurth
Astor
L. Fort Post
G. C. Guyer
E. Herntorr
Mathorin
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