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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
4
Two candidates announce runs for Tax Collector of Brimfield township with responses to Republican caucus. Gro H Carr and Charles L Carron emphasize party support and respect.
A 1901 era notice lists a for sale cook stove in good condition with inquiry to Wm. George. Ads urge appliance care, stove agencies and winter shopping, plus local notes on visits, repairs, and nearby residents returning home during the holidays.
E. K. Hayes will sell at his farm four miles west of town on Thursday January 10 1901. Auctioneer Doug McDonnell will offer 10 horses 32 head of superior Shorthorn cattle a large line of agricultural implements five work harness sets a pair driving harness and many other items. See bills Bright Eyes remedy advertisement also appears.
The B Y P U meets next Sunday at 6 PM with topic The old and new based on Luke 5 36 39 led by May Hathaway and Jessie Marvin. The pastor’s sermon The office of the church was well received noting our obligation to the world. The pastor resigns after four years nine months to take a position in Farmington on the second Sunday in January. Regular preaching services proceed on Sunday.
A 58 acre farm near Brimfield offers 45 tillable acres with good pasture timber and stone. The property includes coves and timber on the balance, located 2 miles from Brimfield. Owner will be in Brimfield for a few days to sell at a bargain. call soon before return home.
A Grammar School teacher was locked out Friday noon then admitted to find a large Christmas tree loaded with fruits. A program was performed and the teacher showered oranges on the pupils. Credit goes to committee Edith Rook Agnes McLaughlin Florence Stansbury Susie Yerby Pearl Murnan for planning.
A Christmas offer urges gifts of subscriptions to The Youth's Companion with extra incentives. It promotes a 1901 Puritan Girl Calendar in 12 color prints and continuance of remaining 1900 issues free with new subscriptions. Gift buyers receive a printed certificate and illustrated volume announcements with sample copies.
Charles Davis of Bowerstown Ohio escaped a deadly fate from chronic lung disease after using Dr. King's New Discovery. He credits immediate relief and a permanent cure. The remedy has 25 years of proven throat chest and lung benefits. Sold 50c and 1.00 with guarantee and trial bottles at Wo. Robinson & Co.
Trustees offer church building and lot in Brimfield for 500 dollars cash. Sale requires approval of the Peoria Presbytery. Inquiries to J J Paorsell or any board member.
Notice invites all ladies to call and examine samples of dress goods offered for sale by the yard. The description mentions new and beautiful fabrics available for viewing.
A brief classified notice seeks one thousand oicely greased rabbits and various poultry butter and eggs. The office is located one door west of C. W. Wisne's grocery in Norvat Ovgnes.
The School Trustees of Brimfield township announce a loan on good real estate security. The notice seeks authorized borrowing to support district needs and outlines standard terms for repayment and security.
This listing records weekly church services across denominations including BE Church Congregational Baptist and St Joseph's Catholic, with service times, Sunday school, prayer meetings, and youth groups. It also lists local fraternal and civic group meetings such as G A B posts, K of P, W C T U, Camp orders, Daughters of Harmony, and fire company notices.
An old advertisement touts King Pills from Wm. Robincoe and Co claiming increased strength, better mood, clear brain, and high ambition. The copy urges a four cent box as a quick health boost for social position and business energy.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Im-Iminess collection and an $800 figure, with references to banks, manufacturers and a Chicago address at 334 Dearborn Street. Source content is fragmented and lacks clear events or persons.
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