Weathered entries reveal 1890s to 1910s farm market and community notes
February 9 1893 and February 13 1903 to 1913 records show price lists for oats wheat rye butter eggs and hogs, plus local trades and professionals. Mentions of roads weather school events and fraternal lodges reflect rural community life and periodic market data across years.
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Gora
Gorn
Kay Bart
Lande Milter
J. BB. Meeer
S. & Davis
J. O. Siyter
Father Mainville
St. Joasph’s
Heart Fund Drive Names Co Chairs for Brimfield Campaign
Heart Fund co chairmen Hearietta and Eisel Memier of Brimfield lead February activities for the Greater Peoria Heart Association campaign. Memier is assisted by Mewtrene Cady with a local committee organizing drives, speeches, and bank placements to raise funds for heart disease prevention education and research in Peoria and Tahswell counties.
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Hearietta
Eisel Memier
Brimfield
Ters
Heart Fund
Jarive
de James A. Walsh
Greater
Qeac
Peoria
Tasewell Seuntica Tae Agapitation
Carrienem& Program
Cervice
Amy
Heart of the Tome
Heart
Greater Peoria Heart Association
City Hall
Frosty Wight Remembered By Family And Friends
Forrest Cecil Wight known as Frosty was born September 2 1883 in Streator to George and Ida Madden Wight. He worked at Owen Glass Works then learned plastering in Peoria and helped found Local 18 of the plasterers union. He married Mabel Clack Sprieger in Peoria on November 28 1908 and lived in Brim Seid for thirty years. He leaves his wife two sisters and several brothers and nieces and nephews. He was a longtime friend neighbor and admirer of children and will be missed by all who knew him fondly. His memory offers comfort as he rests in peace in everlasting life.
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Forrest Cecil Wight
Frosty’ Was
Streator
Son
George and
Ida Bell Madden Wight
Mabel
Cora Sage
Aurora
Danville
George
Caterpillar Trail
East Peoria
Harry
Peoria
Store announces lease not available. Brimfield ties fade
The Oakford Co cooperative ad reveals Brimfield area ties, long service to the community, and a pending store lease ending March 1st 1953. The outgoing managers Mr and Mrs Ralph Carsca plan to seek work away from Brimfield as they entrust successors to maintain quality prices and service for nearly six decades. Local applicants will be considered.
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Brimfield
Wick
Oakford Co
Blue Ribbon
Ecessim
Eame
Engagement Announcement for Daricanto Richard Hanley
Mr and Mrs Fuseecer of Brinfield announce the engagement of their daughter Daricanto Richard Hanley to Hanley son of Mr and Mrs William Ranley of Schrends Avenue. Miss Fussmer is a Bria feld high school graduate and works as a receptionist for the Fs mele Mutual Casualty Car. Mr Haoley, a Woodruff high school graduate, attended Bradley University and was recently discharged from the Army.
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Ueas Fuseecer
Brinfield
Daricanto
Richard _. Hanley
William Ranley
Schrends Avenue
Miss Fussmer
Briafeld High School
Haoley
Woodruff High School
Bradley University
Local residents attend funerals and visit relatives
Laura Items Mr and tra Frask Riel spent Saturday evening in Galesburg Sidney Webster was home from Gradiley over the weekend. Mrs Dan Huntzof New Boston spent a few days there at her home the past week. Wilfred Beamer of Peoria spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Mannab Beamer. Mr and Mrs Smith of Nebraska attended the funeral of their cousin Harry Brecka. Mrs Chana Thomas entertained the Royal Neighbors Wednesday afternoon. Cecil and Billie Defy of Victoria spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Ed Kalb. Mr and Mrs James Kemper spent Sunday evening in Peoria with Mrs Myrtie Rowe and Paul Kemper. Mr and Mrs Riley Reed and children of Williamsburg spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Harrey Heen. Privates and neighbors attended the funeral services of Raymond Garrett on Saturday and Harry Brecka on Sunday, both in Rimwood. Mrs Gua Fieke and Mrs Marelyn Bomends of Manite Springs Calo and Mrs Lois Teese of Assemptice were called here by the death of Raymond Garrett the past week. Mrs Mancy King of Acer Srimfida spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Thomas Miller. On Sunday Mr and Mrs Wm Jones were later guests to help the millers celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Wm Eineman of Missouri, Astie and Jeannie Palmer of Pekin and Mrs Edward ate of Pontiac, former coadients of Laura, were among out of town friends attending the funeral of Garry Breexe Sunday.
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Mre Mancy King
Acer Srimfida
Mran
Thomas Miller
Ana Mra
Jonca
Laner
Millers
Wm. Eineman
Miesourt
Astie
Eenne Palmer
Pekinane
Edward ¥ Ate
Pontiac
Laera
Garry Breexe
Sundap
Brooks Rites Held for Local Resident in Kimwood
Funeral services for Harry F. Brooks of Laura were held Sunday at Clark Memorial Home Kimwood with Rev Richard Chase officiating. Burial followed in Brimada Cemetery. Born 1881 he was survived by two sisters Minoaic and Bessie of Caura, and preceded in death by parents and a sister.
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Clark Memorial
Kimwood
Harry F. Brooks
Laura
Galesburg Cottage Hospital
Richard Chase
Brimada Cemetery
Mc Brooks
Deah
Minoaic
Bessie Brooke
Caura
Memorial services and local visits mark week in Elmwood area
French Grove S A Keiloeg and Wa were neighbors visiting Thurday. Mrs Rath Shaw visited her parents Mr and Mrs Quincy Groves at Wyom ing Mounday. A number attended memorial services for Raymond Barrett and for Harry Brooks in Elmwood. Mr and Mrs Cuas Powers visited A R Moore home. Mrs Moore and daughter Eleanor visited Galesburg and supper with Mrs C F Adams. Wednesday callers at John Shaffer home were Mr and Mrs Darwin Reed and family returning from Alaska where Darwin served in the Navy. Mile Stevens and wife celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the Shaffer home with several family members in attendance.
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Rath Shaw
Quincy Groves
Wyoming Mounday
Powers
A. R. Moore
Mra Moore
Eleanor
Galesburg
Mra C.F Adams
John Shaffer
Darwin Reed
Alaake
Darwin
Serong
Navy
Mra
Frank Troth
Peoria
Mile Stevens
War
Barry Steves
Clintom
Gours Stevens
Bloomington
Mira Tack Stevene
Roskfora
Stanton Moore
Raymond T Barrett funeral notice in Elmwood area
Raymond T Barrett of Lacra died February 7 at 2:60 pm with burial in Princeville cemetery. He was born April 33 1904 to Edwin E and Alice Garrett and married Olive Miller on June 16 1989. Survived by five children including Roger L and Alice Pears-Plake. services led by Rev Richard Chase with organ selections Gong Home Whispering Hope and Abide With Me. Pallbearers listed as Warry Matoec Bos Senth Pan Kaeer LaVerne Reicheneker Bob Smeerle and Bally Jones.
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Pattersoe Paneral’'Seme
Elmwood
Rayeard Saylor Barrett
Lacra
Princeville
Mr Barrett
Edwin
Alice Taylor Garrett
Olive Miller
Roger L
Ainter
Alice Pears-Plake
Manitoe Springs
Colorado
Que Duaghter
Sue Brother
Bias
Pussell Remmere
Whisperise Hope
Richard Chase
Sheeh
Warry Matoec
Bos Senth
Pan Kaeer
LaVerne Reicheneker
Bob Ssmeerle
Bally Jones
Harold J Buck dies. Dallas funeral services held
Harold J Buck dies of pneumonia in Dallas. Funeral services were held at Northway Christian Church with Rev. Painez Berry Jr. officiating. Burial at Memorial Park with Hillcreat Masonic Lodge. Buck, born May 28 1900, studied civil engineering, led the Asphalt Institute, and was a longtime oil industry executive. He lived in Dallas 12 years, from Oklahoma, and was a 33rd degree Mason and Shrine member. Survived by wife Violet, son Thomas Buck, daughter Susan Buck, and mother Ida Buck.
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Harold J. Buck
Edmondson Ave
Dallas
Texas
Am & Dallas Hospital
Painez Berry, Jr
Northway Christian Church
Tarnd Memorial Park
Hillcreat Masonic Lodge
Buck
Srimfeld
Colorado State College
The
Asphalt Institute
Society of American Miliary Eecineers
American Liberty Oil Co
Oklahoma
Mle
Scottish Rite
Helia Tempie
Ballas
Mrs Sterling Moak Memorial Service for Mr Monk
Mrs Sterling Moak memorial services for Mr Prances Rockwell Monk were held January 27 1953 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego California. Survived by husband Sterling Moak two sons and several cousins. Moak family assisted Frandee Moak slipped away January 28 at his home El Cajon California.
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Prances Rockwell Monk
Fort Rooscrans National Cemetery
Pacific Ocean
San Diego Bay
San Diego
California
Appreciation for Support After Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Frank Garrell along with Mr and Mrs Heecy Mabe Miecos and Nephew express thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy cards flowers and letters sent during their bereavement. They also thank Boogie and Mrs Bad Kingdon for support while in hospital and at home.
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Nughbors
Garrell Mic
Mra
Heecy Mabe
Miecos
Rataees
Boogie
Convict 63913 Film to Be Shown Next Week
A local screening feature titled Convict 63913 Der Fed Garland will be shown on Friday February 12 with a color sound motion picture. The program includes 2 heart throbbing drama pieces about a struggle to live without dope.
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der Fed Garland
Ama
Monica
Adult Farmer Classes At Brimfield High School
The Adult Farmer Evening school program will resume close at Brimfield High School Monday January 5 at 8 00 am. Open to anyone with interest in farming problems and a few ladies welcome. Two meetings are set for February 9 and 16 with further notices to follow. February 16 features a livestock outlook meeting with speaker Harry Vancagriff and market trends. February 23 includes a Chas Price Co New York rep on feeding synthetic milk to baby pigs and other feeding questions.
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Segain
Brimfiead
Chas, Prise & Co
New York
American Auxiliary promotes community service program
February schedule notes for the American Auxiliary include a sewing day on February 26 at Mr Reed Bluedys home with two covered dishes and a regular Legion meeting at the Legion hall the same day starting at 3 o clock. Coupons are to be kept and forwarded to Mre Heory Tully who handles them.
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Géegwa
Reed Bluedy
American Legio
Aurttay
Legion Ball
Roy Bale Returns Home After Weeks in Hospital
Roy Bale comes home after several weeks in the hospital recovering from surgery. He plans to thank friends for their remembrances and good wishes.
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Roy Bale
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D. G. Shirley
Eorge Howard
T- J. Foley
Roberts
Tate
J. A. Church
Crayman
B. Kelly
Ford
Tedebaker
Moline
Clark & Son
C. W. Winse
Cady Brea
Memler Bros
Johnson & Son
Ferniture Selkirk & Go
Coams
Cea Acement
Wali Garry
Memier
Mewtrene Cady
Micecea
Disect
Nail Selieitaricea
Ais
Desaees
Walsh
Owen Glass Works
O. P
I. A
Mabel Clack Sprieger
Wight
Brim Seid
Peoria Papera
Waebeth
Mre
Ralph &. Carsca
Mr and
Tra Frask Riel
Sidney Webster
Gradiley
Dan Huntzof
New Boston
Apent
Wilfred Beamer
Mra Mannab Beamer
Mes Smith
Nebraska
Harry Brecka
Chana. Thomas
Cecil and
Billie Defy
Victora
Mra Ed Kalb
James Kemper
Myrtie Rowe
Paul Kemper
Iley Reed
Williamafeld
Harrey Heen
Privede and
Aghbors
Raymond Uarrett
Harry Hrecka
Rimwood
Gua Fieke
Marelyn Bomends
Manite
Calo
Lois Teese
Raymond Garrett
S.A Keiloeg
Neko ‘Ta
Thuraday
Raymond Barrett
Harry Brooks
Mrs. Sterling Moak
Lillian Barry F Rockwell
Batesberg
Bne
St Josep Academy
Lewbard College
University of Wiiness
Mra Meak
Morriece
Asin
Sterling L. Moak
Vermont
Soak
Fermont Schosla
Watt
Moak
Mra Moak
Georgia
South Carolums
Calfornia
Gallimore
Maryland
Callteraiz
Abe
Sirs Mork
Merling
Ccveral Cousion
Mork
Mwe
Mra Vernon Moak
Victoria
Main Street
el Uajon
Bill Mignan
Ascot Flowera
Joe Ruius
Stratton
Joe
Springfield
Macomb
Western
Harry Vancagriff
fHeory Tully Chairman
Joseph M Ketay
M. D Medical Clinic
Taylor
Brinfield, Skade
Taylor Funeral Home
H. Johnson
Johneon Asher
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Illinois
Bin‘ciaz
Gamtotp
Farmers’ Automobile Insurance Association
Pekis, Ilwoia
Eldon McKown
Monroe Flower Shop
Tel9
B. H. Johnson
General Insurance
Notary Public Office
Palace Theater
Chariton Heston
Susan Morrow
Peter Harson
Joan Taylor
the Savage
Rory Calhoun
Gene Tierney i
Alan Young
Dinah Shore
Robert Merrill
Aaron Slick
Punkin Crick
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