Local News Notes and Farming Items from February 1882
The itemized notes cover a furniture and undertaking goods store opening by R Jehu son, land sales including a 160 acre Siggh farm, and a recap of local events in Mun ie. The column lists farm yields of corn oats wheat and eggs, remarks on weather geese flying north, and notices about a new hospital consignments and school features with editor and staff names. Social items include a king residence advert, church captains, league games, and domestic science class details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jehusom
Cady
Baiding
Richard Garter
Randfathern
Colin
Maser
Egge
W. Wright Amily
Bret
Knapp
Champaiga
Slocum-Farmer Rites Unite in Peoria Wedding
Berta Slocum daughter of Mr and Mrs Geeta Slocum of Brumfield wed Mr George Farmer Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Farmer of Peoria in a February ceremony at the Unity Church in Brimsted The double ring ceremony featured a bejeweled headpiece and a bouquet of peacock plume lilies The bride's parents hosted a reception for about one hundred guests The couple will reside at 1210 Main Peoria Farmer a graduate of Boonmead High School Bradfield University and Methodist Hospital training is a laboratory technician The groom served in the Navy and works for Goodyear in Peoria They will be addressed as Mr and Mrs George Farmer at their Peoria home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta Slocem
M Va Geeta Slocum
Brumfield
George Farmer, Jr
Peorta
George Famer
Parmer
Lynnwood
California
Unewa
Bamsted
Greem
Betty Lilly
Mua
Alice Bender
Deestar
Philip Farmer
Jane Doyle
Peeria
Ecnffova Mbased
Bacher
Rebt Wancon
Clarica Cox
Farmer
Boommead High School
Bradiew University
Methodist Hospital
Faweecr
Peoria
Gaenberg
Navy
Goodyear Company
Ceoria
PTA Meeting Next Week Details Speaker and Lunch Program
The monthly PTA gathering is scheduled for February 21 at 7:30 PM. A state PRA speaker will outline the hot lunch program while refreshments are provided by the Freshman-Sopa. A state executive will discuss the program and answer questions about it. The superintendent will provide a county speaker on the same topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinmficia Pia
PRA
Heartfelt thanks from hospital patients and groups
A letter of gratitude expresses appreciation from the Order of Sastre Stee chapter Royal Neighbor lodge and others for cards gifts and warm responses received during illness. The note mentions hospital care in New York City and thanks friends relatives and supporters for their kind gestures and visits.
Shower Honors Bride at Dungan Home Event
A Valentine week bridal shower honored the bride at the C F Dungan home with Mrs Richard Savage of Park Forest as hostess. Attendees included Mesdawes Sue Piile Cettierm Schoonover Lene Doering Betty Haasehbacker Ruth Jacobeon Jamie Carintan Guyexth Bridson and the Mia0e8 Patricia Penncett Bett Waite Minam Bragg Narcy Tucker Uunna C dy Willadean Reichart Pat Carsa sent a note and gift. Games, a lunch of ice cream cake and punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdawes Sue Piile Cettierm Schoonover
Lene Doering
Betty Haasehbacker
Ruth Jacobeon
Jiamie Carintan
Guyexth Bridson
Patrica Penncett
Bett Waite
Minam Bragg Narcy Tucker
Uunna C Dy
Willadean Reichart
Pat Carsa
Guess
Public Card Party for Charity Silent Auction Held
A benefit card party and silent auction will be held on February 3 to aid the church children. Door prizes, games such as canasta, pinochle, and bridge, plus prizes for raffle items. Roe and coffee will be served, admission 50 cents. Donations appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saruresy
Chideen
Tromara
Laura PTCC Party Tees Public Eyeballing
A public event will be held February 2 for the Laura PTCC party of the series. A special prize is to be awarded February 23. Williamsfield grade school brings two teams to play Laura Grace School. First game time 7 pm. The Lutheran Church ladies planned to thank donors and helpers for a successful supper.
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Willamsfield Grade
Schoo
Laura Grace Schoo
The
Lutheran Church
Scout Fund Drive Proceeds for Local Boy Scout Troop
At a Wednesday meeting the charter was presented to the local troop in a ceremony attended by most parents. A house to house drive in town and county to finance the troop was planned and perfected. Donation requests between March 3 and March 8 urged contributions to keep a Scout troop in the community. The goal is 124 dollars per boy per year. Gerald Giggs chairs the committee directing the drive.
Local social notes from French Grove and nearby towns
French Grove residents Ruth Ame abes of Merten and Mra A R Weere with daughter Bea visited Galeeburg. Mira Verne Shaffer called on Monday, and Harold Gelvin hosted Mary Jane Piack who is recovering after a toneilicatomy. Mr Clyde Batemae and family visited Chillcothe, and Mre Bee McKown with family were also noted in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra A. R. Weere
Bea
Galeeburg
Mira Verne Shaffer
Harold Gelvin
Clyde Batemae
Bee McKown
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Marvin
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Marvin were held Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev A. and Sremleid of the Methodist church. The Ragged Green chorus was sung by Ira Donald and Mrs Marvin Meyer with piano. Bearers included Bert Siecum and others. Burial in Beimheia cemetery. Daughter of Debert and Eilen Marech, she died July 20 1908 after a long life of faith and church membership. Memorial references include Bible quotes and personal reminiscences from family and friends. The Marvin family thanks well wishers for support.
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Puneral
Elizabeth Mlarvin
Bel
Rev A. & Sremleid
Ira Donald
Iler
Melvin Meyer
Milered Pacey
Bert Siecum
Gady
Jonsen Marémg
Orvine Tucker
S. Keley
Rose Seedy
Wera
Beimheia
Brimfield Home Bureau Meeting Seeks Attendance and Silent Auction
Brimfield Home Bureau invites all members to attend a meeting at Mrs Root Wamon's home on February 27 at 1 20 PM. A silent auction will raise funds for several drives. The program includes a fashion show by Dara Willare Hesselvacher and a lesson on parliamentary procedure by Miss Joba Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root Wamon
Wuloea Valvatne
Crothea
Dara Willare Hesselvacher O
Mis Joba Clark
Bachelors Organize Matrimony Contest At Local Ballots
A local bachelors contest in Brimfield aims to recruit husbands by announcing a Mardi Gras style push. Leading figures include Harald Pacey Joe Garrell and Phil Smith as they prepare a playful ballot style challenge with voters selecting potential grooms at multiple local businesses. The plan spans Leap Year timing and is set to conclude in the next edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyle
California
Harald Pacey
Joe Garrell
Aaudécen
New Orleans
American Legion Auxiliary aims for spiritual awakening drive
A historical notice outlines a wide movement by the American Legion Auxiliary to promote church attendance and daily prayer among members and the community during February. The Feb 28 meeting features sewing, a 3 pm business session, and a 6 pm Legion Birthday gathering with a potluck dinner for members and families to support hospital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Amercan Legion Auxilary Argea
Activity Schedule Packed with School Events and Meetings
February 21 to 29 shows multiple school activities including arts grade basketball at Vatescity on the 22 and 23 PTA program in the gym at Dunlap, the Duncead HS basket events the 26 to 29, Elmwood arena games for Yates City grade basketball on the 29, and a Royal Neighbors meeting for installation of officers at the home of Far a Benate Steacer on Friday February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncead HS
Arena Mest
Elmwood
Yates City
Sizteen
Tre Royal
Fara Benate Steacer
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Columo
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Wiliam Catton
Ana Harry Fuseca
Constanty
Seminding
Nureday
Taugat
Lieya
William
Wale
Moat
Imate
Brimfield High
Createa Emwood
St Joseph's Pariah Gana
Pael Lottmao
Allen'‘von Ed Lotimar
Joe Mayes
Charles German
Gervin Cuon
Blayea
Corm
Egga
Hoge
Ee Deans
Slocum
Wegts Ewan
Paulip Farmer
Peocia
Jack Slocum Wrother
Beide
Richard Nel
Karl Dooley, Jr
Peoia
Misa Mildred Pacey
Mra
Clifford Gauselbacher
PTA
Cada
Howman
Chilloren’s Hospital
New York City
Mrc
B. B. Bowean
Rudsigh Savage
Serta
C. F. Dungan
Richard Savage
Park Forest
Wr and
Mra Ben Kuents
New Beaver
Eeumra
Mires Gale Gilliast
LaRose
Calhe
Drs Gerles Lawere
Mire Bam Bamvant
Corsa Exzent
Ora Liogle
Galva
Chas
Thomas Sueday
Russel Pucell
Winteeas and
Sidney Webster
Bradley Apent
Clff Underwood
Peoria Apent
Thomas Miller
Hannah Beamer
Gilenburg
Merle Seamer
Richard Emery
Aston
Garshed Bia
Blackburn Cortege
Jeanie Barrett
James Kemper
Harley Reed
Mra Myrtie Rowe
Paul Kemper
Peora
Ana Wiley Reed
Washamafield
Paul Miller
Wheaton
Wm Muller
Brimfield
Ray Douglas
Miva Janaune McDonell
Glen Stome
Sam Klloga
George Moore
Tom Spillman
Moore
Stunes
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PTCC
Bip
Gerald Giggs
Ruth Ame @abes of
Merten
Henefeiks
Mary Jane Piack
Bhestuth Meréesh
Debert
Eilen
Tm Jubelen
BrimGela
Mtarvin
Cue Com
Methodint Church
Jamen Whitrock Riley
Larry Snaw
Bradford
John McVonough
Viaitora
Hana
Touraday
Leena Carter
Beia
Ed Croes
Marvin
Guasie
Jabuee
Weiner Fusseer
Lo Bozartha
Philip
Paul Teacher
Toover
Bachelors
de Crorles Wrman J of
Wario
Lele Johnson
Gene Maher
St Regis O’ Toole
Wee
Baskeinh
Joseph M Ketay
M. D. Medical Clinic
Brimfiea
Gren Gebi
Binsin
Ewalts Recreation
Filinois Mutual Casualty Co
Eldon McKown
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield. Diie
Palace Theatres
Brian Dunlevy
Gig Young
Virginia Gray
Robert Huton
Wee-Taes
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Charly Laughton
Jean Brandell
Richard Carlson
Agnes Moorhead
Taylor
Audrie Totter
Thars
Paulette Colbert
Ana Blyth
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