Death of John P. Coolidge in Phenix Brimfield Chronicle
John P. Coolidge, born February 14, 1868 in Brimfield, died in Phenix after moving there with family for health. He married Maude Slocum in 1894 and had one son Edward. A deacon at French Grove Presbyterian, he was active in Zylka Lodge Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen, remembered for charity, education, and Christian faith. Funeral at French Grove Presbyterian with services by Rev. Charles McCluer and Rev. W. H. Crozier, cremation not specified. burial at French Grove cemetery.
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Brinkfield
Arizona
A. ‘Slocum
Phenix
John P. Coolidge
Brimfield Township
French Grove
Zylka Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Brimfield Camp
Woodmen of
A. Slocum
Laura
Santa Fe
E. L. Coolidge
Presbyterian Church
Charles McCluer
Elpaso
W. H. Crozier
Brimfield
Death of George Edmund Winchester in Elmore 1901
George Edmund Winchester born 1853 in Nippenose Valley later moved to Illinois in 1868. He pursued mercantile business and served as Elmore’s chief official until his death December 18 1901 after a week of pneumonia. He married Emma L. Winchester in Peoria with two children Stephen W. and Lorena. He belonged to the Masonic order and was buried in Elmore cemetery after funeral services.
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George Edmund Winchester
Nippenose Valley
Ilinois
Elmore
Emma L. Winchester
Peoria, Sr
Stephen W
Lorena
Winchester
Elmore Cemetery
Old Settlers member Patrick McIntyre dies at 79
Paronicag pieIs TyEe E Patrick McIntyre a longtime Settler of Rosefield township died at Edwards Illinois on Saturday December 28 1901 aged 79 Funeral services were held at St Josephs Bri ifield yesterday morning with interment at Calvary. Also mentions DeWitts Little Early Risers as a bowel remedy anecdote from J O Greene Depauw Ind and Wm Bingson Co.
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Paronicag pieIs TyEe
E. Patrick McIntyre
Rosefield Township
Edwards
St. Joseph's Church
Bri Ifield
Calvary Rett
Pesan
J. Oo. Greene
Depauw
Ind
Wm.bingson, & Co
Tin shop to open after leasing old post office building
D. Thomas announces new tin shop after leasing the old post office building and preparing to offer tin, steel and iron roofing, spouting, and all tin or iron work. Repair service promised with prompt attention and a cordial invitation to old customers and friends.
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Thomas
Nebraska Land and Crop Profits Promote Farming
The piece extols Nebraska and Kansas farming advantages. It highlights favorable climate, cheap land compared with Iowa Illinois Indiana and eastern states, strong soil for crops including alfalfa, and a robust school fund funded by sales of school lands. It cites a farmer with 160 acres valued at 800 dollars per acre.
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Nebraska
Crdp
Neb
Perthern Kan
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Kan
Afeymeran Sl
Emigration questions westward farm choices urged
A Farmington, Illinois reader argues to consult his son over six about whether Illinois or Nebraska farms offer better investment. He offers five western opportunities, cites past settlers who took risks, and notes a debt-free Nebraska home. Emigration advices reflect prairie optimism.
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Illinois
Nebraska
Neb
Ws. Winget
Farmington, Ii
Elderly Man Addresses Birthday Letter to W Gilbert
A fragment from a 19th century note shows W Gilbert the comic opera librettist receiving a birthday message from Clement Scott on his 60th birthday. Mrs. Gilbert’s reply remains enigmatic.
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W. Gilbert
Ito
Clement Scott
Mr. Scott
Indianapolis Dentist Abandons Forceps in Tooth Extraction
A report notes an Indianapolis dentist has abandoned forceps and uses only his forefinger and thumb for tooth removal. The change aims to reduce patient fear and suffering, contrasting with traditional instrument use and the associated distress described by observers.
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jAuse
Indianapolis
Bible as a war code in Boer surrender era
A South African campaign account shows editors citing Bible verses used by Boer leaders Kruger De Wet and Cronje via telegraph during the 1900 surrender crisis. Messages from Psalm 22 64 18 xx lxiv 7 lxix convey calls for reinforcements, endurance, and food shortages as the siege tightened.
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Kruger
Pretoria
Leeuwarden
Holland
Conje
Christian de W
Cronje
de Wet
de. Wet
Nina
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General Immigration and Industrial Agent
Maes
Tuttle
Adans Express Company
Eisher
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Baid Probate Court
Peoria
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Bobineon & Co
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Justzelo
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LER Bros
Ladies Furs
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South Side Square
FURS
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