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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
4
Gro. H. Coun announces he is a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Brimfield township subject to the decision of the Republican township caucus. He signs respectfully as Coun.
Charves L. Cattox announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Brimfield Township pending Republican caucus decision. He signs as Charves L. Cattox.
Local notices promote aluminum ranges at Strains and a left handed sociable at W A Marshalls. Birth announcements include Mr and Mrs A R Moore's daughter born Sunday Dec 30 1900. Neighborhood visits mention Miss Mabel Foster, Mr and Mrs Catton, Miss Minnie Herrington, Allie McDonnell, Nettie Hibbs, Jessie Merv er, Mrs Jones and daughters. Epworth League meets at M E Church Sunday evening with topic A forward look Phil 3 12 14 led by Mrs H O Cady.
Married at Hastings Nebraska January 1 1901 by Rev Van Dyke Wight Frank Hayward of South Omaha and Mrs Martha P Pottenger of Hastings. No cards. After January 5 home Lincoln Fiata Hastings Nebraska
Miss Laura Fuller of Glasford and James Arnold of Brimfield wed at Rev Jaluger’s Glasford home on December 25 1900. The bride is a well known local teacher and the groom a thrifty farmer. They plan to reside on the JP Coolidge farm west of town. News extends congratulations.
Regular annual church business meeting set for next Saturday at 2 30 p m. Young people's meeting at 6 o'clock with topic A forward look. Pastor Gore Merton Vib welcomes all to the Baptist church for special meetings starting January. One meeting held at Farmington under Rev Cox. Regular preaching next Sunday. Other churches plan to unite in the Sunday evening service for Pastor Cox's last service.
Due to the pastor's illness special meetings are discontinued until Sunday morning when the Lord's Supper will be administered and new members received. In the evening the congregation will join the Baptist church for a farewell service.
Rebecca McQuown died January 1 1901 at Brimfield after illness mentioned earlier. Funeral held at Congregational church. Early settler in the community. Mrs Richard Driskell died December 26 at John Clinch farm on Knoxville road. survived by husband and two children.
At a meeting of Court No. 437 Court of Honor the resolutions express condolence to Christian and Robert Weller and their father on the death of the mother. The resolutions are entered on the court records and published in the Brimfield Nowa. Signed by Albert Herriott Joseph Ellis and Fred Arber.
F M Ross of Winfield Tennessee credits his wife for urging Dr King s New Discovery which cured his bad cough and breathing difficulties. The medicine claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis la grippe pneumonia asthma hay fever and chest throat lung maladies with guaranteed bottles and free trials at a local drug store.
Whosoever has suffered from piles knows the pain. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is guaranteed to secure piles. Price 50 cents in bottles, tubes 75 cents. Wm. Robinson & Co.
Trustees offer the Brimfield Presbyterian church building and lot for 500 dollars cash with sale subject to Peoria Presbytery approval. Inquiries may be made to J J Pursell or any board member.
An advertisement touts Herbine as a blood purifier and cure for all blood disorders. It promises effectiveness for fevers skin eruptions boils pimples blackheads scrofula salt rheum and other impurities with a price of 50 cents per bottle gate.
Winstep announces a sale of dress fabrics available by the yard calling for customers to call and inspect new and beautiful styles in broadcloth prunella and embroidered French flannels before traveling out of town.
A classified notice seeks purchases of rabbits poultry butter and eggs from readers at the office one block west of C W Winne's grocery in Norwich.
The advertisement praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as easy to take and highly effective for cleansing the liver and bowels, noting the product’s gentle action and quick results.
The Brimfield township School Trustees announce they will loan money secured by good real estate. The notice invites lenders to provide terms and participate in funding under applicable school district finance rules.
Buokien Arnica Salve touted as surpassing all salves for cuts burns sores and many skin ailments with guaranteed cure. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co at 25 cents.
E K Hayes hosts a public sale at his farm four miles west of town on Thursday January 10 1901. Auction lists 10 horses 32 head of high grade Shorthorn cattle numerous agricultural implements five sets of work harness one double driving harness and many other articles. Doug McDonnell auctioneer.
Pepsin preparations often fail to relieve indigestion as they digest only albuminous foods. One preparation, Kodol Dyepepsin Core, digests all classes of food and is claimed to cure the worst indigestion and provide instant relief. Win. Rotunson & Ca.
Money available on farms at five percent with privilege to pay any time in multiples of 100 dollars. Funds ready anytime. Contact F. W. Beep & Co. at the Niagar Building in Peoria Illinois.
D. H. Turner of Dempsey town Pa credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with restoring vigor after two weeks usage claiming to be in his teens again. The pills are advertised as vegetable liver stomach and bowel relief priced at 25 cents at Wm Robinson & Co's drug store.
Advertisement urges the value of DeWitt's Littl Early Risers as a small river pill. Mentions Wm. Rob inson & Co. and a Baptist social at W. A. Marshall's. Warns that neglecting constipation causes disability or death and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea at 34 cents as a cure.
Two American scientists studying mound builders report a tiny insect blamed for widespread insanity among Batchua people in Central Americas. The skull borer crawls from prickly pear bushes into victims’ skulls, causing dementia depending on the brain lobes. Insane criminals are treated with protection and fed well, while danger to life and property grows.
The article weighs safety concerns of violent exercise for women noting the heart risks. It cites medical authority on dangerous strain to a quiet heart and possible permanent impairment. German and American clinicians report heart dilatation during exertion, with Roentgen proof. emphasis on caution for those with any heart weakness.
The Halifax Citadel is currently garrisoned by a Volunteer regiment of Canadian militia. When the Boer War began the Royal Leinster Regiment occupied the fort, but with all troops needed in South Africa the Dominion government offered a replacement regiment. Volunteers from Canadian regiments were called for and now staff the garrison for a year. There is no Canadian path to join the British Army. interested men must travel to recruit in Britain.
The London Mail urges preserving Portsmouth’s historic King’s Bastion as a central site of England’s military history. It argues the spot has long hosted notable figures and decisive actions, and a single pen stroke can save or erase these ancient works.
At the Baptist state convention in Flint Michigan delegates pledge to join with Methodists to push for state law requiring six months’ Michigan residency before marriage. They also plan to seek removal of ministers who perform offensive marriages and coordinate religious denominations in this campaign.
Professor Eustace H. Miles former Cambridge lecturer and athletics head critiques modern training for overemphasis on exertion. He argues athletes and Americans especially lack true rest and relaxation, urging three minutes daily of loose posture and a calm mind to reduce nerve and muscle tension.
The sultan paid 6099 francs for a final French theater troupe performance in Pera and offered 15000 francs to keep a strong company. An enterprising French journalist's wife joined the chorus on stage, revealing she was not part of the company. Palace spies noted the intruder, stirring fears of anarchist infiltration and likely ending palace performances.
Carrier pigeons are carried in a basket on cavalry riders in France. Birds rest in wicker tubes and rejoin the unit as they recover during halts. A foot cage allows nourishment during rests. Also notes on the Berlin Geographical Society meeting in 1901 and a medical observation of nail growth after amputation.
Church services and meetings listed for Congregational Baptist Catholic and fraternal groups. includes pastors Rev McCluer Cox Mainville and exuv, Sunday school times and prayer meetings, lodge and camp meeting schedules, W M S and circle officers, fire company and district court of honor details, with dates on Thursday and various Mondays or Wednesdays.
A Rocky druggist provides a tale of restoring health to a child, offering nourishment and vitality through trusted pharmacy help. The story highlights care, community, and the value of proper medicine and guidance in recovery.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as improving stomach and liver function to boost strength and ambition. A 25 cent box is offered by Wm. Robinson druggists.
Old established manufacturing house seeks an active man of good character to deliver and collect. Pays $900 per year with surety by experience. Preference for bank in any city. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to Manufacturers Third Moor 334 Dearborn St Chicago.
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