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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
4
Local items report a tax collector candidacy under Republican caucus, social visits and guest notes, births, and community notices. Updates include business moves, a new rural route assignment, fire company meeting, Epworth League event, and local commerce and weather chatter.
The Freshman arithmetic class studies Bank Discount while Miss Hall's advanced class struggles with specific gravity. Visitors include Mia Ed Cady and Mrs J A Clark in the Primary room. Seniors begin zoology as Maude Lattlefield and Clyde Littlefield miss days due to grandmother's death. Snaie Appleby returns after injuries from a runaway and chicken pox. Football ends as Shinny becomes favored. Seniors.
Public sale to be held at Hayes farm four miles west of town on Thursday January 10 1901. Ten head of horses thirty two head of choice high grade Shorthorn cattle and a large line of agricultural implements including five sets of work harness and a set of men double driving harness plus other noted articles.
John A Caldwell and Mary Hibbs join the church with May Recek and family. The WoOVE Soriety notes self care week as Epworth League Reading Circle meets at George Pursell's. A farewell service for Rev H B Cox united the Brimfield pastors and people at the Baptist church. Union prayer services, alternating Methodist and Congregational churches, invite all to attend.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted worldwide fame for cures including cuts burns boils sores felons corns and more. Claims no other salve matches it and promises guaranteed cure for 25 cents at Wm Robinson & Co.
Prayer meeting Thursday at seven. B Y P U meets Sunday at six with Youthful Consecration led by Frank Hamilton. Rev H B Cox ends a four year nine month pastorate with praise for godly life and community respect. Farewell sermon titled The church's Duty to its Pastor was well presented to a crowded house.
A joint installation service at the camp hall Wednesday evening united the Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen. Officers for Royal Neighbors included Oracle Ellen Weeks and Vicé Oracle Mabel Carson, with a musical program by Henry Chamberlain and others. An oyster supper followed as officers and members celebrated the festive event.
For sale samples of dress goods in new styles and shades including Broadcloth Prunella Embroidered French Flannel etc. Ladies urged to call and examine before leaving town.
One door west of Cr Winne s grocery Norval S Overen issues a want ad for one thousand nicely dressed rabbits and all kinds of poultry butter and cups. Also featuring DeWitts Little Early Risers and Rocky Mountain Tea as laxative cures.
Dr Tur extols New Life Pills as the best for liver stomach and bowels. One pill nightly for two weeks makes user feel in their teens. Purely vegetable and gentle no gripe. Available for 25 cents at Wm Robinson & Co's drug store.
F M Ross of Winfield Tennessee credits his wife with urging the use of Dr King’s New Discovery which cured a severe cough after poor response to doctors. The ad claims the remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis la grippe pneumonia asthma hay fever and all chest and lung maladies with guarantees and trial bottles at a local drug store.
A notice from the School Trustees of Bryunheld township announces a loan on good real estate security. The ad outlines the proposal's terms and invites interested parties to respond or inquire before a stated deadline.
Martha Shepard born November 28 1832 in Jefferson County Ohio died January 7 1901 aged 68 years 1 month 10 days. She married Samuel Littlefield April 28 1851 who died May 8 1868. They had four children Oscar Edward Joseph Lizzie with Lizzie dying 1885. She remarried October 18 1870 and had one daughter. She joined the Methodist church in 1866. Funeral services conducted at the Methodist church by Rev J E Mercer with Rev Chas McCluer on January 9 1901. Interment in Brimfield Cemetery.
Clarence L Chambers born Stark Illinois May 28 1805 died Jan 3 1901 at his grandfather Robert Murdock home Funeral services held Jan 4 at Mr Murdock home with Rev Charles McCluer and Rev WON Crozier in Brimfield cemetery The Chambers and Murdock families express gratitude for sympathy and aid during bereavement
The Eureka Mutual Farmers Fire and Lightning Insurance Co held its annual election and business meeting in the News office. Attendance was good. the company reports over 820,000 in increased risks and minimal solicitation. Officers elected for the coming year were President Ezra Tucker, Secretary Chas Hayes, and Treasurer H C Tucker, with directors Phil Maher L T Mathers Chas Hayes.
Receipts show cash in treas 10.41 dollars and year end entries from board of auditors. The text references officer notes and a listing of receipts totaling 84.90. The fragmentary record records financial items and audit activity at year end.
Brimfield Pire Company and several fraternal lodges announce regular meetings on specific Mondays or Wednesdays each month. Officers listed include President HE Culchester, Secretary Charles Moss, and Captain W Kelley, with visiting members welcomed. The W. F. M. S. of the Method church meets the first Thursday afternoon each month led by Mrs. Mary Brooks and Mrs. Mary E. Cady.
An old ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as beneficial for children's flesh and muscles, claiming it supports health and vigor. The copy invites readers to ask their druggist about the product priced at 35 cents.
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