Brimfield News Brimming With Local Happenings
From The Files items note farm moves and business building. EB Chichester opens a poultry packing house near the depot. J D Moore buys a Mt Pleasant Iowa farm to relocate next spring. Miss Alena Carrigan and Thomas Maher unite in marriage at Kickapoo January 8 1895. Total Brimfield township tax listed as 1716364 dollars. Old fashioned skating at Clark's pond draws crowds this week. Col Lem Wiley from Peoria engaged for winter band instruction. Corn oats wheat eggs hogs prices cited.
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Clark’s Pond
Alena Carrigan
Kickapro
Thomas Maher
Brimfield
Kickapoo
Who Pays the Tax Bill by the Average American
The piece argues the middle income group bears most tax burdens as the rich evade taxes. It explains about 25 percent of national income funds government and each dollar spent, from groceries to transit, passes through taxes. Every tax is diffused and paid by consumers through higher prices.
Stores Close at Six Under Further Notice
Local stores will close at six oclock and remain shut Wednesday evenings. On Saturdays stores close at six, impacting evening shopping. Also advertised are photographs titled Interesting Photographs of Queer Babies of the Animal World and Their Adoring Parents to be found in The American Weekly distributed with next Sunday's Chicago Herald.
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Uottt
Animal World
American Weekly
Magazee
Chicago Herald
Exzastner
Many Species of Termites Found in United States
The source notes there are 42 termite species identified across the United States. It also mentions the Jesuit Society, founded four centuries ago by Loyola, as part of the historical reference.
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United States
The
Jesuit Society
Loyola
Unclear fragment prompts brief reader item
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear event, persons, or organization to summarize into a factual newspaper card. The readable bits do not identify a date place or outcome suitable for a two-line record.
New Year focus on preventing home fall deaths
County Home Bureau urges homemakers to aim at fall prevention after statistics show home accidents kill about 13 700 people annually. Miss Gladys J Ward of the University of Illinois recommends safety steps from safe stepladders and clear stairways to non slip floors and proper footwear. An at home safety code can be obtained free from the College of Agriculture.
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Misa Gladys J .Ward
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Miss Ward
University of Illinois, Urbane
Favorable 1935 Farm Outlook For Peoria County
Peoria county farmers anticipate a brighter 1935 with higher prices for livestock and farm products and stable grain prices. Unemployment remains high and construction industry jobs grow slowly, but drought relief and adjustment programs have reduced surpluses. The College of Agriculture report notes improved consumer incomes aiding farm markets. Copies available from the farm adviser or the College of Agriculture.
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Peoria County
Farm Adviser
College of Agricul
St Josephs loses to Lehman Dinera in home court return
After a two week layoff St Josephs drops a high scoring 63 45 game to Lehman Dinera of Peoria in front of local fans. First half 17 15 visitors. second half offense surges. Woodies team defeats St Josephs seconds 30 25 in a preliminary. Next action hosts Peoria St Josephs at Community gym Jan 10 with St Josephs seconds in a preliminary game starting 7 39 p m. Schedule includes Jan 25 Fas x tview Jan 31 Princeville Alumat.
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St. Joseph’s
Lehman Dinera
Peoria
Woodies
St. Joseph's
Peoria St. Joseph's
Siavede
St. Joséph
Costas Ich
Canton
Princeville
Alumat
French Grove Melva Clesson Visits Farmington Week
French Grove resident Melva Clesson spent several days last week at Farmington. The text notes Peoria callers Monday and various local family visits. The piece mentions social events at Laura church and New Years entertaining by the Carter and Kellogg families, plus local society meetings and an annual officer election.
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Melva Clesson
Farmington
Max Duncan
Robah Kellogg
Gertrude
William
Dorothy Kellogg
E. Carter
W M. Carter
Gladys
Margaretta
Robert Carter
Reed Carter
Jon Adams
Ralph Carter
Improvement and Missionary Society
Coe
Meadames
Verne Shaffer
Ruth Oakes
County Legion Meet in Brimfield Wednesday
A County Legion meeting is scheduled in Brimfield on Wednesday January 16. No band classes will be held this Friday.
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County Legion
Brimfield
Kellogg Advertises in Local Groceries Next Saturday
Kellogg cereal company will hire extra clerks in local grocers next Saturday for a special advertising campaign. The effort aims to boost library funding by several dollars, and participating ladies urge public support for Kellogg Saturday.
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Kellogg Cereal Company
Kellogg
Laura circles supper bazaar planned at church
Laura Ladies Social Circle will hold a supper and bazaar at the church Thursday evening. Mrs Pearl Rice is ill with the flu. Mr and Mrs Ed Kalb visited Peoria Monday and Tuesday. Wilfred Beamer and Hannah Beamer hosted guests from Peoria for Sunday dinner. Wm Reed returned home from a hospital stay of three weeks. Mrs Wm Clinch and daughter Marianne traveled from near Texas Prairie to visit George Moore. Corliss Laiore and Bob Smith attended the Madison theater in Peona Sunday.
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Lowry
Willis Camp
Peoria
Jim Welch
Laura Church
Margaretta Carter
Betty
Bertha
Gladys Carter
Peoria Heights
Laura
Wilfred Beamer
Hannah Beamer
Wm. Reed
Uestay
Wm. Clinch
Marianne
Texas Prairie
George Moore
Corliss Laiore
Bob Smith
Madison Theater
Peona
Death of La Fayette girl at Kwance hospital
The young daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Riggen of near La Fayette died Monday at Kwance hospital after sustaining burns received before Christmas day.
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Dick Riggen
Near la Fayette
Kwance Hospital
W. W. Martin Dies at Home in Galesburg
W W Martin died at his home in Galesburg on Monday night. Funeral services were held Wednesday. He was remembered as genial and good natured. Survived by his widow and two daughters.
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W. W. Martin
Galesburg
Mr. Martin
Pullen, English-born 76, dies at son's home
Joseph B. Pullen, age 76, died at the home of his son Enaley Pullen Friday afternoon. Born in England he came to America in 1884. Survived by his son Herbert H. Pullen of Dunlap and a brother George. Body to Trethway funeral home in Princeville. wheral services held Sunday. burial in Dunlap.
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Joseph B. Pullen
Enaley Pullen
England
America
Herbert H. Pullen
Dunlap
George
Trethway Funeral Home
Princeville
Official Publication Report on Exchange State Bank finances
Auditor of Public Accounts reports the bank’s condition at close of business on December 31, 1934 showing assets of 63 699 41 in cash and bank products 33 012 47 in U S government obligations 794 04 in other bonds and securities 118 452 43 in loans and discounts 89 47 in overdrafts and 4 000 00 bank building 1 700 00 in furniture and fixtures with total resources and liabilities including deposits of 111 833 03 demand 55 308 28 time and a capital stock 6 466 26 surplus 2 320 24 undivided profits net and other items.
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Cal
Auditor of Public Accounts
Mouer
United States
Bank Statement Confirms Liabilities and Safety of Directors
Grand Total Liabilities 17 . $229 401 55 The bank has outstanding 33,000.00 face amount of Deferred Certificates payable solely out of future net profits. If and when such future net profits are earned, future net profits are operating profits, recoveries, losses charge-offs and proper provision for reserves representing contribution to the bank and subordinated to all deposit and creditor liabilities but payable before any distribution to stockholders as such. Chas. F. Dungan, Cashier, swears the statement true to best knowledge and belief. Attest: J. Donald Best Henry A. Blundy, Directors. Subscribed and sworn before me this Sunday of January, 1935. (Seal) D. S. Johnson, Notary Public. Rich Whittaker had a narrow escape when colliding with a southbound passenger train at the pavement crossing. The car badly damaged, gas tank on train burned. train waited for a steam engine to continue. Whittaker escaped with a few cuts and bruises.
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Rich Whittaker
Mr. Whittaker
Anniversary Celebration for T. F. Maher Forty Years of Marriage
About two hundred fifty relatives and friends gathered at the Community Building on Friday evening to celebrate the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maher. The event featured dancing cards and a lunch. The celebration was planned by the couple’s children, with all children present except Arthur due to his wife’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelly and Mr and Mrs C. Maher and children traveled from Chicago for the occasion.
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Thomas Maher
Arthur
Harry Kelly
C.& Maher
Chicago
Local M W A Camp installs officers for year
The M W A local camp installed officers Tuesday evening led by installing consul Fred Weinrich of Peoria. Officers include A V C R D Sav age W A J A Clark Banker Dr Johnson Escort Steuart aay Watchman, and managers Glenn Shane with physicians Dr R B Roberts and Dr J Welsh. H B Bowman appointed clerk. Present members Frank Johnson Clem McBride and district manager H A tostly noted long membership with pattons. Sandwiches coffee and cigars topped the program.
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V. C
R. D. Savage
W. A
J. A. Clark
Johnson
Steuart
Ray Martin
Glenn Shane
R. B. Roberts
J. Welsh
H. B. Bowman
Fred Weinrich
Peoria
Frank Johnson
Clem McBride
Dr Horwitz Reports No Contagion In Graham Case
State health inspector Dr Horwitz visited Wednesday at the request of Dr Roberts to probe Mrs L E Grahams case amid rumors of contagion. He said there is absolutely no contagion and the eruption stems from generalized arthritis.
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Horwitz
Roberts
L. E. Graham
Graham
Royalty in Westminster Abbey Burials
The article notes Westminster Abbey houses the graves of 13 English kings and five sovereign queens, underscoring its significance as a royal necropolis.
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Westminster Abbey
More Dead Than Alive In Finchley Borough
In Finchley borough London more people are buried than alive according to local records. The note cites a striking population balance with cemeteries expanding while resident numbers decline.
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Borough of
Finchley
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. EB. Chichester
J. D Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Icowa
Brimfield Township
Lem Wiley
Nog Santas Kson
Richmond, Va
Te Ak Webster Thakes His
County Home Bureau
Harry Reed
Edson Purcell
S. A. Kellogg
Frank Carter
Cecil Stubbs
Pearl Rice
Ed Kalb
Exchange
Grand Total Resources
Chas. F. Dungan
State of Illinois
J. Donald Best
Henry A. Blundy
State of
Illins
County of Peoria
Notary Public
T. F. Mahers
M W Alastall
Rea
OR R. B. Roberts
Llinole
J.E. Welsh, M.D
Frederick V. Arber
Todd, Morgan, Pendarvis & Arbes
Central National Bank
DR Walter Pacey
Hank
Galesburg, Ulivate
Geo. W. Cluskey
Winzeler Undertaking
Peoria, Tih
R. R. Claybaughr
Brimfield, Illinois
H R.johnson &Soy
Potter & Anderson
Palton Street
Peeri
Ilinois
Eneth
Theater
Elrod
Illinois
Ken Maynard
Cecilia Parker
Irving Cobb
Joe Penner
Lanny Ross
Jack Oakie
Gelen Mack Lyda Roberts
Mary Brian
George Barbier
College Rythm
W. C. Fields, Baby Leroy
Mrs. Wiges of
Cabbage Patch
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