Local notes and ads from Brimfield area 1902
Local notes cover sales on heating stoves washing machines and cords of wood with names of Arber Moore or Mulvaney. Births include a baby for Mr and Mrs C A Thomas on Jan 15 1902 and Mr and Mrs Walter Wiley’s son born Jan 14 1902. Obituaries mention Wm Crowder’s death from typhoid and Mrs Jane E Hamilton’s death. Also notes on mail delivery experiments for Peoria County two counties Vermillion and Peoria with routes from Brimfield and post offices. inspectors to map new routes for daily delivery.
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C. A. Thomas
Wm. Crowder
Elmwood
H.C. Corcoran
Tisakiwa
Daniel Belcher
Walter L. Wiley
California Avenue
Peoria
Ice and Travel Notes Tie Brimfield News Together
Winter weather continues as Brimfield residents report cold snaps and ice harvest crews including Murdock B H A Forney and Ww. L. Hayward at work. Names of locals reflect a busy week with social visits, school events, and real estate offers around Brimfield and nearby towns.
Universal rural free delivery eyed for Peoria county
The Peoria county effort to establish universal rural free delivery expands after Congressman Graff pressed the Post Office Department. A map is prepared for inspectors, routes outlined, and carriers to be civil service hires. Officials expect a gradual rollout, with Peoria as a pilot in Illinois.
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Antepin
Haa
Illinois
Graff
Post Office Department
Peoria
Vermilion
Washington
Hull
Machin
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Thore
Peoria Journal
High School Notes Show Latin Travel and Faculty Visit
The seniors study Zoulox while Latin pupils tour the fifth declension. A teachers meeting met Saturday in the High School room. Mrs. Chichester visited the Intermediate room last Friday. John Clusky returned after months away. Mrs. Root and Mrs. Cady visited the Intermediate room this week. Olfie Hamilton returned to school after a short absence. Found pin cushion owner to inquire at the High School recons. New florary books revised and readied for pupil enjoyment. The Misses Foster Reed Sheets Slyter Torker and Herriott were recent visitors in our room.
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Brimfield
Chillicothe
Angel Lamb
Lacon Journal
Zylka Lodge
K. of P
Wm. Harding
Chicago
Detroit
Windsor
Canada
Theus
Foster
Reed
Sheets
Slyter
Torker
Herriott
Private household sale ahead of move
Being about to leave town I will sell at private sale a hard coal stove a wood stove a bedroom set a book case a washing machine and various other household articles These articles will be sold at bargains Call at the house as early as possible as we expect to move in a few days Mrs J C F Cusmamea
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J. C. F. Cusmamea
Reward for Strayed Black Sow with White Markings
A black sow with white markings strayed from premises on the night of January 7. A suitable reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact W. T. Cowley.
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W. T. Cowley
Tally and Heaton Promote Coal Alvars At Ha Farm Bank
Plenty of first class coal alvars on hand at our bank on the Ha farm. Don't forget us. We'll treat you right.
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Tally & Heaton
Hereford Bulls and Durvuc Pigs Offered for Sale
A breeder advertises choice Hereford bulls including a heavy Quicksilver sired by Mercury, with reasonable prices. Also offers a few registered Durvuc male pigs at reasonable prices.
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Quicksilver
Mercury
Maries Peterson Weds Buell Root in Albert Lea Home Ceremony
A small, elegant wedding was held December 23 at the brides parents home on Newton Avenue. Marie Peterson and Buell B. Root of Galesburg were married with Rev. O G Balch officiating. A pink decor theme featured carnations and smilax as guests toasted the couple. The couple plans to reside in Norfolk Nebraska after visiting Galesburg and then will begin their new life together.
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A. E. Peterson
Newton Avenue
Marie
Buell B. Root
Galesburg
Lil
O. G. Balch
First Presbyterian Church
Albert Lea
Root F
Red Wing Stoneware Co. Mion
Nebraska
Wyoming
Dakota Town
Colorado
Brimfield Village Says False Fire Alarms Punished
The public is informed of a 25 dollar penalty for false fire alarms in Brimfield. Fire bells must be rung only for fire or to summon the fire company. Violations will be prosecuted to the full extent. Published by order of the Village President and Board of Trustees.
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Village of
Brimfield
Carpets by Mrs Stanazury at Brimfield
Mrs W E Stanazury of Brimfield advertises carpet weaving services ready to handle all types on short notice. She notes she has warp thread colors constantly on hand and offers high quality work.
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Tom
W. E. Stanazury
Brimfield
Fraternal and Benevolent Lodges Meet Regularly in Village Halls
Notices list regular and alternate meetings for K of P Zyltka Lodge No 47, Brimfield District Court of Honor No 437, Brimfield Fire Company No AB, John V. Brown Camp No 56 WV Division, Broadmap Camp No 847, Royal Nocessors Arnholt Camp No 203, and W F M S of Methodists church. Meetings occur on Fridays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and monthly first Thursdays with visiting members welcomed.
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Rimfield Distrit Court of Honor
Win Kelly
Esther Miller
Sec. Brimfield Fire Company
Abular
A. Pacey
H E Culchester
Sec
John V. Brown
G. A. RB. Hall
Ross Guyer
Aethle Pacey
Mary Brooks
Mary E. Cady
To Cure A Cold in One Day Proposition
An old ad claims a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising full refund if not cured. The note signs BE W Groves.
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BE. W. Groves
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the Brimfield News
Brimfield, Illinois
Addison Pacey
Market Report
Cedar Rapid
Arber’s
Haywards
Arbers
Charles Simons
Arber
George Mulvaney
Moore’s Bank
Mary Moss
Conway
Iowa
Mattie Backus
Warren
Ilinois
Jane E. Hamilton
S. H. Moore
Oregon
Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain
Wm Robinson & Co
J. M. Yingling
Bedford St . E
Cumberland
Chamberlain
Wim Robinson & Co
E. W. Lyon
Lyons
Kansas
H. C Lyon
Brimford
Corpus Tome Tevent
St Louis
Qty
Lyon
RC Morse
Leadville
Hoya
Peoria County
Vermillion
Postal Department
John Murdock
John Simons
Norris
J. O. Slater
Kickapoo
Gun Chambers
Mary A. Turner
Vesta Herriott
F. H. Herriott
Charles Freeman
California
Briméeld
Agnes Richford
Kelseys Bank
F. W. Fryer
Durand
Michigan
B. F. Waite
Buda
Belle Maxwell
Susie Moore
John Barrett
Mobile
Alabama
Robert Shambrook
Princeville
Charles Farnum
Murdock B. H. A. Forney
Ww. L. Hayward
Miller & Son
L. E. McKown
Cummins
O. G. Maxwell
Buell Root
J.C. F. Cummins
Epworth League
L. L. Guyer
J. A. McManus
Laura
Andrew Whittaker
Milbrook Township
McManus
Robert Ryan
Bill
Mandy
Mother
Wm. Robinson & Co
John Harty
Mrs. Harty
Lillian Read
John A. Read
Isthmian Canal Commission
Admiral Walker
Miss Read
Capitol
Commission
Willis Evans
Peems Herald
Williamsfield
McKown
DeFuniak Springs
Florida
Connecticut
Orleans
James Prendergast
Amato Bay
Jamaica
West India Islands
Wm. Robinson 1& Co
Ethies Buss
Corvalles
Johnson
Corvallis
West End Grocery
C. W. Winne
B. Punsiener
T. C. Rapboxe
Chnisty
Pulsipher
Bad Hone
Christy
Missouri
Minnesota
South Dakota
Graham
Buulding
Johnson & Stewart’s
Ellmwood
Hereford Bulls
L. T. Mathers, Laura
Geneses
Madison Gias Co
M. E. Church
J. E. Mercer
H. O. Cady
Sup’t
Young People’s Meeting
Congregational Church
Cons. McCiuer
St. Joseph’s Church
A. Main-Ville
G. L. Farr
G.C. Gevar
E. Hergiort
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