Oysters and goods in town and rail links noted
Bulk oysters at Hayward's and various local ads for goods and services appear. Notices include store castings of Arber, Button at Salt's Barber shop, coal at Clark's bank east of town, a Poland china pig for sale, spring wagon and farm implements plans, and travel updates. Local society items mention Mrs. McIntyre's railway assignment, a winter with poor roads, and community charitable gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward’s
Arber
Salt
Clark’s New Bank
J. E. Hill
Elmwood
Ill
W. A. Marshall
J. P. McIntyre
Lorenzo
Inl
McIntyre
Santa Fe
Century Programme at Congregational Church Ends Year
Century Programme set for Sunday evening at 6 o'clock at the Congregational church. Congregational singing, prayer, and organ voluntary will open. Speakers cover Influence of Christianity on nations history in the 19th century Mrs. dr. E. Chicester, America's 19th century preacher Arthur Pacey, and more. Recitals include temperance reform Harry Learned and music by Miss Helen Tucker. Miss Mabel Forster leads teachers of the 19th century and their influence on the 20th. Rev. Chas McCluer closes with greeting to the new century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
C. E
Mre
E. Chicester
America
Arthur Pacey
Harry Learned
Helen Tucker
Mabel Forster
Chas McCluer
Local Farm Vehicle Sale Notice
Announcement from W A Marshal stating he will have JT Case farm implements, Lansing wagons, and James Myers buggies available around February 1. He offers to quote prices on double trees single trees and neck yoke before buyers trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Farm Implementa
Lansing
James & Myers
W. A. Marshal
Dress goods samples for sale by yard at Miss Terry's
Waxtenp notices that every lady should call and examine dress goods samples before leaving town. New and beautiful styles in broadcloth prunella embroidered French flannel and other leading shades are offered for sale by the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Freeman & Co announces Brimfield storeroom lease
Freeman and Co announce leasing the Brimfield storehouse east of the hotel. In a few days they will stock first class lines of agricultural implements carriages wagons harness and related goods. Mr J W Johnson will manage the business. They invite farmers to visit when needing such items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
J. W. Johnson
Freeman & Co
Made Young Again By Dr King’s Pills Ad
D H Turner of Dempseytowns Pa proclaims nightly use of Dr King’s New Life Pills for two weeks to regain youth. The vegetable remedy claims to ease liver stomach and bowels without gripe and costs 25 cents at Wm Robinson Co’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytongs Pa
Wm. Robinson & Co
Wife's Advice Leads to Recovery with New Discovery
Winfield Tennessee resident F M Ross credits his wife for urging Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after a bad cough and failing medical care. He claims complete cure and endorses it for coughs colds bronchitis la grippe pneumonia asthma hay fever and all chest throat and lung maladies. Trial bottles free at Wm Robinson & Co's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Ross
Winfield, Tenn
Thad
Dr. King
Wm. Robinson & Cd’s
Stops the Cough and Cures the Cold in One Day
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to stop the cough and drive out the cold in one day with a money back offer. The advertisement states price at 25 cents and assures relief without delay.
Carriage Painting at Brimfield Harness Shop
An old advertisement offers six weeks carriage painting at Brimfield rear of Marshall's harness shop. Prices range from 3.50 to 10 for buggies and phaetons, 3 12 for lorries, with a two- cents minimum. Workmanship guaranteed and first come, first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall’s
Brimfield
Inv Braea
Decaying Portugal Shows Immorality and Low Literacy
The piece in Leisure Hour depicts Portugal as decaying with a harsh social life and only 10 percent literacy. It notes working classes favor cooperation, May Day processions in Lisbon, and a demand for the eight hour day. Wages are low, seven day weeks common, and overcrowded, poorly fed children abound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Lisbon
Honses
London
Balloon Duel Fought Over Paris In 1808
Tit Bits recounts a famed air duel in France where M. de Grandpre and M. le Pique fought in balloons above the Garden of the Tuileries. After a signal shot, de Grandpre pierced the rival balloon, causing a collapse and the deaths of le Pique and his second while Grandpre safely returned to earth far from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
M. de Grandpre
M. le Pique
Tirevit
Imperial Opera
M. le’ Pique
Pique
Paris
Abandoned Farms Reassessed In Masassutis Count
An updated survey shows a shift in land classifications with many farms formerly labeled abandoned being re taken. Three years ago 820 farms were listed as abandoned. the latest enumeration records 136 remaining in that status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masaachusetis
Insurance agents promote Phoenix and National Fire offerings
An advertisement from the Exchange Bank markets agents for the Phoenix and National Fire Insurance Companies. It touts reliability, best companies, and best rates to attract customers seeking coverage through the bank’s services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix and
National Fire
The
Exchange Bank
Elegant sample line from Chas A Stevens & Bros
Miss L Terry selling agent for Chas A Stevens Bros of Chicago announces an elegant line of ladies suits cloaks and waists. Measurements taken and outfits made to order. Call and inspect this sample line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Stevens & Bros
Chicago, I
Doug McLonnell Auctioneer Promises Statewide Sales
Doug McLonnell Auctioneer announces sales across the state with satisfaction guaranteed and reasonable terms. Cad or address at Brimfisid, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfisid
Money to Loan on Improved Farms at Five Percent
Money to loan at 5 percent with privilege of paying before maturity in amounts of 100 dollars or any multiple thereof on good improved farms. Apply to F. B. Pinerpper Elna Wood Illinois, Office over post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Pinerpper
Elnawood
Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
A. B. Fisher
Williamsfield
H. L.fisher
C. W. Winne
Ballard
Ening
Peoria Journal
Galesburg
Kickapoo Bridge
Jubilee College
C. C. Carson
Cliff Blundynds
Eddie Fitzpatrick
Dempsey
Ralph Herder
Rt Catton
Joe Carroll
Rt McDonough
Charlie Maher
August Dell
Sons of Vete
Capain
Ross Guyer
Ed Envers
Ernest Herriott
Chaplin
H. Savage
Arthur Paoy
Q. M.S
Wm. E. Kelly
L. Balt
H. Arnold
Pores Arnold
Fred Fussner
Arthur Kelley
P. M
Camp
Counsel
C. L. Balt
Joseph Aitinir Kelly
H. R. Johnson
Prof
Spiker
Solo
H. O. Burt
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Chas. C. Dutch
Y. M.C. A. Bldg
Peorha
Igeinois
Jorkian Duarrs
Birr Ivaueance
Cunarp
Nomry Pusu
W. L. Winey
C. L. Duncan
Cras
C. Carson
Ass't
Illinois
C. P. Burt
Dr. Knapp
Minots
W. WW. Martin
City Express
DeaLté&e
B.D McCabe
Atty
Noegra
Jefferson ST
Peoria, Ill
Old Post Office Building
BES
U.A. A. Knapp
Knoxville Ave
Esd
Whalen & Weatherwax
Cor. Adams & Fulton Sts
Ottenheimers Clothing
Peoria, Ills
N. B
Dr. Weatherwax
Miller
C. A Reed
French Grove
Oprince
County
Supt of Schools
Peoria CO
House
Peoria
J. L. Robertson
Nebraska
Chicago Burlington & Quincy R. A
Eustis
Chicago
Ant In Balloons
Hayward
Burlington
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Custer
8. D
Deadwood
Newcastle
Wyoming
Sera ME Eme
C.C. Carson
L. Terry
Doug McLonnell
Sours
Vbia
G. H. Coss
Tata
Florida
FineWateh
J. C. F. Cummins
Ick
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!