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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1900

Page

4

Administrator's Notice of Harriett Chichester estate

Harry E Churster, administrator of Harriett Chichester deceased of Peoria County Illinois, will appear before the Peoria Probate Court at Court House in Peoria for the February term on the 19th. All claimants must attend to have claims adjusted and all debts due must be paid promptly to the administrator.

Harriett Chichester Peoria County Illinois Bowne Peoria Harry E Churster

Public horse and cattle sales listed near Brimfield and Laura

Public sales announced for Daniel Alward a mile east of Brimfield on Saturday January 27 and L T Mathers two and a half miles northeast of Laura on Saturday February 3. Doug McDonnell auctions both sales with Henry McManus as clerk. Mathers to quit farming with all stock, including nine Wereford bulls, offered without reserve.

Daniel Alward Brimfield Doug McDonnell L. T. Mathers Laura Ilenry McManus Wereford Mathers

Revival Meetings At Methodist Church Continue

Revival meetings at the Methodist church continue with strong interest across the community. About fifty penitents bowed at the altar confessing sins and most have professed conversion. Converts testified nightly, many joining the church last Sabbath, with another class to be received next Sabbath. Evangelist Campbell and helpers departed Wednesday evening, leaving prayers and goodwill for their good work. Though some methods drew criticism, most agree the effort has benefited the community. Hibbs and Cady families are thanked for hosting the evangelists. Meetings proceed under the pastor and a well organized Epworth League assisting.

Methodist Church Evangelist Campbell Hibbs H O Cady Epworth League

Local notices and community updates from Elmwood area

Frank W Reed and daughter Vesta visit relatives in town. Grand jury ends long session with indictments against ex secretaries of asylum commission. John W Wilson faces twenty eight indictments for forgery malfeasance and more. Peoria report notes no charges against Commissioner Reed. Local sales and ads include fruits, poultry, and household goods. Booked events cover a dance at the opera house and a lecture by Dr. Moore at Congregational church. Local weathering items feature medical cures and product ads for cough remedies and stove polish.

Peoria Worthington Aesylum Springfield John W. Wilson Commission Wilson Delia Wilson Thomas R. Smith Louis Davis Asylum Commission Peoria Herald Reed Tanner

Brimfield Public School December 1899 Monthly Report

Brimfield Public School reports for December 1899 show four classes with totals and attendance. Primary 42 students with 84 percent attendance. Intermediate 43 students with 90 percent. Grammar 41 students with 97 percent. High School 37 students with 95 percent. Totals: month 163 enrolled, 147 average attendance, 92 percent. Year to date enrollment 184. Principal J. G. Spiker.

Dr Kings New Discovery Gives Away Ten Million Bottles

Proponents of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds report giving away over ten million trial bottles. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Callon William Robinson Co. druggists offer a free trial bottle with a guarantee or refund.

H. N. Williams Gentryville Ind Wm. Robinson & Co

High School Notes Highlight Visits and Events

John Clusky was absent sick last Wednesday. F L Kyser of El Paso visited the primary room. B H S boys added boxing gloves to athletic goods. Visitors included Bessie Farnum Frank Goudy Lewis Hamilton Fern Streicher. Mrs Knapp and Mrs Herriott visited the primary and intermediate departments. County Supt Robertson spoke to prospective teachers. A teachers meeting is planned Saturday at 1 30. A debate on European settlement on the Western coast is scheduled Friday at 2 35. Lula Brown received Florida flora leaves from Edna Cummins. The SENIORS.

John Clusky F. L. Kyser Elpaso. I Bessie Farnum Frank Goudy Lewis Hamilton- Fern Streicher Harry Wyman Knapp A. S. Herriott Robertson Lula Brown Florida Edna Cummins

Brimfield Church Schedules And Local Society Notices

Local church services listed for R M. E. Church Ery and Congregational Ray W H Jordan D.D. Baptist Rev H B Cor Presbyterian Chas Clues Catholic St A Mainville with weekly prayers and Sunday School times. Fraternal groups including G A R posts, W C T U, K of P Zyla Lodge, M W A Hall meetings, and Boys and Girls auxiliary notices. Community notices cover meeting times, officers, and travel insurance pitch.

Congregational Church Ray W. H Jordan D.D Young Yerpies

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Johnson’s J. W. Johnson THE Brimfield,ll Addison Pacey Market Report Peoria, Fl Arcer’s. Try Memler Bros Silver Dragon Frank W.reed Vesta Elmood Mr. Leet Marysville H. C. and E.tucker Anna Catton Ira C. Catton Cummins Forney S Strain’s Hayward Chicago Wm. Hahn Rapatee Sindia F. W. Breed Elmwood Opera House Ma’ams J. R. Burt Maude Grant Win B. Y.P Baptist Church Stella Culbertson B ‘Harris Luzon W. H. Jorday Congregational Club Booker T. Washington Cali Y.P . CE Seneme Isa Harrie Simon Guke T Carne R. Churchill Berlin DeWitt David Hindle Farmington Road Stone Company Union M.W. Fisher Liberty W. Va Wm.Rotinson& Co Wilford Keeling & Son Brimfield Public School Mien Mabel Foster Misa Ella Hall J. G. Spiker R M. E. Church J. E. Ree Farney School Young people's _meeting G. L. Fort Post G.A. R Minete Monthly Johnson Com J. Pursell Adj Brimfield W.C. T. U Clemmie Chichester L. Terry K. of Zylka Lodge M. W. A. Hall Sam’ Netkink C.C Brimfield Fire Company W.R. Works A. E Cuirhester Hatford V- Brown G. A. R.ball C. L. Bort Ross Guyer M. W. A. Brockeep Camp H.chamberlaly C. Appison Pacey Royaleia Usors Arnholt Camp M. WA Hall Mary. L. Knapp Oratie Garrie Arber Sec Mary Brooks Mary E. Coly
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