Brimfield Bank Annual Meetings Outline Directors
Brimfield State Bank stockholders met Wednesday January 11 to hear director reports and elect directors for the year H A Blundy C Fr Dangat Donald Best Clinton Day and Henry Memler. At a January 16 meeting the old officers were re elected with H A Blundy as president Donald Beat as vice president C Fr Dungan as cashier and Raymond Schelkopf as assistant cashier. A separate state bank annual meeting re elected officers led by President John Eliott and Vice President Harry Brooks with George Barrett cashier and Potmaster. Bragg offers income tax blanks amid tax talk noting no strong local interest and a possible donation for salaries above 1000. An article from the Sunday Star highlights water color paintings by Rev R N Newell of Brimfield now exhibited at the Art Institute after years of shows. He studied at the Chicago Art Institute and Venice, and his watercolors are on display through January.
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Brimfield
Uaura State Bank
John Eliott
Harry Brooks
George Barrett
Potmaster Bragg
Sam
the Sunday Star
Art Bystitute
Fev. R N. Newell
Newell
Chicago-Art
Especi
Art Institute of Veorin
Meneittar
Do It Now American Initiative and Enterprise
The piece argues Americans must rekindle initiative and enterprise to lift the economy. It cites 30 million producers, calls for private investment to spur construction and repairs, and says cheaper capital would boost employment and industry without relying on legislation or rate hikes.
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United States
Prareotte
Britain
Bi County Tournament Schedule and Byes
The Bi County Tournament runs Wednesday to Saturday at Wyoming with games: Glasford vs Elmwood, La Fayette vs Dunlap, Princeville vs Chinicothe, and Bradford vs Wyoming. Brimfield and Toulon have byes until Thursday. Referees are Albro and Qatherland. Admission is 25 cents adults, 18 cents children.
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Wyoming
Bradford
Brimfield
Va Toulon
Toulon
Albro
Peoria
Qatherland
Bloomington
Peoria Fair Revival Plans Discussed by Local Group
A revival of the Peoria fair was debated after a Farm Bureau meeting at the Farm Bureau office. Vlyde Garrison owns the grounds and barn in good condition for fair use, and McAllister of Henry assists with sales in a remodeled barn and new sale barn. A farmer delegation and teachers discussed events including 4 H shows, district livestock, crops, and an agricultural show expanding the usual lineup with volunteer help anticipated from area clubs and schools.
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Vlyde Garrison
Peoria
BE McAlliater
Henry
Ae S
Farm Bureau
Garrison
S McAlliater
Pentarest
Club Siuw
Ccc
Mealster
Tax Rates Show Several Reductions
Tax rates show reductions with the county highway rate noted as .239 per $100 in the combined County and County Highway levy. The notice references an article promotion for Bertillon the Great French Detective solving the almost perfect crime in The American Weekly magazine distributed with the Chicago Herald and Examiner.
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Bertillop
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Norman Thomas to Speak at Galesburg Armory Friday
Rev W E Young reports Norman Thomas the two time presidential candidate will speak at the Galesburg armory Friday morning January 27 at 11 45 In a Midwest tour he spoke in Chicago and will head to Bloomington after Galesburg Thomas is noted as a social civic thinker and author his latest book As I See It in demand Attendees may meet him at 10 30 in Seymour Hall lounge at Knox College.
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W. 4. Young
Norman Thomas
Armory
Galesburg
Middle West
Thomas
Chicago
Bloomington
Seymour Hall
Knox College
Tax Notices and Personal News from Brim Field and Jubilee
Irving Bragg tax collector announces tax payments at his shop in Brim Field every day except Thursday. Orville Smith, Jubilee tax collector, will be at the News office each Saturday starting February 4 for convenience of residents. The Cady family received a letter from Rev. L Davenport of Home California reporting the death of his wife in November and noting his past service with the local Methodist church.
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Irving Bragg
Brimfield Township
Brimfield
Orville Smith
Jubilee Township
Cady
Rev . L. Davenport
Home
California
Davenport
Methodist
Fortunate is he who can mixe friends and foes
A quoted line notes the perils of paralyzing social power by lacking allies or adversaries. It warns that a leader without friends or enemies is weak and unable to lead effectively.
Local Notices From French Grove Community
Fragments mention Mr and Mrs Hubert Oakes with Miss Anna Oakes and Mrs C L Wererid attendance at an event. References to a Home Bearan and a Mrs McClean remain, with unclear dates and persons linked to a January florisce event.
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Hubert Oakes
Anna Oakes
C.L. “Metiellan
Wearenga
Gems
Bareanpana Tust
McClean
Local Community Notes From Peoria and Galesburg Areas
Local residents attend meetings and events in Peoria and nearby towns. Names include Laura, Scotty’s Comedians, Mrs James Kemper, Mrs Jackson Reed, Lurlas, Mesdames Reed Carter and Vaughas, and families from Elmwood and Farmington. Activities cover council meetings, chorus practice, skating trips, card parties, and church suppers with several visits to Peoria shoppers and regional get togethers.
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Jackson Reed
W. E. Carter
Farmington
Fogohurch Thureday
Raymond Jordan
Jo Meridith
Peoria
Wesidesday
Beolah
Toulopeed
Gatesburg
Mumaay Co-Ning
Grove School First Semester Honor Roll and Attendance
The Grove School completed the first semester examinations on Friday January 13. Students with averages of 90 or above included Bertil Carter Bertty Carter Jack Welch William Kellogg Eleanor Moore Getrude Kellogg Donald Smith and Robah Kellogg. Also noted were perfect attendances by Bert Welch Richard Warmnest Eleanor Moore and Gene Carter along with Christmas booklet winners Donald Smith Richard Warmnest and Eleanor Moore.
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the Grove School
Bertil
Bertty Carter
Jack Welch
William Kellogg
Eleanor Moore
Getrude Kelogg
Donald Smith
Robah Kellogg
Bert Welch
Richard Warmnest
Gene Carter
Jeunes Stewart
Improvement and Missionary Society Meeting Notes
The January Improvement and Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. Fairy Carter’s home featured devotionals by Mrs. Florence Reed and a book review by Miss Robah Oakes on Facing the Future in Indiana Missions. Officers elected for the new year include President Amy Moore and Secretary Elia Kellogg, with thirteen members present as sewing for David Gregg hospital in China proceeded.
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The
Improvement and Missionary Society
Fairy Carter
Leila Bodinus
Florence Reed
McClellan
Robah Oakes
Indiana
Amy Moore
Lydia Parcell
Elia Kellogg
Scotty's Comedians Open Brimfield Theater Season
Scotty's Players bring the play Mother to the Community Building in Brimfield for opening night January 30. The troupe plans weekly appearances, touring Illinois towns with own scenery and props. Two persons admitted on opening night for one paid admission and the display ad.
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Brimfield
Scotty
Dine
Home Bureau Meets February at Mrs Carter’s Home
The French Grove Home Bureau holds a February meeting on February 2 at Mrs W E Carters home. Miss Swig county adviser will speak on the selection and making of curtains and draperies. Roll call notes an important February event.
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French Grove
W E Carter
Church Mews banquet draws five hundred from Peoria Stark Henry
H R Johnsen Henry Memfer and H C Cady attended a banquet in the gymnasium at Wyoming on Friday. About 500 men from Peoria Stark and Henry counties joined the meeting to discuss church affairs.
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H.R. Johnsen
Henry Memfer
H.C. Cady
Wyoming
Snme
Peoria
Stark
Henry Counties
Remembering 19th Century Events at Brimfield Meets and Bazaar
The item recalls a visitor bazaar at Mw.'s Opera House with music by MWA band and dance by Marino's or schnatra from Chicago. Admission 190 and near wave Deco. It lists scores of attendees and sponsors, then shifts to the official score card of the Brimfield bicycle meet of June 14 1895 with A. W. Fusher captain and Fred Day secretary.
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MWA
Marino's
Schnatra
Chicago
Brinfield
Bir
Laura Cosaach
Maudec Seatrice
Deck McHenry
Lain
Heile Gold
Doc Fook
Senator C
Kittie Geld
Don King
C4 Reed
Was Carter
Was. Watson
Ft Moore
A P Riner
English
A K. Ware
Charles Hoa
H. E Chichester
Jack Crahan
Qberholtzer
Braciata
Setal
J. Arnold
Piece
Arnold
Reed
Witan
Brimfield
McCabe
Scotland
Metcalf
Rochester
Gale
Bryson
French Grove
Sam Fisher
RNA Installs Officers in Arnholt Camp 203
The Arnholt Camp No. 203 of the R N A names officers for the new year including Oracle Eva Clark Vice Oracle Elizabeth Fuchs Past Oracle Grace Ayers Chancellor Alice Bowman Recorder Carsie Archer Receiver Rose Meadenhall Marshal Edna Mc Coy Assistant Marshal Gertrude Murd a nsner Sentinel Bertha Shane Outer General Pearl Wilson Manager Bessie Stenger Faith Mary Solien berger Courage Blena Kelley Modesty Louise Sproat Unselfish Peas Ollie Cady Endurance Eva Collins Musician Ollie Travis Flagbearer Alice Clark Physicians J B Welsh and R B Roberts Anna McDonough Installing Officer Bertha Marks Ceremonial Marshal Fiona Pace Installing Musician.
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Arnholt Camp No. 203
Astal
Oracle
Eva Clark
Eliabeth Fuchs
Grace Ayers
Alice Bowman
Carsie Archer
Rose Meadenhall
Edna McCoy
Gertrude Murder
Isner
Bertha Shane
Pearl Wilson
Bessie Stenger
Faith
Mary Solienberger
Courage
Blena Kelley
Modesty
Louise Sproat
Ollie Cady
Endurance
Eva Collins
Ollie Travis
Alice Clark
J. B. Welsh
R. B. Roberts
Anna McDonough
Bertha Marks
Fiona Pace
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Grocgoar
Charity
Industrial News Review
Glasford
Elmwood
Princeville Va
C. W. Whitten
Illinois Athletic Commission
Peoria Axaig
Albert Hayes
W McMillen
Reinhard Boehie
J. Taylor
Cittucothe
Ray Neal
Mossville
Jona Morris
Eden
Clyge Garnou
Peona
B . McAlister
E Readére
Seidge
Migh
Sie A Schock
Blether
Rey
Norman Thomas i
Cay
Laura
Agora Frevy
Vian
Irda Arnald
Princerilie
James Kemper
Frank Riel
Jamca Kemperin
Bos Ama & Ier
Spee
Unsis
Pruk Nuland
Lurlas
Boles
Wil! Cark
Robert Carter
Reed Carter
BE. L. Vaughas
W. M. Carters
Date Welch
Clyde Carter
Mark Emery
Fom Muler
Shannon Powers
Canci J
Ever
Hanocah Beamer
Jack Hart
Robah Wycoff
Delia Wycoff
Me.James
Raymond Jardar
George Moore
Tee Mill
Grange
Jordan’s Hall
Latya
Home Bureau
Pearn & Laughlin
Memier & Dunning
H. R. Johnson
W. Fisher
Wm. Robinson & Co
H. A. Forney
Cummina
Parsons & George
Donagan & Son
Feed Acker
Fuchs
R. Giadie
H. L. Fisher
C OL. Maxwell
Moore & Son
Ayes & Cady
W. OL. Hayward
J. . Mcintyre
Miller & Breage
D. R. Straw
German & Friedman
Fisher Brothers
RNA
Mjar. Or
Om Wild
DR. J. Bk. Welsh
Brmfield
C. W. Hamilton
Brumfield
Illinois
A.torneys
DR. W. EK. Noosting
Xray
BrimGelu, Illinois
Frederick V. Arber
Todd, Morgan, Pendarvis & Arbem
Ivaal Rick Big
Walter Paces
Hank of
Galeaburg Bldg
Galeaburg
Geo. W. Cluskep
Undertaker
Calle
Winseler
Geneorta
R. R. Clay Bauga
Minois
H.R. Johnson & Sor
Fanera
Brimfield, Illinois
Bill Booster
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