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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
7
Readers are reminded of a Brimfield Brimfield area note spree on a Wednesday night in February. Items include church events, sales offers, travel notes, marriages, and local business notices with many names and places.
Philander Kellogg old Brumfield settler was found unconscious after a sudden fall from a chair yesterday afternoon. Doctors attend him but he remains unconscious and critical. Mrs Kellogg had grown uneasy at his absence from the store and found him in the home. cause described as likely paralysis. Also includes a legal query from the Homestead of Des Moines, Iowa, about liability in a shooting accident between neighbors.
The Brimfield Telephone Company held an annual meeting January 15, 1902 in Peoria County Illinois and adopted a resolution increasing capital stock from 500 to 5000 dollars. The secretary, C. L. Dusan, signed the document. A A Knapp, president, swore to its truth and affixed the seal. The certificate was sworn January 17, 1902 before Cuns Carsoy, Notary Public.
A black sow with white markings named Jane strayed from the premises overnight. A reward of cash is promised for information leading to her recovery, as stated by W T Cowley.
Leaving town soon, seller offers a hard coal stove, wood stove, bed room set, book case, washing machine, and other articles at bargains. Call at the house early as possible to view. sale before moving in a few days.
Public notice states a 25 dollar penalty for false fire alarms under Brimfield village ordinances. The fire bell is to be rung only for fire or local fire company meetings. Violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law by order of the Village President and Board of Trustees.
Mrs W E Stanepory of Brinifield announces readiness to do all kinds of carpet weaving on short notice. She keeps warp threads of all colors on hand and offers best possible workmanship.
A nostalgic ad promises cures for coughs colds and lung diseases urging readers to avoid exile by using Dr Kings New Discovery. It claims instant relief and astounding cures from persistent use with trial bottles free at J Mson & Co.
Regular and alternate meeting times for Brimfield District Court of Honor Brimfield Fire Company John V Brown Camp M W A Brimrixto Camp Royal Neighbors Artale Pacey Ladies Auxiliary and Women s Mission Society details list officers and meeting venues at M W A halls Village hall G A R hall Camp Hall and church meetings scheduled on specific evenings with visiting members welcomed and officers named.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states druggists refund the money if the cure fails and credits E. W. Groves as the promoter or supplier.
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