Distillery, band, and harvest notes from Brimfield and Peoria
From The Files July 6 1888 reports only six of fourteen Peoria distilleries running. Brimfield notes list band members, 4th of July winners, and price quotes for crops. July 7 1888 items include railroad worker resignations, sparrow head bounty, school appointments, and local business moves. July 4 1918 prices, arrivals, and weather damage precede a Brimfield windstorm tally.
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Peoria
Leora Houghland
Dun
Brimfield
Frank Herriott
Elsie Yoakum
Tim Savage
Lincoln Pacey
James Murdoes
Lew Foster
Elmer Houghland
Will Hardiey
Fred Charleston
Bert Corcoran
Thos Johnson
Clarence Maxwell
Will Fuchs
General Purpose
Jas. Hindle
Barnett
Raleigh Guyer
Joe Phares
Paul Fisher
Lou Foster
Sam Whittaker
Jess Moore
Brimfield Fire Company Warns Public on Engine Rides
The Brimfield Fire Company warns that only insured members may ride the engine, and only after it has left the building. The warning cites insufficient clearance and danger to bystanders.
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Brimfield Fire Company
Priest versus Soldier versus Woman in Monterey Tale
A trio of adventurous figures collides in a Monterey setting as Virginia Stivers Bartlett’s new area fiction unfolds. The issue highlights a keynote sermon by Rev Harold S. Lundquist urging focus on good men who are real rather than great men who are occasionally good. Pa Piffle faces roof trouble and opts for a canopy bed. Also a National Geographic travel piece details Bavaria's Passion Play with scene and actors.
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Istrese
Monterey
Virginia Stivers Bartlett
Iesson
Harold Sb. Lundquist
Bavaria
National Geographic Society
Election Judges And Clerks Appointed For The Year
At the June county board meeting, election judges and clerks for Brimfield Jubilee Millbrook townships and polling places were named. Brimfield: Judges Ira Martin Caleb Rosenbaum W F Harding. Clerks Herman Griggs M J Reinhart Joseph McCoy. Jubilee: polling place Town Hall. Judges John E Johnson Ralph Beall Lewis Savage. Clerks Charles Schneider Merie Smith Frank Notzke. Millbrook: polling place Brooks Co Store Laura. Judges E F Minor George Reicheneker W Brooke. Clerks Stark Emery Neva Riel Levla Bodinus. John Bienemann Charles Fail J Harding. Clerks Fred Nagel Ronald Largent William Greenfield.
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County Board of Supervisors
Iira Martin
Caleb Rosenbaum
W. F. Harding
Herman Griggs
M. J. Reinhart
Joseph McCoy
Jubilee Township
John E. Johnson
Ralph Beall
Lewis Savage
Charles Schneider
Merie Smith
Frank Notzke
E.F. Minor
George Reicheneker
W. &. Brooke
John Bienemann
Charles J. Fail
J. Harding
Fred Nagel
Ronald Largent
William Greenfield
AA Opposes State School Board in Illinois Special Session
A Peoria County Farm Bureau report says farmers opposed bills creating a state school board during the Illinois legislature special session ending June 30. The group favored highway fund safeguards, driver license legislation with no new fees, and local administration of relief under state audit remains.
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Illinois
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Peoria County Farm Bureau
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinos Agricultural Association
County Farm Bureau
Chicago
Notice of School Meeting in Shane School District 46
In accordance with the law requiring a public meeting of voters to approve the budget for the coming school year, voters of Shane School District Number 46 are hereby notified that such meeting will be held in the school at 8 o clock Friday evening July 8. Chas. Welch, Clerk.
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Shane
Social roundup from Galesburg area July events
French Grove A R Moore family and Mrs Welch enjoyed gatherings in Galesburg and Brimfield for July Fourth. Neighbors joined the Erman Kirtley and Carter families at a Grange picnic near Jubi lee college. Several families visited relatives in Iowa and Cincinnati and plans include trips to Jal New Mexico and El Paso Texas.
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Brimfield
Fairy Carter
Ruth Carter
Floyd Gooding
Elmwood
Barbara Smith
Ethel Duncan
Royal Neighbors
Princeville
Erman Kirtley
Fairy Carter and
Kovsa
Jubilee College
Velma
Mary Alice Thomas
Iowa
Thomas
F. M. Oakes
Barry Reed
Clifford Linn
Hubert Oakes
8. A. Kellogg
Hubert Oakes Pasture
Shane Reunion Date Announced at Jubilee College Park
The descendants of Hiram and Susan Shane plan the third annual reunion at Jubilee College State Park on Sunday July 17 with a basket dinner at noon.
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Hiram
Susan Shane
Jubilee College State Park
Law Firm Announces Change in Partnership
Change announced July 2 at the law firm of Harry D. Morgan with Leslie Harrison and Robert D. Morgan now named associates. They will occupy offices on the tenth floor of the same building.
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T He Law Firm
Harry D. Morgan
Leslie Harrison
Robert D. Morgan
Associates
Local residents visit relatives and travel notes from Peoria to Galesburg
Ike Motz of Wyoming spent several days there with friends. Misa Dene Muler is visiting in Peoria at the Wilbur Symonds home. Many families and relatives are noted visiting Chicago, Elmwood, Monica, Bradford, and Missouri. A 4-H meeting is reported in Langdon with Ruth Ann Jaques hosting a salad dressings demonstration.
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Ike Motz
Wyoming
Misa Dene Muler
Peoria
Wilbur Symonds
Laura Merry Makers Girls 4-H
Ruth Ann Jaques
Ruth Aon Jaques
Kesia Wycoff
Jean Campbell
Bowman Family Day At Park Bowman Home
A large attendance gathered at the Bowman home in Yates City for a day of games and socializing. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mills Kirk and Fern, Will Spryer, Miranda De signeer, Marylee, Ray and Boy, Timanie Bertene of Yatra City, and others, with lively play and enjoyment throughout the event.
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Park Bowman
Yates City
Mills Kirk
Fern
Will Spryer
Designeer Wares Miranda
Marylee
Ray
Boy
Timanie Bertene
Yatra Citys
Charles R Coulter dies after lingering illness in Yates City
Charles R Coulter aged 78 died at his home in Yates City after a long illness. He was born October 16, 1884 in Rosefield township near Oak Hall, son of John N and Florence Dawson Coulter, married Carrie Coon of Oak Hill, with children Delmar and Marjory. Survived by wife, son and daughter, and two brothers Harry of Cax Gill and Ernest of Gatesburg. Services were held Wednesday at the Yates City Methodist Church, Rev V H Van Horn officiating. burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Charlies E.chard Coulter
Yates City
Mr. Coulter
John N. and
Florence Dawson Coulter
Rosefield Township
Oak Hall
Carrie Coon
Oak Hill
Delmar
Marjory
Harry
Cax Gill
Ernest
Gatesburg
V. BH. van Horn
Elmwood
Albert
Celebration of the Fourth Packs Big Crowd in Brimfield
A large town turnout for the Firemen's celebration included two baseball games, an evening concert by the high school band, and a fireworks display. Attendance estimates ranged from 2300 to 8000 with social events like an open air dance and square dance. Local youths contributed long hours. financial aid details could not be reported this week.
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Brimfield
Kickapoo Indians
Jobs Johnson
Gady
Dancera
Treasury
Fourth of July Reflections on Federal Support and Independence
As Americans approach another Fourth of July twenty million depend on Federal Treasury aid and seek government help. The piece notes varying aid aligned with ideals the holiday celebrates and calls for renewed personal responsibility in the spirit of Independence Day.
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Christian Science Monitor
Old Settlers Elect Officers At Picnic Meeting
A called Old Settlers gathering elected officers led by Dr. R. Roberts as president and Donnald Hesr as vice president. Treasurer reported 100.87 dollars on hand. 22 committees named including Finance, Program, Advertising and Band with names such as S. Hi Netkirk, L.O. Bay singer, W. F. Har mg, Mrs. Max Hayes and Victor Miller. Meeting adjourned to Monday July 11 1938 with D H Johnson secretary.
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Old Settler’s
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