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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
5
S A Buchanan longtime Averyville educator and current superintendent seeks the county post as a Republican. He has taught in rural village and city schools for twenty one years and leads Averyville School with 400 plus students, 12 teachers, and a four year high school program. He pledges to advance Peoria county schools to top state standards and asks for support.
182 acre farm near Brimfield with large house barns wells stock water and groves. One of the best corn and stock farms on the prairie and a money maker for the right man. For particulars inquire OC W Hasntor.
The administratrix of the estate of John C. Slocum of Peoria County Illinois will appear before the Peoria probate court at the September term on September third to adjust all claims against the estate. All persons indebted to the estate are asked to pay to the undersigned. Peoria Illinois July 10 1906 OC W Hamilton Attorney.
A 14 year old boy fell from the gallery of an English music hall in an accident that left him injured. Details missing due to damaged text.
Sherman A Haunt runs in Peoria county primaries on August 4 1906 for sheriff. He has six years as deputy and a solid officer record. Born in Trivoli township Peoria county he grew up on a farm.
The Bria Held community mourns the sudden death of J J Pursell. He returned from Hot Springs weeks ago and died Monday morning July 16 after a brief illness of heart failure. Funeral services conducted by the G A R were held at the Congregational church yesterday afternoon. A full life sketch will appear next week due to time constraints.
A farm boy born January 31 1887 died July 13 1906 aged 19 years 5 months 12 days after a bright kindly life near his home. He attended Brimfield public school and district schools and was loved by friends and teachers. Funeral at St Josephs church conducted by Rev A Mainville and Rev Dalire with Calvary cemetery burial. Pallbearers named Wallace Bxy der George Mehan Hugh Bowman John Dempsey Eddie Mehsan Kay Lynch.
Lewis Vern Hamilton born Bloomfield November 3 1881 died Peoria July 14 1906 aged 24 years 8 months 11 days. He lived near his birthplace and later worked near Peoria then at the state hospital at Bartonville where he rose in esteem. A member of Brimfield I Zth Knights of Pythias Epworth League and Sunday School worker he was a dutiful son brother and helpful friend. Funeral at M E church Tuesday at ten with large attendance Knights of Pythias and Court of Honor assisting and floral tributes from many groups. He is survived by parents two brothers Frank and Clifford and two sisters Pearl and Florence all of Brimfield.
The Frep Hamiron family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during their hours of sorrow. Extends gratitude from My and Mrs. Frep Hamiron and their children.
Julius Harold Strieder infant son of William J. Strieder died July 12, 1906 aged 1 year four months and seventeen days. Since his mother's death he was cared for by his aunt and uncle Mrs Charles E Pemble at Kramm Station. Funeral services were at the M E church in Brimfield conducted by Rev P O Lackland, burial in Brimfield cemetery. Sorrow shared by friends and neighbors.
The fragment notes Johann Most's final printed line as a cryptic farewell: To with the hw. The brief entry hints at a reporter’s transcription of a controversial figure's last remarks, leaving the meaning obscured by garbled OCR.
The remark mocks splitting infinitives and reflects Lincoln’s sharp wit. The exchange labels him as humorous and ready with a quip about language.
A humorous dialogue from the Philadelphia Record features Uncle Henry asking Willie for his view of an optimist and Willie replying with a quip about a person trying to avoid going to school.
The casha or sacred Merra stone is recovered annually with damisk sent by the sultan or khedive. A single covering costs 75,000 dollars, marking a ceremonial occasion worth substantial value.
A puzzled exchange notes contrasts between German and American phrasing in formal and casual contexts. The discussion highlights capitalization of pronouns and the capitalization trend seen in the Chicago Tribune style.
The silent messenger of death enters our Court for the first time and removes our beloved brother Lewis V Hamilton. The Brimfield District Court No. 437 records the loss of a faithful member and extends heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved parents and siblings. The Charter will be draped for thirty days, a copy sent to the family and papers, and minutes memorialized.
Credit is given to named contributors for cemetery land donations received by the treasurer since June 21 1906. Total amount $66.75. Bieary Pacey, Treasurer. July 19, 1908.
An newly excavated villa at Pompeii will be opened to visitors. Titled The House of the Gilder Cupids, it rivals the House of the Vetti in beauty with walls decorated by glass discs in gold enamel and fine miniatures of cupids.
A brief examination notes that some individuals act foolishly with intention while others lack such skills. It suggests similar outcomes despite different motives and abilities.
Sir Ralph Payne-Galwey a Yorkshire baronet is believed the best archer in Europe. He has repeatedly shot an arrow a quarter of a mile and struck the center of the target.
A Beirut to Paris letter reports the cattan honored the Jesuit CoNieps by inviting a Turkish professor to attend and sharpen his Semitic language knowledge.
A scarce London directory item described as a tiny volume listed at 0.88 pounds in Britain or 22 dollars in the United States. The note highlights the book’s rarity and its modest price for collectors.
Gen James O Grant Wilson of New York owns a large old fashioned seal ring. It contains hair from the heads of Washington, Hamilton, Lincoln, Grant, Napoleon and Wellington.
A child is removed to a Buddhist monastery where they will be raised and educated in priestly mysteries, beginning a life dedicated to monastic duties.
A cat from Enegtish hotel boarded a ship months ago and forgot to disembark on time. The ship proceed ed its course and the cat was later heard mewing outside the hotel door. It was little the worse for its voyage.
The London Ladies Pictorial says meals taste better when dining carries an element of chance and adventure, a trait that nine out of ten people reportedly prefer. The article suggests introducing uncertainty into meals enhances enjoyment.
A fragment notes a sippie minded rural curate in English reports. The line hints at personal failings affecting parish duties, reflecting a small town moral lens without further specifics or outcomes.
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