Is. Called Home James E. Hill Dies in Elmwood Age 68
James E. Hill born February 6 1856 Middletown Ohio son of William and Kathryn Hill died July 16 1924 at Elmwood aged 68. Survived by wife Matilda E Whetzel two sons Charles H Elmwood and two infants Freddie and Leo. grandson and two granddaughters. sister and brother. Longtime Brimfield township farmer retired 1910 moved to Elmwood. Funeral July 1 conducted by Rev Lackland with Odd Fellows at grave in Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Hill
William
Kathryn Maher Hill
Middletown
Ohio
Elmwood
Matilda E. Whetzel
Charles H
Freddie
Leo
Margaret Crawford
Henry Hill
Denver
Col
Brimfield Township
Arcanus Lodge
C. O. F. Knox
Rebecca Lodge
Lackland
Odd Fellows
Mesdames McMullen
Hitchcock
Messrs McMullen
Troth
Jaques
Elmwood Cemetery
Miss Margaret Chapman Weds E LaVerne Courtney in Rock Island
Miss Margaret Chapman daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Joseph A Chapman of Rock Island married E LaVerne Courtney of Greencastle Indiana yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home in Rock Island. The double ring service was read by the father and the couple left for a motor trip planning to reside in Rock Island where Courtney is head of the printing department at the Manual Arts Building.
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Margaret Chapman
Monmouth
Roseville
Margart Chapman
Joseph A. Chapman
Rock Island
E. LaVerne Courtney
Greencastle
Ind
Courtney
8Room
Manual Arts
Monmouth College
Mabel Harrington
H. L. Harrington
Sunday School and social visits in French Grove area
In French Grove Sunday School met at 9 o clock. Mrs F i Oakes visited Galesburg for business midweek. Premium drawing at Elmwood drew families who shared suppers and a day together. Ladies Improvement and Missionary Society gathered at Mrs Erman Kirtleys. Edson Purcell and Lan McClellan assisted as hostesses. A large attendance noted. Véffic Madge and Hazel Bell visited Galesburg. B O Wamnest and Jesse Clark visited F M Oakes. A W Blakewell and family enjoyed Sunday at W H Bells. Dan McCoy traveled to Peoria. Ralph Purcell and family from Peoria spent Sunday with T H Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. i. Oakes
Galesburg
Elmwood
Ladies Improvement and Missionary Society
Erman Kirtley
Edson Purcell
4Lan McClellan
Véffic
Madge
Hazel Bell
B. O. Wamnest
Jesse Clark
F. M. Oakes
A. W. Blakewell
W. H. Bell
Sermonettes at Union Church and New Salem Notes
Four laymen chosen for ten minute sermonettes at opening Church School sessions during the pastor’s absence. Mrs. Lackland reviewed a Time sermon by Dr. Clausen of Syracuse. Next Sunday D A Wagner to speak. Sightings of New Salem, Lincoln era life, no church evidence, openness to nature worship atop ridges under oaks. A tent shower tested water turning qualities last night. July 22 at Springfield.
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P. Lackland
Clausen
First Baptist Church of
Syracuse
N. Y
D. A. Wagner
New Salem
Lincoln
W. Harvey Young
Pedria Stars to Clash at Brim Field July 27
Manager Blundy has secured the Pedria Stars for a pivotal game at Brim Field on July 27. The team leads the Morning Commercial league with a balanced lineup, following a 4 to 1 win over Kingston Mines. Batteries Lotz Miller Griggs and Bragg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blundy
Pedria Stars
Brimfield
Kingston Mines
Kingston
Lotz
Miller
Griggs
Bragg
Old Settlers Picnic Announces Committees and Officers
The Executive Committee lists Finance Program Amusements Grounds and Stands and seats committees with names. Officers named are President L Hasselbacher Secretary D H Johnson Treasurer H A Blundy Historian Mrs Ida Yoakam. All officers and committee members are to meet at the Community Building Friday night, July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers Picnic
L. Hasselbacher
D. H. Johnson
H. A. Blundy
Ida Yoakam
Reward for Theft Robbery Grand Larceny Evidence
A $200 reward is offered for information leading to conviction for theft robbery and grand larceny in Brimfield Community by order of the Vigilance Board of Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Board of
Dirsotore Vigilance
Hall's Pavillon Draws Crowds At Webster Orchestra Nights
Hall's Pavillon in Webster features a live orchestra drawing large Saturday crowds. The note invites attendees to repair aide curtains when idle and advertises footwear repairs with special flexible sole leather for women and girls. Neat durable work or no pay, signed Bragg.
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Webster’s
Hall
Bragg
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Kelley & Son
J.S. Harker
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United States
Administration
Tts
French Grove
Dan McCoy
Peoria
Ralph Purcell
T. H. Purcells
the Union Church
Rehimelies Orchestra of
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Peoria Life Bldg
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Geo. A. Shurtleff
Robert Scholes
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Jefferson Building
Illinois
Bartonville
Colored Giants
Averyville
Central
Sinois
C. W. Hamilton
Brimfield, Illinois
LAW Office
C. M. Travis
C. W. Winne
Henry Memler
Dr. R. B. Roberts
H. B. Bowman
B. C. Cady
C. L. Dungan
M. R. Clark
H. A. Griggs
Ralph Carson
J. A. Maher
Dr. Nolting
O. F. Kelley
Grounds
S. H. Neikirk
L. G
L. E. McKown
Fred Hamilton
Frank Hamilton
Addison Pacey, Talbert Yerby
Charles C. Carson
Frederick V. Arber
Geo. W. Cluskey
Winteler Undertaking Co
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C. H. Aisius
SalTonic
Brimfield, Ill
Chas. Shawver
Iil
Hall's Pavillon
Claude U. Stone
Péoria
McGrath, Stone, Daily and Michel
Fedpoi
R. B. Roberts
Illinon
J. E. Welsh
W. E. Nolting
Walter Pacey
Bank of Galesburg Bldg
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