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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
1
An orderly observance occurred with a formal ritual at the cemetery. The gathering followed a structured program and the committee ensured every detail matched the official layout. Members of the order conducted the ceremony with solemn precision.
The Brimfield Township High School held an afternoon program in the auditorium with Addison Pacey presiding. The event featured music, a report by the Decorating Committee, an address by A Oakley of the Peoria Star, a cemetery procession, and a war-era travel narrative by Oakley. An evening program included a Community Theatre presentation, a long ceremony awarding diplomas by Dr. R.K. Roberts, and an address by H. Hieronymus on the value of high school education. The event closed with a baccalaureate by Rev. Geo. W. Lott and a large audience turnout at Brimfield.
The undersigned as Administrator of the Estate of John Rook deceased of Peoria County Li stndie gives notice he will appear before the Peoria Probate Court at the Court House during the June Term on June 2 to have all claims against the estate adjusted and to settle debts.
Fragmentary advert from a damaged OCR cites tonics and medicines sold widely including remedies named Gough syrup Honey and Tar for ailments. Mentions role of a person named Marie Hefaler in Freeport Alabama area and references to pills and opiates.
In Middletown Nova Scotia a mother complains Foley's Honey would help her young child, saying the product is sold widely and carries no opiates. She urges others to try it for coughs and whooping cough.
Mire. 8 Hasselbacher of Oak Hill, widow of the late S. P. Hagseltachsi, has died at age 98. The funeral service will be held at Oak Hill church this afternoon.
A fragmented ad from a 19th century periodical touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for rheumatic pain stiffness and joint discomfort. The letter claims prior illness left the writer bedridden and now improved after using the product.
Mrs Elaw writes that Honey and Tar has always been used for colds and that children readily take it from the bottle. It contains no opiates and is harmless yet gives prompt relief to coughs colds croup and whooping cough. George Howard
A Tenn reader from Arlington reports quick relief from influenza related cough after using Holey’s Honey and Tar. The testimonial notes the son suffered a severe cough, tried remedies without success, then improved within two days after using the product and attributes help to a friend. George Howard is mentioned as the writer.
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