Harriet Rick Riel former Farmington resident dies at 70
Harriet Evelyn Bower Riel died at home on West Fort Street Farmington on June 3 1924 aged 70 years 6 months and 26 days after a Christmas illness. She was born November 7 1853 in Rosefield Township Peoria County daughter of Daniel and Catherine Bower married Leonard Riel February 15 1876 and lived in Princeville Osage Minnesota Brimfield and Farmington. She leaves two daughters Bertha and Nona a brother Simon Peter and a grandson Marion Laurence Butler. A Methodist parishioner she was noted for Christian character and neighborly service.
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Farmiington
Harriet Rick
Rick
Harriet Evelyn Bower
Daniel and
Catherine ‘Bower
Rosefield Township
Peoria ‘County
W. Fort St
Leonard Riel
Princeville
Illinois
Farmington
Bertha
Nona
Harry Butler
Simon Peter
Brimfield
William H
Osage
Minnesota
Marion Laurence Butler
Riel
Methodist Church
Grand Ball at Community Theatre Tuesday June 17
The second number of the series of dances will be held Tuesday evening June 17 at the Community theatre. Lohmans orchestra of Pekin will provide music, an outfit that has pleased audiences at Wyoming and Princeville. Tickets to dance cost $1.00.
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Lohman
Orchestra
Pekin
Wyoming
Princeville
French Grove Festival Ice Cream and Strawberry Supper
The annual Ice Cream and Strawberry supper at French Grove Church will be held Thursday evening June 12. A cordial welcome awaits all.
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French Grove
Bance At Venice Pavilion Dance July 14
Big dance at Venice Pavilion Saturday July 14 features Milan's Orchestra with pep. Admission is $1.10 per couple and extra lady free.
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Venice Pavilion
Milan
Webster
Hall's Pavilion
Brimfield to Host Wyoming in Sunday Baseball Clash
Brimfield plans a Sunday afternoon game against Wyoming at Brimfield grounds. The Brimfield team, last defeated 6 to 2 on their home field two weeks ago, aims for another strong showing in what could be a hard fought battle.
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Brimfield
Wyoming
Creamery Offers Direct Handling for Local Producers
To Cream Producers. The Brimfield cream station will stay open until 9 p.m. daily. Leave your can at the station. we pick it up next morning and return the can the same day, paying Chicago prices minus transportation costs. We handle all cream left at the station and offer mail check the same day. Yours for a square deal, Charch's Creamery.
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Brimfield
Chicago
Charch’s Creamery
Resolutions for Death of Mrs Arnold by Relief Corps
The Relief Corps mourns the loss of Mrs. Arnold from Henry Arnold’s home and notes a vacancy in the Corps. It extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and family and orders copies to the family Brimfield News and records. Grace Ayers, Press Correspondent.
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Henry Arnold
Corps
Relief Corps
Duncan's Princé Shire horse for 1924 service
Attention farmers. Duncan's Princé No 14134 a Shire horse a fine animal will make the season of 1924. Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays at Storm's barn Manica and balance at John Meran's. Terms $15 to insure the colt. Mare and colt held for service fee. Pat Carrigan owner.
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Duncan's Princé
Storm’s Barn
Manica
Ana
John ‘Meran’s
Pat Carrigan
Fire Fan Predicts End of Fire Company Courage
An old verse-like note mocks the fire brigade and warns that a future big blaze will force the Fire Fan to retreat. It depicts a fear of inadequate equipment and the community relying on a small chemical extinguisher, highlighting outdated firefighting culture.
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Brimfield Elevator
W. E. Nolting
Brimfield, Ill
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Venice
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Ladies of
Alfred Peat
W. R. Weeks
Gurr
the Traveling Man
West End Grocery
Glacier Park
Rockies
America
Cen
Turies
Burlington
Glacier
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Yellowstone Geyserland
Cody Roadway
Park Line
D. G. Shirley
Mrs
Knoxville Avenue
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