Old Settlers Picnic Plans and Officers Meeting
The Old Settlers Picnic committee announces the event will be on Thursday August 16. A meeting and officer election is set for Monday June 25 at 8 PM in the Community Building to arrange the picnic and elect a new secretary after the death of Ray E Burt. Current officers are Fred Arber president L G Cady vice president Alf Whetzel historian and Chas C Carson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Burt
Brimfield
Fred Arber
L. G. Cady
Alf Whetzel
Chas. C. Carson
Austin E Walker Civil War Veteran Dies at 79
Austin Ernest Walker born January 20 1844 in Jubilee Township Peoria County Illinois died May 31 1923 aged 79 years 4 months 11 days youngest of his father’s family He served in the 7th Regiment Nines Volunteers wounded at Arkansas Post and Sabine Cross Roads later a First Lieutenant He farmed after the war and married Olivia Catherine Suarder Dec 3 1870 They had Alvin S Walker Chicago and Elizabeth May who died in infancy He moved to Peoria Illinois in 1891 a charter member of Grand Army Post No 177 Brimfield later Brower Post No 6 Peoria He joined Brimfield Methodist Church in 1875 and served on the official board Burial at Brimfield Illinois June 5 1923
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Austin Ernest Walker
Jubilee Township
Peoria Co
Ilinois
Arkansas Post
Arkansas
Sabine Cross Roads
Mansfield
Louisiana
General Hospital
New Orleans
Mobile
Alabama
Ogiesby
Humoi
Price
Mr. Walker
Marrage
Olivia Catherine Suarder
Brimne
C. HL
Alvin S. Walker
Chicago
Elizabeth May
Nome
Alvin
Peoria
Grand Army Post
Brimfield
Brower Post
Staunt
Methodist Church
Bake Sale by St. Joseph Ladies at Kelly Supply
The Ladies of St. Joseph parish plan a bake sale at Kelly Supply Co on Saturday June 23. Plenty of treats to eat and purchase for a good cause.
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St. Joseph Parish
Kelly Supply Co
Camp 37 appoints Weeks clerk for neighbor order
The Braineid Camp assigns W R Weeks as clerk to fill the unexpired term of neighbor R E Burt by Camp 37 in an official order. The notice directs members to forward cues to Weeks for recording and administration.
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Braineid Camp
W. R. Weeks
Weeks
Lacie
R E Burt Oy
Thanks for support during Mrs McKown illness
heartfelt thanks to friends for help and many letters and cards. appreciation extended to M E Aid Society Reyal Neigh bors Mrs H O Cacey and Mrs Plumer for beautiful flowers. kindness will not be forgotten from Mr and Mrs L F E McKown.
Brimfield Beats Bartonville In Fast Home Game
Brimfield defeated the Bartonville Cubs 4 to 0 Sunday afternoon on the home diamond. Both teams appeared evenly matched and the game was noted as exceptionally fast for the local grounds. Next Sunday Elmwood will visit Brimfield as Elmwood strengthens for the anticipated clash.
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Bartonville Cubs
Elmwood
Brimfield
St Pauls Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Catechumen Instruction
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 10 and divine services at 11. Catechumens should assemble Saturday at 10. The sermon on Sunday morning will answer the question What must I do to be saved. All are welcome.
Birren Heckard Nuptials Held At Oak Hill Home
The marriage of Murrell H. J. Birren and Golda B. Heckard took place at the bride’s mother Mamie Heckard’s home with Rev. Jas Benson officiating. Mildred Heckard played the wedding march, Ada Powell sang, Frank Heckard and Eldora Tyrell served as attendants, and Herbert Swanson was best man. The couple plans a Chicago honeymoon and will reside at Cal Hill after June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrell
H. J. Birren
Michael Birren
Golda B. Heckard
Mamie Heckard
Oak Hill
Jas. Benson Geading
Misa Mildred Heckard
Ada Powell
Frank Heckkard
Eldora Tyrell
Herbert Swanson
Chicago
Cax Hil
Peoria
Infant daughter dies at Brimfield after pneumonia
Erna Jean, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecils Jacken, died Sunday at their Brimfield home. Born February 23, 1923, she lived less than four months. Funeral held Tuesday at Congregational church with Rev R A Harris officiating. Pallbearers Golda Tucker Gladys Stenger Louise Babcock Marcella DeVries. Interment Brimfield cemetery. Community expresses sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Erna Jean
Congregational Church
R A. Harris
Golda Tucker
Gladys Stenger
Louise Babcock
Marcella DeVries
Brimfield
Belgian Stallion Ready For Sale At Blundy Farm
A Belgian stallion three years old weighing 1800 pounds will be found at R W Blundy’s farm during the season. Terms set at 1200 dollars for a colt nine days old.
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R. W. Blundy
Royal Wynne Draft Horse to be shown at Maher barn
Royal Wynne No 16933 a ton draft horse will be at the barn of T F Maher during the season. Price for a live colt is $12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Wynne
T.F. Maher
Primrose 4234 to race at Brimfield home of Chalmer Catton
Belgian Primrose 4234 will begin the season at Chalmer Catton's Brimfield home, two and a half miles north. Terms are 15 dollars. The horse is described as a fine performer and is open for inspection.
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Primrose
Chalmer Catton
Brimfield
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Kelley & Son Cash Meat Market
J.S. Harker
Atkie
United Statce Food Administration
Lorence Fo
Beienfield
Ecord
AusTin E. Walker
Brimford
Walker
Brimfield, Il
Attorneys AT Law
Peoria Life Bldg
Peoria, Illinois
Kirk & Shurtleff Attorneys AT Law
Central National Bank
Peoria, Ill
Walter H. Kirk
Geo. A. Shurtleff
Robert Scholes
Beorg E Prateller
Scholes & Pratt
Jefferson Building
Illinois
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
C. W. Hamilton
Geld, Illinois
LAW Office
Frederick V. Arber
McRoberts & Morgan
Hinos
Ole
R. B. Roberts
J. E. Welsh
Brimfield, Ilinois
DR. F. Gleeson
Brimfield, Illinois
DR. C. D. Hermon
Peoria, Il
DR. Quigley
Peoria Life Building
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Winzeler Undertaking Ca
C. H. Aisius
McNess Sanitary
Peori Shemstitch Sho
Ilinois Light Company
Mr. Frame
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