Brimfield News Highlights 1919 Community Notes
Local items cover old settlers list, a large relic display, and 38 recorded as Westat. Charley Rook drove Jenny Jane from Peoria to Brimfield in two hours and twenty minutes. School changes include Arleigh Hyes becoming Baker school principal and staff returning from state university. Epworth League attendees listed. Concrete bridge completed on Brimfield township’s Greek east of Schiot’s place, with cost sharing. Walter Pacey returns from two years U.S. Navy. Sate Wyman remodeling Brooks house. George R. Cady awarded honorary Doctor of Divinity by Northland College in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rook
Peoria
Brimfield
Jane
Arleigh Hyes
Baker School
Walter Tucker
State University
Epworth League Assembly
Farmington
GB. O. Gady
Licie Brown
Glora Miller
Sirdie Brown
Froy Burt
Race Longden
Edith Murphy
Minnie Phares
L. L Guyer
Rev
J. BE. Mercer
George R. Cady
Kenosha, Wis
Northland College
Wisconsin
Local Families Share News In Shane and Peoria
Shane District items note a grand event Monday afternoon while Berethy Kellatadt spent last Thursday on Peoria. Mr and Mrs. Ea. Eden hosted visitors Sunday. Charles Welch has his residence painted this week by Bab cock of Brimfield. Merrill Wallace hosts guests from Washburn and Metamora including Pete Pierce and Floyd Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shana
Berethy Kellatadt
Peoria
Ea. Eden and Son
Henry Smith
Charles Welch
Brince Willie
France Wallace
Merrill Wallace
Babcock
Brimfield
Pete Pierce
Washburn
Floyd Klein
Metamora
Notice on Dr Nolting’s July office chase and pasture plan
Fragmented notice references Dr W E Nolting and a July period. Mentions pasture expansion for same stock numbers and cattle care. Source text unclear but indicates livestock extension list and university involvement. Details garbled. core idea is scheduling and pasture action for Dr Nolting’s office during July.
McClellans Bi Sere Ribak Plan Long Tour
Lam and Lucila embark on a grand transit itinerary from Brimfield to Peoria via Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia New York Montreal Vancouver Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles New Orleans St Louis and home. Each pays 5.60 for Canadian passage and seeks major cities along the route. A circle tour could total about 9000 miles for a Chicagoan and Miami resident could travel 10000 miles on a 90 dollar ticket. Schedules show Chicagoans could see both fairs and return in two weeks, with many using the 60 day vacation allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
Lucila Sacttetan
Sea Y Brera
Ribak
Loos
America
Brimfield
Peoria
Cincinnati
Washington
Philadelphia
New’ ‘York
Montreal
Vancouver
Seattle
Porland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New Orleans
St. Louis
Home
Canada
Electric Fence Safety Advised For Farmers
BE. L. Hansen of the University of Illinois reports electric fences can be dangerous for people and livestock. He warns that many accidents will occur this year with home built 110 volt fences and urges using only approved controllers or battery units. Wisconsin approval is suggested as a safety criterion, and the College of Agriculture offers a pamphlet, An Electric Fence, with simple battery powered designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peorla
BE. L. Harson
Agricultural Engineering College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Hansen
Illinois
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
College of Agriculture
The
Agricultural College
Urbana
Don’t Give Your Heirlooms To Collectors
A village warns residents about antique collectors visiting houses seeking old glassware and furniture. Reported incidents describe intrusions as collectors urge entry and offer low prices for pieces, prompting fears of theft and loss of cherished heirlooms.
Peoria social roundups include multiple house visits and guests
French Grove J and Welch and others were callers in Peoria on Monday. The Eman Birtley family joined Jess Kirtsey for supper, while Mr. and Mrs. W B Clark visited F M take a Saturday evening. Various locals hosted guests from Canton La Grange Champaign Iowa City Cambridge Kewanee Peoria and Cambridge over the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eman Birtley
Jess
Government Is A Year Round Business
Carl Dreher argues democracy requires constant citizen involvement and responsibility beyond polling. The piece urges active engagement, warning bureaucratic overreach when citizens withdraw from government business. A Laura Winners 4-H event June 12 and a judging contest in Peoria County tie to a forthcoming Sports Festival in Urbana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Sam Beliege
Tames
Dalleslage
Shire Peoria
Kimgood
Péoria County
Urbana
Local Peoria Visitors and New York Worlds Fair Trip
Laura Items notes Mr and Mrs Don Webster and family were Peoria callers Monday. Harold Miller and family of Toluca visit relatives this week. Dorothy Kuntz of Peoria spent the weekend with the Kuntz family. Mrs George Morris near West Jersey and Whea Ri spent Wednesday afternoon in Peoria. Fred Juers Toluca Nellie Donbet Williamsfield and R J Beiderbeck left last week to attend the New York worlds fair. Harley Reed James Kemper and Wiley Reed returned home from Tulsa Orla after a week with Merle Carter family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Miller
Toluca
George Morris
Near West Jersey
Ian Peoria
Fred Juers
Nellie Donbet
Williamsfield
R. J. Beiderbeck
Here
Harley Reed
James Kemper
Wiley Reed
Tulsa
Orla
Merle Carter
Laura Merrymakers 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The Laura Merry Makera 4-H club met Wednesday at Delia Wycoff's with county adviser Mrs. Scofieldt in attendance. Madelyn Barret reported on the Federation meeting in Peoria June 10. Virginia Jones and Jean Campbell elected delegates for Federation meetings. The program for June 23 church supper was discussed. June 25 meeting planned at Delia Wycoff's with refreshments by Delia and Gloria McDonnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Merry Makera 4-H Club
Madelyn Barret
Peoria
Virginia Jones
Jean Campbell
Jean
Delia Wycott’s
Margaret Bridses
Virginia McDonna
Margery Miller
Joyce Delbriage
Jean Barrett
Detta Lou Shaffer
Longtime Elmore resident James McCauley obituary
James P L McCautey born March 27 1851 in West Jefferson Ohio died June 7 1939 at niece Elizabeth Winchester's home in Illinois. He came to Bilmore in 1868 taught school later ran a general store in Elmore and Laura served as postmaster and assessor for Millbrook township. Married Emma Bennett in 1886 who died earlier. Survived by sisters Emma Roberts and Mira Cora Dick plus several nieces and nephews. Three sisters and one brother preceded him. A Methodist for 30 years and charter member of Rimwood Masonic Lodge awarded a fifty year medal two years ago. Funeral 11:00 Saturday from the Elmore home Rev A C A Lee West Jersey officiating. Burial in Glendale cemetery at Bimore with Masonic lodge members as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James PL .McCautey
Edward and
Cynthia Webster McCautey
West Jefferson
Ohio
Elizabeth
Winchester
McCauley
Elmore
Laura
Millbrook Township
Lea
Emma Roberts
Plain Cuy
Mira
Cora Dick
Mary Winchester
Sadie Nightingale
Clara Millbolland
Ww. McGauley
Methodist Church
Rimwood Masonic Lodge
A.C. A. Lee
West Jersey
Margaret Hazen
van Sickle
Jennie Heamer
Glendale Cemetery
Bimore
Masonic Lodge
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
Card of Thanks to friends and neighbors who rendered aid and sympathy during recent bereavement. Elizabeth, E. J. Winsnester Nieces and Nephews.
We cannot spend ourselves rich says Senator Harrison
The article cites Senator Pat Harrison's remark that you cannot spend your way to prosperity and notes the nation faces high taxes and deficits. It contrasts this with Senator Byrd's stance on restraint, criticizing the current tax and spending levels and warning of fiscal collapse if not reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Harrison
Keeley
Washington
Byrd
Virginia
Fifteen Year Child Labor Amendment Saga
The piece reviews a long fight over a proposed Fifteen Year Child Labor Amendment. It notes that after 150 years and many court interpretations, the amendment has wandered through state legislatures with ratifications and withdrawals, leaving the proposal pending in Congress and unfinished in the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congres
Romé
Congress
Abe Eyny
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Gorn
Holz-1
Hayward
Alpha Sigmas
BrimGeld Township
Charles Schiot
Br. Schiots
Walter Pacey
U. S. Navy
Sate Wyman
Brooks
Shane
W. E. Nolting
Bobbins
College Pre Iieaire
Univer
Fae
Bes
J &. Welch
Helen
Bert
Jack
Ada Lee Mitchell
la Grange
Vernie Shaffer
Emily
Mary Thomas
Peora
Mrs
Kenneth McKinney
Fairy Carter
Clinton
Gene
C. M. Adams
Canton
Ethel Bond
Nellie Fisher
Champaign
W. B. Clark
Mra
Paulloland
Mre
S. A. Kellogga
L. Oakes
Paul Cassat
Barbara
Iowa City
RF. C. Willett
Martha
Fred Dawson
Bob Harryer
Cambridge
Roy Balentine
David
Kewanee
Karl Peterson
R. EB. Gray
Home Bureau
Mesdames Reed Blushy
L. F. Pacey
Esther Tucker
E. G. Walthers
M. R. Clark
Lloyd Gapron
Walter Clark
Earl Collins
John Dungan
A. T.babcock
Kari Christian
D. H. Johnson
Gen Porter Ira Paster
Ge. L. Hayes
Orville Packer
4. Kelley
Fehn Endlers
Charles Notrke
Max Hayes
Carl Dreher
Harpex’s
George
Don Webster
Dorothy Kuntz
Dan Kuntz
Laura Merrymakers
Delia Wycoff
Gloria McDonnell
Bilmore
Emma Bennett
E. J. Winsnester
Atpro
Robert
Briméeca
Nisinote
J.E. Welsh
Telephone
W.e.nolting
Elmwood
Ilinois
Frederick V. Archer
Roruecy
LAW
Geo. W. Cluskey
Undertaker
Sed Endazmer
Galia
Pharm
Winteler
Peoria, Tik
E.R. Clay Baugh
Minais
Gohaso
Mincia
W. H. Herring
Yates City
Eawards Eine
Palace Theater
Don Ameche
Loretta Young
Henry
Fonda
Alexander Graham Belk
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Cecilia ‘Parker
Maurice
Jones Family
Jed
Byngton
Hollywood
Preston Fester
Linh
Bari
Eidnel
Ballymore
Lew
Kildare
Gomtily
Bing
Grady
Spidsieesy” Minster
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