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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1903

Page

5

Young Redwood the Young Redwood horse at Brimfield barn

Dark bay stallion stands 16 hands high and weighs 1230 pounds. Sired by Old Redwood and described as a well bred road mare. Noted for mane and tail, style and action, a kind disposition. Colts are said to be stylish and well sized. Available for the 1903 season at the barn four miles west of Brimfield on Mondays and Tuesdays. Jas. P. McDunoven, Owner.

Young Redwood Old Redwood Brimfield Jas. P. McDunoven

Horsestock Notice From Village Stock Farm 1903 Season

Horsemen The Village Stock Farm announces the Hackney stallion and Mammoth Jack along with two black Percherons will stand at home during the 1903 season. Prices: Hackney five dollars, Jack eight dollars, Percherons eight and ten dollars. All costs to stand and suck. The last season the Jack will be kept. terms same as last season. See bills for details. Public notice urges prospective breeders to inquire.

Santos at Wa. Kelly's Farm Backed by Waurre & Reed

Santos the black horse will perform at Wa. Kelly's on the old Brooks farm west of Brimfield on Thursdays and Fridays each week during the Ball. Owners Waurre and Reed sign the notice and invite the public to attend.

Santos Wa. Kelly's Brooks Brimfield Waurre & Reed

Tom 1903 schedule and breeders notice

Tom will stand the season of 1903 with meetings Mondays and Wednesdays at Slone's four miles north of Brimfeld, Tuesdays at E C Lucas north of Brimfield, Thursdays at EL Barret's near Laura, Fridays at M C near Monica, Saturdays at Monica Nien near the State Fair. Prize winner at the State Fair noted. Careful breeders should contact Stosw. & Keply, Owners.

Tom Slone Brimfeld E.C. Lucas Brimfield EL Barret Laura M. C Monica Monica Nien Amal Stosw Kecly

Senator Pardons Rail Delays Remembering Woot

In the Arkansas General Assembly a longtime senator, R. J. Wilson, rarely complains about railroad delays. His father, A. M. Wilson, served in 1848 and rode horseback 200 miles to Little Rock, crossing rivers and mountains, six days, shaping his son’s view that it is better to have a bad train than none.

General Assembly R. J Wilson Senate Arkansas Senate Mr Wilson, Sr Washington County Arkansas Little Rock Fort Smith Missouri Line Wilson Little Rock (Ark

Danbury Man Survives Seven Hours in Icy Sluice

Samuel Eden of Danbury Conn fell into a mill sluice on his way home. Locking ice and high walls trapped him as freezing water rose to his chin. He swam to stay warm for seven hours until rescue found him. he later recovered fully.

Samuel Eden Danbury Conn

Representative Sullivan Speech Sparks Local Rally Row

In South Boston a rally featured Representative William J. Sullivan who criticized a local office seeker. He caused a stir by declaring that an opponent’s word was not as good as his bond and that the man wasn’t worth a cent, prompting consternation among attendees.

William J. Sullivan South Boston

Marriage of Mildred Key and Amcher in Knogville

The marriage of Mildred Key daughter of Mrs June Kelly to Amcher a Knogville avenue druggist was held last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs KR Hayes on Missouri avenue. The ceremony featured long stemmed marguerites gold and white decorations with palms and ferns. The bridal procession included ushers Proctor Oliver Young and Jack, bridesmaids Willye Casey Ada Buck Vera Hayes Grace Anicker, maid of honor Emily Proctor, best man George Anicker, and the bride given away by her mother. Rev Webster Hakes officiated as the wedding march from Lohengrin and music from Jocelyn accompanied the ceremony. The bride wore white chiffon over white silk with a long veil and lilies of the valley. attendants wore pale green and white with pink roses for the maid of honor. About 100 guests attended from several cities. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside on Missouri avenue.

Joe Proctor Roland Oliver Jack Young Will Jack Willye Casey Ada Buck Vera Hayes Grace Anicker Emily Proctor George Anicker Webster Hakes Lohengrin Miss Rees Paris Mra. Rotelier Missouri Avenue Peoria

Marriage of William Lamb and Nellie Colver at Presbyterian church

William Hawkins Lamb and Miss Nellie Blaoche Colver wed at the Presbyterian church in a double ring ceremony at 8 PM. Rev. C. T. Phillips officiated as guests and bridal party gathered under a decorated arch. The couple, both well regarded in Princeville, plan to live in the Grant Goodman residence on Walnut street and begin housekeeping.

Presbyterian Church William Hawkins Lamb Nellie Blaoche Colver W. R. Guyer Abingdon Leatha Debord Lohengrin Myrtle Irwin Migoonne Phillips Lennie Yates Jean McKee Galesburg C. T. Phillips H. J. Cheesman Ind Princeville Grant Goodman Walnut Street

Fifth Annual Commencement At Bradley Hall

Indications point to a highly successful fifth annual commencement for Peoria County Village and Rural schools with over triple the honors of prior years. Fifty four graduates in the common course, twenty in higher work, five hundred six ty five diplomas and seals for Pupils Reading Circle, and 375 Badges of Honor for perfect attendance. Program set for Bradley Hall on June 26 at 2 30 p m with Edith Campbell Misses Campbell offering two solos, Rev J B Mercer delivering invocation, President David Feimley addressing What School Education Means in Modern Life, OC U Stone presenting county diplomas, Julia Davis Michigan singing May Morning, E Osmson and L O Eagleton involved in scholarships, Hon J E Bangs presenting Reading Circle diplomas and seals, followed by Badges of Honor and closing chorus.

Peoria Bradley Hall Edith Campbell J. B. Mercer David Feimley Wilhelm Tell—Rousini U. Stone Denza Julia Davis Michigan Bradley Bradley Institute E. O. Son Board of Supervisors L. O

Local Property Transfers and A Funny Town Animal Sighting

C L Bolt repaints his residence while Jake Smith buys the Wm Yoakam property near the old mill in a deal dated last week for 200 dollars. Children's Day will be observed at the M E church next Sunday morning June 28, the bi centennial of John Wesley, with a good program and invitation to all. An amusing incident yesterday afternoon drew crowds east of Cady's store as a small brown bob tailed head emerged from under a top buggy seat and the animal cheerily announced its arrival before prancing about the street.

Jake Smith Wm. Yoakam M. E John Wesley Cady

Land Sale Offers Across Peoria County Areas

Real estate notices offer 80 acres near town for 4800 with 30 day sale, 160 acres with improvements at 17600, 80 acres black soil at 112.50 per acre with 5 percent rent, plus Elmwood house and lot for 350. Other Peoria properties, Missouri Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas priced cheaply. L S Kershaw Elmwood IL.

Peoria County Elmwood Missouri Iowa Minnesota Dakotas Dakota Kershaw Elmwood, Il

Working Night And Day Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad

Pills promise to turn weakness into strength and listlessness into energy quickly. Advertising copy emphasizes improved health and mental power with a 25 cent per box price sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.

Dr. King Wm. Robinson & Co

Only Married Men Court

A Boston anecdote recalls a South Boston house visit where an Irish elder counts a man as alive only after marriage. The directory editor’s tale hints at social bias in who qualifies as a “living” bachelor versus married man across society.

Chamberisin's Colic Cholera And Diarrhoea Remedy

A popular bowel remedy praised for uniform success and pleasant taste. Marketed as especially effective for summer diarrhoea in children and credited with saving many young lives annually. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co.

Chamberisin Wm Robinson & Co

Wanted industrious persons to travel for profitable line

Advertisement offering permanent engagement to self starters in each state. Household established eleven years with large capital seeks merchants and agents to call on merchants and agents for a profitable line. Weekly cash salary of 19 plus traveling expenses and hotel bills advanced weekly. Experience not essential. Include references and self addressed envelope to The National Chicago.

Yur House National Dearborn St Chicago

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