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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
8
A garbled note discusses vehicle care and safety fees, urging car service standards to prevent accidents. It mentions secure payments and responsible behavior, but the text is incoherent and lacks clear facts or named entities.
Hugens L Marvig born September 23 1852 at Southport Hillnovis died after a brief illness June 19 1908 near Brimfield He was a devoted husband father and home lover He married Elizabeth Murdock January 9 1883 and leaves six children Bes sie Minnie John Mary Maud Leigh His daughter Jessie died two months earlier The funeral at his home Sunday was led by Rev C T Cady with prayers by Rev D Shoemaker and the remains were buried in Brimfield cemetery
We sincerely thank the kind friends and neighbors who generously extended aid and sympathy during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father Mrs E L Marvin and Childeen.
Henry Plack, longtime Jubilee township resident born in Germany on January 27, 1829, died Monday at his son Jacob Plack’s home south of Brimfield after years of illness. His wife’s death earlier prompted his recent residence with son Lewis. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at the Jubilee Lutheran Church by Rev. Smith of Galesburg, with burial in Latheran Cemetery.
Carl Raymond Davis youngest son of Mr and Mrs Eugene L Davis died Tuesday evening June 23 1908 at age three The funeral will be held at the home at 2 pm Friday June and interment follows at Keim Field Cemetery
Mr Frank Coolan of 436 Houston, New York, writes that Electric Bitters give him reason to speak well of the medicine. He says it aids dyspepsia and liver troubles and benefits back and kidney weakness. The tonic is said to regulate digestion, purify blood, and restore vigor for both sexes. Sold at Wm. Robinson & Co drugstore for 50 cents under guarantee.
Farmers in Iowa report excessive rain despite favorable crop conditions across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Wisconsin. The widespread rainfall raises concern about field work delays while yields in adjacent states appear robust.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine praises Dr Kings New Discovery in a letter claiming it saved his life and remains a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints. The advertisement asserts forty years of leadership in throat and lung remedies and offers a 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle with a free trial bottle.
Report notes favorable corn growing conditions with pest checks underway and an optimistic outlook for harvest prospects. Local farmers expect steady yields as weather remains supportive through the growing period.
The Chicago Record-Herald offers extensive foreign news service text from its cables and AP amid a wealth of daily features. It highlights editorial pages, sporting content, society notes, fashion, meals, books, and a Sunday magazine.
After years of chronic indigestion and spending much, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina reports Dr Kings New Safe Pills as the best aid. The pills are sold under guarantee at Wm Robinson and Co drug store for 25 cents.
Local notes report Howard Weeks traveling to Chicago. Harlan Pemble visiting Peoria. a go cart available from Johneson. Rev M P Lackland and Warner on an overland trip to Maquon. Oak Hill plans a July 4th celebration with Rudolph Pfeiffer as orator. Oneida guests with Dr C G Farnum. Epworth League events include a picnic, a talk by Dr C P Bart on mercy and help, and a sociable at Geo Mulvaney’s house with Japanese lanterns and refreshments. Ernest Herriott is promoted to third clerk in the railway mail service.
Tom Moore of Rural Roates used Buckion's Araiea Salve for a bad sore on his body. The fragmentary notice notes how the salve was applied and the rural context of the patient seeking relief.
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