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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
4
Local notices reveal two residents, C. Be Templeton and John Craigitan, announcing candidacies for Brimfield township tax collector. They note pending caucus decisions by Republican and Democratic voters, respectively, expressing intent to run if selected.
Jubilee Taxes will be collected at Archer's store every Saturday from now on until further notice. Respectfully, J. M. Bienemyat, Tallector.
Brimfield residents hear tax reminders at Farnum's harness shop and Snyder's in Elmwood while oysters sell for 20c a quart at Wm. George's. Snow delays trains. Messrs Snyder move to Mt. Pleasant Iowa, and a school notice mocks donkey parades. Local clubs, church services, and pet projects fill the week with farming tips, telephones, and new business openings.
Harry E Culchester administrator of the Harriett Chichester estate in Peoria County Illinois invites all creditors to appear at the Peoria Probate Court on March 19 next for claim adjustment. All debtors are urged to pay promptly. Jan 18 1900 Peoria Ill.
A nostalgic editorial argues that true wit must be spontaneous and careful, warning that clowns and public speakers who force humor harm audiences. It urges natural, lighthearted fun that avoids ridicule, citing warnings like “a child should not play with edge tools” and “don’t monkey with a buzz saw.”
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