Knights of Pythias Celebrate Thirty Sixth Anniversary
Zylka Lodge Knights of Pythias celebrated the order's thirty sixth anniversary with a stormy night meeting. A literary and musical program followed by a banquet included solos, a quartet, and addresses by Dr. James Whiting and others. The event ended with a unique partner-supper game and the lodge, now fifty members, plans to initiate ten candidates soon.
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Zylka ‘Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Commander Knapp
Rosa ‘Pursell
A. A. Knapp
Zula’ Strain
Addison Pacey
A. S. Herriott
D.b.strain
Whiting
Canton
Zylka Lodge
Teachers Institute at Elmwood Draws Strong Attendees
County Sept Robertson closed a highly successful two day teachers institute in Elmwood with superb attendance. Dr Hall of Jacksonville and a blind pupil showcased school work, and Dr Steele of Galesburg spoke on Saturday afternoon, leaving teachers encouraged to return to raise standards.
For Sale Five Room House and Four Lots
For sale a five room house with four lots, various fruit trees, good outbuildings, a well, and a frost-resistant cave. Inquire with Mr. H. Saylor.
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H. Saylor
Baptist Notes Meeting At Local Church Sunday Evening
The Boys Bible group will meet at the Baptist church next Sunday evening at 6 15 o clock. Topic is The Tutory of obedience Matthew 21 28 32. Leader Gracie Longdesi John Lane the singing evangelist and his wife left yesterday the lists.
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Gracie Longdesi
John Lane
Evange
Missouri School Journal Excerpt on Teacher Qualities
A Missouri School Journal item recounts Hon. John BR Kirk receiving a board request for a first class woman teacher aged about twenty five to twenty six. Criteria include arithmetic algebra geometry bookkeeping physiology Latin good discipline and ability to manage 75 students with a monthly salary of 960. A horse dealer anecdote follows about matching a horse to precise traits to illustrate a point.
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John BR. Kirk
University of Missouri
Shem
Kirk
Tiftre
Missouri School” Journal
Evening of Song at Herriott Home
Herriott hosted a song recital for Madame Donnelly’s pupils at her home. The class, nearly fully represented, performed one or more selections each. Friends praised the performances, noting the short time of study and the high proficiency achieved. Present: Vera Hayes, Mise Nettie Johnson, Mrs A S Herriott, Mrs H O Cady, Miss Rosa Pursell, Miss Zula Strain, L O Pulsipher, W W Harding.
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H. O. Cady
Rosa Pursell
Zula Strain
L. O. Pulsipher
W. W. Harding
Reverend Sitter Endorses Kodol for Dyspepsia Cure
Rev W E Sitter of W Canton New York recounts lifelong dyspepsia and failed treatments before trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims immediate relief and believes it a panacea for indigestion as the product digests what you eat. William Robinson & Co.
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W. Canton
N. Y
Wm. Robinson & Co
Buckeye Pile Ointment Promises Quick Relief
There is probably no disease or condition of the human system that causes more suffering and distress than piles. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment cures them quickly, with out pain or detention from business. Price 50 cents in bottles. Tubes, 75 cents-Wm-Robinson-& o-
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Tabler
Wm-Robinson
In Memoriam Mrs Mary McKure Brimfield Pioneer
Mary McKure McKune a longtime Peoria County resident died February 9 at her home five miles northeast of Brimfield She was born May 1 1816 in Mayne Ireland and immigrated with her family in 1825 Surviving children include Mrs Fred Bennett Brimfield Mrs Mary Barber Strawn John McKune Monica Mrs Wm Belford Brimfield Mrs Rich Kelley Port Arthur Texas Mrs James Farry Monica Tom McKune Amboy James and William at home Funeral held February 3 at St Joseph s Brimfield burial in cemetery east of town pallbearers named
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Brimfield
Mary McKure
Peoria
Mary Lawless
Mayne County
South Ireland
Philadelphia
Kickapoo
John McKine
Oliver
Margaret__Gelling
Fred Bennett
Mary Barber
Strawn
John McKune
Monica
Wmn. Belford
Rich Kelley
Port Arthur
Texas
James Farry
Tom McKune
Amboy
James
William
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church; ‘Brimfield
New Railroad Route From Peoria to Rock Island
Peoria officials have mapped a new Chicago to Peoria line extending through East Moline New Windsor North Henderson Galesburg Knoxville Brimfield Edwards Station to Peoria with connections to major lines. Survey crews began work from both Peoria and Rock Island directions to locate a feasible route over Rock River bluffs and fertile farmland between Knoxville and Peoria.
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Peoria
Rock Island
Knoxville
Mercer County
Moline Mail
Hughies
Sh Fe
Davenport
Rock * Ae & Northwestern
Moline
New Windsor
North Henderson
Galesburg
Brimfield
Edwards’ Station
E. E. Hughes
C. E. Dearborn
J. E. Bradford
William Kellefick
E. W. Boynton
Kennefick Company
Hughes
East
Moline Bluffs
Rock River
Moline Bridge
Chicago
Burlington Quincy
Santa Fe
Baltimore
Big Four
Lake
Coal Valley
Milan
Swedona
Griffin
Henderson
Soperville
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Signaled as Genuine Cure
To secure the original Witch Hazel salve ask for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve well known as certain cure for piles and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits they are dangerous. Wm. Robinsoc. & Co.
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DeWitts
Wm. Robinsoc. & Co
Moody Estate Offerings From Moody Succession Plans
The message presents options for access to Dwight L. Moody materials via J Wilbur Chapman or Moody's son W R Moody, indicating readiness to supply the book or life and work collection. It mentions an order and solicited response, with names including Miss Hur Terry.
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Dwight L. Moody
J. Wilbur Chapman
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Ad Promises Relief
Louis Ackerman of Goshen Indiana promotes DeWitt's Little Early-Risers as a remedy that promises headache relief and cleansing effects. The advertisement claims the pills invigorate the bowels and liver and are sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
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Louis Ackerman
Goshen
DeWitt
Wm. Robinson & Co
Pensioner In France Forced To Prove He Was Alive
A Paris pension cashier demands two notarized certificates proving the pensioner was alive for each missed payday. After a trip abroad the veteran faced two back payments only if he shows two signed attestations per missed check. Authorities offered no alternative, leaving the old man to navigate red tape.
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France
Paris
Canada
Fishing on horseback in the Ural sturgeon hunt
Remarkable method described as Russian Cossacks ride across frozen rivers on horses to create open-water pools and drive swarms of sturgeon toward nets. The herd forms a long line, gallops, and the fish flee in panic before the encircling capture.
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Ruselg
Ural Mountains
Beginning of a West Side Feud Over Porch Scrubbing
A Chicago exchange recounts how a family dog sparked a neighborhood feud after muddying a porch. A neighbor complains, a servant is ordered to scrub, and the owner of the dog challenges the result. The servant endures two hours of cleaning as tensions rise.
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West Side
Chicago
Mary
One on the Judge’s quick courtroom justice
A police justice disposes of cases at two per minute with dual roles as judge and attorney. He questions a complainant about a stolen handkerchief, confirming its unique make. The exchange reveals the accused Bir possessing another similar handkerchief, noting he had two stolen.
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Bir
Tam
American Poultry Mixture advertised for cholera and rop e
A sensational poultry remedy claims to cure cholera roup and gape in flocks damaged by epidemic disease. It promises dramatic results, offers a $50 guarantee, and urges immediate use or refund if not carried by the local druggist. The ad touts wide endorsement by breeders and world usage, urging purchase of a one dollar sample.
Homeseekers Excursions to the West and Midwest
Travel agency notice lists excursions to west northwest south southwest and southeast on January 2 and 16 February 6 and 20 March 6 and 20 April 3 and 17. Fare is the lowest first class rate plus 2 dollars for round trip with a final limit of 21 days. R R Murrey Agent.
Photo Car Brimfield shop offers sizes and styles
J C Const and Son of Brimfield Illinois markets photo equipment in all sizes and latest finishes platinum or dead. Store opens on Fridays and Saturdays weekly regardless of weather.
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J.C. Const & Son
Brimfield
Illinois
Dominion Company Manager Wanted for Local Counties
Wanted several bright honest persons to represent us as managers in this and close by counties. Salary nine hundred dollars a year and expenses. Permanent position with office work mainly from home. References, any bank in Chicago. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Dominion Company Dept. 3 Chicago.
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THE
Dominion Company
Dept. 3
Chicago
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Reduces Doctor Bills
A Bedford County reader asserts daily use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents illness from needing a doctor and keeps medical costs down. The testimonial credits the medicine with reliably curing colds and promoting household health. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
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Mearkle
Mattie
Bedford County
Wm., Robinson & Co
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