Local notes from Brimfield and vicinity farm life and people
Harley Soiff rents Grant farm for coming year. Wm. Johnson moves to Chas Hayes farm near town. Kenneth Grant visits Elmwood relatives and a cane from the Lucas family is passed to him. Township election set for April 3 with nominations due fifteen days prior. Farmers seek horses for spring work amid limited supply. Socials include a surprise for W. D. Snyder and a sleigh party for old folks. Obituaries note Edgar Meehan’s death in Washington state. Miss Bell Adams dies in Denver. Prof. W. H. Lovett dies in LaHarpe.
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Claypool
Monica
Kenneth Grant
Elmwood
Brimfeld
J E. Lampaere
Bauth
Punemab
Richard Pacer
Stansbury
Elmwood Telephone Co
Triveli
W. D. Snyder
Iowa
Lula Shane
Peoria
Joe Hill
Hill
Lester
Robineau & Co
Richard Pacey
Congregational Church
Jordan
W. E. Sitter
W. Canton
Wm. Robinson & Co
Wm. George’s
C. E
Zara
J.H. Moore
Corvallis
Leadville
Edgar Mehan
Everett
Washington
McCormick Mehan
John Lucas
Lucas
Mr. Grant
Mr. Lucas
Grant
Chicago Tribune
Jonathan Graves
Burlington Junction
Missouri
112Th I Ilinois Volunteer Infantry
Andersonville
Goldsboro
North Carolina
Newberne
Methodist Notes Revival Progress At Oak Hill
Four accessions to the church last Sabbath and strong Sunday school attendance. Contributions amount to 4.65. The W F M will host a missionary tea at Mrs. Mary E. McMullen’s home Friday 5 to 7. Epworth League assumes 100 for the new church and a Cady’s hall box supper last Friday netted about 20. Several conversions at Oak Hill. revival meetings likely to close this week. Pastor J E Mercer worn from nearly three months of revival work. Epworth League to lead next Sunday evening services.
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Mary E. McMullen
Epworth League
Cady’s Hall
Oak Hill
Brimfield
J. E. Mercer
Marriage of Peter Backer and Minnie Lemke at Peoria
Mr Peter Backer and Mies Minnie Lemke both of Brimfield united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage in Peoria by Rev Haber atom on Tuesday March 6 1900 at high moon. The couple were attended by Fred Lemke and Mies Lizzie Notria. Wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home. Both bride and groom are well known in Brimfield and will reside on the Wyman farm west of Brth at home to friends.
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Nea Edwards
Rob’t Scott
J. E. Mercer
James H. Edwards
Cora J.scott
Pontiac
Peter Backer
Mies Minnie Lemke
Brimfield
Brimbeld
Backer
Wyman
Brimfield Baptist Church to mark 50th anniversary
The Baptist congregation plans the 50th anniversary of Brimfield Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday in May. Next Sunday morning Pastor Cox will preach on An ever present present God and in the evening The secret of whappy tite. The B Y P A will meet Sunday evening at 6 15 o clock with The glory of obedience Matt 21 28 32 led by Gracie Longden. The young people will hold Past and Present social at Cady's hall Friday evening March 16. Further announcements next week.
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Brimfield
Cox
Gracie Longden
The
Baptist Church
Cady’s_hall
Brimfield Public Schools Monthly Enrollment Report
Brimfield Public Schools records show January 27 1900 totals by level Primary 42, Intermediate 43, Grammar 44, High School 37 with respective averages around 39 to 41 and attendances near 90 to 97 percent. Overall month total 156 and year total 186 with J. G. Spiker as principal.
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Brimfield
Mable Foster
Lula Brown
J. G. Spiker
Tenth Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Catton
On March 5 1900 Mr and Mrs Albert E Catton marked ten years of marriage with a noon dinner for 33 at their home north of town. Guests enjoyed social games and music led by Mrs Robert Whittaker and Miss Lena Catton. Numerous gifts included linen table cloths, towels, a nickel coffee pot, silver creamer, china dishes, a fruit dish, and other household items from relatives and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Catton
Robert Whittaker
Lena Catton
Thomas. Catton
Robi Whittaker
Avn Catton
A. K. Grant
Andy Carter
Mise Carrie Mounts
Arthur Whittaker
M. P. Reed
Charles Catton
Vansickle
Found a Gold Mine It Was in His Poultry Yard
In Cres ton Iowa neighbors discuss a local poultryman whose hens lay prodigiously after using American Poultry Mixture from American Mfg Co Terre Haute Ind. The ad claims a 100 percent egg production increase, with money-back guarantee and a trial sample for $1. It promotes disease prevention and direct ordering if local druggists stock the product.
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Creston
Iowa
American Mfg Co
Terre Haute
Ind
American Mig. Co
Homeseekers Excursions schedule across regions
The notice outlines Homeseekers excursions to West Northwest South and Southeast regions on January 2 and 16 February 6 and 20 March 6 and 20 April 3 and 17. Each trip offers lowest first class standard fare plus 2 dollars for round trip. Final limit 21 days.
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Mtosthe
Photo Car and Frames by J C Cone and Son Brimfield
Photo store offers all sizes and styles with platinum or dead finishes. Open Fridays and Saturdays weekly rain or shine. Brimfield Illinois district notice for J C Cone and Son.
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J.C. Cone & Son
Wanted several bright and honest persons as managers
A historical job notice from The Downston Company of Chicago seeks several bright and honest individuals to serve as managers by counties. Salary listed as 900 dollars a year plus expenses, permanent positions, home office work, and references via any bank in any town. Include a self addressed stamped envelope.
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Downston Company
Dept. 3
Chicago
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Bedford Farmer
A Bedford county merchant testimonial claims long-term use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy reduces doctor visits and pills. The letter from D. B. Mearkle notes continual use at home and declares the remedy cures colds without professional care, with Wm. Robinson & Co. selling the product.
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Chamberlain
Mearkle
Mattie
Bedford
County
Wm. Robinson & Co
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Wm. Johnson
Jubilee
Chas. Haye
Bell Maxwell
Massachusetts
John Church
Welkin Ring
J. M. Dungan
H. E. Chichester
Maude Burt
J. H. Carson
James Reed
French Grove
Rhine Kellstadt
Princeville
John Pilgrim
Hannah Lyon
Will Henderson
Wahoo, Nebraska
Joseph Reed
A. D. McCoy
G. C. Babcock
Edetem
Matthew McDonald
Louis Ackerman
Goshen
DeWitt
DeWitts
Miss Bell Adams
Denver
Colorado
Miss Adams
W. H. Lovett
LaHarpe
Ill
Lovett
Illinois
Roseville
van Buren, Ark
van Buren
J. R_Drysdale
Maines
Robert Drysdale
Drysdale
Brimbear
Methodist Notes
Frank Ford
Geo. Weatherwax
Andy
Ira
Catton
Wm. “Hodson
Homeseekers
Brimfield, Ilinois
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