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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1902

Page

4

Local Notes Republican Township Nomination Notices

Candidates announce for township collector Brimfield and Peoria County probate judge positions. Names include H L Fisuree Fred W Chichester Grace Lafolvett Fritz Gailing Epwamp U Henry with expectations set to caucus or county convention decisions.

H. L. Fisuee Brimfield Fred W. Chichester Brimfield Township Grerce Lafolvett Fritz Gailing Peoria Epwamp U. Henry

Village and Township Elections and Local Advertisements

Village election set for April 15 and township vote on April 1. Numerous local ads plus sales of pumps washing machines and stove lines at Arber's. Listings mention timber posts, coal, milk cows, livery stock, carpets and wallpaper, land and houses for sale, and moving notices across Brimfield and nearby towns.

Johnsons new matting and Memorial Bros sales

Listings of retail notices from Johnsons new matting to Memier Bros promoting discounts on plush robes and rainy day coats. Local items include Miss Vesta Herriott visiting Edelstein, Murdock Bros meat, seed corn testing, new furniture arrivals, wallpaper samples, and various town notices.

Marshall’s Memier Bros

Relatives and visitors report in from town

W B Hayward of Chicago calls on kin in town. J F Clare of Tecumseh Nebraska visits brother John and family. Mr Clate heads to Chicago with stock and stops to see the old home. Philip Kehl’s household goods and farm machinery are moved to Corwith Iowa with two cars loaded at the depot. Will Kehl accompanies the shipment to Iowa and will help settle his brother before returning.

Will Grant Henry Plack Langdon James Coppins Providence J. H. Ellis Webb Huey Mt. Pleasant Danville Iowa Rocky Mountain Wm. Robinson & Co W. B. Hayward Chicago Philip Kehl Corwith Buda Will Kehl Illinois Kansas Nebraska Missouri Minnesota South Dakota

Brimfield Town Meeting and Election Notice

Notice to Brimfield residents of Peoria County Illinois outlines annual township meeting and officer election on the first Tuesday in April. Election runs 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McCabe building Brimfield with posts for clerk assessor collector highway commissioner and school trustee. Town meeting begins 2 p.m. at McCabe building after a moderator is chosen to hear reports and discuss appropriations. Dated March 6 1902 Cas Cason township clerk.

Brimfield Peoria Illinois McCabe Ilinois A. D Cas, C. Cason

The Brotherhood of Nations and Global News Reach

The piece highlights worldwide connectivity via telegraph and cable, noting how instant reporting now brings Europe Asia Africa Australia and more to readers tomorrow. It credits the Tae Caricaco Recon Herald foreign correspondents the New York Herald foreign service and the Associated Press for reliable broad coverage unseen in earlier times.

United States Europe Old World Asia Africa Australia South America Tae Caricaco Recon Herald Tae Recorp- Herald New York Herald Associated Press America

High School Notes Recap of Staff and Students

The janitor has two assistants to ring the bell Julia Paul returns to school after a week absent John Clasky and Harry Blundy will be with us no more Supt Robertson attended the teachers meeting Seniors ponder themes for commencement Mrs Yoakam Strain and Miss Herriott visit High School Exciting accident that could have caused injury to a Senior girl Tuesday noon cancels opening exercises due to many pupils with colds Hayward and Miss Strain visited during music recitation Freshman Stella Marshal Margaret Weeks Ollie Hamilton Edna Hayward and Edna Johnson absent sick

Peoria Davenport & Peoria Galesburg E Rynearson Peona Brimfield E. Rynearson Anna Rynearson Gene Rynearson Wm Drysdale Charles Nellie Joseph Pacey Boyd Mies Barthell E. Pulsipher Levi McKown Monica Bell Place Elmwood Road John Barnhill McKown Illinois Johnson Creek Jubilee Township Texas Bere Sol P. S Hayward Miss Strain Stella Marshal Margaret Weeks Ollie Hamilton Edna Hayward Edna Johnson

Pulver sale postponed to March 17 at Paradise area

The W. P. Pulver sale 3 is postponed to Monday March 17 at the farm two miles west of Paradise Chapel and four miles northwest of Elmwood. Horses cattle hogs hay straw and farming implements will be sold. Remember the date March 17. W. P. Pulver. G. N. Phares auctioneer.

W. P. Pulver Paradise Chapel Elmwood G. N. Phares

Increase of Capital Stock for The Brimfield Telephone Co

Certificate dated January 15 1902 records a two thirds vote by stockholders to raise capital from 500 to 5000 dollars. Signed by secretary C L Dusans and President A A Knapp with notary Cons C Carson witnessing on January 17 1902 Peoria County Illinois.

Brimfield Telephone Company Brimfield Illinois Peoria Brimfield Telephone Co C. L. Dusans Lmnois

Brimfield Taxes Due Now at Exchange Bank

Brimfield township taxes are due and payable. Payments accepted at the Exchange Bank in Brimfield. Collector is G. H. Cons.

Brimfield Township Exchange Bank Brimfield G. H. Cons

Jubilee Taxes at Archer's Store in Brimfield

Chas Thomas, collector, announces tax collection at Archer's store in Brimfield every Saturday. Local residents advised to bring payment and records. Tax period and deadlines not specified in readable text.

Archer’s Brimfield Chas. Thomas

Brimfield Village Warns Against False Fire Alarms

The public is informed of a $25 penalty under Brimfield village ordinances for false fire alarms. The fire bell should be rung only for fire or to call fire company meetings. Infractions will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law by order of the President and Board of Trustees.

Brimfield Village of

Uncalled Letters Listed For Miss LeFevve And Others

A notice lists letters not called for including Miss Anna LeFevve Mrs Kitcre Mr Alva Robinson Mason Wigel Esq D Strain and P M in the local post.

Anna LeFevve Kitcre Alva Robinson Mason Wigel D & Strain P. M

Sale of Real Estate Under Probate Court Decree

Edward J. Brooks administrator announces sale of Margaret Brooks estate real estate Brimfield Peoria County Illinois by order of Probate Court. Auction set for April 3 at 10 AM at the Jefferson Street courthouse door. Lots 3 and 4 in block 14 with terms cash on approval of sale by the Probate Judge.

Peoria County Illinois Margaret Brookes Jefferson Street Court House Cty Peoria Brimfield Hinds

Brimfield Directory of Churches and Community Groups

Brimfield lists church services at Brimfield M E and Congregational churches with service times, Sunday School, and young people's meetings. It includes G A R post, Court of Honor, fire company, and multiple veterans groups with meeting schedules and officers.

Brimfield M. BE J. E Mercer H. O. Cady Young People’s Meeting Congregational Church 8. C. Davis Pr. Wi U. Young People’s Meeting

Public Sale Planned 44 Miles East on March 7 1902

Frank Shane will host a public sale at his place 44 miles east of town on Friday March 7 1902 A number of milch cows and good work horses will be sold along with farming tools harness and related items Col Doug and lunch served by H A Forney C A Thomas clerk

Johnson Peoria Erastus Rypearson Joe Ellis Brimfield Doug McDonnell Robin Red Robin Jubilee Township Philip Dell Carroll Corner Davenport, Peoria & Galesburg Strain Hull Graff Frank Shane Col Doug H. A. Forney C. A. Thomas

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Addison Pacey Eosoene Apesesee Seser Arber's Arbers Arber Tve George Mulvaney Prince Ville Dunlap Jost H. R Jubuson Clarence Brown Chas. Dittch H KR Johnson’s. Call Brinsfield Robert Shambrook Main Street Slattery W. R. Weeks Brunfield W. H. Slattery Jos Ellis Frank L. Ford Thomas W. W. Martin J. W. Johnson Bemis Ladies and Childrens Member Bros Cook Vesta Herriott Edelstein Murdock Bros Babcock & Son Wa. DaMars Trivoli Township SouMars Washington Star Memer Bros. Call Jonbneon’s Thurion Hart Eldorado Springs Eden Wilbur Forney Cady Bros. General Store Clayton Phares Fraternal Reserve Life Association Mystic Workers M.L. Sniff Princeville Saff McKown’s the Brotherhood of Nations Julia Paul John Clasky Harry Blundy Supt. Robertson Mesdames Yoakam and Miss Olive Herriott Sale EF. B. Pc Shurr T.C. Radbore Camry Pulsipher Christy Ene TATE Graham Johnson & Stewart’s Meat Market Elmwood, Ilinois C. Carson N. P Edward J. Brooks Margaret Brooks St. Joseph’s Church A. Mainville G. L. Fort Post G. C. Guyer E. Hegricht K. of P Zylka Lodge M. W. A. Hall Haywarp Weess Brimfield District Court of Honor Wm. Kelly Prank Foun Brimfield Fire Company PackEy Sec’y Charles Moss John V. Brown G. A. B Hall E. W. Herruort Aethle Pacey Seearn H. Cuam Bernands V. C. Appison Pacey Royan Neigusors Arnholt Camp M. W. Aball Elley Waeas Canne Arner W. Ff. Mf Methodist Church Mary Brooks Mary E. Cady
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