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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
8
JosErH Hii advertises roof painting services claiming superior elastic roof paint with lasting quality and potential savings on iron wheels wagons wagon scales. He invites inquiries and promises first class work and money savings.
A testimonial from J R Holly of Maromb Illinois asserts his wife found perfect and permanent relief from chronic stomach trouble after using several bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Care. The ad claims relief after other remedies failed and urges eating normally without overloading the stomach, stating the product will always digest for you.
Erastus Rynearson born August 12 1841 Somerset County New Jersey died March 7 1902 Peoria County Illinois aged 60 years 6 months 23 days He married Ellen Winn January 10 1866 they had five children two died in infancy Surviving are wife two daughters Anna and Elizabeth Drysdale and son Eugene plus two grandchildren Charles R Ellen Drysdale The family lived in Millbrook Brimfield and Peoria Illinois He enlisted August 25 1862 as private in Co O 15th New Jersey Vol Army of the Potomac fought under Burnside Hooker Meade and Grant discharged March 8 1864 He joined G A R Post 177 Brimfield and remained active until death A devout husband father and citizen he endured long illness with quiet dignity A short service was held at home Sunday and funeral at Brimfield Baptist Church with G A R and S V events guards of honor The burial was at Brimfield cemetery Espondent note Mars E Rynearson and children.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have given their love and sympathy. Your kindness during this time has sustained us and we deeply appreciate every thoughtful gesture and message.
The G A R B post 177 Brimfield Illinois mourns comrade Erastus Rynearson after nineteen years of faithful service. The post expresses deep loss and high appreciation for his virtues as a patriot and neighbor and extends heartfelt sympathy to his widow and children. Resolutions request publication in The Bristner News and recording in post records.
Sarah E McNay born December 2 1862 in Washington Iowa lived with Reed family after her mother’s death. She married F Smith October 10 1882 and resided near French Grove where she died March 1 1902. Funeral held Monday at French Grove Presbyterian Church, Rev Charles McCluer officiating.
Nora T. McDonough aged 32 years 8 months 29 days died at her mother Mrs Margaret McDonoughs home on February 21 1902. Born on the farm west of town she lived in the vicinity all her life. She was esteemed by many and described as quiet generous and thoughtful of others. Her last illness lasted about three months. High mass was held February 24 at St Josephs church by Rev A Mainville and burial followed in Calvary cemetery with many relatives friends and neighbors in attendance.
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness during our late bereavement. Mrs Mancaver McDonough and Childeben.
A historical pitch extols Nebraska and northern Kansas farming. It cites climate, cheap lands, strong soil, alfalfa yields, and a robust school fund from state lands. Example shows a farmer with 160 acres earning 800 yearly rent on a 16 060 capital with a 5 percent return.
A Farmington reader argues Nebraska and Illinois farm ventures differ in yield and capital. He cites Nebraska land value, rent income, and per acre yields to claim western farms offer stronger opportunities. He urges renters to reconsider Illinois rentals and notes emigration patterns and historical farm settlements.
This notice states the disease stems from a cold or grip and can be prevented by timely use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It claims extensive use during la grippe epidemics with no reports of pneumonia after use, and notes it is for sale by Wm. Robinson & Co.
Advice on curing the grip urges staying home and using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as directed. It claims the remedy counteracts the grip’s tendency to develop pneumonia, noted as the serious danger, with further uncertain details following.
Thousands have used it for the grip and no case has ever been reported that did not recover. The text notes broad success but provides no additional context or details about the treatment or its origins.
F L Hewett of Winfield Kansas recalls a severe 1896 bout of La Grippe cured by two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He credits it with breaking up the cold and stopping the cough and notes the remedy is pleasant to take and widely used. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
Police and education remain the largest public outlays in New York. In 1902 the police budget stands at 11.35 million dollars while the school department is allotted about 19.263 million, after state reimbursement this year lowering to roughly 18 million. In Alaska two Dyea farmers harvested 25 000 bushels of potatoes valued at two dollars per bushel, touted for size quality and sweetness compared to crops from farther north.
A Mississippi reader testifies that the One Minute Cough Cure swiftly eases coughs colds croup and bronchitis by thinning mucus and reducing inflammation. A Crosby justice of the peace cites his wife’s relief after the first dose and endorses the remedy for his family. William Robinson & Co distributes the product.
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