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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
11
Local notes announce candidates for Tax Collector in Brimfield township. George H. Cops submits his name subject to the Republican township caucus. Crantes L. Catron also files to seek the same office under party caucus rules.
A scattered blend of society chatter reports Alex Parks painting his house, Bert Barnes visiting family, and Wyman Bros shipping cattle to Chicago. It notes Knights of Pythias work, a Wyoming flour mill fire, political activity in Peoria, plant purchases, and various visits, deliveries, and local happenings across Brimfield and nearby towns.
Miss Della Brooks young daughter of Mr and Mrs G Brooks of Brimé Geld will wed Ginton Walker in the Hennepup Avenue church on Wednesday evening March 20. A large bridal party planned with Mrs Willia Walker as matron of honor and Archie Walker as best man. Bridesmaids include Heatherington Atchinson Kan Giordiana Grant St Paul Helen Janney Jane McDonald Florence Fowle Lacy Hart Mabel Stone Elizabeth Donaldson. Guests and events feature luncheon by Miss Grant for Miss Brooks and maids, a chocolate shower by Miss Lucy Hart, and theater and social entertainments by Mrs A M Fish Mrs Wadker and Miss Hannah Dunwoody.
Mrs. Mary S. Davis born July 7 1858 in Trivoli TL maiden name Mary S Brandt. Married Allen Ritchey Dec 27 1880. he died May 1998. Seven children survive except one dies in infancy. Married William Davis Aug 9 1900, lived in Edwards. died March 4 1901. Funeral March 6 at Oak Hill M E Church. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. One son serves in Philippine Islands Army. She lived 42 years 8 months. She is survived by husband six children and both parents.
The D McKee Feather Washing Co formerly in Brimfield for two months departed Monday morning for Farmington. They thank Brimfield and nearby residents for liberal patronage and hope to return in the future. Signed Very Respectfully Mers D McKye proprietor.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims druggists will refund the money if the remedy fails, attributed to E. W. Groves.
Attacked in Cherokee Iowa the victim suffered severe kidney pain and a lame back. After trying Electric Bitters he reports a remarkable recovery and renewed health. The remedy purifies blood and strengthens the body and is sold for 50c at Wm. Robinson & Co's Drug Store.
Mrs. Andrew King holds a public sale of horses cattle hogs and farming implements at her place one half mile east of Oak Hill on Thursday March 14 190. Col Doug Mc Donnell serves as auctioneer. See bills.
The Administratrix sale of Mrs Elizabeth Korth has been postponed to Tuesday March 19.
Notice to Brimfield township voters in Peoria county Illinois of the annual meeting and officers election to be held on the first Tuesday in April. Election opens at 7 AM and closes at 5 PM at the designated polling place.
Brimfield lists church services at ML E Church and Congregational Church with Sunday school times. It notes court meetings, Brimfield Fire Company regular meetings, and Boys and Girls camps. Local organizations include W M S of the Methodist church and various camp chapters with meeting nights and officers named.
The fragment hints at a health or flesh related gift from Rocky Mountain test. It mentions priceless gift of healthy flesh bone and muscle, with a price note of 35 cents. The readable text is incomplete.
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