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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
3
Local notes announce two candidates for Brimfield township Tax Collector. Geo H Cogs declares candidacy subject to Republican caucus decision. Crantes L Catron also announces candidacy under the same caucus condition.
A jumble of local items covers residents such as Alex Parks Lee Derby Bert Barnes and Wyman Bros reflecting neighborhood visits repairs and shipments. Fire destroys Paynes flour mill Wyoming while street letters promise caucuses and upcoming entertainments with St John notes and church events amid harvest road conditions and ducking wildlife in Brimfield.
Society column notes Miss Della Brooks daughter of Mr and Mrs B G Brooks will marry Ginton Walker on Wednesday evening March 20 at the Hennepup Avenue church. A large bridal party includes Mrs Willia Walker matron of honor and Archie Walker best man with bridesmaids from Atchinson and St Paul. Informal events and showers precede the wedding as friends host luncheons and theater parties.
Mrs Mary S Davis born July 7 1858 at Trivoli TL maiden Brandt, married Ritchey 1880 then widowed May 1998. Seven children four sons three daughters all living except one. Married Davis 1900 and died March 4 1901 in Edwards. Funeral at Oak Hill M E church March 6 with Rev J E Mercer. Interment Oak Hill cemetery. One son serving in Philippine Islands. Households and surviving relatives noted.
The D. McKee Feather Washing Co formerly in Brimfield for two months departed Monday for Farmington. They thank Brimfield and nearby residents for liberal patronage and hope to return. Signed Very Respectfully Mers D McKye proprietor.
Advertising claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets by E. W. Groves promising cure in one day. Refund offered if it fails.
A violent assault severely injured C. F. Collier in Cherokee Iowa striking his kidneys and leaving him unable to stoop or sit without cushions. Electric Bitters restored his health, curing back pain and kidney trouble. Sold for 50c at Wm. Robinson & Co's Drug Store.
Mrs. Andrew King offers 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 is auctioneer. See bills.
The Administratrix sale of Mrs Elizabeth Korth has been postponed until Tuesday March 19.
Notice to Brimfield Township residents Peoria County Illinois. Annual township meeting and election set for Tuesday April 2 with polls open 7 AM to 5 PM. Voting place details appear unclear in OCR.
Brimfield directory notes services at the ML E Church and Congregational Church with Sunday School times and meetings. It lists local clubs courts fire company and W. F. M. S group meeting dates, plus camp and M.A. organizations with officers and meeting schedules.
Fragmentary line from a 1930s ad hints at a health product for children. The cobbled text mentions Rocky Mountain tests and a price of 35 cents, but the full details are unreadable.
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