Death of Mrs. Ford Noted For Christian Character
Five children survived Mrs. Ford who died at her home near Brimfield on March 15, 1900. She endured hardships with grace and a wide circle of friends mourned her passing. Funeral held March 17 at 10 a.m. at the home with Rev. J. E Mercer officiating. pallbearers listed. interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surcaret
Eini‘wood
Porth Weet
Brimfield
Thureday
Ford
J. E Mercer
Robert Martin
Ira Catton
Chas. Catton
Albert Catton
Geo. Weatherwax
Louis-Philips
Elmwood
Bereavement Notice From L D Ford and Family
Thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during our sad bereavement. L D Ford and family express gratitude for kindness shown during this time.
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L. D. Ford
Rev Albert Guy Death Called Longtime Baptist Pastor
The Hartford Daily Courant reports the death of Rev. Albert Guy at his son in law Dr. Beardsley’s home in Hartford at 90 Edwards street aged 87. Born December 3, 1812 in Westford New York he served Baptist churches across several towns and baptized 3500 persons during his ministry. He retired to Hartford in 1806 after a long career spanning Covenry Guilford and Brimfield and other communities.
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Albert Guy
Hartford Daily Courant
Hartford
Connecticut
Guy
Brimfield Baptist Church
B. F. Beardsley
Edwards Street
Westford
Otsego County
N. Y
Gulford
Oxford
Chenango County
Baptist Church
Yalestine N. Y
C. Fox
Madison University
Colgate
Hamilton, N. Y
Coventry
Guilford
Washington's Birthday Mystery in Baptist Church Clerk Note
A fragment notes a Mr Guy described as a prominent member of the First Baptist Church of this city in a Washington's Birthday context. The line hints at a local church figure mentioned on a civic holiday item.
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Washington’s
Guyswas 2
First Baptist C Church
Peter Colgan Dies Amid March 1900 Valley Township Record
Peter Colgan an old resident of Valley township died at his son W F Colgan's home Friday morning March 9 1900 aged over 83 years He was born April 25 1816 in Moran parish County Down Ireland moved to Canada in 1847 then to Brimfield Peoria county for 21 years arriving in Stark county Valley township in 1877 Funeral services were held Monday forenoon with interment at Camp Grove churchyard eight miles east of Wyoming His wife survives him His son John arrived from Republican Nebraska others in Nebraska were unable to attend due to sickness Stark Co Tribune
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Peter Colgan
Valley Township
W.F. Colgan
Moran
County Down
Ireland
Canada
Brimfield
Peoria
Stark County
Camp Grove
Wyoming
John
Republican
Neb
Nebraska
Stark -Co- Tribune
Aunt Mary Gilbert Dies at Elmwood Home
Miss Mary Gilbert known as Aunt Mary Gilbert died at the Elmwood home of Mr Thomas Radbone. A sister of the late James Gilbert of Brimfield she would have been 96 next month. Funeral services at Elmwood residence at ten o clock this morning then interment in Brimfield cemetery.
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Mary Gilbert
Thomas
Radbone
Elmwood
Miss Gilbert
James Gilbert
Brimfield
Nominations and elected officials in Brimfield and townships
Nominations at Brimfield caucuses include Republican and Democratic candidates for clerk assessor collector and highways in Brimfield townships with elected township committee members C M Miller Rev Richard Pacey D R Strain Addison Pacey for county central committee. Similar listings appear for Jobilee and Millbrook townships with Republican and Democratic slates, plus a medical ad urging DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve from Wm Robineor & Co.
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Brimfield
Fortown
C.C. cc. Carson
John Coolidge
C. E. Templeton
Chas. Moss
H. O. Cady
C. M. Miller
Richard Pacey
D. R. Strain
Addison Pacey
Ged. Rowcliffe
Thos. Johnson
John Corney
John Kehl
Will Kehl
L. B. Day
L. Hasselbacher
Geo. Rowcliffe
C. C. Moee
J. L Forney
American Poultry Mixture touted as cure for cholera in fowl
An old advertisement warns poultry keepers of cholera and related diseases devastating flocks. It claims the American Poultry Mixture cures cholera in late stages and roup, prevents spread, and is superior to other remedies. It urges owners to act quickly and order a sample from American Poultry Co. Terre Haute.
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Terre Haute
Kind words move weary mules and discouraged hearts
An old man and a young driver travel with mules. The elder’s gentle talk and praise make the team quicken their pace, while the younger’s shouting fails. The piece urges sympathy and encouragement to lift youths, likening it to coaxing hogs over a bridge. Also notes local ad blurbs and brief moral snippets.
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Tinkeee Athen Nee Sennhe
Peorin
Outfit Bundle Sale at FCN for $85 Cash Today
Dr Wi Jordan presents a wholesale style offer with a feather top and curtains, a blanket and robe set priced at $85 cash. Act quickly at FCN for best value on this ensemble deal.
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Wi. Jordan
FCN
Local Notes From Town Include Visitors And Health Updates
Mrs E Radlibeck and daughter visited Peoria last week where Miss Alice will study stenography. George B Arnold is bedridden at his daughter’s home, 81 years old. D M Maxwell of Peoria plans a southern trip for health. Miss Della Hayward will teach spring term at Whitten school and leaves for El Paso with Mabel Coolidge. Mr Mosesinger and Mr Rosenburg of Chicago are guests of FE Hamilton. Mosesinger returns from service in Cuba and travels the world including Suez and the Philippines.
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Johnson
E. Radlibeck
Peoria
Alice
Congregational Church
Vella Martin
George B. Arnold
Wm. Melville
D. M. Maxwell
South
Mack
Della Hayward
Whitten School
Baptist Church Notes Reflect Past Week Activities
The Brimmfield Baptist church reports Pastor Cox baptised five young men and seven young ladies last week and preached a memorial sermon for Rev. Guy who served five years. The B Y P U meets Sunday at 6 45 PM with theme the glory of obedience. A social at Cady's hall by the B Y P U last Thursday night received praise for its arrangement and overall success.
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Cox
Guy
Brimmfield Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Hathaway
Cady’s
Monument orders sought in Brimfield area
J B Drysparz announces from Des Moines Iowa he will be at home in Brimfield near the start of April to receive orders for monuments headstones and cemetery lettering in Brimfield and surrounding cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Des Moines
Iowa
J. BR. Drysparz
Cone & Son Brimfield Offers Cough Remedy Ad
In a testimonial style ad, J C Cone & Son Brimfield Illinois promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The letter from D B Markle of Mattie Bedford County Pennsylvania claims the product saves doctor bills, cures colds, and is always on hand for the family. Available from Wm Robinson & Co.
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Mearkle
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C. A. Reed
Beeescor
Wm. Jones
John Porter
Wilcox
W.S. Beamer
H. Winchester
Slygh
Angus Moore
Ao Mart
Trutee
W. H. Adam
DeWitts
Wm. Robineor & Co
Louis Ackerman
Goshen
Dewitt
Wm. Robinson
Sj Woolner
Peoria, Til
Fcepten
State
Central
Illinos
J. ¢. Cone
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