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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
4
Local notes list school village and township election dates in April, entertainment plans, a baby born, farming activity, church events, sales at Memler and Strains, and updates on local residents and highway work. It mentions politics, fairs, and safety tips alongside ads for products and services.
Program for a Fireman’s entertainment in Chichester’s hall on Monday evening April 8 1901. Features include Farmington Harp Orchestra, recitations, solos, a farce The Texas Mother-in-law, and a grand ball with Farmington Harp Orchestra. Separate admissions for entertainment 15 and 25 cents, ball 50 cents.
Geo W Weatherwax will hold a public sale at his Brimfield farm two miles north on Saturday March 30 consisting of nine horses and farm implements. At his Brimfield residence at 2 p m on Saturday April 6 1901 sale includes household goods bees and honey fixtures. Terms cash. Mrs Annie Blanchard with Doug McDonnell auctioneer.
A practical note reports a sulky and gang plow demonstration at Marshall's showcasing durable farming equipment. The showcase highlights best made implements and local interest in reliable farming gear.
A notice from James R Drysdale states he will be at home in Brimfield around mid April to take orders for marble or granite monuments and to do cemetery lettering in or near Brimfield.
Money available on farms at 5 percent with privilege to pay at option in multiples of 100. Funds ready any time. Cal or address BP. W., Reep & Co., Peoria, Illinois, 540 Woolner Building.
High School Notes only sketch a week of activity with Mary Tucker visiting Elmwood over Sunday Augusta Bennett visiting Friday and Harry Wyman’s return after a week absent Examinations planned in the High Room Friday Merle Slocum absent Monday Arch Bennett travels to Kewanee to work Bessie King’s leaving Grammar room and various staff visitors in primary room The janitor asks help from unknown workers to sweep the lunch room on Tuesdays Darrell Hamilton absent Monday and Tuesday seniors note.
An advertisement proclaims Luxature Bromo Quinine Tablets stop coughs and fight colds fast. It promises a cure in one day with no cure no pay. A 25 cent price is listed for the remedy.
Regular meetings at the Village hall on the third Monday evening each month. A. Pacey president H E Curcnester secretary Cuagues Moss chief. It promotes Rock Mountain Tea costing 35 cents as a health tonic for children. Ask your druggist.
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