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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
1
The obituary notes Mrs Huey’s death with many friends in attendance and a home service held on Saturday at 2 p.m. A fuller life story is promised in a later extended account.
Aare. 0. H. Keeling widow of O. H. Keeling died at her son Atherine’s home in Elmwood May 5 after months of illness. She had not been well since her husband’s death in December and recently suffered a paralytic stroke. Funeral held yesterday at 2 PM at the Kegliog Hotel in Brimfield, conducted by Rev. Geo W. Scott. A complete obituary will be published next week.
The executor of the Estate of Jefferson Defenbaugh announces the May Term probate at Peoria County Court House on May 5. Creditors with claims against the estate are required to attend for adjustment. Josiah F. Defenbaugh, Executor. Peoria Illinois, February 27, 1919.
George Howard cites a friend’s advice to try Foley Kidney Pills after six weeks of constant muscle pain in his thigh. He reports almost immediate relief from rheumatic pains, soreness, and numbness following the remedy.
A man explains heavy labor caused kidney pain and backache. He used a remedy and claims the pains vanished. The ad asserts the product treats rheumatic pain back stiffness and soreness and is sold everywhere.
A Middletown mother at 7 Wawayanda Place writes that Foley’s Honey and Tar is the only medicine for her child’s coughs and colds. She notes it helps croup and whooping cough and contains no opiates. Sold everywhere.
A public notice from the county court lists parties and a petition filed seeking relief. It names Robert Lovett as county judge and John A. Hayes as county clerk with attendance required May 2019. The document references Selina Detbeloh No 167 and a non high school district petition, detailing names and officials involved.
Weather reduces church activities at Erénob Grove with no services held. If conditions permit, service will resume next Sunday at 3 30 p m with a 9 80 a m church service for those wishing baptism for their children.
A church announces regular services next Sunday with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. The church meeting at 6 30 includes a preaching service at 7 80. A prayer service begins this evening at 3 30.
May 16 begins interclass track events at Brimfield High School Campus with Breshman Juniors leading 84 to 76. Preliminary Elmwood county meet trials set for Friday night. audience urged to attend to support the teams. The Bradley classics saw Rolland excel in high jump and pole vault. Also featuring the school play Standing By with 15 or 26 cent admission.
The article outlines a Mother's Day observance at 10 a m with a sermon and special music. It calls on congregants to help bring mothers to the service and invites donations via the parsonage Saturday. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m for an anniversary service led by president Herold Cady and a 7 30 evening service follows at a member’s home.
George Howard quotes Mrs Haw Bennett Wis noting Foley's Honey and Tar for colds. The product is described as safe with no opiates, harmless, and providing prompt relief for coughs including croup and whooping cough. Children are drawn to the bottle and ask for more.
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