Local notices and ads fill town life in brief
Stray hog sought by owner. tile drainage expanded this spring. Cantata planned May 24 by Ladies Aid Society. J H Richford visited from Peoria. political chatter about Tuesday nominations. Knights of Pythias host Deputy Grand Chancellor Todd from Peoria. ladies market at Brown building Saturdays to aid new church. Epworth League meets at M E church Sunday 6 30 with specified Bible readings. bilious condition remedy Herbine touted by Wm Robinson Co. cattle car fire near Burn destroys twenty two head on Santa Fe line, Conductor Brennan in charge.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
M. E. Church
J. H. Richford
Peoria
Brown
Epworth League
M. E
Birdie Brown
Wm. Robinson & Co
J.J. Owens
Santa Fe
Thos. Brennan
Chillicothe
Brimfield village notices and local events update
Local items report three weeks left of school, road work with graders, a church demolition, roof improvements at Brimfield homes, and business ads for Smith's Metal Polish and Enamel Roof Paint. Also noted are new M W A members, train time changes, census enumerators named, deaths, religious meetings, and community entertainments including a Confederate Spy drama and Babylon cantata previews.
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Dungan
M. E
Brimfield House
Smith
A. K. Grant
M. Keefe
Brimfield Camp
Minnie Phares
Peoria
C. C. Carson
Congregational Church
D. R. Strain
T. Hill
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Brimfield
Baptist Notes Pastor Cox to speak on Bible inspiration
Pastor Cox's Sunday morning sermon will focus on "The inspiration of the Bible" with no evening service due to the Union Temperance meeting at the Presbyterian church. The Junior B P U meets each Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock under Misses Cora Martin and Gracie Longden.
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Pastor Cox
Union Temperance
Presbbyterian
Cora Martin
Gracie Longden
Methodist Notes Brimfield church hosts services during rebuilding
The Presbyterian church offers its facility for taking over services while the other building is under construction. A bi monthly temperance meeting will be held next Sunday with Rev J E Mercer delivering the sermon and the Citizens League of Brimfield to be organized. The Oak Hill quarterly meeting was engaging, with Rev J W Moses assisting and Rev J T Wood preaching a fine sermon. The Methodist farewell service to the old building drew a large crowd despite weather, with Rev F J Wood of Lafayette delivering a sermon on Zion and regeneration, and Rev J W Moles and letters from ministers read by Pastor J E Mercer. The occasion closed with remarks by Presiding Elder Merrill.
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Presbyterian Church
J. E. Mercer
Citizens League of
J W. Moses
F. J. Wood
Lafayette, Til
Zion
J. W. Moles
Brimfield
Traveling notes on character and Chicago life
A travel themed reflection contrasts helpful human acts with selfish behavior aboard a train. An elderly refined woman helps a struggling mother and children, while another woman ignores aid. The piece notes Chicago's growth, wealth, and dangers from European immigrant inflows, urging strong city governance and moral efforts. W H Jozspan signs off with calls for virtue and better citizenship.
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Rip Vanwinkle
Merson
Chicago
Brimfield
United States
W.H. Joxzpan
Plants For Sale In Season by J H Pembie
Garden plants offered include sweet potatoes tomatoes cabbage celery and peppers for sale by J H Pembie during the current season. Local planter seeks buyers and indicates availability of plant varieties suitable for home gardens.
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J. H. Pembie
Child Louise Keeling Dies After Illness
Deep sorrow fills the home of Mr and Mrs Claire Keeling as two year old Louise dies after a brief illness from cerebral meningitis. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at home, led by Rev Charles McCluer, with interment at the French Grove Cemetery. The casket bore flowers and many relatives and friends attended the services.
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Brimfield
H. O. Burt
Millbrook
Della Wells
Elmwood City
Lora Hart
Elmwood Township
Harlan Hubbel
Jubilee
John Mosley
Frank Claypool
Deer Creek
Tazewell
George Walliker
William Walliker
Monica
Princeville Cemetery
Walter B. Beel
Elkin
N. C
Chamberlain
Chamberlains
Wm. Robinson
Claire Keeling
Louise
Charles McCluer
Grove
Village Stock Farm Breeders Invite Inspection of Stallions and Jacks
An invitation to breeders to call and inspect stallions and jacks at Village Stock Farm. It mentions two fine black Percherons, two splendid mammoth jacks, and one hackney, all noted as good breeders. The big black horse will stand at Laura again this season. for particulars contact Village Stock Farm or see bills. Wm. Watson. Breed your road eterato the Hack ney and get good actors and seliera.
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Village
Laura
Village Stock Farm
Wm. Watson
Seliera
Brimfield Directory Listings and Church Schedules
Local Brimfield directory lists services for My. E. Church Rev. J. E. Mercer Jr at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 9:36 a.m. Young People's meeting 6 p.m. Congregational, Baptist, and Presbyterian services with pastors and Sunday schools. Societies include G A B post, W C T A, K of P, M W A, and other fraternal groups with regular meetings. Also notes a monument shop and monu ment orders.
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Brimfield
My. E. Church
J. E. Mercerer
H. O. Cady
Young People’s Meeting
Congregational Church
W. H Jordana
D.D
Patent Medicine Ad Promises Cure for Blood Disorders
An 19th century advertisement claims Rheumatién originates from a poisoned blood condition and that Herbine offers the most successful treatment by acting on the blood and kidneys. It asserts the remedy purges offending agents and promises relief, pricing at 30 cents via Wm. Robinson & Co. Mt Rae.
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Price
Wm. Robinson & Co
Mt Rae
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Addison Pacey
Market Report
Ilogal
G. F. Bripson
Knights of Pythias
Todd
Williamsfield
Mar
Ed Wyman
Frank Charleston
Kelloge’s
Johnson's
Ohio
John Clute
Cummins
Edna Leigh
West Jersey
John Murdock
Clark Brown
Robertson
Oak Hill
R. B. Rians
Miles
Grand Army
Frank Smith
HO Cady
Ballard
Edward F. Byrnes
Princeville
Byrnes
Princeville Township
Simon
Colchester
Iowa
Farmer
Kansas
Hannah Lyon
Lyon
Chicago School of Pharmacy
Aroholt
Chichesters Hall
Babylon
Chichester
Opera House
Baptist Notes
Methodist Notes
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Rev
A. Mainville
G. L. Fort Post
Brimfield W. C
T. A
CuQsone
L. Terry
Brimfield District Court of Honor
M.W.A Feee Merciott
Esther Miller
Brimfield Fire Company, No
W.R. Weeks
H. E. Culchester
Sec
Charles Moss
Jolen V. Brown
G. & R. Hall
Wm. Keeney
Ross Guvzez
M. W
Brnorreno Camp
H. Caamperlain
Appison Paczy
Royal Nziamsons
Arnholt Camp
M. W. Zh
Vieting
Exugw Weeks
Oracle
Barber
Agath
Methodia
Chiineh
Iseet
Mary Brooks
Mary E. ‘Cady
J. R. Dryspale
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