Obituary Notice From Brimfield and Augusta
Obituaries recount the lives of two Brimfield area residents. Mrs. DeGroot, born 1830 in England, taught art and led church and W C T U activities before dying in 1926 leaving four children and eleven grandchildren. John Blundy, a Brimfield farmer later in Williamsfield, died after long illness in 1926 leaving a wife six children and six grandchildren. services were held May 5 with burial in Brimfield cemetery.
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Abingdon
Hedding College
Hedding
Inez Soule
Tacoma
Washington
Monmouth College
Carp Of Thanks From DeGroot Children
The children of the late Mary Josephine DeGroot thank all who offered courtesy help and sympathy after her death, expressing heartfelt appreciation for the bereavement support.
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Mary Josephine DeGroot
Frederick Thompson Keefer Rites Held at Brimfield
Frederick Thompson Keefer aged 81 and lifelong Brimfield resident died at his home on May 10 after prolonged illness. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 2 PM in the M E church by Rev. A M Stocking. An obituary sketch will appear in the next paper edition.
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R. B Roberts
Brimfield
W. H. Yount
Union Church
Augusta
Palmer
Frederick Thompson Keefer
M. E. Church
A. M. Stocking
Death of E S Pulsipher Reported in Benton Harbor
Word of the death of E S Pulsipher at his Benton Harbor home was received by relatives in Brimfield. He had been ill for some time. Survived by his wife and three grandchildren, his former Brimfield residents include siblings E C and L O Pulsipher and sister-in-law D R Strain. Virginia, wife of John Locke, died years ago. The body rests in Benton Harbor Cemetery.
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E.S. Pulsipher
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Virginia
John Locke
Blundy Child Henry Blundy Born in Lin
Henry Blundy, son of George and Harriett Blundy, was born in Lin. The notice names the infant and parents, indicating a birth record in the local area.
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Henry Blundy
George and
Harriett Blundy
Lin
Bereavement Gratitude Framed by Community Flowers
A note of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during a recent bereavement and to the American Legion of Brimfield for a beautiful flower gift.
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Los Angeles
American Legion
Reward for Theft Robbery and Grand Larceny Conviction
$200 reward offered for evidence leading to conviction in Brim field Community. By order of Board Directors of Vigilance Com.
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Brimfield
Vigilance Com
Coal at Ben Johnsons Mine Boosts Supply
Local report notes ample coal at the Ben Johnsons mine, suggesting steady output and potential economic impact for nearby communities.
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Ben Johnson’s
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