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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
1
The Epworth League banquet at the Community building celebrated its 31st anniversary with 85 covers. Rev. T. J. M. Crapp of Farmington spoke and entertained with wit, humor, and songs, delivering a lively evening for Brimfeld attendees.
Work on plans for the County Meet on Friday May 28 is advancing. Brimfield will host events with a track built around the school park and a grandstand on the north side. Committees led by Cady Moore Bowman Pacey and others organize activities while Supt Church notes strong entries. Local speakers and musical groups provide program highlights as preparations press on.
A notice requests all parties desiring street oil to notify the committee promptly. Only one order will be placed this year to avoid delays, and supply will be finalized at once after all requests are tallied.
A friend recounts the life of William Ho Bentley with praise for his service in war under General William Landrum and his long teaching career. The piece notes his devotion to family, church, and community, his Masonry, and the care his daughter gave him. The writer closes with blessing and hope for reunion in the beatific vision.
The village board designates Thursday May 20 as annual cleanup day. Residents should place refuse in containers at convenient alley locations. Teams will call for them after a 7 AM check. contact President Neikirk if needed.
P appoints Dr J Aluraoch of 82 percent Jefferson Building Pearia to supervise practice during absence. Telephone Martin 1006 for appointment. Plate repair cases left at residence will receive prompt attention.
Memoriam recounts birth in Praphetwiown Alenry county on March 2 and death April 10 1920 at Peoria age 7? months and days. Son of He-man and Alnabeth Kehl farmer of Jubpee township. Married Takey Devries December 2 197 to produce one daughter Mrs Silas Doering and one grandchild. Survived by wife daughter sister and three brothers. Services at home and Oak Hill MWC church with Rev Kettlecamp and Rev Waters. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Kebl and Doering families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during their sorrow and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs William Kebl Mr and Mrs Silas Doering.
A vintage promotional slip invites readers to mail in a form with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago. The offer promises a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs croup and Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartics samples.
Smith assembles a complete truck in Moline featuring a full body build. Local shop reports progress as workers finalize frame, cab, and cargo bed. The project showcases regional manufacturing capacity and craft skills in vehicle assembly.
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