Brimfield Notes Highlight Local Commerce and Events
Local notes report broad trades from washing machines to screen doors and hay crops, with Shipper Murdock Bros sending livestock to Chicago. Memorial day exercises led by G L Fort and G A RB, plus social visits, property sales, and town updates across Brimfield and Monica. News of school, business openings, and public notices fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbers
Murdock Bros
Chicago
Wm. George's
Cady Bros
G. L Fort
G. A. RB
Memorial Day Program Brimfield 1902 Invitation and Details
Memorial day events begin at the G A B hall at 2 00 pm with services at Chichester hall at 2 30 pm including song prayer and the oration by Rev William J Johnson. Cemetery services and grave decorations follow with Gettysburg address and names read. In evening Sons of Veterans host refreshments 25 cents at the Opera House. E Hersziorr commander and J J Pursewy on invitation solicit civic society attendance Brimfield May 30 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
G. A. B. Hall
Chichester’s
Wm. J. Johnson
Grand Army of the Republic
Brimfield
Zylka Lodge
K of P
Brimfield District
Court of Honor
Brimfield Fire Company
John V. Brown
Royal Neighbors
Arnholt
E. Hersziorr
J.J. Pursewy
M. E
J. E. Mercer
H. O. Cady
Young People's Meeting
Congregational Church
C. Davis
High School Notes and Commencement Date Reminder
Claude Miller enjoyed a drive to Peoria last Sunday. The Misses Hall Maher and King visited our room last Friday. Mr A J Hayes principal of Monica High School visited the 2nd Primary room Monday. Juniors met Friday electing President Fiora Bowman Vice President Edna L Johnson secretary Florence Arber treasurer Verr Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Miller
Peoria
Kansas Letter From Chanute Vitals Sunlit Spring Hopeful
Dear friend Pacey writes from Chanute Kansas May 11 1902. He notes late spring but rapid growth with wheat in blossom and good corn, yet flax hurt by a wind storm and drought risk. He mentions rich oil and gas in Chanute with many wells, plans a trip to northwest counties to inspect gold shale lands, and hopes to return home next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Kansas
Pacey
Tregg
Ellis
Johnnn R McCoy
Brimfield Village Warns Cyclists on Sidewalk Law
The village announces strict enforcement of sidewalk bicycle riding ban by order of the President and Board of Trustees. Violators will face action under the municipal code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Village of
Brimfield
Reward Offered for Liquor License Violation Brimfield
A reward of $25 is offered by the Brimfield Board of Trustees for evidence leading to a conviction for brewing or selling liquor in the village without a license. The notice requests prompt reporting of violations and cites Ordinance No. 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield
Board of Trustees
Memorial day observances and camp meeting notice
Members of John V. Brown Camp No 56 S of V meet at G A R Hall Sunday May 25 at 2 00 and Friday May 30 at 2 00 to participate in Memorial Day observances Eligible sons invited to attend next meeting May 26 By Order of Capt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Brown
S. of V
G. A. R. Hall
Public commendation for Modern Woodmen settlement
A Day acknowledges receipt of a full disability claim check from the Modern Woodmen Accident association and commends the prompt and satisfactory settlement of the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Accident Association
Tuos
A. Day
Wenona Bourbon Horse Sale At Maher Barn Brimfield Area
Wenona Bourbon an 8 Black Perch horse with star on forehead weighs 2100. Described as splendid and well bred with best breeding evident on examination. Live colt terms 312.50. Sale at E M Maher barn, 33 miles southwest of Brimfield during the season. Maher Muppny, HI, wander Oallister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Maher
Brimfield
Maher Muppny
Wand Oallister
Notice to Horsemen About Draft Stallion Confusion 1902
Draft stallion Confusion number 5748 will breed mares in 1902. He stands Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays at P Maher's three miles west of Brimfield and rest of week at his home three and a half miles southwest of Brimfield. He is described as having good disposition bone style and action and as a top breeder and foal getter. Colts to see this spring and breeding terms are affordable. Ten dollars for a colt nine days old. Taos F Mauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Moss
Conway
Iowa
Daisy Moss
Jack Moss
W. L. Hayward
Emma Housh Dandy
Hou
Wallace Bruce
Brooklyn
New York
Florida Chautauqua
Nandy
Brimfield
C. W. Thurman
Galesburg
Peoria
Chicago
Thurman
London Times
Roda
Bethel Church
Brimfield Township
James Wiley
Wiley
Peter Riner
Wesley Riner
Elmwood
Confusion
P. Maher's
Taos
F. Mauer
Young Redwood horse for sale at Hayes farm Brimfield area
Young Redwood is a 16 hands bay stallion weighing about 1230 pounds with a gentle disposition. His colts are reportedly superior and the animal will be available during the 1902 season at James McDonough’s baron on Hayes farm four miles west of Brimfield with terms for a live colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Redwood
My Baro
Haye
Brimfield
James McDonough
Don’t Start Wrong This Summer With a Lingering Cough
Don’t start the summer with a lingering cough or cold. One Minute Cough Cure is pitched as a sure, fast-acting remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung trouble. It claims safety and quick relief with testimonials including J H Bowles and Wm Robinson & Co Grovetown NH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bowles
Grovetown
N.H
Wm Robinson & Co
Low Rates For March And April Rail Tickets
During March and April one way tickets at very low rates to Minnesota North Dakota and west to Tacoma Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and other Pacific coast points are offered. Tickets used with our tourist sleeping car leaving Galesburg Tuesday Wednesday and Friday provide a cheap comfortable travel option. Home Seekers Excursions run first and third Tuesday with one fare plus 2.00 for round trip. On March 7 and 15 round trip Peoria tickets are 1.35 with a two day limit for the Pure Food Show March 1 to 16. For more info contact R. R. Murphy agent.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Galesburg
Peoria
R. R. Murphy
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Healing
Dangerous if neglected burns and wounds may not heal. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claims to prevent complications and cure aggravated injuries even after delays. A testimonial from H C Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana supports its effectiveness against long standing sores. Beware of counterfeits. Wm Robin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H. C. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
Wm. Robinson & Co
Conscientious McJigger-Conscientious a Sign on Door
A Philadelphia Press item notes that McJigger-Conscientious left a sign on his office door promising a return in half an hour and fulfilled the pledge, seeming notably reliable. The humorous remark asks if he is conscientious, reflecting local wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McJigger
Philadelphia Press
Local Fraternal Groups Schedule Regular Meetings
Brimfield Fire Company No 1 holds regular meetings on the third Monday at Village hall. Charles Moss Chief and A Packey President lead. John V Brown Camp No 66 meets alternate Mondays in G A R hall at 8 oclock with E W Hgrniorr Captain. Bemvieto Camp No 847 meets alternate Wednesdays in Camp Hall at 7 80. Royal Neighbors Arnholt Camp No 208 meet alternate Wednesdays in M W A hall with Ellen Weems Oracle. W M S of the Methodist church meets first Thursday afternoon. Mary Brooks President and Mary E Cady Cor Sec presid. Visiting members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield Fire Company
Neikirk
W. R. Weeks
H. A Furney
Chas. Moussa
Martin
A. Packey
H.E Culchester
Charles Moss
John V. Brown
Ill
G. A. R. Hall
E. W. Hgrniorr
Arthu Pacey
S M. W. A. Bemvieto
H. Coamberxarn
Appises Pacey
Royal Neiausors
Arnholt
M. W. A-hall
ElLen WeExs
Oracle
Cakniz Arser
Mary Brooks
Mary E. Cady
Endorsement of DeWitt's Little Early Risers
Alfred Heinze of Quippy Illinois praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. He notes the pills never gripe or distress and urges others to know about a good remedy. William Robin signs the endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quippy
Ease Pille
Wm. Robinson & Co
It Saved His Leg Bucklen's Arnica Salve story
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg and writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds and piles it is the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Wm. Robinson & Co
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Arber
Mira Grace Whetzel
Monica
John Craban
Laura
Agnes Richford
Freeman & Co
Freeport Accident Insurance Corp
Freeport, Il
Kelleys Bank
Fred J. Finck
Commissioners of Highways
Jubilee Township
Chas. O’neil
Penna
BR. B. Catton
O'Neil
Catton
J. L. Burt
Maude
Main Street
Slattery
W. BR. Weeks
Brimfeld
W. H. Slattery
Ed Littlefield
Frank L. Ford
Wal
Elizabeth Root
Chillicothe
Miss Root
A. E. Root
Knox College
Lincoln Pacey
Walters Bros
Commission and Brokerage
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Laura Leigh
West Jersey
John Murdock
M.C. Kelly
Susie Walliker
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald & Co
Canton
Ballance
John H. Gough
Ella Johnson
Farmington
A. M. Griggs
L. L. Guyer
George Wyman
E. E. Hawiton
M.P. Reed
Thos. Johneson
Bob Herriott
G.C. Guyer
Charles L Bolt
Rock Island
Co. E. Waters
Kewanee
Waters
R. B. Catton
Fied Sherman
Jacksonville School For the
Susie E Moore
H. E. Chichester
R. E Burt
John R. McCoy
Jubilee
McCoy
Chas. C. Radley
T. C. Radbone
Mr. Humphrey
Leadville
Colorado
Albert Bowman
Mr. Bowman
Abingdon
B. H. Harshbarger
Harshbarger
Dept. Agr
Archer's
Archers
Gillen
Kelly
Daniel Alward
Hugh Farrel
Edwards Station
Farrel
Geo. Kronick, Kramm
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Wm_ Robinson & Co
Rocky Mountain Tea
J James, Quirk
Beet Rae
Siu
C. W. Winne
Madison Meds
E Bark Company
Danvers, Ill
St. Ssaeph’s
A. Marxville
G. L
E Heregiorr
Tuos Johnson
Foley
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