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Newspaper

Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1900

Page

5

Reverend James F Farnum obituary highlights long life

James F Farnum born February 6 1811 in Bennington County Vermont. He moved to Windsor County at sixteen and married Laura Davis. They had four children two surviving James of Nickerson Kansas and Giles of Brimfield. He farmed in Peoria County Illinois then entered mercantile business and later buggy life. He was licensed to preach early and influenced many through revival services. He died May 20 1900 after farewell service May 6 at the Brimfield Presbyterian Church. Burial in Brimfield cemetery.

James F.farnum Sry Bennington Co Windsor Co Vermont Ezekiel Davis Giles Brimfield Peoria Co. NL Farnum Father Farnum Lord West Zion Israel Presbyterian Church J. E. Mercer

Memorial Day events and church notices in Pekin region

Local and nearby communities announce Memorial Day activities and religious events. Cummins store and Pekin drum corps plan twenty pieces for Memorial exercises. Rev W H Dickman of Brimfield to preach at Brimfield Baptist Church on America as a nation and our relation to it. Princeville vocal class, directed by Prof E S Pulsipher with Miss Reig, to perform Esther Beautiful Queen next Wednesday evening May 30. Attendees at the funeral of James F Farnum include Farnum and son Charles from Elmwood, Mr and Mrs O J Bruce of Toulon, and Rev V Aten of ...

W.H. Dickman Brimfield Brimfie Baptist” Rchiurch America Nation Princeville E. S. Pulsipher James F. Farnum Farnuum Charles.Farnum Elmwood O. J.bruce Toulon

Widow Mrs Tully of Jubilee Died in Brimfield

Mrs Tully widow of the late Mr Easts of Jubilee died in Brimfield on Friday. Funeral services were held at St Joseph's church on Sunday May 20, with interment at Calvary cemetery. An old settler, a sketch of her life will be given next week. Golden wedding nostalgia and Rocky Mountain Tea advertised.

Tully Nee Easts Jubilee Brimfield Calvary ‘S Cemetery

Conference Notes From Chicago Meeting Of United Church Leaders

Delegates from across the United States and foreign countries attended the conference in Chicago led by bishops. About 700 members, ministers and laymen, discussed polity changes including extending pastorate terms, with global missions, temperance, and youth engagement highlighted. Notable speakers included Dr. Thomas Allen and Dr. James Robertson, while the Epworth League rally drew thousands.

Chicago United States India China Japan South America Mexico Germany Scandinavia England Ireland Canada Thomas Allen James Robertson Epworth League Ohite Lake Front Ninde Bowman Atlasta Parker Hutchinson Cal P. Cadman New York Isenis

Play promises thrills at price of admission

A local review urges attendance with a caution that missing the performance could disappoint. The notice emphasizes the affordable price of admission and the expected impact of the production on the audience.

Brimfield Baptist Semi Centennial Schedule

Brimfield Baptist Semi Centenary events listed with services May 2 and May 26 8:00 PM voluntary Old Hundred invocation hymns sermons by Rev Leland of Wyoming and Rev W H Dickman readings prayers and offerings for state missions with notes on Sunday School rewards and letters read at services May 27 featuring Miss Mae Swords of Wyoming and Morwine ser...

Seri Anthe Braver Leland Wyoming Scuspay Morwine Old Hundred Miss Mae Swords W. BH. Dickman Twerma

Doora and gear advertise bargains for kitchen tools

Fragmented OCR listing promises stoves gasoline ovens and fishing tackle. It mentions washing machines shovels rakes shod and strain bargains at a shop called Strain's with low prices. The text is garbled but suggests a local hardware or general store ad.

American Lice Destroyer Promises Vermin-Free Poultry

An arcing sales piece touts American Lice Destroyer as the cure for lice and mites in poultry. It claims one package protects 250 fowls for a year, guarantees money back if ineffective, and urges farmers to buy through their druggist or by mail from American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute, Ind.

Abia Atar Mfg. Co Terre Haute Ind

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Cure Claims

W J Baxter asserts after suffering piles for twelve years he was cured by two boxes of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The notice warns readers to beware of counterfeit imitations from Van Robinson and Company and urges use of the genuine product.

DeWitt W.J. Baxter K. C van Robnaon & Co

Publication pamphlet on Nebraska copies released free upon request

An illustrated pamphlet has been published by the Chicago agency for Nebraska copies. It can be obtained without charge upon application to B. Eustis, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Illinois.

Seto Eee Nebraska Eustis Pasee Assenger zAgenit Chicago

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