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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
5
The administrator of Owen Brennan s estate in Peoria County Illinois gives notice of appearance in Peoria County Probate Court at the Court House in Peoria City and Wayton Henry A Buoy is named as Administrator. March 13 1905. ED McCabe Attorney for Admr.
An unreadable fragment notes that a horse, though cheap, may prove good. readers urged to come and see for themselves.
Agnes Conrey died at home in Elmwood Illinois on May 10 1905 at age 85 years 2 months and 1 day after a cancer of the stomach long illness. She was born March 9 1820 in Berwick Illinois and survived by four children Geo Phares Wilbur Bert and Herbert Conrey plus siblings and extended family. Funeral held Presbyterian church Elmwood May 12 with Rev B Y George. Mary Hanlon mother of 14 children died after long illness in Canton Illinois living with son William and buried at Kickapoo family grounds with services at St Marys church. Grandchildren numbered twenty two. Two brothers and two sisters survive. Funeral details reported for local obituaries.
John Longland born April 6 1820 in Lincolnshire England died May 28 1905 in Hedrick Iowa aged 85. He married Margaret Hawkens Jan 27 1870 and had six children with four living Lizzie Bennett William Ida and John all of Hedrick. Funeral at Brimfield Mt E church conducted by Rev Snedater with interment Brimfield cemetery.
Mrs Ellen Hanlon died at 7 50 pm Thursday at her son Mayor William Hanlons home 224 East Locust Street Cause paralystis nine days after onset Born March 11 1824 in Clunlare Ireland She married Thomas Hanlon in February 1841 and sailed to America with three children Thomas Margaret and William The family traveled via New York to Chicago and Peoria where Mr Hanlon worked as a mason The obituary notes other details cut off mid sentence due to damaged text
Clarence E Bowman son of J P and Martha A Bowman was born March 31 1856 in Brimfield MA and spent most of his life there In the implement business He died Monday May 22 1905 from a shock after a fall while painting the residence of Jacob Best seven miles southeast of Brimfield He was a charter member of Brimfield Camp MW A and his funeral services were held May 24 at 10 30 a m at his residence and grave rites conducted by the order Rev A J Blair officiated The remains rest in Brimfield cemetery
We extend sincere thanks to friends neighbors and Woodmen for many kindnesses during our hours of sorrow. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel. Mrs Copa BowWMAN ASD CHILDREN.
Credit is hereby given to named contributors to the Cemetery Association for 1905 from Loneden to Mrs Joseph Phares. Amounts include 500 from Solomon Armold and 100 each from many donors, with a total of 3350 dollars reported by Treasurer Pacey on May 22, 190.
Our shop offers the largest line of cigars with 17 brands in stock. Special prices include four for 15 cents on Lewis Single Binders and a variety of brands such as Juna F Portnonsda Allen's Guarantee and more, with Star per pound to follow.
Foley and Co of Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. Due to its merit many imitations are offered. customers urged to ask for Foley’s Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. The product is mildly laxative with no opiates and is claimed safest for children and delicate persons, sold by Wm Robinson & Co.
Cleveland World reports a Berlin scientist claims a medicine that cures laziness but notes some people are too lazy to take it, illustrating a paradox of motivation and scientific breakthrough.
An advertorial notes health hinges on sound kidneys and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It urges readers to buy from Wm Robinson & Co, claiming it cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases.
Mr B Wainwight of Lemon City Florida writes manufacturers that Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy yields better results in stomach pains colic and diarrhoea when taken in water as hot as can be drank He says the effect is double in rapidity and it seems to reach the tight spot instantly For sale by Wm Robinson Co.
Chas Humason announces readiness to sharpen and polish plows cultivators and related farming tools to prepare for spring. Patrons urged to bring in equipment early before spring rush begins.
The Burlington Route issues a forty eight page illustrated volume on Nebraska with a large accurate sectional map. It claims Nebraska offers ideal opportunities for energetic settlers and good renters. Send for a copy at no charge to Passenger Traffic Manager 209 Adams Street, Chicago.
Wanted men and women in this county and neighboring territories to represent and advertise an old established house of solid financial standing. Salary to men 82 weekly, to women 12 to 18 weekly with expenses advanced each Monday by check from headquarters. Horses and buggy furnished when necessary. Permanent positions. Address Blow Bros. & Co. Dept. A Monon Bldg. Chicago IL.
The Burlington Route from Chicago to Pearis and St. Louis now completed with daily passenger trains through Lincoln Nebraska and Casper Wyoming, extending to Deadwood and Newcastle Wyoming. Sleeping cars to Deadwood.
Office open from 7 00 to 1 23 and 1 00 to 7 30 numerous hours listed. Mail closes at 8 10 a m and 24 50 am. Txos. Janusox, Postmaster.
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