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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
4
Local notes recount Archer pumps, Hayward drinks, stove service requests, and farm ads. Mentions include Deputy Fisher in town, Mr Cook's town farms ad, trips by W. E. Hayward, and Around the World program. Also notes new roof work, church receptions, and local real estate dealings with Jubilee and Colum bus City references.
A party of about thirty young people gathered at Mr. and Mrs. E L Marvin to celebrate the 18th birthdays of their daughters Bessie and Jessie. Music, singing, and games followed by a lunch at midnight, then a final hour of chat. Guest Mamie Henning of Elmwood attended.
Ten head of choice Duroc Jersey male pigs for sale. Ernest Luvas, one mile north of Brimfield.
Burlington Route announces summer tours with multiple date ranges for the Denver sleeper at 2.50 for a double berth and a 25 round trip, plus special rates to Colorado Utah Wyoming and Pacific points. Homeseeker excursions run the first and third Tuesday monthly, with baggage checked to all points and affordable Colorado guidebooks offered free.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas describes severe illness and a failing back that left him unable to eat or sleep. After using Electric Bitters he reports improved sleep, appetite, strength, and energy for work. The ad claims the tonic brings vigor to weak people and is available for 50 cents at Wm. Robinson & Co. Also lists uncalled letters including Miss Grace Pimball and Mrs N C Davis.
Davis Kentucky druggist C T Smith touts Kinp's New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds as the fastest selling article in his six year experience. He cites cures others could not help, with mothers relying on it and physicians endorsing. Wm Robinson & Co guarantee satisfaction or refund, trial bottles free, regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Brimfield Fire Company and multiple fraternal groups list regular meeting nights at village hall G A R hall and camp halls. Officers named include A Pacey president H E Culchester secretary Charles Moss chief E W Hegziiorr captain Arthur Pacey first sergeant and H Chamberlain vice commander. Also Royal Neighbors Arnholt Camp and M W A hall divisions state meeting times with visiting members welcomed. Methodists meet first Thursday afternoons chaired by Mary Brooks president and Mary E Cady secretary.
Mrs WEF Stanspury of Brimfield announces she can handle all kinds of carpet weaving quickly. She keeps warp in all colors on hand and offers the best possible workmanship with prompt service.
Fall colds may linger into winter and lead to pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a quick safe remedy that contains no opiates and does not cause constipation, according to Wm. Robinson & Co.
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