Local Notes and Events Highlight Brimfield Dekalb and area
Brimfield notes list October 20 events with stoves, repairs, and new parties at Cady's hall. Other items cover new tenants at McCabe, Sorghum and Pan Cake Flour at West End Grocery, used stoves at Arber, coal at the west shaft, and upcoming concerts at Chronicle Hall. Miss Mamie Eyer visits from Monmouth. Ballard’s Syrup advertised. Election registration reminders and pile care remedies appear, plus church acetylene plant contract and travel news from Peoria and Dekalb with Mellrath’s 1900-01 engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cady’s Hall
John Barnes
McCabe Birtk
West End
Arber’s
Tabler
Wm. Robinson & Co
M. E. Church Building Committee
Bliss
Alta
Dekalb
Mellrath
Chronicle Hall
Stoddard
Nanson
Henry M. Stankey
MeIlrath
Dr. Mellrath
Persia
Dekalb Dr
Britifield
Rivers of China Run Treacherous and Shifting
The rivers of China, without fixed channels, race in flood from northern mountains, burying lands under sand and thrusting farmers into poverty. Government canals failed to curb the danger, while modern engineering must tackle subduing waters as the Pei-ho bends, drought lowers water levels, and travel to Tientsin and Peking becomes harder due to shifting routes and car changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chins
China
Taku
Tientsin
Peking
Oldest Practicing Physician From Coffeyville Turns 99
Dr. John P. Wood of Coffeyville Kansas, at nearly 99, claims to be the oldest practicing physician in the United States if not the world. He remains active daily, reads without glasses, hears well, and attributes longevity to temperance and sensible health habits, noting a family history of long life and notable relatives including Major-General Wood and Brigadier-General Wood.
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John P. Wood
Coffeyville
Kan
United States
Wood
Unicam Army
Confederate Army
Soldier Brigandish Shirt Theft Tale From The Philippines
A discharged soldier recalling a Philippines return tells of two shirts hung to dry on a clothes-line near a large stone church. With half a shirt to his back, he took a whole shirt, prompting a woman to warn of judgment day. He quips he will pay double if given long credit.
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Philippines
Tel
Bathing Boat Offers Sea and Shore Bathing Options
The Whitney company built a 54 foot schooner rigged bathing boat with eight dressing rooms and holds ready for salt water baths, showers, and other facilities. It carries provisions for passengers to stay aboard for days, costing $5,002.
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W. Co. ‘Whitney
Japs Not Saving. Luxurious Living Noted Across Japan
The Bank of Japan governor, touring for forty days, found widespread thrift urged by Count Inouye but observed that many country people enjoy a luxurious lifestyle. In Kumamoto a farmer deposited 10 000 yen at 6 percent interest and expected to be charged for safekeeping, recalling 18 million yen in gold that vanished from the economy recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Japan
Count Inouye
Bakan
Wakamatsu
Boy’s Spartan Courage in Snake Bite Rescue
Altoona correspondence reports 15 year old William Van Allman was bitten by a rattlesnake while picking berries west of the city. He fought panic, severed the injured finger at the second joint with a pocketknife, bound the wound with a handkerchief, and walked to Altoona for medical care. Doctors say he is in no danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Philadelphia
William van Allman
Insurance Agencies Advertise at Exchange Bank
An agent promotes the old reliable Phoenix and National Fire Insurance Companies offering best policies and rates. The promotion appears at the Exchange Bank, inviting customers to inquire about coverage and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix and
National Fire
The
Exchange Bank
Elegant sample line offered by Stevens Chicago firm
Miss L Terry selling agent for Charles A Stevens & Bros Chicago Illinois offers ladies suite cloaks waists and other garments. Elegant line of samples available with measurements taken and suits made to order. Call and inspect.
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Chas. A. Stevens & Bros
Chicago
Iil
Doug Kcllonnell Auctioneer Brimfield Illinois Ad
Doug Kclllonnell Auctioneer offers sales across Illinois with satisfaction guaranteed and reasonable terms. Call or write Brimfield Illinois for address and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimfield, Il
Mortgage Saver Promises Low Rates At Gazette Office
A broker named B Pulsleher offers to help homeowners reduce payments. He states low rates and invites interest at the Gazette Office in Elmwood, each Saturday, to discuss options for current or upcoming loans and potential payoff timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette Office
Elmwood
B. Pulsleher
Local shop promotes bug gies and carriages line
The advertisement touts a new line of bug gies and carriages from a reputable factory. It promises savings on any item in the range and invites customers to visit the shop to view samples by G. H. CoBE.
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G. H. Cobe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Archer
O.G. Maxwell
E.C. Pulsipher
George Mulvaney
Rale
Philip Keb
Jubilee Township
MeIlraths
Mamie Eyer
Monmouth
Brimfield
Ballard
Board of Registration
Ree
Otheses
Nebraska
Missouri River
Kansas
Colorado
Montana
Utah
South Dakota
Euvatis
C. B &Q.R KR
OFI
Forzign Duarra
Vine Tyeueance
Comaro
Linz Ockam
Norary Pusunio
Willey
Ungan
Crass
Kebon
Asa’t Cashier
C. P. Burt
Dr. Knapp
City Express
B. D McCabe
Atty
Norra Jefferson
Peoria, Ill
Old Post Office Building
Whalen & Weatherwax
Cor. Adams & Fulton Sts
Ottenheimers Clothing
Peoria, Ills
N. B
Dr. Weatherwax
Dr.'Miller
H._O. BURT
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Chicago Burlington & Quincy AB. B
Eustis
Gent's
W. L. Hayward
Illinois
A. A. Knapp
Knoxville Ave
Congregational Church
C. A Reed
French Grove
Ill
County Sup’t of Schools
Peoria CO
U.S
Court House
Peoria
J. L. Robertson
Burlington
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Custer
3. D
Deadwood
Newcastle
Wyoming
C.C. Carson
Miss L.terry
Doug Kcllonnell
C.b.&q
Buda and
Rushville
J. C. F. Cummins
Jeweler & Otician
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