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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented poem about receiving a comforting touch from a friendly hand. The speaker reflects on clouded days and the emotional flutter in the heart when a hand rests on the shoulder, implying a gentle divine presence and relief. The piece centers on personal feeling and reverence.
The funeral for Rev Canon Jeremiah C Mornihan took place at St Marys cemetery as Bishop OReilly eulogized a priest who lived past the century mark. Born in Ireland on May 12 1808 he served in New Orleans and Peoria dioceses before retiring in Newark New Jersey where he died last Tuesday.
A Roberts family endured a lengthy illness as their baby received hospital care but did not recover. The community extended sympathy during the hour of sorrow.
Miss Frances Shannon sister of the Rev. Father Shannon of this city and daughter of Mr and Mrs James Shannon of Barker Avenue, gains fame as a vocalist. She is a member of the Bees quartet and will perform at the Main & theater next week in a song program in Peoria.
A gusty bats and vague notes describe light rain arriving after a long dry period. The forecast hints at more showers but stresses only a few drops currently reached the area, keeping overall dry conditions for now.
A weekly supplement discusses refunding the county debt of 20002.00 evidenced by 23 County-Time Orders at five percent interest with Smuh of Granty bonds at a lower rate. It explains expenses for dependent poor jury service soldiers monument and other charges, and argues refunding will reduce cost and allow faster repayment as revenues permit.
Miss Lena Kellstadt of Brimfield wed Fred Turner of Denver in a Oct 15 1908 ceremony at the bride’s brother Joseph Kellstadt’s Brimfield home. The high noon wedding united two families in a small intimate event.
David Parker of Fayette, longtime Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, praises Electric Bitters saying they cured his stomach trouble and keep him strong. He notes spending much on doctors before trying the tonic, now recommending it at Robinson's drug store for 50 cents.
The notice requests the names of three or more Popular Music Publishing Co in Indianapolis Indiana. It appears as a brief inquiry or promotional prompt seeking publisher identities for a historical record.
Claude U Stone announces office hours daily from 8:00 a m to April and July. A special examination program lists Arithmetic History Grammar and Reading on Fridays. Grades from Mimois State Normal School accepted in lieu of county exams. Office on the third floor of the courthouse.
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