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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

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Ireland Strongly Favored In renomination bid

Public opinion favors Congressman Clifford Ireland for renomination as our representative in Congress. Ireland farms nearly a thousand acres in Marshall county and supports policies aiding farmers. He backed repeal of daylight saving, opposed the Ralston-Nowlan bill, and backed the Capper-Herriman bill. A business leader, he advocates a budget system, functional government restructuring, and federal tax reform. He invites women to participate in his campaign and has earned broad support from women and ex-service men. Polls note the September 15 primary as pivotal.

Clifford Ireland Congress Majori Ireland Marshall County Hhis

Gallagher for Legislature Primary Ad Highlight

Democratic voters urged to support John J. Gallagher former County Recorder in the September 15 Web primary. The ad notes his business background and record as a county official.

John J. Gallagher

James L Murdoch Brimfield Soldier Remembered At Funeral

Private James L Murdoch, a Brimfield native born July 25 1892, died October 17 1918 in England from pneumonia while en route to the battle front. His funeral at the M E church was led by Rev Harris and Rev Pacey with Brimfield American Legion and WRC posts in charge at the cemetery. A full life and funeral account will appear next week.

James L. Murdoch Brimfield Robert L. Murdoch Mr. Murdoch Brimfield Dr Liverpool England M. E. Church R. A. Harris R. Pacey Brimfield Post American Legion G. L. Fort Post W. RC Murdoch

Misa Pearl Bale Weds J B Overgnaba in Peoria Cathedral

Mr J B Overgnaba Misa Pearl Bale were united in marriage Wednesday evening August 18 1920 in Peoria Cathedral by Rev James Shanon. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Bale, groom formerly from Danlap now in local automotive employ. Both well regarded and beloved by many friends.

J. BE. Overgnaba Misa Pearl R. Bale Bon Youey Ilfe

Totmnsip High School Opens With Strong Staff

Brimfield township high and grade schools begin Monday September 6 with a full staff. Superintendent Floyd Lords, backed by Miss Blanche Swigart and Mrs Alma Dobgan Weidner, leads experienced teachers from Illinois and Knox College. Grade teachers include Flo Bowman Virginia Murdoch Almetta Maher and Janeen of Peoria supervises music. Community urged to cooperate for a prideful opening.

Floyd Lords University of Blanche Swigart Rapatee Alma Dobgan Weidner Brimfield Knox Lege Mias Flo Bowman Virginia Murdoch Almetta Maher Janeen Peoria

Death of Mrs James Carruil Reported

Mrs James Carruil of Princeville and formerly Brimfeld died suddenly Wednesday morning from a stroke of paralysis. The brief notice records the end of a long illness and memorializes the deceased, with references to her former residence and associated family.

James Carruil Princeville Brimfeld

Church Activities Resume Next Sunday With One Exception

All church services will be resumed next Sunday except for the Young People's meeting in the evening. The notice indicates a partial reopening plan and ongoing schedule adjustments for youth activities.

Evening Prayer Services at Lion Episcopal Church

The service at 3 p m on Sunday September 6 led by Rev Franklin C St Clair of St Stephen's Peoria features the St Stephen's choir. A second service is planned at 2 p m on September 19 when Rt Rev Edward Fawcett Bishop of Quincy will visit the parish.

Franklin C. St Clair St Stephen's Church Peoria St Stephen’s Church Edward Fawcett Quincy

Lutheran Church Sets Communion and Bible School Dates

The Lutheran church schedules Sunday school at 1Q am and a preparatory address for Communion at 11 45 am with Holy Communion at 11 am. A sermon titled The Fire Christ Kindled on Earth based on Luke 12 0057 will be delivered. Bible school meets Saturday at 3 pm. young people meet next Tuesday at 7 pm. Dedication of the new church postponed due to delays in furniture delivery. exact date to be announced.

New Order of Communion Bible School

Agnes Farets Visits Monica Neighbor on Monday

Mrs Agnes Farets of Monica spent Monday with Mrs Robert Joy, sharing time and conversation in a neighborly visit that reflects small town daily life.

Agnes Farets Monica Robert Joy

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