Married Cluskey Colgan Wedding At St Josephs
Miss Mary E Cluskey of Brimfield married James B Colgan of Camp Grove in a St Joseph's church ceremony conducted by Rev A Mainville. The couple, later joined by family for a wedding breakfast, planned a trip to Fort Worth and Mexico before settling in Camp Grove. Ringling Bros Excursions promote a Sept 19 Galesburg circus visit featuring a grand production and many acts.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Mary E. Cluskey
Brimfield
James
Brimfield High School
State Normal
Bloomington
Stark County
J. M. Closkey
Camp Grove
Ringling Bros
Ringling Brothers
Galesburg
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
America
England
France
Marriage of Miss Margaret White and Mr Royce Coe in French Grove
Miss Margaret White and Mr Royce Coe of French Grove wed at the bride's parents home on Wednesday evening August 29, 1906. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J W Keller of French Grove.
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Margaret White
Royce Coe
French Grove
Albert White
J. W. Keller
Breath of Life and Lung Power Feature in Go rilla Study
Mrs. Ora A. Stephens of Port Williams Ohio shares a cure claim for Dr King’s New Discovery. She says three bottles stop a two year cough and cured her of consumption fears. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co with trial bottle free.
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Ora A. Stephena
Port Williams
Ohio
Dr. King
Wm. Robinson & Co
Railway to Mocha Land Linking Red Sea Port to Sannaa
A new railway will connect Hodeidah on the Red sea to Sannaa in southern Arabia, opening access to the Mocha coffee region. Sannaa, the region’s largest city, has about 75,000 residents and gains a rail link to the coast and beyond.
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Mocha Land
Hodeidah
Red Sea
Sannaa
Arabia
A Saving Host The Salvation Army Figures Shared
The Salvation Army reports a global workforce of 17 388 workers including 7 219 corps and societies with 13 9 2 officers wholly employed. The organization emphasizes its extensive network serving communities through churches units and social services.
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Salvation Army
Notice to Settlers on Outstanding Accounts at Exchange Bank
All my accounts have been left at the Exchange Bank where those owing me are kindly requested to call and settle at their earliest convenience. Yours truly, W. L. Havwapgp.
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Exchange Bank
W. L. Havwapgp
Blacksmith Advertises Plow Work and Shoeing Services
A first class blacksmith offers all kinds of plow work and horse shoeing at his shop in Stretchit Wall. He grinds feed daily and promises work on short notice. Call for service in his line.
Butterflies Cross Seas Phrase Noted in Tilden Quip
The text notes butterflies as frequent migrants crossing seas from Britain to the continent. It attributes a phrase to the late Samuel J. Tilden about "Peace in politics" and likens expectations to harmony in Hades.
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Great Britain
Samuel J. Tilden
Hamony
Hades
Sarasate's Treasures: A Stradivari Gift to a Virtuoso
The article notes Senor Sarasate possessed a Stradivari violin a prized instrument. At age 13 he performed before Queen Isabella II of Spain whose acclaim led to the gift of the instrument.
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Senor Sarasate
Isabella II
Spain
Ee Eeake
Jubilant farmer Kellstadt dies at 73 in Jubilee township
Pamir Kewussanr. Philip Kellstadt, born June 2 1833 in Flen heim Rheinhessia Germany, died August 27 1906 at his Jubilee township home aged 73 years 2 months 25 days. He came to the US in 1854 via Ohio then Elmwood Illinois where he married Caroline Rnbinhard in 1855. Eleven children were born, seven living including Rhem hard Kellstadt Libbie Laughlin Katherine Vess Lena Mary Adams and Henry Kellstadt with Joseph in Brimfield. A respected neighbor and Lutheran church organizer he left a hospitable home and small farm. Funeral Thursday at Lutheran church in Galesburg with Rev Smith officiating. Interment in Lutheran cemetery. Pallbearers A L Gideon Peter Bower J H Hindle J M Emery Fred Finck U K Grant.
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Pamir Kewussanr
Philip Kellstadt
Flenheim
Rheinhessia
Germany
Jubilee
Ohio
Elmwood
Mllinois
Caroline Rnbinhard
Jubilee Township
Rhemhard Kellstadt
Alta
Libbie Laughlin
Danville
Jons
Katherine Vess
Brimfield
Mary Adams
Princeville
Lena
Henry
Joseph Kellstadt
Kellatadt
Lutheran Church
Latheran Church
Rev. Smith
Galesburg
Latheran Cemetery
A. L. Gideon
Peter Bower
J.H. Hindle
J. M. Emery
Fred Finck
U. K. Grant
Thankful note for kindness after bereavement
We sincerely thank neighbors and friends for assistance and sympathy during illness and at the death of our beloved father Philip Kelletadt. Your kindness will be remembered with gratitude. Tae Cormorkn.
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Philip Kelletadt
Tae Cormorkn
Memorial for Mrs Christina Reimer of Brimfield
Christina Miller Reimer born in Germany on June 4 1834 married to William Reimer of Pumer Germany August 17 1861. They migrated to Illinois in 1872 with three children, later had four more. she died August 27 1904 at age 72 years 2 months and 28 days after living in Brimfield with her daughter. Funeral held August 29 at Sco Vil School House with sermon by Rev A J Blair. Buried in Lancaster cemetery beside her husband.
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Christina Miller
Germany
Wm. Reimer
Pumer
America
Limestone Township
Peona County
Illlinois
Timber Township
Glasford
Gusta
John
Mapleton
Frank
Matilda
Walter Wilson
Brimfield
Emma
John Wilson
Farmington
Reimer
A. J. Blair
Brimfield Congregational Church
Lancaster Cemetery
Thanks to Brimfield Friends for Kindness in Loss
We express sincere thanks to many friends in Brimfield for kindness and assistance during mother Christina Reimer’s sickness and death. Your help and sympathy will be remembered. Signed by the children.
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Brimfeld
Christina Reimer
Tue Childrer
Porous Glass Made in France Has Tiny Holes
A French porous glass article notes holes are extremely small yet ventilation remains excellent. The material promises strong filtration and airflow, indicating practical use in engineering and design contexts.
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France
Brides In' erate with rose leaves
A clipped phrase notes brides using rose leaves in a wedding or decorative rite. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. The fragment suggests a ceremonial detail but lacks context for a fuller two-line record.
Five Year Census Across Nations
Five year census cycles cover Sweden France Germany and Finland. Bridge Versus Golf at Mid-Surrey club bans Sunday bridge to prevent interference with golf. Unslaked lime absorbs moisture and helps prevent rust. workers keep lime in tool boxes to dry tools.
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Sweden
France
Germany
Finland
Mid-Surrey
Eng
Golf Club
Swallowed by the Sea and Other Oddities
A miscellany notes coastal land loss near Aldeburgh England since the sixteenth century include churchs convent hospital and lands swallowed by the sea. It mentions snakes eaten in Australia lizards deemed delicacies by indigenous peoples and a London Times ad seeking sociable guests willing to contribute to expenses.
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Aldeburgh
England
London Times
Women Insured. Only One Woman in a Hundred
A clipping notes that only one woman in a hundred takes out life insurance, highlighting the scarcity of female policyholders and implying broader trends in financial security for women during the period. The item emphasizes gender disparity in life coverage and suggests social attitudes toward women's financial independence.
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South America
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