Sanday School Convention at Brimfield Draws Delegates
The Peoria county Sunday School Association held its annual convention August 28 and 29 in the Congregational church at Brimfield. Over 100 delegates from Hanna City Dunlap Eden Princeville Peoria Tripoli Elmwood attended with state workers Mrs Hill of Chicago and Mr Mosier of Sheridan aiding in a well organized event. Officers for the next year include President J C Rambo Peoria and Supt primary dept Mrs Seymore Peoria. Meals were provided by local churches and hospitality was praised as the convention concluded as one of the best yet.
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Sanday
Paoria
Brimfield
Hanna City
Dunlap
Eden
Princeville
Peoria
Tripoli
Elmwood
Hill
Chicago
Mosier
Sheridan
Peoria County
Baok
Addison Pacey
J. C. Rambo
J. H. Harker
Minnie B. Love
J. BR. Schnebly
Home
A. A. Kospp
Seymore
C. P. Bort
Herriff
Methodist
Baptist
Congregational
M. E
Twentieth Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs J D Lyon
On Saturday September 1 1906 Mr and Mrs J D Lyon celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary. Relatives filled the hospitable home with guests who enjoyed games, a bountiful dinner for forty nine diners, a lively charivari in the yard, and a rice shower as the couple were paraded between rooms. The event closed with a cordial speech by Mr George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lyon
Earl Kemp
Mr. George
Hus
Golden Twenty Years Celebration for Mr and Mrs Lyon
A Brimfield area wedding anniversary gathering marked twenty years of faithful marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Lyon. Relatives sent letters, gifts included dinner service of white and gold china, and guests enjoyed a holiday mood with smiles and well wishes for many more happy returns.
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Mrs. Lyon
Brimfield
Brimfield Village warns cyclists against sidewalk riding
Warning from Street Committee of Brimfield Village prohibits bicycle riding on sidewalks and threatens prosecution. The notice orders riders to keep to roads or paths as official enactment.
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Order Street Committee
Village of Brimfield
Back Again To The Old Home Via Lake Erie and Western
Old home visitors excursion Tuesday September 4. Rates from Peoria to Indianapolis 5.00 Cincinnati 7.00 Columbus 7.50 Sandusky 7.50 Louisville 7.00 Toledo 7.50 and other points proportionate. Ticket sales limited thirty days. Special train with high back seats and Pullman sleepers leaves Peoria at 10 15 p.m. Address E Blepcpert District Passenger Agent 825 Main St Peoria Ill.
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Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Peoria
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Ohio
Columbus
Sandusky
Louisville
Ken
Toledo
E. Blepcpert
Main St
Ill
Warning to Hunters Keep Off Premises Signatories Names
Notice warns all hunters to stay off the premises of the undersigned with dogs and guns. Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Signed by William Kennedy, Joan Ruex, Fusswen Bros., George Mullvasey, Joan Kusapon, Lewis Maris, and others.
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Wma. Keuney
Joan Ruex
Fusswen Bros
Geo. A Purse
Gro. MuLvasey
Joan Kusapon
Lewis Maeris
Executor's Notice for Estate of Thomas Crahan in Peoria
The executrix of Thomas Crahan's estate in Peoria county Illinois gives notice to all creditors to appear at the Peoria Probate Court during the October term on October 1 to have claims adjusted. Nene Harty executrix of Peoria Illinois dated August 2 1906.
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Thomas Crahan
Peoria County
Illinois
Peoria
Nene Harty
Peoria, Ill
DeVoe Paint Impresses Pontiacs McGregor and Neighbors
A letter from Brimfield Illinois praises DeVoe lead and zinc paint for its covering power. Jr C A McGregor of Pontiac has sold the product 25 years and recently ordered 16 gallons for his residence. Chas Ong applied the paint, finishing with leftovers used on the summer kitchen barn lattice and lawn furniture. Neighbor Ben Gilman bought six gallons and had 24 left. DeVoe advertises as a strong covering paint with dealer Neikirk & Co.
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Brimfield
Ilinois
DeVoe
Jr. C. A. McGregor
Pontiac
Ill
Chas Ong
Ben Gilman
F. W. Devoe & Co
New York
Chicago
Neikirk & Co
Engagement Talk Turns To Missing Fiance In Philly Family Dinner
A West Philadelphia family discusses an upcoming wedding at supper when a Degro servant brings dessert and reveals Edith's fiancé has not yet arrived. The exchange shows the household noting the late or absent suitor amid plans for the union.
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West Philadelphia
Virgini
Edith
Lana
Administratrix Notice for Slocum Estate in Peoria
The undersigned administratrix of the estate of John C. Slocum deceased in Peoria county announces a September term session at the court house. All claimants must attend to have claims adjusted. Those indebted must pay without delay. Morearer Srocum administratrix Peoria Nl July 10 1906 C W Hamilton attorney.
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John C. Slocum
Peoria
Titfoots
Peoria County
Morearer
Bank of Ireland Refuses Erse Checks Triggers Gaels’ Ire
The Bank of Ireland declines to honor checks written in Erse sparking indignant response from Gaels who accuse bias noting acceptance of Japanese and Russian checks while Erse is rejected. The dispute centers on language on negotiable paper and cultural tensions unfold amid public criticism.
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Bank of Ireland
Erse
Starving to Death Recovered by Electric Bitters
Mrs H Walters of St Clair St Columbus Ohio says her stomach was weakened by useless drugs and she could not eat. After taking Electric Bitters her health improved at once and she achieved a complete cure. Best health tonic on earth. 50c guaranteed by Wm Robinson Co. druggists.
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H. Walters
St. Clair St
Columbus
Wm. Robinson & Co
In Fiching Tima She I Agree with Cowper I hate a worm
A Cleveland Leader quotation notes a reaction to a line about hating anyone who harms a worm, linking it to bait spoilage with a playful aside about fishers and poets.
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Tima
Cowper
Cleveland
The Chutes Chicago Water Park Attraction Opens With Two Sensations
Chicago's water park The Chutes debuts two crowd pleasers Estes the Beautiful Mystery of the Lake and Maestro Francesco Pozzi’s Banda Italiana Abruzzi. The venue brims with rides, bands, and illuminated pavilions, offering ten cent access and five cent streetcar shuttles for visitors.
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Chicago
Estes
Humboldt
Royak
Francesco Pozzi
Banda Italiana Abruzzi
Europe
Ester
Pozzi
San Francisco Fire
Electric Theatre
Big City
Use of Sugar in Arabia in Tea and Coffee
In Arabia the higher classes add sugar to tea and coffee at home while bazar coffee shops serve a cheaper brew made from coffee husk, where large crowds gather. Sugar is commonly used in the drink despite the lower quality coffee available in these venues.
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Arabia
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Cady Bros
A. C. Cady
Galva and Brimfield
Fhois
USA
Scott
Hunter
Liberty Bell
Liberty Bell Little Gent
Memler Bros
Geo. A. Pursell
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