Morrissey Infant Gerald Walter Morrissey Dies at Age 9 Months
Gerald Walter Morrissey born December 2 1920 died September 5 1924 at 9 months 3 days after a eleven day illness from peritonitis. He was son of Cheever J and wife with brother Paul and sister Mary Catherine. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 pm at St Josephs Church with Rev W G Irish. burial in Calvary Cemetery. The family thanks friends for support.
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Gerald Walter Morrissey
Gerald
Cheever J. Morrissey
Paul
Mary Catherine
St. Joseph’s Church
W. G. Irish
Calvary Cemetery
Local Notes Open House and Community Visits
Miss Lula Huber of Chicago visits Miss Elizabeth Fuchs while others from Peoria and Chicago drop by local households. A $125.00 electric washer is shown for $70.00. Mary Clute to teach in Peoria grade schools next year. The District WR C Convention meets Sept 14 in the Community Building. A large threshing picnic is hosted by Tink McCoy at Bradley Park Peoria. A basket picnic is planned in West Park Elmwood Sept 13 for Stars and Masons families.
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Lula Huber
Chicago
Elizabeth Fuchs
Arber Sa
Mary Clute
Peoria
Tink’' McCoy
Oak Hill
Peoria County
Bradley Park
McCoy
Hugh Miller
Bruce
Miller
Ladysmith News
West Park
Elmwood
Masonic Temple
War Risk Bureau to Aid Veterans in Persia Mission
The War Risk Bureau and American Legion plan a cleanup squad to Persia around Sept 6 for ten days to handle claims against the government. They will work with the Red Cross and urge local veterans to report quickly for assistance. Contact Mrs. Chas. C. Carson of Brimfield for full help.
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War Risk Bureau
American Legion
Persia
Red Cross
Chas. C. Carson
Brimfield
County Red Cross Committee
Apples For Sale At Elmwood By J H Cullings
Several varieties of sprayed apples offered for sale by J H Cullings of Elmwood. Customers may bring their own baskets. Phone contact listed as 162.
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J. H. Cullings
Elmwood
Warning notice to hunters on pasture lands by McDonnell Bros
McDonnell Bros warn all hunters to keep off their pasture lands after promiscuous shooting and hunting disturbances. The notice states the warning is now reiterated and that enforcement of the law will be strict.
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McDonnell Bros
More Light On The Army Mule Legend Drawn From Fairfax Records
A reader exchanges notes on George Washington’s land, livestock, and slaves in his 27th year, noting he fathered the American mule. The Brimfield News is cited for calling Washington “The Father of the American Mule.” The writer of Co. W. Hamilton’s letter acknowledges the claims with humor and historical caveats.
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Fairfax County
Virginia
George Washington
George
Brimfield News
Washington
Cadyow Castle
Co. W. Hamilton
The Bank And The Investor
The Western Banker notes bankers dislike deposits going to high interest securities yet urges thrift. The move introduces an investment fund useful as collateral for future needs in the community.
Shoe Shop Ad Promises Rubber Heels At Bargain Price
Dim's Shoe Shop offers to replace old leather heels with new rubber ones for fifty cents. Hand sewn soles praised. owner James McGuire invites customers to bring cracked or worn shoes to be repaired and reshaped.
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Tana
Brimfield Post Office Closes Daily at Six
The Brimfield post office will shut each night at six o clock effective immediately by order of First Assistant Postmaster Herbert Work.
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Brimfield
Herbert Work
For Rent Unfurnished Rooms Cur Ca e Queren
For rent unfurnished rooms and a fine sale listing from William Harding and Son. A notice notes a well known herd of Duroc boars offered near the property.
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Curcae & Queren
Wm. Harding & Son
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the Exchange State Bank
Scheol
George Howard
F. Arber
Caan
Mrs
Lula
Mabel Foster
John Rusk
J. A. Gallup
Robert Holton
T. E. Drumm
Helen Bennett
J. A. Clark
Auto
Chas. King and Family
Rock Falls
Henry Ford
Henry
George Carter
Mahomet
Chas. Carter
Viola
Elizabeth Cook
Champaign
Robert Whittaker
Geo. Pursell
Bloomington
H. A. Blundy
DR. F. Gleeson
Brimfield, Illinois
McCabe & Birkett
Attorneys AT Law
Peoria Life
Peoria, Ilinois
Kirk & Shurtleff Attorneys AT Law
Central National Bank
Peoria, Il
Walter H. Kirk
Geo, A. Shurtleff
Geo. W. Cluskey
Undertaker
Winzler Undertaking Co
R. B. Roberts
Alisnin
Peoria Life Building
Peoria, I1
Robert Scholea
Henry B. Prag
Henry Koeller
Scholes & Pratt
Peeria
Floyd Wyman
Geo. W. Weatherwax
Area Food Administration
Brimfield, Mineis
the Bank
Investor
Dim’s Shoe Shop
James McGuire
C. W. Hamilton
Brimfield, Ilinois
LAW Office
Realdence
H . Pianara
Central Ilinois Light Company
S. Jefferson Ave
FORD
Kelly Supply Co
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