Hogs and Crops Reported in The Files Rostrum
The Files from September 12 1889 lists farm market figures for oats hogs and wheat with prices and notes on butter eggs and rye. Weather reports say watermelon muskmelon colic and high temperatures 96 to 106. Local names include Paul Fisher Fred Bennett Grant Wyman and Grimfield with carriages and Drysdale Monument works active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fisher
Fred Bennett
Grant Wyman
Drysdale Monument
F. B
Peoria
Atymuah
Grimfield
Bola Moore
Mamie Longden
Guy V.pattit
America's Show Window as the Retail Face of America
Refugees entering New York are stunned by the abundance in stores and the freedom to buy anything, reflecting mass production and distribution as America's miracle. The article notes stores in small towns match city prices and goods, calling retail the show window of the nation. Also mentions Mrs Mary Lischer returning from Belleville and Athens with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York
New
Yor
America
Ludolph Hines and Mary Ludolph wed at St Marys Kickapoo
On September 3 eight o clock in the morning Miss Mary Margaret Ludolph daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ludolph of Kickapoo and Edward Hines son of Mr and Mrs John Hines of Oneida exchanged marriage vows at St Marys Church Kickapoo with Father Meg officiating in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a satin gown with lace and a long train and carried a white prayer book with purple orchids. The maid of honor and bridesmaids wore yellow, pale green and lavender gowns with Colonial bouquets. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a trip and will reside in Caboka while he begins studies at Parks University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Ludolph
John Ludolph
Kickapoo
Eoward Hines
John Hines
Oneida
St. Mary's Chereh
Meg
Esther Gines Slater
Mary Elizabeth Schaub
Rolland Hasselbacher
Edward Ludolph
Raymond Yung
Silverleaf Pavilion
Mia Hines
French Grove and area social updates and obituaries
A roundup of Monday and Tuesday social visits and events in French Grove Athena Mendota Sandwich Elmwood and Bloomington including calls by Ben Lake A Todd and families and local guests. The piece notes a successful French Grove cemetery fund report a memorial service for Mrs Blanche Oakes Benday and an interment at French Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lake
Athena
Mra
Filanche Oakes
Presbyterian Church
Elmzwood
Laura Church Fried Chicken Supper on Sept 14
The Laura Church hosts its annual fried chicken supper hosted by the W.5.3 group on Wednesday September 14 at 6 oclock. Adults priced at 1.25 and children at 0.75. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Mrs Hert Gordon Ward Dies in New York at 48
Mrs Mae Whitten Gordon Ward reports the death of Mrs Hert Gordon of Black Creek New York on June 14 1929 from a heart attack. The former Mac Whitten was born near Brimfield December 23 1880, a daughter of Mr and Mrs William Whitten. She grew up in Brimfield and graduated from Brimfield High School in 1900. She is survived by her husband two sons and one daughter all in New York, plus a brother John Waitteen of Wichita Kansas and a nephew and niece.
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Ward
Mra Hert Gordon
Blasm Creek
N. Y
Buria
Black Creek
Mra
Gordon
Mac Whitten
Brimfield
William Whitten
Srimfield High School
New York
John Waitteen
Wichita, Kansas
Sanvay
Church
Presbyterian Ghureb
Atormey Lorenz
Mrs Blanche Oakes remembered as longtime community leader
Obituary honors Mrs Blanche L Oakes born February 9 1877 near Brimfield Illinois daughter of J Johnson Parsell and Phoebe Parsell She taught school from 17 and married Forest Oakes in 1903 The couple lived in Georgia Idaho Nebraska and Illinois where she led women’s clubs and church groups A memorial service was held September 4 in Elmwood Illinois for the Elmwood Pres byterian Church community ties noted by many relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Parsell Oakes
Oak Place
Laura
Dinostra Oanes
Brimfield
Ilinois
J. Johnson Parsell
Phoebe Live Parsell
Joe Reed
Knox College
Homora
Harvard High School
Forest M. Qakes
Chickamauga Park
Georgia
Oakes
U. S
Rogerson
Idaho
Ehurch
Maha
Nebraska
Mra Oakes
South Omaha
Williamsfield
From Rock Oil to Gasoline A Century of Oil History
A brief tale traces how oil evolved from early brine wells and a New York investor to Drake's venture and the birth of the modern oil industry. It notes Rock Oil’s branding, the rise of gasoline and fuel products, and oil’s role as an economic cornerstone.
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Pittsburg
iXier
Fallsville
Pennsylvania
Edwin L. Drake
Drake
Inviense
Ge Struct
Oil Industrey
Afa
Mrs Glen Ford Funeral Services Held in Peoria
Funeral services for Mra Mabel Marie Ford wife of Glen Ford were held Saturday at Bolasc o Mortuary Peoria. Burial followed at Parkview cemetery. Born December 29 1895 in Peoria she was a daughter of Francia and Elizabeth Granfere Evan and died in St. Francia hospital early Friday. Her husband Glen Ford a retired city detective, a son Robert Ford of Peoria and a granddaughter survive along with two sisters Mrs Lamra Mahalier and Mrs Martha Duke of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mabel Marie Ford
Glen Ford
Bolasco Mortuary
Peoria
Sacred Heart Church
Atea
Parkview Cemetery
Mra Ford
Des
Francia and
Eizabeth Granfere Evan
St. Francia Hospital
Glen Fora
Robert Ford
Peora
Mre Lamra Mhalier
Mara Matha Duke
Ghicags Aurtave
Community Drive Seeks Old Magazines for St Joseph Church
St Joseph Church continues a magazine and newspaper drive collecting used magazines and papers. The project asks neighbors to donate old issues to support church activities and ongoing savings efforts.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Puppet Shows Sponsored By Home Bureaus In Peoria County
The Proctor Puppets, renowned worldwide, will sponsor three shows in Peoria County this year. New performances feature their diverse puppet collection and skilled manipulation. Brimfield hosts the first show on Sept. 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureaus
Peoria County
Proctor
Brimfield Home Bureau Sets Sept Meeting Details
The Brimfield Home Bureau invites members and prospective members to a clock printing session. Instructions will be given by the acting chairman for required materials and meeting logistics. The unit may send two members to the September 28 session with Mrs Merle Goon presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Brimfield Home Bureau
Mra
Lous Silzer
Merle Goon
Caldwell Family Reunion at Jubilee Park
The Caldwell reunion will be held at Jubilee Park on Sunday September. A basket dinner is planned for noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Jubilee Park
Public Hearing on 1949 Budget by Peoria District 309
Notice from the Board of Education District No 309 Peoria County Illinois that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the 1949 fiscal year will be on file for public inspection after August 26, 1949. A public hearing is set for September 26, 1949 at 8:30 PM in the Midi School Building. Kenneth Hamilton, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heryx
Board of Education
Peoria
Lilinoiz
Kenneth Hamilton
Brimfield
Midi
Ilinois
Greater Peoria Girls Tournament Opens This Week
The Greater Peoria Girls softball tournament comes to the school diamond with opening night matches at Lucky's Grill against Pastime, and potential repeat games Saturday. Teams listed include Yankee Gurls Roberson Girls, S & S Market, and the Calletes, who must beat the winners twice for the 1949 trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Peoria
Lucky’s Grill
Lucky
Agai
Yankee Gurls Roberson Girls
Caalettes
Special Legion Meeting Thursday September 8
A special Legion meeting is announced for Thursday September 8 at the Legion Hall Sarto.m DST. Refreshments will be served and officers will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Sarto
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Bowman
Preach Grove
D & McCown
Methodist
Mason
Presbyterian
A.—R Morgan
Baptist
Onion
Congregational
J. Shannon
St. Joseph's
Happies
Oyaters
P. Nalen
Marty Macy
Dayton Curran
Gern
Cate
Ll. Doberly
Francea Rockwell
Ada Saddler
Althea Christianson
Jas. Schneider
Lara Hummel
Helen Hart
Mina Cramer
Lois Burt
Wayie Griggs
Leona Day
Western State
John Babcock
Arche Edwards
Roberta Bowman
Detta Boy Shaffer
Ruth Reed
Jean Knight
Marjorie Webber
America’s Show Window
Mary Lischer
Belleville
Athens
Armand Listher
Elmwood
Ludolph Hines
Ines
Brimfield High School
Army Stationea
Canal Zone
Parks University At
St Louis
Cabokna
John DeVries
Thelma
Penu
Kennedth Howe
Kate
John Hasszelbacher
Methodist Hospital
Charlie Rogersoll
Proctor Hospital
Max Williams
Todd
Kansas
Cuty
French Grove Friends
W. B.clark
Missouri
Bert Coolidge
Martin Nader
John Clark
L. McGlellan
Brench- Grove Cemetery
William Carter
Mendota
Sandwich
Paul Moland
Dick Aona
Claree
Huber Oakes
Ruth Ann
Elizabeth
David
Kellogg
Mra Stevens
Stanton Moore
Wilburra Rae
Lous Shaffer Ang
Gloomington
John Shaffer
Mrs.Mae-Whitten Gordon
Blanche L. Oakes
Elmwod
Dickeraem
A. H. Schroeder
Rae
Aung
Robah
Gertrude Dorothy
Whhlam Kelopg
Elmer Hubbell
A. L. Doubet
Adam McWilliam
Paul Niland
Don Webster
Dan Mcvoy
Loren Oakes
Ebien Louise
New York City
Harold Oakes
Marilyn
Los Angeles
Adam Mc William
Jane
Foalcn
Amy Moore
Gantoo
Kenneth Palmer
Péoria
Fred Kratz
James Burkitt
North Pekin
Francis
Mesday
Burkitt
Maher
Proctors
Brmnfield Home Bureau
Greater Peoria Girls
Esther Pines
Mary Rom Malvane
Cottage Hospital
Joseph M Ketay, M. D
Medical ‘Clinic
Brinfield
Brimfield, Llinde
Walter Pacey
Bondi Building
Galesburg, Lilinois
Farmers’ Auto Insurance Association
Eldon McKown
Ear S. Bliss
Mutual Insurance
C. W. Porter Brimfield
Karl Easland
Arcadia
Ilinom
Palace Theat
Elmwood Illinois
William Clolde
William Bendix
Streets of
Laredo
Sun-Man
Clark Gable
Alexis Smith
Howard Druff
Marta Toren
Geo. Brentin
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