City Council Proceedings Move Minutes and Bills Passed
The city council in regular session with H P Jensen presiding approves minutes of July 1 and July 5 reads, accepts light report and mortgage deduction, and places auditor J racey report on file. Various bills paid, water and liquor license actions granted, warrants canceled, adjournment approved.
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of A
Rdensen
Blazina Mac- Rusciolelli
Berta
Peterson
nt—Berry
Maccono
Blazina
Accouo
J. Racey
Bianco
Yido Flaminio Sherman
Inccono
Rusciolelli
le Service Co
Minio
McCall
John Proctor
O Lumber Co
Ca Lumber Co
Gulbor
Binsh
R Peech
Daugherty
Mzonge
Inhor
Elody
Ling
Wy Hivker
Mathis
Elladio
Yan
Wargo
Ida Coal Co
Ea Coal Co
A . Claw & Sons
Jensen
Herald
Hifield Bros
Clanin. Com
Treas
Clanin
Bank
Ceeseves
Palumbo
Frank Wyzins
Cara
Six Candidates for Hand's Place on the Bench
Nominations close for the Fifth district special primary to replace Judge J. P. Hand on the Supreme bench. Six candidates compete in the race set for September 13 with Democrats Richard Magoon Arnes, Charles G. Craig Alesburg, Albert E. Bergland Alva. Republicans Leslie D. Puteraugh Peoria. Progressives Arthur H. Shay Greaton, John Root Galva.
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J. P. Hand
Finois Supreme
Richard Magoonarnes
Lacon
Charles G. Craig
Alesburg
Albert E. Bergland
Alva
Leslie D. Puteraugh
Peoria
Arthur H. Shay
Ftreator
John Root
Galva
Harness maker Lantz advertises fly nets in Star Herald
Subscribing to the Star Herald L Lantz the harness maker touts his fly nets as the best line in this section. Call him when you need a set.
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L. Lantz
Engagement of Miss Alice Reitz and Willard Guild Celebrated
At Mr and Mrs George Reitz home Miss Alice M Reitz hosted a social evening for her friends. A Western Union message announced the engagement to Willard A Guild of Chillicothe with a diamond ring and bells revealing the couple's names. White kittens with bells and white roses were used as favors.
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George Reitz
Alice
Hosteas
Maye Reitz
Kitty
Willard
Alice M. Reitz
Willard A. Guild
Chillicothe
Dry July in Central Illinois Sets 58 Year Record
The July of 1913 stands as the driest in 58 years with only .046 inches of rain and heat averaging 7.64 on the month. Normal rainfall is 2.97 inches while the usual July heat averages 57.4. the record high reached 103.4, second only to a 106 in July 1911.
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Illinois
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Constitutional Treatment
There is more catarrh in this region than all other illnesses. once deemed incurable, it is now treated constitutionally. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co of Toledo is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous membranes. The firm offers $100 for any un cured case and invites inquiries with circulars.
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Hall
F. J. Chenny & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Notice of Board of Review session in Lacon Illinois
The board of review for Marshall County meets at the county courthouse in Lacon Illinois from 7 45 a m to 3 45 p m with complaints due August 11 1913. Chairman H F Stoner along with E Burt J E Hohmstrom and Joe Haws as clerk oversee. Subscribe for the Star Herald.
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Board of Review of Marshall Co
Lacon
Illinois
H. F. Stoner
E. Burt
J. E. Hohmstrom
Joe Haws
Toluca Star Briefs August 7 1903
Mrs. Geo Algeo called to town due to her father's illness. Wm Schlaffman found dead at his home Saturday morning. Threshed oats yield over 30 bushels per acre. Paddy McPhail opens saloon in Klinger opera house building. Mrs Henry Peters dies after six weeks illness. funeral Wednesday. Frank Ehrnthauer buys Joel Skelton farm at 120 per acre. Mrs C Cofford and daughter Elsie attend Ed Cofford’s wedding. Snow at La Salle. Italian miner Innocente Ceretti killed near Santa Fe railroad by the lumber yard.
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Geo. Algeo
Wm. Schlaffman
Paddy McPhail
Klinger Opera House
Henry Peters
Frank Ehrnthauer
Low Point
Joel Skelton
C. Cofford
Elsie
Italians drive Negroes from Spring Valley amid picnic plans
August 10 1895 report notes racial tension with Italians driving Black residents from Spring Valley and a grand picnic scheduled for the 15th at Brown's grove. Garfield defeats Toluca 23 to 13. Herman Bentleen improves after serious illness. A M Watson of Kansas buys the Colehower drug store and Evans sells his meat market to Wise and Justice.
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Spring Valley
Brown’s Grove
A. C. Evans
Wise & Justice
Garfield
Toluca
Herman Bentleen
A.M. Watson
Kansas
Colehower
Farmers State Bank Opens In Flanagan With Twenty Five Year Veteran
State Auditor Brady issued a permit for W. W. Twist E Litchfield and J W Parker of Flanagan to organize the Farmers State Bank of Flanagan with 35000 capital. E Litchfield Co. bank has 25 years of proven operation under Mr. Litchfield.
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Brady
W. W. Twist
Toluca
E. Litchfield
J. W. Parker
Flanagan
Farmers’ State Bank of
E. Litchfield & Co. Bank
Litchfield
Ilanjagan Times
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed By Mothers
Wm. Lee of Paskenta California and E. C. Rhodes of Middleton Georgia praise Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for universal relief from coughs and lagrippe. The ad urges using only this product for family use and lists Foster Drug Co. as the seller.
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Wm. Lee
Paskenta
Calf
Foley
E. C. Rhodes
Middleton
Foster Drug Co
Ed Fitzpatrick Undergoes Jaw Bone Operation in Peoria
Ed Fitzpatrick of near Tolu Illinois lies in a Peoria hospital after Sunday operation removing half of a jaw bone. He had suffered an ulcerated tooth and was visited by a physician in Peoria after a trip to Bureau County to consult. Doctors say the bone contained a malignant growth. Ed formerly lived in the city and is well known here.
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Fitzpatrick
Toluca
Peoria
Bureau County
Minoak News
Real estate transfers and court notes from the Democrat
Court House Notes lists multiple real estate transfers in Lombard's railroad addition to Henry and Santa Fe additions to Toluca, plus transfers in Sparland and Davis additions. The Circuit Court docket includes Hunter Allen and Company and various plaintiffs and defendants with several listed families and individuals across Sparland, Toluca, Varna, and La Prairie.
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Reuben. H. Thorpe
Ada Grove
Lombard’s
Henry
William R. Thorpe
James H. Winne
Ada E. Thatcher
Camp Grove
Florence Winter
Robert Mann
Evans
Joseph McGuire
Frank C. Feider
Santa Fe
Toluca
Gioachino Santogrossi
Alesandro Alesandino
Maria Hunt
Belle D. Adams
Davis
James S. Brasfield
Mabel C. Smith
Brasfield
Sparland
Cotton
Probate actions and orders in multiple estates seek hearings and notices
Inventory actions approved for Irene C and Joseph Fischer minors. Gustafson will probate set for Aug 11 1913 at 10 am. Reichhardt tax assessment. Evans inventory and appraisal bills approved with widow’s award of 426. Sale petition and private sale order filed. Fisher final settlement notice by publication in Lacon Illinois two weeks prior to Sept 1 1913. Sullivan deposition declimus for H F Blunt Idaho.
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Irene C
Joseph F. Fischer
Jonas M. Gustafson
Charles Reichhardt
John E. Evans
Henry Fisher
Lacon
Tll
Daniel Sullivan
H. F. Blunt
Idaho
Knox Eagles to meet Toluca Athletics on local diamond
BASE BALL SUNDAY fans are invited to watch the Knox Eagles play the Toluca Athletics next Sunday August 10. This marks the second clash between the teams with Toluca having won the first ten inning game. Both sides are strengthened for the rematch.
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Knox Eagles
Toluca
Eagles
Toluca Illinois City Treasurer Report 1913
The Treasurer Ora Clanin presents a report of receipts and disbursements for Toluca Illinois covering the period from April 80th 1913 to July 31st 1913. The account is sworn before Notary Public Andrew E Tracey on August 1st 1913.
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Ora Clanin
State of Illinois
Marshall County
Toluca
Ilinois
End of The Quest Lubin Picture at New Theatre
A Lubin film set in Italy and New York follows Rosa and Pietro whose love is thwarted by the villain Guiseppe Rocco. Pietro becomes barber to uncover truth, Rosa dies leaving a baby girl. Five years pass, a confrontation ends with Rocco’s heart failure and a hopeful vision. Show opens Friday night August 8.
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Italy
United States
Rosa
Pietro
Guiseppe Rocco
Picsures
America
New York
Piedro
Rocco
New Theatre
Camping trip by young folks at Big Sandy
A group of youths camping at Big Sandy this week will return home this Saturday. Attending are Marie and James McGhiey Marie Everett Leta Carroll Gertrude and Tessie Proctor Makle Kiser Viola Brown James Duggan and Glenn Peters. Mrs Ellen McShiey accompanies them as their mother substitute. The group has behaved well and no disciplinary action has been needed.
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Big Sandy
Marie
James McGhiey
Marie Everett
Leta Carroll
Gertrude
Tessie Proctor
Makle Kiser
Viola Brown
James Duggan
Glenn Peters
Ellen Mcshiey
Wedding and Announcement Printing Services
The Star Herald offers job printing and wedding and announcement stock with visiting cards and artistic on short notice printing capability. Local customers can order printing services for events and special occasions.
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Star Herald
Judge Otman Seeks Circuit Judge Post After Resigning
Judge A M Otman announces resignation as Peoria county probate judge to run for circuit judge. He notes serving since December 6 1910 and handling over ten thousand court orders affecting roughly nine million dollars in property rights. He asks voters to judge his qualifications and citizen standing. Primary September 13 and election October 20.
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Tenth Judicial Circuit
Peoria County
Principal Speaker Named for Streator Labor Day Event
The Labor Day celebration in Streator on Monday September 1 will feature a principal speaker to address attendees. Details on the speaker were announced by local organizers and the event program lists remarks and community recognition.
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Streator
For Sale 1913 Motor Cycles and Boats Bargains
Advertises brand new motorcycles and motor boats at bargain prices with easy monthly terms. Urges readers to reply by stamping address and enclosing a return stamp to Lock Box 11 Trenton Michigan. Also mentions bargains in used motorcycles.
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Trenton
Mich
New Theatre Welcomes Audiences For Picture Plays
The New Theatre invites patrons to enjoy motion pictures praised for dramatic realism and engaging everyday life scenes. Visuals from around the world promise picturesque scenery and engrossing stories, reinforcing a commitment to excellence.
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Puncil Proceedings
John Leonard
Pat Curran
Antonacco
Hn Palumbo
H. P. Jensen
Stephen Poutcu
Hand
The
Star-Herald
Farmer’s State Bank
Toluca Markets
Circuit Court
Dalton Galloway
Gladbrook
Tama County
Iowa
Katella C. Kyle
la Prairie
Joseph Brusrich
August Nenne
Varna
Albert Pierard
Patrick Loughran
Probate
Fire Department
Health Department
Pr Waterworks
Treasurer's Commission Fund
Seevees
Seeevene Petree Esneees
Hanaee
A. M. Otman
John P. White
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