Farm Bureau Notes on tours, pests, yields and a picnic
Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau reports an auto tour to Frank I Manns and University of Illinois on August 28 and 24. It states chinch bugs do not exist locally but Hessian Fly threatens early wheat. Wheat yields, hay imports, Grimm alfalfa trials, and 28 tests compare Grimm and common alfalfa are noted. A free Farm Bureau picnic at John Swaney School near McNabb to close August includes a Wenona band and horseshoe contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank I. Mann
W. P. Flint
Marshall
Putnam
Farm Bureau
Frank Ames
Rutland
Mr. Halbleib
McNabb
Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau
John Swaney
Wenona
Farm Patent Office
Springfield
Snake Causes Stir at Quality Hill Home
A week ago a bull snake invaded Henry Falk's home on Quality Hill. Mrs. Falk, her daughter, Mrs. Wehe and husband acted quickly keeping watch while Mr. Wehe stood guard. The snake was seen on the sewing machine with its tail twisted around scissors before being expelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Falk
Quality Hill
Aspreynila
Special District 112 School Tax Vote Saturday
A special election in District No 112 will be held Saturday from 2 to 5 PM at the public school to decide on raising the educational tax levy from 1 1 3 to 2 percent. The move aims to fund teachers salaries and reduce deficits after years of shortfalls and prior legal limits.
Old Settler's Picnic Set for Lacon August 26
The Marshall County Old Settler's Picnic will be held in Lacon next Thursday, August 26. Senator John Dailey of Peoria will speak, with political figures from both parties on the slate. The Peoria Municipal band provides music, the Lacon Greys play ball, and boxers Jack Ford and Kid Smith meet in a six round exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Lacon
John Dailey
Peoria
Philadelphia
Legion Smok er to Host Friday August 27 Meeting
The Legion Post will hold a smoker in its new club rooms on Friday evening if the rooms are ready. otherwise the Jensen's lodge rooms will be used. Important business will be transacted and all Legionites urged to attend. Members should bring discharge papers to obtain Victory Medals. DO IT NOW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolinski Post
Jensen
Tires Stolen From Cars Spark Local Complaints
Auto owners report multiple tire thefts, with one case involving two tires. Suspicion falls on likely culprits who may be caught in the act. A nearby-town resident was also held up for change last week, signaling more trouble ahead.
Special Flour Sale by Fred Swartz Toluca
A Toluca seller Fred Swartz offers Silk Finish Flour at 14.00 dollars per barrel and middlings at 3.50 per hundred. He invites inquiries on sugar prices and promotes the flour as high patent and guaranteed to equal any flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Swartz
Toluca
Veterinary remedies advertised by Dr W J Thomas Toluca Illinois
Dr W J Thomas of Toluca Illinois announces a stock of veterinary products for farmers and stockmen. The line includes poultry remedies healing powder loose powder liniments blister hoof ointment stock dip worm powders for swine worm capsules black leg remedy and related items.
Surprise Birthday Party At Eigenbrod Home
Last Monday Mrs. Jacob Eigenbrod celebrated a birthday with a surprise party by neighbors and friends. The hostess entertained with Victrola music dancing and games. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and guests departed in the early morning, wishing Margaret many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Eigenbrod
Merry Jolly Bunch
Margaret
Toluca Band Concerts Face Funding Gap
Bernardi's band has drawn crowds from Toluca and surrounding towns on Thursday nights. The upcoming concert may be the season finale unless additional funds arrive. Citizens have contributed, but some beneficiaries gave little, prompting a call to support to keep concerts going while weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernardi
Toluca
Curran restaurant to reopen under new management
The Curran restaurant and ice cream parlor, closed for some time, will reopen Thursday under new owners Mrs Wm Gibson and Mrs Bessie Lewis. The Gibson sisters recently moved from Toluca to Streator, while Mrs Lewis is from Granville. Mr Gibson will keep his Santa Fe run between Chillicothe and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curran
Wm. Gibson
Bessie Lewis
Gibson
Toluca
Streator
Lewis
Granville
Santa Fe
Chillicothe
Chicago
Isis Theatre Announces Fall Lineup and Pricing Change
The Isis Theatre presents Dustan Farnum in a Western on September 11 and Fox special on August 29 with Rex Beach adaptations upcoming. Mary Sisson performs Heart of the Hills on a Sunday and Monday. No more ten cent adult admissions unless notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Fox
Dustan Farnum
Rex Beach
Mary Sisson
Bathgate Daughter Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
In Chicago Villageie the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Bathgate was taken to Presbyterian hospital in Chicago for an appendicitis operation a week ago Sunday. She is reported to be recovering and will be home shortly. Mrs Bathgate and son George accompanied her to Chicago and returned the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villageie
James Bathgate
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Bathgate
George
Dr W J Thomas Promotes Veterinary Remedies in Toluca
Dr W J Thomas of Toluca Illinois advertises a full line of veterinary remedies stock and poultry items available on demand. Call in when in need of anything.
County Capital Transactions Reported for Marriage and Real Estate
Marriage licenses issued to John Harper and Arvilla La May both of Peoria and to John C. Zimmerman and Ruby P. Griffin both of Wenona. Real estate transfers include Lacon Cemetery Association to Minnerva Stahl lot C block 53 and several deeds in Steuben and Wenona towns. Probate court addresses estates of Baldini Rahmeyer Shriver and Rowe with administrations, bonds, and hearings scheduled for 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harper
Arvilla LaMay
Peoria
John C. Zimmerman
Ruby P. Griffin
Wenona
Lacon Cemetery Association
Minnerva Stahl
Lacon Cemetery
Otis Compton
Elmer, Olson
Steuben
Walter B. Duke
Henry
Fred E. Dawnson
Ray Warner
R. R
City of
T. D. Judd
August Aronson
Albert M. Jenkins
John C. Long
City of Lacon
F. C. Crone
Kate Kane
City of Venona
Lacon
Chas
Steve Baldini
Henry Rahmeyer
R. J. Reverts
James Hickey
Geo. Kruger
Adam W. Shriver
Sampson T. Rowe
Henry S. Rowe
No Mail Query Ends in Murphy Family
A freckle faced girl at the Toluca post office asked P. M. Carroll if there was mail for various Murphys. He replied negatively for all Murphys listed including Jane Ann Bob Terry Pat Dennis Pete and finally asked about Tom Murphy with no mail for him either.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Carroll
Toluca
Murphys
Jane Murphy
Ann Murphy
Bob Murphy
Terry Murphy
Pat, Murphy
Dennis Murphy
Pete Murphy
Murphy
Tom Murphy
Earl Huston Seeks Democratic Congress Seat in District
Earl Huston of Peoria files as Democratic candidate for congressman in the district. He faces no contest for the nomination and, well known locally, could give a strong race if not elected. Huston is a Marshall county native with Wenona as his hometown and previously served as deputy county clerk before moving to Peoria and later the revenue office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Huston
Peoria
Earl
Marshall County
Wenona
Grocer Fractures Arm Cranking Ford Delivery Car
Trank Sceutions, a well known grocer, broke his arm last Saturday while cranking his Ford delivery car. The injury, caused by a backfiring crank, forces him to take a vacation. Also featuring a new line of birth cards at the Star Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trank Sceutions
Old Henry
Frank
Star-Herald Office
Star-Herald
Toluca City Council Proceedings August 17 1920
Toluca city council met August 17 1920 with Mayor Turigliatti presiding. Proceedings record roll call, minutes approval, acceptance of National Traffic Post Co. proposal, and payment of miscellaneous and fire pay roll bills. Council authorized re-advertising for pumping station bids and then adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Toluca
Turigliatti
Blazina
Wells
Mariotti
Valesano
Ruble
Antonacci
National Traffic Post Co
Williams Hdn, Co
Matt Pavletich
Reitz
Litchfield Bros
John Gannon
Badger Meter Co
Joe Vallino
Thos
Melody
Hodgson
Barney Valesano
Dom Valesano
Same
Venturino
Carmine Tozzi
Falkner
Primo Marchesi
Gino Fenocchi
Giulio de Rubies
John Clanin
L. D. Cassell
Brazifia
Obituary of Isabel M. Shipley Morgan of Wenona Ill
Isabel M. Shipley Morgan, born May 9, 1858, died August 14 1920 near Wenona Illinois. She married Joseph C. Morgan in 1878 and had son Benjamin with grandchildren Raymond and Florence. She joined the M E church about forty years ago and was active in the church, Sunday School, and Relief Corp. Funeral services were conducted at the home August 17 with Rev. Calhoun presiding and interment in the Mausoleum at Wenona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel M. Shipley
Ben
Maud Rebecca J. Shipley
Wenona
Joseph C. Morgan
Benjamin
Raymond
Florence
Venona
Frank Shipley
Toluca
Ill
Wm. Shipley
Bloomington
Wm. Mason
Abe L. Shipley
Mercedes
Texas
Margaret Cusac
Jennie Marland
Springfield
Morgan
Weenan
Frank Shippley
Hester Skelton
For Sale One Down New Wonder cornet with finish
Auction listing shows a never used model cornet in silver with a gold bell and both high and low pitch settings. Item bought in February and kept new. Contact Howard Ryner in Lacon Illinois for sale details.
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Howard Ryner
Lacon
Til
August Mai Dead Funeral Friday at Lutheran Church
August Mai died Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. Burcham after years of heart trouble. He was about 79. Funeral services are set for Friday at 1:00 PM at the Lutheran church with burial in the Lutheran cemetery. He leaves a daughter in Varna and a son in Pontiac and is related to the Henry Christ, Jobst Schulte and Guderian families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Mai
Henry Christ
Jobst Schulte
Guderian
Sins of Ambution at Hippodrome Weekly Program
The Hippodrome offers Wilfred Lucas Barbara Castleton James Morrison Leah Baird Anders Randolf and Madeline Traverse in Sins of Ambition in six parts. King Baggott with Rhea Mitchell Grace Darmond in The Hawk's Trail episode 3 in two parts. Admission 5 and 15 cents all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Lucas
Barbara Castleton
James Morrison
Leah Baird
Anders Randolf
Madeline Traverse
King Baggott
Rhea Mitchell
Grace Darmond
Marguerite Marsh
Kitty Gordon
Irving Cummings
Beatrice Michelerra
Robertson-Cole
James J. , Corbett
William Desmond
Pearl White
Antonio Moreno
Durock Jersey Breeders Form Two-County Association
Breeders from Marshall and Putnam counties held a Henry meeting to organize the Duroc Jersey association. National Duroc Jersey Register official Pfander Illinois field director Gousseff and Duroc Bulletin manager Stowell spoke. Officers elected include Wilbur Stoner president J B Kays vice president H H Hayes secretary and Frank Koehler treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall-Putnam
Henry
Mr. Pfander
National Duroc Jersey Register
W. V. Gousseff
Illinois
Roy Stowell
Duroc Bulletin
Wilbur Stoner
Henry, Ill
J. B. Kays
McNabb, Ill
H. H. Hayes
Varna, Ill
Frank Koehler
McNabb
III
Tailor Tony Barile Reaffirms Toluca Shop on South Main
In Toluca Tony Barile, at his South Main Street stand, denies closing and offers pressing cleaning and dyeing services. Suits custom made from $25 and up. When closed call at the brick house across the street for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Brick House
Tony Barile
Toluca
Lorenzo Cantera Painting and Paper Hanging Ad
Toluca resident Lorenzo Cantera offers painting decor hanging and related work by contract or day labor. All workmanship guaranteed. P O Box 161 Toluca Tl.
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Toluca
Lorenzo Cantera
P. O
Toluca, Tl
Summer travel woes prompt gentler relief options
Strange foods and hurried meals strain digestion in hot weather. Salts and castor oil may not suit many people. Foley Cathartic Tablets work surely and gently without griping. Foster Drug Co. offers cards for weddings birthdays and more at the Star-Herald.
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Foster Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ernest Hableib
Legion
W. J. Thomas
Eigenbrod
Isis Theatre
Toluca Markets
Gornana
D. Turigliatti
Hippodrome Theatre
Durock
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