Surprise Bridal Shower for Miss Alice Reitz
Miss Kathryn Tracey and Miss Eunice Durham hosted a surprise shower at the Tracey home for Miss Alice Reitz, soon to wed Willard Guild. Friends enjoyed solos, a word-building contest from the names Alice and Willard, a three course supper, Cupid cards, and a treasure of gifts found in a staged telegram hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Tracey
Eunice Durham
Tracey
Alice Reitz
Willard Guild
Alice
Geome Center
Miss Alice
Feasenger
Dan Coupip
Ac L
School Starts Next Tuesday Takes First Day Emphasis
Announcement urges students to attend from opening day September 2. An extra high school teacher will boost work quality. Mr Littler will be at the schoolhouse Saturday and Sunday afternoon to assist outsiders with preliminaries before school begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littler
Death of George Anschicks at 22 in Ottawa
George Anschicks aged 22 formerly lived with his sister Mrs. Bertha Smith in Ottawa died last Saturday at 11 am after a six year illness with consumption. He leaves brother Henry of Vinton Iowa and sister Bertha Smith of Ottawa. Pallbearers were F. H. Durham and Louis D. Gisto. The Anschicks were well known locally, George had sold motorcycles here last summer before health failed and he moved to Ottawa where he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anschicks
Bertha Smith
Ottawa
Henry
Vinton
Iowa
F. H. Durham
Louis D.gisto
Anschicks
George
Stars Beat the Athletics in City Baseball Clash
The Stars defeated the Athletics 8 to 3 in a Sunday city baseball game. Pitchers Lessie dish and Ray Ryan worked well, with Stars taking the lead at key moments and delivering timely hits. Attendance drew a large crowd eager for a strong matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics and Stars
Stars
Lessie
Ray Ryan
Athletics
McGonnagle Co
Mc. Neish Cf
R. Ryan
Greizg
Reitz
Ll. Ryan
Arnold
Bell If
Gerardo As
Boland
Slapinski
McCall
Leisige P. Gardner
Rachke
Ghizlieriss
Olander
Loger
Durham
Athletices
Wenona Blues Beat Gunthers 9 to 6 in Local Showdown
Wenona Blues defeated the Gunther ball team 9 to 6 on Sunday afternoon at the local diamond. Toluca players listed include A Barkero W Gerardo P J Valestianoss N Rachke Thomas Roe F Kresl F Pompeyoff F Roe B Ghigferi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona Blues
Gunther
Wenona Boys
Toluca
A. Barkero
W. Gerardo P
J. Valestianoss
N. Rachke
Thomas Roe
F. Kresl
F. Pompeyoff
F. Roe
B. Ghigferi
Wedding announcements and print services from Star-Herald
Toluca markets advertise wedding announcements invitations visiting cards and more printed on short notice by Star-Herald. Call Phone 6 for job printing and subscription details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star-Herald
Star-Herald
Toluca City Council Special Session Proceedings 1913
Toluca city council met August 23 1913 with Mayor Jensen presiding. Aldermen Blazina Maccone Rusciolelli Berta Peterson present. Berry absent. Actions included hiring an expert to inspect water pipes, studying an electric water pump, authorized purchase of 100 water meters, auditing and labor services approved, tax levy ordinance adoption, sidewalk crossing at Topeka Ave and Maple St approved, meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Toluca
Jensen
Blazina
Maccone
Rusciolelli
Berta
Peterson
Berry
Maccono
J. W. Tracey
Litchfield Bros
Roe
Thos. Kennedy
Legal Services
Rithmiller, Et al
Topeka Ave
North Maple Street
Ruscolelli
Bertr
Maccona
Toluca Sees Record Saturday Night Crowd
Toluca welcomed the largest influx of outsiders in years as carnival events drew an estimated 1 500 visitors from miles around. About 300 autos and 200 buggies filled the town, leaving no space to tie up, while home residents joined in the bustling scene on a clear night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Toluoa
Ballot Colors Set for Marshall County Special Election
Notice declares ballot colors for a September 13 1913 special election in Marshall Illinois. Democratic White Republican Yellow Socialist Green Prohibition Pink Progressive For Social Justice Blue. County Clerk Thomas A Connell signs August 23 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Illinois
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Socialist Party
Prohibition Party
Progressive Party
A. D
Thomas A. Connell
Clanin Buys Candy Stand At Local Carnival
Palmer and John Curley purchased a candy stand from a carnival operator after one of the best dollar attractions last week. Johnny sold his share to Palmer while Palmer plans to handle picnic and city attractions locally, with possible carnival ties later. City Marshal Flaminio bought the Lookey Ookum baby doll stand but stayed on, denying any theft of dolls while purchasing lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Clanin
John Curley
Johnny
Flaminio
Businessmen and Clerks Baseball Clash Set for Thursday
The city hosts a baseball game between business men and clerks on Thursday September 4. A large crowd is expected as players and substitutes fill a prideful lineup, with details to follow. Fans urged to take the afternoon off and attend what is described as a uniquely entertaining match.
Kidney Trouble Began With a Lame Back
J L Hackl of Lincoln Illinois was cured of kidney trouble that began with a lame back. He says he is thankful for the cure from Foley Kidney Pills and urges others to try them. Sold by Foster Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hackl
Eight St
Lincoln
Ill
Foster Drug Co
Woodmen Vote Shows Low Turnout on Rate Plans
Modern Woodmen of America completed an advisory vote at its Rock Island head office. Of 900000 members, only 48782 expressed views. Results favored the old plan with 26085 votes, while increases, Chicago plan rates, adequate rates, National Fraternal Congress rates, and a step rate plan earned smaller tallies. Officials said turnout was unexpectedly low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Chicago
Rock Island
Auditors Notice for Bennington Township Meeting
The annual meeting of the Board of Auditors for Bennington Township Harshall County is set at the Town Clerk's office on Tuesday September 2 1913 at 2 p m for auditing all claims against the township D F Gerarno Township Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Auditors
Bennington
Harshall
Thaois
D. F. Gerarno
For Sale 1913 Motor Cycles and Motor Boats at Bargains
For Sale 1913 Model motor cycles and motor boats at bargain prices all makes brand new machines with an easy monthly terms payment plan. Get our proposition before buying or you will regret it also bargains in used motor cycles. Write us today enclose stamp for reply address Lock Box 11 Trenton Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Mich
Electric Fish Lure Promises Quick Bites
An ad touts the Electric Fish Lure as fast catching bait and invites readers to request a free box offer and catalogue of Natur al Baits Minnows Seiners Frogs and more. Includes 2c reply to Imperial Supply Co Port Huron Michigan. Also mentions Central Life contract and a quotation about not dying to twin by Barney Olander Toluca Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Supply Company
Port Huron
Mich
Barney Olander
Toluca
Col. Charles C. Craig Seeks Illinois Supreme Court Seat
Col Charles C Craig of Galesburg a longtime Illinois attorney and state legislator announces his candidacy for the Fifth District Supreme Court seat. Born in Knox county he has served on the Judiciary committee and helped draft laws now on state statutes. With primaries set for September 13 and the election October 20 supporters push him as Democratic standard bearer.
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Galesburg
Illinois
Hand
Illinois Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Col
Craig
Knox County
Supreme Bench
A. M. Craig
Col. Craig
House
Gov. Dunne
Notice to Supervisors Meeting of Marshall County Board
Notice that the Marshall County Illinois Board of Supervisors will meet at the Court House in Lacon on Tuesday September 9 1913 at 1 30 PM. Each bill must be itemized certified sworn and filed with the County Clerk by noon the Saturday before the meeting. Bills not filed for classification will be carried over to the next meeting. Tuos A Connell County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
Tuos
A, Connell
Funks Will Exhibit in Streator to Demonstrate Superior Corn Breeding
The Funks of McLean County, renowned corn breeders, will hold a private exhibit in Streator from September 6 to 12. Experts will explain cultivation and fertilization methods, promising farmers an extra bushel per acre and substantial value beyond the fair's cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funks
McLean County
Streator
Judge A Mi Otman Seeks Circuit Judge Seat
Judge A Mi Otman resigns as Peoria County probate judge to run for circuit judge. Since December 6, 1910 he issued over ten thousand court orders and ruled on about nine million dollars in property rights. He asks voters to judge his qualifications and citizenry. primaries September 13 and election October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Peoria County
Patrick Hart Named Secretary of State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Patrick H. Hart succeeds David Ross as secretary of the state bureau of labor statistics at a salary of 2500 dollars per year. Hart, of 519 West Vine Street, has managed a coal mine at Pawnee and served as traveling auditor for the United Mine Workers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Dunne
Chicago
Perry Centennial Commission
Niagara
Grant Park
Patrick H. Hart
West Vine Street
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
David Ross
Hart
Pawnee
United Mine Workers of America
Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Readers
West and East columns publish reader testimonials for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Wm. Lee of Paskenta California and E. C. Rhodes of Middleton Georgia praise relief for coughs and lags, urging use for family and rejecting substitutes. Foster Drug Co. sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lee
Paskenta
Cali
Foley
E. C. Rhodes
Middleton
Foster Drug Co
Northern Illinois fair to showcase large machinery exhibit
Preparations underway for one of the region’s largest machinery displays at the Northern Illinois fair in Streator from September 6 to 12. The exhibit will feature new farm equipment and daily demonstrations of tractor use beside the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
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The
F. J. Chenny & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Wenona
Toluca Markets
H. P. Jensen
Sreputa Pouisu
Charles C. Craig
A. Mi. Otman
Patrick Hart
Ross
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