Runaway trio of Chicago boys rounded up in Toluca
Three 14 year old boys from Chicago fled home to see the country and ride trains to California but were intercepted by train crews and police near Toluca. They were placed in custody in Chicago detention until their father could retrieve them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittile
Chiago
John Chur
Theadles Ave
Otyas. Yates
Champlain Aydt
Edward
Frood
Gatiforffna
Golden Gate
Chillicothe
Terra Firma
Gan
Toluca
Penple
Ani Atime
Chicago
Chur
Char
Star-Herald
Toluca Couple Wed In Quiet Catholic Ceremony
Francis Cecelia Ellias and Henry Slapinski wed after a early morning ceremony at St. Francis. Rev. Walsh officiated with close relatives present. The couple hosted a wedding dinner at the Slapinski home before a photo session in Wenona and a new home on Quality Hill. Families from Toluca Chicago and Streator attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Francis Cecelia Ellias
Pinski
Walsh
Meain
Toluca High School to Receive State Diploma
Prof J C Hanna Assistant State Superintendent of Public Schools of Springfield inspected Toluca High School with County Superintendent Edgar Nichols and praised its instruction and student recitations. He reported the school met state standards and would soon receive the officially signed diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hanna
Springfield
Toluca High School
Edgar Nichols
Hanna
Nichols
Illinois
Ilinois
Oak Park High School
Hiigh
Toluca
Green Bush Social Center entertains crowd at schoolhouse
The Green Bush Social Center Club hosted a Friday night program at the Green Bush school house. The event featured music by Greenbush Chorus Viola Miller Ida Hawk Trio Bernice Bennington Ruth Litchfield and others plus a play The Letter by Spangler Haig Company and a writing demonstration by seventh and eighth grades. A world tour finale guessing contest awarded David Haag and Mildred Rithmiller as top winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bush
Green Bush Social Center Club
Greenbush Chorus
Viola Miller
Nnstar Volker
Edna Rithmiller
Ida Hawk
Bernice Bennington
Ruth Litchfield
Fred Garrells
Spangler Haig Company
Bennington
Buffalo
New York
Ony
Pekin
China
Box Wdy
David Haag
Mildred Rithmiller
Toluca Names John T. Carroll New Postmaster
John T. Carroll, former editor of the local Herald, is appointed by the president to succeed Dominick Turigliatti as postmaster in Toluca. Carroll assumed duties Monday morning with Barney Ghiglieri continuing as deputy for the remainder of the term.
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Toluca
John T. Carroll
The
Herald
Dominick Turigliatti
Mr. Carroll
Barney Ghiglieri
Enjoyable Evening for Chas Fahy at St Ann’s Hall Toluca
In Toluca at St Ann’s Hall about 25 or 80 young friends of Charles Fahy gathered for an evening of dances and games. Luncheon at 10 30 included sandwiches pickles cakes fruit soda and coffee. Chaperones Mrs Chas Spires and Mrs M Fahy supervised a lively social night with departure taking place late as they wished Chas well in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann
Hall
Dave Farley
St. Ann’s Hall
Chas. Fahy
Toluca
Charles Fahy
Chas. Spires
Reward for Lost Ladies Gold Watch
A ten dollar reward is offered for the return of a ladies' size gold watch that was dropped from the owner's pocket. The watch may be in any condition and the owner's name is engraved inside. Return to the Star Herald office or contact the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star-Herald
Toluca Public School Enrollment and Society Program Notes
Toluca reports 480 pupils enrolled last month. Miss Margaret O Bierne was absent Tuesday forenoon due to illness. Oval Lane began seventh grade last Monday. Toluca High School Literary Society showcased music by the High School Orchestra and Girls Glee Club, with Mary Turigliatti on current events and Marie Evertz performing a piano solo. A program committee, led by president Mildred Rithmiller, selected Marie Evertz Zoe Wells and Elsie Holz as the next program advisors to ensure quality and avoid unsuitable selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Margaret O’bierne
Oval Lane
Mary Turigliatti
Marie Evertz
High Schoool Orchestra
Zoe Wells
Elsie Holz
Mildred Rithmiller
Joy Club Holds Happy Tuesday Social at Judson Durham Home
The Gerardo's Joy Club met Tuesday night at Judson Durham's eastern town home. They enjoyed fan-tan games then music, followed by supper of sandwiches pickles cake ice cream coffee and candy. The group plans weekly social gatherings to keep spirits up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Durham
Gerardo
Little Marie Zima Dies After Short Illness
Marie Zima youngest child of Mr and Mrs Anton Zima died at home Saturday morning aged four after a 24 hour lung illness. Funeral at St church Friday afternoon officiated by Father Walsh with interment in St Ann's cemetery. Also notes on vaudeville matinee performances by Mr McMann.
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Marie Zima
Anton Zima
Marie
Zima
St. Church
Father Walsh
St. Ann’s Cemete
Has Interesting Career Mr DeRonda of Seattle
An aviation pioneer and stage performer recalls his break from flying after a 1915 Parachute drop from an airship and a fatal partner’s death. He details his accident near Valentine Nebraska and later life in the National Stock Company.
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DeRonda
Seattle
Wash
National ‘Stock Company
Valentine, Neb
Max Lille
Galesburg
Streator
Peoria
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Promise Reward
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states the Cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces, cites endorsements from F J Cheney and bank backers, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation with prices per bottle and availability from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Curnzy & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank of Commerce
For Sale One Large Comfortable Phaeton
For sale a large comfortable phaeton recently painted and in good as new condition. contact ong or E Ball or phone 2603.
Primary Election Notice for To lUca Illinois 1915
Notice sets the March 9 1915 primary for To lUca Illinois to nominate Mayor City Clerk City Attorney City Treasurer and three Aldermen plus precinct committeemen. Polls open 6 am to 5 pm with party ballots in colors and filing deadline February 17 1915 with the City Clerk.
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Toluca
Illinois
A. D
Independent Citizens
Labo
Laforesaid
Prohibition
Bie
Gsive Steen
Public Sale of Horses and Cattle at Carruthers Farm
A public auction will sell 29 head of horses and colts, one Shetland pony, several mares and road horses, plus a few cattle hogs and sheep, at F. L. Carruthers farm 112 miles northeast of Toluca on February 24, 1915 at 10:00 AM. Terms: nine months credit with note and security. cash discount of five percent. purchaser to pay interest if due. Auctioneers F. H. Jackson & Son. Clerk E. G. Ball. Lunch on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Carruthers
Toluca
Imp
Hackney
F. L. Carruthers & Sons
R. K. Judd
Frank Schwiderski
F. H. Jackson & Son
E. G. Ball
Ladies host and men dine at 500 club gathering
Mrs Chas Brown hosted the 500 Club on Wednesday afternoon for a ladies event that turned into a couples dinner. After dessert the group played 500 again while husbands enjoyed a smoker later. The same club met earlier at Mrs G B Gallon's home in the east part town with a splendid time reported by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Brown
G. B. Gallon
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Oluca
Santa
W Annas
My Boy
Toluca, Marshall
Fapinski
Strea
Agnes
Ellen
Henry Slapinski
Mrs. Slapinski
Astriday
A. EF
Ives
J. M. Downey
T. C. Slattery
John Scullans
James Stress
A. E. Tracey
Joe Voorhees
Charles O'Dea
5. G. Peterson
Jase Winans
Rutland
Peterson
Green Bush Social Center
Tory
Foster
Ys Co
Joy Club
Mr. McMann
Toluca Markets
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