Charley Robinson Lost Arm In Railroad Accident
Charles Charley Robinson, a local coal shaft worker recently certified as hoisting engineer, lost his right arm after falling between two railway coaches at the Alton Santa Fe crossing. He was treated at Dr Smith and Potts clinic and at Streator Hospital, with recovery expected at home by Saturday. his parents, Mr and Mrs William Robinson, were en route to Clinton for a sister in law's funeral. Lou Hallowell and others witnessed the event, but whether the blade was cut by first or last truck remains uncertain.
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Charles Robinson
Alton
Wm. Robinson
Rutland
Santa Fe
Charles
Holt
The
Lou
Charley
Flaminio
Spires
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies Advise
Claiming deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh, the ad offers Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward for uncured cases. It urges sending for free circulars from J. Cheney & Co and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Tac
Star-Herald Wedding Announcements Printed Fast
The Star-Herald offers quick printing for wedding announcements and visiting cards including invitations, with options for short notice printing to meet deadlines.
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Star-Herald
Toluca Loses Fourth of July Baseball at Bartonville
Bartonville defeats Toluca 4 to 0 at Lacon with strong pitching and few costly errors. Toluca pitcher kept Bartonville batters in check until late. a couple of Toluca miscues helped Bartville plate three runs. Bethlehem lineup shows Bartonville with Hauesin Weber Powers Herman Kerker Hauk Trapp and others aiding the win.
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Toluca
Athletics
Bartonville
Lacon
Pattonsburg
Washburn
P&e
Hauesin
Weber
Powers
Herman c
Berker
Kerker of
Hauk Rf
Trapp
Zilm
Belle Cf
Koch
Spingler As
Arnold, Rf
Stars Fall To Washburn In Fourth Of July Baseball Clash
In Pattensburg the Stars of the city and Washburn played a nine inning game ending 10 to 8 in favor of Washburn. Umpire calls were contested and some players blamed stage fright from spectators including their lady friends. Toluca players listed as Olandero Wargo Ghig, Rachke Gardner Durham McCall Leige Boland with Washburn lineup and scoring by innings.
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Washburn
Pattensburg
Stars
Toluca
Olandero
Wargo
Ghigleri
Rachke
Gardner O
Durham
McCall
Leige
Boland
Minonk
Steward
Wee Blackie
Kleen
Flegsner
Kirk
Stupeck
Wyleski
Kedwich
P Tota
Toluca Stars
McGonnigal
C. Boland
Gardner Leisge
Rachke C
Ghiglerie Ss
Wargo P Metal
Death on the Santa Fe Tracks Near Leeds
The body of Homer Akers aged about 24 was found on the Santa Fe tracks near Leeds last Friday morning by train crew No. 7. An inquest was held in Venona, and letters in his pocket identified him. Akers had visited his brother in Rutland the previous evening and planned to travel to Streator. foul play was suspected though the cause remains unclear. He had nearly $20 in his pockets and had lived near Rutland, working as a farm hand for John Lindgren.
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Homer Akers
Santa Fe
Leeds
Toluca
Venona
LaSalle County
Rutland
Streator
Homer
Kentucky
Rutland Four
John Lindgren
Kidney Pills Cure Rheumatism and Heart Disturbances
Do not overlook rheumatism that settled in the heart. Foley Kidney Pills tone up kidneys to keep blood free from poisons and uric acid crystals causing rheumatism and urinary issues. Sold by Foster Drug Co.
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Foster Drug Co
Obey that impulse to take Foley Kidney Pills
An advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims the pills cooperate with nature, offering healing, strengthening, and tonic benefits and encourages purchase via Foster Drug Co.
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Foley
Nature
Foster Drug Co
For Sale 1913 Motor Cycles and Boats
Advertisement offers brand new 1913 model motorcycles and boats at bargain prices with easy monthly terms. Includes used motorcycles and a payment plan. Write with a stamped reply and send to Lock Box 11 Trenton Michigan.
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Trenton
Mich
Your Invitation to See The Motion Pictures At New Theatre
You are invited to take a good peep and judge for yourself. The Motion Pictures plays are right for all ages and tastes. A splendid selection of famous films is recommended for you and your family at The New Theatre 5c and 10c.
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New Theatre
Court House Notes from the Democrat Cir Court
Court records show Ward and Skelton confessing in a private banking case against A J Sivell. Real estate transfers list multiple property deeds in Lacon Wenona Toluca and nearby towns. marriages licenses issued for Carlson Smith Moffet Extrem Litchfield Wells. guardianship petitions and bonds set for several minors including Isabelle Thomas and Lizzie Thomas. Estate matters include Reicherdt final settlement proof, appraisers appointed, and conservator Theodore Bickerman notified for a hearing.
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Alfreta Ruff
N. B. McCartney
Charles Reicherdt
Theodore Bickerman
Ethel Blackstone
Guardian
Paul Lewis Hodge
Minor Gauardian
Ralph D. McCulloch
Penants Promised Each Sunday by Chicago Examiner
Readers are urged to begin a penant collection with the Chicago Examiner promising a new penant each Sunday. The ad touts the pens as the best value for the money and invites inquiries at the Star-Herald office.
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Chicago Examiner
Star-Herald
Jackson The Home Furnisher Ad
When you buy furniture from Jackson the home furnisher you are assured of getting the best there is on the market and at prices that are right.
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Jackson
Cigar Ad Promotes True Stock and Central Life Contract
An advertisement from the Star Herald urges readers to consider a True Stock cigar and a Central Life contract. It features Barney Olander of Toluca, Illinois, and implies financial or life insurance-like benefits with the phrase you don’t have to die to win.
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Barney Olander
Toluca, III
Log Cabin Jubilee Singers at the New Theatre
The Log Cabin Jubilee Singers present a high class program of art and melody featuring five great artists. They perform character songs readings sketches in costumes and multiple vocal solos with impersonators and pianists. The show includes Old Black Joe Suwanee River Kentucky Home and other works as duets trios and quartets. Admission is 15 and 25 cents for Monday and Tuesday nights July 14 and 15.
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America
Williams
Mrs. Williams
Miss Tobias
Della Brown
Mr. Long
James Greig
New Theatre
Home Farm
Henry
Magnolia Farm
Illinois
Magnolia Township
Putnam County
Y. S. Glenn
T.S. Glenn
Cordilia Broaddus
Ellin Wilson
Annie Broaddus
A. P. Child
H. J. Child
Evening at The New Theatre Promises Wide Screen Offerings
The notice advertises a diverse slate from romance to realism with sea earth and air projections. It invites all ages to attend the New Theatre showing varied educational and absorbing subjects at 5 and 10 cents.
Chicago Newspapers Offered At Star Herald Office
The Star Herald office lists daily and Sunday Chicago papers available including Evening American Record Herald Inter Ocean Examiner Tribune. Papers delivered in the morning and evening with extra Sunday papers. office open all day. subscriptions accepted.
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Chicago
Star-Herald
American Record- Herald
Inter-Ocean Examiner Tribune
Dangers to Blondes and Sun Exposure
The article warns blondes face greater skin damage from sun and advises wearing hats and tinted glasses. It notes darker skin offers more protection and emphasizes precautions for fair complexions to prevent skin poisons and eye strain from strong seashore glare.
Baby Care Innovations Highlight Cozy Infant Garments
The article describes sleeping robes for babies up to two years in soft white elderdown wool with pink blue or white satin ribbons. It notes baby sleeping bags with hoods, folding rubber tubs on wooden frames for travel, decorative blankets with bears and other motifs, white enameled wooden play pens with animal designs, and washable cotton baby bath robes with quilted cheesecloth and ribbon rosettes.
The Tea Table Teas Up Pretty Handmade Tea Cozy
A guide to making elegant tea cozies to adorn the tea table. It describes decorative porcelain heads, silk fabrics, and lace trims, plus steps to assemble a dainty bodice like skirt and drawstring to fit a tea cozy. The piece promises stylish gifts and doll dressmaking appeal.
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Dolly Vardengs
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William H. Skelton
Ward & Skelton
A. J. Sivell
Willis H. Ford
Royal T. Eddington
Henry Cemetery
J. O. Hill
F. D. Williams
D. South
Emily C. Bragg
William H. E. Predmore
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Louiden
Fracis
Joseph Caponi
Dominick ‘Salvata
Eliza Jenneth Hunt
John J. Kanive
Bower R. Laughlin
Stella Patterson
Bond
Hartley Miller
Bertram V. Q. Smith
Varna
Jerome Howe
Edward O. Beder
Wenona
Cynthia VanHorn
Harry V.vanhorn
John A. Carlson
Mary H. Smith
Roberts Township
Francis B. Moffet
Florance V. Extrem
Rollin J. Litchfield
Haske E. Wells
Touca
Probate
Toluca Markets
Star Herald
Log Cabin Jubilee Singers
Chicago Papers
Young Glenn
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