Rolinski Post to Open Club Rooms This Summer
The John Rolinski Post No 440 of Tohica Illinois will meet at City Hall on August 2 1920 to elect delegates and discuss plans for the American Legion hall opening aimed for August 15 State Commander Milton J Foreman will attend as will other state officials The club will accept new members with blanks available at local banks and a yearly fee of 10 payable in two installments The club rooms will include a reception area a slum pool and billiard room and upstairs library smoking room and a bath facility
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rolinski
Tohica
Ill
Chicago
American Legion
Milton J. Foreman
American Legion Post
Walter Curley
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Toluca
E. J. Lorenzoni
Disarge Camp
Florida
The
Pasquale
Flaminio
State Bank
Elmer J. Henn
Citizens’ National Bank
Isis Theatre Announces August Week Show Lineup
Isis Theatre ends July run and opens August schedule with Eugene O'Brien on August 2 and Lassie Hayna on August 4. J Warren gan August 5, Harry Morey August 6, Tom Mix August 7, Doris Kenyon August 12, Wanda Hawley summer appearances, and Realart comedy Miss for a June released six reels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Toluca
Eugene O’brien
Lassie Hayna
J. Warrengan
Harry Morey
Daredevil
Doris Kenyon
Wanda Hawley
Realart
Middlings Shipment Buyers Market Prices Cited
A shipment of middlings arrives as buyers note market prices. The piece lists middlings at 3.60 dollars per unit and hay at 225 dollars per hundred, with references to Ben Zim Bon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Zim- Bon
Used kerosene fire burns Mrs. Ciney Arnold terribly
Mrs. Ciney Arnold of this city suffered severe burns Thursday morning after attempting to start a fire with kerosene in a cook stove. An explosion and flames burned her clothing and she was rushed to aid as physicians treat serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciney Arnold
Red path Chautauqua Opens In Lacon With Bohumir Kryl
Lacon hosts a six day Red path Chautauqua featuring Bohumir Kryl and his band in what may be the region’s largest musical event yet. Kryl will conduct afternoon and evening concerts Friday with a mix of ragtime and classical pieces including descriptive numbers. Saturday evening offers the roadcast of Her Husband's Wife, presented by three noted actors formerly with Guy Post and William Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath Chautauqua
Lacon
Bohumir Kryl
Sousa
Chicago
Guy Post
William Hodges
Hawk's Trail serial at Hippodrome delights crowds
King Baggot stars in The Hawk's Trail De Luxe serial with Grace Darmond and Rhea Mitchell at the Hippodrome. Critics hail it as highly entertaining with exceptional acting across ten roles and promise 15 thrilling chapters over 15 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Baggot
Grace Darmond
Rhea Mitchell
Legion Adjutant Seeks Victory Medal Names
J Walter Wink announces all Legion members must send their name and army rank at discharge by August 15. Names will be forwarded.
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J. Walter Wink
Brother Killed in A Mine At Benld Ill
Pete Baldini about 40, brother of Steve Baldini of this city, died Friday July 28 in a Benld Illinois mine where he worked as a driver. He died after being caught under a trip about nine in the morning. Funeral services were in Benld Sunday July 25 with burial there. He had lived in Benld two months, previously from Livingston Illinois. He leaves two brothers Steve of Toluca and Cisto of Stonington and a sister Mrs Malina Ferry of Starkville Colorado. The brothers and wife attended the funeral and the sister arrived late from Colorado. Steve and wife then accompanied Baldi n i to Stonington for a days visit. the sister joined them on the train and the reunion was joyful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Baldini
Steve Baldini
Benld
Ill
Livingston
Toluca
Cisto Baldini
Stonington
Malina Ferry
Starkville
Colo
Cisto
Steve
Beald
Colorado
Old Country
Mr. Baldini
Toluca Barbers Establish New Hours and Prices
Toluca barbers announce new hours and prices effective August 2. Monday and Tuesday close at 6 pm, Wednesday to Friday close at 7 30 pm, Saturday at 10 30 pm. Haircut 50 cents, shave 25 cents. Toluca Barbers Local Union No 140.
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Toluca
Toluca Barbers
United Cigar Store Agency Expands Toluca Inventory
The United Cigar Stores Agency in Toluca reports daily new customers drawn by a broad selection of cigars in various shapes sizes and prices. The shop carries an expensive line of United Cigars and brands like San Felice Owl's La Azora and Havana Ribbons with many others. A complete line of cigarettes and little cigars is kept on hand and specials include five cent cigars. A profit sharing coupon is offered with each purchase and Saturday promotions award double certificates with every dollar spent, limited time. Joe Voorhees acts as agent.
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United Cigars
Toluca
San Felice
Owl’s
LaAzora
Red Dot
Harvester
Cinco
Robert Burn’s
la Perpeoncia
Havana Ribbon
Mi Sello
Zanwill
United Cigar Stores
United Cigar Store
Joe Voorhees
Meeting at La Rose for Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau
The Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at LaRose on Friday night July 30 with Farm Advisor Fuller in charge. All invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall—Putman Farm Bureau
LaRose
Fuller
Local Auto Dealer Sells Several New Cars
E G Leisge reported busy sales with buyers including Wm Vosberg who bought a Hupmoble Frank Fecht who purchased a Mitchell H P Jensen who took an Overland Four Wm C Rithmiller who bought a Hupmobile and Ralph French of Mag nelia purchased a Republic truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Leisge
Wm. Vosberg
Frank Fecht
Mitchell
H. P. Jensen
Overland
Wm. C. Rithmiller
Ralph French
Magnelia
Republic
Hay for Sale and Ice Cream Social Notice
Announcement lists biweekly hay sales over ten weeks by J P Mathis offering No 1 alfalfa timothy clover and upland prairie at one dollar above cost. Also extends invitation to St Ann's church lawn ice cream social on Saturday August 7 with Bernardi's orchestra.
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Timothy Clover
J. P. Mathis
St. Ann’s Church Lawn
Bernardi
Foley Kidney Pills Aid Weak Kidneys for Health
Mark Good health seems out of reach when kidneys are overworked or diseased. The text promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Foster Drug Co as aid to filter poisons and impurities, relieving sore joints, backache, and rheumatic pains.
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Foster Drug Co
Transactions From the County Capitol 1919 Notices and Deeds
A county court records multiple real estate transfers and probate actions. Deeds include Henry Cemetery Association to Ab ram Shorts and others and several quitclaims and warranties across Ve ona Varna Toluca and Santa Fe additions. Probate matters cover estate settlements guardianships and minor court proceedings with hearings and orders through August 2 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter G. Venturi
John W. Crew
Henry Cemetery Association
Abram Shorts
Henry Cemetery
Trustees of Peoria Baptists Association
Magdelina E. Harwood
City of Lacon
Mabel O. Mattson
John Edward
Selma N. Nelson
City of Venona
Charlotte A. Maleham
Minnie A
A. W. Miller
Varna
Sevilla S. Scherer
David G. Ruble
Santa Fe
Toluca
Seelig Dance Night Announced for August at Jensen Theatre
A newspaper notice urges readers to renew subscriptions in advance and invites attendance at a Seelig dance on Monday night in August at Jensen Theatre. The brief item emphasizes prepayment and event timing.
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Jensem Theatre
Illini Post No 254 forms in Magnolia community pushes post progress
The American Legion Illini Post No 254 formed by McNabb and Magnolia veterans outlines its purpose to uphold the Constitution, foster Americanism, honor wartime memories, and aid local civic life. Funds from community support buy Hannum property on Main Street for club rooms with a library run by the Women’s Auxiliary and a children friendly lawn. A dedication follows after remodeling with a charity dance August 2 at Wolf’s Hall in McNabb featuring Hoffmans Orchestra from Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
United States of America
McNabb
Magnolia
Illini Post
Main Street
Hannum
Woman’s Auxiliary Unit
Wolf’s Hall
Hoffman
Peoria
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Ohligschlager
Last Sunday residents celebrated Mrs. Pete Ohligschlager with a home surprise. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Ohligschlager of Lacon Mr and Mrs Oligschlager of Toluca and Mr and Mrs Baldwin of Indianapolis Ind. Pete Ohligschlager Jr of Chicago could not attend.
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Pete Ohligschlager
John Ohligschlager
Lacon
Oligschlager
Toluca
Baldwin
Indianapolis
Ind
Turner Announces Candidacy for Representative Seat
Charews M. Turner declares for the Republican nomination for Representative in the 16th Senatorial District subject to Republican voters at the September 15 1920 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charews M. Turner
Dangerous Waters and Love Defender at Hippodrome Week
The Hippodrome presents weekly programs with William Desmond in Dangerous Waters in five parts on Thursday, plus the last episode of Masked Riders. Friday closes, Saturday features The Little Scout and a Snub Pollard comedy, Sunday showcases The Love Defender with June Elvridge Frank Mayo and Madge Evans in five parts along with Hank Man two reel comedy. Monday offers Heart of Juanita with Michelena and The Midnight Man episode 12 in two parts. Tuesday is closed, Wednesday stars Jane Miller in The Unbroken Promise in five parts with King Baggott in Hawks Trail.
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William Desmond
Paul Blackton
Hallmark
Snub Pollard
June Elvridge
Frank Mayo
Madge Evans
Hank Man
Michelena
Juanita
Robertson Cole
Jane Miller
King Baggott
Old Time Courtship Echoes in Rural Memoir
A reminiscence contrasts strict early marriages with modern delays. It notes rural brides wed around eighteen, while today women delay or decline matrimony, joking about social scandal and the era’s changing norms.
Fishermen Return After Delightful Wisconsin Trip
Fishermen Rolly Litchfield and Oscar King of this city B Thomas of Rutland and E Visserste of Minoak returned last Saturday from a fishing trip to Wisconsin. They report excellent fishing with three meals a day of fish though they struggled to change shirts because fish bones stuck through their backs.
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Rolly Litchfield
Oscar King
B. Thomas
Rutland
E. Visserste
Minoak
Wisconsin
Broken Arm Incident In Toluca Area
Fred Winter, son of Mr and Mrs Jay Winter north of Toluca, broke his right arm last Thursday night while cranking an automobile to attend a band concert. The injury occurred when the engine back fired, causing a fracture just above the wrist. He was taken to Streator Friday for X rays before setting the bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Jay Winter
Toluca
Death of Mrs Anna Burns at Spring Valley Hospital
Mrs Anna Burns of La Salle died Wednesday at Spring Valley hospital after illness. Funeral services set for Friday at nine in Spring Valley. She leaves two sons Gardner and Thomas and was well known in Toluca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Burns
la Salle
Nice
Ellen Scullans
Toluca
Spring Valley Hospital
Spring Valley
Gardner
Thomas
Shackelton Seeks Republican Nomination for 16th District
John E. Shackelton of Cornell Livingston county announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative in the 16th Senatorial District. Primary election set for September 15, 1920. The Star-Herald offers cards for Congratulation wedding and sympathy notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Shackelton
Cornell
Livingston County
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Rolinski Post Notes
Isis Theatre
Hippodrome Theatre
Benld, Ill
LA Rose
Adda J. Rowe
Estate of America
F. Morgan
Thomas Cain
Ellen C. Blaim
Forrest Rowe Kocher
Jacob Kocher
Sparland
Marshall County
Illinois
Dema Mae Lane
Mary E. Howard
Girls’ Industrial
Bloomington
Ward
Theodore Bickerman
Luella Conrad
Guardian
Enoch Ruch
Christie H. Pearl E. Louis
Irene E
Alice M
Alma M. Ruch
Christie H. Ruch
Anna Ruch
Illini
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