Toluca dominates county meet in baseball and track
Toluca wins gold county baseball 11 to 0 over Lacon, while Lacon tops in track events led by Joe Dice and James Hoswell. Toluca claims two cups and several medals but Lacon takes overall track advantage. commencement exercises follow with diplomas to be presented at Jensen's Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Lacon
Con Bunch
Juca
Joe Dice
James He
Mariotti
Joe Dicenzo
William Hosn
Faustino Mariotti
William Well
James Hoswell
Joe L
William H
James H
James
Joe D
Paul Craig
Joe
Crai
Emma Juers
Sparland
Ames Farm Shows Soil Gains With Clover and Phosphate
The article highlights Ames farm practices using limestone, sweet clover, and phosphate on black clay loam to boost yields, noting seven tons of alfalfa per acre last year and 20 inch clover by May 28. It also mentions the Farm Bureau claims service and local Toluca carnival activity with wrestling bouts featuring Chas Nordholm and Jack Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Department of I. A. A
Marshall Putman Farm Bureau
Illinois Agriculture Association
Lee
John Quasey
Farmh Bureau
Chicago
Sudan
V. C. Field
Toluca
Santa Fe Ave
Jack
Nordholm
Howard
Selby
Toluca Woman Pays Fine for Herding Cattle on Highways
A Toluca citizen paid a fine this week before a Justice of the Peace for herding cattle on the streets and highways. The notice warned that persistent offenders would be prosecuted, and this case marks the first payment of a fine with more likely as violations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Wenona Dollar Day Includes Band Concert
Wenona business men co operating sponsor another dollar day on Wednesday June 9. Watch for the big circulars and join the event to enjoy an evening band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Peterson Bros Toluca Mower Repairs and Sharpening
Lawn mowers repaired and sharpened by Peterson Bros blacksmiths in Toluca offering expert service for lawn tools and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Bros., Blacksmiths
Toluca
Transactions From the County Capitol Notice Board
County records list marriage licenses for Dogglas Hawse and Reba Blunk of Henry and Frances H. Durham and Theresa E. Farley of Toluca. Real estate transfers include deeds between Stinger and Deffenbough, Agnew and Peter, and Foster family quitclaims. Estates and court orders address inheritance taxes guardianships and hearings with dates in 1920 reference. Cards and notices appear at the Star-Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dogglas Hawse
Reba Blunk
Henry
Frances H. Durham
Theresa E. Farley
Toluca
Frank Stinger
Edward Deffenbough
Lacon
Sisters' School Closing Exercises at Jensen's Theatre
The Sisters' School presents closing exercises on Wednesday June 16 1920 at Jensen's Theatre Toluca for the benefit of the Sisters' School. The program includes choruses, piano solo, comic dialogue and selections with named participants and scenes listed, with admission 40 cents for adults 20 cents for children and reserved seats 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen’s
David Salomone
Anna Flaminio
Mabel Keiken
Mas Rhearer
Charles Cassell
Hawaian Moon- Tis Cleite
Thelma Scott
Abou Ben Arhem
Angelo Milano
Elta Volker
Edna Isom
Edith Happley
Elizabeth Pozzi
Milford Arndt
Joseph Rocci
Ima Marshall
Christina Henn
Frank Mariotti
W. E. King
Jensen’s Theatre
Edna Arnold
Ellen Vespalass
Maurice Pozzi Heeteraental
Louise Castelli
Joseph Vallino Glass
Maude Shreve
Jensen's Theatre
Toluca
Mildred Schwidersid
Bernice Majewski
Mrs. Green
Rohdo Brillante
Spano Weher Mae Swartz
Foster’ Drug Store
Water Rent Past Due Notice From City Treasurer
Pay water rent for the quarter ending May 1st immediately to avoid water shut off. Arrears must be settled with Q. L. Bunn or J. Leonard, City Treasurer. Water rents due in Tohoica or local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. L, Bunn
J.leonard
Ho Tohica
Death of Julia Troiola at 14 After Sudden Illness
Julia Troiola aged 14 years and 20 days died Friday after a one day illness shock to her parents and friends. Funeral Sunday at St Ann's Church with Rev Father Walsh, Bernardi's band leading the procession and eight girl friends as flower girls. She was the daughter of Angelo and the late born in Toluca and attended school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Troiola
St. Ann’s Church
Father Walsh
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Bernardi
Angelo Troiola
Toluca
Interesting notes of the Christian Church
Sunday June 6 a Y M C A speaker will address young people about work for the welfare of men. Final action on dismissing the preacher will occur next Sunday morning at the usual service. The Y man will discuss July announcements. The C W E M meets at Mrs Cora Beckworth home Friday at 2 pm with program and luncheon. Sunday school should be made big. Thos Martin superintendent. C H Shipplett pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Beckworth
Thos, Martin
C. H. Shipplett
University Scholarship Examination to be Held June 5 1920
The annual University Scholarship Examination will be held at the Court House in Lacan on Saturday June 5th, 1920. There are two forms of these scholarships, one for county scholarships and one for General Assembly Scholarships. The examination will run from 8:30 a m until 5:30 p m. W. E. King County Supt. Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Lacan
General Assembly
King County Supt
Paid Special Tax Names From City Treasurer List
The city treasurer’s paid special tax record lists Wheel Tax payers including Fred Bernardi Cicciarelli Bros H N Carmon W J Thomas J W Curley Ora Clanin Primo Marchesi Mrs Anna Fahy John Gannon Chris Cofford Pat Curran Constance Julian and Tom Murphy restaurant patronage with amounts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bernardi
Cicciarelli Bros
H. N. Carmon
W. J. Thomas
J. W. Curley
Ora Clanin
Primo Marchesi
Anna Fahy
John Gannon
Chris Cofford
Pat Curran
Constance Julian
Tom Murphy
Community High School Board Election Yields 739 Votes
Saturday's board election produced 739 total votes with Dominick Turigliatti 411 J L Du Plain 456 Henry Keedy 450 Roy Haswell 445 A B Carruthers 419 Peter H Staab 259 James E Hatton 255 Dr Rob Peterson 419? 0? William Burroughs and William Vosberg among the roster. Next Jensen's dance set for Monday night June 7. Smoke Micelle cigars 10 and 1b e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community High School Board
Dominick Turigliatti
J. L. du Plain
Henry Keedy
Roy Haswell
Band Concert Opens Toluca Season June 10 1920
The first band concert of the season will be held in Toluca next Thursday evening June 10 1920. Local musicians invite residents to attend and enjoy an evening of selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Hippodrome Theatre Weekly Program
Weekly schedule features Mildred Harris in For Husbands Only and a Harold Lloyd comedy on Thursday. Friday closes. Saturday Hale Hamilton in The Four Flusher with a Harold Lloyd short. Sunday Miss Crusoe and an L-Ko two reel comedy. Monday Mae Murray in What Am I Bid and The Midnight Man episode No. 8. Tuesday Josselyn s Wife with The Masked Riders episode No. 9. Wednesday The House of Hate with a Triangle feature. Admission ranges 5 to 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Harris
Jewel
Harold Lloyd
Hale Hamilton
Metro
Virginia Hamond
Miss Crusoe
Mae Murry
James J. Corbette
Bessie Barriscale
Jossellyn
Robertson-Cole
Pearl White
Antonio Moreno
Funeral service for Christina Nelson in Toluca area
Christina Nelson died May 25 1920 at Bartonville state hospital age 61. Her funeral will be at Lenz Bros. with Rev D G Davis in charge. Interment in new addition Lacon cemetery. She leaves three sons August John and Walter, all farmers in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Nelson
Lenz Bros
D. G. Davis
Congregational Church
New Addiiton
Lacon
Sweden
Nelson
Bartonville
Donaldson
Lacon Journal
Toluca
Minnesota
Resignation Tendered by Toluca Pastor Shipplett
Rev. Shipplett pastor of the Christian church in Toluca for several years submitted his resignation at last Sunday's service, requesting relief from duties on July 1. He and Mrs. Shipplett have made many friends here and will be missed. He has accepted a call to serve in Hume, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipplett
Christian Church
Toluca
Toluca Clean Up Notice Demands Litter Removal
Citizens urged to clear rubbish from premises and alleys at their own expense. If not cleaned, action follows. Chm Candido Flamino, Toluca Broad of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Ice Cream Social at Shaws Point School Lawn
An ice cream social will be held on the lawn of Shaws Point School, one and a half miles west of Varna, to benefit the school. The event takes place Tuesday evening June 8 with invitation extended to all, organized by teacher Hisie Holz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaws Point
Varna
Hisie Holz
Cross Roads Store to Open Soon at The Little Store
The Little Store at the Gross Roads will be open and active in a few days. Watch for an official announcement about the opening and business hours.
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COUN
Mary
Carol
Arta
Harmonia
Penelope
Adelaide Stablum
Ellen Vespa
Cecilia Daly
Louise Elli
Esther Litchfield
Lena Valesano
Mabel Johnson
Bill ‘Esday
Custer’s . Ince
Devar
Princess Taiing
Chi
Our Eight
Han
Call of Mutt & Jeff
Avery Tradevike & Son
Toprogram
Henry A. Agnew
Peter Peter
Santa Fe
Carey M. Foster
Albert Wilber S. Foster
Evans Township
Albert Foster
Lydia E. Regenold
George E. Pace
City
C. E. Spangler
Brassil
Bell Plain Township
Henry Cemetery Association
B. F. McBride
Henry Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery Association
Henry Yaeger
Calvary Cemetery
Probate
Theodore IF
Lash
George E. Foster
Charles Holmstrom
James B. Harris
Guardian
B. W. Wright
Virginia C. McVickers
Star-Herald Office
Havens All
Elsles School
Bun O'S
Josephine Lupan
David Dobbs
Paul Peasents
Beverly Lushington
Rose Benkoski, Bertha Lakemper
Processional Marcha
Ruth Shanklin
Albert Flaminio
Gerald Hines
Andrew Yager
Lucille Blazina
R Malawsaki
Benkoski
Lakemper
Supan Schwiderski
C. Pozzi, Jr
Auiga
M. Donnelly
Mrs
Margaret Fahy
Mamie Laftin
Veees
Seelig Dance
Jensen
Hippodrome Theatre
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