Grim Reaper Claims His Own After Battle With Death
George E. Liston dies at 3 15 am after six years of illness at his Toluca home. Funeral from St Ann s church to St Ann s cemetery with large turnout. Survived by father, mother, brother James and sisters Mary Gertrude Mrs Shields of Rockwell City. Out of town mourners from Ottawa Millonk Ohio Gary Ind Freeport Bloomington Lostant Venona and more. Pallbearers include Donnelly Donnelly Voorhees Fay Scul lans Keitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Liston
George
Pen
James
Mary
Gertrude
John Shields
Rockwell City
St. Ann’s
Father Walsh
Father Dyer
Venona
Father Bickman
Rutland
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Altough
Toluca
Michael Noonan
Ottawa
Sarah Liston
Anna
A. M. Goodrich
Nell
Millonk
James Downley
Walter Grant Jr
Ohio, Il
Walter Grant
Lostant
Herald Liston
Freeport
Ill
Herbert Liston
Bloomington
Katherine Marshall
John McCormick
Gary
Ind
Emma Turner
John
Rose Monahan
Washburn
Frank Donnelly
Mike Donnelly
Joel Voorhees
Robert Fay
John Scullans
George Keitz
Card of Thanks from the Lisvon Family
The Lisvon family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during their sorrow and for the beautiful flowers contributed by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Lisvon
Leased Nelson Hotel by Mrs Cofford at Toluca
Mrs C Cofford, who has run the Nelson Hotel on East Santa Fe Avenue for years, has leased the property and will take possession on the 15th of the month. Harland, who had desired to run the hotel since J Dorsey retired, quit the business due to ill health and has not decided his next move possibly remaining in Toluca.
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C. Cofford
East Santa Fe Avenue
Thas
Nelson Hotel
Harland
J. Dorsey
Toluca
County Examining Board to Meet in Tolu I Aimone's Hall
The county examining board will meet in Tolu I Aimone's hall on the first Wednesday of each month. Officers include Joan Proctor, president, and K. Go. Coxesx, clerk, with regular miners examination orders issued.
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Aia
Tolui Aimone
Order of
Joan Proctor
Go. Coxesx
Family Reunion at The Pines Honors Rev Carrithers Birthday
A large Carrithers family gathering at The Pines hosted by Mrs Maria Ball celebrated Rev W P Carrithers of Saune min on his eighty fourth birthday June 6. Sixty five relatives attended including five of his children one grandchild nine nephews and nieces seventeen grand nephews and nieces and eleven great grand nephews and nieces. A lawn picnic followed with Rev Carrithers sharing the family history and toasts by Mrs C M Turner Judge C F H Carrithers and others eliciting fond memories and hopes for frequent reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Agard
Fairbury
Ill
Carrithers
J. H. Barnes
Washburn
Barnes
Roscoe L. Ball
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claim and Endorsed by Local Bank
A vintage testimonial-style ad offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases. It asserts F J Cheney's honesty and asks readers to contact the National Bank of Commerce in Toledo for verification. The pitch promotes internal use and lists Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Carney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Toluca City Council Adopts Sewer Construction Bid
In an adjourned June meeting Mayor Jensen presiding, Toluca aldermen Blazina Maccono Rusciolelli Berta Peterson vote to accept John Clanin’s sewer construction bid. Bills for Joe Vandereere blacksmithing and J E Simpson surveying are approved. council adjourns.
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City of
Toluca
Jensen
Blazina
Maccono
Rusciolelli
Berta
Peterson
Berry
John Clanin
Maccone
Joe Vandereere
J. E. Simp- Simpson
No Substitute For Foley Kidney Pills Praised
J F Wallich of Bartlett Nebraska claims Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble. He describes backache dizziness and pain extending to the back of the head before taking the pills. Foster Drug Co sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J.F. Wallich
Bartlett
Neb
Foster Drug Co
Were Found Guilty of Horse Theft in Pontiac Trial
Frank and Texas St. Clair were convicted by a Pontiac jury for stealing a horse from a Long Point farmer. Sentences ranged from one to four ten years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
St. Clair
Pontiac
Long Point
Recital by Miss Castelli In Streator Impresses Crowd
Miss Cencilia Castelli of Toluca gave a recital in Streator last Tuesday night. Three Toluca pupils Helen Renz Irene Jensen and Thresa Farley performed. The Free Press praised the event noting a lengthy program of about forty pupils held audience interest and Miss Castelli received roses and a small book in appreciation. The Streator Times highlighted Susie Sabo Irene Jensen and Theresa Farley for strong performances Rosinis Stabat Mater and other pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cencilia Castelli
Streator
Toluca
Helen Renz
Irene Jensen
Thresa Farley
Free Press
Snd-Times
Susie Sabo
Theresa Farley
Rossini
H. P. Jensen
Maren Farley
Had A Narrow Escape For Coal Shaft Driver
Frank Slapinski a coal shaft driver narrowly escaped serious injury last Saturday morning when his mule team rolled him under a coal car. He was dragged about thirty feet before the mules stopped after his lamp went out. Trap boy helpers freed him and he was found to have no broken bones but extensive bruises and scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Slapinski
Frank
Pekin Rainbows Defeat Toluca 10 to 8 in Sunday Game
Pekin beat Toluca 10 to 8 on local bail grounds Sunday afternoon. Pekin led from the start with two first innings runs and maintained the edge as Toluca struggled to connect with the ball. Lineups include Pekin Lowman Schroder Callahan White Albright Robinson Cook. Toluca L Gonnigale McNeish Ryan Leisge Arnold Ball Marshall Bastion Scott. Final score 10-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin Rainbows
Toluca
Pekin
L. Gonnigale
McNeish
R. Ryan
Ed. Leisge
Arnold
J. Ball
F. Marshall
Bastion
J. Scott P
Cook
Albright
Vedel
Graduation exercises at St. Joachim's Jensen theatre
Grand entertainment marks the close of St. Joachim's school with graduation exercises in Jensen theatre on Tuesday evening June 17. Tickets cost 25 cents with reserved seats at Foster's drug store available Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joachim’s
Jensen Theatre
Foster’s Drug Store
Toluca Highlights June 15 1895 Toluca Star Summary
H P Jensen opens new blacksmith shop in Toluca. Toluca defeats Lacon 28 to 8 in a ball game. Jim Carey and Robert Cox had a runaway on Santa Fe Ave. A Haungs buys Pete Murphy’s pop factory. Burglaries target D M Wood and W H Canniff residences. Toluca mayoral contest ended John Hines elected by six votes. Toluca to celebrate July 4. Mrs Conrad Sr dies and buried at Cumberland cemetery. Santa Fe railroad service disrupted by washouts in Kansas. Angelo Michelini and Albert Peterson purchase John Lappin furniture and undertaking business. Maurice Breen injured in bicycle accident near Henry Durham’s drag team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Michelini
Albert Peterson
John Lappin
Maurice Breen
Henry Durham
Maurice
Greig's New Theatre Opens with Modern Upgraded Front
James Greig opened a new motion picture theatre Saturday night beside Litchfield Bros hardware. The remodeled venue features elevated seating, opera chairs, electric lighting, plaster designs, and plans for a rear addition to host vaudeville. Builders John Gannon, Litchfield Bros, and Freddie Guibor earned praise for craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Greig
Motion Picture Theatre
Litchfield Bros
John Gannon
Freddie Guibor
Ohligschlager Baldwin Tie the Knot in Peoria
John B Ohligschlager of Peoria and Misa Clara Baldwin of Lacon were married in Peoria on Saturday June 7. The bride is daughter of Erwin Baldwin of Lacon and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Pete Ohligschlager living on a Toluca area farm. The couple kept plans secret and the wedding surprised friends in Peoria and Lacon. The Star-Herald offers congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Ohligschlager
Peoriia
Misa Clara Baldwin
Lacon
Erwin Baldwin
Pete Ohligischlager
Toluca
Avery
Lacan
The
Star-Herald
Court House Notes from The Democrat Marriage Licenses and Estates
Marriage licenses issued to Stanie F. Lisiecki and Frances Ambrose of Wenona. Transfers and filings involve multiple parcel deeds in Wenona and Sparland. Probate Court reports list notices of adjustment terms, inventories, final settlements, and administrator discharge for several estates including Horr Wals Wise Cartney Ames Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanie F. Lisiecki
Frances Ambrose
Wenona
Caroline Opelia Horr
Jas. Wals
Alfred Judd
Eliza S. Wise
Patrick Cartney
Patrick C. Cain
Mary
Ames
John C. Ford
Advertised Letters in Toluca Post Office 1913 List
Uncalled letters advertised at the Toluca Newfoundland Post Office on June 13 1913 include Lige Kinser Mrs Mary Katgon E F Pierce Antonio Picatti William Roders John Rodway B C Shepperd James Vandervoort D Turietiatt P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toluca
Lige Kinser
Mary Katgon
E. F. Pierce
Antonio Picatti
William Roders
John Rodway
B. C. Shepperd
James Vandervoort
D. Turietiatt
P. M
Commencement Exercises for St. Joachim's Parochial School
The commencement will be in Jensen's Theatre on Tuesday June 17 at 8 o'clock. The program includes choruses, solos, a drama titled School of Sorrows, and a series of scenes from New York 1784 to Trinity Church at Christmas. Graduating diplomas go to Rose Ehrnthauer Frances Schwiderski Elizabeth Leonard Ellen Gerth Marie Supan and others. Palmer Method diplomas awarded to several students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joachim’s Parochial
Jensen’s
Irene Senninger
Frances C. Schwidersk
Marie Supan
School OF Sorrows Dramatics
Lady Washington
Freeeenye
Gerth
Mrs Carroll
Elizabeth Leonard
New York
Ella M. Gerth
Minnims
Trinity Church
Marie B
Supan Sonng
Elsie Blazina
Judith
Mamie
P. T. Walsh
Rose M. Ehrnthauer
Frances C, Schwiderski
Elizabeth A. Leonard
Ellen Marcella Gerth
Marie Bernice Supan
Rose M. Ehrnthaller
Frances C. Schwiderski
Mary Berry
Anna Vespa
Olive Ehrnthaller
Suburban Newspaper Ad Promises Home Made Taste Cake
An ad-market pitch for the Star-Herald promotes a home style cake with a price claim and invitation to subscribe. The message emphasizes value and flavor and ends with a personal name John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted as Morning Star Medicine
By the end of June Mars Venus Saturn and Jupiter will be morning stars but Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is the Star medicine for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. A June cold may develop into bronchitis or pneumonia without Foley's. Sold by Foster's Drug Co.
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Mars
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Foley
Foster’s Drug Co
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Grim Reaper
City Council
Grand Entertainment
Jim Carey
Robert Cox
Santa Fe Ave
A. Haungs
Pete Murphy
D. M. Wood
W. H. Canniff
Hennepin Court
John Hines
Greig’s
New Theatre
Peoria
John G. Palma
Tor Ralp D. McCulloch
Varna
Riddell
Robert S. Buck
Cotton’s 2d
Sparland
Toluca Coal Company
D. M. Stratton
Pices
Santa Fe
Touca
Ament
Ett
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