Class of 1920 Remembers Eight Years of School Life
The Class of 1920 recounts its eight-year journey from the first divided room in 1906 to high school graduation. It mentions teachers Miss Daugherty Drain Scullans Reitz Roberts McFarland O Beirne Kelly Slattery Nichols Condee and others, notable events, and the ten members with distinct nicknames and futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Daugherty
Marshall
Miss Kelly
Miss Slattery
Joseph Pozzi
Glen Peters
Tree of Knowledge
F. W. Nichols
O’ Beirne
Condee
Fidgar Nichols
Mt. St. Clare Academy
Sophmores
Herbert Carruthers
McLammarrah
F. W. Nicholas
Edgar Nichols
New Novelty Store Opens In Toluca Neighborhood
The new Novelty store is now ready for business offering cigars tobacco candies chewing gum stationery and other goods. H A Agnew invites patronage from customers at the Old Electric Lights building on North Main Street Toluca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Agnew
North Main Street
Toluca
Swartz Announces Silk Finish Flour Sale Plan
Fred Swartz states he will have a car of Silk Finish Flour in about ten days and will sell it at 14.50 per barrel. He also offers middlings at 3.65 per hundred weight, guaranteeing the flour to be equal to any flour produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Swartz
Vote on Free Textbooks in District 112 Schools
A petition to adopt free text books was filed with the Board of Education clerk. On June 26 the election for the Board president will be held and the proposition will be voted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Farrington to Speak in Toluca on June 30
Frank Farrington state president of the United Mine Workers will address a Toluca gathering commemorating the Toluca Co operative Society anniversary. The event, planned for Jensen theatre Wednesday night June 30, is expected to draw a large crowd from Illinois labor circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farrington
United Mine Workers
Toluca
Toluca Co-operative Society
Farrington
Jensen Theatre
Illinois
Murty Fahy Appointed U S Commissioner
Judge Louis FitzHenry of the federal court named Murty M. Fahy of Springfield United States commissioner at Springfield to succeed D L Griffin who resigned. Fahy, son of Representative Michael Fahy of Toluca Marshall County, has many friends in Peoria and Toluca welcomed the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis FitzHenry
Federal Court
Murty M. Fahy
Springfield
United States
D. L. Griffin
Fahy
Peoria
Michael Fahy
Toluca
Marshall County
Ben
General Assembly
Murty
Shriners Picnic Draws 20000 to Peoria Joyful Day
The Mohammed Shrine Picnic Edition reports 20 000 attendees in Peoria enjoying lemonade ice cream and a wide array of foods and entertainments. Toluca guests included Mr and Mrs E G Ball Emma Mae Ball R D Ball J L DuPlain Oscar King and Leo Rosefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Toluca
E. G. Ball
Emma Mae
R. D. Ball
J. L. DuPlain
Oscar King
Leo Rosefield
Toluca Couple Wed in Ottawa Illinois Ceremony
Miss Bessie Condee daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Condee Mt Sterling Illinois and Walter E Skelton son of Mrs Henrietta Skelton Ottawa were united in marriage at Ottawa Illinois on June 7. The bride taught at Toluca High School for four years. The groom is a Toluca native and traveling salesman for an autotire firm formerly involved with the Overland garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Condee
A. E. Condee
Mt. Sterling
Illinois
Walter E. Skelton
Henrietta Skelton
Ottawa
Toluca
Autotire
Overland
Star Herald
Conductor James Ryan in Critical Condition
James Ryan of this city is reported to be in critical condition after a stomach operation was delayed at Streator hospital. He has been employed as conductor on the local branch of the Alton and Toluca friends hope the illness is not as serious as feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryan
Streator
Toluca
Ryan
The
Alton
First Concert by Bernardi’s Band Thrills Local Audience
Bernardi's band gave the season's opening concert on the bank corner last Thursday night. People from near and far attended and enjoyed the music, which was described as excellent as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernardi
Cross Roads Store Opens at Evans Station
The Cross Roads Store at Evans Station is now open offering a full line of staple and fancy groceries. Cards of all kinds including congratulation wedding convalescent and sympathy are available. Patronage solicited by T. M. Hall. Star-Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Evans Station
T. M. Hall
Star-Herald Office
Dr J W Potts of Lacon Dies at 75 in 1920
Dr. J W Potts a noted Lacon physician and father of Dr Frank Potts of Toluca died at his home in Lacon on Sunday June 18 1920 at age 75 years 28 days He practiced medicine for about forty eight years and is survived by his wife and son Interment was in the Lacon mausoleum on Monday June 14 1920 Toluca relatives attended the funeral including Mr and Mrs W W Twist and daughter Mae Mrs Lou Hallowell Mrs Gaylord Ball Mr and Mrs Gallon and Mr and Mrs John Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Potts
Lacon
Frank Potts
Toluca
Potts
Indiana
Minoak
Ill
W. W. Twist
Mae
Lou Hallowell
Gaylord Ball
Gallon
John Foster
Regular Christian church services and events noted
Regular services set for next Sunday at 10:00 with Sunday school at 11:00 and evangelistic preaching at 7:30. Mr and Mrs Shipplett hosted Elder J D Williams and wife at Pattonsburg last Tuesday. Anti Cant class met at teacher Mrs Lou Du Plain’s home with fifteen young ladies including Miss Erma Clifford from Kansas and two former members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Shipplett
J. D. Williams
Pattonsburg
The
Lou du Plain
Erma Clifford
Kansas
Irene Jensen
Leota McCulloch
Millionaires Top Babe Ruth Local Nine 10 to 5 on School Ground
Pete Gabrick’s Millionaires defeated Babe Ruth’s team 10 to 5 in a Sunday showdown on the school grounds. The roster lists Millionaires: Kresl Rolinski Gabrick Rolinski Aimone Gabrick Kress Johanas Rossi and others with Rolinski catching. Babe Ruth’s lineup includes Mariotti Bernardi Johnson Hoswell Peterson Shanklin Zinzen and Peterson with N Zinzen pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Gabrick
Millionaires
Peterson Bros
Babe Ruth
Pete
FF Kresl
C. Rolinski
P. Gabrick
T. Rolinski
C. Aimone
Joe Gabrick
A. Kress
F. Johanas
J. Rossi
Battery
P. Rolinski
F. Mariotti
F. Bernardi
Pat Johnson
J. Hoswell
L. Peterson
P. Flaminio
Wesley Shanklin
W. Shanklin
H. Peterson
Nick
Illinois Commission Probes Miner Explosive Costs in New Wage Pact Climate
In New York a miners wage contract funds an Illinois inquiry into the cost of explosives used in coal digging. The panel includes Coal Operators and Miners representatives from Canton Collinsville Hillsboro Auburn and other districts. The aim is to curb rising explosive prices amid miner complaints. Also noted are gifts to an orphanage totaling about 400000 and a fatal plane crash in Cleveland injuring another crew member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Illinois
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
Rice Miller
Hillsboro
Coal Operators’ Association
H. C. Perry
Central Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
B. G. Solomon
Auburn
Miners’ Representatives
George L. Mercer
Canton
T. J. Reynolds
Collinsville
Joseph Somers
Benton
Michael Fitzpatrick
Lockport
Will and Grundy
Trachoma Declared a Reportable Disease in Illinois
Springfield Illinois June 14 1920 Trachoma is widespread in Illinois and is a reportable disease in sixteen states Illinois being one of them An eye clinic was held at Mt Vernon with involvement from the University of Illinois State Department of Public Health and other groups A survey will follow to examine the territory and establish a permanent clinic to treat those found with the disease The report notes sixteen existing cases in Mt Vernon and six new active cases and stresses the need for prevention and public health action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Edward F. Glaser
San Francisco
Southern Illinois
Mt. Vernon
University of Illinois
State Department of Public Health
State Department of Public Welfare
Illinois Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Notice to Wool Growers Shipments From Magnolia and Henry
The Marshall Putman Farm Bureau announces two wool shipments from Magnolia on June 25 and from Henry about a week later. Wool will be transported by car to the National Wool Warehouse and Storage Co in Chicago. Pooling is open to members and nonmembers. Wool receipt at Magnolia is available all day June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Putman Farm Bureau
Magnolia
Henry
National Wool Warehouse and Storage Co
Chicago
Farm Bureau
Marshall—Putman
Saloon Licensing Battle Divides Cook County Aldermen
Tie between Cook County minors liquor dealers and aldermen challenges a city license fee proposal of 200 dollars on near beer. If saloonmen push a nominal fee, the council license commission’s plan to raise 600 thousand dollars yearly from remaining saloons could fail. An injunction was granted in Rock Island county against chiropractors practicing illegally, urged by Attorney General Brundage and the state Department of Registration and Education. John W. Bunn, longtime Springfield leader and Lincoln ally, dies at ninety five. he helped move troops in the Civil War and led business and Republican circles. Birth cards are advertised at the Star-Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County’and Minors
Brundage
State Department of Registration and Education
John W. Bunn
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Bunn
New Jersey
Illinois Watch Company
Marine Bank
Springfel
John W. Bunn & Co
Selz Schwab & Co
Chicago
Republican State Committee
Yates
Cairo
Star-Hrald
Spite of Seville and Her Mistake Featured at Hippodrome Week
Hedda Nova stars in The Spite of Seville in six parts with Harold Lloyd comedy reel program Admission 5 and 11 cents. Evelyn Nesbit and Russell Thaw appear in Her Mistake five parts along with Snub Pollard and a 7 reel program. Matinee 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
Evelyn Nesbit
Russell Thaw
Hallmark
Princilla Dean
Rollin Sturgeon
Baynard Veiller
Law
James J. Chett
Adission
Bessie Barriscale
Robertson Cole
Harry Meyer
Ruth Stonehouse
Paul Panz
Dissolution of Partnership at Reesberg and Baril Tailor Shop
Public notice states on June 16 the partnership Reesberg and Baril dissolved by mutual consent with Barile withdrawing. P H Reesberg continues the business from that date as The Tailor by Trade inviting past customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reesberg & Baril
Barile
P. H. Reesberg
P. H. Reesbhrg
Marriage of Margaret Marcelli and Edward Bartolomucci
Miss Margaret Marcelli and Mr Edward Bartolomucci were married at high mass on Wednesday morning with Rev Father Walsh officiating. Attendants were Filomena Flaminio and Frank Delgrossi. The bride is skilled in household arts and the groom works for Toluca Coal Co. Congratulations pour in from friends and the Star-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Marcelli
Marcello Marcelli
Edward Bartolomucci
Anna Bartolomucci
Father Walsh
Filomena Flaminio
Frank Delgrossi
Toluca Coal Co
Star-Herald
Surprise birthday for Elder Shipplett at Long Point event
Last Saturday June 12 Elder Shipplett pastor of the Christian church celebrated his birthday. Guests arrived at the parsonage after a ride with Gaylord Ball. Families of Ball Chauncey Raleigh Ball Mr Jonas Ball Mrs M Beckworth and Mrs Mason attended. Ladies provided supper and a well laden table. Mrs Gaylord Ball supplied the cake with angel and devil's food. An auto trip followed the meal and all enjoyed the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Shipplett
The
Christian Church
Arriy
Gaylord Ball
Gaylord
Chauncey
Raleigh Ball
Jonas Ball
M. Beckworth
Mason
Long Point
For Those Nasty Summer Colds
An irritating bronchial cough disrupts sleep and saps strength. Foley's Honey and Tar soothes raw membranes stops tickling and eases wheeze for colds and coughs with no opiates. Chil Foster Drug Co.LAWN M Have your lawn and sharpened at blacksmiths, otuep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Chil Foster Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mabel Johnson
Cecilia Daly
Louise Castelli
Esther Litchfield
Maude Shreve
Adelaide Stadium
Lena Valesano
Joseph Vallino
Maurice Pozzi
Ellen Vespa
NEW Novelty Store
Toluca Markets
Pres. Farrington
Murty Fahy
U. S
Hippodrome Theatre
Francis McDonald
Tony America
Pearl White
Antonio Moreno
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