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Newspaper
Toluca Star Herald
Location
Toluca, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
1
Two longtime Bell Plain residents are mourned in death notices. Marie Winkel nee Wichmann, born in 1836 in Germany, died at 88 after a life of farming with Carl Winkel. Christopher Rinkenberger, Civil War veteran, died at 75, survived by eight children and noted as Bell Plain’s last Civil War veteran. Funeral details and local church services are noted.
Hugh Gallagher died at his Dana home on Saturday morning after a long cancer illness. J. W. Winans took the remains to Paul Florin’s undertaking parlors in Rutland. Rev. A. J. Pitman conducted the funeral at Rutland cemetery Sunday afternoon. Gallagher, born in Ireland about 75 years ago, spent decades in Dana Rutland Lacon and Henry near the Illinois river. He lived a roaming life, trapping, fishing, selling remedies, and often using a wagon as his home. He left about twenty-five dollars, with county funds to cover funeral costs. He was a familiar figure to longtime residents.
Charles Ohligschlager of Tolueg marries Mil dred Chalfant of the same city on a Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. parsonage. Rev. L M Thompson officiates. The couple plans to live in Indianapolis after a hopeful voyage into married life.
Three March Sundays feature Anne of Green Gables Rough Riding Romance and Shepard of the Hills with Last of Duanes following. Isis promises Sunday comedy tangents while Realart showcases Erstwhile Susan. Shepard of the Hills adapts Harold Bell Wright novel in ten parts with Dorthy Philips in The Right to Happiness slated later.
The Philip DiVenti Barber shop reopens with Angelo DiVenti in charge inviting old and new customers to visit. A full line of cigars tobacco and birth cards available at Star Herald office contact. Located one door south of the Post Office in Toluca Illinois.
Best Auto Store promotes the new Willys Knight as one of the best cars on the market and invites buyers to see demonstrations of its merits.
The Toluca girls host a St Patrick’s Dance in the Club Hall on Wednesday night March 17 1920. Shinmack’s Jazz Orchestra provides music. Admission 1.10 dollars. Dancing runs 8 30 to 12. Everyone invited.
Official publication of the condition report for Toluca State Bank Toluca Illinois filed with the Auditor of Public Accounts of Illinois as required by law The document records financial status at close of business February 28 1920 and summarizes assets liabilities and disclosures as per statutory audit requirements.
The document records Chauncey P Ball taking an oath as a notary public on March 5 1920 in Toluca markets Illinois Marshall County with official seal and certification.
The notice lists the deceased’s wife and children and mentions six grandchildren living nearby. It names two sisters Mrs. Minnie Zilm of LaRose and Mrs. Sibyl Noll of Eooria, plus two brothers Charles of Peloria Ill and August of Tacoma Washington.
The Hippodrome announces a weekly program from March 13 to March 18 featuring Hale Hamilton in Full of Pep, Harold Lloyd comedies, Madge Evans Home Wanted, Ruth Roland Tigers Trail, Marjorie Wilson Every Womans Husband, Mae Murray The Big Little Person, and Harold Lloyd Spring Fever. Matinees at 2 80. Admission five and eleven cents. Music by Wurlitzer organ.
The Speed Boys lost to a Peoria team as local bowlers missed their usual high scores. Capt Whettal's squad won all games of the evening while the Married Folks enjoyed a Tuesday night on the Johanas alleys.
An examination for teachers will be held in Lacon Illinois on March 18 and 19. The new law, effective last July, requires applicants for a second grade certificate to complete at least two years of work in an accredited high school. W E King County Superintendent.
An ad shows P H Reesberg opening a tailor shop in the Sosh building offering a full line of patterns. He will be in To luca Sunday and Monday.
Mato Yuranic aged 55 a Toluca area section hand on the Alton died Saturday morning March 6 after a flat car was pushed into a broken rail. He jumped losing his balance and was struck by the car. He died at Toluca hospital. He was born in Austria lived in Toluca about 20 years and planned to return home. Funeral at St Ann's church Monday at 2:30 led by Rev Father Walsh with burial in St Ann's cemetery.
Bob Garrells and Ralph Campbell farm the Skelton place south of Toluca. Four young horses vanished after a fence hole allowed escape but were later found in a distant corn crib eating left over shelling corn. The scare ends with a relieved smile.
Botany class studies the onion this week while Supt. King visits the high school and speaks on ideals to the student body. Seniors cover for Mr McLarmarh during his absence as Toluca fails to win at the district tournament in Peoria. County tourney set for Lacan on the 18th and 19th.
Bennington township tax books at Citizens National Bank Toluca accept 1919 taxes with receipts issued. All personal taxes must be paid on or before March 10, 1920. L. N. Osborn, Co Treasurer and Collector.
A producer announces a large delivery of poultry and hog feed including Red Dog flour middlings shorts and brand along with Second Clear flour. BEN ZIMMERMAN urges customers to compare prices and shop now.
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