Notes From The Christian Church Activities
Rev Shipplett and wife attended the Inter Church World Movement Convention in Chicago. A church meeting will be held March 15 at 3 PM in the parlor to discuss Loyal Women. Choir rehearsals and an Easter Cantata proceed with Miss Mae Twist and Miss Leta Litchfield at the piano. A social followed recent rehearsals. Young people class, taught by Orville Litchfield, enjoyed a gathering at Miss Ethel and Leta Litchfield home. W C T U meets at Mrs Shipplett's Tuesday night 7 20 with a social after program. Bible School 10 00, preaching 11 00, Christian Endeavor 7 00, preaching 7 30, Thursday Ladies Aid.
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Rehersal
Orville Litchfield
Ethel
Leta Litchfield
Local Nuptials Tie Hazel Biederbach to Fred Juers
Miss Hazel Biederbach of Laura Indiana and Fred H Juers of La Rose Illinois wed recently at the bride’s parents home in Laura. They plan to establish a home in La Rose after their household goods arrive. The bride is well known locally and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Juers Toluca, has served as Santa Fe agent at La Rose. Friends extend congratulations.
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Hazel Biederbach
Laura
Inl
Fred H. Juers
la Rose
Henry Juers
Toluca
Santa Fe
Republican Caucus in Bennington Township
The Republicans of Bennington township will hold a caucus in the Jensen theatre on Saturday night March 20, 1920 at 7 00 for nominating township officers and transacting other business as may come before the meeting. By order of Committee.
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Bennington Township
Jensen Theatre
Tailor Opens Shop in Sosh Building Toluca
P H Reuesberg announces permanent relocation to Toluca and opens a tailor shop in the Sosh building offering measure made suits, a full line of patterns, and cleaning and pressing prompt service.
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Toluca
Sosh
P. H. Reuesberg
Easter Ball Proms by Royal Neighbors at Jensen Theatre
The Easter Ball will be hosted by the Royal Neighbors in the Jensen theatre with Shimack's orchestra of Streator providing music.
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Royal Neighbors
Jensen Theatre
Shimack
Orchestra of
Streator
Birth and Wedding Announcement Cards Preview
The Star Herald highlights new birth and wedding announcements with decorative cards and envelopes for use in celebrations. Readers are invited to explore designs suited for babies and weddings within the community notices.
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Star Herald
Toluca Markets Offer Fresh Produce and Eggs
Local market items include corn varieties labeled yellow and white, fresh eggs, and butter. Buyers encounter prices and product descriptions amid market chatter and vendor offerings.
To Luca City Council Sets Water for Volker
The To luca city council met on March 16 1920 with Mayor Turigliatti presiding Roll call showed aldermen Blazina Wells Mariotti Valesano Antonacci present Absent Ruble The minutes of March 2 were approved and William Volker granted water Miscellaneous bills paid including labor blacksmith sewer and pump repairs totaling 1540.99 The council adjourned with Mayor Turigliatti and City Clerk Matt Pavletich signatories.
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City of
Toluca
Turigliatti
Blazina
Wells
Mariotti
Valesano
Antonacci
Volker
Chas. Huprich
Melody
Amos Clanin
S. Delladio
John Clanin
Wm. Volker
D. Turigliatti
Matt Pavletich
Bank Vault Dynamited in Chillicothe Robbery
Five men blew the Truitt Mathews bank vault last Saturday but fled when the fire whistle sounded. They moved toward Joliet and Toluca, with two arrested in Toluca after quick Rutland telephone reports, while notes of soap purchases and meals pepper the tale.
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Truitt, Mathews & Co
Chillicothe
Santa Fe
Joliet
Atreator
Toluca
Streator
Flaminio
Rutland
Gary
Newton
Peoria
No. 5
Melody
Murphy
This Should Interest Other Women
Mrs L Gibson of La Junta Colorado shares kidney trouble symptoms including backache and tiredness. She reports Foley Kidney Pills provided quick help and urges readers to buy now through Foster Drug Co.
Hippodrome Theatre Weekly Program March 20 26
Weekly program lists shows at the Hippodrome from March 20 to 26. Features include Viola Dana in Some Bride and Harold Lloyd comedies, The American Way with Dorothy Green and Arthur Ashley, and Ruth Roland in The Tigers Trail. other titles include The Invisible Hand and The Unpainted Woman with additional co features and two reel comedies. Closed days noted for March 23 and 26.
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Viola Dana
Metro
Harold Lloyd
Dorthy Green
Arthur Ashley
Antonio Moreno
Ruth Roland
J. Barney Sherry
Gloria Swanson
Mary MacLaren
A Jewels
Democratic Caucus in Bennington Township Plans
The Democrats of Bennington township will meet in Palumbo's hall on Saturday night March 20 1920 at 8 00 for nominating candidates for township offices and related business by order of Committee.
Shepard of the Hills and Dauns Show at Local Theatre
The theatre lists Shepard of the Hills on Sunday March 28 and Last of the Dauns with Wm Farnum on Sunday April 11. Also noted is Tom Mix in Rough Riding Romance on Sunday March 21 with Sunshine comedy Dabbling in Society.
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Shepard
the Hills
Dauns
Farnum
Tom Mix
Woman’s Friend Sand Prescription Skin Tonic Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes a large bottle labeled as Sand Prescription for skin care. It claims to treat blackheads eczema and rough skin and offers a 50 cent trial bottle.
Have Your Liberty Bonds Exchanged
A Toluca Illinois bank urges bondholders to exchange temporary Liberty 4% bonds for permanent issues. Last coupons due dates listed: First Liberty 4% Dec 15 1919. Second Liberty 4% Nov 15 1919. First Liberty 4% due June 15. Second Liberty 4% due May 15. Third Liberty 4% due March 15 this month. Bring bonds to the bank, beware improvised exchanges, look for red letter skeleton text. The Citizens National Bank of Toluca offers exchanges.
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Sam
Liberty
Citizens National Bank, Toluca
Iil
Local Feed Supplier Announces Large Shipment and Prices
BEN ZIMMERMAN promotes a big shipment of feed including Red Dog flour middlings shorts and brand plus Second Clear flour and invites customers to check current prices.
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Ben Zimmerman
Public Bank Condition Report for First State Bank Magnolia IL 1920
Official publication detailing the February 28, 1920 financial condition of First State Bank at Magnolia Illinois as submitted to the Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts under law.
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First State Bank
Magnolia
State of Illinois
Transactions From the County Capitol Mar 1920 Notices and real estate transfers
Marriage licenses list Toluca and Varna residents. Probate and circuit court activity covers estates of Rowe, Grove, Nagel, Vail, Ryan, Juranic, Jones, Sparr, and others with hearings set, letters issued, and admin appointments. Real estate transfers include multiple warranty and quitclaim deeds in Evans Hopewell and Henry townships to John N. McCuskey and others.
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Antonio Discosare
Nuzia Chiola
Toluca
Sherman V
Otto Sonwald
Homer Barney
Amelia Grove
J. H. Magoon
Venona
Illinois
Illinois Central Railroad Company
F. W. Potter
Matt Juranic
Barney J Ghiglieri
Joseph Nagel
Sarah Vail
Sarah M. Taylor
I. W. Potter
Daniel D. Ryan
John E. Ryan
A. D
William Burroughs
Ellsworth Keedy
Wm. Daly
W. Potter
Ellen Joyce
Chas. .Green
Ames L. Lenz
E. D. Redmond
Etters
E. D. Richmond
Carolne M. Jones
B. W. Wright
Rebecca Sparr
Barnese, Magoon & Black
A. E. Peters
John N. McCuskey
Evans Township
Nathan B. Thompson
Zula M. Wells
W. H. Thompson
Ernest T. Bendlin
E. G. Hultgren
Hopewell Township
Ada E. German
Andreas Linderer
Ada FE
Isabella Bobby
Fred E .Dawson
Barber Shop Reopens Under DiVenti Brothers
The Philip DiVenti Barber shop is reopen with Angelo Di Venti in charge and invites patrons to visit. A full line of cigars and tobacco is offered. The shop sits one door south of the Post Office in Touluca Ill and will host a homecoming at month end.
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Philip DiVenti
Angelo di Venti
Philip di Venti
DiVenti
New Willys Knight Promises Superior Auto Value
Best Auto Store invites buyers to inspect and test the new Willys Knight praised as one of the market’s top cars. Demonstrations highlight its merits for prospective purchasers.
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Willys Knight
Bennington Tax Books Available for 1919 Payments
The Bennington township tax books are at Citizens National Bank Toluca for payment of 1919 taxes and receipt issuance. L N Osborn County Treasurer and Collector.
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Bennington
Citizens National Bank
Toluca
L. N. Osborn, Co. Treas
Say It With Flowers Easter Flowers at Wenona Green House
Wenona Green House advertises a broad Easter flower selection including hundreds of Easter Lilies Cineramas and Easter Greetings. Local shop promotes variety for spring bouquets and gifting.
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Wenona Green House
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Toluca Markets
Ioe T.thomas
Hippodrome Theatre
Democratic
Caucus
Palumbo’s Hall
Isis Theatre Notes
Federal Reserve Bank Dee
Agae
Strane
G. A. Morphew
County of Putnam
Ollie V. Spencer
County Capitol
the Journal
Charles Kaifer
Petention
Elizabeth Kaifer
Theodore Kaifer
Ellen C. Blair
L. Agnes Smith
Guardian
NEW Willys Knight
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