Toluca Post Eyes 200 Membership With Round-Up Plan
Local Post 183 200 goal in sight as Toluca District and nearby towns strive to recruit ex World War Vets. 188 members already, with four holdouts in Bennington Township and Toluca’s district showing high participation. A big Peoria Round-Up event features speakers Cholomely Jones and National Commander D’Olier among others.
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Toluca Post
Bennington
Therr
Thee
Toluca
LaRose
Varna
Rutland
Tom Dick
Harry
Peoria
American Legion
Cholomely Jones
War Risk Bureau
D’olier
Foreman
Alton
Marshall County
Leo G. Hana
Lacon
William J. Gerardo
Anthony L. Buchan
The
Legion
Wink
Milton J. Foreman
Community High School Board Election Notice
Notices posted for five board of education members of the Community High School District. Election held Saturday May 29 from 2 to 6 pm. Candidate petitions must reach the county superintendent ten days before the election.
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Board of Education
Confirmation at St Ann's Church May 18
Confirmation services at St Ann's church on Tuesday May 18 will honor 125 children at 10:00 o clock with Bishop Dunne officiating.
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St. Ann’s Church
Dunne
Toluca Markets Grain Prices Mixed At Opening Trade
Market notes from Toluca show corn and oats trading firm while white and yellow varieties drift. Fresh bids appear for oats as traders weigh supply and demand signals in early session activity.
Interesting notes of the Christian Church
The district convention and church activities across Sterling Ottawa Sparland and Toluca are noted. Ministers Elder Kelch and Elder Shipplett exchanged pulpits, with plans for a Toluca conference. Children's Day exercises are set for the second Sunday in June.
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Shipplett
Christian Church
Sterling, Ill
Fred Garrells
The
Christian Endeavor
Ottawa
Rev
Day of Sparland
Pastor’s Association
Marshall County
Inter Church World Movement
Williams
Pattonsburg
Toluca
County Association of Ministers
Kelch
Dana
Davis Field Wedding Seals Vows At Davis Street Church
Miss Cuba Davis and Eugene O Neil Field wed at the Davis Street Christian church parsonage with Rev. R A Karaker officiating. Attendants were Eleanor Field and Sid Carrick. A dinner at Hotel Ottumwa followed, then a reception at the bride’s home. Out of town guests included Enoch Berresford and Frank Field. The couple left for a trip to Denver Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
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Cuba Davis
J. K. Davis
Wabash Avenue
Eugene O’neil Field
M. E. Field
North Wapello Street
Davis Street
Sid Carrick
Hotel Ottumwa
Enoch Berresford
Toluca
Ill
Frank Field
Burlington
F. H. Field
Chicago
Field
Denver
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Ottumwa Courier
Locating Long Lost Relatives In Lindsay California
Mrs Iva E Pullman of Lindsay California seeks the address of her uncle Mark Marshall and aunt Mary Green and would like to hear from anyone who knew W L Callender. Her maiden name was Callender and relatives lived in the area years ago. Readers with information may contact Mrs Pullman or leave word at the office for forwarding.
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Star Herald
Iva E. Pullman
Lindsay
California
Mark Marshall
Mary Green
W. L. Callender
Notice to Patrons of Confectionary Store
After purchasing A. H. Agnew's confectionary shop, P. H. Reesberg invites former and new customers to enjoy a fresh stock of candies, cigars, and related items.
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A. H. Agnew
P. H. Reesberg
Lawn Mowers Repaired and Sharpened at Toluca Blacksmith
Peterson Bros. blacksmiths in Toluca offer lawn mower repairs and sharpening services to keep outdoor equipment in top condition. Durable, local service for motorized and push mowers.
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Peterson Bros. Blacksmiths
Toluca
Raising Alfalfa and Lime Use Says Two Tons Not Enough
Henry III area farmer Harry Blackburn argues limestone improves alfalfa across 40 rods with heavy spot applications. He recommends at least three tons per acre, noting 90 to 100 pounds calcium carbonate per ton of alfalfa and cost comparisons favor limestone over seed. Marshall-Putman Farm Bureau endorses widespread liming for sweet soils and better winter hardiness.
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Harry Blackburn
Henry III
Marshall-Putman Farm Bureau
Isis Theatre Schedule Promises Classic Screenings
Isis theatre presents May 16 William Farnum in Wings of the Morning May 23 Constance Binny in Erst while Susan May 30 Tom Mix in The Feud Larry Lemons debuts a late comedy Sunday June 6 Dorothy Phillips in The Right to Happiness See it at the Isis theatre.
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Wm. Farnum
Constance Binny
Susan
Tom Mix
Larry Lemons
Dorothy Phillips
Isis Theatre
Marshall County High School Contest at Wenona May 21 22
The Marshall County High School Athletic and Literary contest will be held at Wenona on May 21 and 22 with preliminaries on the 21st and finals on the 22nd. Toluca fans are expected to provide strong support as our team aims to win. Smoke Micélle cigars, 10 and 15c.
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Marshall County
Wenona
Toluca
Fragmented court financial statement from Marshall County
A damaged OCR snippet shows a dated 1920 notary attestation by Chauncey P. Ball with figures like 35,000 and 56,000 linked to Illinois Marshall County. The readable portion includes a sworn statement and official seal notation.
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State of Illinois
of Marshall
Chauncey P. Ball
County capitol transactions of Henry county court and estates
Marriage licenses issued Edward Bartolomucci and Margar ita Marchelli Toluca. Probate and guardianship actions include will probate for John H Riddell estate with Edna Riddell letters and guardian ad litem fees. multiple estates, hearings, and orders for heirs, bonds, and claims. Real estate transfers involve several warranty deeds in Henry Venona Varna and related parcels.
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Edward Bartolomucci
Margarita Marchelli
Toluca
Circuit Court
John P. Danhof
Leonard Stinger
Margaret Clark Et al
Mary Ford
City of Henry
John H. Ford
Rose M. Krenz
City of
Henry
Josephine L. Taggart
M. J. French
Venona
John Henry Glasser
Pieto
Angelina Ruggeri
Village of
Varna
John H. Riddell
Fred W. Potter
Guardian Ad Litem
Andrew Riddell
Edna Riddell
Ames L. Lenz
Sparland Drainage and Levee
Marshall County
Illinois
John Shuber
Homer Barney
Guardian
John H. Arbogast
Thomas Cain
Mary A. Cain
Alfred E. Hoffert
Joseph J. Donnelly
Caroline Mohler
Joseph A. Ehringer
A. C. Drake
Vernon Buck
Hexter Bros
A. W. Bradford
M.D
E. L. Buchanan
Charles Kaiser
James A. Black
Ann E. Black
B. S. Harper
Proctor Copp Couple United in Rutland
Ralph Proctor and Sylvia Copp of Rutland were married at Sacred Heart church with Father F B Dickman officiating. The couple will live in Marseilles after a Chicago visit and have ties to the Copp and Proctor families.
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Ralph Proctor
Sylvia Copp
Rutland
Sacred Heart Church
F. B. Dickman
Agnes Malavich
August Breyne
Miss Malavich
Mr. Proctor
LaSalle
Illinois Central
Michael Proctor
United Stated Army
Improving W. C. Grigley In Toluca Train Accident
W C Grigley Santa Fe fireman improved today after Monday night train accident in Toluca. He partially recovered consciousness and spoke to friends from Chillicothe in Streator. He cannot explain the event. engineer reports hearing a fall and finding him unconscious with a deep scalp wound. Grigley, known in Streator, boards in Chillicothe while on route. Fort Madison hospital transfer planned but postponed.
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W. C. Grigley
Santa Fe
Toluca
Chillicothe
Streator
Grigley
Chicago
Fort Madison
Ind
Card Party at St Ann's Hall Hosts Fun and Prizes
The W C C F card party at St Ann's hall Friday night drew a large crowd with cards dancing music and lunch. Mrs O L Bunn won the $5 door prize. Frank Ehrnthauer Sr. took first in men's cards for a pair of coveralls. Miss Euseba Durham led among women for an apron. Consolation prizes included an egg beater, though the winners remain unlisted.
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St. Ann’s Hall
O. L. Bunn
Frank Ehrnthauer, Sr
Euseba Durham
Optometrist to Set Up Weekly Eye Clinic in Streator
W C Gilbert announces weekly Thursday eye examinations and glasses fitting at O L Bunn's furniture store in Streator Illinois. Services include drug assisted treatment of eye strain, lens replacements in old frames, and scientific eye exams. Office is Murray Building rooms 411 and 413.
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O. L. Bunn
W. C. Gilbert
Murray Bldg
Streator
Ill
Where Ma and Pa Going
A father tells his son to pray or go to heaven while the boy pleads to stay with his mother. The dialogue captures a child's resistance and the parents’ insistence on prayer.
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Harold
Toluca City Special Tax Due for Auto Parlor Payments
Special tax on auto dr ing parlors and related uses is due to Toluca. Payment may be made to C. L Bunn at his furniture store or to John Leonard, the city treasurer and collector.
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Toluca
C. L Bunn
John Leonard
Hippodrome Theatre Weekly Program May 18 Highlights
Weekly lineup for the Hippodrome features Monroe Sailsbury in The Sleeping Lion in 6 parts, Harold Lloyd comedy reels, Emmy Wehlen in The Belle of the Season, Earl Metcalfe and Virginia Hamond in The Battler in 6 parts, Antonio Moreno in The Invisible Hand, Bessie Barwiscale in Hearts Asleep, Masked Riders 6th episode, Jack Richardson in His Enemy The Law, Pearl White and Antonio Moreno in House of Hate, with Sunday admission 5 and 15 cents and night shows 10 and 15 cents.
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Earl Metcalfe
Virginia Hamond
Antonio Morneno
Bessie Barviscale
Robertson Cole
Jack Richardson
Law
Hallmark
Pearl White
Antonio Moreno
Right to Happiness at Isis Theatre May 17
A photoplay starring Dorthy Phillips arrives at the Isis Theatre on May 17. The feature portrays a pampered socialite and a child of the Russian soviet, challenging wage conditions and unsafe work practices.
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Isis Theatre
Dorthy Phillips
Allen Holubar
Miss Phillips
Universal
Favorite Players
William Stowell
Robert Andersen
Hector Sarno
Henry Barrows
Winter Hall
Margaret Mann
Stanhope Wheatcroft
Alma Bennett
Miners Board Meets in Toluca May 20 1920
The Illinois Miners Examining Board convenes in the Club Hall Toluca on May 20 1920 from 8 a m to 12 m Those seeking miners certificates should note the date and hours for the exam session.
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Illinois Miners Examining Board
Toluca
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Toluca Markets
Davis—Field
Isis Theatre Notes
Toluca State Bank
Bowe
Bette Nedee
Ball
Proctor
Copp
Hippodrome Theatre
Monroe Sailsbury
Harold Lloyd
Emmy Wehlen
Metro
Patrons of Public Service Company of Northern
Public Utilities Commission
Springfield
Public Service Company of
Northern Illinois
George R. Jones
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