Toluca Wins First County Meet Amid Tight Contests
The Marshall county Literary and Athletic meet in Venona saw Toluca and Wenona vie in relentless events. Toluca won the baseball final 1–0 over Wenona, then routed Wenona 14–8 in a Sunday season opener at the new ball park.
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T. H.S
Venona
Marshall County
Varna
Henry
Wenona
Spariand
Washburn
Toluca
Lacon
Barney Ghigleri
Clayton Foster
George Blackman
Helen Siewers
Henry Ist
Eva Spray
Carrie Lenz
Kemp
Statler
Babington
Sparland
Hacker
Belsly
Kern
Hanley
Kemp Wenona
Lacan
Freddie Johanas
Beware of Mercury in Cattarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
Caution against mercury containing catarrh ointments and recommending Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Promotes genuine product and price 75 cents per bottle. White Pearl theatre advertises three reels of latest photo plays nightly.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
White Pearl Theatre
Local Notes On Builds, Firms And Accidents
Mike Fox plans a new residence B Anchicks nears completion of a store H V Alexander to start a Varna newspaper Devlin Coal Co contracts seventy west side houses Bach and Jensen blacksmiths dissolve partnership Jensen to run business Woodmen Lodge organizing meeting held New lodge planned Harry Dumas and Griffith ride to Toluca by bicycle Griffith injured four miles from Toluca. a rig was sent for him Ex Alderman Harry Fletcher suffers injury while digging a well rope breaks at about go feet leaving him badly bruised
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B. Anchicks
H. V. Alexander
Varna
Devlin Coal Co
Bach and Jensen
Jensen
Harry Dumas
Heenans
Mr. Griffith
Streator
Toluca
Griffith
Harry Fletcher
Barney Connell
Local Warmer Almanac News Item
May 22 1903 notes Mrs Geo Conrad dangerously ill west of town City Marshal Monari builds new house on Topeka Ave Grandma Twist returns home after prior injury Burglars steal a pair of trowers and 25 dollars from James Bertha Colored trains rerouted due wreck on Three and C A railroad at Streator to Peoria branch via Santa Fe TM and N to Custer
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Geo. Conrad
Monari
Topeka Ave
James Bertha
Streator
Peoria
Santa Fe
Custer
Herman the Great and Company at White Pearl
The world’s greatest wizard Nephew Herman the Great and Co brings mystic feats and the little artist Prince Ludwig to the White Pearl theater for three nights May 26 27 and 28. Admission 10 and 15 cents. If not pleased tell the manager and spread the word.
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Herman the Great
la Petite Gladys & Co
Prince Ludwig
Tom Thumb
White Pearl Theatre
Herman the Great & Co
Doctor notes kidneys and bladder treatment for women
A family doctor says women often seek help for female trouble but improve when treated for kidney and bladder issues. He endorses Foley Kidney Pills as the best and safest medicine for such times, noting they are tonic and quick in results, sold by Foster Drug Co.
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Foster Drug Co
Pasini Bakery Sells Goods Noted as Very Good
The Pasini bakery offers a selection of pastries praised for quality and taste. Local customers praise the bake shop for consistent results and appealing selection.
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Pasini Bakery
Court House Notes From The Democrat Circuit Court
William Duke trading as Duke Bros sues Peter Weat. Barnes and Magoon represent plaintiff. William D. Tinkham appears for va Dudley F. Martin. Trespass case with B W Wright for plaintiff. Calvin M. Robinson vs Charles Reeser Cynthia Dixon and David Dixon. Bill to foreclose mortgage. Wright attorney for plaintiff.
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William Duke
Duke Bros
Peter Weat
Confession Barnes
Real Estate Transfers List of Property Conveyances
Angelo Pendergnana and wife transfer lots 5 and 6 in block 75 Duggan's subdivision to Santa Fe first addition Toluca. W A Knap transfers lot 81 block 1 Breadmoore to M L Coan. William L Bell and wife transfer lot 17 block 5 La Rose to Henry Zum. Walter Burnett and wife transfer a 5 rod wide strip off the west side of section 12 La Prairie to William McCartney. Stephen Morrell and William Morrell and wife transfer lot 14 block 19 Varna to Susie White.
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Angelo Pendergnana
Peter Rocel
Duggan
Santa Fe
Toluca
M. L. Coan
Breadmoore
William L. Bell
Henry Zum
la Rose
Walter Burnett
William McCartney
Sec
la Prairie
Stephen Morrell
William Morrell
Susie White
Block 19
Varna
Probate Court Notices From Local Estates
Probate actions listed include petitions for will probate for Mary A Bedford and Alma Mutton with hearings set for June 9 1913 and June 1 1918 respectively. Other estates report inventories final reports oaths bonds and discharge of executors including John Daub Mary C Ames Sarah A Titus Anton Ehringer Daniel Thomas James Hartley Alonzo Foster and related entries.
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Mary A. Bedford
John Daub
Mary C. Ames
Sarah A Titus
Anton Ehringer
Alma Mutton
Deceas
Daniel Thomas
James Hartley
Alonzo Foster
W. L. Foster
Toluca Sewer Construction Bids Sought
City of Toluca invites bids for three sewers with profiles on file. Projects include 12 inch North Main sewer from Atchison Ave to Frat St about 405 ft, 8 inch West Santa Fe sewer from alley in block 74 to Cedar St about 276 ft, and 10 inch sewer in alley of block 72 from Atchison Ave south to alley about 210 ft. Bids due by June 3 1913. City Clerk Stephen Ponich notes right to reject any bids.
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City of
Toluca
City of Toluca
North Main Street
Atchison Avenue
Santa Fe Avenue
Cedar Street
Weat
Stephen Ponich
Timber land sale near Streator for 40 to 80 acres
Seller George Swartz invites inquiries for 40 to 80 acres of timber land in Streator Illinois. Leave orders at the Star Herald office for delivery of Chicago papers to any part of the city.
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George Swartz
Grove Street
Streator
Ill
Star- Herald
Chicago
Two Fast Foot Runners Toluca Race Showdown
The town notes a sprint between Jose Bozarth and Louis Owarth near Frank Ball's livery and Peterson's saloon as Jose burst ahead, Louie dropping after two blocks. A prior wager on Jack Carroll is withdrawn as the locals claim Toluca may boast two top speedsters.
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Jack Carroll
Jose Bozarth
Louis
Owarth
Jack
Frank Ball
Peterson
Jose
Louie
Toluca
Neck of the Woods
Chicago Papers Available at Star Herald Office
The Star-Herald offers Chicago newspapers including Evening American Record Herald Inter Ocean Examiner Tribune along with Extra Sunday papers. Office open all day, subscriptions accepted, papers delivered every morning and evening.
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Chicago
Star-Herald
American Record- Herald
Inter-Ocean Examiner Tribune
For Sale 1912 Overland Touring Car with Extras
One 1912 Model 5 passenger Overland touring car for sale. 45 horsepower fully equipped with 2 extra tires Klaxon horn and more. Recently overhauled and guaranteed in perfect order after 8 months of use. Interested parties call 2606 Rural Route Toluca Ill.
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Toluca
Ill
Miners Examining Board Meets Monthly in Aimone's Hall
The Miners' Examining Board of Marshall County will hold regular sessions on the first Wednesday of each month at Aimone's Hall in Tolocain. Signed by President John Proctor and Clerk Gro. Cokes. Subscribe for the Star-Herald.
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Marshall County
Toloca
Aimone’s
Johon Proctor
Gro. Cokes
The Family Disgrace and the Impostor's Tale
A Detroit Free Press excerpt shows a family scolding a boy for perceived disgrace and worn clothes. It contrasts a harsh chorus of judgment with Edgar A. Guest’s reflection on social shame and a Kansas City Star anecdote about credulity in business.
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Jes
Edgar A. Guest
Detroit Free Press
Like Father Like Son A Prideful College Return
William returns from college in flashy clothing and is denounced by his father as a fool while the neighboring major compares him to his own father from twenty years earlier. The boy claims pride in the parallel, saying his father was just telling him so.
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William
London
Team Work Won’t Help When Horses Pull Against Each Other
The article notes that efforts fail when horses pull in opposite directions, undermining teamwork and progress. It emphasizes collective alignment and shared goals to move forward effectively.
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Board of Trade
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