Funeral for Robert M Gray Held Friday in Toluca
The funeral of Robert M. Gray, a Civil War veteran, was held Friday afternoon at the Christian church in Toluca with Rev. Miller officiating. Burial followed in Antioch Cemetery, under the care of the Lestant and Toluca American Legion posts. He died October 20, 1920, at age 82, leaving a son William and daughter Mabel, plus a brother Daniel and a number of relatives.
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Robert M. Gray
Toluca
The
Christian Church
Miller
Antioch
Lestant
American Legion
Rutland Post 92
Gs A. R
Mabel Oxford
William of
Lostant
Illiois
Mabel
Gardner
Thlinois
Orville Gray
Daniel
Lacon
Illinois
Wong
Card of Thanks for bereavement in Toluca area
The Gray family thanks friends for kindness after the death of Robert M. Gray and especially thanks the American Legion Posts of Toluca and Logtant. The note mentions Dodge automobile agency in Wenona Ill and a car for sale with contact details.
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Robert M. Gray
American Legion
Toluca
Logtant
Dodge Automobiles
Dodge
J. W
eGrath
Wenona
Ill
Sale of Geo Monser Co stock in Wenona Illinois
A. M. Record announces a sale of Geo Monser Co stock in Wenona Illinois starting Wednesday November 3. Dry goods and groceries will be sold at 33 1-3 to 66 2-3 cents on the dollar.
Marshall Putnam Farm Bureau Notes On Rock Phosphate and Wool Pool
Marshall Putnam farmers report rock phosphate orders with over 5550 tons delivered through the Illinois Agricultural Association in September. Prices rise though contracts protect users till January 1. Wool Pool participation by 7070 farmers graded for mill sale, with emphasis on growers shipping and financing their own sales to improve returns.
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Marshall-Putman
Marshall- Putman
Robert Kelly
Sparland
Herbert Doyle
A. R. Wright
Varna
E. R. Bumgarner
McNabb
Frank Ames
Rutland
John S. Bumgarner
W. G. Griffith
R. W. French Magnolia
Gilbert Ball
Toluca
Robert Kriste
Wm. Rithmiller
Toluca and
Caplain Lumber Co
Illinois Farmer’s Thru
Illinois Agricultural Association
Marshall-Putman Farm Bureau
John Turnbull
Speer
LaSalle County
Andrew Kelly
Henry
Iowa
Nebraska
Chauncey Ball
Chicago
Illinois
H. W. Milford
Seelig Dance at Jensen's Theatre Monday Night
Seelig dance event at Jensen's theatre on Monday night features Seelig's orchestra led by Milton Paxton singing. Spectators welcome.
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Jensen’s
Seelig
Milton Paxton
Sidelights on the League of Nations in Toluca
Frank J. Quinn of Peoria spoke on the League of Nations to a large crowd in Toluca last Thursday night. He urged the League as a non political issue aimed at ending wars and endorsed by many leaders and religious bodies. He warned voters to study the ballot carefully and cast votes independently without party pressure.
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Frank J. Quinn
Peoria
Toluca
League of Nations
Quinn
United States
Republican Land Democratic Party
Taft Supports League Outlook While Backing Harding Bid
In Chicago William Howard Taft defends Article 10 of the League Covenant while backing Harding to break Senate deadlock. He says the league promises peace though full goals may not be met, and emphasizes the council advises rather than commands. A few copies of the Covenant are available at the Star Herald office.
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William Howard Taft
United States
Chicago
League of Nations
Harding
Senate
Cox
Mr. Taft
League
Council of Conciliation
Association of Nations
Central
South America
Lincoln
Summer
Stevens Henry
Winter
Davis
Wilson
Troducers
League Or No
Star Herald
Earl Houston Campaign Visit Highlights Marshall County Ties
Earl Houston democratic candidate for Congress visited Toluca for several hours last Thursday en route to his Peoria home. He has campaigned across the district receiving encouragement and expects to win on election day. His years as deputy county clerk in Marshall County endear him to voters who know him as an efficient official. He still claims Wenona as his home and relies on Marshall County support.
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Earl Houston
Congress
Peoria
Earl
Marshall County
Wenona
Peter P. Hupprich Sr Dies After Illness in 1920 Toluca
Peter P. Hupprich Sr a well known Toluca resident died October 23 1920 in a Peoria sanitarium after a stroke earlier that year. The funeral at St Ann is to be held October 26 with C O F pallbearers and out of town attendees listed. He leaves eight children two wives and several siblings.
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Peter P. Hupprich
Toluca
Peoria
St. Ann’s Church
Father Walsh
St. Ann’s Cemetery
T. C. Slattery
John Leonard
Frank Slapinski
Frank Arnold
A E. Tracey
Jas Gerth
America
Iowa
Oelwe
Clara Schmillen
Peter
Charles
Anthony
Lizzie Wise
Peoria II
Oelwein
Hupprich
Ill
Mary Melody
Wenona
III
Marie
Clinton
Pete Ohligschlager
Charles Peters
Specimen Ballot Preview for Next Tuesday Election
The issue presents a specimen of the ballot for the upcoming election with local emphasis on a governor race. It notes a split likely among Republican Small Democratic Lewis and Farmer-Labor John H. Walker who is known as a miners union leader and state president.
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Small
Lewis
John H. Walker
Farmer-Labor
Walker
Toluca
Community thanks for support during Hupprich illness and death
Mary Huppprich expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after the illness and death of Peter P. Hupprich. Special thanks to the local lodge of the C O F and donors who provided auto service.
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Peter P. Hupprich
Mary Hupprich
Charles P Green Seeks State Attorney Post At Toluca Visit
Democratic candidate Charles P. Green visited Toluca last week to rally support. He declares the voters are the jury and expresses confidence in winning election day. He portrays himself as competent and worthy of the office.
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Charles P. Green
Toluca
States Attorney
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Ball Home
The Christian Church Missionary Society will meet at Mrs Chauncey Ball's home Friday afternoon November 5 at 2 30. Mrs Frank Skelton is leader. Members will share missionary news and discuss The New Emphasis on Knowing the World. All welcome.
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Society of the Christian Church
Chauncey Ball
Frank Skelton
Countywide Republican tour planned across Marshall County
A Republican countywide automobile trip will start Friday at 8:00 in Henry, visiting every town and ending at Toluca at 5:30. A large meeting in the evening will feature candidates for Congressional, senatorial, state and county offices and other speakers. Smoke Micelle cigars featured.
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Marshall County
Henry
Toluca
Hippodrome Theater Weekly Program Highlights
The Hippodrome presents a five day and Sunday week with Wanda Hawley in The Waring a six part feature and King Baggott in Hawks Trail episode 14 two parts eight reels on Thursday. Friday and Tuesday shows closed. Saturday features Kitty Gordon Mandarins Gold with Snub Pollard comedy. Sunday Corrine Griffith The Tower of Jewels seven reels plus two reel comedy. Monday Better Times Brentwood picture by King W Victor and Eddie Polo in The Vanishing Dagger episode 6 two parts seven reels. Wednesday Sylvia Breamer Robert Gordon in The Dawn six parts Pa feature and Jack Dempsey in Daredevil Jack episode 4 two parts eight reels. Matinee 2:30 pm only one show in afternoon. Special features and comedies every Sunday.
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Wanda Hawley
King Baggott
Kitty Gordon
Snub Pollard
Corrine Griffith
Vitagraph
King W.victor Greater
Eddie Polo
Sylvia Breamer
Robert Gordon
Jack Dempsey
Toluca HI Notes Senior Class Elects Officers
The senior class of 1921 met and elected Erma Happley as President Pauline Rithmiller as Sec Treas They kept purple and gold as class colors. The basketball team reorganized under coach Mr Swanson and will begin practicing with several games planned.
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Erma Happley
Pauline Rithmiller
Treas
Wright campaigns for State Attorney in Toluca visit
States Attorney candidate Judge Wright of Lacan, a Republican and former Marshall county judge, campaigned in Toluca early this week. He served in the Spanish American War and later as a first lieutenant in Troop L of the 1st Illinois Cavalry. He also taught six years on the Lacon Union schools board, five as president. Vote for him for States Attorney.
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Wright
Lacan
Toluca
Marshall County
Maine
Ft. Sheridan
Illinois
Lacon Union Schools
Adv
The Miracle Man Catch Lines Power and Betrayal
In a stark vignette, a man endures torture as Hell rises within. A melodramatic note questions profit and loss of love, with lines on straightness, temptation, and moral double cross. Rose is depicted as straight and desired, reflecting gender dynamics and coercive pressure.
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Rose
Grimley
Baby Boy Born to Joliet Couple Mr and Mrs Clarence Wilson
Mr and Mrs Clarence Wilson of Joliet welcome a baby boy born last Friday morning at their home. Mrs Wilson formerly Miss Neva Wilkenson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gallagher of Toluca. This is the first baby in the household and the family expresses much rejoicing.
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Clarence Wilson
Joliet
Wilson
Neva Wilkenson
John Galghter
Toluca
Gallagher
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John Rolinski
Jensen’s Theatre
Robert McClure Gray
Allen
Linda Gray
Ala Rose
Indiana
James
William
John
Joseph
Robert
Elizabeth
Samuel
Sarah
Cincins
Viksburg
Cincinnati
Lacy R Ill
Geo. Monser Co
A. M
Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau
Seelig Dance
Mexico
Houston
Peter P. Hupprich, Sr
Hippodrome Theatre
the Miracle Man
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