Volume II.  The first issue on the microfilm is Volume II [2], Number 1, Saturday, October 3, 1896. An editorial on page 2 states “Another Volume Commenced Today. With this issue the Doings celebrates its first anniversary … [no other paper] has attained in one year such circulation as the Doings – 750 copies per week.”

 

Born on Tuesday [September 29th] daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Kremholz. Volume II number 1, Saturday, October 3, 1896.

Born on September 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Giffort, a seven pound baby daughter. October 3, 1896

J. C. Hess, the village trustee, entertained his nephew, Fred Bell, of Chicago. October 3, 1896

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Snow and children visited relatives in Aurora … [they] formerly resided [there]. October 3, 1896

William Benton of Aurora visited his son, E. [F.?] L. Benton of Hinsdale. October 3, 1896

Chas. Hooge and family have moved from Hinsdale to Louisville, Ken., … where they formerly lived. October 3, 1896

Professor William H. Garver and bride, principal of Brown’s Business College in Peoria, were guests of E. B. Needham Tuesday evening. His wife is the daughter of Mr. O. J. Bailey, the leading banker of that city. October 3, 1896

Mr. L. Muller and Miss May left Wednesday for Marysville Ohio where they will visit relatives. October 3, 1896

Mr. Robert Carlisle Sweatt and bride nee Miss Jennie V. Odegard of Minneapolis Minn., are the guests of Rob’t. Carlisle and Miss Eva Troeger. October 3, 1896

H. M. Pratt of Emporia Kas. is visiting his brother, K. Prouty. October 3, 1896

Mrs. Skidmore of LaGrange spent Sunday at the home of her father Mr. Touhey. October 3, 1896

N. A. Roth and wife of Santa Monica, California are spending several weeks in Hinsdale visiting M. L. Roth and his brothers. October 3, 1896

Mrs. A. Hodges returned to the city Wednesday after spending several weeks with her daughter Mrs. Frederick Bagley. October 3, 1896

A Well Known Hinsdalean [groom] Marries.
Frank M. Needham and Miss Harriet A. Hall … married at the home of the bride’s parents in Russell, Iowa, … Tuesday … left Thursday for Chicago where they will make their home …   Volume II number 2, October 10, 1896.

Miss Mary Berkey who taught six years in Grand Rapids has been placed in charge of sixth and seventh grades. October 10, 1896

Dr. Arthur P.?/B.? Freeman and wife left for a short visit in Vermont … [he] will return to Hinsdale and his wife will visit [her parents in] Philadelphia. October 10, 1896

Mrs. George D. Hall of Woodstock, Conn., [is visiting] her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sundgrew. October 10, 1896

Miss Mabel Vaughan … returned to Aurora … accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. H. Vaughan. October 10, 1896

Died on Wednesday morning, October 14th, Mr. George D. Warren aged 70 years at the home of his son south of this village.  Mr. Warren was a native of Vermont but his home for many years was in Churchville, NY.  He came here a month ago to reside with his son, Mr. John H. Warren … heart difficulty … remains to Holley [?] NY for burial. … leaves a wife, a daughter Mrs. Van Oel of Des Moines, and two sons John H. of Hinsdale and Rev. George W. Warren of the Presbyterian church, Prattsburg NY.  Volume II number 3, October 17, 1896.

George W. Mitchell and bride have returned from their wedding trip in the South and will make LaGrange their home. October 17, 1896

Mrs. E. E. Fayerweather is in Burlington, Ia., visiting relatives. October 17, 1896

Born on Friday last week infant daughter to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Munson … christened Catherine. October 17, 1896

R.. R. Beam is in New York City where he has permanently connected himself with the Randolf Publishing Co. His family expects to join him next month. October 17, 1896

The three week old child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wehrmeister died Tuesday morning … funeral Wednesday … buried Fullersburg Cemetery. October 17, 1896

Mrs. E. A. Farr who made her home at the McFarland residence on the north side during this past summer, died Sunday at Cook County Infirmary of a hemorage [sic] of the brain. Mrs. Farr resided in Buffalo previous to coming to Hinsdale. October 17, 1896

Miss Lidia Timmons of Hinsdale and Mr. Alfred M. Hinckley … married 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. W. D. Crooke … Rev. M. N. Preston of the Congregational Church presided … two cousins of the bride were bridesmaids, Miss Amy Jarrett and Miss Elizabeth Updedgraff, Herbert Holcomb best man … Miss Eunice Cowles of Hinsdale and Miss Jannett Mabbett of Milwaukee … [the couple] will reside Toledo, Ohio. [article almost totally illegible]  Volume II number 4, Saturday, October 24, 1896

Miss Jannett Mabbett of Milwaukee will make her home in Toledo, Ohio. October 24, 1986

Born -- daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. _. Mohor on Wednesday.  Volume II number 5, Saturday, October 31, 1896

On November __, there will take place at the German Evangelical Lutheran Church another wedding at which Rev. J. Molthhan will officiate. The contracting parties are Miss Lizzie Kloeckner of Downers Grove and Louis Muller [Moller?] of [Hinsdale]. October 31, 1896

Mrs. Caroline Ripley of Princeton, is spending a number of weeks with her son, Mr. J. A. Ripley. October 31, 1896

Mrs. Walker of Central Iowa is enjoying a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H Middleton. October 31, 1896

Mrs. H. V. Coleman returned Thursday from North Platte, Neb., where she has been spending several weeks with her sons, Will and Harry. October 31, 1896

Mr. Charles Leech left Wednesday for his old home in Crawfordsville, Ind., … to cast his vote. October 31, 1896

William Gifford died on Sunday last in one of the Chicago hospitals. The remains were brought to Hinsdale on Wednesday for burial in the Fullersburg Cemetery.  Gifford was one of the old time characters of Fullersburg …”  Volume II number 6, November 7, 1896

On Thursday John Hall received a telegram notifying him of the death of his mother who resided in the city.  November 7, 1896

Born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hedge, a daughter. November 7, 1896

Died Sunday, November 1st, Mrs. J. W. Boydon, mother of Mr. W. P. Cortis, buried Greenwood Cemetery [Chicago].  November 7, 1896

Born on Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Deitcher, a son. November 7, 1896

Mrs. T. H. Linsley left yesterday for Toledo, Ohio, where she will visit at the home of her brother for a week or two.  Volume II number 7, November 14, 1896

The marriage of Miss Hattie Druell to Mr. Charles R. Jones will be solemnized at Park Ridge at eight o’clock Wednesday evening, November 25th. Mr. Jones is a former Hinsdale boy … November 14, 1896

The death of Mr. T. C. Hill, a well known pioneer of this section, occurred at his home in Western Springs … Monday morning … heart disease. Mr. Hill was sixty-five years old … funeral took place Wednesday and [burial was in] the Lyonsville Cemetery. November 14, 1896

Mr. M. Davis and sister of Lisle were guests of their brother, E. F. Davis, on Monday. November 14, 1896

Mr. Peter Flemming … visited at home of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Ross. November 14, 1896

Mr. and Mrs. Wyllie give a brilliant reception to commemorate their 20th [wedding] anniversary. On Wednesday evening … 150 guests … Mrs. Wyllie was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Ella Lyons of Iowa City and by her daughters [Note. This is a lengthy article]  Volume II number 8, Saturday, November 21, 1896

August Scheigal and Miss Lizzie Gelten were married at 5:00 o’clock Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents, 483 Madison St. The groom is connected with H. Rose Co., and the happy couple will make their home in Hinsdale. November 21, 1896

G. S. Townsend of Oak Park is attending his brother Perry in his illness. P. S. Townsend has been feeble for a couple of years. November 21, 1896

Mrs. William Hinckley entertained her daughter Mrs. Blainey of Riverside on Monday. November 21, 1896

Mrs. William Thayer returned from NYC [where she was visiting] her daughter, Mrs. Sylvester Morris. November 21, 1896

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moore who left Korea a couple of months ago to return to America are at present in Omaha visiting Mrs. Moore’s parents … will make home in Hinsdale. November 21, 1896

Mrs. Clarissa North Preston, 85 years old, died Thursday, … mother of Rev. M. N. Preston [and] Deming H. Preston of Hinsdale, Edward D. Preston of St. Louis, and Mrs. Anna Kelsey of Cape Vincent NY … buried Rosehill Cemetery [Chicago]. Volume II number 9, November 28, 1896

Mrs. H. C. Irish returned Friday of last week from a visit to her mother Mrs. Sinclair at St. Charles. Mrs. Sinclair is over 90 years old. Saturday, November 28, 1896

Grim death has removed another of the oldest settlers of DuPage County. On Sunday morning David Fuller died at his home in Fullersburg at the ripe age of nearly 75 years. … The funeral was held Tuesday … at the residence, burial in Fullersburg Cemetery. … Mr. Fuller came to this region early in the thirties. November 28, 1896

Born on Thanksgiving Day [November 26] to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fletcher, a son. November 28, 1896

Mrs. Sarah A. Kimbell, mother of C. B. Kimbell of this place, died at her home on Kimbell [sic] avenue in the city Tuesday evening. Mrs. Kimbell came to Chicago in 1836. November 28, 1896

Miss Katherine Knight of Ft. Worth, Texas, is a guest of her uncle, W. H. Knight. November 28, 1896

Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hetzler went to Waterloo, Iowa, Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Hetzler’s parents. November 28, 1896

Mrs. Anne Kelsey of Cape Vincent, NY, was called here Tuesday by the illness of her mother, Mrs. C. N. Preston. She is stopping at the home of Rev. M. N. Preston. November 28, 1896

Mrs. William Johnston is in Middletown NY … visiting her sisters and aged mother. Mr. Johnston will join his wife next week. November 28, 1896

Mrs. L. P. Conover and children are in Madison, Wisc., where they spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Conover’s parents. November 28, 1896

Mr. Hahndorf [no given name shown] and Miss Sophia Bahlmann will be married tomorrow at the German Lutheran Church, ceremony to be preformed by Rev. Julius Molthan … reception at the home of Wm. Bahlmann.  Volume II number 10, December 5, 1896

Born on Monday this week, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Root … corner 3rd and Park. Saturday, December 5, 1896

Mrs. H. M. Coleman of Victor, Colo., … spending several weeks at home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hinckly. Volume II number 11, Saturday, December 12, 1896

News of death of Mrs. Charles F. Hunt of Philadelphia was received this week, her husband was well known Hinsdale boy of the 80’s. Saturday, December 12, 1896

Miss Hattie Merrill will leave Wednesday for Brooklyn to spend the holidays with her father and sister [unnamed].  Volume II number 12, Saturday, December 19, 1896

Mr. Steven Long, 76, died of paralysis at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. D. Bird, last week Friday evening. Mr. Long has resided in Hinsdale since 1889; previously he was hotel-keeper in Burlington, Iowa. Funeral Sunday [December 13] at house and strictly private … Rev. M. N. Preston conducted … buried Oak Forest Cemetery. December 19, 1896

Died – Mrs. David Redfield, sister of Mrs. William Johnston of Hinsdale, at her home in Middletown, NY, on December 11th. Mrs. Johnston was with her sister at the time of death.  December 19, 1896

Mrs. Lord, mother of  P. A. Lord of the Lord Lumber Co., LaGrange, was buried in Oak Forest Cemetery Thursday.  Mrs. Lord died in Minneapolis Tuesday. December 19, 1896

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Storer of Madison, Wis., were entertained this week by their daughter, Mrs. L. P. Conover.  Volume II number 13, December 26, 1896

Mrs. Maria Slater of Hinckley is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Benton. December 19, 1896

Mrs. Rhodes of Burlington, Iowa, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Polluck, returned home … was accompanied by daughter Miss Rhodes. December 19, 1896

Beloved woman passes away. Mrs. Theresa C. Hough died Thursday morning at her home from plural pneumonia.  …. [taught] night school … leader of Hinsdale Women’s Club. Mrs. Hough was 39 years old being born in 1857 in Peru, Ill., where she resided until 1863 when she came to Chicago. … Married 1883 Sheldon L. Hough, two children, Henrietta 13 and David 8. Funeral at family residence … burial Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago, tomorrow. Leader of Hinsdale Women’s Club. Volume II Number 13, Saturday, December 26, 1896

Little George Potski, one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Potski, died yesterday morning of diphtheria. December 26, 1896

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hinckly of Toledo, Ohio, visited relatives in Hinsdale last week. December 26, 1896

Miss Anna Cable left Wednesday for Florence, Ala., to visit relatives. December 26, 1896

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Edwards left today for Grand Haven, Mich., [to visit] Mrs. Edwards’ parents.  December 26, 1896

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