These abstracts contain not only births, marriages, and deaths, but also information from "gossip" columns that would be helpful in searching for ancestors. This includes "visits" that include a relationship or a different surname that includes the relationship. Some listings are abstracts, others in which the articles were very short include the full text. Obvious spelling errors are not corrected but followed by "[sic]". The date at the end of the listing is the date of the issue of the newspaper. The volume and number are shown at the first listing for the date. When the same information was reported in several issues, the information was only included once. When additional important information was included in a later issue, for example, out of town relatives at a funeral, the information is shown in "[]" with the issue date. The ¶ symbol in an abstract indicates the information following was in a separate article in the same issue. A Western Springs column was started in 1897; for items from this column, "of Western Springs" has been added to the abstract. The newspapers are available on microfilm at Hinsdale Public Library but will not be loaned on interlibrary from there. Continued from the Review Vol. 31, Number 4, May 2005, issue.

Mrs. Charles Bassett of Decatur, Ala., is visiting Mrs. F. J. Vanderblue. Mrs. Bassett is one of the many who have come north to escape yellow fever. Volume III, number 1, Saturday, October 2, 1897

F. W. Hawtin and son Ray have returned from Mackinac [sic]. October 2, 1897

Mr. Merle Burdick of Peoria visited his brother, Dr. A. S. Burdick this week. October 2, 1897

Nathaniel S. Carrington, one of the area’s earliest settlers … died Thursday morning, … age eighty-one. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon and was attended by hundreds … at Flag Creek Church, of which he was a member. … came to Hinsdale from New York in 1839 … dwelled in a log hut. Though eccentric of nature and gruff in manner, a warm heart beat … [No survivors mentioned] October 2, 1897

Miss Walker of Chicago is visiting her cousin, Mrs. James Murray. October 2, 1897

W. W. Jackson left for St. Joe, Mich., where he will make a short stay with his family. October 2, 1897

Mrs. J. C. Landis departed for yesterday for Sioux City, where she expects to remain only a short time with relatives. October 2, 1897

Mrs. Slater of Hinckley returned home after several weeks visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. L. Benton. October 2, 1897

Frederick Bullerman from the southern part of the state … visited his son, W. H. Bullerman. October 2, 1897

F. Mavkey, the Hinsdale agent of Chicago and Lawndale Express Company was called to Streator by the fatal illness of his father. October 2, 1897

E. M. Fetterman shipped his furniture to Germantown, Neb., Wednesday … will embark in the furniture business there …. His family accompanies him. October 2, 1897

Supt. J. M. Frost attended the John K. Reisweiller memorial services at Downers Grove Sunday. October 2, 1897

Miss Mabel Vaughan is visiting her brother C. Harold Vaughan and wife. October 2, 1897 [returned to her home in Aurora. October 23, 1897]

Miss Jessie Ross of Rockford [visited] her aunt, Mrs. J. C. Ross. October 2, 1897

Marcus Kofoed, with his family, left Thursday for New York City, from whence he will sail today for his old home in Paulsker, Denmark, where he will remain until spring. October 2, 1897

Rev. T. J. Woodcock of Chicago visited his mother and sisters. October 2, 1897

The recent death of Charles Fox causes a special election for justice of the peace. October 2, 1897

Chris Bush returned from Germany where he went to claim his share of an estate. Vol. III, Number 2, Saturday, October 9, 1897

F. J. Schuyler and wife are visiting in Troy, Iowa, where a sister of Mrs. Schuyler lives. October 9, 1897

Guy Babcock and brother George of Aurora visited friends and relatives in Hinsdale. October 9, 1897

Miss Sadie Heineman and Miss Mabel Van Velzer of the city visited their uncle S. Heineman. October 9, 1897

Mrs. James H. Cartwright of Oregon, wife of Justice J. W. Cartwright of the Supreme Court of Illinois, visited Mrs. H. M. Fox. October 9, 1897

Mr. John Igou of La Moille, Ill., visited his daughter, Mrs. F. A. Roth. October 9, 1897

Miss Mary Anderson returned from visiting her old home in Sweden … left in May. October 9, 1897

The five year old child of Wm. Gardner, a brother of H. A. Gardner, will be buried in Oak Forest Cemetery today, … died Thursday in a Chicago Hospital. October 9, 1897

Evelyn B. Baldwin, the noted explorer, will lecture here … he was born in Naperville. October 9, 1897 [… an officer in the Artic explorations with Peary (sic). October 16, 1897]

Mrs. J. C. Seyster and children of Oregon, Ill., visited Mrs. H. M. Fox. October 9, 1897

Mrs. W. S. Hedge of Chinook, Montana, visited her brother, Chas. Hedge, while enroute to the east. October 9, 1897

Mrs. F. O. Butler and children will visit her old home in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Butler will join them later. October 9, 1897

Mr. M. Burdick, a brother of Dr. Alfred Burdick, came from Peoria and will open a jewelry and optical store at 10 Burlington, La Grange. October 9, 1897

Arch Benson, 28 years old, of 170 Larrabee street, Chicago, jumped in front of a fast express train … near Hinsdale, Saturday morning at 11:25 o’clock and was instantly killed. His brother came to Hinsdale and took charge of the remains. He said his mother was taken to the insane asylum at Jefferson early in the week. This fact seemed to prey on the mind of her son. … his wife [not named]. October 9, 1897

Miss Nellie Linsley arrived in Hinsdale from her home in Marion, Ohio, … will spend the winter with her uncle, T. H.Linsley. October 9, 1897

John Westphaln, aged 21, passed away at the home of his mother north of the village Wednesday evening … consumption … caused death. Burial at two o’clock today in Rabbit Hill Cemetery. Deceased was a brother of Herman H. Westphaln. October 9, 1897

Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Hannah C. Peterson to Charles O. Ring at eight o’clock Wednesday evening October 27 in the Swedish Bethel Church. Vol. III, Number 3, Saturday, October 16, 1897

Mrs. J. H. Bradley is in Poughkeepsie, NY, to visit her daughter Emma, a student at Vassar College, who is ill. October 16, 1897

Miss Grace Germain was visited by her mother, Mrs. Louis Germain, of Gardner, Ill. October 16, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crocker visited her parents in Rockford. October 16, 1897

Mr. A. C. Schuyler of NY, proprietor of the famous Delatour Co., is visiting his brother, F. J. Schuyler. October 16, 1897

Mrs. J. Hulaniski of Ouray, Colo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. F. Davis … her husband is editor of the Ouray Silverite Plaindealer newspaper. October 16, 1897

Mrs. C. A. Walker visited his old home in Farragut, Iowa. October 16, 1897

Tho. Mc Farland of Chicago visited his mother Monday. October 16, 1897

Miss Tenie Terris of Brandford, Ont., is visiting her aunt Mrs. Baker. October 16, 1897

E. H. Ditzler visited his mother and sister in Naperville. October 16, 1897

Mr. Charles Bechtol of Galion, Ohio, visited Mr. and Mrs. Theron Linsley … his old friend from when they lived in Galion ten years ago. October 16, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Y. Moore of Polk St., Chicago, celebrated the fifth anniversary of their marriage Tuesday evening. … formerly resided in Hinsdale … attended by Mr. C. A. Brophy and family and all the relatives on the Moore side. October 16, 1897

Born on Saturday last, a bouncing your son to Mr. and Mrs. John Hall. Vol. III, Number 4, Saturday, October 23, 1897

Miss Etta Tifft of Chicago, visited her cousin, Miss Irene Hawtin, this week. October 23, 1897

E. C. Kimbell and wife of Chicago, spent last Sunday in Hinsdale with his brother, Trustee Kimbell. October 23, 1897

Mr. Frank Egleson of Gloversville, NY, is visiting his brother, J. H. Egleson, in Western Springs. October 23, 1897

Chas. Ward who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Button of Western Springs, returned to his home in Lima, Ohio. October 23, 1897

H. J. Stelford to A. E. Hayward, Turner

Chas. O. Nelson to Mary E. Coran, Downers Grove

Alfred Walker to B. G. Edgerton, Hinsdale

L. F. Williams to Jno. C. Niles, Wheaton Heights

Amelia Tobias to H. G. Rickert, Naperville

Albert Rengstorf to Zette Redgstorf, Lombard

Frances M. Pearson to Albert Lettaw, Glen Ellyn

Joseph Reuss to Rudolph Pomerenke, Naperville

D. W. Cromer to Chas. Lindewall, "pt swqr 17 38 9"

Elizabeth H. Ryan to Robert M. Dean, Hinsdale

H. F. Parke TO A. J. Banker, Downers Grove

John Oldfield to John Overmeyer, "pt swqr sec 17 38 11"

Born – a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pease on Thursday. October 23, 1897

Mrs. Alfred M. Hinckley [died] Tuesday at her home in Toledo, O. The remains were brought to Hinsdale for burial and the services were conducted Thursday afternoon from the residence of G. W. Hinckley by Rev. M. N. Preston and were attended by a large number of friends, many of whom came out from Chicago and were fellow employees of the deceased when she was connected with the Northern Insurance company. … burial Oak Forest cemetery … services especially sad as the day was the first anniversary of Mrs. Hinckley’s marriage. The deceased was born in Ohio and for eleven years before her marriage resided in Hinsdale with Mrs. W. D. Crook. … leaves a husband and daughter. October 23, 1897

At eight o’clock Wednesday evening in the Swedish Bethel church, Charles Ring and Miss Hannah Petersen [married] by Rev. Mr. Anderson … performed in the Swedish tongue. Miss Marjorie Blackman was flower girl. The groom [has been] … an employee of Ditzler & Linsley for eight years. Vol. III, Number 5, Saturday, October 30, 1897

Charles Thompson of South Park avenue died suddenly this morning of a complication of appendicitis and bowel trouble. … twenty-two years of age. Mr. Thompson had resided in Hinsdale less than two years … had become well identified with the congregational church. October 30, 1897

Mr. John McDonald, one of Hinsdale’s prominent businessmen, and Miss Flora Fuller of Fullersburg were united in marriage at the home of Rev. P. W. Perry pastor of Western Springs Congregational church Wednesday evening. … will make their home in Hinsdale on the north side. The bride is a daughter of John R. Fuller. October 30, 1897

Mrs. Russell and son of Indianola, Neb., is [SIC] visiting with Mr. D. A. Russell. October 30, 1897

Mrs. A. Combs of Chicago will pass the winter with her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Fulton. October 30, 1897

Mrs. E. E. Gary of Highland Park [visited] her mother, Mrs. W. L. Blackman. October 30, 1897

Charles Hedge is enjoying a visit from his brother of Minneapolis. October 30, 1897

Mrs. M. E. Kelley of Wheaton is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. J. Palmer. October 30, 1897

Mrs. Eliza Putnam of Chicago [visited] at the home of her father, W. H. Crocker. October 30, 1897

Mrs. M. L. Henry left for a brief stay at her old home in Peoria. October 30, 1897

Mr. A. M. Hinckley with his aunt, Mrs. W. D. Crooke, returned Monday to his home in Toledo, O. October 30, 1897

Mrs. Wm. Benton, with her daughter, Emeline, who were guests of Hinsdale relatives, returned to their home in Aurora Monday. October 30, 1897 [son E. L. Benton of Hinsdale. November 6, 1897] [Miss Emeline Benton … visiting her sister, Mrs. F. L. Raymond. December 11, 1897]

Mrs. J. C. Y. Moore came out from the city … [visited] her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brophy. October 30, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy are soon to leave Hinsdale and make their sojourn in Chicago. October 30, 1897

Madame Cushing, who resided with her daughter, the late Mrs. Hough, for many years, has taken up her residence in Chicago with Mrs. Hoyt. October 30, 1897

Peter Flemming of Pecatonica, Ill. is visiting his daughter Mrs. J. C. Ross. October 30, 1897

Born – To Mr. and Mrs. White of Clarendon on Monday of this week, a son. October 30, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. D. Harry Hammer attended the funeral of George M. Pullman in Chicago last Saturday. October 30, 1897

E. Raymond Spear died early Tuesday morning at his residence at Hinsdale from paralysis, from which he had suffered about a month. … well known in the grain trade, having come to Chicago from Boston in 1862 … from 1870 to 1880 he was associated with his brother in law, Edward E. Driver. He was born near Amherst, Mass., … was 67 years of age, and leaves a wife and two children, Frank R. Spear and Mrs. Manning of Riverside. … prominent member of the Third Unitarian Church. The funeral took place from the family residence at Hinsdale at 1 o’clock Thursday. Burial was private at Forest Home. Volume III Number 6, Saturday, November 6, 1897

Wm. Straube to T. E. Brooks, Downers Grove

Chas. Lindwall to Mathias Osterholm, pt swqr 17 38 9

H. J. Stelford to Earnest Schmitt, Turner

Thos. Wiant to E. E. Robertson, pt swqr sec 3 38 9

E. H. Prince to Mary Francis, Downers Grove

Jno. W. Reed to David J. Mitchell, Hinsdale

Florence E. Kean to Lewis F. Husted, Wheaton

Cora M. Sharp to Etta S. Frazee, Lombard

Mr. George Hipple of Chicago is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Frost. November 6, 1897

The funeral services of Charles Thompson, of South Park avenue, who died early last Saturday morning, were held on Monday, November 1^st; and the remains were sent to Chicago, where the pastor and people of the Centenary church held … ceremonies. Mr. Thompson, prior to his residence in Hinsdale, had been an active member of that church. … age of twenty-two, … assistant ticket agent of the Pennsylvania railroad. [no survivors named] November 6, 1897

The death of Mr. John B. Phelps, aged 69 years, occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. De La Matyr, in DeBeque, Colo., Tuesday. … suffered from consumption. His wife was with him at the time of his death. The burial took place in DeBeque. … member of the Board of Trade. For five years he resided in Hinsdale at the home of his son-in-law, F. H. Belden. … leaves a widow and four daughters; Mrs. F. H. Belden and Mrs. Henry Randolph of Hinsdale. Mrs. De Lamatyr [sic] of DeBeque, Colo., and Mrs. Peabody of Boston, Mass. November 6, 1897

Mr. Wm. Hervey of Minneapolis was the guest of his father-in-law, Mr. A. A. Lincoln. November 6, 1897

The car containing the store and household effects of J. Lansing & Son was shipped to Amboy, Tuesday. November 6, 1897

Miss Krohn of Galion, Ohio, sister of W. F. Krohn is making an extended visit with Mrs. Krohn’s people. Mr. and Mrs. Krohn are in Galion with Mr. Krohn’s parents. November 6, 1897

Mrs. Howard, of Aurora, is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Knowlson [of Western Springs]. Volume III Number 7, Saturday, November 13, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Egleson expect to leave Western Springs soon for Dubuque, Ia., where they will make their home. November 13, 1897

The ladies of the All Saint’s Guild met with Mrs. Patterson in Austin, Thursday, Mrs. Patterson formerly resided here [in Western Springs.] November 13, 1897

The many friends of Mrs. Farrell, a former resident of the [Western] Springs, were grieved to hear of her death in Chicago on Tuesday. November 13, 1897

Mr. Willis K. Smith, an old resident of Hinsdale, … was united in marriage on Wednesday last, at high noon, to Miss Hotchkiss, daughter of Dr. Hotchkiss of Riverside. November 13, 1897

Surrounded by members of his family, Mr. R. M. Banghart passed away peacefully at midnight, Wednesday, November 10^th. … kidney complaint. … born in West Dryden, Tompkins, New York, June 9^th, 1833, … in his sixty-fifth year. Mr.Banghart was married in 1866 to Mary A. Spurgeon, who with five children survives him. He will be buried this afternoon at 2:30 with special services of Masonic Order of which he had been a member for thirty-one years. November 13, 1897

Miss Updegraff is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jarrett. November 13, 1897

Lizzie Walton returned from Paxton, Ill., where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Shaw. November 13, 1897

Mr. Peter Fleming with Miss Reddington, relatives of Mrs. J. C. Ross left for their home in Rockford. November 13, 1897

Miss F. Taylor of Boone, Iowa, returned home after a visit … with her niece, Mrs. T. F. Kennedy. November 13, 1897

Mrs. W. Anderson with her sister, Mrs. Perkins, visited … Mrs. H. A. Gardner. November 13, 1897

Miss Edna Johnson, daughter of Dr. Johnson, will arrive from Mexico … after absence of six years. November 13, 1897

Mrs. R. Bird of Burlington, Iowa, is visiting her son, Mr. C. D. Bird. November 13, 1897 [Mrs. R. R. Bird … sons in Hinsdale and LaGrange … December 11, 1897]

About twenty friends surprised Claudius Bird last evening, his 21^st birthday … among those present Miss Burt of Detroit, Miss Bird of LaGrange, and Messrs Page and Donnelley of Chicago. November 13, 1897

Born – to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Prouty of Western Springs, a son on Wednesday November 9^th. November 13, 1897

Mrs. G. H. McCollom visited her sister, Mrs. McFarland. November 13, 1897

Miss Elsie Burt of Detroit is visiting Miss June Bird. November 13, 1897

Madame Holverschied celebrated her 75^th birthday last week. Volume III Number 8, Saturday, November 20, 1897

Mrs. Chapin, mother of Mr. Simon Chapin, died in Chicago last week. She was a sister of P. D. Armour. November 20, 1897

Mr. A. J. Jones’ cousin, Mr. James from Bellarie [sic] Ohio, has secured a position in Hinsdale and expects to reside [in Western Springs] permanently. November 20, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Morrow of Chicago visited their son, Dr. Morrow. November 20, 1897

Mrs. Parsons with her daughter, Florence, of Pontiac will spend Thanksgiving with her father, Dr. Haskell. November 20, 1897

Mrs. Haskell and Miss Ella Haskell returned from Pontiac. Dr. Haskell joined them [there]. November 20, 1897

A number of friends of Miss Hetty Wyllie gave her a pleasant surprise [party] last night, her birthday. November 20, 1897 [of North Washington street. From out of town Misses Phelps and Mr. Phelps, Miss Emily Russell and Frank Russell from Chicago. November 27, 1897]

Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dehr, a daughter last Wednesday. November 20, 1897 [… death stole away the life of the two weeks’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Dehr, who reside in the Buchholz flats, Friday morning. The funeral occurs this afternoon. December 4, 1897]

Last evening Mrs. S. T. Collins of 3^rd street entertained a few friends [for] Mr. Collins birthday. November 20, 1897

The five year old daughter of August Heintz of west Hinsdale died Thursday night of diphtheria. The next youngest child has the disease but will recover. November 20, 1897

Miss Florence Jones of Western Springs who has been visiting relatives in Burlington, Vt., for two months is expected home this evening. November 20, 1897

Mr. W. H. Babcock and family moved to Downers Grove, their house on Forth street bought by Mr. Tho. Kane of Chicago. November 20, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Walker welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday night. Volume III Number 9, Saturday, November 27, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mills of Lawrence, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Isbell of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carpenter of Downers Grove spent Thanksgiving with their mother, Mrs. Wallace. November 27, 1897

Miss Harriet Wheelan who has recently been making her home with Mrs. Osgoodby, died Thanksgiving morning of consumption. Her brother was the only member of her family with her at the time of her death. Body was taken Thursday to Buffalo and buried. November 27, 1897

Mr. Peter Mills died at the residence of his son, D. W. Mills, in Austin last Monday, age 90. Mr. Mills was born October 4, 1807, in Orange County, NY. He moved to Illinois in 1870, … leaves widow age 92. The funeral was private, all but two grandchildren attended and his six sons were pallbearers. He resided in Hinsdale for several years. [no names of survivors given] November 27, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. Darrow of Western Springs spent Thanksgiving in Indianapolis with Mr. Darrow’s parents. November 27, 1897

Mr. Edgar Williams and family are moving to Great Falls, Montana, in December. He and Mr. Pore, both of Western Springs, are engaged in surveying claims there. November 27, 1897

Mrs. Hugh Ross and two daughters of Chicago [visited] Mrs. J. C. Ross. November 27, 1897

Last Saturday twelve little girls aided Alice Ross in celebrating her birthday. November 27, 1897

Mr. O. O. Bird and family of LaGrange, the Misses Lahrman and Mrs. R. Bird of Burlington, Iowa, had Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. C. D. Bird. November 27, 1897

Calvin J. Fiske of Montana, one of Hinsdale’s early settlers, was in town looking after his real estate and is now on the way to California. November 27, 1897

Mrs. Harvey Dean went to her old house in Lebanon, Iowa, last week to attend the wedding of her brother, Dr. Guernsey … on Thanksgiving Day. November 27, 1897

Mr. S. W. Tenney, brother of Mrs. M. N. Preston, died recently in Danville, NY. November 27, 1897

Mrs. Dean of Chicago is visiting her sons, Messrs Robert and Harvey Dean of Harvey. November 27, 1897

Mr. G. K. Wright and niece Miss Nellie Jones left for St. Louis where they will join Mrs. Jones who is visiting relatives there. November 27, 1897

Fred Miley of Chicago visited his cousin, Robin Thayer. November 27, 1897

Mrs. W. P. Irwin of Albany, NY, and daughters Misses Martha and Alice have been visiting the family of C. D. Irwin. November 27, 1897

Mrs. Chas. Fowler and son Chester of Chicago visited her sister, Mrs. J. Wadington. November 27, 1897

Mr. William Peckham of New York [visited] his brother, Daniel Peckham of Maple street. Volume III Number 10, Saturday, December 4, 1897

A seven pound boy was [born to] Mr. and Mrs. F. Scotford Tuesday afternoon. December 4, 1897

Miss Arbuckle of Portland, Ore., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. M. A. Meyers of First street. December 4, 1897

Miss Grace McClintock went to Eola, Ill., for a visit with cousins. December 4, 1897

Mrs. E. H. Reed of Chicago was guest of her brother, Mr. C. T. Merritt of 175 Third street. December 4, 1897

Mrs. Heman Fox [visited] relatives in Oregon, Ill. December 4, 1897

The death of Lena Flering, the eight year old daughter of William Flering, occurred Thursday. The funeral will occur tomorrow. December 4, 1897

Born – on Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Munson of South Lincoln street, a son. December 4, 1897 [see obituary for Mrs. Munson December 25, 1897 issue]

Mary E. Babcock to Adeline E. Kane, Hinsdale

Elizabeth L. Pardee to James Grumbrell, Downers Grove

Catherine Downer to James Skrana, Downers Grove

Victor Fredenhagen to Ella Lee Root, East Grove

Adeline E. Kane to Mary E. Babcock, Downers Grove

Frank O. Butler to Julius W. Butler, Hinsdale

Lilla A. Hartman to Thompson M. Wyllie, Downers Grove

Jno. A. Bergman to Ida L. Benson, Hinsdale

Born – on Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Skeels, a son. December 4, 1897

Mrs. I./F.? E. Ingalls, of Joliet, and Mrs. Lester Barber, wife of Mayor Barber of Marengo, visited their sister, Mrs. C. B. Kimball. December 4, 1897

Mrs. Crumbaugh of Western Springs is visiting her son in Chicago. ¶ Mr. Paine, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Crumbaugh, leaves for Louisville, Ken., tomorrow. December 4, 1897

Mrs. Benzette Williams’ aunt, Mrs. Catell with her daughter, Miss Catell, arrived from Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, to visit relatives in Western Springs. ¶ Mr. and Mrs. Hole and son Ralph are guests of Mr. Benzette Williams. They leave for the east next week. December 4, 1897

Mr. L. G. Dana’s parents of Chicago [visited] at his home in Western Springs. Volume III Number 11, Saturday, December 11, 1897

Mrs. W. E. Cheever of Detroit is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. G. Cheever of Western Springs. December 11, 1897

Mrs. Fletcher of Chicago [visited] her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Wilson of Western Springs. December 11, 1897

Mrs. Edgar Williams accompanied by her daughter and son leaves today for Sheboygan, Wisconsin, [to visit] her mother. December 11, 1897

The Fortnightly Euchre club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burrington. … guests from out of town, Mr. Burrington’s sister, Mrs. Gordon of Ohio, and Mrs. Burrington’s mother, Mrs. Weber. December 11, 1897

[A long article regarding an assault on William Evernden by J. H. Papenhausen over payment of the A.O.U.W. Lodge dues.] December 11, 1897 [follow-up articles December 18, 1897 and December 25, 1897

A tragic and sensational death was that of little Johann Schriver who died in his mother’s arms while she was waiting in a buggy in front of Dr. Lawton’s Monday morning. … bad case of pneumonia. Johann’s father is a blacksmith at Gower, a hamlet four miles south of this place. December 11, 1897

Chas. E. Bolles to John B. Bollweg, Jr., Turner

Geo. B. Fischer to Fannie Goodard, Downers Grove

Fannie Goodard to Dan’l F. Haller, [same property]

H. S. Boyton to Lucy B. Lyon, Milton

Wm. Straube to Louisa Gooners, Downers Grove

Ira Brown to N. J. Nielson, Hills of Lombard lt. 12

Ira Brown to N. J. Nielson, Hills of Lombard lt. 11

Mary E. Walton to Merrit Chilvers, Downers Grove

Otto Ahrens to Frederick Rosenwinkel, Addison

Mrs. Coleman and son have gone to Minneapolis to visit relatives. December, 11, 1897

Cyrus Slater of Hinckley, Ill., was the guest of his sister, Mrs. E. L. Benton. December 11, 1897

Miss Constance Williams, the coming dramatic star, visited her parents. December 11, 1897

Miss Adelia Wolf is visiting her brother in Downers Grove. December 11, 1897

Mr. C. E. Raymond, Mr. W. L. Raymond and Miss Addie Raymond have gone to New York to attend the wedding of their sister, Miss Myrtle Raymond. December 11, 1897

The marriage of Miss Edith Spear to Mr. Emmon Steele of Chicago will take place next Friday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Spear, on Hickory street. December 11, 1897

Tuesday being Miss Minnie Titsworth’s birthday, she gave a supper to a few friends … December 11, 1897

At the board meeting Monday evening, Trustee Kimbell, Officer Nicholson and Contractor Jefferson celebrated their birthdays. December 11, 1897

George Burtt will depart for Pasadena, Cal., where he will visit his family. Volume III Number 12, Saturday, December 18, 1897

Miss Minnie Fox of Los Angeles, Cal., was entertained by George Hinckley of First street. December 18, 1897

Mr. E. L. Robey entertained … on Friday last week, it being the occasion of his birthday. December 18, 1897

Mrs. Jas. McClintock enjoyed a visit from her brother, J. R. Foster, of Waterloo, Ia., and his son Arthur. December 18, 1897

Mrs. Graf, mother of Mrs. E. H. Bailey of Walnut street, passed away at her home in Sauk city, Wis., early Wednesday. December 18, 1897

Miss Hattie Merrill and her niece Miss Zella Briggs leave … for Brooklyn, NY. Miss Briggs will probably spend a month with her grandfather, D. F. Merrill. December 18, 1897

Mrs. J. W. Webster enjoyed a visit from her sister, Mrs. Bertha Stover of Oberlin … Mrs. Stover [was] formerly … a missionary in Africa. December 18, 1897

Among those from Hinsdale who attended the funeral of Chas. Curtis at Downers Grove were Mrs. Webster, Messrs. L. C. Ruth, Isaac Bush, John Bohlander, J. W. Nicholson, Chas. Pfeifer, J. T. Oldfield, and A. N. Townsend. The deceased was one of the county’s pioneers and was well known in Hinsdale. December 18, 1897

Charles B. Kimbell of Chicago arrived in Pasadena … one of the executors of the estate of the late Horace M. Singer. [He] will be joined later by his wife and daughter. Pasadena Daily Star. December 18, 1897

Mrs. Pollock, with Misses Louise and Margaret, and George Pollock, leave for Burlington, Ia., where they will pass the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Rhodes. December 18, 1897

Mr. E. W. Lamb has returned to New Haven, Conn., … [he] has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. C. E. Raymond. December 18, 1897

Miss Marie Prentiss of Rockford, Ill., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. H. Crocker. December 18, 1897

Miss Addie Raymond will spend Christmas in Watkins, New York. December 18, 1897

Mrs. Clara Luella Munson, wife of G. W. Munson, [died] at the family residence on

South Lincoln street at 8:40 Wednesday evening. [She] was born in Palmer, Mass., September 16, 1870, graduated from the high school of Holyoke and studied music at Mount Holyoke College. On December 18, 1895, she [married] Gary W. Munson at her home in Holyoke. [They] came to Hinsdale in May 1897 … leaves a husband, a daughter, and an infant son, besides her mother, Mrs. Kellog and three brothers and one sister. Funeral services … family residence at two o’clock Sunday … conducted by Rev. M. N. Preston … burial will be at Oak Forest cemetery. Volume III Number 13, Saturday, December 25, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Waite will spend Christmas with relatives in Sandwich, Ill. December 25, 1897

Miss Jane Ross of Evanston is being entertained by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ross. December 25, 1897

Miss Larason left for her home in Delaware, Ohio, … to spend the holidays with relatives. December 25, 1897

Mr. Herbert Wyllie entertained a number of his friends last Thursday evening … the occasion was the date of his sixteenth birthday. December 25, 1897

Messrs. R. R. and J. W. Landis with their families went to Sandwich this noon to be present at the Christmas reunion of the Cox family. December 25, 1897

Mrs. Fred Candee and her son Robbie arrived home from the east. December 25, 1897

Miss Brigie Horan of Chicago visited with her cousin, Mrs. B. C. Merrill. December 25, 1897

August, the one year old son of Fred Andorf, died after a severe attack of croupe on last Saturday. … [buried] in the German cemetery on the following day. December 25, 1897

Miss Maud Walker has gone to Denver, Colo., to visit her brother, Mr. H. Kirk Walker. December 25, 1897

Mrs. N. W. McLain [went] to New York city and will enjoy a family reunion at the home of her parents. December 25, 1897

Louis H. Ayme, a LaGrange citizen, was favored with an appointment at the hands of President McKinley last Friday to spend four years as consul to the Guadalupe Islands, West Indies. December 25, 1897

Fred Boness, an aged farmer south of Hinsdale, died on Wednesday. He was 76 years old … burial occurred Friday at the German cemetery. December 25, 1897

Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Maitland left Hinsdale on Friday to make their home in Cincinnati … December 25, 1897

Mrs. Darrow of Western Springs left yesterday for Milwaukee to spend the holidays with her mother. December 25, 1897

Miss Horn left last Saturday for her home in Crete, Ill., where she will pass her vacation. December 25, 1897

Mrs. Henry Reves left yesterday for Ligonier, Ind., to spend Christmas with her parents. December 25, 1897

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