The 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 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]". Generally, other spelling, abbreviation, capitalization, and punctuation, especially the use of, or lack of, commas, is left as in the original article. 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.

Miss Emma M. Chapin of Geneva, Ill., is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. A. Candee. Volume III, Number 40, Saturday, July 2, 1898

W. H. Edwards and family are in Grand Haven, Michigan, where they will spend the summer at Mrs. Edward’s former home. July 2, 1898

Miss Merrill will leave next week for Brooklyn, N. Y., where she intends to pass the summer with her father and sister. July 2, 1898

Miss Ruth Fayerweather expects to leave for a visit to Burlington, Io., where she has relatives. July 2, 1898

Mrs. Eugene Griswold, of Colorado Springs, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. George Beach. July 2, 1898

The H. C. Hoffman Granite Co. set up a handsome family monument in Oak Forest Cemetery for C. B. Kimbell … it is of durable dark gray granite … July 2, 1898

Miss Pearl Briggs is visiting her cousin, Miss Jarrell, in Galesburg. July 2, 1898

Mrs. C. H. Crossette is in Waterloo, N. J. where she will visit relatives. July 2, 1898

Ernest H. Warren accompanied by his sister went to Milwaukee; their brother Fred who has been absent from Hinsdale for a year will accompany them back. July 2, 1898 [accompanied by his sister, Marion, … July 9, 1898]

Miss Nellie Hoar will be united in marriage to A. R. Hayden this afternoon at the home of her parents’, E. Hoar. The groom arrived from Plymouth, England, last night. Rev. M. N. Preston officiates. July 2, 1898 [Miss Ellen {sic}Hoar was united in marriage to Mr. Arthur Haydon … groom’s cousin Mr. Boutwood of Chicago … left for Plymouth England where a … home awaits them. (lengthy article) July 9, 1898]

David Banker of N. Y. is visiting his uncle, Elias Banker, of Western Springs. July 2, 1898

Mrs. Trash of Galesburg is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Babcock of Western Springs. July 2, 1898

Real Estate Transfer:
Anna B. Mitchell to Warren H. Freeman. July 2, 1898

Mrs. J. W. Shaw returned from a prolonged visit to her son in Warsaw, Ind. Volume III, Number 41, Saturday, July 9, 1898 [Thomas Shaw of Warsaw, Ind., visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shaw. August 20, 1898]

Mrs. Peter Craigmile, mother of Mrs. William Poyne, who lives south of Hinsdale, … broke her arm. July 9, 1898

F. J. Candee with his wife and Robert, [went to] Saugatuck, Mich., accompanied by Madam Candee and her sister, Miss Chapin and Miss Julia Loomis. July 9, 1898

Mrs. L. C. Newell and children will go to North Lake, Wis., for their summer outing. Mrs. Newell’s father, John H. Williams of Chicago will [stay in their house.] July 9, 1898

C. B. Kimbell and family, with his sons, Sherman and Horace and families, celebrated the Fourth at the old Kimbell homestead in Chicago. Sixty members of the family … July 9, 1898

A delightful family gathering occurred at the home of C. E. Raymond Monday … the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Milton Raymond of Watkins, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Raymond of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Raymond of LaGrange. July 9, 1898 [Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Raymond … {are visiting} their parents in Watkins, N. Y. August 13, 1898]

The marriage of Miss Maud Furniss and Mr. Chas. Ehlers, both of this suburb, was solemnized at the home of the bride’s brother, Mr. Harry Furniss in Chicago on Saturday evening last, the Rev. W. O. Shepard officiated. The bride has been a member of Mrs. Chas. Fox’s family for the past four years … After [visiting] relatives in Chicago and Lake Forest, they will [live] in West Hinsdale. July 9, 1898

The death of Mrs. Coffeen, occurred at the residence of her son-in-law, Hon. R. A. Childs, the morning of July 6^th. Mrs. Coffeen was born in Jefferson County, New York, in 1822. She removed to Illinois with her husband in 1860 … she was left a widow with three children … moved to Normal, Ill., where she [kept] a boarding house for students … not only gave her children an education but four nieces also. Soon after her daughter’s marriage in 1874, she came to Hinsdale with her. The grandsons have always found her young … Her three children, Mrs. R. A. Childs, Mr. Lester Coffeen of Kenilworth and Mr. Wm. Coffeen survive her. Services were conducted at her home by Dr. Thomas of the People’s Church of Chicago, assisted by Rev. Mr. Preston and her minister, C. F. Elliott on Friday. July 9, 1898 [tribute by the Fresh Air Society. July 23, 1898]

Died at his home in Hinsdale, Ill., on July 6^th, Robert W. Clarke, in the 49^th year of his age. … stricken with paralysis June 27^th … resident of Hinsdale for eleven years … in 1876 had moved to Chicago for a position with the Board of Trade. Funeral will be at the family residence on Saturday at 2:30 and interment in Oak Forest Cemetery. [lengthy obituary but no survivors mentioned] July 9, 1898 [Mrs. Robert Clarke and family wish to express their sincere thanks to their friends … sympathy shown them in this their great sorrow. July 16, 1898] [Lengthy obituary from a Des Moines paper: Thomas K. Clarke, now a resident of Seattle. Wash., was in the city visiting relatives … he was on his way from Chicago, … had gone to the bedside and funeral of his younger brother, Robert W. Clarke, youngest son of the late R. W. Clarke, Sr., of this city

… His sister, Mrs. Clarke Rule, of East Fifth and Lyons streets, was at his bedside. The Clarke family came to Des Moines in 1856 … Robert was seven years old then, the youngest of three brothers, James P. being the eldest. In 1876 he moved to Chicago … In 1874 he … married Miss Mary Evalyn [sic] Foster of Sparta, Illinois. A widow, three sons and one daughter have inherited a good name … July 30, 1898]

Mrs. Slocum and daughter Marinette of Indianapolis were in Hinsdale seeing old friends. July 9, 1898 [Miss Marinette Slocum visited her aunt, Mrs. Slocum. July 16, 1898]

Miss Florence Spencer came out from the city [to visit] her cousin, Mrs. O. F. Lewis. July 9, 1898

Mrs. L. M. Rea, with her daughters Misses Fanny and Kate, came out from Oak Park [to visit] her daughter, Mrs. S. T. Kimbell. July 9, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. James McClintock, with their daughter, Grace, expect to attend a family reunion today at the home of Mr. Nicholson in Eola. July 9, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sampson of the city are [visiting] their mother, Mrs. E. A. Sampson, at C. C. Warren’s. Mr. Sampson is with Lyon & Healy. July 9, 1898

Born – A son to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Haas at Clarendon Hills on the Fourth of July. July 9, 1898

James Vaninwagen, Jr. [visited] his brother, Fred. July 9, 1898

Mr. Will Beckwith is enjoying a visit from his mother, the wife of the late Judge Beckwith, from Philadelphia. July 9, 1898

Mrs. M. A. Meyers is in Akron, Ohio, for a visit with relatives, while Master Harold returned with his uncle to Rochester, N. Y. July 9, 1898

Hazel Lockwood entertained a large party of her young friends last Thursday at her home on North Garfield avenue. It was a birthday event and the little folks … July 9, 1898

John A. Yale, a brother-in-law of James A. Blood of this village, passed away at his home, 369 East Chicago avenue, Chicago, last Saturday. Mr. Yale came to Chicago in 1857 … The deceased was a direct descendant of Elihu Yale, founder of Yale College. The burial took place in Graceland. July 9, 1898

On Tuesday little Arthur, the five year old son of Fred Schaper, who lives one mile northeast of Hinsdale, died from a ruptured blood vessel. The funeral occurred Thursday, the remains being interred in the Fullersburg cemetery. July 9, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. John Eggleson of Western Springs left for Dubuque, Ia., where they will make their permanent home. July 9, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Titsworth of Western Springs have gone on their summer vacation, and during their absence, A. D. Titsworth and daughter of Battle Creek, will occupy their house. July 9, 1898

Mrs. R. F. Kennedy and her brother George Miller visited Hinsdale friends yesterday. Volume III, Number 42, Saturday, July 16, 1898

Dr. Frank W. Jay of Chicago, a brother of Mrs. George F. Lewis of this village, … is expected to leave for Santiago as a special surgeon in Shafter’s army. July 16, 1898

Ada Robey expects to spend next week in Chicago with her cousin Mareta Hodgman. ¶ Mrs. B. G. Hodgman and little daughter of Chicago visited her sister Mrs. E. L. Robey Thursday. July 16, 1898

Mr. J. A. Ripley and son Clarence made a visit with relatives in Princeton, Ill. July 16, 1898

Miss Clara Ashton, who moved from Hinsdale to Harvard, Ill., two years ago, is visiting her relatives in Hinsdale. July 16, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Murray started this morning for Oswego, Ill., where they will visit relatives. July 16, 1898

Miss Darrow of Milwaukee is visiting her brother, P. S. Darrow of Western Springs. July 16, 1898

Clarence Brockway of Western Springs left for Minneapolis last Saturday where he has a fine position. July 16, 1898

Mrs. Hill of Western Springs [will visit] her sister, Mrs. Peterson, at Rose Hill, Ill. July 16, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers of Western Springs are happy over the advent of a son at their home. The youngster arrived Tuesday. July 16, 1898

Another wedding will be recorded this week in which Western Springs parties are prominent. This evening Peter Johnson will wed Josie Walgren in Chicago. July 16, 1898

George Henthorne of Western Springs married a young lady from Whiting, Ind., and the happy pair paid a visit last Sunday to the parents of the groom. July 16, 1898 [George Henthorne and wife from Ravenswood. August 20, 1898]

Miss Viola Spencer of Chicago is visiting her cousin, Mrs. G. F. Lewis, and also her sister, Florence, who is spending the summer here. July 16, 1898

The Rev. Cary F. Moore of Savannah, Ill., [visited] his brother, J. C. Y. Moore. July 16, 1898

Mrs. H. C. Irish and Mary left for Grand Rapids, Mich., where they will stop with Mrs. St. Clair, mother of Mrs. Irish. July 16, 1898

Miss Bird Richards returned to her home in Burlington, Ia., accompanied by her cousin, Miss June Bird. July 16, 1898

John A. Felbinger, an aged resident of Fullersburg, met an instantaneous death at the Washington street railroad crossing, Tuesday morning being struck by the limited express. The funeral occurred the following day, Rev. Molthan officiating. Interment was at Fullersburg Cemetery. … was sixty-seven years of age … a widow and eight children survive him. July 16, 1898

Real Estate Transfers:
Fidelia Higgins to Geo. P. Bohlander, Hinsdale
Martin Ainhoff to Audreas Schussler, Downers Grove
F. H. Gray to Laura E. Smith, Wheaton

Fletcher Burtt who two years ago resided in Hinsdale, now a member of the militia intends to leave for the Philippine Islands with General Merritt’s 2nd expedition. Volume III, Number 43, Saturday, July 23, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Roberts of Western Springs are radiant by the arrival of a son this week. July 23, 1898

Mrs. Weirr, a sister of Mrs. E. H. Bailey, returned home to Kenosha, Wisc. July 23, 1898

Miss Fanny Millions has been visiting her brother in the city. July 23, 1898

Mrs. H. G. Hetzler and her little son departed for Waterloo, Ia., where she will visit her parents. July 23, 1898

Miss Mattie Brent of LaGrange is a guest of Edw. Wylde. ¶ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wylde are rejoicing over the advent of a little daughter at their home. July 23, 1898

Mrs. George Beach is in receipt of the sad intelligence of the death of her brother, Mr. J. J. Aiken, at Visalia, Ca., in the 14th inst. July 23, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Winkrins of Chicago are occupying the Cable residence on Third street for the summer. Mr. Winkrins is a brother-in-law of Mr. Cable. July 23, 1898

Mrs. E. J. Wallace has gone to Lawrence to spend a couple of days with her son. July 23, 1898

Mrs. Neighbor of Indianapolis, with her daughter, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Hess. July 23, 1898

Miss Genie Richie, who [visited] her cousin, Miss Mills … has returned to Austin, Ill. July 23, 1898

Miss Amy Mills has returned from [a visit] with her sister in Aurora and is again handing out the mail at the post office. July 23, 1898

The marriage of John Street and Miss Louise Murchie, July 12th, was announced in the last issue of the Suburban News. John has many friends in Hinsdale … July 23, 1898

Henry Leohr [is visiting] relatives in Arlington Heights, Ill. July 23, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. P. Richards of Burlington, Ia., are [visiting] at the home of C. D. Bird. July 23, 1898

Miss Nellie Jerrell of Galesburg, Ill., was a guest of her cousin, J. C. F. Merrill. July 23, 1898

Mrs. Elmer Kinsaid [sic], of Covey, Pennsylvania, is visiting her sister, Miss Julia Bracken at the home of Mrs. L. C. Van Liew. July 23, 1898

Mrs. William Benton has returned to her home in Aurora after a prolonged visit to her daughter, Mrs. F. L. Raymond. July 23, 1898

Miss Lena Lehman left for Union Hill, Ill., where she will [visit] relatives and friends. Volume III, Number 44, Saturday, July 30, 1898

Miss Clara Frost of Chicago will [visit] her cousin, Miss Louise Lehman. July 30, 1898

Miss Ruth Plummer went to Wheaton to visit relatives. ¶ Mr. Chester Plummer of Wheaton visited relatives in Hinsdale. July 30, 1898

Arthur C. Munson of Denver, Colorado, has been visiting with the family of Attorney Willoughby of Western Springs. He is a cousin of that gentleman. July 30, 1898

James M. Schell, his wife and two daughters from Salina, Kansas, have been visiting with his cousin, Mrs. W. P. Quinby of Western Springs. They are on their way to visit Mr. Schell’s home in New York. July 30, 1898

Miss Minnie Brophy visited her cousin, Miss Cleveland, in the city. July 30, 1898

Miss Brophy and Miss Florence Brophy from Fox Lake visited C. A. Brophy. July 30, 1898

Mrs. L. C. Otto, W. G. Otto and sister of Lincoln, Neb., are visiting John Bohlander and other Hinsdale relatives. July 30, 1898

Mrs. John Burton, Jr., is receiving a visit from her two sister of Detroit. July 30, 1898

Mrs. I.(?) Skeels visited her daughter, Mrs. D. J. Miley, in Downers Grove. July 30, 1898

Mrs. Harvey Dean and children leave for Iowa where they will [visit] Mrs. Dean’s parents. July 30, 1898

Miss Louisa Lehmann and her cousin, Miss Altenbrunn of Kankakee, visited relatives in the city. July 30, 1898

Mrs. E. L. Miller [will] move back to her old home in Michigan. Volume III, Number 45, Saturday, August 6, 1898

Miss Mable Leech and Mr. Chas. Leech entertained in honor or their cousin, Miss Minnie Owens of Cedarville, Ohio. August 6, 1898 [… after a visit at the residence of Dr. Leech and Chicago relatives. August 6, 1898]

Mrs. Chas. Carnaham of Chicago visited her mother, Mrs. Hawkes of Western Springs. August 6, 1898

Ed Breed has given up his St. Louis job and returned to the [Western] Springs. August 6, 1898

Arthur Beatys of Western Springs left on Saturday for Jacksonville, Fla., where he has a fine position. August 6, 1898

Mrs. H. C. Adcock of Western Springs left for Galesburg, her former home, to visit relatives. August 6, 1898

Miss Mana Eugenia Roneque [will marry] Philip B. Parke, a former Hinsdale boy, on August 17th. The ceremony will be at the church of the Ascension in Washington D. C. August 6, 1898

Station agent Snow and family are visiting at their old home in Princeton, Ill. August 6, 1898

Mrs. John J. Brown and daughter, Lucile of Vandalia, are the guests of Mrs. C. H. Cushing. August 6, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. John Hass accompanied by Mrs. James Shannon are visiting in Ottawa with a brother of Mr. Hall. August 6, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kimbell went to Joliet to visit with Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ingalls at Ingalls’ Park. Mrs. Ingalls is Mrs. Kimbell’s youngest sister. August 6, 1898

Mrs. Ward of Bradford, Penn., and Mrs. Henry of Jacksonville, Fla., and sister, Mrs. Brewer Button are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Button of Western Springs. August 6, 1898

Mrs. Mary E., wife of Stephen H. Laselle of LaGrange died on Friday, July 29th, her funeral taking place on Sunday, from the Presbyterian church of that village. … [they] resided for a while in Western Springs. She was a sister of Attorney Willoughby. August 6, 1898

Mr. Bryan and son Jamie of First street returned from a sojourn in New York and the east. August 6, 1898

Mrs. A. B. Warder and daughter of Crawford visited Mr. Frank Godwin. August 6, 1898

Miss Mamie Murphy of Chicago is residing for the summer with her grandmother, Mrs. Hoft at West Hinsdale. August 6, 1898

F. L. Babcock and family of Magnolia Springs, Ala., arrived in Hinsdale to visit … his mother on North Lincoln street. August 6, 1898

Miss Edna Webster, accompanied by her niece, Miss Edna Evernden, are [visiting] New York and Canada. August 6, 1898

H. F. Maydwell entertained relatives on Monday last in honor of his father’s eighty-sixth birthday. ¶ Miss Hazel Maydwell returned to San Francisco after a visit of five months with relatives in Hinsdale and Chicago. August 6, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lincoln left for Minneapolis, Minn., to visit their daughter, Mrs. Will Hervey. Before returning they will also visit with Mr. Lincoln’s sister at Northfield, Minn. August 6, 1898

Mr. R. A. Childs accompanied by his sons Lester and Robert returned from fishing … Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Childs accompanied by George, John and Kent left for Lake Geneva, Wisc. Lester and Robert will follow. August 6, 1898

Walter P. Ford, lineman for the Chicago Telephone Co., and Miss Arivildine Sackett, the young lady who has charge of the exchange … [took] a trip out of town and returned as Mr. and Mrs. Ford. August 6, 1898

Don Shell at one time a familiar colored figure upon our streets but now residing in Aurora visited Hinsdale relatives. August 6, 1898

Tonight at 154 South Washington St. occurs the marriage of Miss Anna Ahlm to Mr. Frederick Sahlem. It will be a quiet home wedding and Rev. Carlson of the Swedish church will perform the ceremony. The bride’s maid will be Miss Bertha Nelson and Miss Hedwig Carlson. Volume III, Number 46, Saturday, August 13, 1898

The mischievous urchins of the village are jubilant for Officer Nicholson [is visiting] his old home in Ashland, Ohio. August 13, 1898

Henry Gardner, Jr., left for a stay upon the ranch of a cousin in South Dakota. August 13, 1898

Frank and Horace Shaw of Paxton, Ill., [are visiting] their uncle, W. H. Holcomb. August 13, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Crossette accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Holcomb and Mrs. Hall of New Haven, Conn., went to Spring Lake, Mich. They returned accompanied by Miss Aurelia Crossette. August 13, 1898

Frank Tyler of Western Springs [visited] with Chicago relatives. August 13, 1898

On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Prouty, who recently moved from Western Springs to Evanston, lost by death their infant son, Ralph. August 13, 1898 […nine months old son, Ralph … Interment took place at Rose Hill, Thursday. August 13, 1898]

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Atwater, with their son Reeve, left on a European tour. August 13, 1898

Mrs. Mills of Lawrence, Ill., is visiting relatives in Hinsdale. ¶ Mrs. E. J. Wallace returned from Laurence, Ill., with her son, Henry Mills. Mrs. Mills returned with her. August 13, 1898

Mrs. A. Payne left for a visit with her son in Wisconsin. August 13, 1898

Herbert Orr was in Waterman, Ill., his old home. August 13, 1898

Justin Muller is in Kalamozo [sic], Mich., [visiting] his uncle, Mr. Woodruff. August 13, 1898

Miss Anne Swezey with her brother, Roswell, are expected home tonight. August 13, 1898

Mrs. Wiles, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Carlisle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carlisle, and Miss Minnie Carlisle, all of Chicago, spent Thursday with Mr. Roth Carlisle. August 13, 1898

Born – To Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bargeman, a son. August 13, 1898

The eight months old child of William Giffert, of Fullersburg, died last Saturday. The remains were laid away in the German cemetery, Tuesday. August 13, 1898

Miss Adden of Boston arrived in Hinsdale for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. F. F. Temple. August 13, 1898

Last Thursday afternoon, at the home of A. F. Beidler, occurred a party in honor of the birthday of his little niece, Mary Camp. Among the guests from the city was Mr. Beidler’s mother. August 13, 1898

After sixteen years residence in Clarendon Hills, T. A. Lemmon and family moved to Hyde Park. August 13, 1898

C. M. Brainard of Detroit, Mich., visited his niece, Mrs. A. T. Heapy. August 13, 1898

Asa C. Cady of Glen Ellyn died Friday evening from swallowing a small bone which ruptured an artery. August 13, 1898

Died – on Thursday last, of convulsions, the infant son of Ivan Krohn, age seven months. Interment Thursday, the Rev. E. Carlson officiating. August 13, 1898

On Wednesday at the home of her son, C. A. Brophy. … Mrs. Amelia Brophy celebrated her 76^th birthday … Among the twenty-eight relatives present were Mrs. Brophy’s nephews, S. E., Ezra, David and Dr. Russell Cleveland and their wives of Chicago, and Dr. Cook and wife of Glencoe and her niece, Mrs. Ester Buckley and daughter of Chicago, Dr. Reubon Brophy and family of Clarendon Hills and Mrs. Geo. Brophy and Miss Hattie Brophy of Fox Lake. Volume III, Number 47, Saturday, August 20, 1898

The marriage of Nellie Clarke to Mr. William B. McKeand was celebrated at the home of her mother, Mrs. Robert W. Clarke, on First street Tuesday evening, Aug. 16th. Owing to the recent bereavement of the family only the relatives and a few friends … ceremony … performed by Rev. J. G. K. McClure, President of Lake Forest University. August 20, 1898

Mrs. W. F. Stewart passes away on last Sabbath morning … the 14^th inst. Mrs. Stewart was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin of Winona, Minnesota, who was a prominent member of the Minnesota Bar … Funeral services were held at Grace church Wednesday 17^th inst., the Rev. M. Scalding of LaGrange officiating in the absence of Mr. Cross. The interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona Minnesota. [Includes obituary from Winona Daily Herald 18^th inst.: Mary Franklin Steward … member St. Paul’s Episcopal church …]. ¶ Roy and I wish to express our sincere thanks … recent bereavement, William T. Steward. August 20, 1898

Geo. Lewis and family returned from a visit to his parents in Grand Haven, Mich. August 20, 1898

S. H. Fish has sold Peter Craigmile’s farm to D. Henry Sheldon, of Chicago, … situated south of Hinsdale on the County line road … Mr. Craigmile has lived on this farm over fifty years. August 20, 1898

Mrs. Katherine Richardson Barton, wife of Enos M. Barton, president of the Western Electric Company [died] at the Milwaukee Sanitarium, where she had been for some months … bronchial pneumonia. [She] was born in 1846 in Hamilton, N. Y., daughter of Professor John F. Richardson formerly of the University of Rochester, [NY]. Three children survive, Alvin L., Katherine and Clara. Mrs. J. S. Dickerson and Mrs. J. H. Lippincott of Newton Center, Mass., Mrs. Wilkson wife of Professor W. C. Wilkson of Chicago and Mrs. Spencer Dickerson of Evanston, are sisters of Mrs. Barton. Interment from her home in Kenwood. August 20, 1898

Wm. H. Johnson and his son-in-law, C. F. Davis, [fished] on Salt Creek. August 20, 1898

Miss Faircoe has been visiting at the home of C. T. Plummer and other Hinsdale relatives. August 20, 1898

Miss Grace Sanders, daughter of Dr. Sanders of Forest avenue, Chicago, visited Geo. Noble. August 20, 1898

Mrs. D. P. Cook and her sister. Miss Augusta Bear of Salida, Colo., with Mrs. E. C. Kimbell of Chicago, visited with C. B. Kimbell’s family. August 20, 1898

Miss Maud Walker and Mrs. E. E. Hamble [went to] Portsmouth, Neb., where they are to visit relatives. They were accompanied by Miss Nella Fuller, who [will visit] Mrs. Fetterman of Germantown, Neb. August 20, 1898

Night operator Speckman received a visit from his two sisters from Aurora. August 20, 1898

Mr. Poole and family of Western Springs removed to Chicago. August 20, 1898

Misses Eliza, Agnes and Margaret Stevenson of Western Springs, with their brother, Robert, departed for El Reno, Oklahoma Ty., where Miss Agnes is to be wedded to Mr. Daniel McIntyre of that place. August 20, 1898

Last Monday … Mrs. Martha Roberts died … at the family residence in Western Springs. [She] was 69 years of age, and leaves a husband and son ... On Wednesday, the remains were laid away in Oak Forest Cemetery. August 20, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. H. Keil, of Streator, spent Thursday with their brother, J. Keil. August 20, 1898

Last Thursday evening [at the home of] Mr. and Mrs. Vanderblue, Chicago avenue, … ceremony which united in matrimony Miss Florence Ethel Disbrow and Mr. David James Mitchell, both of this suburb. … {They] will make their home in Highlands on the J. M. Reed place and remain permanently in Hinsdale. August 20, 1898

Born – Last Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hauser, a boy. August 20, 1898

Miss Helen Stover, of Oberlin, Ohio, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Webster. August 20, 1898

Miss Mary McCoy [visited] relatives in Hinsdale. August 20, 1898

Mrs. L. C. Newell gave a birthday party last Thursday to a number of little friends of her daughter. August 20, 1898

Mrs. C. D. Bird accompanied by her daughters Ray and Helen, went to Burlington. Mr. Bird and Miss June followed. August 20, 1898

James Murray [went for] business to New York … [while there] he hopes to see his brother Thomas on the U.S.S. Indiana. ¶ T. W. B. Murray and Miss Hannabel [went to] New York to see Thomas who is on the U.S.S. Indiana. August 20, 1898

Miss Virginia Kimbell [received] a Shetland pony, a present from Grandpa Kimbell. August 20, 1898

Agard Ross visited in Evanston with relatives and upon his return was accompanied by Mary Ross, who will [visit] his sister. August 20, 1898

Last Tuesday was Grandmother Bogue’s eighty-sixth birthday … her son, Oswell Bogue, and granddaughter, Mrs. John Bogue came out from the city for lunch. August 20, 1898

Henry Steinhoff of Lyons, will be buried in the cemetery near the ice house at Fullersburg this afternoon. … 66 years old and died last Thursday … Volume III, Number 48, Saturday, August 27, 1898

Wendell Wilson, a former Hinsdale boy, visited … old acquaintances here … is the son of Rev. Geo. H. Wilson, who filled the Hinsdale Congregational church pulpit for eight years. August 20, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brophy are visiting … their old home in Woodstock, Ill. August 20, 1898

Miss Jeanie McCredie [went to] Omaha to visit relatives and friends. August 20, 1898

Mrs. E. L. Benton received a visit from her brother, Mr. Slater and family of Hinckley. August 20, 1898

Miss Eccles and her brother James, of Chicago, [visited] Mrs. J. A. Morlock. Volume III, Number 48 Saturday, August 27, 1898

Dick Schramm of Fullersburg died last Monday at the West Side hospital ... the funeral occurred Wednesday, interment in the German Lutheran Cemetery at Fullersburg. August 27, 1898

The remains of Ernest R. Smith of Downers Grove, who died of typhoid fever while a member of Colonel Young’s cavalry at Chickamauga Park, were buried at the cemetery at Naperville last Sunday. … was 22 years of age … public services were held by the Grand Army of the Republic … the remains to St. Mary’s Catholic church and high mass celebrated. He leaves a father, mother, three sisters and a brother. August 27, 1898

Fred W. E. Steinbach [age 51] of West Grossdale [has filed for divorce] in the Circuit Court of this county. … August 27, 1898

The mother of Miss Zellia Mathews, county stenographer, had a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago … two of Mrs. Mathew’s sons went to Klondike last fall … not having heard from them in several months. August 27, 1898

Miss Anna Bridgman, of Quincy, Ill., is visiting relatives in Clarendon Hills. August 27, 1898

Miss Louise Dickenson visited her uncle, D. A. Dickenson of Clarendon Hills, on the way from Mass. to her school in Provo, Utah. August 27, 1898

Mrs. C. Luthin and her sister, Miss Delia Wolf, returned from Milwaukee on the Whaleback. August 27, 1898

The death of Charles M. Ward, a brother of Mrs. Brewer Button of Western Springs, occurred at sea, August 17^th on the hospital ship Relief. The Bradford (Pa.) Star speaks [of his death.] … member of the 16^th Pennsylvania volunteers. August 27, 1898

Miss Ruth Beach returned from Milwaukee where she was the guest of Miss Katherine Griswold. Her cousin, Mrs. John S. Tucker of Colorado Springs, … remained with her sister, Mrs. Frank Griswold. August 27, 1898

Misses Mable Weaber and Nettie Morlock [visited] their aunt, Mrs. Yundt of Naperville. August 27, 1898

The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dumke of Chicago, was buried here last Wednesday. Mrs. Dumke is a sister of Mrs. Henry Paupenhausen, of West Hinsdale. August 27, 1898

Dr. and Mrs. McDonald of Oak Park visited relatives in Hinsdale. August 27, 1898

Miss Emma Bradley of New York is [visiting] her brother and Hinsdale friends. August 27, 1898

Mr. Davenport and wife, at one time residents of Hinsdale, but now of Downers Grove, visited here. August 27, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dow of Chicago, [visited] his sister, Mrs. Geo. M. Courdy. August 27, 1898

Misses Anderson and Ellwood of Nashville are [visiting] their aunt, Mrs. A. R. Knox. August 27, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Watson of East Liverpool, Ohio, Mrs. Edwards of Troy, Ohio, Miss Colt of Litchfield, Illinois, and Mrs. Wm. Ripley of Chicago visited J. A. Ripley. August 27, 1898

George E. Merritt and his sister-in-law, Miss Wilson, are at Delevan Lake. September 3, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Menson of Chicago are visiting their daughter, Mrs. D. H. Preston. September 3, 1898

Douglas Huntington, the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Huntington [died] last Thursday … from Bright’s disease. Services were held at the family residence on North Garfield avenue, after which the remains were taken to Cincinnati, Ohio, to be laid to rest in Spring Grove Cemetery. September 3, 1898

Mrs. J. A. Ripley, accompanied by her sons, Edwin and Clarence, were guests of Mrs. Kennedy at Rockford. September 3, 1898

Mrs. H. C. Irish and Miss Mary are [returning] from Grand Rapids, Mich., where they have been visiting relatives. September 3, 1898

Rev. W. R. Cross is back from vacation … spent with his mother in Toronto, Ontario. September 3, 1898

J. S. McLain, editor of the Minneapolis Journal, with his wife and little daughter are visiting his brother, N. W. McLain … annual reunion at Yorkville, Ill., at the home of their sister, Mrs. E. Seely. ¶ Prof. McLain, professor of Greek at Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind., has been visiting his brother, N. W. McLain. September 3, 1898

John Naugle, of LaGrange, a partner of W. H. Holcomb, died at the home of his daughter in Manitisque, Mich. … the firm built the Suburban Electric railroad … September 3, 1898

Miss Perry is visiting her uncle, Rev. P. W. Perry of Western Springs. September 3, 1898

Miss Mell, of St. Louis, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Chas. Snow of Western Springs.. September 3, 1898

Mrs. Banks is home in Western Springs from San Antonio, Texas, where she visited relatives. September 3, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Cornell of Western Springs are rejoicing over the birth of a son… arrived the first of the week. September 3, 1898

The Western Springs wedding of Miss Cook and Bert McClellan is announced for September 8. September 3, 1898

Miss Florence Cary of Chicago [visited] Madam Cary. September 3, 1898

Miss Shaw of Paxton [visited] her uncle, W. H. Holcomb. September 3, 1898

Mrs. Alice Wadington of East Dubuque, Iowa, a granddaughter of grandmother Bogue, visited at the home of Geo. M. Bogue. September 3, 1898

Mrs. Will Holcomb, formerly of Hinsdale, but now of Appleton, Wisconsin, [is visiting] W. W. Holcomb. September 3, 1898

Mr. P. S. Townsend and Miss Mabel Weaber [visited] relatives in Oak Park. September 3, 1898

Mrs. B. G. Merrill and children returned home from Tiskilwa, Ill., where they have been [visiting] relatives. September 3, 1898

Mrs. Samuel Curtis of Diamond, Ill., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. L. Roth. September 3, 1898

Mrs. Matilda B. Carse of Chicago, a sister of Mrs. Shaw and a prominent Temperance worker, and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Howe of Denver visited the home of J. W. Shaw. Volume III, Number 50 Saturday, September 10, 1898

Mrs. W. H. Freeman … gave a party in honor of her niece, Miss Sophia Freeman of Boston who leaves today for Madison, Wisc. September 10, 1898

Just before the morning services [at Unity church last Sunday], a marriage ceremony was performed by the minister, Rev. C. F. Elliott; the contracting parties being Mr. P. Frank Bonesteele of Victor, N. Y., and Miss Sarah A. Hall of Boston, Mass. The wedding party consisted of Mrs. Hall, mother of the bride, John S. and Ralph Hall, her brothers, Misses Ruth and Rachel Blake and Miss Mahony all of Chicago. …a wedding luncheon was served by Miss Mable Sampson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Warren. Their future home is in Rochester, N. Y. September 10, 1898

Born – To Mr. and Mrs. Golan of Clarendon Hills on Saturday last, a son. September 10, 1898

George Pollock and his sister, Miss Louisa, expect to leave for Burlington, Iowa. September 10, 1898

Chauncy Lamb of New Haven, Conn., is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. E. Raymond. September 10, 1898

Mrs. William Benton of Aurora [visited] the homes of her son and daughter, E. L. Benton and Mrs. Raymond. September 10, 1898

Miss Emeline Benton is [visiting] her sister, Mrs. F. L. Raymond. September 10, 1898

Margaret Hinds, the little daughter of A. G. Hinds of Clarendon Hills, is convalescing. September 10, 1898

Miss Mary Thayer, who has been visiting her brother, Wm. Thayer, returned to her home in Cambridge Mass. September 10, 1898

John D. Mitchell of Troop E, First Illinois Cavalry, is at the home of his father, David Mitchell of Highlands, sick with typhoid. September 10, 1898

Miss Edith Wyllie returned from a visit with her grandparents in England. September 10, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCurdy and daughter Helen returned from Duluth. September 10, 1898

Mrs. Lyman of Holyoke, Mass. is [visiting] her brother-in-law, G. W. Munson. Volume III, Number 52 Saturday, September 24, 1898

Mrs. L. M. Rea of Oak Park, with her little granddaughter, Catherine Henderson, [is visiting] her daughter, Mrs. S. T. Kimbell. September 24, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Palmer entertained Mrs. M. E. Wilke and her daughter, Ella, of Aurora and Mrs. Strumble of St. Charles. September 24, 1898

Alice Doane [died] last Tuesday, born January 1881 … lived most of her life in Hinsdale … suffered from consumption. The funeral services occurred Thursday at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Doane. … Rev. C. F. Elliott conducted the ceremony. The remains were laid away in the family tomb north of Hinsdale … September 24, 1898

Real Estate Transfers September 24, 1898, issue:
Anna R. Hinckley to T. C. Blayney
Wm. F. Wiemers to A. D. Garnsly
Mary C. Padgett to Mathie Zustwick
August Hoffmeyer to Dr. Paul Rudorf

J. C. F. Merrill, F. M. Merrill, Miss H. M. Merrill and Mrs. L. Briggs were called east by the death of their father, Daniel F. Merrill which occurred in Brooklyn Monday afternoon. Mr. Briggs accompanied the party … the funeral occurred at Bergen, N. Y. yesterday. Mr. Merrill was 81 years of age and much of his career was in the service of the government ... September 24, 1898

Mrs. Katherine Mihm died at the residence of her son, Charles Mihm, on South Garfield avenue, Wednesday of cancer of the stomach. The deceased was 80 years old and born in Germany. …came to this country quite young, taking up residence south of Hinsdale soon after her marriage. … Besides her son, a daughter, Mrs. H. C. Zuttermeister, of Chicago survives her. The burial was held yesterday at the family residence, and the remains laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery near Willow Springs. September 24, 1898

Born – A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Karlson on Saturday. September 24, 1898

Fiske Wilson is enjoying a visit from his mother, of Sandwich, Ill. September 24, 1898

Mrs. Fred Scotland and children are [visiting] Ionia, Mich. relatives. ¶ Howard Scotland has gone to Ionia, Mich., to remain indefinitely with his parents ... [after] his service in the navy. September 24, 1898

S. F. Stowe and family moved to Chicago to make their residence in the Englewood district. September 24, 1898

W. F. Krohn is receiving a visit from his sister and father of Galion, O. September 24, 1898