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 and apparently ended with the September 3, 1898, column. The newspapers are available on microfilm at Hinsdale Public Library but will not be loaned on interlibrary from there.

Mrs. J. H. Bradley with her daughter, Lucy, returned to her home in New York City after a visit to her sons. Volume IV, Number 15, January 7, 1899

Mrs. Schikorra moved to her old home in Pennsylvania. She and her husband made several unsuccessful business ventures here. January 7, 1899

Philo White, a student at Ann Arbor from Gibbonsville, Mont., visited his cousin, Mrs. E. L. Benton, before returning to college. January 7, 1899

The death of Mr. John M. Brown occurred in Philadelphia, Penn., January 2, 1899, … caused by heart trouble … will be remembered by many Hinsdale families … his work in church and Sunday School … widow and children survive. January 7, 1899 [A resolution was passed by the Missionary and Ladies Aid Society of Hinsdale Presbyterian church regarding the death of Mr. John Brown expressing sympathy to wife, Delia, and family. February 18, 1899]

Maitland Daniels died from pneumonia December 27^th at his home in Richmond, Virginia, … graduated last spring from Lyons Township high school. January 7, 1899

George and Charles Pfeifer of Frankford Station visited their cousin, George Pfeifer. January 7, 1899

Born – last Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. S. Thorson, a daughter. January 7, 1899

Born – a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Murray of South Garfield [street] Thursday. January 7, 1899

Mr. Ernest Keeler visited his brother Carl’s home in Laurel, Miss. January 7, 1899

Mr. George Kelly of Mineral Point, Wisc., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. George W. Hall. Volume IV, Number 16, January 14, 1899

E. H. Ditzler and his sister, Mrs. Susan Butts of Chicago, visited their mother in Naperville. January 14, 1899

E. F. Davis received yesterday the [notice] of the death of his uncle, Mark Davis of Wheaton. The death occurred Thursday. The deceased was one of the early settlers of the county, having come here some 40 years ago. … Years ago he taught school in Fullersburg, where he resided, and it was under his training that E. H. Davis’ mother and Mrs. Betsy Fox received their early education. The funeral will be held Sunday. January 14, 1899

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dempster are rejoicing over the arrival of an infant daughter at their home. January 14, 1899

Born – On Monday to Mr. and Mrs. James Petrie, a daughter. January 14, 1899

Alex G. Frost, a brother of J. M. Frost, is convalescing from a two week’s illness. January 14, 1899

Mrs. Blaney of Riverside, visited her mother, Mrs. W. S. Hinckley. January 14, 1899

Albert Speckman, the day operator at the depot, visited relatives in Aurora. January 14, 1899

John H. Tedens, a pioneer resident and merchant of Lemont, died at 9 o’clock Sunday morning at his home on Talcott street, Lemont, from heart failure. … He was born in 1833 at Schleswig-Holstein, coming to America in 1850. … He leaves five sons and one daughter. January 14, 1899

Mrs. Morgan and daughter Grace of Omaha, arrived in Hinsdale for an extended visit with relatives. They are former residents … January 14, 1899

George Lehman passed away at 5:15 yesterday morning at his home in the West end. The deceased was … 35 years of age, most of which time he resided in this suburb. He was born in Lace. … The deceased leaves a widow and five children. January 14, 1899

Dr. J. C. Merrick former Hinsdale practitioner is near death at his home at 1778 Milwaukee avenue … left Hinsdale in 1883. Volume IV, Number 17, January 21, 1899 [Dr. Jerome C. Merrick … passed away last Sunday … consumption. The funeral was held Tuesday, the remains being laid to rest in Oak Forest cemetery, Hinsdale. Rev. C. F. Elliott officiated at the grave. Dr. Merrick was 57 years old. After graduating from Rush Medical College, he came here in December 1871. … A wife and two children, Harry and Fay, survive him. (long obituary) January 28, 1899]

Miss Katherine Horan of the city is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. G. Merrill. January 21, 1899

Mrs. S. T. Kimbell with two children is [visiting] her mother, Mrs. L. M. Rea in Oak Park. Sherman is taking care of the "old folks at home" while his wife is away. January 21, 1899

Mrs. J. S. Green of Maquoketa, Iowa, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy Roth. January 21, 1899

Mrs. A. Froscher’s father, Frederick Wagener, died at Fullersburg Monday and was buried at Proviso. Mr. Wagener was born at Erysipglas, Hanover, Germany, 78 years ago and moved to Fullersburg in 1856. January 21, 1899

Mrs. L. C. Newell’s brother, Chas. K. Williams of Chicago, spent last Sunday with her. January 21, 1899

Among the marriage licenses issued by the county clerk, this week, the following is noted, Fred Steim of Hinsdale and Frances Miller of Naperville, both aged 23 years. January 21, 1899 [The marriage of Fred Stemm {sic} and Miss Frances Miller is to be solemnized at the home of the bride today. January 28, 1999]

Miss Minnie Brophy [visited] her parents in West Hinsdale. She is a nurse in the West Side Hospital. January 21, 1899

Mr. and Mrs. D. Weisenstein mourn the loss of their daughter, Elma, from pneumonia, on Thursday morning. January 21, 1899

Thursday Postmaster Courter received news that his mother, residing in Prophetstown, Ill., was not expected to live and the following day Mrs. Courter received a telegram conveying the sad news of her mother’s death in Honeoye Falls, N. Y. January 21, 1899

W. S. Thompson, an old and trusted employee of Fox and Davis was bound over to the grand jury on charges of larceny and embezzlement. [long article] Volume IV, Number 18, January 28, 1899 [Wm. S. Thompson former clerk of Fox and Davis, is now employed by J. C. Mohr, the Fullersburg grocer. February 11, 1899]

Mr. and Mrs. Jay L. Kimbell of Sabula, Iowa, visited their cousin, C. B. Kimbell. ¶ Capt. D. N. Smalley of Cuba City, Wisc., visited his nephew, C. B. Kimbell. January 28, 1899

Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Lemmon were out from the city to visit their daughter, Mrs. James McDonald. January 28, 1899

There was a peculiar case before Justice Smith, Tuesday, says the West Chicago Journal. George Mitchell, of Omaha, purchased a piece of property in Hinsdale … and deeded the property to his wife, Agnes Mitchell. The household goods were moved to Hinsdale … Living on the place was Henry G. Clark and he refused to give up possession … January 28, 1899

Henry Pantke, a well known and prosperous farmer and a brother of Mrs. Chas. Mihm of this place, died suddenly at his home near Willow Springs, last Saturday, of pneumonia. … leaves a widow and four children … During the 44 years of his life … The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the German Lutheran church, Willow Springs, Rev. Schwartzoff officiating. January 28, 1899 [… sale at auction of farm goods of the late Henry C. Pantke on Thursday, February 23 at the Stephenson farm near Willow Springs … February 18, 1899]

The funeral of Mrs. Emma L. Snow, who died Tuesday while at the Presbyterian hospital, was held from the Congregational church on Thursday at eleven o’clock. … conducted by Rev. M. N. Preston, the remains were taken to Oak Forest cemetery for burial. … sixty two beautiful years of her life … had resided in Hinsdale. Her husband was a clergyman … She leaves four sons and two daughters, four of whom were present at the funeral. January 28, 1899

Henry Mills, an old Hinsdale boy now employed on the J. C. Ross farm near Harvard, Ill., … accident. January 28, 1899

Hinsdale Real Estate Transfers, January 28, 1899, issue:
Wm. H. Holcomb to Herbert H. Holcomb
Bur t S. Andrews to James F. Smith
James H. Ballough to Zan D. Scott
Jerome J. Danforth to H. Helen L. Mitchell

Mrs. Lucy M. Van Doren died last Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Bogue, in her 84^th year, and was buried by the side of her husband in Oakwoods cemetery, Chicago, on Tuesday. … a volunteer nurse during the dreadful scourge of cholera in Chicago in 1847. January 28, 1899 [Mrs. Lucy M. Van Doren (nee Kinne) born in 1815, was called home January 22, 1899, … early life in Springfield, N.Y., where some of her relatives and friends remain. … came to Chicago in 1842 … married in 1849 to Mr. A. B. Van Doren … charter members of Plymouth Congregational church, moved to Hyde Park … After the great fire of 1871 the family returned to the city … Mr. Van Doren died in 1897 …she moved to only daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Brogue’s, residence in Hinsdale. February 18, 1899]

Misses Kate and Jess Carley entertained their little friends in celebration of Miss Jess’ 4^th birthday Tuesday. Volume IV, Number 19, February 4, 1899

Miss Bertha Ellison of Watkins, N. Y., is ill with scarlet fever at the home of her uncle, C. E. Raymond. February 4, 1899

Martha Warkentie_ visited at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Springer, this week. February 4, 1899

Mrs. John McKeand of Engelwood, and her daughter, Mrs. D. H. Harrison of Neepawa, Manitoba, spent Friday of last week with Mrs. R. W. Clarke and W. B. McKeand. February 4, 1899

Seymour Shewell is [visiting] in Hinsdale with his mother. He just returned from Northern Michigan where he has been with a surveying party among the miners. February 4, 1899

The death of Mrs. Ernest Tabor occurred at her home, at Taber’s Resort, Michigan, on Saturday, Jan. 28^th. Mr. Tabor and daughters have the deepest sympathy of their many Hinsdale friends. February 4, 1899

Mrs. G. D. Hall daughter of Andrew Sundgrin passed away at her home in Lockport, Ill., Wednesday, … formerly lived in Hinsdale for four years … was organist in the Swedish Evangelical church. She leaves a husband and a son of five weeks. Volume IV, Number 20, February 11, 1899

C. A. Brophy and family attended the funeral of the wife of Mr. Brophy’s brother, Dr. Brophy, president of the Chicago Dental College, in the city, Wednesday. February 11, 1899

Mrs. Hattendorf, seventh grade teacher who has been battling influenza for a number of weeks, succumbed to the disease this week. February 11, 1899

J. Q. Adams one of the wealthiest men in this country, died at his home in Wheaton February 8^th, aged 74 years … many times a millionaire … leaves two children, a son and a daughter. February 11, 1899

Waco, Texas, papers Sunday, January __n, devoted much space to the elaborate [acc]ounts of the marriage of Miss Ida Seley [and] Mr. Victor Moore … is a niece of S. Heineman. [Edge of newspaper folder over and not microfilmed.] February 11, 1899

Engineer Thompson [died] in the recent wreck on the Great Western [rail]road at Hanover Tuesday morning. [The wreck was Monday, he died Tuesday morning] February 11, 1899

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gates are in Columbus, O., to visit their son Paul. February 11, 1899

Cyrus and F. Slater of Hinckley enjoyed a visit with their sister, Mrs. E. L. Benton. February 11, 1899

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Newell celebrated their 13^th anniversary last evening … [with friends.] February 11, 1899

Born – To Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Marks on Friday of last week, a daughter. February 11, 1899

Dr. Stewart, the aged father of Mrs. Chas. Holcomb, who has been ill … is improving. February 11, 1899

Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Grace Germain, former principal of our high school, to Mr. Harry Holmes in Chicago March 4th. February 11, 1899

Died of pneumonia, Elwood Hewes Kimbell, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin N. Kimbell, Jr., aged 11 months, 19 days. Funeral from home of parents, 1459 Kimbell avenue Thursday, the 7th. The little one was the grand nephew of C. B. Kimbell. Horace M. and Miss Sarah Kimbell attended the funeral. Volume IV, Number 21, February 18, 1899

Martin Dale … renovating the house at the corner of 1^st and Washington preparatory to moving in March 1^st. Mr. Dale’s wife is in Sweden where she was called by the death of her father. February 18, 1899

Warner Reed was up from Dixon to visit his parents. February 18, 1899

Frank Blanchard, an old settler, fell off a windmill at his home in Downers Grove yesterday and was instantly killed. He came to this section of the country 60 years ago when a mere child. February 18, 1899

G. A. Langdon of Des Moines, Ia., was entertained at the homes of his cousins, P. M. and J. C. F. Merrill. February 18, 1899

Fred Glessman, the insane man who was found wandering in the woods south of here in a half frozen condition … died in Cook county hospital, Thursday. February 18, 1899

Robert Flaising, a nephew and guest of Horace Jackson, returns to Hinsdale after a six year absence. February 18, 1899

Mrs. Clark Nettleton left for her home in Seattle, Thursday, after an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brophy. February 18, 1899

Christoph Biemaul died at the county farm, near Wheaton last Monday, and his remains brought to Hinsdale for burial. The funeral was held in the village hall Wednesday, the interment being in the Fullersburg cemetery. Mr. Beimaul [sic] was well known by the county’s early settlers, as for 30 years he was wagon maker at Fullersburg, and attained some prominence in the early days of that settlement. He leaves two sons, Phil and Fred, both of whom live in the city. February 18, 1899

Mark Dunham of Wayne, the owner of the far famed Oak Lawn Stock Farm is dead, having died at the hospital in Chicago Friday night last. The funeral was held from his late residence Tuesday afternoon. February 18, 1899

Real Estate Transfers, February 18, 1899, issue:
Dr. Paul Rudorf to Anna Allen
Lillian S. Ballagh to Lucy Rose

Charles Ehlers leaves for central Wisc., where he has purchased a grocery store near Elroy. Volume IV, Number 22, February 25, 1899

A. T. Heapy of Third street died of pneumonia at three o’clock this morning … leaves a widow and three children. February 25, 1899

Mrs. H. Bockhof was given a surprise party by twenty of her friends on the anniversary of her natal day. February 25, 1899

Mrs. Holmes and daughter went to Willemette [sic] to spend the Sabbath with her mother. February 25, 1899

A barber shop at Barbers Corners belonging to Philip Bayer, ex Hinsdalean, was burned to the ground last Saturday. February 25, 1899

John Macinder, one of the pioneers of this section, passed away at two o’clock Wednesday morning, at his home in Fullersburg, … cause of death is attributed to old age, being 85 years old. He leaves a son and four daughters, two of whom, Mrs. Morrill Fuller and Mrs. John Fuller, reside at Fullersburg. The funeral was held from the house, yesterday afternoon, the remains being buried in the Fullersburg cemetery. Rev. C. F. Elliott conducted the services … was born in England 85 years ago, and in 1845 embarked with his wife and children for America, coming directly to then sparely settled county of DuPage. … His wife … died in 1874. February 25, 1899

Eston, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Randolf formerly of Hinsdale died at Riverside last week Friday. February 25, 1899

Miss Lizzie Rehling of Fullersburg was married to Wm. E. Klorchner of Downers Grove by Justice Gurnea at Wheaton last Saturday. February 25, 1899

Volume IV, Numbers 23, March 4, 1899, and Volume IV, Numbers 24, March 11, 1899, are missing from the microfilm.

Owing to the death of her aunt, Mrs. C. A. Taylor of Chicago, Mrs. Herbert Thayer recalled invitations to her "at home." Volume IV, Number 25, March 18, 1899

Miss M. D. Wilson has accepted a position at LeGrand, Oregon. March 18, 1899

Miss Kyler was visited by her cousin, Miss Celia Ort of Wahwo, Neb. March 18, 1899

Harry F. Maydell invited a few of his gentlemen friends to a birthday dinner Wednesday night. March 18, 1899

Miss Emeline Benton returned to her home in Aurora after a visit with her sister, Mrs. F. L. Raymond. March 18, 1899

A meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will be held March 19th. Mrs. D. L. Kelley of Jefferson, Ind., a daughter of Rev. A. R. Knox, residing here, will [speak.] March 18, 1899

Seymour Shewell is now located in South Milwaukee where he has accepted a position with the Bucyrus Co. March 18, 1899

Real Estate Transactions, March 18, 1899, issue:
Jacob Oberlin to Henry Oberlin
B. S. Andrews to P. H. Mason
T. H. Lansing to Henry Kuhls
Marian K. Hallgrin to Sophia E. Hamilton
Peter McGain to Sophia E. Hamilton

Miss Alexander, a Hinsdale colored woman and sister of the Rev. Alexander formerly pastor of the Hinsdale Colored Baptist church, was struck by a suburban train at LaGrange, Monday night. She was seriously injured, but may recover. March 18, 1899

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Rubel celebrated their Tin wedding … March 18, 1899

Born – A son to Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Hawkins, last evening. March 18, 1899

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Warren celebrated the 40^th anniversary of their marriage and Mr. Warren’s 65^th birth anniversary one night last week. March 18, 1899

Mrs. Robert W. Clarke visited her sister Mrs. Hamill at her home in the city, 888 Warren avenue. Mr. Hamill reports wonderful success with his business in the west. Volume IV, Number 26, March 25, 1899

Died – Emily, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. B. Murray at their home Sunday, March 19th. … aged 17 … pneumonia. Funeral Tuesday conducted by Rev. M. N. Preston … interment at Oak Forest. March 25, 1899

Mrs. R. C. Brophy of Clarendon Hills is entertaining her father and mother, Capt. and Mrs. T. A. Olmsted of Duluth, Minnesota. March 25, 1899

A gay birthday party was given on L. P. Conover by a number of his friends last Saturday night. March 25, 1899

Mrs. L. F. Ingalls of Ingalls Park, Joliet, came out for a visit with her sister, Mrs. C. B. Kimbell. March 25, 1899

William Skeels spent Thursday evening in Downers Grove, visiting his mother and sister. March 25, 1899

Miss Mabel Henson, daughter of Dr. P. S. Henson of Chicago, is the guest of Miss Belden. March 25, 1899

Mr. Geo. A. Brophy of Fox Lake, Ill., is visiting his brothers, Chas. A. and Dr. R. C. Brophy. March 25, 1899

Dr. J. H. Greene of Dubuque, Iowa, en route for Europe, stopped over Tuesday with his sister, Mrs. W. W. Jackson. March 25, 1899

Mrs. St. John of Marion, O., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. G. F. Lewis. March 25, 1899

F. J. Prior, accompanied by Horace, his youngest son, is making a trip … March 25, 1899