Genealogical Information From the Hinsdale Doings

Barbara Ryan

 

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.  Continued from The Review Vol. 34, Number 3, issue.

 


The Archarena club was entertained Friday evening March 24 by Miss Haskell, the occasion being the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Barr … 14 years of married life.  Volume IV, Number 27, Saturday, April 1, 1899

 

Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Frances Brent of LaGrange to Frank Ayres of this place at Emmanuel church, LaGrange, on next Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock.  The couple will make their home at 20 Bellevue Place, Chicago. April 1, 1899

 

John Burton and family go to Chicago May 1st to make their home … Hinsdale regrets their departure as the Misses Burton have been very active in society circles. April 1, 1899

 

Hinsdale’s gifted artist was given a reception in her honor by Mrs. Isidore Burns, 404 Van Ness ave., San Francisco … Miss Constance Williams is a cousin of Mrs. Burns.  as reported in the Chronicle of that city March 15th. April 1, 1899

 

Born – a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Anderson on Friday of last week. April 1, 1899

 

Miss Mary Eccles and her brother James of Chicago, were guests of Mrs. J. Morlock. April 1, 1899

 

Claude Bird has gone to Buffalo, N.Y., to take a position in the RR clearing house. April 1, 1899

 

Albert Williams … left his home in Hinsdale [for Cornell University] and will visit relatives in Hamilton, Canada, on the way. April 1, 1899

 

L. Muller, Jr., visited in Kalamazoo, Mich., with relatives. April 1, 1899

Miss Seeberger [a Hinsdale teacher] was called home Tuesday by the death of her father. April 1, 1899

 

Rev. M. N. Preston resigns … read his resignation of pastorate of the Congregational church … congregation declined to accept. May 6, 1899

 

Alanson Reed has gone to Opdike to inspect his farm which is near that place. May 6, 1899

 

Mrs. S. T. Kimbell and two children visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln S. Heafield, and with Alderman S. S. Kimbell’s family in the city. May 6, 1899

 

The April 8, 15, 22, and 29, 1899, issues are missing from the microfilm.

 

L. Muller, Jr., and family attended the 50th anniversary of Mr. Muller’s parents at the Auditorium, Chicago, last evening … among other members of the family present were Mr. and Mrs. Pierce with their children of Lake Geneva, Wisc., and Mr. Walker, editor of the Worcester (Mass.) Daily Spy.  Volume IV, Number 32, Saturday, May 6, 1899

 

Officer Nicholson was in LaPorte, Ind., again Thursday on the Jensen murder mystery … the missing man is a brother of Mrs. Peter Jensen of South Garfield. May 6, 1899

 

Mrs. R. R. Landis entertained her sister of Sandwich, Ill. May 6, 1899

 

H. A. Gardner accompanied by his daughter Sarah and son Henry returned from a trip thru the east. May 6, 1899

 

Wm. Noble of the city visited the home of his uncle, George Noble of North Lincoln street. May 6, 1899

 

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kimbell are visiting at Marengo, Ill., with Mrs. Kimbell’s sister, Mrs. Lester Barber. May 6, 1899

 

Mrs. B. F. Ryer of Silver Creek, N.Y., and her daughter Helen M. of the city visited the family of C. B. Kimbell. May 6, 1899

 

Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Janes of Jackson, Tenn., are visiting their son, W. T. Barr of 5th street. May 6, 1899

 

Miss Mable Hinds has returned home in Cleveland, Ohio, after visiting with her cousin, Mrs. Robbins. May 6, 1899

 

Mrs. E. M. Fetterman and infant daughter of Germantown, Neb., are guests of Marshall Roth. May 6, 1899

 

Miss May Clemson, a cousin of Miss Kyler visited here last Sunday. May 6, 1899

 

Miss Louise Weller of Montour Falls, N.Y., visited Mrs. Frost. May 6, 1899

 

Miss Mabel Morris, a former resident of Hinsdale, is visiting her uncle H. A. Fulton. May 6, 1899

 

John Bailey of Kenosha, Wisc., is visiting his brother, E. H. Bailey. May 6, 1899

 

Miss Margaret Kerrigan of Lombardville, Ill., is a guest of her cousin, Mrs. B. G. Merrill. May 6, 1899

 

Administration Notice: Estate of Mary F. Steward, dec’d.  The undersigned, having been appointed administer of … April 22, 1899, Wm. T. Steward. May 6, 1899

 

In Wheaton last Thursday while playing near a bonfire, clothing of one of Mr. W. H. Fischer’s children caught fire … death ensued soon afterwards. May 6, 1899

 

Miss Bennett and brother visited their elder brother in the city. May 6, 1899

 

The May 13, 1899, Number 33, issue is missing from the microfilm.

 

Mrs. Fordham of Oak Park has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Linsley.  Volume IV, Number 34, Saturday, May 20, 1899

 

Mrs. Will Holcomb and two children have been visiting relatives here.  May 20, 1899

 

Paul Gates goes to Terra Cotta, Ill., to take a position in his father’s extensive terra cotta works. May 20, 1899

 

J. Zimmerman, general superintendent of the Adms. Express Co. and an ex-Hinsdalean is here from N.Y. May 20, 1899

 

L. Muller of Chicago visited his son of this suburb. May 20, 1899

 

 

Blanche E. Cole, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cole, died on Sunday last at noon at the residence of her parents, 4623 Ellis avenue, Chicago, in the 23rd year of her age.  ¶Blanche E. Cole, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. [sic] Cole, for many years residents of this suburb … The funeral services were held at the family resident Tuesday morning and the remains brought to Hinsdale for burial in Oak Forest cemetery.  … Major Cole, an uncle of the deceased offering a prayer over the casket.  Messrs. Ralph and James Bradley, Dr. Elliott Carpenter, Harry Spear, Robert Dean and Frank Smith were the pall bearers.  Miss Cole was born in Hinsdale. May 20, 1899

 

Mr. Henry Weaber of Chicago, and Dr. McDonald of Oak Park, visited relatives in Hinsdale. May 20, 1899

 

D. J. Miley and family of Downers Grove [visited] in Hinsdale with Mrs. Miley’s parents. May 20, 1899

 

On the pastor’s birthday, the members and friends of Swedish church surprised him and presented Rev. Carlson with a purse. May 20, 1899

 

Next Monday, Rev. E. Carlson takes his vacation.  He intends visiting his former pastor, Rev. D. Lundgoist, at Albany, N.Y. May 20, 1899

 

Mrs. Will Holcomb and her two children of Appleton, Wis., have been visiting relatives here. May 20, 1899

 

Mr. Knisely has received news of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Knisely, who died of diphtheria. May 20, 1899

 

Hinsdaleans will be interested in hearing that Miss Emily Russell, a former resident, will be married on May 22nd to Mr. Frederick Rueckheim of Chicago. May 20, 1899 [Thursday morning’s Times-Herald published the following … “Miss Emily May Russell, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Russell, was married at 8 o’clock last evening to Frederick William Rueckheim, Jr.  The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, 4424 Berkeley avenue.  Rev. W. W. Wilson, of St. Mark’s church, performed the ceremony. … She was attended by Miss Edith Wyllie and Miss Josephine Turnbull as bridesmaids. … Richard Russell, a brother of the bride, acted as best man. … will make their home in this city.”  ¶ Last Sunday Mrs. H. D. Wyllie entertained at her Sixth street home a merry party of young people, all of whom were to participate in a marriage ceremony on the following Wednesday.  Miss Edith Wyllie, daughter of the hostess, was the bridesmaid elect.  The other guests were Miss Emily Russell of Chicago who is a former Hinsdale girl and who became Mr. Ruekheim’s [sic] bride on Wednesday, and Mr. F. W. Ruekheim [sic], Miss Josephine Turnbull, Richard and Frank Russell.  May 27, 1899]

 

Mrs. C. D.  Bird had as her guests, Mrs. Sadie Williams of Sitka, Alaska, and her sister, Mrs. Pumphrey [sic] of Oak Park.  Mrs. Williams has just returned from her mission school in Sitka. May 20, 1899

 

Real estate transfers in the May 20, 1899, issue:

Horace M. Kimbell to Edward T. Pape

Burt S. Andrews to Fred W. Lindsley

Maria K. Hallgren to Katherine Pope

Hinsdale Cemetery Co. to J. K. Wilson

M. L. Raftree to Adelaide Mitchell

Nancy A. Mitchell to M. L. Raftree

 

Mr. Bridgman of Quincy, Ill., is visiting his son and daughter at Clarendon. Volume IV, Number 35, Saturday, May 27, 1899

 

Miss Sarah Kimbell entertained at her father’s home on Elm street in honor of Mrs. Marion Wilson Smith of Detroit. … The guests were Messrs. and Mesdames Ryder, H. Kimbell, S. T. Kimbell, Conover and Messrs. Warren, Freeman, Klapperick and Furness, and Mrs. Smith. May 27, 1899

 

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shaw of First street enjoyed a visit from their son, Tom Shaw of Winona, Ind. May 27, 1899

 

Miss Lillian Fairchild, who has been a guest of Hinsdale relatives [this spring], returned to her home in Buffalo, N.Y. May 27, 1899

 

W. B. Clark of Douglas Park, father of Walter S. Clark is [visiting] him.  Mr. Clark is an old veteran of the Civil War. May 27, 1899

 

Dr. Harry J. Ohls of Elgin, [visited] his sister. …does not regret moving from Hinsdale. May 27, 1899

 

The following item from the Dushore (Pa.) Review  the death of Mrs. B. W. Jackson, mother of W. W. Jackson of this suburb.  “Mrs. Bernice Woodruff Jackson, widow of the late Hon. George D. Jackson, died at the old family homestead in this place, Saturday, May 6th, 1899, aged 67 years, one month and seven days.  The funeral was held from the late residence on Monday, May 8th, and the interment took place by the side of her husband, in the family plot on Bahr’s Hill.  She is survived by four children: W. W. Jackson of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. J. W. Young, and Mrs. Thomas Irving of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Payne P. Sturdevant of this place.  Another son, George C. Jackson, died on Christmas Day, 1898. …” May 27, 1899

 

The May 27th  issue contains a long list of students who had perfect attendance in school for the month.

 

Mrs. W. F. [E.?] Thompson of Riverside [visited] her sister, Mrs. W. S. Hinckley. May 27, 1899

 

Mrs. E. K. Mackey of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. John Stevens of Chicago [visited] Mrs. L. Briggs. May 27, 1899

 

Frank Nickerson has accepted a position at Vinemont, Ala. May 27, 1899

 

The infant son of Mrs. James Joseph is convalescing. May 27, 1899

 

Mrs. Babcock and daughter, Miss Smith, have returned to Hinsdale. May 27, 1899

 

Mrs. Will Johnston arrived home from Maryland, where she has been [visiting] with her parents and other relatives. May 27, 1899

 

Died – Mrs. O. Roos of this village, of consumption at the Presbyterian hospital, Tuesday.  She was buried in Chicago. May 27, 1899

 

Miss Laura Dodge of Bowlder [sic], Col., is a guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Webster. May 27, 1899

 

Miss Keith of Elgin has been visiting her sisters Mrs. W. A. Hayes and Mrs. M. L. Raftree.  Volume IV, Number 36, Saturday, June 3, 1899

 

Wm. Wilke visited relatives in Naperville. June 3, 1899

 

James Courter of Denver, Colorado, is visiting here with his wife and parents. June 3, 1899

 

L. Salek, foreman of Merrill Printing Co.’s plant, entertained his parents and four other relatives from the city. June 3, 1899

 

Dr. Burdick toured to Peoria to spend the day with relatives. June 3, 1899

 

Norman Clarke has gone to Seattle for two months outing with his uncle and friends. June 3, 1899

 

O. M. Roos and family have moved into the city.  His aged and blind father will live with them. June 3, 1899

 

Alvin Barton is to be married June 7th to Miss Rust of Chicago. June 3, 1899

 

L. C. Ruth and wife visited relatives in Galesburg. June 3, 1899

 

T. B. Benson and family are moving to Denver, Colo. June 3, 1899

 

Miss Marian Turner Hair was wedded to Mr. Charles Dunning Crossette of this village, at the home of her father, Mr. Samuel Hair, 4417 Lake avenue, Chicago on Thursday evening.  The ceremony was performed at eight o’clock by the Rev. Francis Irwin of the Fifth Kenwood Baptist church. … Two little flower girls, Estelle Miller and Marguerite Thorpe, cousins of the bride … Miss Elizabeth Hair, sister of the bride, was maid of honor … Miss Aurelia Crossette, sister of the groom … The groom’s best man was Mr. Robert Crossette, a brother.  The ushers were Mr. Murray Crossette, Mr. Thomas Hair and Mr. Carl Williams.  Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Crossette  after October 1, will be at home in Elgin, Illinois.  ¶Murray Crossette came home from Houghton, Mich., to attend the wedding of his brother, Charles.  June 3, 1899

 

Died – Mrs. Emeracy Babcock on Monday morning at her home on Lincoln street of consumption.  The deceased was 83 years of age. … She was the mother of Miss Gertrude Smith, Mrs. Eli Ditzler and Mr. Babcock of Aurora. … The funeral was held at the family residence, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. R. Cross officiating. … Burial was in Naperville.  June 3, 1899

 

The wedding of Miss Helen M. Ryer and Mr. Frank Klapperich took place Thursday, June 1st at the residence of the groom’s sister, Mrs. L. Podrasnik, 799 W. Monroe, Chicago. … Miss Sarah M. Kimbell, her schoolmate, acted as maid of honor and Virginia Kimbell served as ribbon bearer.  … They will [make] their home in Chicago. June 3, 1899

 

Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Mabel Warren to Mr. Chauncey Lamb on Wednesday evening, June 14.  The ceremony is to take place at Unity church. June 3, 1899

 

Wm. Thompson has given up his position with J. P. Mohr, the Fullersburg grocer, and moved his family to the city where he accepts a position in his brother’s store. June 3, 1899

 

Mrs. S. A. Colburn is back from Sioux City, Ia.,  She expects her daughter, Mrs. Baker here soon to spend the summer. June 3, 1899

 

The following item from the Naperville Clarion proves of interest:  “Last week, Wednesday, Mrs. J. Ditzler was 84 years old.  She celebrated the event by visiting her son in Hinsdale.”  June 3, 1899

 

Dies is Fair Massachusetts:  A. L. Storm, brother of O. F. Storm, a Hinsdale painter, died late Thursday afternoon at the home of his sister in Fitchburg, Mass.  It is intended to bury the remains in the east.  The deceased was a native of Sweden.  He immigrated to America about the time of the Civil War and later coming to Chicago … Three years ago he came to Hinsdale …  Mr. Storm was married in the 70’s, but later divorced from his wife who died several years ago. June 3, 1899

 

Winslow Churchill, of Downers Grove, died Sunday, aged 85 years.  He came to Chicago in 1834 with his father, who shortly afterward settled in DuPage Co., near Lombard.  He moved in 1858 to Lisle township … 1879 moved to Downers Grove. June 3, 1899

 

Mrs. Fritz Kolzow, [her step-daughter] Mrs. John Kolzow and her two little sons [injured in an accident.]  The three year old son [was cut.] June 3, 1899

 

Eddie Schmidt gave a party for friends yesterday in celebration of his 10th birthday. Volume IV, Number 37, Saturday, June 10, 1899

 

Mr. Charles Fox, brother of Mr. W. O. Fox has moved out from the city. June 10, 1899

 

Miss Helen McDonell of Hyde Park is visiting her cousins, the Hines. June 10, 1899

 

Rev. P. E. Thomas will return to his home in Denver for the summer.  Mr. Lott is expected to preach in his absence. June 10, 1899

 

Mrs. Vaughan of Aurora is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wallace.  ¶Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vaughan of Aurora and Mr. Isabell of Chicago visited their mother, Mrs. Wallace.  June 10, 1899

 

Mr. Jas. Tyler of Downers Grove is to be married this week. June 10, 1899

 

Mrs. Mensden has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Preston. June 10, 1899

 

Mrs. W. C. Brownies of St. Louis, visited Mrs. E. E. Fayerweather.  ¶Mrs. Lambert Hopkins and son Tom, visited Mrs. E. E. Fayerweather. June 10, 1899

 

Mrs. Holverscheid is visiting her eldest son, in Denver, Colo. June 10, 1899

 

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Childs visited relatives at Kenosha. June 10, 1899

 

Born – On Wednesday, June 7th, a seven pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Fiske Wilcox, at Grossdale. June 10, 1899

 

Little Blanche Troeger enjoyed her first birthday party on Thursday.  Four generations were present. June 10, 1899

 

 

Mrs. H. L. Conard with her two sons are going to Centerburg, O. next week for a visit to her parents.  About the first of July, Mr. and Mrs. Conard, accompanied by their son, Donald and Mrs. Kenrick, sail for Europe. June 10, 1899

 

The [Chicago] Times-Herald says: “Dr. Homer S. Warren, a prominent West Side physician, living at 1449 West Jackson boulevard, was made defendant in a $20,000. damage suit started in Superior Court yesterday by John F. Walsh, who alleges that the defendant has alienated the affections of his wife. … Dr. Warren was also named as corespondent [sic] in a divorce case begun in the Circuit Court.  … Mr. Walsh married his wife in Hinsdale in 1890.  Her maiden name was Vivian Van Velzer.”  June 10, 1899

 

Mrs. S. B. Hamill of the city visited her sister, Mrs. R. W. Clarke. June 10, 1899

 

Mrs. J. B. Sweatt and daughter of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, are visiting among relatives in Hinsdale. June 10, 1899

 

Mrs. Rebecca Rhodes and Mrs. F. P. Rooch of Chicago, mother and sister of Mrs. M. A. Myers, have been visiting [her]. June 10, 1899

 

Master Sam Edgerton entertained a merry party of his young friends last Wednesday morning, it being a birthday event.  The party was given in the kindergarten rooms of the Central school building. June 10, 1899

 

Real estate transfers in the June 10, 1899, issue:

Jas. R. Wilson to Geo. M. Jones

Dr. Paul Rudorf to Dorthea Bunnel

 

The June 17, 1899, Number 38, is missing from the microfilm

 

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Childs attended the graduating exercises at Beloit, last week.  Their son Robert graduated at that time and George completed the academical [sic] course.  Volume IV, Number 39, Saturday,  June 24, 1899

 

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Robinson and Miss Mabel Robinson attended the marriage of Miss Marion Philo at LaGrange, Wednesday evening.  June 24, 1899

 

Mrs. J. F. Stuart was visited by her brother, Mr. Whitcomb and his wife. June 24, 1899

 

Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Cortis attended the wedding of Miss Staples of Chicago last week. June 24, 1899

 

Irwin Ruth leaves in two weeks for a summer’s visit to his uncle’s farm in Ames, Iowa. June 24, 1899

 

Mrs. Wilde was visited last week by her cousin, Miss Vincent. June 24, 1899

 

Mr. Harvey Dean, who has been somewhat sick, has gone to the home of his father-in-law in Iowa. June 24, 1899

 

Robin Thayer left Tuesday for his uncle’s farm in Ohio, near Lake Erie, where he intends to pass the summer. June 24, 1899

 

C. D. Bird is on a business trip to Montreal, Canada.  He was accompanied by his wife and his daughters June and Ray.  At Buffalo they visited with their son Claudius. June 24, 1899

 

Granville M. Holt, husband of Charlotte C. Holt, who is a sister of Charles H. Cushing, died suddenly at his home 5316 Lexington Ave., Chicago, Tuesday.  The deceased was 51 years old … temporary fit of insanity, during which he took his own life.  The funeral was held Thursday at 2 o’clock.  Mr. Holt was known by many Hinsdaleans. June 24, 1899

 

Mr. F. J. Prior, accompanied by his two eldest daughters, Florence and Ethel, left for Montreal, Canada. June 24, 1899

 

Mr. John Baldwin, who was visiting his cousin, Mrs. Dalton, in the early part of May, died two weeks ago at the home of his uncle in Boston, Mass.  The deceased was twenty-one years old and a victim of consumption. June 24, 1899

 

The funeral services of Mrs. Emily C. Linsley were held at 3 o’clock last Sabbath afternoon at the Congregational church. … sermon by Rev. George Wilson of Paxton, Ill.  the body was taken to Oak Forest cemetery. June 24, 1899

 

On Wednesday evening, Miss Hattie Lewis of Chicago, but formerly of this village was wedded to Dr. Hess of Sioux City, Ia., at the home of H. C. Dana, who is a cousin of the bride.  It was a quiet affair owing to the recent death of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Hinckley … Rev. Wm. Ried Cross of Grace church performed the ceremony. June 24, 1899

 

Miss Lulubelle Walker entertained friends last Thursday, the occasion being her 13th birthday. June 24, 1899

 

Miss Annie Hislop left for Newport, Ky., where she will visit relatives. June 24, 1899

 

Mrs. W. H. Edwards accompanied by her daughter Alice and her son Will leaves for their cottage in Grand Haven, Michigan. June 24, 1899