Macon County News Items - Niantic News Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) February 3 1882 C. Cassell of the Decatur Republican spent Sunday with his father, John Cassel, of this city (Niantic). Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) September 26  1882 John Cassell has established a restaurant and confectionery at Niantic, and is doing well. Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) September 30 1882 - Niantic News Two sons of John Cassell were in our village yesterday. Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1882 > December > 27 John Cassel, the baker, visited Decatur, Thursday Review (Decatur, Illinois) August 15 1883 Niantic News Miss Minnie Cassell will leave for Spencer county, in a few days to visit friends. Miss Lizzie Ricewein (Reichwein), of Florida (Florid), who has been visiting Miss Minnie Cassell for some time, will shortly leave for her home. Miss Lizzie is a pleasant young lady, and has made many friends during her short stay among us. Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois) June 26, 1884 Niantic News Miss Minnie Cassell and Freddie Andrews leave next week for a four weeks visit in Florida. (Florid) Mr. Hulsberger of Florid, IL is clerking for John Cassell, our popular baker. Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) July 12 1884 Niantic Miss Minnie Cassel and Fred Andrews left Friday night for Florid, Illinois, where they will visit friends. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) April 8 1885 - Niantic John Cassell, for Justice, was the only republican elected, the Democrats winning the rest of the offices. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) September 12 1885 Niantic News John Cassell and W. R. Dingman attended the soldiers' reunion at Jacksonville last week. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1885 > November > 25 Mrs. Sloan who has been visiting the Misses Minnie and Ella Cassel has returned to her home in Decatur. Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1886 > April > 17 Niantic John Dineham is no longer clerking for John Cassel, he having left for Decatur, where he has a lucrative position. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) May 5 1886 Niantic News Rube Andrews has quit the restaurant business and is now clerking for John Cassell Decatur Daily Review July 27, 1886 Charles Dingman's examination before Justice John Cassell, at Niantic, Monday, on a charge of attempting to murder Ed Capps, by stabbing him in the left breast, resulted in the acquittal of the accused. Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1886 > September > 25 Marion Milligan has moved his stock of groceries into the room formerly occupied by John Cassel. Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) September 30 1886 John Cassell and wife are visiting relatives and friends in Florid, Ill. They will return this week. Decatur Daily Review October 1, 1886 Mrs. J. Linehan, of Decatur, is visiting her father, Squire John Cassell. Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) October 14 1886 John Cassell is hauling brick preparatory to building a new oven for his bakery department. Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1887 > February > 10 Niantic Squire Cassel tried a case of perjury Wednesday morning. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) August 16 1887 Niantic, Aug. 15 Chas. And Frank Chassell (Cassell) and John Linehan, with their wives, all of Decatur, spent Sunday with their father, John Cassell. They returned home Sunday evening in a hack. Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) September 8 1887 Niantic, Sept 2 Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell are visiting relatives in Decatur. Decatur Weekly Republican (Decatur, Illinois) September 6 1888 John Cassell and William Dingman are the delegates from Niantic township. They are understood to be for McClellan for clerk. Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1887 > July > 30 Niantic Geo Danley and wife of Hennepin, are visiting relative in this place. Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois) January 3 1890 Mrs. John Linehan of Decatur is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cassell. Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois) January 16 1890 Mr. and Mrs. William Pettus arrived home from Arcola Monday and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Cassell. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) June 28 1890 Master Lennie Cassell and his cousin, Hattie Andrews, have gone to Niantic to visit for a few days with their grandpa, John Cassell. Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1890 > June > 28 Niantic Mr. Cassel has erected a new summer kitchen Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1890 > September > 13 Niantic John Cassel is on the sick list. Review (Decatur, Illinois) January 15 1891 Mrs. Retta Pettus and little daughter are the guests of Mrs. John Cassell. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) October 10 1891 John Cassell to John T. Linehan, deed to lot 8, block 5, Cassell's 4th addition - $1500. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1892 > May > 21 Mrs. Retta Pettus is visiting Mrs. John Cassel. Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) May 28 1892 John Cassell is painting his house. The Weekly Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1892 > November > 19 George Pettis and family visited Mrs. Cassel on Wednesday The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1893 > March > 17 Mrs. John Linahan of Decatur visited Mrs. Cassel Sunday. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) August 15 1893 Leonard Cassell is visiting his grandfather at Niantic. The Weekly Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1893 > September > 23 Mrs. John Cassel has been on the sick list last week. June 1, 1894 - Niantic Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell are visiting relatives in Decatur. Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) April 8 1895 Niantic Town Tickets These tickets for town officers have been put up at Niantic: Anti-License - President, B. W. Durflinger; clerk, Arthur Pritchett: .......police magistrate, John Cassell People's Ticket - President, J. P. Faris; clerk, Enoch Martin; ..... police magistrate, John Cassell The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1896 > July > 29 Niantic G. M. Danley of Decatur transacted business here Monday. Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1897 > February > 18 Frank Andrews of Clinton, visited his father-in-law, John Cassel, last week Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) April 29 1897 Mrs. George Danley and sons visited Mrs. Danley's father, John Cassell, Sunday. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) August 12 1897 Mrs. George Danely (Danley) and children of Decatur visited Mr. and Mrs. Cassell. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) May 30 1899 The youngest child of George Pettus has been very sick with whooping cough at the home of its grandmother, Mrs. Cassell. Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1899 > August > 4 Mrs. John Andrews and daughter of Clinton visited Mr. and Mrs. John Cassel last week. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1900 > August > 14 George Pettus was here from Mt. Auburn to visit his mother, Mrs. Cassell Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1901 > September > 24 Mrs. John Cassell, who has been ill, is much better. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1902 > April > 18 Niantic John Cassell is building a store room in his yard. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1902 > April > 18 Mrs. Frank Andreas (Andrews) of Decatur visited her father Squire John Cassell and wife Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > April > 3 Niantic George Pettus of Mt. Auburn visited his mother Mrs. John Cassell, Tuesday and took the train for Decatur on a business errand. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > April > 24 Mrs. Frank Andrews is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > May > 5 Mt. Auburn John Cassell and family of Niantic were the guests of Mrs. Cassell's son, George Pettus, last Tuesday. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > May > 5 Mt. Auburn John Cassell and family of Niantic were the guests of Mrs. Cassell's son, George Pettus, last Tuesday. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > July > 8 Wm. Pettus and family of Chicago are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > October > 27 Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Danley were at Niantic yesterday and spent the day with Mrs. Danley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell. It was Mr. Cassell's seventy-fifth birthday anniversary. A fine dinner was served at noon and the day was spent pleasantly by all. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1904 > February > 16 Presley Travis, John Cassell and Isaac Farnam three of our old citizens are ill. Mrs. George Danley of Decatur was here to spend Sunday with her father, John Cassell. Daily Review February 23, 1904 Mr. and Mrs. George Danley visited her parents , Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) March 4 1904 Mrs. Ella Danley spent Sunday with Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) March 23 1904 G. M. Danley and A. W. Wells of Decatur were here Tuesday Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) April 15 1904 Lena Pettus, whose life was despaired of is much better. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) April 16 1904 George Pettus was here from Mt. Auburn to see his little daughter, Lena, who is very sick at the home of her grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) May 18 1904 Mr. And Mrs. George Danley of Decatur were the guests of John Cassell and family. Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell and Miss Lena Pettus visited at Mt. Auburn The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) June 9 1904 G. M. Danley of Decatur transacted business here last Wednesday. George Pettus and daughter of Mt. Auburn were the guests of Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) June 14 1904 G. M. Danley and wife of Decatur were the guests of John Cassell and wife Sunday. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1905 > January > 20 Mr. and Mrs. George Danley of Decatur visited John Cassell and family. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > April > 3 Niantic Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell have returned from a visit to Mr. Cassell's daughter, Mrs. George Danley of Decatur. George Pettus has moved to Mt. Auburn and purchased a livery stable. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > May > 25 Niantic John Cassell has a small soda fountain in connection with his suburban store. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > June > 1 John Cassell added to the appearance of his beautiful home by trimming his shade trees. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > June > 26 Dr. T. Cassell and a friend spent Sunday at John Cassell's home. Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > July > 6 Mrs. John Cassell will entertain Mrs. Anna Andrews, Mrs. Hattie Drake of Clinton, and Mrs. Esther Albert, of Milwaukee, this week. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1908 > April > 11 John Cassell of Niantic is visiting with C. H. Cassell. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1910 > May > 7 Mrs. Nannie Hunter and son and Miss Ruth Pettus of Decatur spent Saturday with Mrs. J. Cassell The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1910 > May > 10 Niantic Mrs. Nannie Hunter of Decatur who was quite ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell, has recovered. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1911 > March > 7 Misses Aura and Erma Pettus came from Dubuque, Iowa last week to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell and attend school here. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1911 > November > 18 Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Linehan and other relatives in Decatur, last week The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > March > 2 Mrs. John Linehan of Decatur was the guest of her mother Mrs. John Cassell here Monday. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > March > 20 Niantic Miss Lena Pettus of Decatur visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell in this place Friday and Saturday. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > April > 30 Niantic The funeral of Mrs. Jane Cassell was held Monday at 11 am from the Christian church here. The body was taken to Greenwood cemetery in Decatur for burial. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > May > 7 Niantic Mrs. Charles Cassell of Brooklyn, N.Y. is making an extended visit with John Cassell and Mrs. Ella Danley here. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > May > 11 Niantic Mrs. J. T. Linehan and William Pettus of Decatur spent Saturday and Sunday with John Cassell and Mrs. Ella Danley here. HOME ©2008 Genealogy Trails