May 22, 1857
Married on the 19th inst. by Rev. C. Cross, Mr. W. W. Reynolds to Miss Margaret E. Allen, all of this county.
Our thanks to the happy pair for the cake. Mr. Reynolds has finally been served with an attachment. Forced into court and a jury of his own choosing has pronounced the verdict. It is not for a man to be alone. The execution has been served, the following return made thereof: Serve the within, the defendant delivers himself upon the most suitable property. Execution satisfied. A long life and a blissfull one for both plaintiff and defendant.
March 26, 1858
Mr. William Allen has for sale a large number of superior grape vines.
THE HENNEPIN HERALD
JUNE 1, 1872
William Allen's team, while on the road to Princeton last Saturday, loaded with furniture belonging to Andrew Hartenbower, escaped from the driver and turned the wagon over, doing considerable damage to the furniture. The horses ran into the creek, near the Bureau Valley Mills, where the accident happened, and but for timely assistance both would have drowned.
February 22, 1873
The following deaths have occurred since our last issue. The deaths this week as far as we have been informed have been a son of Mr. Daily of Florid and Mr. Sheering's daughter. Both of them have been sick a number of weeks.
December 12, 1873
Last week, William Allen of this place, shipped a hog to Chicago which weighed 720 pounds and now D.J. Leach comes with one that weighs 730 pounds.
December 18, 1873
Putnam County News
The supervisors met November 28, and the county officers elect, filed their bonds, Augustus Cassell as judge, A. J. Purviance as clerk, W. H. Zenor as treasurer, and J. H. Seaton as superintendant. The supervisors allowed a few bills and adjourned to December 23.
October 30, 1874
William Allen, son-in-law of Mr. Durley of this place, has gone to Iowa to take up his residence .
November 13, 1874
William Allen has sold to Elsie Rouseu 600 acres of timberland on the west side of the river. Mr. Rouseu intends cutting a large quantity of the wood from it this winter, which will make choppers in demand
Wednesday, February 4, 1876
Married at the parsonage in Granville, January 8, by Reverend H. McVey ……married February 1 by the same minister, Simon Beck of Florid and Mrs. Sara Clemens of Granville.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1876
William A. Allen, who has been living at New Windsor for some time, has returned to Putnam County and will go into the business of farming.
WEDNESDAY, May 1876
William Allen came out this week with a fine new buggy of A.V. Spears make. It was awarded the first premium of our fair last fall and is an extra fine vehicle.
Thursday, April 5, 1877
Born near Stawn's church, Putnam county, March 26, a daughter to William and Emily Allen, and granddaughter to Matt Durley.
May 9, 1879
Florid came near being the scene of a large conflagration last Saturday morning where a little son of Chris Cassell's in some manner set fire to the haystack which was consumed and the people were required to exert themselves pretty lively to keep it from spreading to Dr. O'Neil's barn and other buildings.
July 2, 1880
William Allen on Hennepin Prairie met with an accident last Sunday. He was on top of a stepladder arranging some fruit that was being dried on a shed and just as he had taken one step of his descent, the ladder fell and Mr. A. was thrown to the ground with considerable force, sustaining some pretty serious bruises, although he escaped without any broken bones.
Cottage Hill, September 3, 1880
Friend Lippard had a horse killed by lightening in the pasteur, the bolt striking it about the head and running down a front leg and taking off a foot. Last Saturday it struck the fence near the home of Jas. Allen, felling Mrs. Owen Allen to the ground and shocking other members of the family.
Friday, Feb. 11, 1881
Josiah Umbarger of Chatsworth has been visiting friends and relatives here the past week. Jo said he did not know why that several persons took him for a preacher. He says he does not plead guilty.
COTTAGE HILL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1881
Mrs. O.W. Allen is improving.
During the storm last Saturday, a whirlwind twisted off quite a number of trees in Judge Cassell's orchard and carried twenty or thirty rods into the timber. J. H. Cassell and family took refuge in the cellar while the house shook like a leaf. The strangest feat was the carrying of a tub of water, 15 paces and setting it down without spilling the water.
December 1, 1881 - Hennepin
At Paul Cramer's sale on last Saturday, we notice quite a number of relic hunters and the way they bid up on the old trash was a caution to those who were not anxious. Some went home comforted while not a few were perfectly satisfied. The property as a rule sold for more than it was worth.
Hennepin News, February 9, 1882
Cris Cassell, aged 60, died in Florid on Sunday, 5th. He was a brother to Judge Cassell and consequently an uncle to A. K. Cassell of Henry.
Cottage Hill, February 9, 1882
Died on January 31, 1882, a babe six weeks old of Simon Beck's and as I write the friends are moving to pay the last sad rites to Christian Cassell of Florid.
Hennepin, February 9, 1882
Died at his home in Florid on February 4, 1882, Christian Cassell, brother of Judge Cassell, age 61 years. His wife of 42 years and six of their seven children survive. The funeral took place at Florid last Monday, Reverend J.W. Denning of Florid conducting the service.
Thomas Albert of Decatur visited his brother, Daniel Albert of this place last Monday having been called to Florid to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law Christian Cassell. The brothers had not met for 11 years.
May 25, 1882
Joseph B. Albert of Florid returned from Decatur this week where he had attended the funeral of his cousin William A. Albert. Deceased passed away May 17. He was a veteran of late war, was 41 years of age and born at Florid.
November 2, 1882
Died in Ford County, while on a visit October 26, 1882, James Allen of Cottage Hill, age 72 years. Mr. Allen was a resident of Putnam County since 1846 coming from Pennsylvania. A few weeks ago, Mr. and Mrs. Allen went to Ford County to visit their children. While there, the grim messenger came. His death was quite sudden, coming while sitting in a chair. The remains were deposited in the Florid Cemetery on Saturday, the services being held at the church in Florid, conducted by Reverend J.W. Denning.
Florid, November 3, 1882
Jimmy Allen of Cottage Hill died at his son-in-laws, Joshua Umbarger in Ford County on October 26, age near 73 years. He was buried in the Florid cemetery last Saturday.
Hennepin, December 7, 1882
A stepdaughter of George Taylor of Florid, died at Decatur last week, she formerly resided at Florid and was married to John Cassell - brother of Judge Cassell of Florid.
February 22, 1883
Owen Allen has bought the old Thomas Allen farm at 71 dollars per acre. This place is near the Moses Dugan Farm.
March 18, 1883
Married at the home of the bride on February 17 in Decatur by T.B. Albert, J.P., Joseph Cassell of Florid and Mrs. Katie Chambers.
Mt. Palatine, Saturday, April 21, 1883
We are informed that a Mr. John Dinkey, a farmer living on the old Robert Patten place committed suicide last Friday by shooing himself, killing him instantly. We have not yet been informed as to the reason of this act or any particulars. Deceased leaves a wife and 2 children.
Florid, April 19, 1883
The people of Florid and vicinity were thrown into a state of excitement last Friday evening by the report that John Dinkey, a respected German residing at the O. b. Davis farm about two miles from Florid had taken his own life by shooting. Coroner Hosberg was notified and repaired to the scene, summoned a jury and investigated the sad affair. He had been in a rather moody frame of mind of some time and insisted on the family going to town that day. Upon their return, the eldest son climbed up in the mow to throw down some hay for the horses finding his father lying there dead. He was about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and several children.
Florid, September 6, 1883
Joseph Cassell has well nigh completed a new dwelling house on the late vacant Livingston lots.
January 10, 1884
Joe Cassell of Florid has thrown away his coal oil lamp and burning gasoline, which he says is cheaper and gives a light equal to electric.
January 31, 1884
Joseph Cassell of Florid has been very near deaths door and all of his children and many of his relatives came- expecting to see him pass away, but he took a change for the better this week and has a good chance for recovery.
July 10, 1884
Little son of C.A. Chance fell from his windmill tower on the 4th, breaking one of the bones of one arm and cutting his head severly. Dr. Stall was called and attended the little suffereer. - Cottage Hill Item.
February 5, 1885
Mr. Barns and James, George Hopkins and daughter Eva of Granville, Gus Cassell of Florid, Eugene Anderson, and Lad Mueller of Hennepin have gone to New Orleans to attend the Word's Fair
Florid, March 19, 1885
Ephriam Cassell has sold his land northwest of Florid to John Gallaher and has moved to Nebraska where he expects to buy a farm near his brother Calvin. His wife and three sons will start for Nebraska, March 19th and will stop at Kansas City and visit her brother for a few days.
August 6, 1885
Aunt Rose Allen of Cottage Hill missed her footing one day of last week and falling across a lounge, has not been able to sit up much since.
Mineral Springs, Thursday, May 13, 1886
Mrs. C.A. Chance who has been very sick, at this writing is failing very fast.
Mineral Springs, Thursday, May 27, 1886
Mrs. C.A. Chance is still hovering on this side of the dark river. She is gradually failing and can not last long.
THE PUTNAM RECORD
May 20, 1886
Jer. Beck has bought out Frank Monroe and is repairing the premises preparatory to engaging in the butchering business.
May 27, 1886
Mrs. Nellie Chance of Cottage Hill seems to be slowly tending to the tomb.
June 10, 1886
Jer. Beck has employed a first class butcher and cutter, a brother of J. W. Danley
Mineral Springs, July 22, 1886
Mrs. C.A. Chance is growing more feeble as time passes. She seems to be slowly wasting away.
Mineral Springs, July 29, 1886
Mrs. C.A. Chance, who has been so long a sufferer, died on the 22nd, at 10:00 A.M. Feneral services and internment at Florid on Saturday. Mrs. C. leaves six small children, the youngest less than a year old. She was a most estimable woman.
July 29, 1886
Mrs. Nellie Chance departed this life in the 32 year of her age. She leaves a husband and six children to battle the cold charities of the world. She was buried in Florid, Reverend James of Magnolia officiating.
September 9, 1886
Jer. Beck moved his household good to Pekin last week where he will reside in the future.
February 24, 1887
Aunt Rose Allen is threatened with malaria fever and Mrs. John Holocker south of Castleton is in a rather critical state.
Oxbow, April 21, 1887
A. C. Chance and family were the guests of W. H. Shields and wife Sunday last, where Mr. Chance bade farewell to his father and sister Annie, who expect to start to Oregon on Wednesday. We believe Mr. Chance goes there in hopes of having better health.
March 17, 1887
Walter Chambers of Florid went to Niantic on Monday to attend the wedding of his cousin, Charles Dingman to Miss Ida Smith.
Cottage Hill, August 11, 1887
Owen Allen, while moving his stock last evening was thrown from his horse and was unconscious for awhile, but at this writing nothing serious is anticipated.
December 22, 1887
Invitations are out for a wedding at the home of Joseph Cassell in Florid. The contracting parties being James Chance and Alice Chambers. Judge Cassell is to provide.
Oxbow, December 27, 1887
James Chance and Miss Chambers of Cottage Hill were married last Thursday at the home of the bride. James and his brand new wife were visiting his sister and brother, Chas. Chance and Mrs. W. H. Shields on Sunday and Monday last, preparatory to their leaving for the west, as we are told they go there in a short time to grow up with the country.
Lostant, Saturday, December 31, 1887
Mr. and Mrs. John Dinkey celebrated Christmas with double zest their first born a daughter (son) came to gladden their house on the 24th.
May 10, 1888
A sudden death occurred in Florid last Monday. Mrs. Elizabeth Cassell, widow of the late Christian Cassell, brother of Judge Cassell, fell dead while walking across the floor. She had a stroke of paralysis a year or two ago, but had so far recovered that she was able to get about the house and seemed to be in her usual health the day of her death. She was about 63 years old.
Cottage Hill, September 13, 1888
Anthony Chance purchased the premium pig and the Wenona fair for $25.
Hennepin, Nov. 29, 1888
Anthony Chance takes two carloads of steers and a carload of hogs to Chicago this week.
Cottage Hill, February 13, 1890
Aunt Rose Allen is still in delicate health. Also Mrs. Gus Deininger is dangerously ill with doubtful prospects of regaining health.
Cottage Hill, April 7, 1890
Aunt Rose Allen is in delicate health.
Oxbow, July 17, 1890
Mrs. Rosa Allen of Cottage Hill, who has been sick so long, died on Saturday morning. Interment on Monday.
July 17, 1890
Died near Cottage Hill, July 12, of infirmity of age, Roseanna, 74 years, 3 months, 16 days. Wife of the late James Allen and mother of William Allen of this city.
Mrs. James Allen
Mrs James Allen The subject of this brief notice was the mother of our fellow townsman William Allen, and sister of County Judge A. Cassell of Florid. Her maiden name was Rossannah Cassell, born in West Hanover, Dauphin county, PA., March 16, 1816, being at her death in the 75th year of her age. She was married to James Allen in her Pennsylvania home in 1834. Two years later her parents and family emigrated to the west and located in Putnam county, and Mr. Allen and wife followed them 10 years later, here they have lived since 1846, on the farm they owned and tilled near Florid. Mrs. Allen lived and died, and for seven years a widow, residing with her son Owen W. Allen. She joined the Wesleyan Methodist connection and manifested in her life, conduct and through out the affairs and duties of her humble sphere of usefulness the graces and principles of the Christian character and life. Five of her eight children survive - William of Henry, Mrs. J. Umbarger and Eliza Forney both of Melvin, Ford county, Cora Eberly of Lostant and O. W. Allen of Florid. The funeral was held at the house, Rev. Bliss of Magnolia officiating on Monday, the interment being in the Florid cemetery.
Cottage Hill, July 17, 1890
Aunt Rose Allen has crossed the river and her remains were followed by a large concourse of people to her last resting place at Florid yesterday, Reverend Bliss officiating.
Cottage Hill, October 2, 1890
The effects of Aunt Rose Allen, deceased, were sold last Saturday. Among the other relics of the past was old Charlie, a horse of 31 years past.
November 20, 1890
Calvin Cassell, 51, a former resident of this county, but of late years a resident of Steele City, Nebraska came to Chicago some weeks ago to have an operation performed for the purpose of removing a sore similar to cancer but which originated from an ulcerated tooth. He stood the first operation very well, however, Wednesday of last week, word came that he was dead. Hospital officials decided that on account of some trouble with Mr. Cassell's eye, it would be neccessary to make another operation. They did this and the patient died while on the operating table. His remains were taken to Nebraska for internment. A wife and five children, survive.
March 12, 1891
Joseph Cassell, an old resident of Florid, was buried last Friday. He had been in feeble health for some time.
May 14, 1891
Miss Maude Chance, daughter of C.A. Chance of Cottage Hill, was buried at Florid last Tuesday morning. She had been a sufferer of Consumption for many months. Her age was about 15 years. Reverend Bliss of Magnolia conducted the service.
Lostant, Saturday, July 4, 1891
Mrs. John Dinkey died on Wednesday the 24th of consumption and was buried in the cemetery at the Lutheran church northwest of Lostant on Friday. She leaves a husband and children to mourn her loss.
Oxbow, May 14, 1891
Maud, daughter of C.A. Chance, died at the home of her father near Cottage Hill on Sunday last of consumption. We think her age was near 16 years. How sad to us to see the young called hence, but if fully trusting in their heavenly Father, as we hear she did, how much better for her.
Hennepin, November 5, 1891
W.A. Allen is now holding a position in a Patrick Dore's store.
Cottage Hill, December 3, 1891
Mrs. O.W. Allen was at Melvin Ford County, to attend the nuptial of a niece, Miss Mabel Forney.
February 18, 1892
Mrs. James Chance (Alice Chambers) of Florid, left for Chicago with her little daughter Ethel to be treated for deafness and will spend a week or two with old friends there.
September 2, 1892
A very sudden and unexpected death occurred at Florid Friday night. Andrew Beck, 72 was found Saturday morning lying on a lounge cold in death. Mr. Beck left his farm south of Florid last spring on account of failing health and took up his residence in Florid. His son Jer. Of Chicago had been visiting his father, who took him to Spring Valley Friday to take the train for home. He seemed as well as usual and nothing is known as to what hour death came as the first intimation any of the family had was when someone went to call him to breakfast. He was born in Pennsylvania and was married to Eliza Clemens in 1848 in that state. Two children have died and Jer and Simon who lives on the farm survive. His funeral took place on Tuesday.
J.B. Albert, Isac Reichwine, George Eisenhower, Owen W. Allen, and Olaf Matson started for Washington D.C. last Thursday to attend the national G.A.R. encampment.
Florid, November 22, 1898
Simon Beck and wife were called to Princeton Sunday by the serious illness of Mrs. Jera Beck.
Cottage Hill, August 31, 1893
O.W. Allen has decided to leave the farm and try Henry for awhile.
Florid, January 24, 1895
Grace Cassell entertained a couple of young folks at her home Saturday evening.
Hester Hyler was the guest of her school mate, Grace Cassell from Friday until Monday.
Florid, January 31, 1895
William Seibert and Rosa Kast were married last Wednesday evening at the home of Joseph Albert. This was a very quiet wedding and a surprise to all. Also John Deininger was married this same evening to Hattie Umbarger of Melvin (January 16).
Hennepin, February 21, 1895
William Cassell, a son of Cal Cassell of Nebraska, who escaped from an asylum last fall, was tried to Judge McNabb's court Saturday and found insane and Sherrif Downey had him locked up, waiting to hear from the authorities in Nebraska, where he came from in reguard to taking him back.
Oxbow, June 11, 1896
Ed Chance and family were the guests of his brother Anthony Chance last Sunday. A few of the neighbors and friends spent a very pleasant evening at their home last Thursday.
October 15, 1896
Mortuary Record - William Allen
The funeral of the late William Allen took place on Friday. After a reading of the scripture lesson and a prayer at the home by Reverend McLeish the funeral cortege departed for Hennepin at 9:00 o’clock. Two delegations of former years joined them enroute. The funeral proper was held at the Congregational Church at Hennepin at 12:00 o’clock, the services being in charge of Reverend J.C. Zellar, pastor of the M.E. Church, whose remarks were comforting and impressive to the bereaved. The attendance of sympathizing friends was also very large and the procession was over a mile in length.
Mr. Allen was a native of Pennsylvania, born May 12, 1840. He accompanied his parents to Illinois in 1846, who located at or near Hennepin. He was married to Emily Durley March 25, 1868, daughter of Madison Durley. Their children Mary M. and Mildred F. are young woman grown who with the wife and a large circle of relatives survive. The deceased had been an active citizen and through his social and business intercourse of many years in both Marshall and Putnam Counties had a wide acquaintance. He was a man of excellent morals, honest, just and respected by the people and his sudden and unexpected death is a severe trial to the worthy family and his friends. he leaves a brother Owen Allen of Florid and Mrs. James Umbarger and Mrs. G.F. Forney of Melvin, Ford County and Mrs. S.L. Eberly of Lostant. All were present at the funeral with their families, also Mrs. Doctor Murdock and two children, a sister of Mrs. Allen. Those who were also present: Lillian Eberly of Lostant and Mrs. Cassell of Chicago, Isaac P. Bush and wife and Soloman Darby and wife accompanied by the family to Hennepin. The pallbearers here were Wm. Duke, Wm. Spangler, I.P. Bush, R. McDonald, Alex Doelzer and Frank Fyffe.
The death of Mr. Allen was sudden. He had gone to work as usual that morning, first at T.F. Clovers where he finished a job, then to W. Schroeder’s. At Mr. Clover’s he took a dose of soda from a box he took from his pocket, saying to Mrs. Clover that he was ill. He also remarked that he was unable to see. But the severe attack came on a Mr. Schroeder’s where he gave up work and started to go home, falling at the gate and expired. Leonard Hunter happened at the gate as he fell and lifting him up he gasped several times and then all was over. He was taken into Mr. Schroeder’s by Mr. Hunter, E. Camry and others and later was taken home. The doctor pronounced his case one of apoplexy.
Florid, December 17, 1896
Mrs. James Chance has gone to Jacksonville to visit her sick daughter. When last heard from, the sick one was improving.
Florid, April 15, 1897
Harley Hetrick and three or four young ladies spent a very pleasant evening with their friend Grace Cassell last Tuesday evening, where entertained by games and music.
Florid, May 20, 1897
Grace Cassell received a very pretty watch and chain on the night she graduated.
Florid, July 1, 1897
Mrs. P.A. Cassell and daughter Grace left Tuesday for Oregon and California. They expect to stop at San Francisco and attend the Y.P.S.C.E. convention.
August 12, 1897
Grace Cassell and Levone Clemens were out blackberrying last Friday. Brought home nearly a bushel of berries.
When Harley Hetrick wants some good fresh butter, he gets on his wheel and goes to the Cassell ranch as Grace is conducting the dairy business this summer. It takes Grace to make good butter, so says Mrs. William Wayne.
Mrs. Samuel Clemens, Lavone Clemens, Grace Cassell and her mother were black berrying last Monday. About noon, they began putting their berries into their buggy, when to their astonishment the buggy failed to hold all so Lavone road the horse. The horse, Old Rose, beguiling one and not used to being driven and ridden at the same time made quite a breeze although no injury was done.
Thursday, Aug. 12, 1897
Walter Hermance, wife and son of Springfield, Illinois are spending a couple of weeks with Walter's mother and sister, also William R, Dingman, brother of Mrs. Kate Cassell, with his grandson are visiting Mrs. Cassell. Mr. Dingman resides in Niantic, Macon Co. and is engaged in raising Cuban bloodhounds.
Florid, September 2, 1897
Mrs. P.A. Cassell and daughter were called on Charles Fulmer and Samuel Clemens last Saturday.
Grace Cassell attended an old hens party at the home of her friend Nettie Tutt in Granville. The party was given in behalf of Miss Hanna Cook of Wheaton who was visiting with Miss Tutt.
Cottage Hill - July 26, 1898
Michael Cassell of Decatur is visiting his brother, Judge Cassell. Also Davie Albert of the same city is visiting and looking for work. Work in town seems hard to find for some at least.
COTTAGE HILL , AUGUST 4, 1898
Mrs. Mollie Allen and girl had a runaway last Wednesday evening while out calling On their way home from the hill, their horse became frightened by a hog by the waysideand becoming unmanagable, upset the wagon and landed the girl underneath it, giving Mrs. A. marks of a rough ride. Then the horse broke loose from the buggy, went home, and gave news to what had happened. However neither were seriously hurt and are now at the home duties as before.
Walter Chance, who has been in Ford County for several years is home again and will run the home farm next year.
COTTAGE HILL - AUGUST 9
Walter Chance brought a bride home from Walnut yesterday but never asked the postmaster anything about it so can give nothing further.
FLORID NEWS, AUGUST 15
Walter Chance and bride spent Saturday and Sunday with his uncle, Mr. Chance of this place.
SEPTEMBER 15, 1898
Mrs. Kate Cassell of Florid, returned last Wednesday from a 6 weeks visit at Putnam, Springfield, Cotton Hill, and Pawnee. Her son Walter lives at Cotton Hill, Sangomon County, and has a very nice house. His crop, especially corn, is the best he has ever raised, and being but 7 miles from Springfield, he has a good market for everything he raises.
September 29, 1898
O.W. Allen attended the M.E. quarterly conference in Kankakee last week and had quite an enjoyable time.
Thursday, October 13, 1898
Florid - October 11
Miss Grace Cassell came from Ottawa Friday evening and stayed at home until Monday. She is much pleased with the school.
Henry Cassell of Decatur and John Cassell of Niantic are spending a week with relatives and old aquaintances.
OCTOBER 20, 1898
FLORID NEWS
P.A. Cassell attended the street fair in Ottawa last Thursday.
November 24, 1898
Henry Cassell of Decatur has purchased property in the village where he intends to make his future home.
JANUARY 3, 1899
Joe Beck and Miss Lily Beck entertained the grippe most of last week.
Lily Beck an Robert Dinkey started to school Monday.
THURSDAY JANUARY 19, 1899
O.W. Allen and William Gall attended the Three I extention meeting at Grange Hall yesterday afternoon. I have not heard the results but there is no use talking. People will not be sastified until we get a railroad, if talk will bring it.
Florid, January 23, 1899
John Dinkey is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Joe Beck
Mr. Beck began weaving this week. If you need any carpets woven, give him a call.
Simon Beck shelled corn Tuesday.
Jer. Beck and wife, who resided in Princeton for sometime, moved to Sprinkleburg last week.
The Hennepin Herald
March 2, 1899 - Cottage Hill
Mrs. O. W. Allen is improving.
Our faithful janitor, D. Albert, has been under the weather the past week.
Gus Deininger will retire to city life and will be found at the west end of Main street, Florid where he will figure on all contracts.
Peter Clemens will remove to the Gus Deininger place where he will farm another year.
March 2, 1899 - Florid News
Henry Cassell of Decatur has moved to Florid in the formerly Jacob Willis house.
John McNeal is going to build a kitchen to his house. John is a rustler.
Miss Grace M. Cassell who was attending the Brown Business College in Ottawa came home Friday for a short visit.
The barber shop has moved into the Florid court house.
March 9, 1899 - Court House News
Real Estate Transfers
Jacob Willis to Henry Cassell, part of N.E. quarter 24, 32, 2 $475.
March 9, 1899 - Florid News
Henry Cassell and wife went to Henry after furniture last Thursday. They are now located in their new home.
Joe Beck is kept busy weaving carpets and rugs.
C.A. Chance is quite poorly, being confined to the house most of the time.
Florid, March 9, 1899
Mr. and Mrs. James Chance and daughter Mabel attended the Wheeler wedding at Putnam last Wednesday.
MARCH 14. 1899
REPORT OF FLORID SCHOOL FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Days taught 20. Number of pupils enrolled 37. Average daily attendance 28. Pupils neither tardy or absent - George Pletch, Lawrence Seibert, John Pletch, Maud Rudy, Harry Kessling, LILY BECK, ROBERT DINKEY, Edna Clemens, Katy Hawthorne, Pearl Hetrick.
The Hennepin Herald
March 16, 1899
Florid - March 13
Jos. Henderson had a horse taken with azoturia last week on the road between his home and Howard Smith's.
Jacob Schammel, living five miles south of town was found dead in his home Sunday afternoon. In the absense of the coroner Taylor, Justice Albert, Florid conducted the inquest which developed the fact that the deceased did not come to his death by any violent cause. The funeral occurred Tuesday, undertaker Treualt conducted it.
Mr. B. Jenkins is now the assistance post master to Florid.
April 6, 1899, Cottage Hill
O.W. Allen did not get his cattle off last week as reported, but expects to this week.
C.A.Chance is in poor health and is anxiously looking forward to more settled weather. We all hope he may get better.
APRIL 20, 1899
Report of the Florid School for the month ending April 12, 1899. Pupils enrolled 36. Number of days taught 22. Average daily attendance 30. Number of visitors 6. Pupils present every day - Henry Pletch, John Pletch, George Pletch, Arlie Fulner, Julia Fulner, Amos Deininger, Cory Deininger, LILY BECK, Florence Seibert, Mable Chance, Florence Clemens, Mable Clemens, Pearl Hetrick, Katy Hawthorne and Maud Rudy.
MAY 25, 1899
FLORID SCHOOL REPORT
Report of Florid School for month ending May 12, 1899. Number of days taught 23, number of pupils enrolled 30, average daily attendence 28, visitors 29. Pupils present every day during the month - Lily Beck, Florence, Edna and Mabel Clemens, Bessie and Blanch Allen, Cora and Amos Deininger, Henry, George, John and Hermon Pletch, Maud Rudy, Pearl Hetrick, Iona Odekirk, Katy Hawthorne, Robert Dinkey, Harry Kessling.
Florid, August 10, 1899
P. A. Cassell who lives west of Florid has sold his farm to a man from Spring Valley and will go to Oregon to live.
Putnam Record, Hennepin, Illinois
August 24, 1899
Last Monday evening, per invitation, a number of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Cassell's friends gathered at their home near Florid, and enjoyed a watermelon feast. Mr. and Mrs. Cassell expect to go west next fall and concluded to give their friends a farewell treat. An enjoyable evening was passed.
Thursday, Sept. 7, 1899
O.W. Allen is visiting in the west and will bring his wife back with him.
October 5, 1899
Mrs. James Chance and daughter Ethel of Florid, returned home from New York last Friday, both very much improved in health. They left Albany, N.Y., Thursday, the 28th, at 11 o'clock a.m., and arrived home in Florid, Friday, the 29th at 5 o'clock. The distance by rail is about 1000 miles. She reports a very pleasant visit, and was well paid for the seven weeks stay. They drank freely of the mineral water nearly every day while there. Miss Ethel returned to her school in Jacksonville Monday morning.
October 12, 1899
Report of the Florid School for the month of September. Number enrolled 36, average attendence 30, number neither tardy or absent 12, they were Lillian Beck, Robert Dinkey, Florence Seibert, Edna Clemens, Leila Allan, John Pletch, Florence Clemens, Pearl Hetrick, Maud Rudy, Katy Hawthorne, Iona Odekirk, and Willis Deininger.
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