Comings and Goings
Folks Coming To Coles to Visit or Folks Leaving Coles to Visit Elsewhere


©Except where noted, these were transcribed by K.Torp


1867
Mr. George W. TUCKER returned from a two months' tour in the South, Monday night. He went direct to Memphis and from there up White river, and thence across by rail to Little Rock, where he spent several weeks very agreeably. Returning, he came down the Arkansas river direct to St. Louis. Mr. T. is very much prepossessed towards the Rock, and had every inducement offered to locate, which he may yet do. March 21, 1867 - Charleston Courier



1880
A note from C.G. FURRY, dated Arkansas City, Cowley, Kansas, says he likes the country very well. He can't do without the Plaindealer.[The Plain Dealer, April 22, 1880]

Mr. and Mrs. E.E. CLARK, were visiting in Mattoon Saturday. [The Plain Dealer cites the "Commercial" as their source... April 22, 1880]

Dr. S. VANMETER, returned on Saturday last, from a professional tour through North Carolina. The friends of the doctor will be glad to learn the the fatigue of travel and professional work sets lightly upon him yet.[The Plain Dealer, April 22, 1880]

Mr. RUCKER, of the Mattoon business college, gave us a visit Thursday morning last.[The Plain Dealer, April 22, 1880]

Mr. EVINGER and family who moved to California about two months ago, returned to Charleston last week. Mr. ALVEY who went there at the same time returned also. They find this country about as good as any they have seen. [The Plain Dealer, April 22, 1880]


1881
Tilford SHOOTS returned Wednesday (sic) from a trip through McPherson and Rush counties, Kansas. He reports the prospect for a wheat crop in that country very good. [The Plain Dealer, April 21, 1881]

Frank L. BISHOP, of Coin, Iowa, was in our city Sunday last. He is visiting his father's family in Hickory township. We learn from a few minutes conversation with Frank that he is having a good trade in the dry goods line. [The Plain Dealer, April 21, 1881]


1882
Miss Belle Bain was visiting friends in Mattoon last Saturday. [The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

Jackson Liston, of Oakland, was visiting Wm. Liston on Saturday last.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

The Courier says S.H. Nerbit and daughter are expected home from Florida this week.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

Miss Nellie Dora, of Charleston, paid a visit, last week, to her cousin, Miss Alice Dora of Mattoon.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

W.J. Lemon, of Lincoln Illinois, late proprietor of the Charleston Hotel, was in our city, Wednesday, shaking hands with friends.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

Miss Mollie Link, of Paris, was visiting her brothers in this city last week.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

Mrs. James Cummins of Indianapolis, is visiting her mother and other relatives in this city this week.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

M.B. Valodin, of Oakland, was in our city on Monday, attending the Agricultural Board meeting.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

Samuel Tillotson, who has been absent in Iowa for several weeks, returned home last week.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]

R.L. Ewing, of Mattoon, was circulating among his friends in Charleston the first of this week.[The Plain Dealer, April 20, 1882]


1883
W.M, E.A. and Emory JENKINS were summoned to Greencastle last Friday by the death of their father, who was quite old and who had been sick for a considerable length of time. [Thursday, April 19, 1883 - Charleston Courier]

Miss Bellen BAIN has returned from a visit to friends at Oakland. [Thursday, April 19, 1883 - Charleston Courier]

Judge A.M. PETERSON and lady of Mattoon were in the city yesterday. [Thursday, April 19, 1883 - Charleston Courier]

Nixie YEARGIN was in the city Monday and paid the Courier a visit. [Thursday, April 19, 1883 - Charleston Courier]
David BUSH of Bushton was in the city Monday, looking after business matters. [Thursday, April 19, 1883 - Charleston Courier]


1885
Jackson Liston, of Oakland, visited his son Will Liston Tuesday. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Ed. Johnston has gone to Coin, Iowa, to accept a position in Frank Bishop's dry goods store. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

J. Carnes was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mydick near Paris, from Saturday until Monday. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]


Miss Kate Heath left Tuesday, for Mendota, Virginia, where she will spend the summer visiting relatives. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Dr. H.C. Barnard, looking better and stronger than for the last ten years, has returned from Pierce City, Mo., and will at once resume the practice of medicine. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Mrs. Dr. Sargent, of Hopkinsville, Ky., is at present in the city visiting her brother and sister, Rev. and Mrs. L.H. Stine. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Charley Decker, for many years a grocery dealer at Hutchison, Kansas, was in the city the first of the week, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Decker. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Judge Harrah, prosecuting attorney of Effingham county, is in the city this week, the guest of his brother, John P. Harrah, and is here on important business in our circuit court. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Landes started for Newark, Ohio on Monday where they expect to make their future home. Uncle Sam and Aunt Jane as they were familiarly known, leave a host of friends here who wish them a pleasant home with her sister. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Mrs. P. J. Hostetler, of Bushton, returned on the 15th from Wellington, Kansas, where she had been called by the death of her brother, E.L. Kirkpatrick, who died on the 7th. His death was caused by an abcess on his lungs. He would have been twenty-two years old on the 11th. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Ab Parker's family has gone west. "Dotyville Items" [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

John Gillett has gone to Etna to ditch. "Dotyville Items" [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

J.W. Sain has gone to Indiana on business. "Bushton Budget" [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

O.C. Bower is attending court this week. "Bushton Budget" [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

Dr. Tinsly is packing up preparitory to emigrate. [Charleston Courier, April 23, 1885]

J.R. Corder,of Mattoon, Ills., who is visiting J. Taylor Day, at this place, has been visiting in Powell county for a week or more, and has, since arriving in this country, secured several rich specimens of silver. He exhibited a piece of "silver bloom" to us a few days since, which he says is as fine as any ever seen in Colorado. He found it between here and Powell county, but just were deponent sayeth not. He leads us to believe from his conversation, however, that if "Swift's mine" is a myth, the fact that silver is abundant here is a certainty. In company with Floyd Day, of this place, Mr. Corder will tomorrow visit Swift's Camp creek and investigate for himself, whether or not the silver indicated at other points can be found there. [The Hazel Green Herald. (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.), June 10, 1885]


1886
Walter Briggs was at Chicago from Wednesday until Monday morning. [Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]

Miss Clara Silverthorn of Wisconsin is in the city, visiting her Uncle, Dr. L.L. Silverthorn. [Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]

Mr. and Mrs. Jap McGrew of Kansas were in the city over Sunday. [Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]

T.P. Logan of Mattoon was in town Sunday. [Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]

Miss Hellen Weiss is visiting friends at Terre Haute. [Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]

Edward Biggs, of Shelbyville, was in the city yesterday, a witness in court. [Charleston Courier, April 22, 1886]
1887
Mr. Frank E. Wright, of Arcola, called to see us Tuesday. (The Charleston Plaindealer... Thursday, April 21, 1887)

Mrs. E.B. McClure, of Mattoon, visited friends in our city Friday.(The Charleston Plaindealer... Thursday, April 21, 1887)

Mrs. Jeffries visited her daughter, Mrs. W.F. Boyer, at Kansas, last week.(The Charleston Plaindealer... Thursday, April 21, 1887)

Mrs. Geo. N. Gage started Saturday for Tombstone, Arizona, to join her husband.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Minton arrived in Charleston, Tuesday, from their visit to California.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Wing, of Springfield, spent part of last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Hodgen.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

Mr. George Tiley, of Mattoon, was in our city, Wednesday, a witness in the circuit court, and while here made a friendly call at the Plaindealer office.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

Mrs. George Huber visited her daughter, Mrs. Willis Pinneli (? last name hard to read) at Kansas, Illinois during part of last week. [The Plain Dealer...Thursday, April 21, 1887]

Miss Lizzie Jones of Loxa, is visiting relatives near Springfield, Ill.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

John Hamilton and Frank Norvill, of Mattoon, were in town Saturday scaring the boys by reading subpoenas.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

J.M. Robinson has moved to Gallatin county to engage in the school furniture business.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

Wm. Cawood, who was formerly in business here, has purchased the Coles county, Mineral Springs, and built several cottages for the accommodation of persons who want to spend the summer there.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

Charles Freeman, who sold out and went west a short time ago, is now doing well in the real estate business.(The Charleston Plaindealer, April 21, 1887)

Kimball Glassco, of Tuscola, visited relatives in this city during the past week.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Dr. John M. Jenkins, of Greenup, paid a visit to his parents during the past week.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Miss Gertrude Jenkins has returned home from Bloomington, where she had been attending school.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Hon. James A. Connolly, of Springfield, spent a few days during the past week at his old home in Charleston.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Bell and Miss Katie Scruggs, of Maxville, Ky. are visiting their cousins, W.D. Mountjoy and family.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Mrs. Scott with her two little granddaughters, Lizzie and Gertie Mountjoy, have returned from a visit to her granddaughter, Mrs. Oscar Kruzan, of Terre Haute.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

CALL AND SETTLE: Having sold out my drug business with the expectation of moving from Charleston, I must have my accounts settled up at once. All persons knowing themselves indebted to me are notified to call and settle. The books are at the old stand on the west side of the square where I will be found for the next two weeks. SILAS BARNES (The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

The Misses Hattie and Lottie Bradshaw, of Paris, Illinois, visited Mrs. Dr. J.W. Byers the fore part of this week.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Allison, who had been visiting her parents in this city, returned to their home in Indianapolis yesterday.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Mrs. George McNutt and her sister-in-law, Miss Jane McNutt, returned Monday from their visit to friends in Springfield, Illinois.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

John Crawford, one of Oakland township's most substantial citizens was in our city Monday and paid his respects to the Plaindealer.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Mr. Leroy Wiley, of Paris, Ill., was in our city Tuesday and made a friendly call at the Plaindealer office.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

A.H. Surherland, of Humbolt, was in the city Monday, making settlements in the probate court of the estate of Roberts, the second hand man, who committed suicide in Mattoon in the spring.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Mrs. Joseph McCrory and Mrs. A.J. Fryer start for the Coles County Mineral Springs to-day to spend a week or two.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Misses Ollie and Ione Connelly and their brother Eddie, spent Sunday with the family of their aunt in this city, Mrs. G.B. Huber.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

E.A. Jenkins accompanied James M. Davis on his return to Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday. He expects to be away for a couple of weeks. Will visit Southern Kansas before his return.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

James M. Ashmore, Esq. returned last week from Saylor Springs, with his mouth filled with praises for the medical property of the waters thereof. Among other peculiarities, he says they will cure a man of all desire for smoking tobacco.(The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Miss Artie Ray, of Charleston, is visiting friends here. [Ashmore Republican quoted by the Charleston Plaindealer](The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Miss Essie Shoot, of Charleston, visited Miss Mary Dudley, of Pietown, last week. [Ashmore Republican quoted by the Charleston Plaindealer](The Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Mrs. Hazelton and children, of Charleston were guests of D.D. James and family the last of the week. (Mattoon Commercial quoted by the Charleston Plaindealer, June 23, 1887)

Mrs. C.E. Wilson, of Mattoon, visited her father's family Tuesday. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Miss Ione Connelly, of near Westfield, is visiting the family of Mrs. G. B. Huber.[The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Miss Myra Edman paid a visit to Miss Nellie Fasig, of Martinsville, during the past week. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Silas Barnes and family started Monday, for California, where they expect to find their new home. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Walter and Harry Ogden, of Chicago, are visiting their grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. S. Vanmeters. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Hon. T.L. McGrath and C.G. Parker, of Mattoon, were in our city, Monday. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Samuel Oliver, of Texas, was in our city, Tuesday, on his way out to his old home, on a visit to his mother and other relatives. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Mrs. Dr. C.A. Peyton, who has been visiting relatives in Charleston during the summer, started Sunday to join her husband at the Sac & Fox Agency, Indian Territory. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

John Vanmeter, Clarence Minton and Ed Chilton started yesterday for Southern California [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Mrs. Noma Monfort visited Mrs. Odie Vansickle, of Mattoon, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Wm. Hitchcock has gone to Ness City Kansas. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Miss Ida Carmin, of Indianapolis, is visiting relatives in the city. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Miss May Cummins, of Indianapolis, Indiana, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Eliza Hitchcock. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]
Mrs. George Gray and daughter, Miss Rhoda, drove over from Humbolt last Friday and made a short visit with the family of Jesse B. Gray. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Dr. J.C. Brooks went to Columbus the latter part of last week to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. ?. C. Lilly, who died Thursday July 21, 1887 [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Mrs. Will Hughes, of Mattoon, visited in Charleston last week. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Dr. J.E. Jenkins will hang out his shingle in Omaha Nebraska. The doctor is a capable physician, and we have no doubt he will succeed in his new field of labor. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Miss Emma Harry, of Charleston, is visiting in the city (Mattoon). [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Mrs. Eliza Dickson has returned from her visit to her brother's family in St. Louis. [The Plain Dealer - July 28, 1887]

Peter Smith and family, of Coles county, were down last week attending the burial of Mrs. Reed, she being a sister of Mr. Smith. Gila - [Newton Press, reported 12 Oct 1887]

Dr. H.S. Hinman and family have moved to Mattoon. Dr. H. is a good citizen and his wife a lady of culture whom we very much regret to see leave Newton. [Newton Press,Oct. 19, 1887]


1888

Geo. W. Chronic has moved from Casey to North Muddy township. [Newton Press,February 1, 1888]

W.V. Sowers and wife visited their son Thomas and his family in Coles county. [Newton Press,Sept. 5, 1888]


Mack Williams, of Coles county, visited relatives in these parts last week. Yale - [Newton Press,Feb. 15, 1888]

James Wheatley, of Hindsboro was in the city Saturday. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Miss Kate Mitchell, of Chester, is visiting friends in the city. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Miss Alice Dora, of Mattoon, visited friends in the city this week.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

H.A. Neal went to Shelbyville., Wednesday, on legal business.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Viv Baker will build a new house on the north side of his father's lot.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Mrs. Will O. Clark, of Peoria, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. W. Harr.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Miss Carrie Reat, of Salem, visited relatives in the city several days last week and this. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Misses Phoebe Fuller and Lillie Quick visited their parents Saturday and Sunday. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Will Palmer and Henry Hildreth, two young men well known to the people of Salem and Loxa, left Monday for the "wild and woolly west." Like sensible boys, they both ordered the Plaindealer to follow them, in order to get all the "home news." [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Bushton: Miss Eliza bush visited Mullen Grange last Saturday night. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Janesville: Wm. Gordon moved to Lerna Wednesday  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Janesville: Mrs. Clark returned from visiting her mother-in-law Monday.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Janesville: Miss Annie Moore, of Toledo, visited friends here over Sunday  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Fair Grange: A.V. Babbs will return from Ohio in June. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Fair Grange: Miss Jennie Richardson, of Loxa, has been visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity for a week past.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]



Hindsboro: Dora Childress thinks of moving to Texas.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Hindsboro: Samuel Graham returned from Danville, Ind., in time to cast his first vote.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Hindsboro: John Beggs, of Charlestown, Ind., and James Beggs, of Arcola, visited their sister, Mrs. James Hardin, Sunday.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Hindsboro: Wm. Douglas has moved to Hickory township. Adam Gee is his house-keeper. Wonder when William will "tie up."  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Hindsboro: The two young Dora's visited Hilary Halsey, Thursday. They and their ponies take in all the country around.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Farmington: Mrs. Harriet Kirkling is spending a few days with Scott Worden and family in Lerna. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

East Hutton: Mrs. J.C. Goble is again at home.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

East Hutton: Mrs. C.L. Goble visited friends in Charleston last week.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

East Hutton: G.W. Bishop, of Charleston, was out at his farm one day last week. It looks like old times to see Mr. Bishop in the neighborhood.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Loxa: Maurice Burgner went to Tuscola Wednesday. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Loxa: Will Hunt, of Camargo, visited friends here last Sunday. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Loxa: Mrs. Hannah Monroe is attending her sister, Mrs. Talbott. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Loxa: Miss Jennie Richardson is visiting relatives at Fair Grange. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Loxa: Elder J.G. Sawin was called to Sangamon county last week to preach a funeral. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Hardin: T.P. McAlister spent two nights in Charleston this week. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Hardin: We learn that Miss Eudora Madden has been employed to teach the summer term of school at California, and school is expected to begin Monday morning. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Humbolt: Miss Ollie Strickland of Mattoon, visited in our place this week. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Humbolt: Mrs. Rhoda Yount, of Homer, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Groy, this week. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Lerna: Miss Hala Edmond, of Mattoon, visited her parents here last week.  [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Lerna: Mr. Young, of Neoga, visited in the Doty settlement last Sunday. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Lerna: Master George Bidle gathered eggs at his grandpa's the first of the week. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Lerna: Mrs. Kirkling and Mrs. Wordon visited friends and relatives here this week. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Farmington: Ella Kenoyer has gone to Ramsey on a visit. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Farmington: R.A. Kenoyer, of Ramsey, Sundayed with his mother. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Farmington: C.C. Chapman, the champion ditcher, is working for Thos. Ferris. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Westfield: W.H. Hamell preached at Liberty, Saturday night and Sunday, last. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Westfield: T.H. Hardy, Geo. Wallage and J.R. Steveson are the old students who arrived this week that we did not expect back this term. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Westfield: Jno. Laws returned from near Bloomington, Monday, where he had been assisting his brother in the management of a livery stable. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Ashmore: Mrs. W. Sofer was in Mattoon Thursday. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Ashmore: W.R. Comstock was in Rardin on the 6th. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Ashmore: J.A. Colson was down from Hickory, Sunday [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Ashmore: Mrs. Nancy Colson, of Decatur, was in town last Friday. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Ashmore: Mrs. Julia Brac and her son James, were in town Tuesday. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Ashmore: Mr. and Mrs. McCowan, of Newman, are visiting friends in this locality. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]

Kansas, Edgar County: Mr. and Mrs. McGrew, of Charleston, visited their son Jap, of this place, and daughter, Mrs. Billy Mack, in the country, last week. [The Plain Dealer - April 14, 1888]



1889

Adolph Sumerlin, of the Mattoon Commercial and Leon Sumerlin, of the Toledo Democrat, are in Washington Territory, looking up a location for a newspaper. [Newton Press,May 15, 1889]

Thos. Craig and wife, of Mattoon, were in the city Saturday.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Mrs. Neal and daughter, May, were in Mattoon Wednesday.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Mrs. E.A. Jenkins visited in Kansas the first of the week.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Charles Wilson and family, of Mattoon, drove over here Sunday.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Wilbur Blankenbaker has returned from his visit to Indianapolis.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Miss Lutie Moore, of Mattoon, was in the city Wednesday afternoon. [The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Rev. S.W. Balch of Humbolt, was in the city Monday and made us a pleasant call. He reports his charge in a flourishing condition.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Dr. J.C. Hall has returned from his visit to Dakota, and can now be found at his office ready to attend to all patients.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

W.E. Ginther, J.L. Brown, Alex Briggs, Dick Curd, Geo. Sefton and several other Masons from this city went over to Mattoon last Friday night to assist in degree work of that order.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Major Connolly was in the city this week looking after some cases in the circuit court. The Major always finds a hearty welcome from his old friends whenever he comes to Charleston.[The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Rev. Osborne gave this office a social call Thursday last. He preached his last sermon for the present, on Friday night, and took the 10 o'clock train for his home in Charleston. Mr. Osborne is well like here. [Toledo Express quoted by The Plaindealer] [The Plain Dealer - Either April 5 or April 12, 1889 - the newspaper says both]

Will Wilson went to Mattoon last week, to work at his trade as a carpenter. He has a good job there. [Newton Press, May 15, 1889]


1890
Clement Sowers, of Mattoon, is visiting here (Rosehill Twp, Jasper Co.) [Newton Press, Feb. 12, 1890]

Lerna: Otis Hines was in Mattoon last Friday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Lerna: A.H. Sexon was in Charleston last Saturday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Lerna: Will Majors, of Mattoon, was here Monday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Lerna: Robert Humes, of Trilla, was here Tuesday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Lerna: Frank Schuloff, of Mattoon, was here Wednesday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Lerna: A.C. Hastings and T.C. Ewing were in Mattoon Monday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Janesville: C.S. Matthews spent the week here with his mother. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Janesville: Miss Mattie Furry visited her sister in Mattoon last week. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Janesville: Miss Pearl Black attended her aunt's funeral at Greenup Tuesday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Janesville: Misses Lucy and Mollie Green, of Toledo, visited Mrs. Rauch the latter part of last week. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Unity Chapel: Miss Ella Wood spent Easter with Mrs. John Fudge. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Unity Chapel: Rev. T.J. Thornton and family have moved to Casey. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Unity Chapel: Grandville Hall and wife spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Hall's mother, Mrs. Day. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

North Hickory: Miss Effie Breeden visited in Arcola last week. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

North Hickory: Miss Pearl Rooker arrived at her father's from Indiana last week. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

North Hickory: Henry Rosebrough is home from Normal, where he has been attending school. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

North Hickory: Miss Dessie Wheatly visited her brother Larlos and family, near Camargo, last week. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: C.E. Uhler was in Tuscola Saturday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Mrs. E.N. Odell visited near Rardin Sunday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Mrs. John Slater, of Isabel (??), was in the city Saturday [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Mrs. S.C. Pemberton returned from Chicago Friday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Lenny Gilbert returned home from Chicago Tuesday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Wm. McNichols made a business trip to Tuscola Monday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Newman visited friends in Paris Sunday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Miss Minnie Coffey, of Brushy Fork, is visiting friends in the city. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: James Taber left Tuesday for Alabama where he will probably spend the summer. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Mrs. E.A. Scribner left Tuesday for an extended visit to friends in Indianapolis and Chicago. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Oakland: Mrs. Peabody and daughter, Mrs. Propst, of Paris, visited in the city Monday and Tuesday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Loxa: Miss Lulu Sawin has returned from Springfield. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Loxa: Miss Clara Sawin spent Sunday with friends at Mattoon. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Loxa: Miss Maude Hogg, of Bethany, is attending school here. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Loxa: Mr. L. Perry removed his family from Casey to our village this week. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Loxa: Will and Miss Forest Smith spent last Sunday with Mattoon friends. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Loxa: French Dornblazer, of Trilla, visited his sister, Mrs. A.D. Suit Sunday [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: Rev. Sandlin was over from Loxa Monday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: R.W. Brooks did business in Kansas Monday [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: J.H. Poulson did business in Kansas Tuesday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: Prof. Minter spent Sunday with his best girl. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: C.R. Reed is expected home from the west soon. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: Dr. Robertson did business in Charleston Monday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: Prof. Larabie was up from Lerna where he is teaching. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: Dr. lon C. Robertson, of Broadlands, spent Sunday with his parents. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: Mrs. S.A. McKnight spent several days with her son Walter at McPherson. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: J.P. Pepper has received his commission, and is ordered to report at Washington the 1st of May. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: Frank and James Waters who are located at Spokane Falls, state of Washington, report everything lovely, and are well pleased with the prospects. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Janesville: Mrs. Rauch made a business trip to Toledo Tuesday afternoon [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Ashmore: Coroner Wheat was in town Monday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]


Ashmore: W.N. Austin, of Charleston, moved his family to our village last Monday. [The Plain Dealer - April 11, 1890]

Wm. Wilson was down from Mattoon over Sunday. He and his brother James are employed in the Big Four shops. [Newton Press,Oct. 22, 1890]


Mrs. E.E. Tumelson went to Charleston, Monday morning, to visit her aunt, Mrs. Loyd. She was accompanied by Mrs. Charley King. [Newton Press,Sep. 10, 1890]

Mrs. Ruth Osborn of Charleston, was here last week to see her brother, George Cahoon, who has been sick for 10 days. George's recovery is doubtful. [Newton Press,Dec. 10, 1890]

N.B. Patterson will leave the first of the month to accept a position on a Louisville road. His successor as train master of the P.D. & E. road will probably be Otto Schilling. [Newton Press,January 29, 1890]

T.F. Maury of Mattoon has been visiting his son Charles in Newton. Mr. Maury, senior is 78 years old. [Newton Press, Nov. 26, 1890]


1891
Mr. Frank Rief was here (Ste. Marie) from Mattoon on a brief visit with his many old friends Sunday. He was the guest of his cousins, Frank and Chas. Geltz of this village. [Newton Press,July 1, 1891]

U.G. Hinman came down from Charleston this morning. [Newton Press,July 29, 1891]

Ab. Bridges of Coles County is visiting his brother, W.L. Bridges. [Newton Press,Dec. 16, 1891]


1892
James W. Taylor, of Mattoon, spent a week with Newton friends. [Newton Press,Jan 20, 1892]

Jesse Brownfield, a former resident of Jasper county but now living in Mattoon, was a caller, Monday. Mr. Brownfield is an intelligent affable young man. [Newton Press,Feb. 17, 1892]

Mrs. Lizzie Ray, of Charleston, Ill. attended the Newton fair. Mrs. Ray was formerly the wife of one of Jasper county's most worthy citizens -- the late Aaron Swick .[Newton Press, Wednesday, Sep. 21, 1892]

Mr. Park Kelly, of Mattoon took a run down to Newton, Thursday night last, after his wife, who had been visiting relatives and viewing the sights at the fair. [Newton Press,Sep. 28, 1892]

Mrs. C.F. Brown visited her sisters in law, Mrs. Park Kelly at Mattoon and Mrs. E.B. Gorrell at Effingham, last week. [Newton Press,Nov. 23, 1892]


1893
Frank Cox has been in Peoria this week attending the state meeting of the Modern Woodmen. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 January 1893 [Contributed by Src #3]

Miss Cora Alshuler left Tuesday noon for a visit of several days with Terre Haute friends. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 January 1893 [Contributed by Src #3]

Dr. Lane and G.M. Glassco of Tuscola, were down last Friday night to attend the K. of P. blow-out. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 January 1893 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mrs. Geo. Linder is visiting in St. Louis [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

R.P. Barr, of Oakland, was in the city Thursday  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

James Dikob was at Indianapolis, Saturday to Monday  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Thomas Bond visited his son, G.L. bond, of Sullivan, Thursday and Friday.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mrs. John Thompson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lin Temple of Hammond. [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Rev. Jesse Roberts and brother, Bert, of Kansas, visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Parker, Sunday. [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mr. Ed Hall Sr., of Sullivan is visiting the family of Carl Uhler. He is Mrs. Uhler's father.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mrs. M.E. Lawrence has gone to Narbonne, Missouri, to keep house for her son Charles.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Clarence Lynch visited his aunt, Mrs. Bridget McManus, of Greencastle, Ind. Thursday and Friday.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mr. and Mrs. Will O. Clark of Peoria, visited Mrs. Clark's sister, Mrs. Chas. Harr, from Friday until Monday.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mrs. Hugh McMullen returned to St.Louis Monday, after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. George Softon.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Joe Clark, of Danville, formerly of our city, paid the ------ He reports business flourishing in Danville.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Miss Grace Colson, of Mattoon, is visiting Mrs. Maud Shoemaker, of this city. [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mrs. Todd and two children, of New Douglas, are on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Mary Alwell, of this city.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Dr. J.W. Neal went to Indianapolis Monday.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Hol Record visited his brother Gus at Windsor, Thursday.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mrs. Mollie Davis visited friends at Kansas Saturday to Monday.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mrs. George Linder, jr. is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. F.M. Jenks, at St. Louis  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mrs. Belle Miner and Mrs. Orpha Woodworth are visiting their brother, Gus Record, at Windsor.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mrs. Anna Brian attended her brother's birthday dinner at Rardin Saturday, and reported a pleasant time.  [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mr. James Miller and family of near Lerna will remove to Bazman, Montana in a couple of weeks. We regret to lose such a good citizen, but trust he will like his new home. [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

J.W. Parker, Ralph Woodworth, Ed Modrell, Will Hunt and George Mast drove over to Ashmore Sunday, and spent the day with friends. [Charleston Courier, April 6, 1893]

Mr. George E. Mason, of the Charleston (Ill.) Courier, favored us with a call Wednesday morning. Mr. Mason is an old Californian, having come to this state in 1840, and did his first mining in Cedar Ravine, near this city. After an absence of over forty years, he came back to look at the scenes of his early mining life. He finds a complete change in the appearance of things since then, the Methodist church standing about where he first mined, and neat residences line the banks of the once famous Cedar Ravine. The Mountain Democrat was the only familiar landmark that had survived the ravages of time. Mr. Mason left for Sacramento on Thursday on his return to his eastern home. Mountain Democrat Newspaper, Placerville, California - reprinted in the Charleston Courier April 6, 1893


1896
Newton Swinford, of near Brocton, called at his brother, James, Tuesday evening. [Oakland Messenger, Oakland, IL, 15 Jan 1896 (Jan 1897?) - Contributed by Src #2]

Donica Point: Mrs. Eli Swinford Sundayed at Ed Campbell's. [Oakland Messenger, Oakland, IL, 15 Jan 1896 (Jan 1897?) - Contributed by Src #2]

Noah Brown has again moved to Canaan. [Oakland Messenger, Oakland, IL, 15 Jan 1896 (Jan 1897?) - Contributed by Src #2]


1900
Miss Nellie Dora, of Mattoon, Ills., has returned to this city to resume teaching her classes in music. ["The Frankfort roundabout". (Frankfort, Ky.), September 22, 1900 - Sub. by K.T.]

Mrs. Connelly, who has served Mrs. Hick's patrons so faithfully and well for several years, left for Mattoon, Ills., today. [The Ocala evening star. (Ocala, Fla.), January 11, 1900 Sub. by K.T.]


1902
Messrs. Ashley Taylor and Thos. McNutt, of Mattoon, Ill., leave to day for Fleming after a visit to their uncle, Judge Cassidy.
[The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.), August 19, 1902]

1903
Miss Grace Rossiter, of Mattoon, Ill., who has been visiting in Dreeden, Tenn., arrived at noon to visit her sister, Mrs. J.W. Little. [The Paducah sun. (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, May 04, 1903]

Mr. Swayne Townsend left this morning for a visit to Evansville and Mattoon, Ill. [The Paducah sun. (Paducah, Ky.), August 29, 1903]


1904
Mrs. Clara Neel, of Mattoon, Ill., is visiting her sisters, Mesdames Fred Powell and Dollie Walker. [The Bee. (Earlington, Ky.), May 12, 1904 - sub. by K.T.]

Mystic - Jonas Basham has returned from Mattoon, Ill. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), November 23, 1904]

Messrs. Byon and Nelse Beauchamp went to Mattoon, Ill., last week. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), November 23, 1904]

Marion McCormick visited near Mattoon Sunday. [Crittenden press. (Marion, Ky.), February 04, 1904]


1905
Clive Bruner, after a short visit here to his parents, has returned to his home at Mattoon, Ill. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), August 30, 1905]

1906
Kelly Martin, of Mattoon, Ill., is visiting relatives at Princeton (KY). ["The Bee". (Earlington, Ky.) March 01, 1906 - Sub. by K.T.]

1907
Frank Bruner Succumbs to Typhoid Pneumonia Last Week
February the twenty-eight, Mr. Frank Bruner died at his home at Custer (KY) after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia. The burial took place in the Bruner family grave yard. Mr. Bruner was a man well-known in the county and a most respected citizen. He leaves a wife and seven children. His daughter, Mrs. Lillie Robertson, of Mattoon, Ill., arrived at the bedside of her father a short time before he died. ["The Breckenridge news". (Cloverport, Ky.), March 06, 1907 - Sub. by K.T.]

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lishen will live in Mattoon, Ill. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) February 20, 1907]

Mrs. James Williams, of Waitman, Mr. Sam Porter, of Mattoon, Ill., and Ed. Porter, of Owensboro, are here to see their father who is very low with cancer. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) February 20, 1907- Sub. by K.T.]

Mr. and Mrs. Darnell Dowden, of Mattoon, Ill., have been the guests of relatives. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), July 17, 1907 - Sub. by K.T.]

Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson arrived here from Paducah Thursday for a few days visit before leaving for Mattoon, Ill.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), March 13, 1907

Mrs. Essie Wroe, of Mattoon, Ill., arrived here Saturday evening to be the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Tucker for a few days. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), September 18, 1907]

Miss Essie Rowe left Saturday for her home in Mattoon, Ill., accompanied by her sister, Miss Pinkie Tucker. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), October 02, 1907]

1908
Noah Bruner has returned from a visit to Mattoon, Ill., where he went to make a short visit to his married brother and sister. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), March 04, 1908 - Sub. by K.T.]

Mrs. Harmon Driskel and children, of Mattoon, Ill., were guests of Mrs. Geo. Driskel last week. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), July 01, 1908]

Mr. and Mrs. Till Pauley, of Mattoon, Ill., are the guests of relatives. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), August 12, 1908]

MYSTERY IN LIFE OF AGED COBBLER
Mattoon, Ill. Aug b.--- C.F. Mann, who had cobbled shoes on Broadway for several years shook the dust of Mattoon of his feet Saturday, going to Milwaukee, Wis., to live with a son.
There is a mystery connected with this man's life. At one time he is said to have been a senator in Wisconsin, and he was grand master of the Wisconsin Odd Fellows. He met reverses of some nature and came away without his family knowing his whereabouts for twenty years. Lately he feared death and wrote to a St. Paul relative to a lot in a cemetery and his son in Milwaukee thus discovered his location. [Charleston Courier, 6 Aug 1908; Page 1, col 4; Contributed by Src #1]

1909
Mrs. Adams Ill
Word has been received of the illness of Mrs. Lewis Adams, of Louisville. Mrs Adams has many friends here who are indeed sorry to learn of her distressing illness. She is a sister of Mrs. Tillman Pauley of Mattoon, Ill. ["The Breckenridge news". (Cloverport, Ky.), February 03, 1909 - Sub. by K.T.]

Harned - Miss Pinkie Tucker, who spent the summer in Mattoon, Ill, with her sister, arrived here Saturday night en route to her home at West View. ["The Breckenridge news". (Cloverport, Ky.), October 06, 1909 - Sub. by K.T.]

Harned - Jeff Whitworth left Saturday for Mattoon, Ill. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), October 13, 1909 - Sub. by K.T.]

William H. Lewis, of Pennsylvania, who has been visiting Ed Morrison, has gone to Mattoon, Ill. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), December 01, 1909 - Sub. by K.T.]

Harned - Dennie and Wilber Webster have returned home from Mattoon, Ill. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), December 08, 1909 - Sub. by K.T.]

1910
Burris Bell, of Mattoon, Ill., arrived Saturday for a visit to his old home. ["The Breckenridge news". (Cloverport, Ky.), April 27, 1910]

Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Bell and children, of Mattoon, Ill., arrived Saturday at Hardinsburg to see his father, Mr. Bony Bell, who is becoming quite feeble. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, April 27, 1910]

S. Burris Bell returned to Mattoon, Ill., Saturday after a two weeks visit to his father, N.P. Bell, aged 80, who has been quite ill. Mrs. Bell and the children remain for two weeks more with relatives.
[The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), May 11, 1910]

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wroe and Miss Pinkie Tucker of Mattoon, Ill., arrived Thursday to spend some time with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Tucker. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, July 06, 1910]

Harned - Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tucker left Friday for Mattoon, Ill. to spend some time the guests of his sister, Mrs. Harney Wroe. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), September 21, 1910]

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tucker and children, Lillian and Patie may, returned home Friday from Mattoon, Ill. where they have been for some time. [The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.), September 28, 1910]





1916
Elmore Katz is a visitor in Chicago. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

George J. Pearson was a visitor in Shelbyville today. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Foster Storm spent Sunday with relatives in Neoga. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

James O'Neill spent Sunday with friends in Champaign. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mrs. C.E. Comer spent the day with relatives in Humbolt. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

George A. Kizer went to East St. Louis today for a few days stay. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Miss Bessie Willis of Toledo was a guest of Miss Aileen Jennings today. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Roscoe Storm of Veedersburg, Indiana was a guest of friends in the city Sunday. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Howard Alexander of Charleston was a caller in the city Sunday evening. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mrs. H.L. Leathers will go to Chicago Wednesday for a visit with relatives. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

L.A. Shoupe and daughter, Miss Katherine, are visiting with relatives in Carlyle. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mrs. Alvah A. Randall returned home today from a visit with her mother in Nokomis. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Milburn and granddaughter Dorothy, spent Sunday with relatives in Charleston. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mrs. Hugh J. Kearns and little daughter returned to their home in Chicago today after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bryan H. Tivnen. The Mattoon Gazette, 13 November 1916 [Contributed by Src #3]



1917
T.J. Brooks, wife, and daughter Lottie Belle of Charleston, came Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Kibler. [Newton Press,April 10, 1917]

1919

Mrs. P.N. Kelly and son Paul of Mattoon, spent the weekend in Newton, guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Foster. [Newton Press,Jan. 3,1919]


1920

Miss Lulu Wilson of Etna has departed for an extended stay in Kansas City and points in Missouri. The Mattoon Journal~Gazette, 16 January 1920 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mr. and Mrs. S.G. Auer and family will depart in a few days for California, where they will spend the rest of the winter. The Mattoon Journal~Gazette, 16 January 1920 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mrs. J.D. Andrews and son Jesse and her sister, Mrs. Edith Barnes of Springfield, will leave about January 25 for Los Angeles, Cal., where they will spend several months. The Mattoon Journal~Gazette, 16 January 1920 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Poorman will leave tonight for Cleveland where they have been summoned by the death of Mrs. Poorman's brother, Lyman Wertz. The Mattoon Journal~Gazette, 16 January 1920 [Contributed by Src #3]

Mrs. M.J. Harris will leave Saturday for Indianapolis, where she will spend a month with her daughter, Mrs. H.E. Cox. She will be accompanied there by her granddaughter, Miss Isabelle Botts. The Mattoon Journal~Gazette, 16 January 1920 [Contributed by Src #3]

1922
"Mrs. Mary Livingston and Mrs. Alva Humphrey motored to Mattoon Tuesday afternoon for a visit with friends" May 31, 1922, Charleston Courier

W.O. Brown of Stroud, Okla has returned to his home after being called here by the death of his brother-in-law, J.W. Wiley. June 7, 1922, Charleston Courier

1923
[Oakland Messenger - 28 June 1923 - Contributed by Src #2]:


1925
Mrs. Alfred Livingston visited with friends in Charleston.  She lives southeast of Casey, IL. June 2, 1925, Charleston Courier

Charles Jester has purchased a farm near Loxa and has moved his family and mother there. [Thursday March 12, 1925 - Contributed by Src #2]

Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Prather who left this vicinity several years ago when he moved near Orchard, Colorado, moved back to this city Monday and will locate on the Bert Jenkins farm southwest of this city. [Thursday March 12, 1925 - Contributed by Src #2]

BACK TO SAY HOWDY
Mr. and Mrs. C L Royer, of Toledo, Ohio were visitors in the city, Friday afternoon enroute to Chicago. "Jack" was driving a new Nash car and had prosperity written all over him. He was the same jolly good fellow and said he still had a warm spot in his heart for Oakland. Ye editor always thought a heap of "Jack" Royer as he was a true blue gentleman, a booster for the old home town and a prince of good fellows. We wish him all the luck in the world and hope he comes back again and often. [Thursday March 12, 1925 - Contributed by Src #2]

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Houk moved to Kansas, Monday. Oakland Messenger -Thursday March 12, 1925, Contributed by Src #2]

Mrs. Dr. Day returned Monday from a visit with her sister Mrs. James Sullivan, at Indianapolis. Oakland Messenger -Thursday March 12, 1925, Contributed by Src #2]

Misses Iva and May Zachary who have positions in Indianapolis spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Zachary. Oakland Messenger - Thursday March 12, 1925 (Contributed by Src #2)

Drs. Maude Gomel and Lawrence Butcher, of Arcola, were guests of relatives in the city Sunday. Oakland Messenger, Thursday March 12, 1925

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adams returned to their home in Indianapolis, Sunday, after a week's visit with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pierson. Oakland Messenger - Thursday March 12, 1925 (Contributed by Src #2)


1926
Mrs. E.O. Todd of Mattoon returned to her home, Wednesday, following a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Benefiel of Newton. [Newton Press,August 20, 1926]

Mr. and Mrs. A.M. McCoy and family of Mattoon are camping for a week or two on Crooked Creek near the site of the old Brooks mill in the corner of Crooked Creek, Hunt City and Wade townships. Mr. McCoy, a former resident of this county (Jasper Co.), is a train crew employee of the Big Four railroad. [Newton Press,July 30, 1926]

Among the visitors at the fair from a distance, Friday, were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harrah and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Oliver of Charleston. They are formerly of Jasper County. [Newton Press, Aug. 10, 1926]

Mr. and Mrs. Ocea Bennett of Mattoon spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marshall and family near Newton. Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Bennett are sisters. [Newton Press,Friday, December 17, 1926]

1927
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reece and children of Oakland and Miss Mamie Scheller of Paris were down last week to attend the funeral of Royal Victor Harrison. [Newton Press,Newton Press, May 3, 1927]

1929
Will Curtis of Champaign spent Sunday with his father Charles Curtis. [28 Mar 1929 - The Oakland Messenger - Contributed by Src #2]

Mr and Mrs Purl Osburn, Mary and Herschel Osburn and G.R. Swinford attended the funeral of Ed Lamb at Terre Haute, Thursday. [16 May 1929 - The Oakland Messenger - Contributed by Src #2]

1932
[The Oakland Messenger 28 July 1932 - contributed by Src# 2]


1949
Jack Hicks and wife and Raymond Hicks and wife of Decatur and Mrs. Kate Wilson, son and wife of Indianapolis were called here by the death of Mrs. Emeline Isley
Daily Journal-Gazette | Mattoon, Illinois | Wednesday, November 30, 1949 | Page 4

Eliza Hayes of Coles County, is working for Holsapple & Handley. [Newton Press, Jasper Co, IL, date unknown]

Charleston - Dow Smith, a former resident of Charleston, now of Elkhart, Ind., was in The Friendly City today (Wednesday). He is employed in government work out of Washington, D.C. [Unknown Date]

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson, of Ashmore accompanied by Mrs. A.C. Anderson left today (Wednesday) for Rochester, Minn., where they will have check-ups at the Mayo Clinic. (, Unknown Date, Contributed by Src #18)


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