Miscellaneous Newspaper Articles Concerning the Wiedling Surname in Will County Illinois

posted by Sandy Vasko on Wednesday, August 31, 2005

The following information is provided by Sandy Vasko on the WEIDLING family.

July 20, 1906 – Wilmington Advocate
Lewis WEIDLING has just finished a neat job of painting on the C. A. Powers residence in “Canada.”

March 15, 1907 – Wilmington Advocate
Louis WEIDLING and family have moved from the Carey residence on Kankakee Street to George Allott’s residence near Oakwood Cemetery.

March 29, 1907 – Wilmington Advocate
Louis WEIDLING, the painter and paperhanger, who was reported to have moved from the Carey residence on Kankakee Street to Geo. Allott’s residence, did not make the above change, and is still residing in the Carey house.

April 5, 1907 – Wilmington Advocate
The following pupils were neither absent or tardy: Sixth grade – Tessie WEIDLING; Second grade – Mildred WEIDLING

May 10, 1907 – Wilmington Advocate
On Saturday evening last a number of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis WEIDLING’s friends surprised them by calling and spending the evening at their home on Kankakee Street. Mr. & Mrs. WEIDLING were equal to the occasion and the evening was pleasantly spent with cards and dancing. Refreshments were served.

May 17, 1907 – Wilmington Advocate
Louis WEIDLING left here Tuesday for Chicago where he will spend about two months working at his trade – painting and paperhanging.

September 20, 1907 – Wilmington Advocate
Louis WEIDLING is about to move with his family to the J.D. Bennett residence north of the C. & A. depot.

December 27, 1907 – Wilmington Advocate
Henry and August WEIDLING, of Chicago, are visiting relative and friends in this place.

January 10, 1908 – Wilmington Advocate
Henry WEIDLING, after a two week’s visit in this city with his sister, Mrs. William Godel and brother Lewis, returned to his home in Chicago, Saturday.

March 6, 1908 – Wilmington Advocate
The following pupils were neither absent or tardy: Seventh grade, Tessie WEIDLING; Third grade, Henry WEIDLING; Second grade, Mildred WEIDLING

July 24, 1908 – Wilmington Advocate
Joseph WEIDLING, of Chicago, is the guest of his brother Louis and family in this place.

November 12, 1908 – Wilmington Advocate
Mrs. William Godel was called to Chicago Thursday on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Lena Smith.

November 20, 1908 – Wilmington Advocate
Lewis WEIDLING is looking after Henry Nelson’s draying business during the absence of the latter, whose little son is seriously ill.

December 4, 1908 – Wilmington Advocate
The following named pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the month of November 1908. Eighth grade – Tessie WEIDLING; Fourth grade – Henry WEIDLING; Third grade – Mildred WEIDLING

March 5, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
The following named pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the month of February 1909 High School – Tessie WEIDLING, Fourth grade – Henry WEIDLING, Third grade – Mildred WEIDLING

March 26, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
L. P. WEIDLING will, within a short time move his family from the J. D. Bennett residence in “Canada” to the former Ward residence across the river and lately occupied by C. W. Frost.

April 3, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
L. WEIDLING has given up the idea of moving his family to the Ward residence on the west side of the river.

April 9, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
The following named pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the month of March 1909. High School – Tessie WEIDLING, Fourth grade – Henry WEIDLING, Third grade – Mildred WEIDLING

April 16, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
Mr. And Mrs. August Grote and Peter WEIDLING, of Chicago, and Henry WEIDLING, of De Kalb, were guests of the above named lady’s sister, Mrs. William Godel, Sunday.

June 4, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
Mr. & Mrs. William Godel and L. WEIDLING and family returned to their homes here Sunday after attending the wedding of August WEIDLING in Bensenville, Ill. Saturday.

July 23, 1909 Wilmington Advocate
The lumber sheds and office of J. H. Ray are being repainted by L. P. WEIDLING, the painter.

July 23, 1909 Wilmington Advocate
J. M. Hazzard will go out of the hotel business, having on Monday last, sold the old and wee-known hotel, the Stewart House, to Mrs. Lena Grote, of Chicago, who will, on August 1st, take possession of the hostelry. Mrs. Grote is a sister of Mrs. William Godel and L. P. WEIDLING of this city. J. M. Hazzard who has conducted this house for the past seven years intends leaving here for Rosebud, South Dakota, where he will look after his farming interests. Some minor improvements will be made in the house by the new owner, and it will be run as a strictly first-class hotel in every respect. It will be the aim of the new proprietor to conduct one of the best hotels this side of Chicago.

August 6, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
Mrs. August Grote, of Chicago, who recently purchased the Stewart House in this city, has taken possession of same.

August 20, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
Henry WEIDLING and wife, of DeKalb, were guests of the former’s brother and sister, L. P. WEIDLING and Mrs. William Godel Sunday last.

October 1, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
The following named pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the month of September: High School, Tessie WEIDLING, Fifth grade, Henry WEIDLING, Third grade, Mildred WEIDLING

October 22, 1909 – Wilmington Advocate
Chancellor Commander L. P. WEIDLING of Wilmington Lodge, Knights of Pythias, who was a delegate from this local lodge to the Grand Lodge meeting in Peoria this week, returned to his home in this place last Thursday evening.

March 11, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
August Grote, landlord of the Stewart House, Thursday last received his fine new rubber tired hack which he recently purchased in Chicago. It is a beauty and will seat eight passengers nicely.

March 18, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Mrs. William Godel and Mrs. L. P. WEIDLING spent Saturday last in Chicago with relatives and friends.

March 25, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Jackson & WEIDLING, the painters and paperhangers have about completed papering and graining the interior of Carl L. Markert’s jewelry store. When the work is finished Mr. Markert will have one of the neatest places of business in Wilmington.

April 1, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Mr. & Mrs. William Godel Sunday last entertained their niece, Miss Emily Gese, of Chicago.

April 1, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Rumor says that Thomas W. Jones, of Wesley, has purchased the J. D. Bennett residence now occupied by L WEIDLING and family in “Canada”. The price paid for same was $1,800.

April 1, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
A list of the census enumerators for Will County was this week received by the Advocate from Leon D. Nish of Elgin, Supervisor for the second district of Illinois. We note the following named nose counter for this city and vicinity: Wilmington – L. P WEIDLING has the country and James W. Quinn the city. Ritchey – Walter B. Neese. Florence – John Lacey, Elwood – E. C. Noel. Custer Alfred H. Shenk. There are 61 enumerators for Will County and they will commence their duties on April 15th.

April 23, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
August Grote, landlord of the Stewart House, was in Chicago this week. While there he purchased a new horse to be used on his wagonette.

July 1, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Mr. And Mrs. Peter WEIDLING, of Chicago, are visiting William Godel and L. P. WEIDLING of this place.

July 15, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Miss Tessie WEIDLING is visiting relatives in Chicago.

July 15, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
A number of Chicago relatives and friends were entertained at the homes of William Godel and Louis WEIDLING in this city the 3rd and 4th.

September 9, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
L. WEIDLING has rented the Mrs. L. D. La Roche residence on East Jackson Street and will about October 1st, move with his family from the J.D. Bennett residence in “Canada” to the former named place.

October 7, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
L. WEIDLING and family have moved into the Mrs. L. D. La Roche residence on East Jackson Street.

November 25, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
August Grote has resigned his position of carrying the mail between the post office and depot. A. M. Culver has taken the contract and started in Thursday morning on his new duties.

November 25, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Mrs. August Grote, landlady of the Stewart House spent a few days this week in Louisville, Ky., as the guest of her uncle, C. L. Diehl.

December 2, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Henry WEIDLING, after a few days visit in this place with relatives, returned to De Kalb the first of the week.

December 16, 1910 – Wilmington Advocate
Mrs. L. P. WEIDLING, who is confined in the Mary Thompson Hospital, Chicago, is recovering from an operation performed upon her the first of the week.

March 3, 1911 – Wilmington Advocate
Mrs. William Godel on Monday evening last entertained a number of young people at her home in Canada in honor of her niece, Miss Tessie WEIDLING. The evening was spent at cards after which a dainty luncheon was served.

April 7, 1911 – Wilmington Advocate
Last Monday, April 3rd, was the seventh birthday of Martha, the little daughter of Mr. And Mrs. L. P. WEIDLING, and that afternoon the little lady invited about 20 of her little friends to her home where an enjoyable time was had at games and feasting.

May 26, 1911 – Wilmington Advocate
Julius WEIDLING returned to his home in Chicago the first of the week after a few days visit here with relatives.

May 26, 1911 – Wilmington Advocate
New Phones – Following is a list of new Northwestern Telephone subscribers: Axel Bringleson, Earl Bovee, E. E. Brown, Peter Brodie, Richard Downey, S. D. Green, Stephen Gray, Ben Hiles, Peter Heck, William Haney, William Jones, Walter Johnson, William M. Johnson, Louis Meyers, George Phillips, Dr. Samuell, Charles Spivey, Mrs. Schoennemann, Mrs. Wm. Thompson, WM. Wood, Y. M. P. Club, Wm Taylor, L. P. WEIDLING, Howard Taylor

June 23, 1911 – Wilmington Advocate
The interior of P. E. Hughes’ sample room is receiving a coat of paint. WEIDLING and Barnes are doing the work and when it is finished Mr. H. will have one of the neatest buffets in this place.

June 23, 1911 – Wilmington Advocate
Alderman Godel and wife, Mrs. August Grote and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. WEIDLING and family will on Saturday evening next attend the wedding of Miss Anna Blume who will become the bride of Henry WEIDLING. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride in Chicago. The groom is a brother of L. P. WEIDLING and Mesdames Godel and Grote.

November 9, 1917 – Wilmington Advocate
Mrs. August Grote and little niece, Miss Martha WEIDLING, were in Chicago Saturday where the latter had her eyes tested and refitted for glasses.

November 23, 1917 – Wilmington Advocate
L. P WEIDLING spent Saturday last in Chicago with his daughter, Tessie, who is taking a nurse’s course in a hospital in that city.

December 21, 1917 – Wilmington Advocate
Miss Tessie WEIDLING, who is taking a nurse’s course at the American Norwegian hospital in Chicago, expects to return to her home here Saturday to spend the holidays with relatives.