Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois)
March 6 1856

W. G. Fisher, John Cassell
Fisher & Cassell
Cabinet & Upholstery Manufacturers

In the old Christian Church, south of Prather & Gorin's hardware store. Particular attention paid to paper and curtain hanging & carpet fitting.
Coffins constantly on hand, ready made of all sizes; so those from a distance can be accommodated immediately. Hearse and attendance always on hand when required.

Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois)
April 10 1856

John Cassell
Cabinet & Upholstery Manfacturer

In the old Christian Church, south of Prather & Gorin's hardware store. Particular attention paid to paper and curtain hanging & carpet fitting.
Coffins constantly on hand, ready made of all sizes; so those from a distance can be accommodated immediately. Hearse and attendance always on hand when required.

Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois)
June 19 1856

John Cassell H. Hummell
Cassell & Hummell
Manufactures and Dealers in Cabinet Ware And Upholstery

In the Building formerly occupied by the Christian Church, south of Prather and Gorin's.
Coffins constantly on hand, ready made of all sizes; so those from a distance can be accommodated immediately. Hearse and attendance always on hand when required.
Decatur, June 12, 1856

Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois)
August 28 1856

Messrs. Cassell & Albert have moved their Cabinet Shop to the building one door east of Clement & Gordon's Hardware Store, and nearly opposite the "burnt district."

Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois)
October 2 1856

John Cassell, T. J. Albert
Cassell & Albert
Manufactureres and Dealers in Cabinet Ware, and Upholstery

One door East of Clements & Gordon, opposite the Burnt District.
Coffins constantly on hand, ready made of all sizes; so those from a distance can be accommodated immediately. Hearse and attendance always on hand when required.

Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois)
March 16 1857

Our friends Cassell and Albert, have just received a large stock of excellent Furniture which they infrom us must be sold at low rates, bargains warranted.

Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois)
August 13 1857

Cassell and Albert have dissolved. The business is still carried on by John Cassell, where a large stock of Furniture may be found. No clever men than Cassell and his workmen, live in the city. They are deserving of a liberal patronage, which we are pleased to say they are receiving.

Daily Republican, Decatur, IL
Feb. 5, 1874

Hard Chicken Feed

On yesterday, Mrs. John Cassell, living on East William Street, killed and dressed a chicken and found in its liver the prong of a fork about 2 inches long. Chicken was well killed and was fat as a porpoise. Fork prongs evidently agreed with him.

Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
May 18 1875

John Cassell, Esq., is raising his dwelling on east William Street one story higher. When this improvement is finished, the house will present a much better appearance.

Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1876 > January > 13

While on East William, we overlooked extensive repairs on the residence of Mr. John Cassell, consisting of the addition of one story to its height and many other improvements. In fact, what was done amounted almost to the building of a new house, so that now Mr. C. has about as convenient and pleasant a residence as is to be seen in that part of town.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
April 28 1877

A New Bakery

Mr. John Cassell has bought out the bakery of Mr. Joseph Siethen, near the corner of Cerro Gordo and Morgan streets, where he will carry on the bakery business in all its branches. A continuance of the old patrons is solicited, and new ones are cordially invited. The lowest prices will always rule at this establishment.

Decatur Daily Review
October 17, 1877

(October 17, 1927 - History of Decatur - 50 Years ago As Told by the Daily Republican)

Mrs. John Cassell returned last night from a visit to her mother in Putnam County.

Decatur Weekly Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
January 3 1878

Somebody who was bound to have a turkey for Christmas, stole one from Mr. John Cassell, which that gentleman had been feeding for several weeks in order to have the bird plump and fat for a Christmas dinner for his own household.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
April 23 1879

Mrs. John Cassell and her youngest daughter left yesterday afternoon to join her husband in Hayes City, Kansas. Mr. Cassell went out about a year ago and located a farm, on which he has built a house.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
September 16 1880

John Cassell and family who went to Ellis country, Kansas, about 3 years ago, have returned to Decatur, and will reside here permanently.

Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1882 > February > 3

C. Cassell of the Decatur Republican spent Sunday with his father, John Cassel, of this city (Niantic).

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
March 6 1882

John Cassell, of this city, has been allowed $4 a month pension since June, 1865, and the money is at his disposal. Mr. Cassell served three years in the 107th Ill. Vol. He got his certificate from Miss Sweet today.

Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois)
September 30 1882 - Niantic News

Two sons of John Cassell were in our village yesterday.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
September 26  1882

John Cassell has established a restaurant and confectionery at Niantic, and is doing well.

Putnam Record, Hennepin, Ill.
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.

Decatur Weekly Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
December 7 1882

Mrs. Cassell (From Friday's Daily)

At about noon on Wednesday last, Nov. 29th, Mrs. John Cassell received a severe stroke of paralysis and apoplexy combined at her home at Niantic, where her husband is engaged in business, and last evening at 5 o'clock she died. The deceased had been in her customary good health up to the time of her sudden illness, and though two physicians attended her and did everything possible to save her life, she passed away, leaving a husband and four children, Charles H, Ella, Annie, Frank and Minnie Cassell, besides a large number of relatives and friends, to mourn her loss. Mrs. Cassell was born in Ohio and was aged about 49 years.

The remains will be brought to Decatur this evening from Niantic. The funeral will take place from the residence of Frank Cassell, on East William street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois)
December 9 1882

Died on Thursday evening at her home in Niantic, of paralysis and apoplexy, Mrs. John Cassell, at the age of 49 years.

Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois)
December 4 1882

The funeral of the late Mrs. John Cassell took place yesterday at 3 P.M. from the residence of Mr. Frank Cassell, No. 87, East William street. Rev. Newcomer, delivered a most impressive sermon, after which the remains followed by many friends in carriages and on foot, were taken to Greenwood for interment.

Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1882 > December > 27

John Cassel, the baker, visited Decatur, Thursday

Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois)
January 29, 1884
Republican Delegates

Republican primary meetings were held last evening in the following townships, and delegates to the county convention were chosen as named: Niantic - John Cassell, Joseph Danley

Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois)
June 26, 1884
Niatic News

Mr. Hulsberger of Florid, IL is clerking for John Cassell, our popular baker.

Decatur Morning Review (Decatur, Illinois)
October 16 1884

John Cassell of Niantic, brother of Berry Cassell, was in the city yesterday on business.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
April 8 1885 - Niantic

ðJohn Cassell, for Justice, was the only republican elected, the Democrats winning the rest of the offices.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois)
September 12 1885

Niantic News

John Cassell and W. R. Dingman attended the soldiers' reunion at Jacksonville last week.

Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1886 > April > 17

Niantic

John Dineham is no longer clerking for John Cassel, he having left for Decatur, where he has a lucrative position.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
April 29 1886

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to John Cassell and Mrs. Mary J. Pettes, of Niantic

Review (Decatur, Illinois)
May 1 1886

Married at the residence of the bride, in Niantic, on Thursday, April 29, 1886, John Cassell, Esq., ot Mrs. Pettis, the ceremony being performed by Elder Richardson.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
May 5 1886

Niantic News

Rube Andrews has quit the restaurant business and is now clerking for John Cassell

Decatur Daily Review
July 27, 1886

Charles Dingman's examination before Justice John Cassell, at Niantic, Monday, on a charge of attempting to murder Ed Capps, by stabbing him in the left breast, resulted in the acquittal of the accused.

Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1886 > September > 25

Marion Milligan has moved his stock of groceries into the room formerly occupied by John Cassel.

Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
September 30 1886

John Cassell and wife are visiting relatives and friends in Florid, Ill. They will return this week.

Decatur Daily Review
October 1, 1886

Mrs. J. Linehan, of Decatur, is visiting her father, Squire John Cassell.

Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
October 14 1886

John Cassell is hauling brick preparatory to building a new oven for his bakery department.

Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1887 > February > 10

Niantic
Squire Cassel tried a case of perjury Wednesday morning.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
August 16 1887

Niantic, Aug. 15

Chas. And Frank Chassell (Cassell) and John Linehan, with their wives, all of Decatur, spent Sunday with their father, John Cassell. They returned home Sunday evening in a hack.

Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
September 8 1887

Niantic, Sept 2

Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell are visiting relatives in Decatur.

Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL

March 29, 1888

Sales of Real Estate
Berry H. Cassell to John F. Cassell, lot 8 in block 1, Cassell's 6th addition, $432.

Decatur Weekly Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
September 6 1888

John Cassell and William Dingman are the delegates from Niantic township. They are understood to be for McClellan for clerk.

Decatur Daily Dispatch
October 24, 1889

Frank Cassell went to Sullivan yesterday morning in the interest of the local camp of Sons of Veterans.

Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois)
January 3 1890

Mrs. John Linehan of Decatur is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cassell.

Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois)
January 16 1890

Mr. and Mrs. William Pettus arrived home from Arcola Monday and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Cassell.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
June 28 1890

Master Lennie Cassell and his cousin, Hattie Andrews, have gone to Niantic to visit for a few days with their grandpa, John Cassell.

Decatur Morning Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1890 > March > 9

Letters of administration were granted to Mary J. Cassel, administratix of W. H. Pettas (Pettus), deceased; and a bond of $300, required.

Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1890 > June > 28

Niantic

Mr. Cassel has erected a new summer kitchen

Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1890 > September > 13

Niantic

John Cassel is on the sick list.

Review (Decatur, Illinois)
January 15 1891

Mrs. Retta Pettus and little daughter are the guests of Mrs. John Cassell.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
October 10 1891

John Cassell to John T. Linehan, deed to lot 8, block 5, Cassell's 4th addition - $1500.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1892 > May > 21

Mrs. Retta Pettus is visiting Mrs. John Cassel.

Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois)
May 28 1892

John Cassell is painting his house.

The Weekly Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1892 > November > 19

George Pettis and family visited Mrs. Cassel on Wednesday

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1893 > March > 17

Mrs. John Linahan of Decatur visited Mrs. Cassel Sunday.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
August 15 1893

Leonard Cassell is visiting his grandfather at Niantic.

The Weekly Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1893 > September > 23

Mrs. John Cassel has been on the sick list last week.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
December 2 1893

Father Ill

Frank and Charles Cassell left last night for Niantic in response to a telephone message announcing the dangerous illness of their father, John Cassell. Mr. Cassell has bronchial troubles and was comparatively well yesterday, having spent Thanksgiving in this city.

Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
December 7 1893

News from Niantic today is to the effect that John Cassell, father of Charles and Frank Cassell, this city, is not so well. Mr. Cassell is 63 years of age, and has been seriously ill for some weeks. It is feared that he will not recover.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
December 9 1893

Frank Cassell has returned from Niantic and reports his father's condition as being much better. Charles Cassell and wife went to Niantic last night.

June 1, 1894 - Niantic

Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell are visiting relatives in Decatur.

Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
April 8 1895

Niantic Town Tickets

These tickets for town officers have been put up at Niantic:

Anti-License - President, B. W. Durflinger; clerk, Arthur Pritchett: .......police magistrate, John Cassell

People's Ticket - President, J. P. Faris; clerk, Enoch Martin; ..... police magistrate, John Cassell

Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1897 > February > 18

Frank Andrews of Clinton, visited his father-in-law, John Cassel, last week

Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois)
April 29 1897

Mrs. George Danley and sons visited Mrs. Danley's father, John Cassell, Sunday.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
August 12 1897

Mrs. George Danely (Danley) and children of Decatur visited Mr. and Mrs. Cassell.

Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1898 > May > 28

John Cassell of Niantic has been granted additional pension and John Q. Adams and James H. Jackson of this city have been granted increase of pension through the agency of M. Shea.

Putnam Record, Hennepin, Ill.
Thursday, October 13, 1898

Florid - October 11

Henry Cassell of Decatur and John Cassell of Niantic are spending a week with relatives and old aquaintances

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
May 30 1899

The youngest child of George Pettus has been very sick with whooping cough at the home of its grandmother, Mrs. Cassell.

Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1899 > August > 4

Mrs. John Andrews and daughter of Clinton visited Mr. and Mrs. John Cassel last week.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1900 > August > 14

George Pettus was here from Mt. Auburn to visit his mother, Mrs. Cassell

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1901 > September > 24

Mrs. John Cassell, who has been ill, is much better.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLIC, Henry Ill.
Florid, October 17, 1901

Mr. Cassell and wife of Decatur are visiting their brother Henry Cassell.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1902 > April > 18

Niantic
John Cassell is building a store room in his yard.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1902 > April > 18

Mrs. Frank Andreas (Andrews) of Decatur visited her father Squire John Cassell and wife

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > April > 3

Niantic

George Pettus of Mt. Auburn visited his mother Mrs. John Cassell, Tuesday and took the train for Decatur on a business errand.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > April > 24

Mrs. Frank Andrews is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > May > 5

Mt. Auburn

John Cassell and family of Niantic were the guests of Mrs. Cassell's son, George Pettus, last Tuesday.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > May > 5

Mt. Auburn

John Cassell and family of Niantic were the guests of Mrs. Cassell's son, George Pettus, last Tuesday.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > July > 8

Wm. Pettus and family of Chicago are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1903 > October > 27

Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Danley were at Niantic yesterday and spent the day with Mrs. Danley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell. It was Mr. Cassell's seventy-fifth birthday anniversary. A fine dinner was served at noon and the day was spent pleasantly by all.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1904 > February > 16

Niantic
Presley Travis, John Cassell and Isaac Farnam three of our old citizens are ill.
Mrs. George Danley of Decatur was here to spend Sunday with her father, John Cassell.

Daily Review
February 23, 1904
Mr. and Mrs. George Danley visited her parents , Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
February 23 1904

Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell are both sick

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois)
March 4 1904

Mrs. Ella Danley spent Sunday with Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois)
April 15 1904

Lena Pettus, whose life was despaired of is much better.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
April 16 1904

George Pettus was here from Mt. Auburn to see his little daughter, Lena, who is very sick at the home of her grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
May 18 1904

Mr. And Mrs. George Danley of Decatur were the guests of John Cassell and family.

Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell and Miss Lena Pettus visited at Mt. Auburn

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1904 > May > 31

Mrs. John Cassell has returned from a visit in Mt. Auburn.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
June 9 1904

George Pettus and daughter of Mt. Auburn were the guests of Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
June 14 1904

G. M. Danley and wife of Decatur were the guests of John Cassell and wife Sunday.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)
October 11 1904

John Cassell and wife visited in Mt. Auburn Sunday

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1905 > January > 20

Mr. and Mrs. George Danley of Decatur visited John Cassell and family.

Taken From the Daily Review
February 4, 1906

Four Generations

The four generation picture shown here is that of John Cassell, age 76 years; Mrs. Anna Andrews, age 49; Mrs. Ethel Seffens, age 21 and Melvin Clyde Seffens, age 14 months.

Mr. Cassell has lived in Illinois since 1840, coming here from Pennsylvania.  Before the war he was in the merchandise business on East main near Franklin street.  About twenty-two years ago he moved to Niantic and engaged in the bakery business.  He was there up to about five years ago, when he retired from active business.

Mr. Cassell is the father of Charles Cassell of this city.  Mrs. Andrews, daughter of John Cassell was married to R. F. Andrews about thirty-seven years ago.  Their daughter, Miss Ethel Andrews was married to Robert Seffens about three years ago.  Melvin Clyde Seffens is their 14 month old son.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > April > 3

Niantic

Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell have returned from a visit to Mr. Cassell's daughter, Mrs. George Danley of Decatur.

George Pettus has moved to Mt. Auburn and purchased a livery stable.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > May > 25

Niantic

John Cassell has a small soda fountain in connection with his suburban store.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > June > 1

John Cassell added to the appearance of his beautiful home by trimming his shade trees.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > June > 26

Dr. T. Cassell and a friend spent Sunday at John Cassell's home.

Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1906 > July > 6

Mrs. John Cassell will entertain Mrs. Anna Andrews, Mrs. Hattie Drake of Clinton, and Mrs. Esther Albert, of Milwaukee, this week.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1908 > April > 11

John Cassell of Niantic is visiting with C. H. Cassell.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1910 > May > 7

Mrs. Nannie Hunter and son and Miss Ruth Pettus of Decatur spent Saturday with Mrs. J. Cassell

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1910 > May > 10

Niantic

Mrs. Nannie Hunter of Decatur who was quite ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell, has recovered.

The Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, October 28, 1910

Eighty-Second Birthday

The eighty-second birthday of John Cassell at Niantic was celebrated Wednesday night, when a number of his Decatur relatives went out on an early car with packed lunch baskets and held a reunion. The evening was spent in a social manner and the party returned to this city on the last interurban car. Following is a list of those present:

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cassell, Mrs. Anna Andrews and daughter, Harry Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. John Lineham, Mrs. Grace Romine, Mrs. Arthur Bray and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stivers, Mrs. Charles Drake and family of Tulla, Tex.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1911 > March > 7

Misses Aura and Erma Pettus came from Dubuque, Iowa last week to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell and attend school here.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1911 > November > 18

Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Linehan and other relatives in Decatur, last week

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > March > 2

Mrs. John Linehan of Decatur was the guest of her mother Mrs. John Cassell here Monday.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > March > 20

Niantic

Miss Lena Pettus of Decatur visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Cassell in this place Friday and Saturday.

TAKEN FROM THE DECATUR REVIEW

April 27, 1912 Page 8

NIANIC WOMAN DROPPED DEAD

Mrs. Jane Cassell Stricken as She Was Drying Dishes
Mrs. Jane Cassell, for many years a resident at Niantic, dropped dead at her home in that town early Friday afternoon.

DRYING DISHES
While standing at the kitchen table drying dishes, she suddenly fell backward. Her granddaughter, Lena Pettus, was with her and ran to the store on the back of the lot and summoned help, but Mrs. Cassell was dead before she could be placed on a bed. She had been complaining for three or four days of pains in her chest and of being dizzy, but she seemed to be in good health Firday and ate a good dinner. Coroner Buxton had the inquest at 5 0'clock and the verdict was that death was due to organic heart disease. The jury was composed of Enoch Martin, Partrick Loftus, Albert Cross, Philip Honebery, M.E. Lockhart and Arthur Pritchett.

HER LIFE
Mrs. Cassell was well known in Niantic and vicinity. Her maiden name was Jane Grider. She was born April 7, 1837, near Ramsey, Fayette county, Illinois. She was married during the Civil war to W.H. Pettus, near Mt. Auburn. To this union were born two sons, William of Decatur and George Pettus of Mt. Auburn. There are ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Pettus died in 1869. On April 23, 1886, she was married to John Casell and has lived continuously since that time in the same house in which she was married in Niantic. On April 7, 1912, Mrs. Cassell celebrated her seventy-third birthday by giving a dinner to several friends. Besides her two sons, she leaves her aged husband, John Cassell,who is eighty-three years old and very feeble. Funeral arrangements are not yet made, but since she had been from girlhood a member of the Christian church, the funeral will perhaps be held from that church. Rev. R.E. Henry will conduct the services.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > April > 30

Niantic

The funeral of Mrs. Jane Cassell was held Monday at 11 am from the Christian church here. The body was taken to Greenwood cemetery in Decatur for burial.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > May > 7

Niantic

Mrs. Charles Cassell of Brooklyn, N.Y. is making an extended visit with John Cassell and Mrs. Ella Danley here.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > May > 11

Niantic

Mrs. J. T. Linehan and William Pettus of Decatur spent Saturday and Sunday with John Cassell and Mrs. Ella Danley here.

The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1912 > June > 4

Mrs. Ella Danley and John Cassell were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Linehan in Decatur Thursday.

Taken From the Decatur Daily Review

June 5, 1913
Cassell Family Reunion

A family reunion was held Sunday afternoon and evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Linehan, 344 North Water street.  A four course dinner was served.  The table was decorated with pink and white carnations and ferns.  Those present were John Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cassell, Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cassell, Louis Cassell, Otto Cassell and sons, Harold and Everett, Mrs. Ella Danley and son Ralph, Mrs. Annie Andrews and daughters, Grace and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. William Stivers and children, Mrs. Kate Chandler and brother, Dave Albert.

TAKEN FROM THE PUTNAM RECORD

FLORID, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1914

John Cassell and daughter Mrs. Ella Danley of Decatur are visiting Mrs. Sarah Cassell and old acquaintances here.

FLORID, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1914

Mr. John Cassell and daughter Mrs. Ella Danley, who have been visiting Mrs. Sarah Cassell and friends here for the past two weeks, expect to return home Wednesday of this week.

FLORID, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1915

John Cassell and daughter Mrs. John Linnehan of Decatur are guest of Mrs. Sarah Cassell and Mrs. Ella Danley.

FLORID, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1915

John Cassell and daughter Mrs. John Linnehan of Decatur are guest of Mrs. Sarah Cassell and Mrs. Ella Danley.

Florid, September 1, 1920

Mr. John Cassell and Mrs. Linnehan and daughter of Decatur are guests of Mrs. Sarah Cassell and Mrs. Ella Danley.

TAKEN FROM THE PUTNAM RECORD

FLORID, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1920

John Cassell and Mrs. Linnehan and daughter after a pleasant visit of 8 or 10 days with their relatives, Mrs. Sarah Cassell and Mrs. Ella Danley, returned to their home in Decatur, Friday.

October 28, 1922

John Cassell is 94 Years Old

Aged Man Spends Much of his time in Knitting

John Cassell, 528 West North street, who resided with his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Linehan, celebrated his ninety-fourth birthday, Thursday, although there was no special party planned. Mr. Cassell is strong and spends much of his time knitting. He recently knitted a couple of wash cloths for Rev. E. Henry and presented them to him.

Mr. Cassell's children in Decatur gave him a handsome Morris chair, upholstered. A son, J. F. Cassell, in Chicago, also sent him a gift. Mr. Cassell was born in Harrisburg, Pa., but has lived in or near Decatur since the age of eleven.

Florid, August 30, 1923

H.E. Allen and wife, also Pat Donoho, wife and little Dean Allen, and Mrs. Ella Danley motored to Decatur Sunday and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lineham, Mrs. Danley remaining for a week's visit with her relatives. She found her father, John Cassell, quite poorly. He is an old gentleman of about 95 years.

Florid, September 6, 1923

Mrs. Ella Danley who spent the last week in Decatur at the home of her father, John Cassell, returned home Saturday.

October 26, 1923

John Cassell, 95, Observes Birthday

Resident of Decatur Since He was 12 Years Old

John Cassell, 528 West North street, is observing his ninety-fifth birthday anniversary in the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Linehan, Friday. In the evening, a birthday anniversary dinner will be served in the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. C. W. Whitley, East Main street, the guests being Mr. And Mrs. J. T. Linehan and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. C. W. Whitley, and Mr. And Mrs. Charles Cassell.

Mr. Cassell came to Decatur at the age of twelve with his parents from Pennsylvania. He has been in the grocery business for a number of years, having conducted a store in Niantic until he retired twelve years ago. The G. A. R. of which he is a charter member went to his home Friday morning and escorted him to the G. A. R. hall where he was a guest of honor at dinner.

Mr. Cassell spends a greater part of his time knitting. He knit a number of sweaters for the soldiers and sailors during the World war, at which time he learned to knit. Since that time, he has been knitting sweaters, each of them being beautifully done. He also reads newspapers but finds more enjoyment in knitting.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY NEWS REPUBLIC

Florid, January 17, 1924

The last reports from uncle John Cassell of Decatur, was that he was still living, but very low.

Florid, April 16, 1924

Mrs. Ella Danley after spending several months with her father, who is very ill at his home in Decatur, returned last Thursday to assist Mrs. Cassell with her work.

Florid, July 16, 1924

Mrs. John Linnehan and aged father, John Cassell, Mrs. Frank Andrews all of Decatur, also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cassell of Chicago came Monday for a visit with their sister and daughter, Mrs. Ella Danley.

Florid, July 17, 1924

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cassell of Chicago, John Cassell, Mrs. John Lineham and Mrs. Frank Andrews of Decatur came Monday night for a few days visit with Mrs. Ella Cassell Danley. John Cassell is 96 years old but stood the 100 mile trip by auto quite well.

TAKEN FROM THE PUTNAM RECORD

Florid, August 20, 1924

Mrs. Linnehan and father, John Cassell, who has spent several weeks with Mrs. Danley, left Sunday for their home in Decatur.

Florid, August 21, 1924

After spenidng six weeks here with his daughter and sister, Mrs. Ella Danley, John Cassell and Mrs. John Lineham in company with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Whittley and Mrs. Houck returned to her home in Decatur Monday. It is a remarkabel thing for a man of 96 years of age to stand an ato trip of 150 miles in one day.

Decatur, February 25, 1926 page 3

JOHN CASSELL

John Cassell, died Thursday morning at 9:15 in his home 528 West North street. He was born Oct. 26, 1828 in Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Cassell was a retired baker. He was a member of the G.A.R. and has lived in Decatur since 1839. Mr. Cassell is survived by five children they are: Mrs. Ella Danley, Chicago; C.H. Cassell, Decatur; Mrs. Anna Andrews, Sanderson, Tex.; J.F. Cassell, Chicago and Mrs. Minnie Linehan of Decatur. The body was removed to the Dawson and Wikoff funeral parlors to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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