Marshall County Illinois Obituaries and Death Notices 1870 to 1875

Marshall County Illinois Obituaries and Death Notices 1870 to 1875
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Year of Obituary
1870	1871	1872	1873	1874	1875

1870

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Taylor

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 6, 1870

Died in this city, Dec. 20, after an illness of but 22 hours, Mary Elizabeth, wife of Theodore N. Taylor, aged 22 years, 7 months, 29 days.

Mrs. Catherine Emily Hall (nee Locke)

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 12, 1870

Died in this city, Jan. 6, of pneumonia, Catherine Emily, aged 17 years, 3 months and 24 days, wife of Mr. James G. Hall, and daughter of John Locke of Medalia, Minn.

Mott B. Hamaker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 12, 1870

In this city, Jan 6, of inflamation of the lungs, Mott B., aged 2 years, son of John A. and Jennie Hamaker

Bonnie Sieman

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 12, 1870

In this city, Jan. 8, of spasmas, Bonnie, age 4 months, son of Nicholas and Kate Siemon.

Sarah Robbins

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 12, 1870

In Wenona, Miss Sarah Robbins, age 38 years.

Gates Losee

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
February 24, 1870

Died in this city, February 23, of congestion of the brain, Gates Losee, aged 24 years Funeral this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 P. M. from the Christian church. Friends are invited to attend.

Anna May Joyce

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
February 24, 1870

In this city, February 21, of inflammatory croup, Anna May, daughter of John and Ellen Joyce, aged 9 months, 5 days

George Gilbert and Laura Bell Jacobs

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
February 24, 1870

In this city, February 21, of measles and heart disease, George Gilbert, aged 5 years; also February 22, Laura Bell, aged 2 years, children of Robert and Mary Ann Jacobs

Nicholas Tommes

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
February 24, 1870

In this city, February 22 of diptheria, Nicholas, son of Matthew and Margaret Tommes, aged 9 years.

Joseph Duke Jr.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
February 24, 1870

In this city, February 31 of measles, Joseph Jr., son of Joseph and Barbara Duke, aged 3 years and 3 months.

Ethel May Winters

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
February 24, 1870

At Lacon, February 15, Ethel May, daughter of Daniel E. and Jerusha E. Winters, aged 10 months.

Son of Mr. Ryan

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
February 24, 1870 - Local Department

The Index says a little son of Mr. Ryan, last week fell into a boiler of hot water in the absence of the mother and was so badly scalded that he survived but a few hours. The same family lost a child by being run over by the cars only a short time before.

Mrs. Ellen W. Bonham

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 3, 1870

Died at Lacon, February 24, Mrs. Ellen W., wife of Jeriah Bonham of Chicago, publisher of the Rural Messenger. She leaves a family of 8 children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

Charlie Oscar Noll

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 10, 1870

Died in this city, March 5, of inflamation of the bowels, Charlie Oscar, son of Solomon and Eliza Noll, aged 3 years

Daughter Hamaker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 10, 1870

In this city, March 2nd, of congestion of the lung, daughter of John A. and Jennie Hamaker, aged 2 years

Arch Stone

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 10, 1870

At the residence of his son, Arch Stone, a mile from this city, February 19, of liver complaint, Russell E. Stone, in his 63rd year.

George Hausmann

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 10, 1870

At Lacon, February 24, George Hausmann, aged 38 years.

Carrie (Troyer) Puterbaugh

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 17, 1870

At Peoria, March 8, Carrie Troyer, wife of George Puterbaugh, niece and adopted daughter of Dr. and Mrs. M. Troyer, aged 24 years.

John Wesley McVicker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 17, 1870

At Loda, Iraquois county, March 6, of inflamation of the kidney, John Wesley McVicker, formerly of Saratoga township.

John Gooch Ferguson

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 17, 1870

Died in this city, March 10 of asthma consumption, John Gooch Ferguson, aged 42 years

Mr. John G. Ferguson
Passed from earth on Thursday morning last, soon after the day had dawned, the subject of this brief sketch, our beloved fellow citizen John Gooch Ferguson. It was not a surprise to our citizens nor to the family and friends, because it was expected, Mr. Ferguson having been ailing for a long time with asthma consumption, that fatal disease which numbers apyriads among its victims, and which human aid seldom can arrest. He had been feeble a long time, and hadn’t sat at breakfast since February, 1868. He waited fatiently for the hour of dissolution, and when it came a saint entered into rest.

Mr. Ferguson had a wide acquaintance in this vicinity, and was esteemed for his gentlemanly and courteous address, his methodical business habits, his exemplatory deportment, and withal, his pleasant social qualities. One of his prominent traits was cheerfulness, which he retained up to the last, and we are told by Mrs. Ephraim Hoyt, that during the 16 years with which he had been connected with the family, he was never known to utter an unkind word, and this is remarkable, when we take into consideration his nervous temperament and his wearisome wasting sickness.

He was always disposed to be hopeful and buoyant, and we pressume the sunny calm of his feelings went far towards prolonging his life. In business everything was precise, and in every receipt, due bill, or other transaction, the object for which it was given was stated, so that equivocations and misunderstandings were obviated.

At the age of 14 he commenced a diary, which was continued with hardly the omission of a day’s entry up to a couple of days before his death. Some of the notes are historic and valuable, and represent in brief form, a connected history and a pleasing chain of events of his life left behind for tender recollections by the family friends. And as we pass, we might suggest here to our young people, the importance and value of these daily notings, and believe it a course of life worthy of their emulation and practice.

Mr. Ferguson was born in London on Janueary 23d, 1828, and was one of 12 children - six of whom survive him. The family afterwards moved to Leeds, where he spent his boyhood and received his eduction. In September 1849, he landed in America, and in March, 1851, he found his way to Henry, and entered the land office of Benjamin Lombard, whre his business accuracy, fidelity and tact made him a valuable assistant.

He soon made the acquaintance and found a counterpart in one of our town’s fair daughters, and was married May 27, 1852, to Miss Clara, eldest daughter of Ephraim Hoyt. A family of five children was the result of this union, only the eldest son, Albert, surviving the father. Three sons and a daughter were born in Henry, and one in Pennsylvania; two sons and the daughter died here, and a son in Pennsylvania, the two sons being taken the same week. Since his marriage Mr. F. has resided most of the time in Henry, engaged in business of various kinds. During this time however has lived at Chicago, three yars in El Paso as a banker, and also taking a tour through the southern states for the benefit of his health. Failing health compelled him finally to resign his business and moving from El Paso to henry, he consigned himself to his fate, receiving every care and comfort that love could prompt, until he breatehd a pure life away gently in the arms of his devoted wife.

A grandfather of Mr. Ferguson was licensed to preach by the celebrated Methodist divine, John Wesley. The former was an apt and excellent linguist, which he manifested at an early age. When John Wesley tried “to take Holland” with his preaching and eloquence, and could not utter a word of the Dutch, Grandfather Ferguson, then a lad in his teens, stood up before the multitude who had gathered and interpreted the sermon as it fell from the sainted lips. And this love of religion, and apt to preach descended to the second generation as we shall show in this sequel.

HIS RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
And it will not be improper here to allude, even at some length, to Mr. Ferguson’s religious experience. He was converted in England at the age of 12, and from that time has been a consistent and faithful christian, and one of those who enjoyed his religion. We extract from his diary, that he kept touching his conversion:

“About the age of 12 I wes led to think seriously about the weighty matters of eternity, and the preparations necessary to meet the judge of the quick and the dead, after hearing a sermon preached by Rev. C. Chatham, February 8, 1842, from Reveltion iii,20: “Behold I stand at the dorr and knock, if any many hear my voice and opn the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him and he with me.” This was preached in St. Peter’s chapel. After chapel service was concluded, I retired home and wept for my sins, and pleaded through the merits of may Savior for that sweet sence of his forgiving:.............

Coming to Henry he united with the M. E. soceity. He also took an interest in the sabbath school and was one of the early superintendents. He was also licensed to preach as a local preacher by Presiding Elder Phelps, on January 3d, 1852, and preached his maiden discourse at Snider’s chool house, from the test: “Go ye also, inot the vineyard, and whatever is right that shall ye receive,”. While failing health compelled him to forego preaching at all, his license was yearly renewed until his death, and he was one of those earnest men that preached a practical sermon in his daily life.

THE FUNERAL OBSEQUIES
The funeral took place on Sunday, the remains being placed in a beautiful rosewood casket. At the house Rev. Mr. Winn, Presbyterian, made the prayer and a few appropriate remarks. He alluded to the weather that had intervened between the death which took place on Thursday morning and buried on Sunday. It was stormy on Friday and terrible on Saturday, attended with sleet, which enshrounded the trees with crystal drapery, while snow to several inches covered the ground thereafter. On Sunday the day dawned calm and wam and the sun came out, and the sunlight and the reflection from the icy folliage, was beautiful, and illuminted all nature. He alluded to this in a beautiful and touching manner as symbolizing the several states through which the diseased had passed. First, a gradual decline, then the anguish and suffering terrible to endure, and finally the victory - the peace that passeth all understanding. The pall bearers, were John Kline, J. N. Purple, Charles Everett, E. H. Hutchins, J. c. Hoagland and J. P. Hummer.

The procession then wended it way to the church, where the solemn service for the hour was attended by a large concourse of sympathetic friends and fellow citizens .......... The in the church, the casket was surmounted with a cross of green leaves, appropriately decked with beautiful white roses just in bloom, emblematic of the spirit, just in its manly prime, gone to bloom in the paradise of the greaet hereafter.

To show Mr. Ferguson’s mode of daily recording incidents and thoughts in his diary, we are privileged to make the two extracts given below. He says January 1st, 1870: “I rose at 11 a.m., feeble and worn, but thankful and trustful; wife quite poorly; Albert hearty and well; Sarah with us at home, and all of father Hoyt’s family in fair health. Praise the Lord for all his manifod and tender mercies.” Also on January 2d, 1870: “I little expected one year ago to see another new Year; yet I have laid and suffered and been sustained wonderfully. How much I would enjoy to meet at the communion of the Lord’s supper with all tried friends of Christ, renew our covenent, solemnly vowing to be the Lord’s”.

His life was exemplary - in business, social life, and in religion. How many of us will endeavor to follow him?

Samuel Camp

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 24, 1870

Died in this city, March 16 of heart disease, Samuel Camp, aged 65 years and 26 days.

Mr. Samuel Camp
The death of Samuel Camp, which took place on Wednesday of last week, has cast a pall of gloom over the entire community. The funeral took place on Friday at the congregational church where every available seat was filled by a large circle of mourning friends and citizens. He was buried with the rites of Odd Fellowship, Rev. Mr. Winn, preaching the sermon from the text selected by the deceased in Eclesiastic, line 8. Rev. Mr. Bowers spoke of the deceased connection with the lodge, making some extended remarks while Rev. Peddleton and Goff also assisted in the exercise. Mr. Camp was born in Madison county, New York. Married Miss Mary Akerley in Luzerne county, PA, where he had resided for several years and also resided in Stark county in this state some 10 years, moving from there to Henry in 1848, where he has since resided.

He was always a careful man, methodical in his habits, a man self-poised and strong in his opinions. His foresight and financial skill assisted him in accumulating a considerable competence. His judgement and trustworthiness won him great confidence and has been during his residence here a supervisor 10 years, school treasurer 20 years, a filling credibility the offices of school commissioner, town, city, bridge company, agricultural society and lodge treasurer. His opinions upon political and municipal matters were always sound and respected. In the way of improvements here, Mr. Camp once owned the entire tract from Hutchins store, including that of John Barnards, running back from Edwards to Main street. He has also built 7 houses, several of which were 2 story brick. Mr. Camp had been deaf many years, which came of too much quinine taken before he came to Henry. This debarred him from hearing conversations but he was no less alive to all that was going on and closely scanned and took part all public matters under consideration.

He experienced religion at the age of 14, though he did not join any church. He afterwards it seems felt that he had not lived just as he thought a religious man ought to where at a time several years ago which very (?) with lung fever and when all hope was given up of recovery, he gave the song of praise “My God if I could be raised from this bed, I would lead a prayerful life”, and this we understand he has sacredly kept since. Mr. Camp was a practical man in his religious thought and life took a practical turn. he believed in grace in faith, in the savior, but he believed also in being honest, mainly truthful, charitable, and in the daily practice of good works. His life was a practical exemplification that his religion must be from the heart abounding in every good word and work. Three children were his, the eldest at the age of 10, being taken hence. The other two are of age and filling places of trust and tended regard in the community. Mr. Camp will be missed and while we must bow with submission to the will of him who controls our destiny, may we ever remember to emulate the example of our revered friend who has gone beyond.

Mrs. Belle Mills

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 24, 1870

At Lacon, March 14, Belle, wife of W. H. Mills, aged 21 years

Mellisa (Cowen) Perrett

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 31, 1870

Died at Wenona, March 16, Mrs. Mellisa, aged 29 years, wife of George Perrett and daughter of Thomas Cowen of Wenona.

Michael Simater

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 7, 1870

At Lacon, March 25 of lung fever, Michael Simater, aged 36 years

Edwin Johnsots

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 7, 1870

Also Marsh 28, Edwin, aged 1 year, son of John A. and Hulda Johnsots

Harry Holloway

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April 14, 1870

Died at Lacon, April 2 of measles, Harry, aged 7 years, son of E. M. and M. A. Holloway

Eudalia Rose

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 14, 1870

Also March 31, Eudalia, daughter of S. C. and M. Rose

Emma Katlin

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 14, 1870

Also April 5 of typhoid fever, Emma, aged 4 years, daughter of A. R. Katlin

Phillip Conley

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 14, 1870

April 1 of consumption, Phillip Conley, aged 17 years

Lewis Eugene Schiupp

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 14, 1870

April 7, Lewis Eugene, 9 years old, son of Jacob Schiupp

Barbary Louis

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 21, 1870

Died in this city, March 28, of measles and lung fever, Barbary, aged 3 years and 4 months, daughter of Michael and Mary J. Louis

Flora Andrews

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 21, 1870

In Whitefield township, April 14, of consumption, Flora, daughter of Harmon Andrews, our county treasurer.

Lotti Akeroyd

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 21, 1870

At Lacon, March 22 of scarlet fever, Lotti, aged 22 months, daughter of E. B. and H. F. Akeroyd

Harrietta Duchesne

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 21, 1870

Also Harrietta, daughter of Joseph Duchesne

Mrs. Elizabeth Hagadon

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 21, 1870

In La Prairie, April 6, Mrs. Elizabeth Hagadon

Joseph Strafford

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 21, 1870

At Peoria, April 14, of heart disease, Joseph Strafford, aged 52 years, formerly a resident of this city.

Algenia Castelo

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 28, 1870

At Wenona, April 18, Ida Algenia, aged 1 year, daugter of Andrew J. and Almira Castelo.

Flora Andrews

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 28, 1870

In Whitefield, April 14, of consumption, Flora, daughter of Harmon and Eliza Andrews, aged 25 years and 7 months.

Martin V. Myars

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 28, 1870

At Lacon, April 8, Martin V. Myars, aged 27 yr’s.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 28, 1870

At Sparland, April 6, of wounds producing nervous fever, George B., aged 7 years, son of A. H. an N. E. Ferguson.

William Carr

May 5, 1870

Died in this city, April 29, at the residence of Peter Melick, of consumption, William Carr, aged 62, late of Washington, Iowa

Harvey Harris

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
May 12, 1870

Died in Whitefield township, may 12, of heart disease and lung complaint, Dr. Harvey Harris, in the 75th year of his age.

Dr. Harvey Harris of Whitefield departed this life on Tuesday evening. He has been feeble for a considerable time, with an occasional heart difficulty. A recent severe cold combined with other ailments have proved fatal. He was a good man, much respected, an exemplary member of the M. E. church, and at one time was a successful medical practitioner. He has raised a large family od children, and lived to see them settled in life, most of whom, with a second wife, survive him. The funeral takes place today at 2 o’clock in that township.

May 19, 1870 - Obituary

Dr. Harvey Harris was born in the State of Massachusetts, A. D. 1895, and was 75 years old the 13th of last April. He moved from Massachusetts to Tompsins county, New York, in the year 1816 - followed his profession there for nearly 40 years, when his health became so much impared that he was obliged to abandon his practice; hence, removed with his family to Whitefield, Marshall county, Illinois in 1854, and settled on his farm where he remained until his death which occurred May 10, 1870. He experienced religion and united with the M. E. church in 1832. For 38 years his walk, was with God, and his conversation in heaven - a man of sterling integrity, a consistent christian, and having lived the life of the righteous, he died as the rightous die. Having passed from labor to reward.

Mrs. Ellen Donahue

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May 12, 1870

Died at Lacon, April 20, Mrs. Ellen Donahue, aged 75 years.

Ada S. Stubbles

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
May 12, 1870

At Colchester, Ill., April 30, of congestion of the stomach and brain, Ada S., aged 12 years, daughter of Rev. W. J. Stubbles, formerly of this city.

Charles Henry Mawbey Jr.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
May 19, 1870

Died in city city, May 17, by drowning, Charles Henry, Jr., aged 10 years, son of Charles Henry and Rachel Mawbey.

Charles R. Herrick

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
May 19, 1870

At St. Joseph, Mo., May 13, of congestion of the brain, Charles R. Herrick, aged 42 years, formerly of this city.

Lucy Chapman

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
May 19, 1870

In Richland township, May 7, Miss Lucy Chapman, aged 14 years.

Nellie Hitchcock

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
June 2, 1870

Died in this city, on Sunday, May 29, of consumption, caused by catching cold after having the measles, Nellie, youngest daughter of L. N. & R. J. Hitchcock, aged 3 years and 4 months.

S. N. Brokaw

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July 21, 1870

Died in this city, July 18 of quick consumption, S. N. Brokaw, aged 56 years.

Joseph C. Cotney

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
August 4, 1870

Died in Augusta, Arkansas, June 27, of apolexy, Joseph C. Cotney, father-in-law to C. H. Kellogg of this city, aged 68 years.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Paskell

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
August 19, 1870

Died in this city on Tuesday morning, August 16, of congestion of all the vital organs, Mrs. Mary Ellen Paskell, wife of J. M. Paskell of this place.

August 25, 1870

Mrs. Paskell, who died so suddenly last week, came among us but two short years ago from Virginia; a stranger among strangers - and with the cares and labors which fell to her lot, she had few opportunities for social intercourse - but in that short time she had come to be known a a genuine, good woman, and loves as such, and such is the tribute gladly paid to her memory and he vitrues by all who knew her. What her religion was, whether it was an “unorthodox mush of charity, and love, and pity.” or made up of the sterner stuff, which our preachers delight to call evangelical - we don’t know and don’t care, because it doesn’t matter - it made a loving, charitable, true woman of her, such as we are all the better for having known and honored, and that is all that really concerns her or us.

Mrs. Anna S. Loomis

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August 19, 1870

Mrs. Anna S. Loomis, Formerly of this city; died at the residence of Mr. Wm. Blood, in Stanta Barbar, California; August 5th, at the age of 32 years, 9 months and 9 days. Mrs. Loomis was born in Rahway, New Jersey; october 27th, 1837; when she was 14 years of age her parents moved to henry township; where she was married, and resided till last spring; her health failing, her husband sought change of climate as the only hope for her recovery, nor could that avail, from the first of her illness she seemed impressed that her sickness was unto death; and setting her house in order, waited patiently for the summons, then trusting in Jesus passed calmy and happily to the throne on high. Whe was an affectionate wife, a devoted mother, and a faithful friend.

Hanna T. Bunn

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September 1, 1870

Died at Washburn, Minn., Hanna T., daughter of D. D. Bunn, formerly of this city, aged 19 years.

Mrs. Sophia Hallock

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September 15, 1870

Died in this city, Sept. 12, of Dropsey, Mrs. Sophia Hallock, aged 71, mother of Hiram C. Wright, Esq. The body was taken to Chillicothe for interment.

Willie Gault

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September 15, 1870

In Whitefield, Aug. 12, Willie, son of E. B. and E. J. Gault, aged 2 years, 1 month and 7 days.

Josephine Hill

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October 6, 1870

Died in Whitefield September 29 of typhoid fever, Miss Josephine, daughter of Smith C. Hill, aged 16 years

L. D. Clark

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October 13, 1870

At Lacon, Sept. 26, of consumption, L. D. Clark, aged 55 years.

Mrs. Maria J. Foster

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October 13, 1870

Died near Tonica, Oct. 5, of typhoid fever, Maria J., wife of John Foster, and mother of Charles and William Everette of this city, aged 54 years, 8 months and 3 days.

James Fremont Goodner

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October 20, 1870

Died in this city, Oct. 14, of congestion of the lungs, James Fremont, son of Rev. W. M. Goodner of Chicago, aged 7 years.

Infant Son Ingergrantz

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October 20, 1870

At Wenona, Oct. 5, Henry J., infant son of J. A. Ingergrantz, aged 7 weeks.

George Washington Hewes

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
October 27, 1870

Died in this city, October 25, of strangulated hernia, George Washington Hewes, aged 43 years. The funeral will take place at the Christian church, tomorrow (Friday) at 10 1/2 a.m. Rev. R. H. Pullman of Peoria will officiate. All friends are invited to attend.

George W. Hewes
At the hour of four o’clock yesterday afternoon the sad news was announced of the death of Prof. George W. Hewes. An accident at the dam last week is the cause of the general mourning this morning. He has been a resident of Henry for several years, and a teacher of vocal music, by which he has made a wide acquaintance in this vicinity, leading during that time several of our city choirs acceptably, and lending his services on all occasions where they were needed. Mr. Hewes was of strong frame, from constitution and good health, and we mourn with those that mourn over this early removal of one who it was supposed had the hold upon a long life. A wife and three children remain behind.

Joel Jones

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October 27, 1870

In this city, October 21 of cancer and drospy, Joel Jones, in the 75th year of his age.

Mrs. Esther Goodrich

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October 27, 1870

In Long Meadow, Mass. Sept. 15, Mrs. Esther Goodrich, aged 87 years, grandmother of Mrs. George Burt, Jr.

Anton Falling

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November 17, 1870

Died in the city, Nov. 15, of cancer, Anton Falling, aged 62 years.

Howard Tibbitts

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November 17, 1870

At Lacon, Nov. 9, Howard, infant son of O. H. and J. M. Tibbitts

Erastus Gillett

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November 17, 1870

At Lacon, Nov. 8, Erastus Gillett, aged 58 years

Mary Ann Farr

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November 24, 1870

Died at Lacon, Nov. 14, of typhoid fever, Mary Ann Farr, aged 17 years

Edna Louise Carroll

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November 24, 1870

Nov. 14, Edna Louise, infant daughter of J. D. and P. A. Carroll, aged 13 months

BEnjamin Franklin Arnold

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December 1, 1870

Died at Lacon, Nov. 27, of consumption, Benjamin Franklin Arnold, aged 25 years, son of Sheldon Arnold, Esq.

We learn with unfeigned sorrow of the death of Benjamin F. Arnold, son of Sheldon Arnold, Esq., which took place on Sunday last, at his father’s residence in Lacon. His disease was consumption, which cut him down at the early age of 25 years, leaving desolate a wife and two little girls, devoted parents and a large circle of endeared friends. Frank was one of Lacon’s choice young men, holding in a series of years several positions of responsibility and confidence, winning friends by his characteristic good nature and courteousness. For some time he had been forewarned. He visited Minnesota the past summer for his health, but no visible benefit resulting, he returned home to the arms of loving friends who nursed the waning life and pillowed his head to rest. Frank had noble impulses, and his virtues will long live after him. The funeral was largely attended, Rev. J. G. Evans, the M. E. pastor, conducting the services of the sad occasion.

Florence Faris

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December 1, 1870

At Neoga, Illinois, Nov. 22, of croup, Florence, youngest daughter of Rev. W. B. and Elizabeth A. Faris, aged 22 months and 24 days.

John Halder

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December 22, 1870

Died in this city, December 11, of inflamation of the bowels, John, aged 9 years and 11 months, son of Jacob and Magdalena Halder

Hattie Carrie Thomas

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December 22, 1870

AT Wenona, Dec. 9, Hattie Carrie, 3 years old, daughter of William P. Thomas, Jr..

Mrs. Katherine Kline

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December 22, 1870

In Henry, Dec. 2nd, Katherine, aged 19 years, 7 months and 6 days, wife of George W. Kline

1871

Mrs. Harriet Read

January 5, 1871

Died at Lena, Stephenson county, Dec. 23, of paralysis, Harriet Read, wife of Isaac H. Read, and sister-in-law of Mrs. C. S. Woodward of this city. Aged 62 years.

Robert Iliff

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January 19, 1871

Died in Richland township, Robert Iliff, aged 69 years

Ralph Rugbee

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 26, 1871

AT Wenona, January 19, at the residence of Nathaniel P. Moore, of typhoid pneumonia, Ralph Rugbee, aged 5 years, son of Dr. Blanchard of Lacon

Nellie Whitney

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February 2, 1871

Died in Henry, Jan. 27, inf. croup, Nellie, aged 2 years and 4 months, daughter of John and Eliza J. Whitney

James Weaklam

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February 2, 1871

In Steuben township, Jan. 21, of dropsy, James Weaklam, aged 43(?) years.

Lizzie L. Moles

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Feb. 16, 1871

Died in this city, Feb. 8, of typhoid croup, Lizzie L., daughter of William and Margaret J. Moles, aged 3 years and 3 months

Anna Rosella Guibert

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Feb. 16, 1871

In Richland township, Feb. 3, Anna Rosella Guibert, aged 60 years

Solomon Arnold

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February 23, 1871

Died at Lacon, Feb. 15, Solomon Arnold, aged 62 years. He was the brother of Sheldon Arnold, Esq., and a great sufferer for many years.

Levi Fayette Clisbee

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March 9, 1871

Died in Lebanon, Collin county, Texas, Feb. 7, of paralysis, Levi Fayette Clisbee, aged 57 years.

Local department - Levi Clisbee who left Henry for Texas, 2 years ago, departed this life last month in the latter state. He passed through here a year ago and while on his route received a paralytic stroke, partially disabling him. A week before he died, he received another which was the cause of his death. He was doing well financially, was engaged as a cattle drover.

Fannie May Grawburg

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March 16, 1871

Died in this city, March 11, of scarletina, Fannie May, daughter of Henry J. and Lorella C. Grawberg, aged 3 years and 7 months.

Josiah Hoskins

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March 16, 1871

In Steuben township, March 8, Josiah Hoskins, in the 80th year of his age.

Old Grandfather Hoskins was buried last Thursday in Steuben township. A good pious, devoted Christian has gone to his rest. He was 80 years old. We remember him when he used to ride in the early day as a Methodist exhorter. He couldn’t read, but told the first line of the hymn he wished to have sung from memory. If there ever was a good man we believe he was one in mind and practice. May we emulate his virtues and life.

Mary Adams Spencer

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March 23, 1871

Died in Whitefield township March 11 of consumption, Miss Mary Adams Spencer, aged 38 years, daughter of Horace Spencer of W.

The death on Sunday, last of Miss Mary A. Spencer, in Whitefield, has a mantle of gloom over the entire community. She had lived in this vicinity some 24 years and was widely known and respected. Her life had been cheerful, filling the several positions to which circumstances called her with signal fidelity and competence. She was one a school teacher, filling several terms in the same district; very much to the pleasure of patron and pupil. In the death of a mother, for several years she conducted the family affairs for her father; and at the death of a step-mother, a young half-sister received a solicitude and care hardly equaled by its own mother. Miss Mary resuming as before, the charge of her father’s household affairs at the death of his second wife. Her relations with her father’s family, the community, society, the church, and the Sabbath school, were valuable, as she not only took a prominent place in them all, but entered into any project to their interest with all her heart. Her life consisted in well doing, and it was strikingly exemplary in all its meanderlings. Her gift of conversation was remarkable, and she used it to the credit of herself, and honor of her Marker and her religion. We believed she never cracked a joke, though had large mirthfulness; pained her to hear a slur, something she was never known to indulge in; always spoke well of others; had a large hospitable heart, and loved to contribute to the welfare and comfort of others. Miss Spencer never married, and it is not our privilege to solve that problem. So well fitted for those sacred ties, and so well enucleated to enrich any home with her geniality and happy disposition, we involuntarily exclaim “why?’ ........... Her last sickness extended through several months, though she had felt the premonitory symptoms of decline coming on gradually for two years. She wasted rapidly, and suffered intensely the pangs of disease. She bore it meekly and patiently, and until almost the last, was buoyed up by the hope that she doubtless should rally and get well again. And though reduced to a shadow for several weeks, she was able to set up a portion of each day until within a week of her death, when she finally yielded to weakness and said she was ready. She was buried at her own request, in Sugar Grove cemetery.

Elisha N. Leigh

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March 23, 1871

In La Prairie, Marshall county, Ill., in great peace, March 15th, Elisha N. Leigh, aged 72 years. He was born in New Jersey. When quite young moved to Ohio, and 42 years ago located in Illinois. He was an early settler in La Prairie town locating on the school section, and broke the first furrow to that vicinity for a public highway, etc. He was a man of strong constitution, and did not lact for energy. He had accumulated an abundance of full worlds goods to make him comfortable and happy; was always very liberal to relieve the suffering and to advance the cause of morality and Christianity, being a zealous member of the M. E. church. At an early day he urged the building of a church near the center of the town, the erection of which was soon effected, the subject of this sketch taking about one-third of the burden upon himself, the church costing about $2000. It was common for him, when a certain amount was to be raised for benevolent purposes to individually see that it was all raised by himself bringing up the arrearages. He did not admire the notion which is (....?...) too prevalent now a days of carry (..?..) unsettled business. He quite su(..?..) sold his farm and all of his personal property, to be relieved of temporal anxiety. This effected, he said, he was going to make preparation for the spirit. Said his son, A. F. Leigh, had bought his farm, made his father and (..?..) were to spend their days with him. But the days of his father were few. He was taken suddenly while setting in a rocking chair at B. A. Hill’s, his son-in-law, and died in about 15 minutes. When his son Ames came, he said, “Father you seem to be failing: “Yes”, he said “I am failing fast.” he was perfectly sensible to the last, and said he was fully prepared to go.

Hiram Baker

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March 30, 1871

Hon John O. Dent received a despatch for Gilman, on Monday last, stating that Hiram Baker of that place died on Sunday night the 19th inst. Mr. Baker formerly resided in this town, and is well known to our (..?..) citizens. He came from the east in 1855, and settled on a farm two miles east of Wenona, and entered the mercantile business. In 1866 he sold out in Wenona, and removed to Gilman, where he opened a lumber yard. Seeing a good chance for speculation, he disposed of his lumber yard, and invested in Gilman real estate, laid out an addition to the town, from which he realized a handsome profit. Since that time he has been improving and selling real estate. He was one of the leading citizens of Gilman, taking an active part in every move that pertianed to the interests of the town. He died leaving his family well provided for in this world's goods. - Wenona Index

Mrs. Delilia Shaw

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April 27, 1871

Died in Roberts township, April 13, of pulminary consumption, Delilia, wife of Jacob R. Shaw, aged 44 years

George C. Wolverton

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April 27, 1871

At Pontiac, April 4, George C. Wolverton, aged 34 years, formerly of Wenona

Thomas Gray

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April 27, 1871

At Ft. Scott, Kansas, April 6 of consumption, Thomas Gray, late of Saratoga township, aged 40 years.

We chronicle with sorrow in this issue the demise of Thomas Gray, who died in Kansas two or three weeks since. He went there from Saratoga township for this health, but experienced no relief from the change, and died from consumption contracted from exposure while in the service of his country. He came to Illinois 20 years ago, and has lived in Marshall county about 10. He was one of the first men who enlisted from Whitefield, and joined Capt. Shaw's company of Lacon, as a three month's man; afterwards enlisted in Capt. Gordan's company of the 47th, and served a three years term, filling honorabley, in succession, the office of orderly sergeant, and 2d and 1st lieutenant. He was generally esteemed, and was a candidate last fall before our county republican conventioin for office of sheriff, and came near being the choice of the convention. He was born in Harrison county, Ind. Mr. G. was a master mason in good standing, member of Lawn Ridge lodge No. 415, and was buried by the Masonic fraternity at Fort Scott. He leaves a wife and two children behind. His memory will be ever precious.

Mrs. Rebecca Gloyd

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May 4, 1871

Died in this city, April 2, of congestion of the lungs, Mrs. Rebecca Gloyd, aged 63 years.

James Carse

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May 11, 1871

Died in Saratoga township, April 29, at Jacob Kline’s of consumption, James Carse of Ohio, aged 25 years.

Mrs. Harriet Hill (nee Williams)

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May 11, 1871

Departed this life, on the evening of May 4, A.D., 1871, at her home in Whitefield, Marshall county, Illinois, Mrs. Harriet Hill, wife of Mr. S. P. Hill, and daughter of Capt. John Williams of Princeville, Peoria county, Illinois. Mrs. Hill was born August 22, 1828 being at the time of her death, 42 years, 8 months and 12 days old. She was married to her now bereaved companion, January 22, 1849. A husband and five children are left to mourn her departure, but not as those who have no hope.

AT a meeting held at our father’s house in 1841, she was lead to seek her souls salvation by repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The funeral services were held at Whitefield, M. E. church on the Sabbath, May 7, A.D. 1871, 11 o’clock a. m., under the supervision of Rev. W. J. Reck ------N. H. Tiffany

Death of Mrs. S. P. Hill

The estimable wife of Mr. Smith P. Hill, of Whitefield, after a long patient sickness, yielding her life up on Thursday last. She was one of the oldest settlers of this region, having lived near where she died some 20 years, and we don't know how many more in Peoria county before she came here. Her acquaintance was large, and her friends as numerous; so amiable, and gentle, and hospitable, to excellent in character and disposition towards all she knew, that she won that estimation of worth which expressed itself in the general mourning at the funeral, by the communtiy for miles around.

Some 117 carriages were counted in attendance at the church on Sunday, and from 400 to 500 were present. The remains were encased in an elegant casket of rosewood and black velvet, the silver plate bearing the inscription "Harriet Hill, died May 4th, 1871, aged 42 years, 8 months," surmounting it. Rev. W. J. Beck of this city preached the discourse, and a number of singers from Henry, rendered impressively the solemn requiem of the occasion. Messrs. J. Chambers, John Gregory, Cyrus Brown, William Carter, J. B. Mock and Lewis Snyder were pall bearers.

The remains were taken to Suger Grove cemetery, where they were interred beside a son and daughter who had been summoned to the spiritual world before her. Mrs. Hill's death was caused by a complication of diseases, from which there was no seeming hope of relief. But she was forewarned and forearmed, and ready for the spiritual world. We shall always remember her with the preciousness of a good woman, trusting that the mantle may fall upon the bereaved family, to emulate her example and be like her.

Rev. Caleb Worley

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May 18, 1871

Died in Covington, Ohio, May 10, of paralysis, Rev. Caleb Worley, aged 78 years. He was a brother to S. C. Worley of this place.

Joshua Orr

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May 18, 1871

At Covington, Iowa, May 10 of rheumatism and neuralgia, Joshua Orr, aged 70 years. He was father of N. W. Orr of this city and brother-in-law of S. G. Worley.

Jabez Hull

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May 25, 1871

Died in La Prairie township, may 17, by an accident, Jabez Hull, aged 62 years.

Jabez Hull of La Prairie township met with a fatal accident last week at Sparland. He was loading coal, and measuring it by the box, and while in the act of turning over one of the boxes after being measured, his foot got caught, and he was thrown from the wagon, striking on the back of the head near the spinal cord, which paralyzed his body below the neck, and rendered him insensible. He recovered his senses after he reached home, and was able o talk, but his condition was beyond human skill, and after suffering acutely several days with his head, (the only part in which there was feeling), death relieved him of his distress. Mr. Hull leaves a wife and four children grown. He was one of 10 brothers, odd in his way, but honest and sincere and generally respected. he was an uncle of J. G. and Charles N. Hull of this city.

Stewart A. Jacobs

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May 25, 1871

Died in Saratoga township, May 18 of consumption, Stewart A., son of George Jacobs, aged 16 years.

Mrs. Nancy Lowden

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May 25, 1871

In Steuben township, May 16, Mrs. Nancy Lowden, aged 80 years, relect of a deceased revolutionary soldier.

Mrs. Hannah Webster

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May 25, 1871

In Steuben (Yankee street), May 22, Hannah, aged 69, wife of John Webster

Nicholas Simmons

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June 8, 1871

Died in this city, June 5, of accidental drowning in the river, Nicholas Simmons, aged 43 years.

Death by Drowning
Monday afternoon, about 2 and a half o’clock, a painful sensation was created about town from intelligence circulated that Nicholas Simmons had fell overboard from the dredge boat and was drowned. As near as we are able to assertain the particulars, it seems that Mr. Simmons had commenced work upon the dredge boat for the first time that morning and while helping move one of the skows, he carelessly got the line the wrong way, the motion of the boat overpowering his whole and pulled him over into the water. He sank immediately and was drowned. After two hours search the body was found. A large number of boats filled with men assisted at the search and a large concourse of anxious citizens assembled on the bank of the river with that of sympathy and curiosity incident to the excitement and consternation of the sad affair. Mr. Simmons was a robust man, a German by birth and a citizen of Henry for the past 16 years. “Nick” was well known and respected, being a peaceful, pleasant man and full of good humor. He married here 14 years ago and was the father of seven children, though only one survives him. His wife feels the loss keenly and the community sympathizes in their bereavement. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at the Catholic church. Most of the friends of the deceased live in Germany.

Maria Bassett

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June 1, 1871

Died in Whitefield township, May 31, of cancer in the breast, Miss Maria Bassett, aged 52 years.

William Myers

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June 8, 1871

In Saratoga township, June 6, at the house of Samuel Divilbiss, of consumption, William Myers, age about 25 years.

Jennie Drake

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June 8, 1871

In Whitefield, June 1, Jennie, aged 3 months, daughter of George and Eliza Drake

Franklin Jones

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June 15, 1871

Died at Lacon, June 1, Franklin, aged 11 months, son of Joel and Eliza Jones

Mrs. Lydia J. Brokaw

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June 22, 1871

Died at Bayside, LI, June 4, Lydia J., aged 41 years, wife of William S. Brokaw

John Peck

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June 29, 1871

Died at Woodbury, NJ, June 23, Mr. John Peck, of this city, aged 43 years

Lizzie Walker

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July 13, 1871

Died in this city, July 7, at the residence of S. C. Hyndshaw, Lizzie, aged 8 months, daughter of John W. and Lorina Walker of Logansport, Indiana

Christopher Broaddus

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July 20, 1871

Died in Roberts township, July 12, of inflammatory rheumatism, Christopher Broaddus, aged 52 years.

Demise of Christopher Broaddus
Mr. Christopher Broaddus of Roberts township, another of Marshall county’s oldest and most respected settlers, departed this life on the morning of the 13th inst., at the age of 52 years, after several months of intense suffering and debility with inflammatory rheumatism. The news was somewhat sudden, as his symptoms for several weeks has been encouraging, and hopes entertained that he would ultimately recover. We saw him at the old settler’s meeting, in June, when he expressed himself as hopeful of longevity and recovery. Taking cold on Sunday week, he was reprostrated, causing a hasty dissolution, closing his eyes to earth on the following Wednesday at 2 a.m.

Mr. Broaddus was born in Carolina county, Va., in September 1819, emigrated to Indiana in 1831, and to Illinois in 1835, then being 16 years of age. He had the energy, honesty and industry of the “new world” and buying property near Sandy, where he has ever since resided, he married a daughter of Mr. James Hall, a farmer near Lacon, and amassed a large property, which he leaves to his wife, and seven of nine children who survive him. In all the relations of this life Mr. Broaddus was upright. He dealt honestly with his neighbor, hew was circumspect in speech and deportment, kind and devoted to his family, a good neighbor, with a moral and reverential disposition that made him a valued citizen, commanding universal respect. He read and esteemed the Henry Republican, though it differed in politics, and we always took his hand and looked into his face with that intuitive consciousness of genuine friendliness, that always gave us pleasure to greet him.

His enemies were few, his mind well balanced, his opinions well founded, and his judgement excellent; he was one of the first in the circle in which he moved, and leaves behind a legacy of virtues and examples that communities, individuals and families will find, if practiced, will make peace, and ensure to this life the cup of joy and the oil of gladness. We mingle our sorrow at this separation with those that mourn. But we all will have to follow sooner or later, and may we have as clean a record and as hopeful an immortality as he.

Mrs. Louisa V. Potter (nee Dawson)

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Thursday, July 27, 1871

Died in this city, July 19, of paralysis, Louisa V. Dawson, aged 36 years, wife of F. S. Potter

Mrs. Ruth Moffitt (nee Harrison)

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Thursday, July 27, 1871

In Madison county, Iowa, Mrs. Ruth Moffitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harrison of this place.

She was born Nov. 18th, 1844, in Peoria county, Ill., where she resided until Oct. 1870, when in company with her now bereaved husband, she removed to her late residence in Iowa. She was married Feb. 21, 1866. She had been an acceptable member of the M. E. Church since 1863, when she made a public profession of religion under the preaching of W. J. Beck, the present pastor of the M. E. church of this place. During her last sickness she expressed anxiety for the prosperity of the church; and how if opportunity should serve, she would like to be at religious meetings again. Her mind was deranged most of the time during her last sickness, which was derangement of the spine, terminated upon the brain. Yet her letters to her parents and friends after going to Iowa, and the manner of her life before, give them the best of assurances that she has gone to rest. She leaves to mourn a husband, two children, her aged parents with brothers and sisters. Her parents arrived at her residence in time to see her before her death. Her funeral (which was attended by a very large concourse of people) was preached by Rev. Mr. Miller, of the Missionary Baptist church, whose words of counsel and comfort were very appropriate indeed.

Capt. Frank Aldridge

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August 3, 1871

Died in this city, July 27, Capt. Frank Aldridge, aged 66(?) years.

Capt. Frank Aldridge, the man recently injured at the dam, and who submitted to a second amputation on Tuesday of last week, died on Thursday, and was buried on Friday afternoon, the men on the dam laying aside their work and attending the funeral of their comrade in a body. Mr. Aldridge has been a number of years in the employ of Mr. Johnson the contractor, and was respected for his interest and faithfulness. All of the expenses of sickness and burial was borne by Mr. Johnson with liberality, and Mr. Aldridge has had faithful nursing and care. He was a large man, weighing 210 pounds at the time of the accident, having a second wife in New York state, and was the father of 10 children, six living. Only one attended at his dying pillow, and could be at his grave.

Charles Beyer

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August 3, 1871

In Whitefield, July 31, of consumption, Charles Beyer, aged 40 years

August 10 - Died, Charles Beyer who died July 31, in Whitefield, aged 41 years, was a native of Prussia. Immigrated to this county about 20 years ago and has been an industrious, honest and peaceful citizen. Took sick in September last and lay 11 months in a helpless and prostrate condition, which he has born with great fortitude. His patient and faithful wife has ever been in attendance to all his wants night and day. She has borne the trouble and fatigue without a murmur and watched him in his affliction with tender care and anxiety and is now left in deep sorrow to mourn his loss.

Charles William Mikel Wahl

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August 17, 1871

Died at Lacon, Aug. 4, Charles William Mikel, aged 2 years, son of David Wahl

Arthur McVicker

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August 17, 1871

In Saratoga, Aug. 12, Archibald McVicker, aged 69 years

Uncle Archie McVicker, another old settler, is numbered with the dead. He died on Saturday. His illness had been protracted and painless and at times, almost unendurable. His disease was dropsy. He had lived in the county for 20 years and was one of its good citizens. An aged wife and 10 children, 6 sons and 4 daughters, all married survive him. A very large concourse of friends and neighbors followed the remains to the grave. Rev. W. J. Beck preached the sermon.

Mrs. Felista Strong

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August 24, 1871

Died in this city, Aug. 9, of asthma, Mrs. Felista Strong, aged 68 years.

Barnard O'Hara

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August 24, 1871

At Peoria, Aug. 14, Barnard O’Hara, late of Lacon, aged 49 years.

Augustus Miller

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August 31, 1871

At Lacon Aug. 15, Augustus Miller, brewer, aged 38 years.

Mrs. Esther Ewing

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August 31, 1871

At Wenona, Aug. 21, Mrs. Esther Ewing, aged 52 years

Frances Becker

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September 7, 1871

Died at Belleville, Aug. 28, of consumption, Miss Frances Becker, aged 18 years, daughter of Vincent Becker of this city.

Mary Frances Green

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September 7, 1871

In Hopewell township, Sept. 2, of affection of the brain, Mary Frances, aged 12 years, daughter of Phillip H. and Juliana M. Green

Emma Barbara Eiler

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September 7, 1871

In this city, Sept. 3, of dropsy of the brain, Emma Barbara, aged 19 months, 6 days, daughter of Mathias and Barbara Eiler.

Charlie Burt

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September 14, 1871

Died in this city, Sept 8, Charlie, infant son of George Jr. and Cornelia Ann Burt

Mrs. Margaret Runnells Moles

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September 14, 1871

In this city, Sept 8, of consumption, Margaret Runnells, wife of William Moles, aged 36 years.

William Trench

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September 14, 1871

At Lacon, Sept. 8, of typhoid fever, Mr. William Trench, editor of the Statesman, aged 60 years.

L. Z. Fowler

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September 21, 1871

Died at Wenona Sept. 16, L. Z. Fowler, aged 58 years.

William T. Rowe

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September 21, 1871

William T. Rowe, son of Sampson Rowe, died at Fredonia Kansas, recently of congestion of the heart. His sister Emeline, with two of her children, have also died recently in Missouri. Mr. R. leaves a wife and two children. His wife’s father, Mr. Henry Kirk of Whitefield, has gone to Kansas to look after his affairs, and will probably bring the family back with him. Mr.. Rowe had just fairly got started upon a nice place, and his prospects were flattering. An untiring energy and overwork, is the probable cause of his death. The afflicted family have the sympathy of all the friends in this vicinity.

Mrs. Eliza Bell Howe

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September 28, 1871

Died at Loda, Iraquois county, Sept. 23, Eliza Bell, aged 36 years, wife of Capt. Edward Howe, formerly of this city.

Ellen A. Welton

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September 28, 1871

At St. Joseph, Mich., Sept. 16, of liver complaint and dysentary, Ellen A., aged 2 years, 5 months and 16 days, only daughter of Eela and S. A. Welton, formerly of this city.

Mrs. Emma Shaw

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September 28, 1871

At Shaw’s Point, Roberts township, Sept. 12, of paralysis, Emma, wife of G. H. Shaw, one of the first settlers of this county.

Phebe Johns

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October 5, 1871

Died in this city, Oct. 3, of spasma, Phebe, daughter of Thomas H. and Elizabeth Johns, aged 3 monthes

William Korkill

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October 5, 1871

In this city, Oct. 3, from an accident by cars, William Korkill, aged 34, recently from the Isle of Mann.

James Boice

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October 5, 1871

In this city, Oct. 3, of chronic diarhea, James Boice, aged 45 years.

Mrs. John W. Walker

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October 5, 1871

In this city, Sept. 28, at the residence of S. C. Hindshaw, of consumption, Mrs. John W. Walker, of Logansport, Indiana, aged 21 years and 9 months.

Adam Overmire

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October 5, 1871

In Hopewell township, Sept. 13, of congestive chill, Adam Overmire, aged 65 years. One of the oldest settlers of the county.

Another old settler gone - this time Mr. Adam Overmire of Hopewell township, who died about 2 weeks since. He was a Pennsylvania Dutchman and came to this county 30 or more years ago, settling near Sandy creek in the north and of that town. He was an honest man and generally respected. A numerous family are bereft of a kind father. His age was about 65.

Judge Henry T. Crane

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October 5, 1871

At Lacon, Oct. 1, of typhoid fever, Judge Henry T. Crane, aged 75 years.

Daniel McCormick

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October 5, 1871

At Lacon, Sept. 30, Daniel McCormick

Mrs. Barbara Lippert

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October 13, 1871

Died in this city, Oct. 11, Barbara, wife of Frank Lippert, aged 71 years.

John H. Thornton

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October 13, 1871

In Henry, Oct. 6, of water on the brain, John H., aged 4 years, son of Arnold and Mary Thornton.

Phebe Gregory

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October 26, 1871

Died in Whitefield, Oct. 22, of typhoid fever, Phebe, aged 20, daughter of George Gregory of Princeville, Peoria Co.

Dana C. Hull

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October 26, 1871

At Atchison, Kansas, Oct. 25, of brain fever, Dana C. Hull, aged 34 years, formerly of this city.

Death of Dana C. Hull
A telegram from Atchinson, Kansas, announced the death of Dana C. Hull, at 9 a.m. yesterday, of brain fever. A previous dispatch had informed the friends of his dangerous illness, and Mr. Asa V. Hutchins, and the latter’s mother started by first train for Kansas.

Overwook is thought to have induced the disease of which he died. He was a man of excelent business and social qualities, and generally prosperous in wheatever he undertook. He was engaged in a very large and increasing business in Kansas, which he had built up by that remarkable energy, executiveness and boldness which has always given him success. In all the relations of life he was a prominent and useful character, and he contributed liberally of his influence and purse in every public, feasible measure, both in church, political, municipal and private good, and in all these he ever took a lively interest. He done business in Henry many years, which we may say laid the foundation for a successful business on a more extended scale elsewhere. He held the office of supervisor several terms, was alderman of ward 2 in this city, and held other important trusts with alike acceptance and ability.

He had a good constitution, a robust frame, with the apparant guarantee of a long hold on this life, and under ordinary circumstances would undoubtedly have lived the full time. But death cometh unawares, and our lamented friend was not without the pale of dissolution. Thus two of our best and successful merchants - A. N. Dickinson and D. C. Hull - leaving Henry for larger fields, b the ordinary diseases of the country have been taken from earth in sod of each drops the tears of regard and affection of a long train of friends and business connections. Mr. H. had been a Master Mason in good standing for many years, and we believe a member of the Presbyterian church. The body will be brought to Henry, and will probably reach here on Saturday. If so, the funeral obsequies will take place on Sunday.

Aaron B. Alford

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October 26, 1871

In Omaha, Neb., Sept. 29, of congestion of the stomach, Aaron B. Alford, formerly of Wenona, aged 35 years.

Mrs. Malinda Atkinson

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November 2, 1871

Died in this city, Oct. 27 of consumption, Malinda, wife of William Atkinson, aged 65 years.

Willie Collings

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November 2, 1871

In this city, Oct. 28, after a protracted illness, Willie, aged 2 years and 10 months, son of Francis and Jane Collings

Mrs. Dorah Penkun

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November 9, 1871

Died in this city, Nov. 2, after 10 months illness, Dorah, consort of Frederick C. Penkun, aged 58 years, 3 months and 20 days.

Mrs. Peocena Howard

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December 7, 1871

Died in Roberts township, Nov. 23, Mrs. Peocena Howard of Lacon, aged 64 years.

Benjamin Coddington

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December 7, 1871

Benjamin Coddington, an old gentleman living on the east edge of Sugar Grove, Whitefield was found dead in the grove on Monday. He had been out hunting. He was stone dead when discovered and being a severe day, some think he was frozen or the more plausible reason is either heart disease or apoploxy. He was originally from New Jersey. The funeral sermon will be preached on Sunday afternoon next at Sugar Grove school house at 3:00 by Rev. John Winn of this city.

Ellen and Mary Collins

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December 14, 1871

Died in this city, Nov. 30, Ellen, and Dec. 9, Mary, infant twin daughters of Francis and Jane Collins. Were born November 2.

Mrs. Mary Bowars (nee Hartenbower)

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December 14, 1871

In this city, Dec. 8, of consumption, Mary, aged 32, wife of John Bowars, and daughter of Christian Hartenbower of Putnam county.

William Compton

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December 14, 1871

At Wenona, Dec. 4, William, infant son of W. H. Compton

Mrs. Betitia O. Disosway

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December 21, 1871

Died in Robert township of old age, Tuesday, December 19, Betitia O. Disosway, aged 80 years. Mother of E. T. Disosway of this city. Funeral from the residence today at 10 a.m.

Jacob Fisher

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December 28, 1871

Died in this city, Dec. 26, at the residence of Frank Kleinkrenz, of heart disease, Jacob Fisher, aged 64 years.

Mrs. Priscilla Thom

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December 28, 1871

At Lacon, Dec. 13, after a seven hours of illness, Mrs. Priscilla Thom, aged 70 years.

Louise Church

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December 28, 1871

At Varna, Dec. 14, Louise, daughter of Dr. Church

1872

Charles M. and Infant Kirk

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January 4, 1872

At Davenport Iowa of Scarlet fever, in November, an infant 3 months old, and December 23, Charles M., aged 2 years and 3 months, children of J. Madison and Alice E. Kirk and grandchildren of Henry Kirk of Whitefield.

Mrs. Susanna Regnold

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January 11, 1872

Died in this city, Dec. 28, of consumption, Susanna, aged 40 years,wife of Joseph Regnold

Jane Beeks

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January 18, 1872

Died in this city, Jan. 7, of dropsy of the heart, at the residence of Mrs.. D. Guy, Miss Jane Beeks, aged 48, sister of Mrs..Guy.

Laura B. Kemp

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January 18, 1872

At Wenona, Jan. 8, of consumption, Laura B., aged 14, daughter of Jacob Kemp.

Mrs. Longsford Broaddus

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January 18, 1872

At Lacon, Jan. 10, of lung fever, Mrs.. Longsford Broaddus, aged 76 years. She was one of the oldest settlers of the county.

Helen F. Wilson

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Feb. 1, 1872

Died in Evans township, Jan. 24, of brain fever, Helen F., aged 4 years, daughter of Thomas and Mary B. Wilson.

Mrs. Enoch Orcott / Thomas Hanley

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Feb. 8, 1872

Died in Lacon, Feb. 1, Mrs. Enoch Orcott, also Thomas Hanley.

Infant Werner

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February 15, 1872

Died in this city, Feb. 4, of spasms, infant son of Frederick and Dora Werner, aged 2 months

Mrs. Samuel Athey

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February 15, 1872

At Sparland, Feb. 3, wife of Samuel Athey.

Mrs. Minerva Rosenhaupt

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February 15, 1872

At Peru, Feb. 1, Minerva, aged 59 years, wife of Joseph Rosenhaupt, formerly of this city (Henry).

Herman Lusier

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February 22, 1872

Died at Lacon, Feb. 19, of lung fever, Herman Lusier, aged 15.

Samuel Byers

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February 29, 1872

Died in Saratoga township, Feb. 22, of consumption, Samuel Byers, aged about 45 years.

We chronicle this week the death of Samuel Byers of Whitefield; he has been an invalid for a number of years, but after losing two wives by death, he has managed to keep his little family of three children together. At his death the friends have given homes to the orphans. He enlisted in Col. Mashall's 1st Illinois cavalry at the commencement of the war, was captured at the battle of Lexington, Mo., and parolled. Subsequently, by accident, his name got on the enlistment roll twice, and both names were drawn, but on examination he was rejected. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Whitefield and lived a consistent life.

Jennie McCollen / Sarah Maria Hartenbower

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March 7, 1872

Died at Wenona, Feb. 23, of scarlet fever, Jennie McCollen, aged 10; Feb. 28, of fever, Sarah Maria Hartenbower, aged 16, daughter of Mrs. J. A. Lagercronts.

George Manning McGinnis

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March 7, 1872

In Evans township, Feb. 24, of dropsy of the heart, George Manning, aged 3, son of George J. McGinnis.

Frank Barns