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January 6, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Chicago, Jan. 4, of membranous croup, Wallace H., aged 5 years, son of T. W. and Mary H. Atwood. The body was brought to this county for interment.
Taken From the Henry Republican
At Halsted, Kan., Jan. 6, of lung fever, Rebecca, aged 63 years, 11 months, wife of James Brewer, formerly of Henry.
January 20, 1876 - Local News
We chronicle this week the death of Mrs. James Brewer from lung fever at her residence at Halstead, Kansas. Mr. Brewer writes his sister, Mrs. Richard Dikes of his lonliness and sorrow and thinks that he may visit Henry before the winter is over. Could he dispose of his property there, he may return here to reside.
January 20, 1876
At Melvin, Ford county, by burning to death, Frankie, aged 2 years, 6 months, son of Daniel and Minnie Andrews, formerly of Whitefield.
Taken From the Henry Republican
January 27, 1876
Local Items - Snachwine
The early morning train of Tuesday brought the remains of Mrs. Kate Purcell Halligan, wife of Thomas Halligan, who died in Aurora on the 22nd of cancer, where she had been for several months under medical treatment.
January 27, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Wenona, Jan. 1, Emilie, aged 6 weeks, infant daughter of Jacob and Sarah Kemp.
At Terre Haute, Ind., Dec. 27, of paralysis, Dr. M. P. Whitaker, aged 59 years, eldest son of Mr. Jesse Whitaker of Lacon.
February 3, 1876
Died January 31 of infection of the kidneys, Thomas Lloyd Davis, age 57 years, formerly president of the First National Bank of this city.
February 3, 1876
Sparland
Mother Emler, wife of our fellow townsmen, Jacob Emler died Monday night
at 7 o'clock, after an illness of four days. Funeral at 3 pm Wednesday as
mortification has set in and it is impossible to keep her longer.
Local Correspondence - Magnolia
Brother George Mays, died at his residence 3 miles west of Washburn last Saturday the 29th. His remains were brought to Magnolia Monday and deposited by the side of his first wife. He was buried by the Order of Free Masons to which he belonged. The Washburn, Varna and Magnoia lodges were represented. The deceased brother lay in a beautiful rosewood coffin beautifully trimmed with costly emblems. There were three handles on each side with silver plated square and compass at each corner and a large figure of the same at the top of the lid. The burial ritual was aptly conducted by past master Jones and depositing of the evergreen, the earth to earth, and the grand masonic honors were very impressive.
February 10, 1876
We learn that G. W. Mays, an old and well known citizen of Roberts township was buried by the Masonic Fraternity at Magnolia, Monday of this week.
Magnolia - Too Late for last week
Monday the body of Georg Mays, Washburn, formely of Marshall county was buried
in Magnolia graveyard. It was a Mason's burial and a large number of friends
and Masons came from Washburn and Varna. Rev. Denning conducted the services
of the church and S. V. Jones of Varna lodge, the Masonic ceremony.
Local Correspondence - Lacon
John Ross died at his residence in Lacon January 28, aged 74 years. Mr. Ross has been a citizen of Lacon since 1852.
Mrs. Clark, daughter of J. D. Courtlet died at her father's at Lacon, January 29, aged 31 years. Her husband was in Iowa on business and reached home a few hours before she died.
February 10, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Marinette, Wisconsin, January 25, 1876, of pulmonary consumption, Susie C. Townsend, wife of Charles E. Townsend, aged 25 years.
Susie Copeland lived the most of her short life in Henry and was well known to most of the people here and known to be what the better bringing these tidings to us says she was, a pure, honest, earnest girl, and a true Christian woman. Such a girlhood as hers grows into womanhood blameless here and saintly yonder. All that was mortal of her lies under the snow in that cold north country. .... And yet, there, with no past to bewail, no future to dread, with all rapture welling in her heart and rippling over he lips in songs that sing themselves, we much mistake the deathless mother instinct, if she does not often turn a listening ear earthward to catch once more her little tow year old’s baby prattle and the patter on the pine floor of her darling’s little feet.
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local Correspondence - Lacon
John Ross died at his residence in Lacon January 28, aged 74 years. Mr. Ross
has been a citizen of Lacon since 1852.
At Lacon, January 28, John Ross, aged 74 years.
John Ross, who died at Lacon last week, was another of the old settlers of this county. He was born in Cumberland county, Pa., in 1802, and by his wife had 14 children, only four of whom are living. While in Pennsylvania he carried the mail for some years and for 17 years was locktender on a canal in that state. He came west in 1852, and located at Grantville, in Steuben township with a brother. The Journal further says, that upon the death of his brother, not long after, he fell heir to considerable of his estate, but the title was disputed by the widow, and rather than have any litigation, he abandoned his rights, and eventually it was sold for taxes, and finally fell into the hands of the Grantville coal company. Mr. Ross next became the overseer of the poor farm holding the situation some time and finally settled in Lacon, where he has lived ever since, respected by all.
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Lawn Ridge, Feb. 14, of pneumonia, Robert Will, aged 52 years, 11 months. One of the prominent citizens.
Local Correspondance - Snachwine
Isaac Wilson, Snachwine, one of its oldest and wealthiest citizens died of
pneumonia on Tuesday. He has been very sick for about 2 weeks having the
very best of medical skill but all to no affect. Mr. Wilson has lived where
he died upwards of 30 or more years and has amassed a princely estate so
to speak. He was a great sportsman and hunting was a great amusement with
him. He has several grown sons and was living with his second wife at the
time of his death. We learn no further particulars at this writing.
March 9, 1876
Local Correspondence - Snachwine
In your notice of another of our old settlers, Mr. Isaac Wilson in your last
issue, I think you must have been misinformed as to his living at the time
of his death with his second wife, he having buried his third wife several
years since.
February 24, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
At Santa Barbara, Feb. 8, of dropsy of the chest, Daniel Horrom, aged 58 years 5 months and brother of Mr. Lyman Horrom of this city.
Local Items
We chronicle this week the death of Daniel Horrom of Santa Barbara, the brother
of Lyman Horrom of this city. Mr. Horrom was born in Indiana but has lived
the greater portion of his life in Illinois. He resided some time at Tonica
and at one time carried on the dry goods business at Morris. The past four
years he has been in California. He was a most excellent man and will ever
be remembered for his virtues and uprightness.
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in this city, February 20, of pneumonia, Candace Phebe, wife of J. A. Warren, aged 46 years.
The death of Mrs. Candace Warren, wife of the postmaster of Henry, has been one of the sorrowful events of the week, and while an obituary appears in another place, a few facts in her life, as an addenda to that article will not be out of place. She was born near Fredonia, N.Y., in October, 1829, but much of her life had been spent in Illinois, her father, Joseph Munger, purchasing and opening the farm now occupied by William Klein in this township, some 26 years ago. Here Mr. Warren made her acquaintance, and wed her 24 years ago last October. Two children survive the mother, Ella 12, and Hooper 7 years of age. The funeral was very large, the Christian church being filled to its utmost capacity. Rev. J. M. Day of Utica, preached a very excellent discourse from the words: “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” Messrs. J. H. Jones, P. S. Perley, W. W. Heath, C. Gould, John Black and Mark Gregory were pall bearers. The Daughters of Rebekah, of which Mrs. Warren was one of the first members accompanies by the Odd Fellows, escorted the remains from the house to the church. The procession extended for a long distance. Thus was borne to its tomb on the hill, all that was mortal of one of the most beloved of woman, and one of our most endeared citizens.
Died at Sparland, Feb. 27, of dropsy, Washington E. Gehr, aged about 35.
Local Correspondence - Sparland
Again the angel of death has entered our midst and took from us our well
beloved neighbor and fellow townsman, W. A. Gehr. Died on this Sunday at
10 a.m. He has suffered severely in the past few years. His Masonic brethren
have attended him faithfully during his illness. He was buried with Masonic
honors on Monday. Funeral services at the M. E. Chuch at 11 a.m. by Reverend
Moore. Pallbearers were C. Fosbender, J. Y. Mills, Ezra Teagarden, Edward
Burson, J. S. Brassfield and William Atchison.
March 2, 1876
In Wenona, Feb. 15, of consumption, Martha Cummings, aged 27 years, daughter of Jehiel Watkins.
At Fountain Green, Utah, Feb. 13, Mrs. Sarah Jenks, aged 76 years, mother of Mrs. Edward Wood of this city.
March 2, 1876
Died at Pattonsburg, this county, Feb. 17, Forsyth Hattan, aged 77 years. One of the oldest settlers.
The Journal records the death of one of the oldest settlers in eastern Marshall county in its last issue, Mr. Forsyth Hattan, who passed away at Pattonsburg, in Belle Plain township, on the 17th inst., aged 77. He was born in Virginia, where he was married in early life. Emigrated to Ohio, thence to his present residence in Illinois, where he has resided for over 40 years. His grief stricken widow, enfeebled and superannuated by the snows of 80 winters, sorrowfully survives him who has provided for and protected her for nearly 56 years.
Local Items
Alexander Vail living 4 ½ miles west of Snachwine died Tuesday night
and his funeral takes place today. He was one of the earlier settlers of
this region and a stable good man. We have no further particulars. His age
was about 65.
March 9, 1876
Local Correspondence - Snachwine
The community was pained to learn of the death of Mr. Alexander Vail, who
has been held in high esteem for many years and his loss will not only be
felt in his family circle but deeply felt by the entire circle of his
acquaintances.
March 9, 1876
Died in the city, March 2, of lung fever, Charley, aged 6 months, infant son of John and Mary Amanda Riley.
In Lacon, March 4, Mrs. Rosina Klaiber, aged 56 years.
In LaPrairie, March 3, of heart disease, Jacob Booth, aged 80 years. Deceased was amongst the early settlers of Marshall county.
In Bennington township, Feb. 26, of lung fever, Alanson Brooks, aged 66 years.
At Boston, Mass., Feb. 22 of consumption, Charles H. Dana, Jr., aged 27 years.
March 16, 1876
Died at Wenona, March 5, Alfred, infant son of Fred Joel, taken to Chicago for internment.
March 16, 1876
Local Correspondence - Lacon
Mathias Claiber died at his son's Gus Claiber last Saturday, March 11. He
was born January 1, 1819 in Reim, Wertemburg in Germany. His wife died just
one week before him.
Died in this city, March 19, of congestion of the brain, George, aged 19 months, infant son of George and Anna Ball.
March 23, 1876
Mr. George Ball buried at infant son on Monday. A very large procession of
mourning friends followed its remains to the German cemetery, a mile north
of town after the usual rites had been performed by Rev. Father Albrect at
the church.
March 23, 1876
At Wenona, March 12, of fits, Daniel York, aged 41, son of Pleasant York.
March 30, 1876
Died in this city, March 28, infant daughter of Edward Kline, aged 29 days
March 30, 1876
At Lawn Ridge, March 14 of consumption, Olive, aged 20, daughter of Jesse Manock
March 30, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Chicago, March 22 of heart disease, Samuel Willington Camp, aged 23 years, 2 months 18 days
Samuel Willington Camp
The telegraph of Thursday a.m. of last week bore the sad tidings to the friends in Henry and elsewhere of the sudden death of Samuel Willington Camp at Chicago, on the night of March 22d, at 11 p.m. He was taken ill Tuesday afternoon while riding with a friend, and so violent was the attack that he was taken into a dwelling close at hand, a physician summoned and the sick man kindly cared for; but he rapidly grew worse, vomiting blood ensued, and as nothing could be done for him he gradually sank until death ended his sufferings in the hands of strangers, being sick but 30 hours. The coroner of Chicago was notified of his death, and a verdict was rendered “Death by heart disease.”
Samuel was born in Henry, January 4, 1853, in the room over the store now occupied by Mr. Ed Kline as a gun shop, known since as “Morse’s gallery.” His boyhood days were spent in Henry, and his many social qualities, pleasant address and tender years, won him a warm place in the esteem and affection of all our citizens. His opportunities were good, and doting parents done all in their power for an only son. His father dying six years ago, a considerable estate was inherited, and with a portion of it he embarked in the drug business at Chicago with his brother-in-law, Mr. J. Finley Baker. This not proving remunerative, the store was sold to other parties and the partnership dissolved. Thence Samuel, for information, studied law points one year, with an able lawyer friend of his in Iowa, supplementing that with the expectation of going through a full course at Rush medical college, at which he was a student at the time of his death, and had been for upwards of two years.
The estate of Mr. S. W. Camp consists of $24,000 in notes and real estate securities. Also a farm consisting of 380 acres near Gilman, containing two dwellings, an artesian well, orchards, etc., well enclosed with hedge fence. Also an undivided 10 acre lot at Chicago, and 22 city lots at Melrose, in suburban Chicago. He had also three horses, a new carriage, and a large amount of other property not necessary to enumerate here. He had also a paid up life insurance of $10,000 on the New York Mutual. This estate doubtless goes to his sister, Mrs. J. Finley Baker, the only surviving member of the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Snider responded to the telegram, and took charge of the remains at Chicago. The body was covered with a black satin shroud, very fine and white vest, and encased in a rich metallic casket, the top so arranges as to show the full length figure of the deceased. Delivered at the C., R. I. & P. depot, the cost was $205. The body arrived at Henry Saturday morning, and the funeral took place at the Presbyterian church, Sunday morning, the services being conducted by Rev. John Winn, from the text; Psalms 1xvi 10. “Be still and learn that I am God.” The pall bearers were associates of Mr. Camp during his life time, consisting of Mr. George Guyer, Mr. L. E. Ellsworth, Mr. B. Crane, Mr. H. Ketchum, Mr. William Scholes and Mr. Lucian Eulver. The church was thronged with sympathizing relatives ant friends. The services were unusually impressive and the singing of the choir very sweet.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Finely Baker, the latter the sister of the deceased, came on from Philadelphia, reaching Chicago in time to accompany the remains to Henry. At the funeral, Mrs. Baker was so overcome with grief that she had to be taken from the church, and was very kindly cared for at the residence of Mr. Frank Kleinhenz. To her the affliction is very great, for within six years, she has followed to the grave a father, a mother, a birdling of her own household, and now her only brother. Those present from abroad at the funeral besides those already mentioned were Mrs. N. Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Griffin of Castleton; Miss Jennie Ward of Wyoming, Mr. Tapping and Miss Bell Tapping of Peoria, and Samuel Snider, who has spent the winter at Scanton, Pa.
Of the causes for Mr. Camp’s death, just one word need be said. It pains us to know that he had to die at so early an age. But Chicago life is intoxicating, and one is drawn into the maelstrom from whence escape is impossible, hardly e’er he is aware of it. Samuel had noble qualities of head and heart, and we drop a tear over the grave now so fresh and green from youthful indiscretion - that it must be so. The lesson of warning is, shun the short comings of others, for we are poor human nature likewise. Let us beware, lest we fall - choosing that better part “that shall not be taken from us.”
April 6, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Saratoga township, March 20, of consumption at the house of Mrs. Mary Faris, the mother-in-law, Ellen Virginia, aged 26 years, 5 months and 27 days, wife of James C. Faris.
Died at Parkville, Mo., March 17, of membranous croup, Harry, aged 6 years, 7 months, only child of Thomas H. and Fannie Abbott.
Died in Roberts township, March 30, at the residence of Hiram Myers, Drusilla, aged 82, wife of the late David Myers.
April 6, 1876 - Magnolia
Again our vicinity was called upon to mourn the loss of one of its old and
reliable friends, Mrs. David Myers. Although not exactly a sojourner in this
immediate vicinity, yet she has ever been regarded as such. She came to this
country with her husband at an early day, hence one of its oldest citizens.
Her health for the past few years has been on the decline, and though carefully
watched by kind sons and daughters, her health rapidly failed, and she passed
quietly over the “valley” on Thursday, March 30th. The remains
were followed to the cemetery in Magnolia, Saturday, April 1st, and deposited
in the silent grave beside her beloved husband who had long before passed
away.
April 6, 1876
We chronicle the death this week of the wife of James C. Faris, who died of quick consumption in Saratoga township a couple of weeks since. She was born in Claysville, Pa., and was married to Mr. Faris Sept. 25, 1867. The eight years of wedded life had been very affectionate, and a warm attachment existed between Mr. and Mrs. Faris. The death has bereft a husband of a devoted wife, and three little children, the youngest but three months, of a tender mother to provide for and rear them. Mr. Faris is almost disconsolate. He has a farm in Iowa, to which he will now return, to reconcile him to the necessity of this dispensation, and supply the place and care as a tender father only can in part, of the loss of the mother.
April 13, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Wenona, March 30, of erysipelas, Mrs. Sarah A., aged 38 years, wife of L. T. Bagley, and sister of J. T. Ralston, cashier of Wenona bank.
At Nashwauk, N. B., March 29, of old age, John Peterson, aged 92, father of Samuel D. Peterson of this city.
At Pekin, April 8th, of pneumonia, Percy A., aged 1 year 4 months, youngest son of W. O. and Anna V. Snyder, and grandson of Lewis Snyder of this city.
April 20, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
At Onarga, Iroquois county, April 14, at the residence of his son, Hiram, of chronic diarrhea, William Eckles, aged 81 years, 2 months and 9 days.
In Kickapoo township, Peoria county, April 14, of paralysis, George Divilbiss, aged 68 years 11 months, father of John M. Divilbiss and brother of Jonas Divilbiss, both of Saratoga township.
At Napeville, April 10, of consumption, Mrs. Sarah J. Clark, aged 67 years, mother of Geo. E. Hulben of this city.
April 20, 1876
James Rudden, son of Patrick Rudden, about 15 years old, and living about a mile below Lacon shot himself last Sunday before noon through an eye. His younger brother but a short distance away, hearing the report of the pistle ran up to him just in time to hear him speak his words. He said he was going to shoot at a bird and shot himself. The pistle was a single barrel cartridge concern that was discharged by drawing the hammer and then letting go with the game. The boy worked at the woolen mill was nearly the whole support of his old parents. Coroner Thom held at inquest and the jury brought in a verdict of accidental shooting done by himself.
At Arkansas City, Kansas, March 27, Mrs. Judith Dent, aged 72 years, mother of John O. Dent of Wenona. The remains were brought to Wenona and interred there last week Tuesday.
April 13, 1876
Mrs. Enoch Dent went to Kansas with Combs folks, last month. She was taken
sick soon after, and died on Monday night, March 27. Hon. John O. Dent
telegraphed through W. C. Decker, for a metallic casket, and left via. C.
& A. for Wichita, on Monday last. From that point he will go across the
country 50 miles. He will probably not reach Wenona before Tuesday next.
She will be buried in the Wenona cemetery. - Index.
John F. Grable
April 20, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
John F. Grable, a highly esteemed citizen of Wenona, died at his residence in that city, on Monday, of paralysis, aged 67 years. He has been a prominent farmer, editor and merchant in this and Putnam counties during the past 35 years. He was a warm admirer of Lovejoy, and stood shoulder to shoulder with him in the great fight for the abolition of slavery. He was buried in the Wenona cemetery yesterday forenoon.
Taken From the Putnam Record
April 21, 1876
A special telegram from Wenona to Chicago Times, dated April 17, announced the death of John F. Grable. Mr. Grable resided in this place for many years, engaged as a farmer-editor and for the past few years was engaged in the merchantile business in Wenona and other points. He always took an active part in politics, fighting hard for abolishion of slavery. He was 67 years of age at the time of his death and had been in failing health for several years. The funeral took place at Wenona cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.
April 20, 1876
Taken from the Henry Republican
At Netawaka, Jackson county, Kansas, April 16, in the full assurance of the Christian hope, after two days illness, Charles Williamson, only child of John P. and Matilda W. Hummer, aged 24 years. He was an affectionate and dutiful son.
April 27, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died near Lacon, April 14 of lung fever, Nelson P. Stromburg, aged about 45 years.
Died At Wenona, April 16 of whooping cough, Ella May, aged 5 months, 24 days, daughter of G. and C. Everly.
Died At Wenona, April 14 of billious collic, William O'Mara, aged 38 years.
May 4, 1876
Taken from the Henry Republican
Died in this city, April 29, by being run over by the cars, George, aged 18 years, son of John Miller, locomotive engineer on Peoria Branch C R I & P R R.
Fatal Accident to George Miller.
A sad and fatal accident befell George Miller, a son of John Miller, the
locomotive engineer of the accommodation train, on the Peoria branch of the
C. R. I. & P. R. R., at this place Saturday night last. Young Miller
was the forward brakeman on this train, and after passing on to the switch,
and in the act of duty braking the train, he fell while descending from the
top of a freight car, between the cars, and was terribly dismembered and
mangled. It is said several cars passed over him, before the train was stopped.
When picked up both legs had been severed above the ankles, the right hand
severed from the arm, a fearful scalp wound was found on the head, and his
entire person showed the merciless weight of the iron horse and cars. He
was immediately removed to his home near by, but so terribly was the nervous
shock and the injuries, that he survived but three hours. Just before he
expired he called the family about him, told them how the accident occurred,
and admonished them not to give themselves any sorrow or trouble on his part.
He was a young man of robust frame, of good character, and an aspirant
to control the iron horse like his father before him, who had been an engineer
on the Peoria branch for about 20 years in he employ of the C. R. I. &
P. co. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the Christian church,
Rev. Mr. Roberts preaching the funeral discourse. Every available seat
in the edifice was occupied, and much sympathy was expressed for the stricken
family by our citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Miller also fell very grateful to the
many friends who assisted them in this terrible hour, and desire us to express
their heartfelt thanks for the kindness and service rendered.
In Henry township, April 26 of old age, Anna Marie Burgun, aged 88 years, mother of Mrs. Joseph Merdian
At Peoria, April 28 of paralysis, Thomas Culter, aged 77 years, father of Hard Culter of this city.
May 11, 1876
Taken from the Henry Republican
Died at Brookfield, Missouri, March 23, John H. Brown, aged 42 years, formely of Henry
At LaRose, April 27 of heart disease, Sarah A., aged 47, wife of Emmanuel Welty
May 18, 1876
Taken from the Henry Republican
Died in this city, May 11, Joseph Parson Blood, Sen., aged 61 years, 2 months, 25 days. We chronicle this week the death of one of our most highly esteemed citizens, Mr. Joseph P. Blood, Sen. He has been an invalid for upwards of two or more years, and for some time his death had been expected. For many years he owned a farm two miles north of town, but sold it a short time since, and moved into the city. He had a broom factory, which in connection with farming, he raised the broom corn, and for several years has done quite a manufacturing business. Nearly all the stores of Henry kept brooms of his manufacture. As a man Mr. Blood was generally esteemed, kind hearted, generous, always cheerful and agreeable, and a very pleasant neighbor, kind husband and tender parent. He has had two wives, and was the father of 12 children, the first wife and her four children having preceded him to the grave. At one time Mr. Blood was a dancing master, and taught the rules governing polite society, and was a very graceful exponent of that accomplishment. His funeral was largely attended by those who esteemed Mr. Blood, and Rev. J. S. Glendenning preached the discourse at the Presbyterian church on Saturday.
Near Dawn, Livingston county, Mo., April 30, Rachel E., wife of David D. Snider, formerly from Henry and sister of Mrs. W. H. Williams of Snachwine.
Local News
We learn in time for this issue the death of Mrs. David Snider, at Dawn,
Mo. Mrs. Snider was the daughter of Abijah Lyon, one of the pioneer settlers
of Whitefield township and sister of Mrs. W. H. Williams of Snachwine. She
had a wide acquaintance here who will drop a tear in precious memory of their
dear friend who now has been called to the other life. She was an estimable
lady, a good wife and mother, and her death is a sad loss to the large circle
of relatives and friends.
Died in Hopewell township, May 17, at the residence of her uncle, Samuel Holmes, Hattie Taber, aged 21 years, wife of Frank Shields, and daughter of John Taber.
On Sunday week, Miss Hattie Taber and Mr. Frank Shields were married. The bride was ill, but she consented to the ceremony, lying down to rest at the close, little dreaming then, she or her friends, that her bridal robes would soon be required as drapery for the dead. Last evening, at five o’clock, what was mortal of the youthful bride was left to mourning friends, but the spirit - herself - departed for the higher life. It is a sad case, peculiarly so, under the circumstances, to with widowed groom and the friends, who have the deepest sympathy of the community in this bereavement. The funeral will take place this morning at the residence of her uncle, Samuel Holmes, opposite this city. Rev. B. Edmiston will conduct the services, and the remains will be taken to Caledonia for interment.
May 25, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local Correspondence - Sparland
Isaac Wilson of Chillicothe, formerly of this place was run over by the 7 o'clock freight which he was endeavoring to climb upon as it was leaving, but lost his hold and fell beneath the wheels. One leg was taken off below the knee, the other one crushed nearly to the body. He was carried to his mother's Mrs. Bosley's and attended by Drs. Reader, Gail and Tesmer. He has a wife and two children, which will in all probability be left to face the storms of life alone. Yes, they are alone. He died this (Wednesday) morning at 3 o'clock. God comfort them all in this their hour of deep affliction.
May 25, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Death of Mrs. Frank Shields
Not often is man called upon to record a sadder affair than the following. On Sunday, the 7th day of this month, Frank P. Shields, full of high hopes and bright anticipations, led to the altar Hattie E. Taber. On Wednesday, the 17th, a large circle of friends were thrown into mourning by the announcement of her death. The deceased, daughter of John S. and Ann E. Taber, was born in Henry, Ills., February 14, 1855, and was two and a half years old when she was bereft of a mother. From that time up to her decease she resided with Mrs. Samuel Holmes, who treated and loved her as a daughter. The widowed groom, son of Campbell and Jane Shields, was born in Oxbow, Ills., December 17, 1854, where he has formed a large circle of friends who sympathize with him in his deep distress, occasioned by this sad and melancholy event. The services were conducted by Rev. B. Edmiston.
June 1, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Evans township, May 28, James Dillman, aged about 20.
June 8, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Henry township, June 3 of quick consumption, Mary Elizabeth, aged 24 years, daughter of George W. Emerick.
In Henry township, June 2 of congestion of the lungs, Frank Howard, age 1 year, 7 months, son of J. H. and A. M. Smith.
In Whitefield township, June 1, at the residence of Peter M. Wikoff of inflamation of the lung, Richard Hayes, aged about 50 years.
June 22, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died near Varna by lightening, Frederick Roll, aged about 48 years.
Death by Lightning
Fred. Roll, a German carpenter, who formerly lived in town, was killed by
lightning on Thursday last while engaged upon a new house for Andrew Callen,
located south of Varna a short distance. We learn the particulars from August
Doelzer, who with Mike Shields and two others were at work upon the building.
They were all engaged upon the top of the house, when a storm came up. Fred.
Roll descended to the first floor and took a position against the studding
on the south gable. The others, to get out of the wind that was blowing
furiously, descended into the cellar. The lightning struck the house immediately
over where Roll stood, descended the stud and striking him on the right side
of the head passed down his body, tearing open his pants and boot, and thence
into the cellar. Roll fell over insensible, but become conscious and requested
to be taken care of. He was laid upon a tool chest, whence he swooned
away again and in a few moments was a corpse. His comrades were all struck
to the ground by the shock, but were only stunned for the moment. Mr. Roll
owned a farm of 80 acres between Mt. Palatine and Lostant, where his family
resided. His funeral took place on Saturday, the body being interred in a
grave yard in Richland township. Mr. Roll was a quiet, inoffensive man, respected
by those who knew him, and was a good mechanic. His age was about 48.
Died in Whitefield, June 29, by a fall, Oscar, aged 4 years, 6 months, 12 days, son of Deacon and Sabra Dunlap.
July 13, 1876 - In Whitefield, June 29, Oscar, aged 3 years 6 months 26 days, son of Deacon and Sabra Dunlap. -- We make a correction in the notice of the death of little Oscar Dunlap by a republication. Our correspondent was misinformed as to the age of the child, and the parents desire that it should be correctly stated.
July 13, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in this city, July 12, of liver compliant, Caroline, aged 46 years 9 months, wife of Ernest W. Schroeder.
In Steuben township, July 6, at the county farm, Mary Welch, aged 18 years.
At Camp Grove, July 4, of consumption and dropsy, Lydiana W., aged 49, wife of Benjamin Townsend.
At Varna, June 27, by drowning, George, aged 8 years, son of Roger Ong. --A son of Roger Ong, eight years old, named George, living in the family of George Miller, in Roberts township, a grandfather, was accidentally drowned in the creek in Thomas Roberts pasture on June 27th. It is supposed he went in quest of the cows, and going up close to the bank, he began waving his bucket towards the animal on the opposite bank, when he lost his balance and fell into the water eight feet deep, and was drowned. He was a lovely boy, and his death has cast a gloom over the entire community. At the burial in Magnolia cemetery, there was a very affective scene, so hard was it for the bereft to give up their beautiful son.
July 20, 1876
In Whitefield, July 14, of lung fever, David Sharpless, aged 6 years, 9 months, son of Elanathan and Maria Platter.
At Emporia, Kan., July 8, Hortie, aged 4 months, infant son of Martin and Sarah Jane Henderson.
July 20, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in this city, by drowning, Anne Vander Pleog, aged 22 years.
A Case of Drowning
A sad accident occurred here Saturday night. Some 20 of our young men went in bathing in the river after sundown; at the lock, on that evening. Among them was a Hollander, named Anne Van Der Pleog, (though better known as Arno Plough), a wagon maker, who had been in the employ of John Martin for over a yar, and who boarded at his house. He was not a swimmer, and his comrades sought the deep water while he was left to himself sitting on shore. Strict orders were given him to be careful of deep water, which was pointed out to him. Nothing more was thought or known of him until the party began to dress, when his pile of clothes was discovered and he missing. Search was made that night, and renewed in the morning, the body being dound by James Thorp some 70 feet from where it is supposed he went in.
He was a good young man, and highly respected by Mr. martin, and those that knew him. He had lived in Henry about two years, and was a cousin to John and Henry Stapp. His parents live in Muskegon, Mich., and were telegraphed to, but so terribly hot was the weather, that burial was necessary, and the funeral took place at Mr. Martin's residence at 3 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Mr. Hough of the Presbyterian church officiating. The attendance at the obsequies was large in spite of the sweltering weather. An inquest was held by Justice R. H. Waterfall.
July 20, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Sparland
The home and hearts of Mr. and Mrs. David Mathias are shrouded in gloom. Last Thursday a number of little boys went down to the river to fish, among them was Willie Mathias, scarce 12 years old, who, seeing a large one, waded in all unmindful of a treacherous ditch into which he stepped where the water was too deep for him. Those with him wre all to small to save him, and before the ferryman could get to him he had gone down for the last time. His body was recovered after a two hours search, and taken to his almost distracted parents and friends. Thus in three hours from the time he left home with all the buoyancy of happy, merry childhood, he was returned a lifeless corpse. The loss to the afflicted parents cannot be estimated.
Sparland
Friday another little boy, David, aged nearly six years, son of E. N. Patter of Whitefield, was called to join the heavenly choir.
Sparland
Still another in the list of accidents. Killed by the train on the morning of the 17th, a young man, name unknown, age about 19 years, hight 5 feet 6 inches, light complexion, blue eyes and light auburn hair. Had on black felt pants, light colored cotton underpants, two shirts, one white the other striped, dark cotton socks with white toes, heavy shoes tied with leather strings.
Mary Sivers (nee Gregory)
August 3, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Chicago, July 28, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Skinkle, Mary, aged 63 years, wife of Harrison Gregory of this city.
Death of Mrs. Harrison Gregory
It is our painful duty to chronicle this week the death of Mrs. Harrison Gregory, which took place at her daughter's Mrs. Frank Skinkle, in Chicago, on Friday morning. The deceased had been afflicted for some years with Bright's disease of the kidneys, from which no medical relief could be obtained and finally terminated fatally. Mr. Gregory was summoned Thursday afternoon, but death occurred before he reached Chicago. The remains were encased in a rosewood casket, and arrived at Henry Saturday morning, and the funeral held in the Christian church at 3 p.m. Rev. B. Edmiston, who conducted the services, preached an effective and consoling sermon.
Mrs. Gregory was born at Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 28, 1812, and herself and brother, William Sivers, who has lived in Mr. Gregory's family 1832, were the only children of that family. Her father dying, the mother afterwards married a Mr. Burns, who moved with the family in Ashtabula county, Ohio, where Mr. Gregory made the acquaintance of Miss Mary Sivers, and married her in August 1834. In 1843 they moved into Peoria county, where they resided until settling permanently in Henry and vicinity from 1852. Ten children were born to Mr. Gregory, three boys of which have preceded their mother to the other life, the others growing to manhood and womanhood, and becoming useful and honored members of the community, exemplifying the lifework and teachings of their most excellent mother and father.
Mrs. Gregory was very highly esteemed and her life was marked by those traits of womanly character, that is seen in the patient wife, the untiring mother, and the wholesome rearing of a large family. She was foremost in sickness, and her kindly hand and assistance was always open to the needy. No needy one went empty away from her door. She always made her home pleasant, and those best acquainted became warmly attached to her.
She has lived to see most of her children marry and settle about her, and it was her pride that she had reared so many worthy members of society. Her life work had been useful and when the summons came, at a fair old age, she was ready for the summons. A very large funeral attested the respect for the honored dead. So we all must die, let it be with as good a life record.
In Saratoga township, July 27, Mary A., wife of James Bell, aged 38 years, a native of Cumberland county, England. Also at the same date, the infant son of Mary A. and James Bell, aged 24 days.
James Bell, living on the McDonough farm in Saratoga township, is sorely afflicted in the loss of a wife and infant last week. By this bereavement five little children are left motherless, and Mr. B. wifeless. On the sorrow and bitterness of their cup. The funeral was large on Friday, and the touching sight of mother and babe in one coffin was exhibited. Mr. Bell and wife were excellent people, and his sore trial and sorrow, are shared by all who knew them.
At Chillicothe, July 26, of consumption, Christian Kauf, aged about 56 years.
The last sad "office of respect" were paid to the remains of Timothy Hay of Saratoga last week, of whose frightful injuries we already have had occasion to speak. David McDonough, was the undertaker, and 59 wagons was counted in the escort to their "last resting place." Now, who will prosecute the mower machine maker for this ruthless tragedy?
Died at Wenona, July 27, James Ellsworth, aged 4 months, infant son of Robert and Eliza Boyd
At Wenona, July 19, Ellis L., aged 4 months, only child of William and Ella Parrett
At Neoga, Cumberland county, July 9 of cholera infantum Howard aged 7 months, son of James C. Faris of Mt. Aire, Iowa
August 17, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
At Fairbury, August 4 of inflamation of the brain, little Mott, ages 3 months, son of Dr. H. E. W. and A. E. Barnes. Remains taken to Crow Creek, Lacon township for interment. Some 66 relatives at the funeral.
August 17, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local correspondence - Lacon
There is an unusual amount of sickness in Lacon at present. On last Saturday,
Mrs. Ney, a German lady died in this city having been sick but a few days
with what doctors pronounced as a severe case of cholera morbis and I have
just heard reported that a Mrs. Dunn has just died in this same neighborhood
with the same complaint.
August 17, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in this city, August 15, of old age, Pheba Elizabeth Brokaw in the 80th year of her age.
Local Department
Mrs. Elizabeth Brokaw, mother of Mrs. R. L. Reed died early yesterday morning.
Rev. John Winn preached the funeral discourse at the Presbyterian church
at 9 o'clock this morning. She had been a resident of Henry many years and
was highly esteemed.
Died in Onarga, Iroquois county, August 12 of fever, Isabelle, aged 75 years, wife of the late William Eckles
Mrs. Eckles, mother of Hiram Eckles and Mrs. Adam Brown died on Saturday at her son Hiram's at Onarga. On Monday the remains reached Henry by the Gray Eagle and on Tuesday the funeral was held at Mr. Brown's two miles west of town. Rev. B. Edmiston conducted the services. Only a few short months ago her aged partner passed to the unseen land and quickly has she joined him on the other shore. She was a good woman, tenderly loved and respected and fully ripe for the spiritual harvest. Her age was 75.
August 17, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local Correspondence, Lacon
Miss Gray died at Mrs. Robson's on last Sunday morning of typhoid fever. Mrs. Robson, who is a widow lady, deserves particular praise for the unceasing attention given the girl, who was a comparative stranger to her, and really had no claims upon her, except that of nationality, both being Scotch. Miss Gray recently came to this country from Scotland. She was a cousin of Mrs. Adam Davison's of La Prairie. Her remains were taken to La Prairie, for burial; the funeral taking place from the residence of Mrs. Henry Scott of La Prairie.
Varna
Mrs. Fairchild, spoken of in our last, as laying very low, has since died. She leaves a husband and three small children, to mourn her loss. She was buried in the cemetery at Lostant.
August 24 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Varna, August 14, little son of Frank and Jennie Sunderlin, aged 7 months
Near Washburn, Woodford county, August 13, Mabel, aged 1 month daughter of E. and A. Miles and granddaughter of Samuel Coleman of Whitefield
August 31, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Whitefield township, August 29, Frances Joseph, aged 10 years, son of Edmond and Johana Weis
September 7, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local Correspondence - Lacon
The wife of R. A. Elliston (who is Mr. Brereton's carriage maker) died very suddenly last Friday evening. That day she seemed to be as well as usual and did the washing. About dark on the evening of that day she was taken with a severe pain in the head and before midnight she was a corps. Her disease was pronounced congestion of the brain. Mr. Elliston has the sympathy of the entire community because he is almost an entire stranger here. He is a young man of excellent reputation and has been married but a few months and is left with a child, 11 months old.
September 7, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local Correspondence - Sparland
Little George Sibolt, about 4 years old and son of our esteemed citizen Fred Sibolt died on last Saturday at 5 o'clock in the morning of diptheria croup. This makes 4 little boys they have buried here. We deeply sympathize with them in their bereavement.
September 7, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Wenona, August 26, Ida M., aged 11 months, daughter of James H. and Annie Wallizer.
September 14, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Whitefield September 6 of paralysis, Karn Evans, aged 72 years. Buried in Providence, Ill.
Mr. Karn Evans, one of Whitefield's esteemed citizens, died last week of paralysis, after an illness of some months. He had lived to a good old age, ending the journey of life a a ripe maturity. He owned a fine farm in Whitefield of 160 acres, and a house and fine acres in Providence, Bureau county, besides personal property, his possessions exceeding $15,000. The funeral was quite largely attended by sympathizing relatives and neighbors. A wife and one child, mourn the loss of a husband and father. Mrs. Jesse Brown, mother of Mrs. Evans, and J. C. Brown, a brother, of Washington, Iowa, were present at the funeral, spending several days with the bereft before returning home. Rev. Samuel Woods conducted the funeral rites, and preached a comforting sermon.
September 14, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
At Minonk, August 23, John P. Sheppard, aged 89. Buried at Lacon.
September 14, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local Correspondence - Lacon
Mr. Iliff, who was so badly wounded on the night of the Lock riot, died on last Friday night. At the time he was shot he was a large and healthy man, weighing about 190 pounds, but in consequence of his extreme suffering, he became almost a skeleton and at his death weighed but 90 pounds.
September 21, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died at Lacon, August 30, of dropsy, Mrs. Ann, aged 65 years, relict of James Orr
At Wenona, Sept. 11, of typhoid fever, Miss Ann Whelan, aged 19 years, daughter of Malichy Whelan of Garfield, LaSalle county.
At Salina, Kan., August 28, Joseph H. Blodgett, aged 44 years, formerly resident of Henry and Lacon, tinner
At Independence, Kan., Sept. 10, America, aged 50 years, wife of Samuel Hocken, formerly of Lacon.
At Tolonna, Campaign county, Sept. 13, at her daughter's Mrs. John Combs, of old age, Mrs. Hannah, aged 81 years, wife of the late Jacob Platter.
Grandmother Hannah Platter, wife of Father Jacob Platter, was born in Miami county, Ohio, on the 13th day of September 1795, and died in Champaign county, this state, Septembe 13, it being her 81st birthday. She, with her family, emigrated to this state in 1841, and settled in Peoria county, and lived there till 1852, when she moved into Whitefield town, Marshall county, where she lived until September of last year, when she went to her oldest son on a visit in Indiana. She stayed there until sometime during the following winter, when she went to her oldest daughter in Champaign county, where she died of the infirmity of old age. She was the mother of 12 children, nine of whom are living, five boys and four girls, 52 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She became a member of the church of Christ over 50 years ago, living an exemplary christian and a devoted mother.
Died at Lacon, Sept. 26, of consumption, Mr. Courtland McMurtrie, aged 64 years.
Mr. Courtland McMurtrie died at Lacon on Tuesday, after a long illness. He had been a resident of Lacon for many years and was generally esteemed. He was a plasterer by avocation, and several years ago fell from a building breaking an arm. Some malpractice was charged in the setting of the disabled limb, and a lawsuit was involved, which afterwards was settled by the surgeon having charge of the case. The arm was afterwards re-broken and reset. It is supposed that from this accident sprang the disease that has cut his life short. His death bereaves a very fine family of a very upright father and husband, and the community expressed their sympathy yesterday afternoon by a very large attendance at the funeral and the grave.
Mrs. Penelope Henthorne
Taken From the Henry Republican
September 21, 1876
Local Correspondence - Lacon
Mrs. Samuel Henthorn of this city died on Saturday morning last, after having
been confined to her home as an invalid for several years. Am unable to state
the cause of her death. She was a lady very highly esteemed by her acquaintances
and leaves a large family and circle of friends to mourn her death.
September 28, 1876
Died at Lacon, Sept. 16, Mrs. Penelope, aged 69 years, wife of Samuel Henthorne, oen of the old settlers of Marshall county. Three years ago she fell and broke her ankle and never recovered from the accident. She was a woman of many estimable qualities, beloved by all who knew her.
October 5, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Saratoga township, September 28, of consumption, Patrick McManus, aged 50 years
October 5, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
At Lacon, Sept. 21, May aged 18 years, daughter of Dr. I. H. and Catherine D. Reeder
October 5, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local Department
The past was a week of death no less than three where sometimes four persons lying in their coffins. Among them being James Wier or Uncle Jimmy and he was familiarly called. He was a native of Maine and brother of John Wier deceased and also father to George Wier of Kansas, James, John and Thomas Wier. His age we do not know but he was a genial, chatty and companionable and everyone who knew him was friend. - Journal
October 12, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Local Correspondence-= Lacon
A number of deaths have occurred during the past weeks. Mrs. Catherine Wier, mother of D. B. and Henry Wier died on Monday and about the same time Mr. Henry Wier lost a child. Also Mrs. Jas. McCormick.
October 12, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Saratoga township, Sept. 29, of pneumonia, Anna Jane, aged 18 years, 8 months, 9 days, daughter of the late Thomas Kelly
Local Items
The family of the late Thomas Kelly have met with another bereavement with
the death of one of the daughters, Anna Jane which occurred September 29.
Her sickness is tracable to the shock she received at the time of the accident
to her father who was hurt by a runaway which afterwards occasioned his death.
She was a beautiful girl just budding into womanhood and was one of the cherished
ones of the household. The bereavement is sorely felt by the family and all
the friends.
In Saratoga township, Oct. 8, after a long illness, Jackson Dixon
In Steuben township, Oct. 8, Jimmie, aged 6 years, son of Orren and Mary Frisbey
October 19, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
At Sparland, Oct. 12, a child, 2 years old, of Philip Slagle.
In Hopewell township, October 9, at the house of her son Hiram Feazel, Hannah Feazel, aged 81 years. Interment in the Broaddus graveyard.
Died at Lacon, October 14, Nanny Marie, aged 1 year 1 month, daughter of A. W. and Ella J. Stone.
Local Correspondence- Magnolia
Last Thursday morning, this community was shocked at the sudden death of old Father Brenn. It appears he was waiting at the gate for Austin Hannum's wagon to be driven out as he was going with them fishing of which he was very fond. As the boys came out of the gate, they found the old man dead. He had complained for the past year of feeling very bad by spells. When he had his will made last spring, he then said he expected to die very suddenly before long. Post mortem examination by Dr. Ramsey revealed the fact that the disease was angina pectoris, better degeneration of the muscle walls of the heart and ossification of the coronary arteries.
Died in Steuben township, Oct. 27, Willie, aged 3 years, son of Jay Fosdick
At Sparland, Oct. 27, Minerva, aged 4 years, daughter of John Brewer
In Bennington township, Oct. 18, of cancer in the stomach, Mrs. Mary Hall, aged 78 years, of Washington county, Pa., and mother of Mrs. Jacob L. Pierce of B.
Died in this city, Nov. 7, Albert Edward, aged 16 years, son of L. D. Ellsworth of Wyoming, Stark county and brother of L. E. Ellsworth of the firm of Kalb & Ellsworth of this city.
A Sudden Death
The community was thrown into grief on Tuesday by the announcement of the
death of Albert E. Ellsworth, a clerk in Messrs. Kalb & Ellsworth's drug
store, a brother of L. E. Ellsworth, the junior partner; his death being
occasioned by his own hands, probably through mistake. He had been a clerk
in the store from the time Kalb & Ellsworth succeeded C. & W. Everett,
something over a year, and was a young man who had made quite a large
acquaintance among our people, who bore good character, was attentive to
the duties of his situation and generally esteemed. He slept over the
store with William Lundy the chief clerk, and both boarded at the City Hotel.
On Sunday he was given orders to remain at the drug store a portion of the afternoon, which it seems incensed him, and while the proprietors and other clerks were absent, he took a bottle of liquor up stairs and imbibed very freely, until he became badly intoxicated. For this act, a violation of the rules of the store, the proprietors decided to discharge him, and on Monday morning Dr. Kalb held an interview with him, and arrangements were made that he should leave for his father's at Wyoming, Stark county, on Tuesday, by early boat via. Peoria.
Nothing appeared wrong with the young man during the day Monday, and he retired at night with Lundy as usual, the latter packing the valise under Ellsworth's orders, who disrobed himself for bed complaining of headache, taking his accustomed place at the back side of the bed. Ellsworth asked for water during the night and Lundy got up and waited on him, the second time, which was near five o'clock, dressing himself and going down to arrange the store for business.
At the proper time, Lundy went up stairs to call Ellsworth, so as to enable him to make the boat, when he found him ill. He immediately summoned Dr. Kalb, who responded prompty, finidn his patient in a comatose condition, with symptoms indicating that poison had been taken. Drs. John Baker and Koehler of this city, and Dr. Gale of Lacon were summoned as counsel, whose combined professional medical skill failed to avail, the young man lingering in the same condition until about eight o'clock Tuesday night, when his spirit took its flight to that bourne from whence none return.
During the morning of Tuesday it was discovered that a new unopened bottle of morphine had been misplaced and lef partly unstopped, and this disclosure led to the conclusion that the young man had meddled with it and helped himself. If he did take it, and there is no doubt of it, he must have done so before retiring for the night, as his bedfellow avers he could not have got up in the night without his knowledge. The effects of his Sunday dissipation has a somewhat depressing effect upon his feeling on Monday it is said, and it is presumed that her resorted ot it, knowing its nature, for something to quiet his nerves and give him proper rest; in the hurry or fear of being discovered, taking an overdose.
Had there been the motive of self-destruction, as some might be lead to infer, it would have been natural for him to have made some threats in regard to it. The clerks and his companions say that nothing he uttered during the day had the remotest intimation of such a purpose, and he expressed no disappointment that would lead to so desperate an act. Another reason going to corroborate this view is the fact that the two brothers, Eugene and Albert took an affectionate leave of each other on Monday evening, and that the best of feeling existed between them.
That he took the poison there is little doubt, but that it was purely accidental most of his friends believe, taking all the circumstances into account. It is a terrible visitation, but a warning to the living to not tamper with dangerous drugs.
Early in the day of Tuesday, the mother was notified of the illness of her son, and arrived on the evening train in time to get a glimpse of her darlingboy, as the transitional chariot rolled by bearing him beyond all that is earthly. In the afternoon the tidings by telegraph bore to the father that his son was dying, and he was met on the way by the funeral cortege enroute for Wyoming, where the obsequies will be celebrated today, probably in the Episcopal church.
At Varna, Nov. w, Marcha, aged 39 years, wife of Capt. B. Warren, postmaster.
November 9, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Varna
Our village has been made sad by the death of its most esteemed mastrons, our postmistress, Mrs. Ben Warren. She was taken down with the pleurisy, which turned into lung fever, and after a week's illness she died. Her husband was absent during her sickness, and did not return until after her death. He has taken the body to Massachusets for interment.
Died at Delavan, Tazewell county, Oct. 31, of natural decline, Mary Anna, aged 37 years, wife of John J. Frank. The body was taken to Lacon for interment.
The remains of the wife of Mr. J. J. Franks of Delevan, Tazewell county, were brought to Lacon on Thursday last for interment. The family formerly lived in Lacon and Sparland, and endeared themselves to the citizens by a wide and pleasant acquaintance. The funeral was largely attended by sympathizing friends. Mrs. Franks had been an invalid for some years.
November 9, 1876
At Bethlehem PA, Nov. 6, of fever, Malinda, aged about 34, wife of William Keeler, and step mohter of Henry Keeler and Mrs. A. C. Christern of this city.
November 16, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Lacon township, Nov. 6, of consumption, Jason L. Hunter, aged 48 years. One of the pioneer citizens, coming to Marshall county with his father in 1838.
At San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 12, of diptheria, Charles Edward, aged 7 years, son of Mrs. E. (Mitchell) Dunbar, and grandson of John Green of this city.
At Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 1, of consumption, Mrs. Maggie Smith, aged 33 years, sister of Mrs. C. M. Topping of this city.
Died in this city, November 17, of consumption, Frederick E. Hennicke, aged 40 years, son-in-law of John Ford.
December 14, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in this city, Dec. 7, of typhoid fever, Zephaniah Bell, aged 72 years, 11 months, 9 days.
A good man, Zephaniah Bell, laid down his "weapons of warfare." on Friday last, and was "gathered to his fathers." He had been sick but one week, his ailment being typhoid fever. He was a veteran, being 73 years of age, and 48 years a member of the Presbyterian church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Rev. J. L. Martin, the pastor, preaching the sermon. The extreme weather prevented a large attendance at the obsequeis. He was held in high esteem by everybody, and was a very excellent christian man. He leaves a widow nearly his age, and five grown children, Mrs. Jane M. Dixon, J. Harvey Bell, John F. Bell, Mrs. J. C. Kingsley and Robert H. Bell, all but two living in this county. His family connections is very large, which includes the Faris family. He has lived in the city about three years, owning a little home west of the depot.
In Saratoga township, Dec. 11, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Thomas McManus, aged 22 years, 7 months, 27 days.
In Breckenridge, Minn., Dec. 11, Matilda, aged 14 years, daughter of Samuel S. Chapman of Whitefield.
Died in this city, Dec. 20, of consumption, James Walter Ruggles, aged 42 years. -- Funeral at the residence of his brother, H. W. Ruggles, at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Another printer - Walter Ruggles - has laid away "the stick", been gathered into the "chase", and the "composing stone" will soon mark the "galley" where rests the "dead matter" of a disciple of Faust. Consumption, slow, sure and fatal, marks him another victim. He died at his brother's H. W. Ruggles, in this city, late Tuesday night. Walter helped his brother, Robert H. Ruggles, establish the first paper in Henry - the Courier - and at intervals has been a resident of Henry for the past 25 years. He was in the army three years, and during his majority has followed his vocation, and was known by the printers and publishers generally in the state. As a workman he was good; as an itinerant, he could outgeneral a Methodist preacher. His funeral will take place this afternoon at his brother's house, at 2 o'clock.
At Peoria, Dec. 18, of paralysis, Isaac Ferguson, aged 85 years, 11 months, and 18 days, fathr of Mr. Cicero Ferguson of this city.
Isaac Ferguson of Peoria, father of Mr. Cicero Ferguson of this city, died on Monday of a paralytic stroke, at the great age of 85 years. He received the first one the Monday previous, which rendered him speechless and helpless. The aged wife has been bedridden for the past 10 years, and speechless for about two years and it was a sad sight indeed for the tow, both occupying the same couch, to be unable to speak to each other. The death of the venerable lady is expected at any moment.
In this city, Dec. 18, of pleura pneumonia, James Ross, aged 64 years, 5 months, 13 days.
We chronicle this week the sudden death of Mr. James Ross, which occurred Monday forenoon lst, from an illness of only six days. Mr. Ross was born at Bull Run, Va., near the famous battle ground of the rebelliion. His earlier days were spent in Alexandria, where his father did business, and later at Baltimore, where for many years he was connected with a wholesale grocery jobbing house. His wife he married from Fulton county in this state 15 years ago, who with two sons, 12 and 14 years of age, now survive the deceased. Mr Ross came to Henry about 13 years ago, and most of that time, retired from business, with a competence, he has lived a comfortable, affable and quiet life with his family. Mr. Ross was a man of pronounced opinions. His demeanor was reticent, and his acquaintance limited. ......He was raised a Quaker, but his wife avers his religious convictions were strictly orthodox. ........... The funeral took place yesterday at 2 p.m., at ther residence, which was largely attended by our citizens. ..... At 4 0'clock this morning, the remains were taken to the depot enroute for Table Grove, Fulton county, where on Friday, the interment takes place. At Table Grove lives John Ross, a brother of the deceased, and also the family friends of Mrs. Ross, and here in a family lot at the cemetery are buried their cherished dead. The deceased was hightly respected, and the widow and children have the sympathy of the community.
In Whitefield, Dec. 14th, of diptheria croup, Nattallia Elenor, aged 6 years 10 months, 17 days, daughter of Timothy and Zeruiah Hunt.
Lacon
A shocking accident which you briefly noticed in your last week's issue occurred on Saturday night, December 9th. Cory Ames, going through the packing house in the dark, came to a place where light shone through a door onto a tank of hot grease and taking the reflection to be a doorway, walked off the plank into the hot grease, and before he could be extricated was so badly scalded that he died from the effect of it on the following day. He was a young man of a kind heart and amiable position and his sudden death is deplored by all his acquaintances.
Mrs. Emerick, a very worthy lady who moved from Wenona to this place, died in Lacon on the 8th inst. Her remains were taken to Wenona for interment.