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TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 3, 1878
Died in Chicago, Dec. 27, Adam Baer, aged about 63, father of Mr. Frank Baer of this city. One of the early settlers of Chicago.
At Girard, Illinois, William Carlin, aged 74 years, brother of Mrs. Jane Carse of Saratoga township.
At Lake City, Minn., Dec. 7, Horace Culver, aged about 72, formerly of Henry.
January 17, 1878
Died in this city, Jan. 16, of lung fever, David Watkins, aged about 46 years.
At Atlantic, Iowa, Jan. 3, Burdie, aged 10 years, youngest child of William and Elizabeth Young, and niece of Mrs. Lewis Snyder of this city.
Mrs. Gertrude Klein
January 24, 1878
Died in Henry township, Jan. 17, Gertrude, aged 56, wife of William Klein. -- Mrs. William Klein, living two miles below this city on the formerly "Munger" farm, passed into the other life on Thursday last. She had been ill but a few days. She was the mother of quite a large family, all of whom were reared to respectable and useful citizens, and was a devoted wife to the aged husband now bereft. She was also esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances and neighbors. The funeral was held at the German Catholic church on Saturday, Father Shamoni, the pastor, offering a requium mass in honor of the departed. The attendance of sympathizing friends was large, and the procession to the cemetery was over a half a mile in length. Thus has gone to peaceful rest her who had fulfilled life's mission well, and whose memory will be tenderly cherished by all her friends.
In New York City, Jan. 11, George S. Jenkins, aged 63 years, brother of the late John Z. Jenkins of this city, and uncle of the Misses Jenkins, milliners.
January 31, 1878
Died in this city, Jan. 29, of paralytic stroke, Mary Washburn, aged 59 years, 8 months, 10 days, wife of Charles Thompson of this city.
John Martin
January 31, 1878
At Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 18, of typhoid fever, John Martin, aged 50 years, formerly of this city.
We are compelled to add the name of Mr. John Martin to the list of those who have departed this life and "gone the way of all living". Mr. martin and his family moved from here last spring to Fort Worth, Texas, where he opened up a prosperous business. Health favored the family until October, when first one ane then another were taken down, and all but Mrs. Martin, have been sick, the lamp not having been blown out of a night since the early part of October. Some of th family have had the ague, others other disorders of that country, the diseases induced they think by the change of water, climate, mode of living, etc. Recently the son was taken down with typhoid fever, but careful nursing enabled him to recover. Scarcely had he shown signs of amendment, when his father was taken down with the same disease, and with fatal results. Mr. Martin lived in Henry many years, and a portion of that time done a prosperous business in carriage, wagon and plow making. Like other men, he got discontented, and was fearfully affected with the "Texas fever." He sold out last year and removed to the paradise he sought, and in nine months from the time of removal is cut down to an untimely grave. Their large circle of friends here will sympathize deeply with the widow and family in their dire distress.
February 7, 1878
Died at Elgin, Feb. 1, of quick consumption, Mrs. Mary Maud, aged 51 years, mother of Mr. E. S. Maud of this city.
At Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 27, of typhoid fever, George Martin, aged 10 years, son of the late John Martin, formerly of this city.
In Woodsen county, Kansas, Dec. 6th, at the residence of her son, John N. Ham, of heart disease, Mrs. Margaret Dunlap, aged 77 years 4 months, formerly of Whitefield township.
February 14, 1878
William Cornell, the land agent, who died of pneumonia recently, near Sparland, leaves and wife and two children. He was a Scotchman by birth, an energetic man, but financially seems to have accomplished little. His land business was a "castle in the air", on which he built much - on which he realized - nothing. A large number of publishers are thus left to mourn his death.
February 21, 1878
Vicinity Affairs - LaPrairie
B. A. Hill buried a daughter on Sunday, the 10th inst., the cause dyptheria croupe. Three of his children are now sick with diptheria but were in a fair way to recovery at last account.
Mrs. Susan Mary Harrison (nee Evans)
February 21, 1878
Died in Henry township, Feb. 20 of pneumonia, Susan, aged about 68, wife of James Harrison.
(February 28, 1878) In the death of Mrs. Susan Harrison, wife of Mr. James Harrison, the family has lost a most excellent mother, the M. E. church a venerable mother in Israel, and the community one of its best citizens. Mrs. Harrison was born in Virginia, February 15, 1813, which at her death scored 65 years on the dial of time. Her maiden name was Susan Mary Evans; was married to Mr. Harrison September 13, 1832. In 1834 they emigrated to Peoria county, and located two miles south of Princeville where they resided until moving to Henry nine years ago. They were pioneers, being among the first to settle in that part of the county, and for a long time the only Methodist household in the vicinity, their humble cabin was the home of the circuit preachers of those days, as it was the stranger or the neighbors, for Mr. and Mrs. Harrison were open hearted, and freely made all welcome to their hospitality. Mrs. Harrison was connected and united with the M. E. church when she was 14 years of age, and her membership was unbroken to the day of her death. She was the mother of 11 children, 7 boys and 4 girls. All survive her but tow, and of the survivors, all were at the funeral except one daughter, Mrs. Little, who is still ill at Princeville. Their names are John R., Paul, Robert W., Absolom, Ira, James and Jesse Harrison, and Mrs. Susan Gregory. There was also present at the funeral her sons-in-law, Aaron Moffit and John W. Little, and her brother Alexander Evans. …. The funeral took place at the M. E. church on Friday morning of last week, Rev. E. C. Wayman, her pastor, preaching an appropriate discourse for the occasion. The attendance was large of sympathizing friends.
Elisha Perry Green
February 21, 1878
In this city, Feb. 15, of consumption, Elisha Perry Green, aged 34 years, son of Isaac A. and Sallie Green.
Death of E. Perry Green
The subject of this sketch - our late fellow citizen Elisha Perry Green -
departed this life about one o'clock on last Friday morning, February 15.
His disease, in general terms was consumption - consumption of all that was
physical of the body; for a plump, round featured man, had wasted away, day
by day and inch by inch until shriveled to a mere frame work, a mere skeleton,
so emaciated as to be harley recognizable by intimate
friends……….. "Perry," has he was familiarly known, was born
in Trivoli township, Peoria county, August 8, 1843, and moved with his father's
family into this vicinity, in 1854, where he has since resided. From a boy,
he has blossomed into manhood, first a farmer, then a dealer in merchandize
and a useful citizen. At the outbreak of the rebellion he enlisted under
the flag of the government, and for its preservation, joining company B,
of the 86th Ill., vols., joining a company from Henry. He was assigned to
Gen. Buell's command, and confronted Gen. Bragg at the battle of Perryville,
in Kentucky, though was never in any severe engagement. While at Louisville,
on a general review of the army on one of the hottest days in October known
to the south, the regiment was subjected to such severe and prolonged double
quick dill that a large number were overheated, and several died from the
prostration. Mr. Green was one of these sufferers, and catching also the
army diarrhea, he was shortly physically disabled, and obliged to be transferred
to the invalid corps, and afterwards to be discharged and sent home, where
careful nursing and rest partially restored him, but which left the germ
of a dissolution, which it is feared, had brought on the disease that has
thus cut off life before its allotted time.
In latter years Mr. Green was a farmer, and owned a quarter section some three miles west of this city in Whitefield township. His bosom companion was Francis Elizabeth Ward, who has shared his joys and sorrows for the past 13 years, and whose lives were linked in warm attachments and endearing devotion to each other. Ten years they toiled together on the farm, but Mr. Green's health became such that he was led to seek the city and formed first a copartnership as Locke & Green, in the lumber and hardware trade; subsequently they dissolved, and the past year has been engaged alone in the stove and hardware trade, and with the promise of ranking among our prominent and successful business men.
He was an esteemed and useful citizen. Last year he joined the M. E. church, being happily converted under the ministrations of Rev. E. C. Wayman, in which he was an active and official member, and generally beloved, taking a deep interest in all churchly uses. He was a young man of strict integrity, and occupied high grounds as to business honesty and confidence, and showing by word and deed, the evidences of a true christian gentleman.
His funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church, by the pastor, Rev. E. C. Wayman, assisted by his clerical brethren, Rev. B. Edmiston and Rev. J. L. Martin. The deceased's favorite song was sung by the choir: "O I Long to Be There." The church was crowded with sympathizing friends of the deceased. …..The interment was in charge of Marshall lodge No. 63, I. O. O. F. of which he was a highly esteemed member, and of which he was secretary at the time of his illness, and in which he had held most of the responsible offices; and also of Marshall encampment of which he was also a member. …..At the cemetery the burial services of the order were pronounced by Chaplain Wayman, while the brethren, encircling the sepulchre, dropped in the sprig of evergreen, betokening that their brother should ever be green in their memories. Mr. Green's death is very generally lamented by a large circle of choice friends. Of the friends abroad, were Mr. H. P. Ward of St. Louis and Mrs. Wasmuth and daughter of Orion, relations of the widow.
February 28, 1878
Died in this city, Feb. 21, of brain fever, James aged 4 years, son of John and Lydia Blackburn.
February 28, 1878
Vicinity Affairs - Lacon
Mr. Milton Hull, who went to Florid for the benefit of his health some months since returned home on the 19th inst. and died at his residence in this county on the 24th. He was a man of most excellent qualities and highly esteemed by all who knew him and whose loss will be deeply felt.
February 28, 1878
Born unto Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reil, a son, but it died in a few hours and was buried in the Lacon cemetery.March 7, 1878
March 7, 1878
In Whitefield township, March 4, of heart disease, Alexander Medearis, aged about 35 years.
(March 21, 1878) Local Department - A funeral sermon in connection with the death of the late Alexander Medearis, who died in Whitefield, March 4, was preached by Rev. J. L. Scott, at Snareville, Stark county, where his parents reside. Mr. Medearis was a hard-working, industrious man and could illy be spared from his family. He had been ill some months. A wife and several small children suffer a sad bereavement.
March 7, 1878
In Steuben township, March 4, of consumption, John Carver, aged 36 years, brother-in-law of Mrs. Orsemus Culver of Henry.
At Wenona, Feb. 25, Kizzie F., wife of Rev. C. H. Brace, aged 38 years.
Henry Suppliment
Thursday, March 7, 1878
The wife of Rev. C. H. Brace, the M. E. clergy in Wenona died on Monday of last week, leaving four or five small children bereft of a mother. She was an estimable woman and wife, with all the qualities of a pastor's wife companion. Rev. Mr. Gue conducted services at Wenona and Rev. J. S. Cummings at Elmira, Stark county, where the body was buried.
In Bennington township, Feb. 6, Carrie Bell, aged 9 years, daughter of Robert J. and Sarah G. Gray.
March 7, 1878
Local Items - LaPrairie
Since our last letter, death with its icy hands has taken three from our midst - the old, the young and the middle aged. First the mother of Mrs. Robert Riddle, who had seen the sun rise and set for almost a century - four score and 11 years. Was called to the other shore. Then Mrs. James Smith, just in the prime of life was called to leave the (?) and responsibilities of wife and mother and go up higher leaving the grief stricken husband and five interesting daughters to mourn her loss. She was buried February 22d at the U. P. cemetery. Before her remains had been carried to their final resting place, B. A. Hill, living but a few rods from Mr. Smith, was called to give up another one of his flock to the fearful ravages of diptheria. Owing to bad roads and the deaths already alluded to, the S. S. convention, pointed for February 22, was adjourned for two weeks.
March 14, 1878
(Magnolia) - Hutchinson Croft was buried last Sunday at the Sandy Cemetery.
(Local Items) - Hutchinson Croft of Roberts township is reported as one of those who had gone the way of all living. Mr. Croft for several years was connected with the Wenona bank and had been an extensive buyer and shipper of stock. The past three years he had been paralysed from the shoulders down, hence almost helpless. He owned a very large farm on the Meridian and had been a very active business man and farmer. And in connection with the bank, and livestock operations had made extensive acquaintance. He was highly esteemed. His infirmities made him a sufferer and perhaps with recent business troubles, shortened his life.
Died in Whitefield, March 17, of heart disease, Hiram Darter, aged 77 years, 10 months, 13 days.
William Darter, who for several years has had a store at the Homer Thompson corners in Whitefield township, died suddenly on Sunday last. He ate his breakfast as usual that morning, and taking a seat at the stove, he uttered a sigh, and in a very few moments - 10 minutes - was a corpse; cause, heart disease. Mr. Darter was a native of Delaware, born at Wilmington, May 2, 1800, being almost 78 at the time of his death. He emigrated to Ohio in 1821, to Indiana in 1836, and in May, 1869, to Whitefield, Marshall C., Ill. In 1859, he professed religion, was an earnest christian, and fully ripe for the garner. A daughter is the wife of Dr. H. Reader at Whitefield Corners. His funeral took place Tuesday forenoon.
March 21, 1878
In Saratoga township, March 19, of consumption, Charles R., aged 10 months and 22 days, infant son of Robert McAtee. Funeral at Whitefield Center church 10 am today.
March 21, 1878
Vicinity Affairs, LaPrairie
George Nurce, an old and highly respected citizen, of Hallock township, died
Saturday evening and was buried on Thursday at Blue Ridge cemetery. Deceased
was 64 years of age and for 40 years a resident of Blue Ridge (Peoria county).
He was one of the charter members of Blue Ridge Division number 286 Sons
of Temperance, which was organized in 1851 and is still in a flourishing
condition. He maintained his attendance until last and his attendance upon
their stated meetings as long as his health would permit. He died of
some urinary disorder and was a great sufferer during his sickness.
Vicinity Affairs - Saratoga
Mrs. Wilder, grandmother of Mrs. Henry Bennett, while going about her usual health on Thursday the 14th, and coming downstairs with Mr. Bennett's little child in her arms, and having reached the bottom, suddenly fell unconscious in what was supposed to be an apoplectic fit, in which she died in a few minutes. She was a native a New York and was 74 years old. She was buried in Bradford.
Died in Richland township, March 12, Mrs. Margaret Moore, aged 77 years.
March 28, 1878
In Wenona, March 13, Harriet, aged 77 years, wife of the late Henry Woolf
March 28, 1878
At Brighthouse, England, February 24, Clara Alice, aged 11 months, infant daughter of William and Alice Illingworth and granddaughter of the late Ezra Richmond of this city.
April 4, 1878
Died in this city, April 1 of old age, Anne Shurts, aged 84 years.
Local Items
Granny Shurts, as we used to familiarly call her, died on Monday in this
city at the residence of her grandson, Fred. Shurts and was buried in the
graveyard joining the Central M. E. church in Whitefield yesterday at 10
a.m., the funeral being held in the church. She had been a resident in Illinois
since 1847, a widow since 1854 and at the venerable age of 84, leaves a large
family of children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.
Her native state was New Jersey.
April 4, 1878
In Whitefield, March 19 of heart disease, Phebe, aged 53 years, wife of Wilson Peck
Died in Whitefield, April 7, of diabetis, Willson Peck, aged 64 years.
April 18, 1878
Vicinity Affairs - Sparland
George Huribut buried a little boy of seven months last week.
May 9, 1878
Died at Wenona, April 29, Rev. W. B. Keeling, aged 50 years.
Rev. W. B. Keeling, whose illness was spoken of in our last issue, died on Monday at Wenona. His disease was nervous fever, caused by overwork of the body and brain. He was an incessant student and worker, and his system gave way under the strain. He was an able man, a useful citizen, comprehensive and logical as a speaker, genial and affable in home life, and beloved by all. His funeral was largely attended, and he will be greatly missed by the communities in which he was laboring.
May 16, 1878
Died in Steuben, May 14, of consumption, Mrs. Mary E. Caldwell.
May 23, 1878
A Sad Accident
It is our painful duty to record the death of a promising young man of this city, caused by an accident to himself at Sparland on Saturday evening. He had been to Peoria, and returned on the accommodation, which reached Sparland that evening about seven o'clock. There switching was necessary, and Patrick Green, for such was the young man's name, volunteered to couple the cars. In a careless manner he got his body in between the bumpers, and was very severely crushed. Engineer Miller, sensitive to every vibration of the train, says he felt the jar as if something was wrong, when the train came together. It so happened that the cars were moving together very slowly, or the young man might have met instant death and been horribly mangled. The young man was immediately picked up and conveyed into the passenger car and brought home. From the Paskell House bus. In which he was taken to his residence, he was able to walk into the house, but immediately sought his bed, where Dr. Jones was summoned, but who found the patient so terribly injured that he could give very little encouragement to the friends of his recovery. He lives until 11 o'clock Monday morning, when he died. He was sensible most of the time, realizing his situation, and knowing he could not recover. The consolations of religion were accorded him by Father Quigley of the Catholic church of which he was a devoted member.
Patrick was the son of Martin and Mary Green, and at the time of his death was 19 years old. He was born in Henry in January 1859. His father speaks of the son in high terms, as a good young man, addicted to no bad habits, and who was about to be married. His death is a sore bereavement to a large circle of friends. The funeral took place yesterday morning at St. Joseph's church, Rev. Father Quigley officiating at the services. The deceased leaves a father, and mother, two brothers and three sisters. The moral of this death in plain. Unless it is your place to couple cars, give that dangerous job to those whose business it is to do it.
Died in Rockfield, Indiana, May 25, Mrs. Elizabeth Powell, wife of Dr. J. W. Powell and daughter-in-law to Dr. J. E. Powell of this city
In Cecil county, Maryland, May 21, Samuel Hanna, aged 79, father of W. A. Hanna of this city.
At St. Louis, May 16 of consumption, Anton Weis, druggist, aged 26 years, son of Mr. Valentine Weiss of this city.
June 6, 1878
Died in this city, May 29, of cholera infantun, Frank Woodford, aged 5 months 7 days, infant son of Charles E. and Elisa Goodrich.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Goodrich lost their infant boy last week Wednesday evening with cholera infantum. The funeral was held at the house on Thursday forenoon, and the body taken by Dr. Day, a brother-in-law, to Kewanee, for interment. The services were conducted by Rev. E. H. Baker, the pastor of the Presbyterian church.
June 6, 1878
In Whitefield, June 4, of old age and infirmity, John F. Erwin, aged 84 years 9 months, 22 days.
June 6, 1878
At Sheldon, June 2, of old age, Israel Disosway, aged 89 years, father of E. T. Disosway of this city.
Israel Doty Disosway, who was buried on Tuesday, in the cemetery at Magnolia, died on Sunday last, June 2d, at the residence of his son, William, near Sheldon, Iroquois county. Father Disosway was born in 1789, on Staten Island, N. Y.; was a successful dry goods merchant in the city of New York for 30 or 40 years, being largely engaged in the southern trade. The disasterous financial crisis of 1837 embarrassed him with thousands of others. He was a graduate of Columbia college New York city, and a man of uncommon energy and remarkably social.
He was the eldest of four brothers - G. P. Disosway (deceased), a member of New York legislature, and writer of considerable note; Cornelius R. Disosway, attorney at law, in the city of New York. C. F. Deems, D. D., editor of Leslies Sunday Magazine, and pastor of the Church of the Stranger, New York, married his eldest daughter.
Having moved to Virginia, previous to the late rebellion, his family with the exception of William, who was in Missourti, and E. T. Disosway of Henry, who left Virginia before the war, suffered the loss of their fine estate there, and moved to Illinois some years since, and settled on R. Broaddus's farm on Sandy. They left there some three years since and purchased land in Iroquois county. Father D. suffered much in his declining years from loss of sight, memory and extreme nervousness. He was of old Methodist stock, being a member of old John street church, New York, upwards of 50 years. The Haper Brothers, the great book publishers, were members of his class. So silently pass away the old landmarks.
June 6, 1878
Near Lincoln, Neb., May 21, Peter Melick, aged 65. Was born in Hunterdon county, New Jersey, emigrated in Illinois in 1859 and to Neb. In 1871.
June 6, 1878
The funeral of John F. Erwin took place yesterday at the residence of his son, Robert S. Erwin in Whitefield township. The deceased was born at Pittsburgh, Penn., in August 26, 1793. He served in the war of 1812 and was one of the very few veterans who survived that noted event in the history of our country. Some years ago he sustained a fall which disabled him, rendering him an almost helpless invalid up to the hour of his death. Rev. E. C. Wayman of this city conducted the obsequies at the house at which there was a large concourse of sympathizing friends.
June 13, 1878
Died in this city, June 7, after a long illness, Mary Ann, aged 62 years 3 months, wife of Christopher Gross.
June 13, 1878
Died in this city June 9, of neuralgia of the heart, Mary Vanderveer, aged 26, wife of Mr. Peter W. Wikoff.
The deceased was born at Camden N. J. in December, 1852. Was raised and educated at Philadelphia. Moved with her father to Henry in April, 1871. Here she made the acquaintance of Mr. Wikoff, who were married October 31, 1872. The result of the marriage was three children, a girl of four years of age, a son of two, and a babe a week old, all left motherless. The death of Mrs. Wikoff was a surprise - and less than half an hour elapsed from the time the danger was apparent, ere she was a corpse. She had been a member of the First Presbyterian church of Henry fro five years, and was a sincere, earnest christian woman. She was a devoted wife and mother, an excellent neighbor, and held by a large circle of acquaintances in high and affectionate esteem. The attendance at the funeral, which was large, attests the friendship and steem in which the deceased was held, and the husband and family, thus stricken and desolated, have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday forenoon, the servides being conducted by Rev. E. H. Baker the pastor of the church.
June 20, 1878
Died in Whitefield, June 18 of consumption, at the residence of Richard Tremain, his father-in-law, John Neal, aged 27 years, 6 months and 6 days.
Death stalks abroad in the land, and we note its ravages with every issue of the paper. This week it is our painful duty to publish the death of John Neal, the husband of Jennifer Ann Tremain, his disease being that fell destroyer, consumption, that so ruthlessly and relentlessly carries off thousands from the ranks of the living. Mr. Neal has been ailing for the past three years, and for the past year and a half has been making preparation for the dissolution that now frees him from earth. He was born at Brimfield, Peoria county, and for several years was a member of the family of John Monier, of which he was a relative. About four years ago he bought the Carter place near John Gregory's and married the fourth daughter of Mr. Richard Tremain, where he has lived up to a few months ago, when he rented his place and took a journey with his wife to Colorado. Finding no relief, and that his health was giving way, he returned, and was received in Mr T's family, where he has had the tenderest care and nursing up to his death on Tuesday. During his illness he was baptized by Rev. B. Edmiston of this city, and received from time to time the consolations of peace from pastoral visits. …. His funeral takes place today at 10 a.m. at Mr. R. Tremain's residence. Rev. B. Edmiston will officiate. He was a young man of excellent character, and highly respected by a wide acquaintance. To the bereaved wife we extend the sympathy of the entire community.
June 20, 1878
A son of James Henderson, at Emporia, Kansas, fell from the top platform of a flight of stairs, to the landing below, oen day last month, from the injuries of which fall the child died May 25th. The age of the child was about three years. The family had reached that place from Henry only about three weeks before. The friends here sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. H. in their loss.
July 4, 1878
Vicinity Affairs - Lacon
William T. Orr died at his residence in this city on Saturday evening of typhoid pneumonia and was buried at his family burying ground about 3 miles east of Lacon. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends of the deceased.
July 18, 1878
La Prairie
A fatal case of sunstroke occurred on the farm of L. Green, about two miles
northeast of Lawn Ridge on Friday. The victim was a German in the employ
of Mr. Green. He was pitching hay on to a wagon in the field at the
time he was stricken; and died before he could be got to the house. He
was a single man and had no relatives in America. Decomposition was
so rapid that he had to be buried as soon as a coffin could be procured.
Mrs. Stephen Bradford St., lies at the point of death with consumption. (Later, has died and was buried Tuesday - Ed.)
July 18, 1878
Died in this city, July 14 of consumption, Frederick Brandenger Chance, aged 44 years.
Died in this city, this (Thursday) morning, at 7:15, Mary Elizabeth, aged 32 years, wife of Mr. Frank Kleinhens. Funeral at St. Mary's church on Saturday at 10 a.m.
(Aug. 1, 1878)
The funeral of Mrs. Frank Kleinhenz was held at St. Mary's church on Saturday
last at 10 o'clock. The altar of the church had been draped in black in honor
of the dead, and the scapilary of the officiating priest, and the scarfs
over the surplices of the acolytes were also of black. The remains were placed
in a rich walnut casket, on which a silver cross bore the usual inscription.
Messrs. F. W. Siewers, Joseph Schick, Adam Peterman, Julius Watercott, William
Kuss and Emil Manski, were pall bearer, ................ The remarks of Father
Quigley were listened to with close attention and were well received, and
at the close, after the ceremony of sprinkling the coffin, the audience took
their final look of the deceased. The procession was very long, embracing
some 75 carriages and wagons, which repaired to the German cemetery, where
the casket was interred in the family lot. .... The loss in an irrepairable
one to Mr. Kleinhenz and his interesting family, and to the friends and the
community. We mourn with the bereft in their extreme sorrow.
July 25, 1878
Died in Wenona, June 27, Lucy J., wife of C. D. Parker, in teh 33d year of her age. A loving mother, a dear wife, she filled the sphere in which she moved so completely that her loss can never be repaired to her mourning friends. She died as she had lived, a christian in deeds rather than in words, meeting death without fear or regret, except for the loved ones left behind - Index.
August 1, 1878
Local Department
The community will learn with sorrow of the death at Barre, Mass., of Miss Ida Purple, the only remaining child of John N. Purple with consumption recently. She was the most estimable young lady possessing many accomplishments enhanced by beauty of person and culture of mind. Her age was 22. Mr. and Mrs. Purple have now buried the last of several children, drinking the bitter cup to the dredges, we console with them in their irreparable loss and desolation.
Local Items
Philip Hill, who lived about 4 miles southeast of Lacon, died on his farm recently from the effect of sunstroke. This is the only case which has proved fatal in this section of the country, but cases of prostration by excessive heat have been quite common with both men and beast.
August 8, 1878
Local Correspondence - Sparland
Jesse Tarbill, formerly a resident of this township, died at his home near West Jersey, Stark county, Tuesday of last week and was brought to the Sparland cemetery and buried on Wednesday at 2 pm.
On Thursday evening of last week we received tiding of the death of George Muirhead of Chicago. He was brought to Lacon his former home and was buried on Friday last by the Odd Fellows of which he was a member. He leaves a wife and two little girls to mourn his departure.
August 15, 1878
At Polo, Ogle county, August 12, Nathaniel Perley, aged 76 years, father of Postmaster P. S. Perley of this city.
Nathaniel Perley, the father of Postmaster P. S. Perley, died at Polo, Ogle county, on Monday morning, after a not very long illness. The excessive heat of the summer, and his advanced age contributed to aggregate the disorder that ended his life on earth. He was originally from Maine. The past few years he has resided at Polo with a daughter, Mrs. Carlos Herrick, who formerly was a resident of this place (Henry). Early in the summer he came to visit his son in Henry, where he remained until within a couple of weeks of his death. Father Perley was one of God's noblemen; while in the world he was devoted to the used and excellencies of life, did his part, in his own humble way, for the good of those about him, and at a ripe old age, was "gathered unto his fathers." Mr. and Mrs. Perley and his daughter Anna, were at the burial on Tuesday at Polo.
Died in this city, Aug. 12, a cholera infantum Johnnie, aged 18 months, 8 days, son of M. P. and Ary K. Dilley.
August 15, 1878
Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Dilley buried their darling baby boy yesterday. It is a trial to part with these buds of hopeful promise. We sympathize with this stricken family in their bereavement.
August 15, 1878
Died in this township, Aug. 12, infant child of Lonrat and Ottillia Merdian, aged three weeks.
In this township, Aug. 7, Josephine Agnes, aged three months, daughter of Charles and Margeret Scheier.
Near Lacon, Aug. 5, Mrs. Emily Judson, a daughter of the late Col. Strawn.
At Wenona, August 6, Kittie, aged 11 months, daughter of Jerry and Catharine Cain.
At Yates City, Aug. 8, of old age, J. B. Coykendall, aged about 82, father of Mrs. E. George Green of Whitefield.
August 22, 1878
Died in this city, August 17, James Carpenter, aged about 33 years.
James Carpenter, fireman on the Great Eagle, died here last Saturday. He was overcome by the heat in Peoria some time ago which was unfortunate circumstance. Attended with not taking proper care of himself led to the results that proved fatal. His family had just gone to Kansas to his parents when he was taken down. Had he lived he was to follow them this fall. He was taken care of by his sistes-in-laws, the Morbey sisters, during his sickness, where he died. Rev. B. Edminston officiated at the funeral.
August 22, 1878
Died in this city, August 20, at the residence of her son-in-law Serick Fox, Mrs. Susan, aged 72 years, wife of the late Archibald McVicker.
August 29, 1878
Died in this city, Aug. 29, Anna, aged 1 year, 14 days, infant daughter of Frederick and Dora Werner.
In Whitefield, Aug. 18, at the residence of his son, Ira Torry, of paralysis, Nicholas Torrey, aged 86 years, 16 days.
In Lacon, Aug. 19, of brain fever, Bertie, aged 2 years, son of James and Elizabeth Osburn.
Near Wenona, Aug. 13, Mrs. Ellen McNamara, aged 67 years, mother of Mrs. Patrick McGrath.
Margaret Snyder
Taken From the Henry Republican
September 5, 1878
Died in this city, at the residence of her son-in-law, Solomon Noll, Mrs. Margaret Snyder, aged 77 years, 11 months and 15 days.
Death of Three "Old Settlers"
The ranks of the old settlers are being thinned fast. One by one they are
being gathered to their rest. We give below the names of three whom the
inexorable reaper has called away. Coming here at the early settlement of
the country, their lies were full of trials and privations, but nobly pushing
on through them all, they attained to an honored old age, universally respected
and esteemed.
We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of an aged resident of Henry, Mrs. Margaret Snyder, which took place at the residence of her son-in-law, Solomon Noll, on Thursday, Aug. 29. Margaret Koop was born in Elizabethtown, Lancaster county, Penn., Sept. 14, 1800. She was married to Abraham Snyder, Sept. 18, 1829, at the place of her birth. This union was blessed with six children, four daughters, Mrs. H. J. Grawburg and Mrs. S. Noll of this city, and Mrs. Andrew Hutchinson of Portland, Maine, yet survive her. In 1850 the family moved west and settled in Henry. A year later Mrs. Snyder was called upon to mourn the untimely death of her husband, who was drowned in Sandy Creek in the winter of 1831 (1851?). Since then she has continued to reside in Henry. For the last 17 years, she has been a member of her son-in-law, Solomon Noll's family. Here, during all these years, she had a most excellent home, where she was cared for with tender and praiseworthy solicitude. For five years previous to her death she was troubles with sickness, so that when death came, he appeared to her with no grim visage, but was welcomed as the harbinger of a dearer and happier life. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, which she adorned with life-long consistency and devotion, having joined that body when 15 years old. The funeral services were performed on Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m. and were conducted by Rev. E. H. Baker assisted by Rev. E. C. Wayman. The address by Rev. Baker, based Is. 3-10, is spoken of as a fitting tribute to the long and eventful life of the deceased.
John Locke
Taken From the Henry Republican
September 5, 1878
Died at his residence, in this city, Sept. 2, John Locke, in the 76th year of his age.
Death of Three "Old Settlers"
The ranks of the old settlers are being thinned fast. One by one they are
being gathered to their rest. We give below the names of three whom the
inexorable reaper has called away. Coming here at the early settlement of
the country, their lies were full of trials and privations, but nobly pushing
on through them all, they attained to an honored old age, universally respected
and esteemed.
The deceased was born in Barrington, N. H., December 11, 1802. He was married to Catharine Tucker, March 2, 1832, with whom he lived 16 years, leaving a family of seven children at her death. Of this number three are living. In October 1850, Mr. Locke was married to Mrs. Hannah Locke, who survives him. Since 1850 the deceased has lived in Henry and vicinity with the exception of five years sojourn in Minnesota. He was rigidly honest in business, always paying and exacting to the last penny; upright in character, sociable in private life. To be conscious of duty with him was to act; not write out faults, "no man is perfect, no not one." Always reverential and devout; yet not a member of any church, until listening to the "story of the cross: and the goodness of God, as the life giving and healing words fell from the lips of his beloved pastor, the Rev. J. S. Glendenning, his heart softened, Christ entered in, and he became an active christian man. His virtues were known best to his family and intimate friends, who will ever cherish them with fond memories. Thus has passed away a life filled with sunshine and shadow; the sunshine growing brighter as the sands of life slowly ran out. Funeral obsequies will take place this morning at the Congregational church, Rev. John S. Glendenning will officiate, assisted by Rev. E. C. Wayman.
Nicholas Torry
Taken From the Henry Republican
September 5, 1878
Death of Three "Old Settlers"
The ranks of the old settlers are being thinned fast. One by one they are
being gathered to their rest. We give below the names of three whom the
inexorable reaper has called away. Coming here at the early settlement of
the country, their lies were full of trials and privations, but nobly pushing
on through them all, they attained to an honored old age, universally respected
and esteemed.
Nicholas Torrey was born August 2, 1792, and died Aug. 18, 1878, at the residence of his son, (Ira Torrey) in Saratoga township, Marshall county, Illinois. His native place was Rensselaer county, New York, where he grew to manhood, and at the age of 22 was married to Miss Letitia Deyoe. They raised a family of 13 children, all of whom were living at the time of his death. Mother Torrey preceeded him to the better land six years and one month. Father Torrey experienced religion when 17 years of age, and soon joined the M. E. church, of which he ever remained a consistent and useful member; he occupied the position of class leader and steward for 45 years; and though never possessed of an abundance of this world's goods, yet he was laying up treasurers in heaven "where moth and rust doth not corrupt and where thieves do not break through nor steal". For several years he was an invalid and perfectly helpless, during which trying time he was cared for by his son. He has gone to his reward. May all his children try so to live that they may meet their father and mother on the other shore, there to part no more, but make an unbroken family forever.
September 5, 1878
Died at Winfield Kansas, Aug. 23, of billious fever, Samuel Ruff, aged 21 years, 5 months and 25 days, formerly of Whitefield township.
September 5, 1878
LaPrairie
After a painful sickness of nine weeks Mrs. Robert Trumbull closed her eyes upon all things earthy at half past two o'clock on Sabbath afternoon, September 1st. An affectionate and faithful wife and mother. A kind and sympathetic neighbor has gone to her rest. In a quiet and unobtrusive way she strewed her pathway through life with deeds of live, and kindness, that endeared her to all who knew her. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn in bitterness of heart, the irreparable loss of wife and mother …….. Mrs. Trumbull has been for many years a devoted member of the U. P. church …… The funeral service was held at the U. P. church on Monday at 4 p.m. and was largely attended; the sermon by the pastor of the U. P. church, Rev. H. H. Houston was very appropriate and full of hope and comfort to the bereaved family.
September 12, 1878
At Lacon, Aug. 22, Edward L. Turner, aged 65 years, a resident of Lacon 14 years.
Near Wenona, Aug. 29, at Dr. Perry's Edward K., aged 10 months, son of B. K. and Fannie Kelick.
Mrs. Mary Anna Weis
September 12, 1878
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in Whitefield township, Aug. 26, at the residence of her son, Edmond Weis, of heart disease, Mrs. Mary Ann Weis, aged 72 years.
Mrs. Mary Anna Weis was buried from the German Catholic church in this city, Aug. 28th. For some years she had been living with her son Edmund in Whitefield, where she died. She was quite an aged woman, having filled life's fitful mission, reaching the ripe old age of three score years and ten. She was born in Bavaria, Germany, and married there, but had been a resident of Marshall county 26 years, and a widow 20 years. Her children, Edmund Weis and Mrs. Alex. Doelzer, reside here and two sons in Nebraska. Her death was a surprise to her and her friends. She was a hale, hearty, robust woman. A hour before her death she drank a cup of coffee, and apparently was as well as ever she was. Without warning as it were, she dropped down in a chair, leaned her head over upon the pillow of a bed beside her, and was gone. She was a devout member of the Catholic church, and lived a consistent, christian life. The interment was in the Whitefield Catholic grave yard.
Local correspondents
A son of M. Dodds, of LaPrairie died last Saturday of Inflamation of the bowels. There is but little sickness in town at present. Some few cases of augue.
September 19, 1878
Died in this city, Sept. 15, infant child of William Bush.
In Whitefield, Sept. 18, of typhoid fever, Jane, aged 11 years, daughter of John and Agnes McFadyen.
September 19, 1878
Died in this city, September 16, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Jane Abigail, aged 47 years, wife of Mr. Bela A. Welton
Mrs. B. A. Welton
Mr. B. A. Welton buried his wife on Tuesday. Her death was occasioned by
typhoid fever, of which she had a very violent attack. Mr. Welton and son
were in Nebraska, when she was taken sick, and were telegraphed for, who
arrived at the earliest possible moment. Mrs. Welton was born in Yates county,
New York, in 1831, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Merritt of Bureau
county in this state. She married Mr. Welton in 1854, by whom were four children
born, but only one survives the mother. The funeral was held at St. John's
Episcopal church, on Tuesday forenoon, the rector, Rev. Mr. Chamberlain
officiating. A large number of mourning friends were present at the church
to pay the last offices of respect to the deceased. She was an estimable
wife, mother and neighbor, and warmly attached to a large circle of friends.
She was a member of the Baptist church and a devout person. The bereft have
the sympathy of the community in their sorrow. The following relatives of
the family were present at the obsequies: Stephen Merritt and wife and Dr.
Bishop and wife of Bloomington; L. C. Welton, wife and daughter of Henry
county.
September 26, 1878
Death of Mrs. A. M. Pool.
Died in this city, Sept. 24, of congestion, Ellen Gardiner, aged 49 years, wife of A. M. Pool.
Death has suddenly entered another of our christian households. At a quarter past one o'clock, on Tuesday morning, Ellen Gardiner, wife of Mr. A. M. Pool, passed quietly away from earth, leaving a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her unanticipated loss. She was born June 5th, 1829, at Yellow Springs, Ohio. Most of her life, however, was spent in the city of Columbus, where, at an early age, she professed her faith in Christ, and connected herself with the First Presbyterian church, at that time under the pastoral charge of Rev. James Hoge, D. D. This relation was very pleasantly and profitably continued by her, until the formation of the Westminster church in the same city. … After her married with Mr. Pool, however, she took up her residence in this city, and united with the First Presbyterian church. …… Appropriate funeral services were conducted, on Wednesday at two o'clock, in the First Congregational church, by the pastor, assisted by Rev. E. C. Wayman, while a large concourse of our citizens attested, by their presence and sympathy, the esteem in which whe was held by the community.
September 26, 1878
Died in Whitefield, Sept. 24, a cancer of the bowels, Carrie Edna, aged 4 months and 15 days, daughter of Joshua C. and Sarah J. Worley.
A babe of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Worley was buried yesterday. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. B. Edmiston, at the New Church house of worship, where a large nuber of weeping relatives and sympathizing friends gathered. A comforting sermon was preached from the words, "Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of God".
October 3, 1878
Our Correspondence - Lacon
A daughter of Capt. Henry Fisher, aged 7 years died Monday morning of croup and was buried on Tuesday. The funeral was very largely attended by relatives and friends.
October 10, 1878
Died in Steuben township, October 1 at the poor farm, of cancer of the stomach Jacob Weindeck of Lacon, aged 63 years.
October 10, 1878
In Wenona, September 27, of cholera infantum, Roy Southwell, aged 1 year, 9 months, 17 days, son of William J. and Flora S. McAlister
October 10, 1878
At Wenona, September 29, Mrs. Ellen Fay, aged about 65 years
October 10, 1878
Our Correspondents - Varna
Mordica Bane died the 25th alt. After suffering for 5 weeks with typhoid fever
October 24, 1878
Died in Ashland, Oregon, October 10, of consumption, Thomas M. Gale, husband of Clara Cook, daughter of the late Watson Cook of Henry. Mr. Gale was a printer and for some years edited a paper in Oregon.
November 7, 1878
Died at Wenona, October 19, Catherine, aged 52 years, 9 months, 22 days, wife of John Mooney.
November 7, 1878
October 28, infant son, aged 2 months of George and Margaret Studyvin.
November 7, 1878
At East Long Meadow, Mass., October 18, Josiah Hayward, age 80 years, 10 months, uncle of Mrs. George Burt, Jr., of this city.
November 14, 1878
George Wier, for many years an esteemed citizen of Lacon, died at his residence in Uniontown, Kansas, on Sunday, the 27th of October, of inflammation of the bowels. he was about 60 years of age, and came to Lacon in 1841, where he resided until about 1868 or 1870, when he went to Kansas, where he had accumulated a handsome property. He possessed many estimable qualities, was well informed, and was a man of more than average ability - Journal.
November 21, 1878
Died at Quincy, Greenwood county, Kansas, Nov. 6, of consumption, Amos Blossom, aged 38 years, 7 months, son of Hiram Blossom of Whitefield.
The Republican chronicles this week the death of Amos Blossom, son of Hiram Blossom of Whitefield, which took place in Kansas last week Thursday. Three years ago Amos received some internal injury, which induced hemorrhage, which it is supposed caused consumption. Mr. Blossom went to Kansas some eight years ago, and opened a farm. He had 240 acres of farm land, cattle and sheep, and was out of debt at the time of his death. He prospered in all his hands found to do. He leaves a wife to mourn his untimely death. His father left here yesterday for Kansas, and with Markus, who is out west, will settle up the affairs of the estate. Amos was an industrious man, a good farmer, genial and agreeable in disposition, and highly respected. His death, though expected, comes with sadness to all the friends, of which he has a large number here.
November 21, 1878
At Kewanee, Nov. 14, at the residence of his daughter Mrs. B. W. Pitzel, of diabetis, Jacob Combs, aged 81 years, 6 months, 10 days, formerly of Henry.
Jacob Combs was born in Hampshire county, Va., in the year 1797. He was married to Mrs. Sarah Edwards, May 19, 1817. Emigrated to Ohio, settling in Crawford county in 1830; lived there till the year 1851, when he moved to Marshall county, Illinois, where he lived many years. Much of the latter part of his life, might be said, he had no home to call his own, but wandered from palce to place among his children and other kind friends. In Ohio, Jacob combs united with the Episcopal Methodist church, and lived a useful member in that church for years after. Coming to this state he united with the Free Methodist people; his whole object was trying to lead souls to Christ. He was a strong believer in that perfect love which casteth out all fear. Was taken down on his sick bed Nov. 4, and died Nov. 14. He bore all his sufferings with christian grace; was not heard to murmur or complain, passing off without a struggle or a groan. His children that live in this state had the privilege to with him in his last moments; neighbors and friends were very kind and attentive in lending their assistance. Was laid away to rest in his long resting place on Friday, the 15th, in a beautiful lot in the cemetery in Wethersfield, Henry county, Illinois.
November 28, 1878
Our Correspondents - Lacon
We have had another sorrowful example of the criminal folly of the carrying of fire arms by those whose business does not require the use of such weapons. On Wednesday night of last week young William Pyle was at the residence of Mrs. John Jason, three or four miles northeast of Lacon. He and several members of the Jason family were engaged in a sham Indian fight, in which they made passes at each other with knives, revolvers, etc. In the sport, young Pyle pointed his revolver at George Jason and pulled the trigger, when the cartridge exploded; the ball glazing the jaw of young Jason and entering and lodging in his breast from which his right arm immediately became paralyzed, and from which he died on Thursday evening. Young Jason was about 22 years of age, and a sober, industrious young man, and was possessed of an uncommonly kind and generous heart. His untimely death is deeply regretted by the whole community. Although the tragedy was unquestionably the result of an accident, yet young Pyle is justly censured in unmeasured terms by the whole community, as it is said that the revolver had other charges in it at the time of the accident, which although perhaps unknown to young Pyle, the fact that he used it without knowing that it was not loaded, was to use the mildest term the grossest piece of criminal carelessness. Our personal safety is of too vital importance to us to admit of our being constantly kept in jeopardy by having loaded revolvers flourished in our faces upon every corner. …. In this case the father of young Pyle, who is a very worthy man, and deeply feels the sorrow of this accident, has the sympathy of the whole communtiy, but the boy has not and does not deserve it.
November 28, 1878
Our Correspondents - Lacon
A. McKeon, who had been engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in Lacon for many years, died at St. Louis, Mo., on the 15th inst., after several weeks sickness. His remains were brought home for interment, and was followed to the grave by one of the largest processions ever witnessed in Lacon. The loss of Mr. McKeon is and will be deeply felt by this community, as he was one of our most honorable and upright businessmen. No man in this place has ever borne a fairer name for honesty and integrity in his business relations, and as a gentleman he was always most courteous, kind and obliging. His wife, in his death, loses the kindest of husbands, and his children a loving father, and as an intimate acquaintance of the deceased, your correspondent, with all others who know him, cannot but wish that he might have been long spared to us.
November 28, 1878
Our Correspondents - Lacon
Old Mrs. Wiley whose husband died a couple of months since, died in Lacon on last Friday.
November 28, 1878
At St. Louis, November 20, of neuralgia of the heart, William G. H. Becker, aged 55 years, brother of F. S. Becker and Mrs. H. W. Mateer of Henry.
Mrs. Catharine Harney
November 28, 1878
Taken From the Henry Republican (Courtesy Kandi Anderson
McLaney)
In Saratoga Township, November 23, at the residence of her son Edmond, of
old age, Catherine, aged 78 years, wife of the late William Harney
Mrs. Catherine Harney, the mother of the Harney brothers, died on Saturday at her son Edmonds in Saratoga township and was buried on Monday in the cemetery below this city. The funeral services were held at the house and conducted by Reverend Father Powers of Lacon. A very large concourse of friends followed the remains to its last resting place. Mrs. Harney has lived a useful life having raised a large family, several of the sons being among our most prosperous and wealthier citizens. She was a woman of many excellent qualities and her memory is embalmed in the hearts of a large circle of friends.
December 5, 1878
Died at Brookland, NY, November 27, at the residence of her son-in-law, Lloyd W. Barry, 1110 Pacific street, Anne Burt, aged 79 years, wife of the late, Gabriel F. Mott and sister of George Burt, Sr. and Mrs. Sara S. Minier of Whitefield.
December 12, 1878
Died in Henry township, Dec. 9, suddenly Fridolin Troendley, aged 68 years 3 months.
Mr. F. Troendley of this township, died suddenly on Monday morning of typhoid pneumonia. He was born in the dukedom of Baden, Germany. He came to Lacon about 40 years ago, and lived there some two years, marrying in the meantime Mary N. Herr, whose parents resided in Black Partridge township, Woodford county. He then moved to Henry, buying the place upon which he died. This he bought of Valentine Weis at the congress price $1.25, which he improved with his own hands and made it "blossom as the rose". His family consisted of wife, three sons and three daughters, five whom are now married and have families. One daughter, the wife of Mr. A. C. Weis, is a resident of this city (Henry). Two sons and a daughter reside in Iroquois county. His son Frank and his family and an unmarried daughter reside on the home place. All very useful and worthy citizens. Father Troendley was a quiet gentleman, unostentatious in dress or manner, but one possessing character, influence and esteem in the circle in which he moved. He was honest, industrious, and a very kind neighbor. He was a member of the German Catholic church and a devout worshipper. The funeral yesterday, held at the church, was very large, attesting in no small degree the esteem in which he was held by a large circle.
December 12, 1878
Our Correspondence - Sparland
Mrs. Hoadley, wife of Little Ned, the famed fortune teller, died of typhoid fever, Sunday night last and was buried Tuesday. She leaves four little children to the cold charities of the world.
December 19, 1878
Died in this city, Dec. 16, of croupal diphtheria Hannibal Hamlin Bell, aged 7 years, son of Mrs. Mary Bell.
December 19, 1878
In Henry, Dec. 14, of pneumonia, Sampson Rowe, aged about 62 years.
Sampson Rowe, another of the first settlers of the west side of Marshall county, was gathered to his fathers on Saturday night of last week, and on Monday laid away to rest beside the ashes of his second wife and her first husband, on the place where he died - the Charles Nock farm, tow miles south of this city. Mr. Rowe had been suffering from enlargement of the heart for some years and was feeble, but his sudden death was caused by pneumonia, he being sick but a few days. Mr. Rowe was an Englishman who came to this country when quite a young man. He opened the farm now owned by E. Mohler in Whitefield; here he built a cabin, and at one time had the best peach orchard on the prairie. He was married three times - first to Miss Emiline Thompson, by whom he had several children; the second wife was Mrs. Charles Nock, and the bereaved widow was Mrs. William Thompson. It is said he had the first wagon owned in Whitefield. Mr. Rowe was a good citizen, neighbor, husband, father and friend. He devoted his life to the raising of small fruit, in which he took great pleasure. His children reside in Missouri, where he lived some years. Rev. C. David officiated at the funeral, the house being filled.
December 19, 1878
In Northumberland, N. Y., Nov. 20, of typhoid fever, Jonathan R. Deyoe, aged 48, a former resident of Whitefield township.
December 26, 1878
Died in Saratoga township, Dec. 18, of Bright's disease of the kidneys, John Noyes, aged 50 years, 8 months, 15 days.
Mr. John Noyes of Saratoga township died on Wednesday last. His illness was Bright's disease of the kidneys, of which he has been a sufferer two years and upwards. He has occupied the farm where he died over 20 years, and might be reckoned with the first settlers of that township. He was a gentleman in its true sense, and dealt justly with every man. It might truthfully be said of him that he hardly had an enemy in the world. He was a hospitable, obliging, kindly in all his ways, a good neighbor, and an upright man. He was a Protestant Methodist in faith and a worthy, sincere christian. He leaves a wife and two children, who are bereft by his death.
December 26, 1878
At Lacon, Nov. 30, Robert W. McMurtrie, aged 59 years, uncle of L. C. McMurtrie, Esq., of Lacon.
December 26, 1878
At Marshalltown, Iowa, Dec. 21, after a short illness, Charles A. Stevens, aged 32 years, late of Lacon, son of Mr. Phineas Stevens, and brother of the wife of Judge W. J. Fort.
The death of Charles Stevens, late of Lacon, took place at Marshalltown, Iowa, Saturday last. Mr. Stevens was one of the heaviest men of Marshall county, weighing over 200 pounds. He was a jovial fellow, had lots of warm friends, and will be mourned by a host of those who revered and loved him, when they learn of his early demise.