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January 4, 1883
Taken From the Henry Republican
At Griggstown, N. J., Nov. 6, of pneumonia, Phebe Williamson, wife of the late Henry V. Hoagland, in the 75th year of her age, mother of J. Calvin Hoagland, and sister of Mrs. J. P. Hummer, both formerly of Henry.
March 22, 1883
Taken From the Henry Republican
Died in this city, March 22, of congestion of the lungs, Mabel Clara, 15 months 7 days, daughter of David H. and Sarah Amanda Anderson.
In this city, March 16, after a protracted illness, Martha Elizabeth, 21 years, 6 months 15 days, youngest daughter of John C. Moodey.
In this city, March 21, of paralysis, Elizabeth F., 51 years 11 month, 23 days, wife of Mr. R. E. Hills, the grocer.
Death of Mrs. Hills
Yesterday afternoon the crape on the door announced that Mrs. R. E. Hills
had passed the portals to the inner life. On Sunday last Mr. and Mrs. Hills
occupied the accustomed seat at the Presbyterian church. After reaching home
and taking a seat at the stove, Mrs. Hills was stricken with paralysis, the
entire right side being affected. Dr. Kalb who resided in an adjoining house,
was immediately summoned, who pronounced the case critical. Mrs. Hills lingered
until yesterday about one o’clock when gently, without a struggle or
the perceptible movement of a muscle, mortality put on immortality.
Elizabeth T. Owens was born in Ontario county, N. Y., March 29, 1831, but was taken to Seneca while an infant, where she was educated, and where she was married to Mr. R. E. Hills in 1849. They afterwards moved to St. Charles in this state, where Mr. Hills was engaged in business for 10 years, leaving there and locating in Henry in August 1865, where since they have resided, Mr. Hills doing a successful business. Mrs. Hills was a woman of rare mental gifts. She had a genius for books and fancy work, and her home abounds with myriads of novelties of her handiwork. She had a passion for rare plants and flowers, and at the time of her death had the care of about 200 pots, many of them valuable, a number being in bloom, to adorn the bier of their stricken owner. She united with the Presbyterian church of Henry some years ago, and was greatly interested in all that pertained to the church. Her Christian faith and trust was her support in her last hours on earth. Always loveable, she enjoyed a large acquaintance, who will condole sincerely and feelingly with Mr. Hills in his desolation and sore bereavement.
The funeral is appointed at the house on Friday at 2 o’clock p.m., Rev. L. O. Thompson officiating. Interment at Henry cemetery.
The Henry Republican
September 6, 1883
Died at Winfield, Kan., Aug. 19, of cholera infantum, Minnie Elmira, 7 months, daughter of William and Melinda Guyer, formerly of Henry.
Died at Pinos Altos, New Mexico, Aug. 19, Mrs. Carrie M., wife of John W. Taber, formerly of this city.
Daniel Wright
The Henry Republican
September 6, 1883 - Wenona
Daniel Wright died last Friday evening and was buried on Sunday. An autopsy was held and it was found that he died of cancer of the stomach. The funeral procession was the largest that has been seen for many years. Mr. Wright was one of the few men that commanded universal respect, and wherever known, all through life, he always had a host of friends.
The Wenona Index
September 13, 1883 - Obituary
Daniel Wright was born near Columbus, OH, May 5, 1823. In the fall of 1844, he moved to Marshall county. He was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Stateler, January 11, 1849. He removed to Ramsey, Ill., where on February 4, 1875, his wife died leaving 3 daughters, Hester, Josephine and Emma. October 18, 1880, he came to Wenona and on November 2, of the same year was married to Mrs. Mary McAdam. He was a good man having made a profession of faith in Christ in early life, he ever strived to be his faithful follower. He united with the M. E. Church, and was highly esteemed by his brethern. He loved his church and loved his Savior, and found him precious in his last sickness and in the dying hour. On the occasion of his funeral, the church was filled to overflowing. Rev. C. Springer, an old friend and pastor, preached and a few remarks were made by the present pastor G. W. Burns. A large number accompanied the remains to the cemtery. May each reader of this sketch say in his heart: "let me died the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."
Elizabeth Marnane
November 20, 1885
Taken From the Henry Republican (Courtesy Kandi Anderson
McLaney)
EXERPTS
Elizabeth Marnane, beautiful 18 year old daughter of the late Michael Marnane, of consumption.