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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
2
The Republican announces a new rule requiring all advertisement changes to be submitted on Wednesday for Thursday noon press. This change aims for earlier delivery to subscribers, with liberal advertisers urged to respond.
John Cowan Townsend, age 76, died at his Henry home on April 20 1893. A veteran of the 47th Illinois he served as mayor, school board member and Henry Bridge Co. vice president. Funeral services were held April 23 at M E B Church with Lookout Mountain Post GAR and Relief Corps in honor guard. Burial followed at the local cemetery with volleys fired and prayers by Rev. Woolley. He leaves a widow, four children and several siblings. Townsends born Oct 10 1816 in New York. married Jan 29 1837 to Bessie Merrill. lived decades in Marshall and Henry counties. His death marks a major community loss.
Obituary and funeral notices honor Captain John C Townsend a Peoria Civil War captain who served in 47th Illinois Infantry from 1861 and led estate settlements in later years. Resolutions from Lookout Mountain Post Henry City Council and Henry Bridge Company praise his military service civic leadership and charitable work.
A daughter was born at Hennepin on April 13 to merchant W E Bode. A son weighed 210% pounds to Lewis Whitaker in the same month.
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