Obituary of Joseph Schick a German American Citizen
Joseph Schick born April 15 1840 in Boden Bavaria died April 18 1904 at his Henry Illinois home at 5 30 am after a sudden illness. He arrived in America in 1854 lived in Mt Palatine Putnam County and later settled in Henry. He married Veronica Bickerman on April 23 00 and had eight children Willia Edward Vernon Henry Joseph Frederick Anna Magella Bertha Aloysius with Henry predeceasing him. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church April 20 featured Requiem High Mass and speeches in German and English. Schick served as street commissioner alderman and active community leader and left a $2000 fund for his family through the Western Catholic Union. He was noted for cement work including blocks and walks and contributed to St Marys church and local civic life.
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Iife
Cyprus
Heavenly Father
Schick
Boden
Bavaria
Germany
Henry
Tmf Bchtek
America
Peru
Mt Palatine
Putnam County
M —Inneas
Veronica Bickerman
Willia
Edward Vernon
Henry Joseph
Frederick J
Anna K
Magella
Bertha
Geo H. Doty
Aloysius Wyard
St Marya Catholic Church
Father Zumbuehl
Father Gerhardy
Ottawa
John Miller
St Bede College
E. J. Kilery
St Josephs Church
Fr Zumbuehl
Fr Euler
Zombuebl
Mr Schick
Christ
WCCU
Ir Gerhardy
St Mary's Church
Thie City
Pullbenrere
W.C.L
Messre
Frank Kae
Michael Vaever
Conrad Schwarts
Peter Merdian
Adolph Klein
Joseph Bagner
Wocol
Carpattons
Gerhards Roses
Mre
Mies Lobmailler
Ne Lachadode
Enge Carter Petiens
Smeltzly Lee
Fred Jink
Chicago
Ek Theodore Lekerman
Cy —Edrantonn
Peoria
Ieatin
Illes
George H. Dysart
St Mary's
Bureau
Western Catholic Union
Death of Lz Woodward Aged Youth In Henry County
Yesterday morning Lz Woodward a young resident of Henry County died after a fall at school and a prolonged illness. He was 17 or 18 and the son of Chester Woodward a carpenter. He attended public school, was well liked by teachers and pupils, and had shown improvement after medical treatment though lingering complications followed a fall injuries.
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Lz Woodward
Chester Woodward
Elay
Isa
Hense
Henry Bout
Mre Carpenter
Senator Fort of Lacon Seeks Illinois Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Senator Robert B. Fort of Lacon Marshall county aims for the Republican State convention in May to win the lieutenant governor nomination. The piece traces Fort's lineage and long public service from Lacon mayor to state senator, noting his family’s deep political ties and his role in the Spanish American War cavalry unit.
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Robert B. Fort
Lacon
Marshall County
Thatton
Tilinois
Senator Kort
Robert Boal
Senate
Lincoln
United States
Congress
Ebuto
Sixteenth
Illustrious Fort Seeks Illinois Lieutenant Governor Post
The piece commends Senator Fort for eight years in the Illinois Senate and his fitness for Lieutenant Governor. It praises his legislative experience, public affairs knowledge, and steady character, arguing his renomination would bolster Democratic strength in Central Illinois and support a capable executive.
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Col Young
Senator Fort
Senate
Illinois
Boer_ Fortis
Funeral held for local figure with church aid and cemetery burial
The funeral was conducted at a house near Pavillon Park with Rev D. S. McCown officiating. Many flowers adorned the mark et as songs were sung. Interment followed at Henry Cemetery. Prominent locals, pastors, and young people who were tailors supported the service during a strenuous winter that kept him indoors and prostrated for three weeks.
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Pavillon Park
D. 5. McCown
Henry Cemetery
Death notices list Holmes Morrison and Mrs Glover
Holmes Morrison reports the death of Aaron Dellenbaugh a former Henry resident found on a Kansas farm burial in Anthony age about 65 he left a widow and several grown children noted as a good man in prayer. Mrs Grant Glover near Magiclis died April gastritis at 23 1 16 funeral Saturday 2 30 Rev J Y Johnson officiating she was Nellie Phillips wife of Abner Phillips of Magnolia and leaves husband and relatives.
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Holmes Morrison
Dellenbaughi
Anthony
Kaneas
Aaron Dellenbaugh
Henry
Joseph Merdian
W. D. Horrom
W.G Boyder
Wycening
Grant Glover
Magiclis
Rev. J. Y Johnson
Nellie Louvisa Phillips
Abner Phillips
Magnolia
Deaths of George McCoy and Local Residents
Postal notice reports the death of George McCoy who married in Chicago and was buried at Oakwood beside his mother. It also notes the death of William V. Wood, a Civil War veteran, and Mrs John F P Stout of Lacon, with brief funeral details and family ties.
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George McCoy
Chicago
Oakwood
Samuel McCoy
Henry
George
Samuel
Wenthworth Ave
William V. Wood
Lacon
Jeff Davis
Irginville
Co B
Ith
Michigan Cavalry
John FP
Stout
ET Rts
World’s Fair News Notes highlight exhibitors across cities
Colorado prepares displays for the World’s Fair with mounted elk and other curios. New York’s Metropolitan District Cricket League to send a team. Philadelphia ships a mint to illustrate counting. Hamburg Place School Newark exhibits a pile driver. Chippewa County Wisconsin and Richmond Indiana host educational and sanitary displays. Fruit booths and a large Los Angeles concession hint at brisk sales while Death Valley borax is shown in a long wagon train. Japan’s tiny ancient trees captivate visitors. Six month sharp shooter contests are planned by St Louis Sharpshooters. The German First Royal Marine Band, seven feet tall members, performs a 1600 piece repertoire. Julius Krenz returns to Peoria after Waterloo stint. Frank Garlin buys and renovates a home on School Street. Envelopes for mailing purposes offered.
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Colorado
Metropolitan District Cricket League
New York
Philadelphia
Hamburg Place School
Newark
N.J
Te Public Schools
Chippewa Walls
Wis
Palace of Education
Richmond
Indiana
Bt Louis Fruit House
Death Valley
Cal
Japan
St Louis
Royal Marine Band
Germany
18th District Federation of Women's Clubs Meets in Chillicothe
The 18th meeting of the 16th District Federation of Women's Clubs convenes in Chillicothe on Tuesday and Wednesday May 8 and 9 starting at 10 80 a.m. Mrs J E Jones of Henry presides with Mrs Carrie Parker of Peoria secretary. Led by reports on education civic improvement and club credentials the program includes an addresses on welcome opportunities and art in home decoration plus music and a civic talk by Dan Sheen. The meeting continues Wednesday with committee reports roll call delegates election of officers and official board meeting.
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Federation of Woman's Clubs
Chillicothe
Mre J. BE. Jones
Henry
Mra Carrie
Parker
Peoria
Mra L. A. Wood
Lacon
Mra
M. M. Peckham
Princeton
Delia Miller
Maud C. Hessler
Chicago
Chillicothe Soloists
Ida Weacott
Miriam
Marshall and
Putnamounty
Evelyn E, Jones
Lucy B
Foster
Emma KR. Straw
Marshall County
Swindler
Putnam County
Julia BE
Edwards
Audubon Committee
Mary L. Locke
Commemorative plans mark Hamilton death centennial
President Sheridan of the Hamilton club of Chicago proposes nationwide commemorations for Alexander Hamilton on the 12th of July, the 100th anniversary of his death. James R. Parsons Jr is named U S consul general to Mexico City, replacing A D Barlow. The U S Supreme Court extends testimony deadline in Missouri v Illinois over Chicago drainage canal actions. Rev Dr Gunusalaus of Chicago will give the Invocation at the World’s Fair opening on April 30. J H Jones reports a brief Canton trip with church attendance in Peoria. The Republican office advertises envelopes for sale and subscription notices.
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Alexander Hamilton
Sheridan
Hamilton Club
Chicago
Missour
Illinois
Mississippi
Gunusaulus
Armour Institute of Technology
Exposition Company
J. H. Jones
Canton
Peoria
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Mri
Tere
Julius Krenz
Waterloo
Iowa
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Frank Krenz
Frank Garlin
School Street
Bernard Yaeger
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