Veteran shoe dealer Andrew Fiedler dies after long illness
After a weeks long struggle with catarrh of the stomach the veteran Champaign county shoe dealer Andrew Fiedler died Saturday at age 67. Born in Bavaria in 1834 he came to America in 1858 and built a family and business with his son Otto. Survived by wife Anna Barbara Renz and five children he was a devout Catholic and long respected member of the community. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church followed by burial in Calvary cemetery.
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Andrew Fiedler
Peoria
Henry
Henry Watercott Sr
Otto
Anna Barbara Renz
George
Chicago
Frank
William
Frank Krenz
Joseph
Fiedler
Lona Goodmen
Mary Schwartz
Jacob, Hammel
Champaign County
St Mary’s Catholic Church
L. Zumbuebl
Calvary Cemetery
Dr P B Jacobs Dies After Prolonged Illness in Henry
Funeral set for Dr Phenecel Bishop Jacobs in Aledo Mercer county with escort by Henry Knights of Pythias lodge. Obituary notes his dentistry career, migration from Mercer to Henry, marriage to a woman from Aledo, and adoption of Robert Lowry. Also brief notice of Mrs Jasper W Brown funeral in California with service at the M church and burial at Sugar Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Jacobs
Phenecel Bishop Jacobs
C. E. Smith
Henry
Aledo
Robert Lowry
Eureka 8 Kings
Ark
Mercer County
Robert
Henry Lodge Knights of Pythias
R. F. Burt
C. J. Smith
Main Street
Beloved Mrs Brown Dies After Illness at Home
The article recounts Mrs Brown dying in her sleep after heart disease with her husband notified by nurses. It praises her character as wife mother daughter sister and friend and notes a lengthy list of floral tributes from family and friends across San Fernando Cal and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Brown
California
John Blackburn
Gates
Ed. L. Brown
San Fernando
Cal
Carrie Torrey
May Malcom
Jalla Jillies
M. A. Byron
Los Angeles
H. J. Gregory
J. O. Hill
Jennie
Ida Higgins
Samuel Clift
Death of John H. Deininger and Patrick Tumney
John H. Deininger born January 28 1827 in Lebanon County Pa married Caroline Zimmerman in 1851. He died February 7 1902 at Florid Indiana aged 75 years 9 days with funeral at Florid Presbyterian Church. Patrick Tumney an old Henry County resident born near Cork Ireland died about age 77 after living with his son John. He leaves two children John and Mrs Thomas Fox.
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John H. Deininger
John Henry Deininger
Lebanon County
Caroline M. Zimmerman
Putnam County
Til
Florid
Presbyterian Church
J. T. Bliss
Deininger
Patrick Tumney
Henry
County Cork
Ireland
Cork
John
Thomas Fox
Bradford
Chautauqua Circle Meets at Miss Miriam Locke’s Home
The Chautauqua Circle enjoyed an evening program hosted by Miss Miriam Locke. Miss Linse led current events discussion on Philippine tariff and other topics, followed by studies of Imperial Germany and American diplomacy, with next meeting hosted by Mrs Geo Helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Locke
Linse
Germany
New York
Geo Helper
Mr Wheeler Cures Rheumatism With Pain Balm
Winter 1898 left Mr Wheeler lame in joints and body. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm from first application he recovered and worked steadily all year. Northwood, N. Y. Sold by Dr Powell.
Fitch's Laundry Ad Offers Dyeing and Cleaning Services
Fitch's Laundry invites new customers with special attention to all classes of laundry work. Dyeing and cleaning services available through Schaefer as agent. Telephone 120.
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Fitch
Schaefer
Public Sale Set for Real Homestead in Milo Township
A public sale is scheduled for the Real homestead in Milo township on Thursday February 20. The advertisement notes the sale event and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Township
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Social and Debates
The last regular Woman's Club session at Mrs A K Tullis home opened at 3 pm with 41 members present and guests from Henry and Des Moines. The agenda included by law changes, a Bayliss lecture tribute, artistic papers by Mrs Jenks with lace and art, musical interludes by Nina Nelson and Paul Jones, and discussions on General Federation dues. The program also featured reminiscences on Indian captivity relics, a Des Moines clubTalk by Miss Bowen, and chafing dish socials plus readings and essays on art in home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Educational Department
Bayliss
W.H. Jones
Mary i, Hiltebrant
8. O. Hendrick
Mesdames Andrews
Powers
Miss Kellogg
George Zeller
Department of Art
Evelyn E. Jones
Marshall Downey
Anna Burt Jenks
Jones
Paul Jones
Clara Genevra Willams
J. J. Parry
Henry
M & Church
Rey Tullis
Parry
Mary L. Hildebrant
Apin
Kate
Hildebrant
Ihrig
Dewey
Williams
Kellogg
Locke
Granbury
Bobby
Burt
Mariam Locke
Misses Dunaway
Ottawa
Thing
Zella Kellogg
R L Campbell
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Jasper W. Brown
Santa Fe
A. K. Tullis
Klellan
Harry
Messrs Hill
Dorsey
Waber
Sugar Grove Cemetery
Eub
Ethelda A. Blackburn Brown
Auglaze Co
Ohio
J. A
M. Blackburn
Illinois
Whitefield Township
Clarence Brown
Sugar Grove
P. Brereton
L. B. Cook
John Lowe
Herrn
Paul Muller
R. G. Mercer
James H. Ray
Wm J. ‘Taylor
Joan Kane
Clara G. Williams
Western Avenue
Grace Shrig
Wooster
King of Wooster
Dunaway
Alfred Dunaway
Bruce Williams
Venona
Robert Curtis
Galva
C Be, Burter
Pekin
Ben L. Vail
Floyd Monier
Church Notes
Woman’s Guild of the Episcopal Church
W. H. Steyer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev Tullis
The
Christian Church
Hatcher
M. E. Church
Landenberger
New Church
Edna Powers
T L Jones
Reading U Circle
Chester Bidwell
L. G. Landenberger
J.N. Fawcett
Knoxville
St Albans School
Fawcett
Miss Powers
Eld Wray
Ichols
Putnam
Christ
Presbyterian
Jesus Christ
Charley Meier
Campbell
Jesus
Rey Campbell
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