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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1883
Page
4
The issue reviews Peoria business, notes Gambetta’s death, and reports on tile makers in Springfield. It covers local misfortune from a Peoria barn accident, a Streator shooting death, school achievements, parish ordinations, and Lookout Mountain Post installation with community events and ads for local merchants.
The last will of Aba Borah M Davis widow of the late Robert Davis was executed and probated in 1882. The will names beneficiaries including Sophia L Mur, Mary K Humphrey, Jacob L Fetter, William Fetter, Maria Guyer, Laura Flag, Marte Gayer, and charities to Episcopal and First Presbyterian churches. It sets trusts of 10000 for church use and directs investments in U.S. bonds, with semiannual payments to church trustees. A codicil dated 1881 adjusts legacies to Dr OC Davis, Mrs Charles Davis, and others.
Marriages noted in Stratty and Honnepin districts with ceremonies at the city hotel and St Joseph's church. Couples include Monroe and Frank Cammerhorn. Longman and Bridget Finnegan. Boyle and Mae L Danley of Hennepin. Clergy: Rev Wintuth, Rev Thomas Quiley, Rev Barratt, Rev Downing.
At Whitefield Corners on Nov 6, Phebe V. Hoagland widow of Henry V. Hoagland died after a long illness in her 75th year. She was mother to Calvin Hoagland and sister to Mrs. P. Hummer, both formerly of Henry.
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