Tragic Self-Destruction Shocks Henry Illinois
Thomas Vogelsang born New York January 9 1854 dies by suicide at Vogelsang Bros grocery in Henry Illinois April 29 1904 age 60. The tragedy at his store follows a courtly life as a husband father and community worker. The obituary notes his long service in the Henry Fire Department and Woodmen of America and records a coroner's verdict that death resulted from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the temple.
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Thomas H. Vogelsaug
New York City
Henry
Ill
Thomas Vogelsang
Shainge Lg
Hannah Whitehall Smith
Doerry
Jesus
Thomas Vogelwang
Republican
Transcript
Peoria
Brooklyn
York
Thomas
Gavetta Reed
New York
Lanning
Maiunie
Inpa
Alta
Henry Camp
Maderno Woodmen of America
J. R. Paskell Foreman
G. T. Erdtman
C. Colebower
Theo Disosway
A. H. Green
R. F F. Burt
Thomas Vogelsaung
Harrington & Richards
Vogelsang Bros
Henry, Llinois
Duce
Mrs Martha A Long Aldrich Rites Held At Age 72
Martha A Long Aldrich wife of B S Aldrich janitor of the Presbyterian church died at her home after a brief illness at 72. Born September 1831 in Ohio she came to Bureau county with her parents. Survived by two children and an adopted daughter married to Karl Koch. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at home with Rev D S McCown officiating. Interment in Perry cemetery.
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B S. Aldrich
Martha A. Long
B.S. Aldrich
Presbyterian Church
O'Clok
Martha A Longe
Ohio
Bureau County
Til
Br. Aldrich
Spencer Ketchum
Burt
Thomas Mouler
J. A Williams
Alex, Brown
Samuel Clift
Penry Cemetery
Obituary notices of Mrs Julia Bullock and others
Multiple death notices from the Echo list recent passings. Mr Charles Heninger loses his wife after a four week illness. Julia A. Bullock aged 77 in Normal. previously Eames, Granville resident and Baptist, leaves three children. Thomas T Brando of Granville died aged 76. James W Fyffe, 78, died in Sterling Colorado. buried at Riverside in Sterling.
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Charles Helufonger
Heninger
Julia A. Bullock
Leonard L. Bullock
Teniea
Normal
Julia A. Eames
Whitingham
Granville
Baptist Church
Brando
Catskill
Linole
Virginia Coulter
Fourth Linola Cavalry
James Wilson Fyffe
Sterling
Colorado
Rivereview
Lexington
Kentucky
Bloomington
Indiana
Nolia
Elizabeth House
Whem
Hyiog
W. A. Fyffe
Lostant
Thais
Frank Fyffe
California
Seeing the Fair Explains How to See St Louis Exhibit Economically
The Pantagraph urges careful planning for the St Louis World’s Fair visit. It suggests student groups form shared lodging and meal arrangements to cut costs, enabling longer stays and thorough study of exhibits, arts, and global industries. It notes the value of group travel, joint accommodations, and deliberate pacing to gain a fuller understanding of the era’s civilization and progress.
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St Louis
St Louis Ip
Unds
Record Surgery Removes Ninety Pound Tumor in Triumph
Mrs Bergh of Wyaner underwent a landmark operation at Moline city hospital. A ninety pound twelve ounce tumor, a 16 year growth, was removed, restoring hope of recovery. The patient, 55, weighed 168 pounds before and 78 after the procedure, and had suffered immense pain and immobility as the tumor grew rapidly.
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Moline
Bergh
Wyaner
Moline City Hospital
Rose to Seek Secretary of State Nomination in Illinois
Chicago May 8 1904 Special correspondence James A Rose of Golconda plans a bid for Secretary of State at the Republican State convention set for May 12. Friends say he will announce and carry broad support from party leaders and supporters across the state despite prior withdrawal from a Governor bid.
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Chicago
Hou
James A. Rose
Golconda
Rose
Yen
Bia
Trinda
Bin
Tua
Egypt
Haullton
Reform in Funerals Suggests White Symbol of Sorrow
Editor B W Hoch a Kansas gubernatorial candidate urges funeral reform in a Marion newspaper. He claims black mourning is costly and symbolic, proposing white as the national symbol of sorrow to spare families and honor the dead without ostentation. He argues grief should be sincere and not tied to costly arrangements.
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B. W. Hoch
Kansas
Marion
Mr Hock
Patel
Bloomington
Pantagraph
Church Notes From the Temple and Pulpit
Community notices show church services and events across denominations. Rev Fr Gorter’s resignation at the Presbyterian church is noted, with upcoming parish meetings to elect delegates for the diocesan council in Peoria.
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Temple of Fame
M. E. Church
Fr Gorter
Wyoming
Bradford
Wills
Albert Green Wall
Christian Church
W. A. Hutchinson
Alta
Congregational
Granville
St Joseph's Church
Ohra Hall
St John’s
St Pauls' Church
Peoria
Mebane
Arkansas
Monticello
Ark
Mra Mebane
New Church Society
C. Bidwell
L Louise Helper
Mra
Chester Bidwell
Geo. Burt
C. N. Engilah
Gardner Williams
U. S
Marla Davis
Mike Maud Tabor
Mre
A. C. Christern
Riverside
Cal
Emanuel Swedenborg
Special Premium Map Offer for Marshall and Putnam Counties
The Henry Republican offers new or annual advance subscribers a Complete Map of Marshall and Putnam Counties through July 1 1904 for 60 cents, or 62 dollars for paper and map for the year. The map shows land ownership, townships, rivers, railroads, churches, schools, and more in different colors, a valuable school and local reference. If you know someone who might subscribe, send their name for samples.
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HH Editora
Henry Rest Publican
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Republican
Ivery
Henry Republican Plensy
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Thomas Henry Vogelsang
St John's Episcopal Church
Friorter
Episcopal Church
M W. A
Lacon
Sparland
Chillicothe
Heonepin
Putnam
Henry Fire Department
Forestera Mm
Henry Cemetery
Consul Harrison
James A. Harrison
Julie Barry
R&r. F. Burt
Woodmen
Frank Krenz
C. A. Frommel
Fire Department
George Vogelsang
Kennison
A. Vogelvang
Hoopeeter
Frank Vogelvang
Streator
Orr
B. Tontasson
Tonita
George Smith Sud
Dunlap
James Bromilow
L Kk Bythes
Geenen
Tolucs
Frdtman
Heory
Fretey
Whitefield Township
Crow Creek
R. T. Rowe
Omororomor
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