Mr. and Mrs. Sherman T. Henry passed away as a result of a train wreck on the Illinois Traction System near Staunton, IL
Sherman Tecumseh Henry was born near Princeville, Illinois, April 10, 1865, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Henry. He attended the school near his country home, later spent some time in the Princeville public school, and completed his education at Valpraiso, Indiana. He taught school for some time in this vicinity, clerked in Cheesman Bros. store, and later entered into partnership with Charles Collins in the general merchandise business at Averyville. After a number of years in business there he sold out and came to Princeville, where he was employed for a time in the store of MV Conklin. Five years ago he went to Monica and took charge of the store which he was conducting at the time of his death, he and MV Conklin being joint owners of the stock. Mr. Henry had been for several years clerk of Princeville Township. He was a man of the highest honor and integrity and was universally esteemed for his high character, his kind, gentlemanly, courteous bearing at all times and his fine intellectual and personal qualities. And it is with a heavy heart that those who knew him so well in life and who shared his joys and sorrows contemplate that he now lies in the cold embrace of death, just when life had begun to take on a more roseate hue and success and the joys of a happy home life were his.
Lois Moore Henry was born in Brimfield, October 12, 1876, the eldest daughter of John and Susie Harker Moore. She grew to womanhood in Brimfield and was educated in the Brimfield schools. She took a nurse’s course and practiced her profession for about six years. She was a lady of refined tastes, and a most agreeable and lovable disposition and had the graces and accomplishments that made her a worthy companion and an adornment in her home. She was a skilled pianist and was gifted with a sweet voice. She was accomplished as an artist, and her home was adorned with many pictures painted by her own hand, her favorite subject being animal life. She loved life in all its forms. She was always amiable and pleasant and thoughtful of others and her whole lifetime was employed in something good, in something to bless the world. She was dearly loved by those who were nearest to her in life, and their great sorrow at her misfortune and her untimely death is hard indeed to bear.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry were married February 23, 1910. They had enjoyed each other’s companionship only a little over seven months. Their home life had been a most beautiful and happy one. And that such lives and such a happy wedded state should be thus abruptly and tragically ended is today this community’s great sorrow. May they rest together in peace secure from all earthly ills, and as those who lie down to pleasant dreams.
Mr. Henry is survived by his aged mother, two brothers, Albert, of Texas and Bruce E. of Princeville, and four sisters Miss Rie Henry and Miss Julia, who reside with their mother, Mrs. Blanche Wheelor of Galesburg and Mrs. Wm. Cornish of this place. Mrs. Henry is survived by her mother, now Mrs. Frank Belford of Brimfield, a sister, Mrs. Roy Stowell of Peoria and a brother, Seba Moore, also of Peoria. Hers is the second tragic death in the family, her father having been killed by the accidental discharge of a gun while out hunting on Dec. 7, 1893.
The Princeville Telephone, Oct. 13, 1910.
Obituary transcribed and submitted by Ethel.
Sherman Tecumseh Henry was born near Princeville, Illinois, April 10, 1865, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Henry. He attended the school near his country home, later spent some time in the Princeville public school, and completed his education at Valpraiso, Indiana. He taught school for some time in this vicinity, clerked in Cheesman Bros. store, and later entered into partnership with Charles Collins in the general merchandise business at Averyville. After a number of years in business there he sold out and came to Princeville, where he was employed for a time in the store of MV Conklin. Five years ago he went to Monica and took charge of the store which he was conducting at the time of his death, he and MV Conklin being joint owners of the stock. Mr. Henry had been for several years clerk of Princeville Township. He was a man of the highest honor and integrity and was universally esteemed for his high character, his kind, gentlemanly, courteous bearing at all times and his fine intellectual and personal qualities. And it is with a heavy heart that those who knew him so well in life and who shared his joys and sorrows contemplate that he now lies in the cold embrace of death, just when life had begun to take on a more roseate hue and success and the joys of a happy home life were his.
Lois Moore Henry was born in Brimfield, October 12, 1876, the eldest daughter of John and Susie Harker Moore. She grew to womanhood in Brimfield and was educated in the Brimfield schools. She took a nurse’s course and practiced her profession for about six years. She was a lady of refined tastes, and a most agreeable and lovable disposition and had the graces and accomplishments that made her a worthy companion and an adornment in her home. She was a skilled pianist and was gifted with a sweet voice. She was accomplished as an artist, and her home was adorned with many pictures painted by her own hand, her favorite subject being animal life. She loved life in all its forms. She was always amiable and pleasant and thoughtful of others and her whole lifetime was employed in something good, in something to bless the world. She was dearly loved by those who were nearest to her in life, and their great sorrow at her misfortune and her untimely death is hard indeed to bear.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry were married February 23, 1910. They had enjoyed each other’s companionship only a little over seven months. Their home life had been a most beautiful and happy one. And that such lives and such a happy wedded state should be thus abruptly and tragically ended is today this community’s great sorrow. May they rest together in peace secure from all earthly ills, and as those who lie down to pleasant dreams.
Mr. Henry is survived by his aged mother, two brothers, Albert, of Texas and Bruce E. of Princeville, and four sisters Miss Rie Henry and Miss Julia, who reside with their mother, Mrs. Blanche Wheelor of Galesburg and Mrs. Wm. Cornish of this place. Mrs. Henry is survived by her mother, now Mrs. Frank Belford of Brimfield, a sister, Mrs. Roy Stowell of Peoria and a brother, Seba Moore, also of Peoria. Hers is the second tragic death in the family, her father having been killed by the accidental discharge of a gun while out hunting on Dec. 7, 1893.
The Princeville Telephone, Oct. 13, 1910.
Obituary transcribed and submitted by Ethel.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman T. Henry passed away as a result of a train wreck on the Illinois Traction System near Staunton, IL
Sherman Tecumseh Henry was born near Princeville, Illinois, April 10, 1865, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Henry. He attended the school near his country home, later spent some time in the Princeville public school, and completed his education at Valpraiso, Indiana. He taught school for some time in this vicinity, clerked in Cheesman Bros. store, and later entered into partnership with Charles Collins in the general merchandise business at Averyville. After a number of years in business there he sold out and came to Princeville, where he was employed for a time in the store of MV Conklin. Five years ago he went to Monica and took charge of the store which he was conducting at the time of his death, he and MV Conklin being joint owners of the stock. Mr. Henry had been for several years clerk of Princeville Township. He was a man of the highest honor and integrity and was universally esteemed for his high character, his kind, gentlemanly, courteous bearing at all times and his fine intellectual and personal qualities. And it is with a heavy heart that those who knew him so well in life and who shared his joys and sorrows contemplate that he now lies in the cold embrace of death, just when life had begun to take on a more roseate hue and success and the joys of a happy home life were his.
Lois Moore Henry was born in Brimfield, October 12, 1876, the eldest daughter of John and Susie Harker Moore. She grew to womanhood in Brimfield and was educated in the Brimfield schools. She took a nurse’s course and practiced her profession for about six years. She was a lady of refined tastes, and a most agreeable and lovable disposition and had the graces and accomplishments that made her a worthy companion and an adornment in her home. She was a skilled pianist and was gifted with a sweet voice. She was accomplished as an artist, and her home was adorned with many pictures painted by her own hand, her favorite subject being animal life. She loved life in all its forms. She was always amiable and pleasant and thoughtful of others and her whole lifetime was employed in something good, in something to bless the world. She was dearly loved by those who were nearest to her in life, and their great sorrow at her misfortune and her untimely death is hard indeed to bear.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry were married February 23, 1910. They had enjoyed each other’s companionship only a little over seven months. Their home life had been a most beautiful and happy one. And that such lives and such a happy wedded state should be thus abruptly and tragically ended is today this community’s great sorrow. May they rest together in peace secure from all earthly ills, and as those who lie down to pleasant dreams.
Mr. Henry is survived by his aged mother, two brothers, Albert, of Texas and Bruce E. of Princeville, and four sisters Miss Rie Henry and Miss Julia, who reside with their mother, Mrs. Blanche Wheelor of Galesburg and Mrs. Wm. Cornish of this place. Mrs. Henry is survived by her mother, now Mrs. Frank Belford of Brimfield, a sister, Mrs. Roy Stowell of Peoria and a brother, Seba Moore, also of Peoria. Hers is the second tragic death in the family, her father having been killed by the accidental discharge of a gun while out hunting on Dec. 7, 1893.
The Princeville Telephone, Oct. 13, 1910.
Obituary transcribed and submitted by Ethel.
Sherman Tecumseh Henry was born near Princeville, Illinois, April 10, 1865, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Henry. He attended the school near his country home, later spent some time in the Princeville public school, and completed his education at Valpraiso, Indiana. He taught school for some time in this vicinity, clerked in Cheesman Bros. store, and later entered into partnership with Charles Collins in the general merchandise business at Averyville. After a number of years in business there he sold out and came to Princeville, where he was employed for a time in the store of MV Conklin. Five years ago he went to Monica and took charge of the store which he was conducting at the time of his death, he and MV Conklin being joint owners of the stock. Mr. Henry had been for several years clerk of Princeville Township. He was a man of the highest honor and integrity and was universally esteemed for his high character, his kind, gentlemanly, courteous bearing at all times and his fine intellectual and personal qualities. And it is with a heavy heart that those who knew him so well in life and who shared his joys and sorrows contemplate that he now lies in the cold embrace of death, just when life had begun to take on a more roseate hue and success and the joys of a happy home life were his.
Lois Moore Henry was born in Brimfield, October 12, 1876, the eldest daughter of John and Susie Harker Moore. She grew to womanhood in Brimfield and was educated in the Brimfield schools. She took a nurse’s course and practiced her profession for about six years. She was a lady of refined tastes, and a most agreeable and lovable disposition and had the graces and accomplishments that made her a worthy companion and an adornment in her home. She was a skilled pianist and was gifted with a sweet voice. She was accomplished as an artist, and her home was adorned with many pictures painted by her own hand, her favorite subject being animal life. She loved life in all its forms. She was always amiable and pleasant and thoughtful of others and her whole lifetime was employed in something good, in something to bless the world. She was dearly loved by those who were nearest to her in life, and their great sorrow at her misfortune and her untimely death is hard indeed to bear.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry were married February 23, 1910. They had enjoyed each other’s companionship only a little over seven months. Their home life had been a most beautiful and happy one. And that such lives and such a happy wedded state should be thus abruptly and tragically ended is today this community’s great sorrow. May they rest together in peace secure from all earthly ills, and as those who lie down to pleasant dreams.
Mr. Henry is survived by his aged mother, two brothers, Albert, of Texas and Bruce E. of Princeville, and four sisters Miss Rie Henry and Miss Julia, who reside with their mother, Mrs. Blanche Wheelor of Galesburg and Mrs. Wm. Cornish of this place. Mrs. Henry is survived by her mother, now Mrs. Frank Belford of Brimfield, a sister, Mrs. Roy Stowell of Peoria and a brother, Seba Moore, also of Peoria. Hers is the second tragic death in the family, her father having been killed by the accidental discharge of a gun while out hunting on Dec. 7, 1893.
The Princeville Telephone, Oct. 13, 1910.
Obituary transcribed and submitted by Ethel.
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