Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-10-14
BROTHERS AND OLD CITIZENS PASS AWAY
Samuel and Marvin Henry Die the Same Day and
Double Funeral is Held

This community mas experienced what
seldom is recorded the death on the
same day and double funeral of two
brothers. 1t is a coincidenc that no
child of this place may again ever wiz
ness or read of. Two hearses in line
conveying to church, then 10 the city of
the dead, the remains of two pioneers
aged brothers was a sorrowful sight
That occurred in the city last Monday
when tae mortal remains of Marvin
and Samuel Henry were laid to rest in
our silent city of the dead They passed
away on Thursday last, the former at
$50 and the latter nine hours later. The
public was not aware that either of
! these well-Snown and respected citizens
were in critical condition, although it
was known they were in delicate health
The remains were removed from their
respective homes to the Methodist
church soon after noon on Monday,
where the familiar countenances we're
viewed by hundreds of old neiShbors
until the funeral hour at two O'clock
The church was too small to accommo-
date the many who sought admission.
There were present the greatest num-
ber of kindred ever before assembled at
funeral in this city. The floral de-
signs were numerous and appropriate
The ceremonies were simple and brief
| sermons were given and appropriate
tributes paid by Rev. G. E. Buffers and
Presiding Elder Trimm of Chippewa
Falls, prayer and scripture reading by
Revs. G. w Nuzum add J. A Stemen,
and familiar hymns sang by the choir
The line of carriages and pedestrians
he fol- yaH Hn 10 TAlQ
of buriaa testified to the sorrow of the
occasion and the respect in which thes
familiar pioneers were held in the COM
munity
Rev Buffers read the following sketch
of Marvin Henry's life:
Mr.. Marvin Henry was horn in Oakland
county, Michigan. April Is. 1927, He lived
there until his ninth year. when he moved to
Indiana with his parents, Marvin and ELIZA
beth. The former was native OF Massachu
setts, and died in Indiana In the fall OF IS40
The latter was born in New York and died in
the town of kickapoO, this county, November
| 1860 In 1s4l Mr.. Henry removed with his
| mothers family TO Illinois where he grew TO
manhood, married and came to this county
with his family in 1852. His family then con
sisted OF wife and one child. He settled II
Jefferson town where he purchased farm OF
state land, which he improved and occupied
| for l6 years, when he removed to the town OF
/ Niroqua. lie married Miss Elizabeth Hall 81
years ago, and three years ago they celebfdt
ed their golden wedding. Mr. AMI Mrs Henry
have had ten children nine still living and
present at this service, as follows; Mrs Laura
Teltord, John Henry. Mrs, Eta johnson. 1rv-
| ing Henry, George Henry, Ralph II snry, Thps
Henry, Mrs. Tama Hall aud Archie Henry
| There are 20 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren, three sisters and one brother
For the past three years Mr.. Henry has been
| ia poor health, and since last January he has
failed rapidly. Death came as q sweet release
| ON the morning OF October s. he was thus q
years. months and 20 days old. For over q
years he has been member OF the Methodt 81
| church. During his last illness he has b q
| the constant comfort and attention OF ais
| faithful wife anG family.