The passing away of H.H. Hicks on Monday Sept. 12th marks the end of another of our best citizens. Only a week ago he was regularly at his place of business and actively interested in the affairs of this life. Thus the fifth one of our long time residents has passed on, and, judging from the great crowd which gathered at the funeral service, the beautiful tribute of flowers which filled his room and were piled in great banks on and around the pulpit at the church, he had found a place in the hearts of young and old alike. Out of respect for him the merchants closed business two hours. Honorary pall bearers from the Sunday School, eight girls and eight boys were there to pay a tribute to patient service rendered each Sabbath for years as superintendent. A great choir of singers came with subdued voices to give their meed of sacred melody on this sad occasion; with them, a male quartette rendered two beautiful selections at his request; their offerings of love and sympathy.
The Womans Relief Corps padi their respect by their presence and the Grand Army Post, of which he was commander, were there with uncovered heads, in hushed silence; for another comrade had been summoned by the last "taps" to his last laurels of victory. Oh! how the ranks are thinning.
Born on a farm near Crawfordsville, Indiana, Nov. 8th, 1843, the first 8 years of his life were spent in his native state. In 1851 he came with his parents to Illinois and settled in Yellowhead township, from whence he went at the age of 18 into the 71st Ill., Vol. After his return from the service he was married Aug. 1, 1866 to Miss Lucy S. Lane of Momence. Together they began married life on the farm a little later Mr. Hicks embarked in the drug business for a few years, and again went to the farm, and from the farm in 1881 he went into the jewelry business as clerk, but latter he bought the business and since has continued the same with his sons. Four children were born to them, Mrs. Bell Reynolds of Momence, Edward of Indiana, Howard C., and Miss Lizzie of this city. His life in business has always been honest, clean and cautious. His home has ben one of self sacrificing love. He has been a benediction to his family and a positive force in the community for good. Converted at 22, he with his wife, became members of the old Yellowhead M.E. Church and later of the M.E. Church here.
Nearly all his life he had held some official relation in the Church. At the time of his decease he was trustee and steward and treasurer of both boards. A number of years he had had charge of the Sunday School. This work he loved with his whole heart, and would make any sacrifice to succeed, which he did, as there is now an enrollment of 298 against 220 in 1901, when he assumed charge of the school.
The closing was sudden but he was found "watching." His was the victory of faith in Christ. The family remain to mourn his loss, and the most tender sympathy of the entire community is theirs. In his mansion above he will await till his own shall be gathered there.
The funeral service was conducted by Presiding Elder Robinson and Rev. T.S. Pittenger, the pastor, preached the sermon.
Interment at Momence cemetery.
Credit: The Momence Progress Sept. 16, 1904 page 1. A copy of the article is available on Facebook at Momence Genealogy Corner.
The Womans Relief Corps padi their respect by their presence and the Grand Army Post, of which he was commander, were there with uncovered heads, in hushed silence; for another comrade had been summoned by the last "taps" to his last laurels of victory. Oh! how the ranks are thinning.
Born on a farm near Crawfordsville, Indiana, Nov. 8th, 1843, the first 8 years of his life were spent in his native state. In 1851 he came with his parents to Illinois and settled in Yellowhead township, from whence he went at the age of 18 into the 71st Ill., Vol. After his return from the service he was married Aug. 1, 1866 to Miss Lucy S. Lane of Momence. Together they began married life on the farm a little later Mr. Hicks embarked in the drug business for a few years, and again went to the farm, and from the farm in 1881 he went into the jewelry business as clerk, but latter he bought the business and since has continued the same with his sons. Four children were born to them, Mrs. Bell Reynolds of Momence, Edward of Indiana, Howard C., and Miss Lizzie of this city. His life in business has always been honest, clean and cautious. His home has ben one of self sacrificing love. He has been a benediction to his family and a positive force in the community for good. Converted at 22, he with his wife, became members of the old Yellowhead M.E. Church and later of the M.E. Church here.
Nearly all his life he had held some official relation in the Church. At the time of his decease he was trustee and steward and treasurer of both boards. A number of years he had had charge of the Sunday School. This work he loved with his whole heart, and would make any sacrifice to succeed, which he did, as there is now an enrollment of 298 against 220 in 1901, when he assumed charge of the school.
The closing was sudden but he was found "watching." His was the victory of faith in Christ. The family remain to mourn his loss, and the most tender sympathy of the entire community is theirs. In his mansion above he will await till his own shall be gathered there.
The funeral service was conducted by Presiding Elder Robinson and Rev. T.S. Pittenger, the pastor, preached the sermon.
Interment at Momence cemetery.
Credit: The Momence Progress Sept. 16, 1904 page 1. A copy of the article is available on Facebook at Momence Genealogy Corner.
The passing away of H.H. Hicks on Monday Sept. 12th marks the end of another of our best citizens. Only a week ago he was regularly at his place of business and actively interested in the affairs of this life. Thus the fifth one of our long time residents has passed on, and, judging from the great crowd which gathered at the funeral service, the beautiful tribute of flowers which filled his room and were piled in great banks on and around the pulpit at the church, he had found a place in the hearts of young and old alike. Out of respect for him the merchants closed business two hours. Honorary pall bearers from the Sunday School, eight girls and eight boys were there to pay a tribute to patient service rendered each Sabbath for years as superintendent. A great choir of singers came with subdued voices to give their meed of sacred melody on this sad occasion; with them, a male quartette rendered two beautiful selections at his request; their offerings of love and sympathy.
The Womans Relief Corps padi their respect by their presence and the Grand Army Post, of which he was commander, were there with uncovered heads, in hushed silence; for another comrade had been summoned by the last "taps" to his last laurels of victory. Oh! how the ranks are thinning.
Born on a farm near Crawfordsville, Indiana, Nov. 8th, 1843, the first 8 years of his life were spent in his native state. In 1851 he came with his parents to Illinois and settled in Yellowhead township, from whence he went at the age of 18 into the 71st Ill., Vol. After his return from the service he was married Aug. 1, 1866 to Miss Lucy S. Lane of Momence. Together they began married life on the farm a little later Mr. Hicks embarked in the drug business for a few years, and again went to the farm, and from the farm in 1881 he went into the jewelry business as clerk, but latter he bought the business and since has continued the same with his sons. Four children were born to them, Mrs. Bell Reynolds of Momence, Edward of Indiana, Howard C., and Miss Lizzie of this city. His life in business has always been honest, clean and cautious. His home has ben one of self sacrificing love. He has been a benediction to his family and a positive force in the community for good. Converted at 22, he with his wife, became members of the old Yellowhead M.E. Church and later of the M.E. Church here.
Nearly all his life he had held some official relation in the Church. At the time of his decease he was trustee and steward and treasurer of both boards. A number of years he had had charge of the Sunday School. This work he loved with his whole heart, and would make any sacrifice to succeed, which he did, as there is now an enrollment of 298 against 220 in 1901, when he assumed charge of the school.
The closing was sudden but he was found "watching." His was the victory of faith in Christ. The family remain to mourn his loss, and the most tender sympathy of the entire community is theirs. In his mansion above he will await till his own shall be gathered there.
The funeral service was conducted by Presiding Elder Robinson and Rev. T.S. Pittenger, the pastor, preached the sermon.
Interment at Momence cemetery.
Credit: The Momence Progress Sept. 16, 1904 page 1. A copy of the article is available on Facebook at Momence Genealogy Corner.
The Womans Relief Corps padi their respect by their presence and the Grand Army Post, of which he was commander, were there with uncovered heads, in hushed silence; for another comrade had been summoned by the last "taps" to his last laurels of victory. Oh! how the ranks are thinning.
Born on a farm near Crawfordsville, Indiana, Nov. 8th, 1843, the first 8 years of his life were spent in his native state. In 1851 he came with his parents to Illinois and settled in Yellowhead township, from whence he went at the age of 18 into the 71st Ill., Vol. After his return from the service he was married Aug. 1, 1866 to Miss Lucy S. Lane of Momence. Together they began married life on the farm a little later Mr. Hicks embarked in the drug business for a few years, and again went to the farm, and from the farm in 1881 he went into the jewelry business as clerk, but latter he bought the business and since has continued the same with his sons. Four children were born to them, Mrs. Bell Reynolds of Momence, Edward of Indiana, Howard C., and Miss Lizzie of this city. His life in business has always been honest, clean and cautious. His home has ben one of self sacrificing love. He has been a benediction to his family and a positive force in the community for good. Converted at 22, he with his wife, became members of the old Yellowhead M.E. Church and later of the M.E. Church here.
Nearly all his life he had held some official relation in the Church. At the time of his decease he was trustee and steward and treasurer of both boards. A number of years he had had charge of the Sunday School. This work he loved with his whole heart, and would make any sacrifice to succeed, which he did, as there is now an enrollment of 298 against 220 in 1901, when he assumed charge of the school.
The closing was sudden but he was found "watching." His was the victory of faith in Christ. The family remain to mourn his loss, and the most tender sympathy of the entire community is theirs. In his mansion above he will await till his own shall be gathered there.
The funeral service was conducted by Presiding Elder Robinson and Rev. T.S. Pittenger, the pastor, preached the sermon.
Interment at Momence cemetery.
Credit: The Momence Progress Sept. 16, 1904 page 1. A copy of the article is available on Facebook at Momence Genealogy Corner.
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