OBIT: Henry S. HENSHEY, 1919, of Antis Township, Blair County, PA

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PROMINENT GRANGER DIES VERY SUDDENLY

Henry S. Henshey, of Antis Township, a Victim of Heart Failure

  Called "from all his busy work forevermore," Henry S. Henshey, one of 
Blair county's prominent grangers and one of God's noblemen, Monday 
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, dropped the reins that were guiding a team 
with which he was hauling coal, as he was driving on Cambria street, 
Bellwood, and in a few moments he was not, so far as this earth is 
concerned.  Merchant Miles Bower, looking out from his store, noticed 
his position and ran to his aid.  He stopped the team and Mr. Henshey 
was carried into the home of Frank Estep, 815 Cambria street.  Dr. T. 
L. Wilson was summoned, but the vital spark had fled before his 
arrival, death being due to heart failure.  About three months ago he 
had suffered somewhat from this cause, but had apparently recovered.
  Henry S. Henshey was a son of Samuel and Louise Henshey and was born 
at Fostoria March 2, 1852.  There he grew to manhood and on December 
24, 1878 was united in marriage to Miss Lou M. Irwin, who survives him 
at their Antis township home, with five children: Cecil I. and Mrs. 
Ella Reimer, of Altoona; Mrs. Ethel Gheer, of Bellwood; Miss Maude and 
Mrs. Myrtle Bell, at home.  In his home are also his four grandchildren 
- Charles, Raymond, Henry and Louella Bell - who on the death of their 
father, E. P. Bell, a year ago became children of his loving care.  Six 
other grandsons also survive and these brothers and sisters: William, 
of Kittanning; James, of Trenton, Missouri; Mrs. Christine Rickabaugh, 
of Altoona; Mrs. L. W. Irwin, of Bellwood.
  Mr. Henshey was a man of strong character.  He was not ostentatious, 
but always impressed those who knew him with his dependability.  He was 
of more than usual intelligence and, had he chosen a life in one of the 
so called learned professions, might have made himself widely known.  
But he gave himself to the farm life and to the making of a happy home 
for his wife and children.  He might have won eminence as a teacher, 
[f]or, although it was not his life work, he was frequently called upon 
when the school board of the township faced an emergency.  Many times 
he went into an unruly school and by the quiet force of his personality 
brought order out of chaos and work moved smoothly along.
  Early in life he united with the Methodist Episcopal church and in 
that church his going leaves a large vacancy.  He was for many years in 
the choir and more recently one of the Veteran Quartette whose 
popularity was not confined to the home church.  Always in his pew, he 
was there Sunday morning for the last time.  He was teacher of a large 
class of men in the Sunday school and they will not soon forget the 
last lesson he gave them.  He had served as Sunday school 
superintendent also, and in various official capacities he had given 
his church the best of his talent and energy.
  The Patrons of Husbandry lose heavily in his death.  He had been for 
many years a member of Logan Valley grange, active and efficient in his 
work. Installed as worthy master in January 1898, he served in that 
capacity and as overseer until 1912, when his resignation from office 
was reluctantly accepted.  He was worth lifester of Blair County Pomona 
grange for four years in the recent past.  His advice on matters 
pertaining to the farm was always sound and frequently sought.
  So great was the shock of his death that no effort was made last 
evening to arrange for the obsequies.  The body was taken to the rooms 
of Funeral Director G. E. Fuoss, on Main street.  Due notice will be 
given as to the funeral arrangements.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, January 7, 1919, page 8

FUNERAL NOTICE.

  The funeral of Henry S. Henshey, of Antis township, will take place 
Thursday afternoon.  Brief service will be held at the home at 1 
o'clock and at 2 o'clock the cortege will leave for the Methodist 
Episcopal church at Bellwood, where service will be held at 2:30, 
conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. F. Anderson. Logan Valley grange will 
attend the service in a body and many of the grangers from other parts 
of the county will be present.  The grange ritual will follow the 
church service at the grave.  Interment in Logan Valley cemetery.
  
Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, January 8, 1919, page 10