Paine, Henry 1841 - 1914

PAINE, DAY, MATTINGLY

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 9/29/2024 at 12:55:50

Source: Decorah Republican June 18, 1914, P3 C1

DEATH CLAIMS HENRY PAINE
SUMMONS COMES WHILE ON HIS WAY TO HIS FARM.
Was One of Decorah’s Best Known Citizens and a Man of Keen Observation and Intelligence.
This community as shocked Monday morning by the news that Henry Paine was dead. As was his custom he started for his farm and turning at Francis street to go over to Mechanic street. As he came onto Francis street Wm. McNamara saw him and noting that he was half reclining on the seat called to Frank Dunbar to stop the horse, that evidently something was wrong. Going into his house he called Herbert D. Paine on the phone and advised him that his father was ill. In the meantime Mr. Dunbar had attempted to raise Mr. Paine and give him some relief by loosening his clothing. He was taken to his son’s home where physicians attended him but they soon became convinced that the Silent Messenger had claimed him.
In the death of Henry Paine Decorah has lost one of its best known citizens. In his position as state agent for the Continental Fire Insurance Company he was a visitor to all parts of Iowa for more than a quarter of a century. Wherever he went he made acquaintances and friends who will learn of his death with sincere regret. He was a keen student of his business, the affairs of the state and nation, and a man of more than passing observation. He was known as one of the best posted insurance men in the middle west and his judgment was not infrequently accepted by his competitors as well as his superiors. He was particularly interested in farming and horticulture. His home grounds were a reflection of his love for flowers and his ability to conceive and direct the execution of landscape gardening made his grounds one of the show places of Iowa and a spot not soon to be forgotten. He was largely instrumental in the organization of the Winneshiek County Agricultural Society, and his activity in the horticultural society was largely responsible for the splendid shows made during recent years by that body.
His observation of matters of interest found expression in contributions to the newspapers of Decorah, and occasionally to the leading dailies of the state. In addition to the cares of business he found pleasure in acts of courtesy and kindness that made him popular with young and old, while his record as husband, father, neighbor and citizen is one to emulate. He was particularly fond of children and he was never happier than when he had them about him.
Henry Paien was born on Dec. 24, 1841, in Limaville, Ohio. There he grew to manhood and engaged in merchandising. On March 4th, 1865, he was married to Frances Day. Two years later they came to Decorah to reside. Mr. Paine at once engaged in the insurance business as local agent for the Continental Insurance Company. In 1884, he was appointed state agent for the company and at the time of his death his name still appeared on the company roster with that title appended though he had been on the retired list for two years. During the time of his local agency he was also engaged in the farm machinery business, and he was one of the promoters of the paper mill at Freeport.
About two years ago Mr. Paine’s health began to fail. While on the road he experienced a serious illness, his heart being affected, and he returned home. Since then he has devoted himself to his farming interests, going out only on special call. Only those nearest to him realized how much his health was impaired, however, because he was one of those who did not show his years. Several years ago Mr. Paine joined the Congregational church, on profession of faith, and the affiliation then made was sustained throughout the balance of his life. He is survived by his wife, his son H. D. Paine, and his daughter Miss Stella Paine. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. C. T. Mattingly of Plymouth, Ind.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the home at three o’clock, Rev. M. Willett officiating, and interment was made in Phelps cemetery. The attendance of acquaintances and neighbors in large numbers attested the esteem in which Mr. Paine was held and the sincere sympathy that is felt for his family. Among those who were present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Mattingly, and Bert and Henry Paine of Toledo, Ohio, nephews of the deceased.

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