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Helmke, Jacob
 
Newspaper: Democratic Northwest
Date: 1884-09-18
Age: 70
Page: 8 Col: 5
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HELMKE - On Sept. 4, 1884, Jacob Helmke, aged 70 years.
Mr Helmke moved to America some 34 years ago, locating in Henry county, at Okolona, where he has continued to reside until his death. His estimable companion died about 6 years ago, and he leaves six grown up children, all daughters, three sons having died after the death of the mother. He was an industrious citizen and well liked by all who knew him, and his death is deeply mourned by his children and many friends.

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