Our Past Is Present October 1, 2018

October 1, 2018

            This is “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.

            On Sabbath morning, Miss Agnes Lizzie Henderson died at her home among the stately cedars at Logan Grove, three miles south of Junction City.  She had been in failing health for some time, but clung to life for the sake of her mother, whom she loved so much.

            Agnes (or Lizzie as she was commonly known) was born August 8, 1858.  Her parents were Robert and Agnes Elizabeth Henderson.  She entered into rest January 28^th, 1917. Her whole life had been spent in Junction City or on the beautiful farm south of the city.  She was the first white child born on the townsite of Junction City and the townsite company deeded to her a lot on East Seventh Street in honor of the event.  They also wanted to name her Junctianna, which did not meet with the favor of her parents.

            Lizzie was educated in the private schools taught by Mrs. McFarland, Mrs. Harshorn and others and then in the public schools.  She was a great reader with a great memory.  Lizzie was a charming conversationalist and with her wit and cheerful disposition had a large circle of friends.  In her early childhood, she joined the Episcopal Church in Junction City. 

            Lizzie was survived by her mother; a sister, Mrs. C.A. Ritter; two brothers, James and Robert and one niece, Miss Helen Ritter.

            That’s our story for today.  Remember: if you miss any of our stories, you can go to gearyhistory.blogspot.com and read the scripts.  Stories about the Opera House may be heard by going to the C.L. Hoover Opera House website and clicking on “Our Past Is Present”, which is brought to you by this station and the Geary County Historical Society.