Henry Barnes
Cincinnati Enquirer, Monday, 18 February 1901, page 2
HENRY BARNES OF NEWPORT
At an early hour yesterday morning the spirit of Henry Barnes,
who held the distinction of being one of the oldest printers and best known
Masons in the country, passed to the "world of light." Since 1863 Mr. Barnes has
been employed almost continuously in the composing room of the Enquirer, having
at various times occupied all positions from foreman down; of late years being
engaged in the position of proof reader, which he filled until a month ago, when
feeling ill, he dropped his labors to seek long needed rest, but too late.
Mr. Barnes was born in Xenia, Ohio, February 14, 1832. His first printing was done on a paper known as Thomas Jefferson in that city. Afterward he worked on the Torchlight. He came to Cincinnati in 1849 and joined the Franklin Typographical Society, having represented that body as delegate to the International Union and held other various positions of trust.
Mr. Barnes was distinguished as a Mason. Henry Barnes Lodge of Dayton Ky. being named after him, its founder. In private life Mr. Barnes was much loved. He was a firm believer in Spiritualism and one of its defenders in late years having devoted much of his spare time to this as his religion. He leaves two sons and two daughters, also a brother, John Barnes, the well known tobacco broker of Cincinnati, and a sister in Minnesota. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.