John H. Howell, 82, died at his home on East Broadway yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Funeral, services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Sacred Heart church with interment in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Howell had been a partial invalid for nearly seven years. In August 1935 he suffered a slight stroke of paralysis and relinquished active supervision of the Security Savings Bank which he founded in 1899 and continued as president until his death:
C. & N. W. Fireman
In 1883 Mr. Howell entered the employ of the Northwestern as fireman at Boone, coming to Eagle Grove a year later. After a burning cinder practically destroyed the sight of one eye, he was compelled to resign his position with the railroad. He started a grocery store which he operated for a number of years. He was postmaster during Cleveland's administrations, first from 1885 to 1889, and from 1893 to 1897. Between terms as postmaster, he served as sheriff of Wright county, from 1889 to 1892. After leaving the postoffice Mr. Howell served two years as cashier of the Merchants National Bank and in 1899, resigned and organized the Security Savings Bank. He was elected president at the first meeting of the directors and has been re-elected annually since that time.
Always active in democratic politics Mr. Howell was nominated for member of congress in 1898, running against the late Speaker of the House, David B. Henderson. As the district was strongly republican, he made no active canvass.
Mr. Howell had a firm and abiding faith in the future of this community. He made heavy investments here, with his brother building the Howell Block now occupied by the Coast-to-Coast Store and the Iowa Public Service Company. About 30 years ago he built the fine home he occupied at the time of his death. The Security Savings Bank building was remodeled and modernized about 25 years ago.
Mr. Howell was also a community builder. He gave generously and unselfishly of his time and efforts in the upbuilding and promoting of various civic enterprises. He served a number of terms on the school board. He was an enthusiastic member of the Rotary Club as long as his health permitted and is one of the club's past presidents. He enjoyed out-of-door life as much as his close confinement in the bank permitted and was playing golf at the time when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis. He partially recovered his health but was never again in active management of the bank. He maintained a keen interest in the bank's affairs, up until the time of his death. He seldom missed a directors' meeting and at his request the last meeting was held at his home on the 14th of this January. For the past year he has been falling rapidly but was up and around his home until just a few days ago.
Mr. Howell was keenly interested in young men and a firm believer in education. Many a young man owes his start in life because Mr. Howell believed in his honesty and integrity. He believed an investment in character was safe and sound. literally hundreds of men and women have profited by his kindly advice. Successful himself, his example inspired others to be square, frugal, saving and, above all, honest.
Fortunate indeed is the community that has a man with Mr. Howell's qualifications for good citizenship with it so long. You're gone now, John, but the imprint and influence of your life will endure until the end of time.
Sympathy of all is especially extended Mrs. Howell who has been his faithful helpmate for nearly 40 years. Since Mr. Howell has been almost, an invalid she gave him every possible care and attention. No task was too arduous, no sacrifice on her part too great. She gave up practically her entire life to making his declining years more happy and more comfortable. Her untiring and ceaseless devotion has won the admiration of every acquaintance of the family.
Obituary
John Henry Howell was born in Nachusa, Illinois, May 1, 1859. He married Jennie Geiger in Freeport, Illinois, in 1885. She died in 1895 [1897]. To this union three children were born, Father John Howell of Loras College, Dubuque, Carlyle [Carlisle] G. Howell, deceased, and Mrs. Marie Donohue of Dubuque. Also surviving are one granddaughter, Dorothy Donahue, who is better known as Judy Parrish of stage and radio fame, two sisters, Mrs. Julia Scott of Chicago and Mrs. M. D. Donegan, Des Moines. In 1902 Mr. Howell was united in marriage with Miss Frances Ray, who with the two children and two sisters named above, live to mourn his passing.
The Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1942
Contributor: Eileen Reed (50182572)
Mr. Howell had been a partial invalid for nearly seven years. In August 1935 he suffered a slight stroke of paralysis and relinquished active supervision of the Security Savings Bank which he founded in 1899 and continued as president until his death:
C. & N. W. Fireman
In 1883 Mr. Howell entered the employ of the Northwestern as fireman at Boone, coming to Eagle Grove a year later. After a burning cinder practically destroyed the sight of one eye, he was compelled to resign his position with the railroad. He started a grocery store which he operated for a number of years. He was postmaster during Cleveland's administrations, first from 1885 to 1889, and from 1893 to 1897. Between terms as postmaster, he served as sheriff of Wright county, from 1889 to 1892. After leaving the postoffice Mr. Howell served two years as cashier of the Merchants National Bank and in 1899, resigned and organized the Security Savings Bank. He was elected president at the first meeting of the directors and has been re-elected annually since that time.
Always active in democratic politics Mr. Howell was nominated for member of congress in 1898, running against the late Speaker of the House, David B. Henderson. As the district was strongly republican, he made no active canvass.
Mr. Howell had a firm and abiding faith in the future of this community. He made heavy investments here, with his brother building the Howell Block now occupied by the Coast-to-Coast Store and the Iowa Public Service Company. About 30 years ago he built the fine home he occupied at the time of his death. The Security Savings Bank building was remodeled and modernized about 25 years ago.
Mr. Howell was also a community builder. He gave generously and unselfishly of his time and efforts in the upbuilding and promoting of various civic enterprises. He served a number of terms on the school board. He was an enthusiastic member of the Rotary Club as long as his health permitted and is one of the club's past presidents. He enjoyed out-of-door life as much as his close confinement in the bank permitted and was playing golf at the time when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis. He partially recovered his health but was never again in active management of the bank. He maintained a keen interest in the bank's affairs, up until the time of his death. He seldom missed a directors' meeting and at his request the last meeting was held at his home on the 14th of this January. For the past year he has been falling rapidly but was up and around his home until just a few days ago.
Mr. Howell was keenly interested in young men and a firm believer in education. Many a young man owes his start in life because Mr. Howell believed in his honesty and integrity. He believed an investment in character was safe and sound. literally hundreds of men and women have profited by his kindly advice. Successful himself, his example inspired others to be square, frugal, saving and, above all, honest.
Fortunate indeed is the community that has a man with Mr. Howell's qualifications for good citizenship with it so long. You're gone now, John, but the imprint and influence of your life will endure until the end of time.
Sympathy of all is especially extended Mrs. Howell who has been his faithful helpmate for nearly 40 years. Since Mr. Howell has been almost, an invalid she gave him every possible care and attention. No task was too arduous, no sacrifice on her part too great. She gave up practically her entire life to making his declining years more happy and more comfortable. Her untiring and ceaseless devotion has won the admiration of every acquaintance of the family.
Obituary
John Henry Howell was born in Nachusa, Illinois, May 1, 1859. He married Jennie Geiger in Freeport, Illinois, in 1885. She died in 1895 [1897]. To this union three children were born, Father John Howell of Loras College, Dubuque, Carlyle [Carlisle] G. Howell, deceased, and Mrs. Marie Donohue of Dubuque. Also surviving are one granddaughter, Dorothy Donahue, who is better known as Judy Parrish of stage and radio fame, two sisters, Mrs. Julia Scott of Chicago and Mrs. M. D. Donegan, Des Moines. In 1902 Mr. Howell was united in marriage with Miss Frances Ray, who with the two children and two sisters named above, live to mourn his passing.
The Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1942
Contributor: Eileen Reed (50182572)
John H. Howell, 82, died at his home on East Broadway yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Funeral, services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Sacred Heart church with interment in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Howell had been a partial invalid for nearly seven years. In August 1935 he suffered a slight stroke of paralysis and relinquished active supervision of the Security Savings Bank which he founded in 1899 and continued as president until his death:
C. & N. W. Fireman
In 1883 Mr. Howell entered the employ of the Northwestern as fireman at Boone, coming to Eagle Grove a year later. After a burning cinder practically destroyed the sight of one eye, he was compelled to resign his position with the railroad. He started a grocery store which he operated for a number of years. He was postmaster during Cleveland's administrations, first from 1885 to 1889, and from 1893 to 1897. Between terms as postmaster, he served as sheriff of Wright county, from 1889 to 1892. After leaving the postoffice Mr. Howell served two years as cashier of the Merchants National Bank and in 1899, resigned and organized the Security Savings Bank. He was elected president at the first meeting of the directors and has been re-elected annually since that time.
Always active in democratic politics Mr. Howell was nominated for member of congress in 1898, running against the late Speaker of the House, David B. Henderson. As the district was strongly republican, he made no active canvass.
Mr. Howell had a firm and abiding faith in the future of this community. He made heavy investments here, with his brother building the Howell Block now occupied by the Coast-to-Coast Store and the Iowa Public Service Company. About 30 years ago he built the fine home he occupied at the time of his death. The Security Savings Bank building was remodeled and modernized about 25 years ago.
Mr. Howell was also a community builder. He gave generously and unselfishly of his time and efforts in the upbuilding and promoting of various civic enterprises. He served a number of terms on the school board. He was an enthusiastic member of the Rotary Club as long as his health permitted and is one of the club's past presidents. He enjoyed out-of-door life as much as his close confinement in the bank permitted and was playing golf at the time when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis. He partially recovered his health but was never again in active management of the bank. He maintained a keen interest in the bank's affairs, up until the time of his death. He seldom missed a directors' meeting and at his request the last meeting was held at his home on the 14th of this January. For the past year he has been falling rapidly but was up and around his home until just a few days ago.
Mr. Howell was keenly interested in young men and a firm believer in education. Many a young man owes his start in life because Mr. Howell believed in his honesty and integrity. He believed an investment in character was safe and sound. literally hundreds of men and women have profited by his kindly advice. Successful himself, his example inspired others to be square, frugal, saving and, above all, honest.
Fortunate indeed is the community that has a man with Mr. Howell's qualifications for good citizenship with it so long. You're gone now, John, but the imprint and influence of your life will endure until the end of time.
Sympathy of all is especially extended Mrs. Howell who has been his faithful helpmate for nearly 40 years. Since Mr. Howell has been almost, an invalid she gave him every possible care and attention. No task was too arduous, no sacrifice on her part too great. She gave up practically her entire life to making his declining years more happy and more comfortable. Her untiring and ceaseless devotion has won the admiration of every acquaintance of the family.
Obituary
John Henry Howell was born in Nachusa, Illinois, May 1, 1859. He married Jennie Geiger in Freeport, Illinois, in 1885. She died in 1895 [1897]. To this union three children were born, Father John Howell of Loras College, Dubuque, Carlyle [Carlisle] G. Howell, deceased, and Mrs. Marie Donohue of Dubuque. Also surviving are one granddaughter, Dorothy Donahue, who is better known as Judy Parrish of stage and radio fame, two sisters, Mrs. Julia Scott of Chicago and Mrs. M. D. Donegan, Des Moines. In 1902 Mr. Howell was united in marriage with Miss Frances Ray, who with the two children and two sisters named above, live to mourn his passing.
The Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1942
Contributor: Eileen Reed (50182572)
Mr. Howell had been a partial invalid for nearly seven years. In August 1935 he suffered a slight stroke of paralysis and relinquished active supervision of the Security Savings Bank which he founded in 1899 and continued as president until his death:
C. & N. W. Fireman
In 1883 Mr. Howell entered the employ of the Northwestern as fireman at Boone, coming to Eagle Grove a year later. After a burning cinder practically destroyed the sight of one eye, he was compelled to resign his position with the railroad. He started a grocery store which he operated for a number of years. He was postmaster during Cleveland's administrations, first from 1885 to 1889, and from 1893 to 1897. Between terms as postmaster, he served as sheriff of Wright county, from 1889 to 1892. After leaving the postoffice Mr. Howell served two years as cashier of the Merchants National Bank and in 1899, resigned and organized the Security Savings Bank. He was elected president at the first meeting of the directors and has been re-elected annually since that time.
Always active in democratic politics Mr. Howell was nominated for member of congress in 1898, running against the late Speaker of the House, David B. Henderson. As the district was strongly republican, he made no active canvass.
Mr. Howell had a firm and abiding faith in the future of this community. He made heavy investments here, with his brother building the Howell Block now occupied by the Coast-to-Coast Store and the Iowa Public Service Company. About 30 years ago he built the fine home he occupied at the time of his death. The Security Savings Bank building was remodeled and modernized about 25 years ago.
Mr. Howell was also a community builder. He gave generously and unselfishly of his time and efforts in the upbuilding and promoting of various civic enterprises. He served a number of terms on the school board. He was an enthusiastic member of the Rotary Club as long as his health permitted and is one of the club's past presidents. He enjoyed out-of-door life as much as his close confinement in the bank permitted and was playing golf at the time when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis. He partially recovered his health but was never again in active management of the bank. He maintained a keen interest in the bank's affairs, up until the time of his death. He seldom missed a directors' meeting and at his request the last meeting was held at his home on the 14th of this January. For the past year he has been falling rapidly but was up and around his home until just a few days ago.
Mr. Howell was keenly interested in young men and a firm believer in education. Many a young man owes his start in life because Mr. Howell believed in his honesty and integrity. He believed an investment in character was safe and sound. literally hundreds of men and women have profited by his kindly advice. Successful himself, his example inspired others to be square, frugal, saving and, above all, honest.
Fortunate indeed is the community that has a man with Mr. Howell's qualifications for good citizenship with it so long. You're gone now, John, but the imprint and influence of your life will endure until the end of time.
Sympathy of all is especially extended Mrs. Howell who has been his faithful helpmate for nearly 40 years. Since Mr. Howell has been almost, an invalid she gave him every possible care and attention. No task was too arduous, no sacrifice on her part too great. She gave up practically her entire life to making his declining years more happy and more comfortable. Her untiring and ceaseless devotion has won the admiration of every acquaintance of the family.
Obituary
John Henry Howell was born in Nachusa, Illinois, May 1, 1859. He married Jennie Geiger in Freeport, Illinois, in 1885. She died in 1895 [1897]. To this union three children were born, Father John Howell of Loras College, Dubuque, Carlyle [Carlisle] G. Howell, deceased, and Mrs. Marie Donohue of Dubuque. Also surviving are one granddaughter, Dorothy Donahue, who is better known as Judy Parrish of stage and radio fame, two sisters, Mrs. Julia Scott of Chicago and Mrs. M. D. Donegan, Des Moines. In 1902 Mr. Howell was united in marriage with Miss Frances Ray, who with the two children and two sisters named above, live to mourn his passing.
The Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, January 29, 1942
Contributor: Eileen Reed (50182572)
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