Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Indiana 1877-1889. George was married first to Eleanor Dewey 21 Dec 1848; married Jane Simonson 05 Sep 1854
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE! Judge George V. Howk, Well and Favorably Known Throughout the State, is Dead His Illness Was of Short Duration, and the End Peaceful. Short Sketch of His Eventful Life. Many citizens of New Albany were startled, shocked and pained last Wednesday morning, at the sad intelligence of the sudden and unexpected death of Judge Howk, who, previous to his late illness, had scarcely ever been confined to his room by sickness. He was extremely careful of his health, was regular and temperate in his habits, and although never rugged and robust in health, was considered hearty and sound physically and mentally. Judge Howk had resided on Main street, near Upper Sixth, for several years, in a comfortable home he purchased from the Lapsley estate, where he died at 4:20 o'clock Wednesday morning, peacefully and in possession of all his faculties until the last. He fondly bid his aged wife good-bye, and closing his eyes, as calmly as a child falling asleep he passed away, surrounded by sorrowing friends. The illness which caused his death had its origin in a severe cold contracted about four weeks ago, and developed into a severe attack of la grippe, which, complicated with a nervous ailment with which he had been afflicted for several years rendered his condition serious. Tuesday he became suddenly worse and his family was notified to expect the worst. He lingered almost through the night, but at no time since Tuesday was there any hope for his recovery. . . Upon retiring from the supreme bench, he resumed the practice of his profession in this city, taking his son, George V. Howk, into partnership with him. The death of this son, which occurred in August, 1889, was a severe blow to Judge Howk, and was the occasion of much regret and sorrow to all who knew him. Judge Howk had attained great distinction in the Masonic fraternity in this city, and at the time of his death was one of the highest members of that order. He had been for thirteen consecutive terms master of Jefferson lodge, and afterward served an additional term, making fourteen years' service in that capacity. Every chair in the Blue lodge had been filled by him; every place in the Royal Arch, in the Royal and Select masters, and the Knights Templar. He was a sovereign prince of the Royal secret council, general sovereign of Indiana of the Red Cross Knights of Constantine. The various Masonic bodies will meet at once to take appropriate action on the death of the distinguished brother. As a business man he was greatly esteemed, and at the time of his death was a director in the Merchant's National Bank and the New Albany Water Works Company. - Public Press 20 Jan 1892
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE! Judge George V. Howk, Well and Favorably Known Throughout the State, is Dead His Illness Was of Short Duration, and the End Peaceful. Short Sketch of His Eventful Life. Many citizens of New Albany were startled, shocked and pained last Wednesday morning, at the sad intelligence of the sudden and unexpected death of Judge Howk, who, previous to his late illness, had scarcely ever been confined to his room by sickness. He was extremely careful of his health, was regular and temperate in his habits, and although never rugged and robust in health, was considered hearty and sound physically and mentally. Judge Howk had resided on Main street, near Upper Sixth, for several years, in a comfortable home he purchased from the Lapsley estate, where he died at 4:20 o'clock Wednesday morning, peacefully and in possession of all his faculties until the last. He fondly bid his aged wife good-bye, and closing his eyes, as calmly as a child falling asleep he passed away, surrounded by sorrowing friends. The illness which caused his death had its origin in a severe cold contracted about four weeks ago, and developed into a severe attack of la grippe, which, complicated with a nervous ailment with which he had been afflicted for several years rendered his condition serious. Tuesday he became suddenly worse and his family was notified to expect the worst. He lingered almost through the night, but at no time since Tuesday was there any hope for his recovery. . . Upon retiring from the supreme bench, he resumed the practice of his profession in this city, taking his son, George V. Howk, into partnership with him. The death of this son, which occurred in August, 1889, was a severe blow to Judge Howk, and was the occasion of much regret and sorrow to all who knew him. Judge Howk had attained great distinction in the Masonic fraternity in this city, and at the time of his death was one of the highest members of that order. He had been for thirteen consecutive terms master of Jefferson lodge, and afterward served an additional term, making fourteen years' service in that capacity. Every chair in the Blue lodge had been filled by him; every place in the Royal Arch, in the Royal and Select masters, and the Knights Templar. He was a sovereign prince of the Royal secret council, general sovereign of Indiana of the Red Cross Knights of Constantine. The various Masonic bodies will meet at once to take appropriate action on the death of the distinguished brother. As a business man he was greatly esteemed, and at the time of his death was a director in the Merchant's National Bank and the New Albany Water Works Company. - Public Press 20 Jan 1892
Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Indiana 1877-1889. George was married first to Eleanor Dewey 21 Dec 1848; married Jane Simonson 05 Sep 1854
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE! Judge George V. Howk, Well and Favorably Known Throughout the State, is Dead His Illness Was of Short Duration, and the End Peaceful. Short Sketch of His Eventful Life. Many citizens of New Albany were startled, shocked and pained last Wednesday morning, at the sad intelligence of the sudden and unexpected death of Judge Howk, who, previous to his late illness, had scarcely ever been confined to his room by sickness. He was extremely careful of his health, was regular and temperate in his habits, and although never rugged and robust in health, was considered hearty and sound physically and mentally. Judge Howk had resided on Main street, near Upper Sixth, for several years, in a comfortable home he purchased from the Lapsley estate, where he died at 4:20 o'clock Wednesday morning, peacefully and in possession of all his faculties until the last. He fondly bid his aged wife good-bye, and closing his eyes, as calmly as a child falling asleep he passed away, surrounded by sorrowing friends. The illness which caused his death had its origin in a severe cold contracted about four weeks ago, and developed into a severe attack of la grippe, which, complicated with a nervous ailment with which he had been afflicted for several years rendered his condition serious. Tuesday he became suddenly worse and his family was notified to expect the worst. He lingered almost through the night, but at no time since Tuesday was there any hope for his recovery. . . Upon retiring from the supreme bench, he resumed the practice of his profession in this city, taking his son, George V. Howk, into partnership with him. The death of this son, which occurred in August, 1889, was a severe blow to Judge Howk, and was the occasion of much regret and sorrow to all who knew him. Judge Howk had attained great distinction in the Masonic fraternity in this city, and at the time of his death was one of the highest members of that order. He had been for thirteen consecutive terms master of Jefferson lodge, and afterward served an additional term, making fourteen years' service in that capacity. Every chair in the Blue lodge had been filled by him; every place in the Royal Arch, in the Royal and Select masters, and the Knights Templar. He was a sovereign prince of the Royal secret council, general sovereign of Indiana of the Red Cross Knights of Constantine. The various Masonic bodies will meet at once to take appropriate action on the death of the distinguished brother. As a business man he was greatly esteemed, and at the time of his death was a director in the Merchant's National Bank and the New Albany Water Works Company. - Public Press 20 Jan 1892
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE! Judge George V. Howk, Well and Favorably Known Throughout the State, is Dead His Illness Was of Short Duration, and the End Peaceful. Short Sketch of His Eventful Life. Many citizens of New Albany were startled, shocked and pained last Wednesday morning, at the sad intelligence of the sudden and unexpected death of Judge Howk, who, previous to his late illness, had scarcely ever been confined to his room by sickness. He was extremely careful of his health, was regular and temperate in his habits, and although never rugged and robust in health, was considered hearty and sound physically and mentally. Judge Howk had resided on Main street, near Upper Sixth, for several years, in a comfortable home he purchased from the Lapsley estate, where he died at 4:20 o'clock Wednesday morning, peacefully and in possession of all his faculties until the last. He fondly bid his aged wife good-bye, and closing his eyes, as calmly as a child falling asleep he passed away, surrounded by sorrowing friends. The illness which caused his death had its origin in a severe cold contracted about four weeks ago, and developed into a severe attack of la grippe, which, complicated with a nervous ailment with which he had been afflicted for several years rendered his condition serious. Tuesday he became suddenly worse and his family was notified to expect the worst. He lingered almost through the night, but at no time since Tuesday was there any hope for his recovery. . . Upon retiring from the supreme bench, he resumed the practice of his profession in this city, taking his son, George V. Howk, into partnership with him. The death of this son, which occurred in August, 1889, was a severe blow to Judge Howk, and was the occasion of much regret and sorrow to all who knew him. Judge Howk had attained great distinction in the Masonic fraternity in this city, and at the time of his death was one of the highest members of that order. He had been for thirteen consecutive terms master of Jefferson lodge, and afterward served an additional term, making fourteen years' service in that capacity. Every chair in the Blue lodge had been filled by him; every place in the Royal Arch, in the Royal and Select masters, and the Knights Templar. He was a sovereign prince of the Royal secret council, general sovereign of Indiana of the Red Cross Knights of Constantine. The various Masonic bodies will meet at once to take appropriate action on the death of the distinguished brother. As a business man he was greatly esteemed, and at the time of his death was a director in the Merchant's National Bank and the New Albany Water Works Company. - Public Press 20 Jan 1892
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