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A Sudden Summons
Our citizens were greatly surprised
to learn of the death of Ward B Howard Friday night. The gentleman was one
of the best known pioneers of the county and was a familiar figure on the
streets of Lena. He came to town frequently, but Friday was his day for
trading. He always came in on that Friday, especially to buy fish, of which
he was particularly fond. Last Friday was no exception, and he did his
trading during the afternoon and before going home was as jolly and jovial
as ever. He did not leave for home until nearly four o' clock and was
accompanied by Ed Kiplinger (son-in-law) and family. Mr Kiplinger resided
just beyond the stone church in what is known as Howardsville and Mr
Kiplinger several miles further west.
After getting to Mr Howards home
his heart stopped and the life hadgone out as quietly and peacefully as
though he had fallen asleep. The relatives and friends were notified and
could hardly believe it to be true having seen him but a few hours before.
Mr Howard was 75 years of age and
was an old settler. He came to this country many years ago and assisted in
developing the Howardsville region. He was aa great hunter and trapper and
up until very recently he trapped wolves each winter. he was everybody's
friend.
A widow and two children, Fayette
Adelbert Howard and Mrs Ed M. Kiplinger, mourn the passing of a loving
husband and father. During late years the deceased had shared his home with
a number of New York orphans.
The deceased was a Baptist and the
funeral services were held from the Baptist stone church, situated on the
corner of his farm, Sunday forenoon. rev Gilbert of Damascus Officiating.
Lena Ill. Star
March 25, 1898
Freeport Illinois Weekly Bulletin October 7, 1897
HE DIED AT THE TABLE
Ward B. Howard, of Lena, Called Away Suddenly Last
Evening
HE WAS A PIONEER
Had reached th Age of 74 Years
Lena-Oct 2-Ward B. Howard, one of the pioneer
residents of Stephenson county, died suddenly at his residence four
miles west of this city at 6 o'clock last evening, aged 74 years and four
months.
Mr and Mrs Howard and Ed Kiplinger
and family had been to Lena yesterday afternoon and when they arrived at Mr.
Howard's on their way home he insisted that Mr. Kiplinger and his family
should stay to supper.
While they were seated at the table
his daughter, Mrs. Kiplinger noticed that Mr. Howard was leaning to one side
and called the attention of her husband to it. He went to Mr Howard's side and
found that he was dead.
mr. Howard leaves a wife, two
children, Fayette A. Howard and Mrs. Edith Kiplinger, a brother and a number
of other relatives.
Linda Pulfrey-Harms
A Sudden Summons
Our citizens were greatly surprised to learn of the death of Ward
B Howard Friday night. The gentleman was one of the best known pioneers of the
county and was a familiar figure on the streets of Lena. He came to town
frequently, but Friday was his day for trading. He always came in on that
Friday, especially to buy fish, of which he was particularly fond. Last Friday
was no exception, and he did his trading during the afternoon and before going
home was as jolly and jovial as ever. He did not leave for home until nearly
four o' clock and was accompanied by Ed Kiplinger (son-in-law) and family. Mr
Kiplinger resided just beyond the stone church in what is known as
Howardsville and Mr Kiplinger several miles further west.
After getting to Mr Howards home his heart stopped and the life
hadgone out as quietly and peacefully as though he had fallen asleep. The
relatives and friends were notified and could hardly believe it to be true
having seen him but a few hours before.
Mr Howard was 75 years of age and was an old settler. He came to
this country many years ago and assisted in developing the Howardsville
region. He was aa great hunter and trapper and up until very recently he
trapped wolves each winter. he was everybody's friend.
A widow and two children, Fayette Adelbert Howard and Mrs Ed M.
Kiplinger, mourn the passing of a loving husband and father. During late years
the deceased had shared his home with a number of New York orphans.
The deceased was a Baptist and the funeral services were held
from the Baptist stone church, situated on the corner of his farm, Sunday
forenoon. rev Gilbert of Damascus Officiating.
Lena Ill. Star
March 25, 1898
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