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Sent by Diane Henderson, she is currently the Post Master of Moscow, Iowa.
She lives at RR1 Box 248, Wilton, Ia. 52778. Tel 319-732-3462.
Know all men by these present that I Mary A. Howell, of Poweshiek County, Iowa, being of sound mind and memory, but realizing the uncertainty of life and wishing to make suitable provision for the disposition of the property with
which I may be seized at the time of my death, do now make, publish and declare this my last will and Testament.
1st. It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be first paid out of my estate.
2nd. I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter, Arletta L. Howell, the sum of Two Hundered ($200.00) to be paid out of my estate, as soon as convenient after my decease.
3rd. I give, devise and bequeath to my granddaughter Gladys R. Howell, who is my child by adoption, in case she shall live to the age of eighteen years, the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), but in case of her death before arrivine at
the age of eighteen years, I give, devise and bequeath said sum of Ten Dollards ($10.00), so provided for her my legateos hereinafter named, share and share alike.
4th. It is my will that all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, of whatever name or nature, shall be divided into seven equal parts, and I give, devise and bequeath one of said seven parts to each of the following named persons: Arletta L Howell, Charles H. Howell, Frederick J. Howell, Samuel L. Howell, Albert H. Howell, George N. Howell, and Pearl M. Howell.
5th In case of my death before said Gladys R. Howell is eighteen years of age, it is my wish that my daughter, Arletta L. Howell, shall be appointed and shall be her Guardian.
6th. I hereby nominate and appoint my daughter, Arletta L. Howell, Executrix of this my last will and testament, and it is my will that she be not required to give bond as such.
Signed Mary A. Howell.Mrs. Mary Howell Passes at 88
Worthy Earl Resident Completes a Long and Useful Life in County.
Had lived 74 years in same community. Passed Away at her home in this City Sunday - Funeral was Held Wednesday.
Seventy-four years is a long time to live in the same community, but that is the record of the life of Mrs. Mary Howell who died at her home in Grinnell, Sunday, February 21. During all these years Mrs. Howell has been one of the
well known reliable and worthy citizens of Washington Township and Grinnell City.
Mary Ann Hiatt was born in Newcastle, Henry Co., Ind. Nov 10, 2838, and died at her home in Grinnell, Feb 21, 1926 in her 88th year.
She emigrated to Iowa with her parents in 1852 and settled at Blue Point, then a little village south east of Grinnell. In 1866 she was united in marriage to John Howell who receded her in death May 11, 1893.
Nine children were born to this union, six of whom survive her, four sons and two daughters, Fred J. of Bernie, Mo; Albert H. of Newton; Samuel L. of Long Beach, Calif., George N. of Newton; Mrs. O.O. Carpenter of Sully, and
Pearl of Grinnell.
There were twenty-one grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at her late home Wednesday, February 24, conducted by Rev. Edmund M. Vittum. Prayer was offered by Rev. Robert Lincoln, and Mrs. E. B. T. Spencer sang two beautiful hymuns, "Safe in the Arms of
Jesus", and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Burial was in Sugar Creek Cemetery in the west part of Washington Township.
Among the remarks made by Mr. Vittum he referred graciously to the active and useful life of the deceased woman in the following words:
"A human life is like the seasons of the year; spring is the time of life's beginning; summer the season of growth autumn of fruitfulness and greatest usefulness; winter is the time of quiet and rest; spring is the beginning of a new life. It may be only a concidence that the resurrection of Christ was at the season of early spring, but it is a suggestive coincidence.
This friend to whom we are now saying good-by has had her spring-time of youth, her summer of growth in mind and soul, her autumn of fruitfulness and greatest service, as a widow, the mother of nine children. In her old age she
had the long winter of rest and quiet, even until the eighty-eight year, but like the evergreen trees, she was always full of life and helpfulness. Now her winter is followed - not with the darkness of death - but with the glorious spring-time of a new life, like the resurrection life of Christ, who said, "Because I live ye shall live also."
To those who knew her best all felt that to know her was to lvoe her. She was a dear and loving mother to her children and a kind and faithful friend. Her lfie was a beautiful example of patience and her sweet dispostion and constant acts of kindiness and helpfulness endeared her to all. The memory of such a life is an inspiration like beautiful music, or the perfume of sweet flowers, or a glorious sunset.
Her son, F. L. Howell, had been called from his home in Long Beach and reached here Friday night, two days before her death occured. There were also present Mrs. W.C. Hall of Moline, Illinois, a niece; Mrs. Ray Johnson of Marshalltown, a granddaughter, and her cousin, George W. Copeland, also one of the very earliest settlers in this county whose home is near Searsboro.
Pall bearers were John Russell, Wil McDowell, Peter Fowler, Harvey Howell, Fred Hoover and George Pierce.