Death Notice and Obituary of Lewis Howell
OLD SETTLERS TAKE NOTICE
Our old comrade Lewis Howell has departed this life, and it becomes us all to pay to his memory the respect of attending his funeral, which will take place on Monday morning at 10 o’clock, from his old residence at No. 517 North Adams Street. Old settlers will please attend without further notice.
Peoria Evening Review, May 15, 1880
LEWIS HOWELL
Lewis Howell, who died Friday evening, was born at Nescopeck, near Berwick, Pa. His mother died when he was a mere boy and his father left him, and went to New Orleans, where he again married, and Mr. Howell did not know that he had several half brothers until he was 50 years old. After being employed a short time in a Philadelphia wholesale grocery house, and then helping in a survey of the old Portage road in Pennsylvania, Mr. Howell, in 1836, came to Peoria, and engaged in the dry goods trade with a Mr. Alter. Afterwards, he was with Almiron S. Cole, and then in the milling business with C. H. Ruggles. In 1852, he became a clerk in the banking house of J. P. Hotchkiss, and obtained an interest in the concern. On the death of Mr. Hotchkiss, in 1856, Mr. Howell took charge of the business. In 1869, he engaged in the banking business with John Boyd Smith and J. B. Headley, under the firm name of Lewis Howell & Co., and in 1864 the bank became the Second National Bank with Mr. Howell as president, which position he held until his death.
He was married in 1835 to Miss Mary Ann Beck.They had no children, but leave two foster daughters, Mrs. J. B. Smith and Mrs. Robert A. King.
Peoria Evening Review, May 17, 1880
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DEATH OF LEWIS HOWELL
Lewis Howell, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Peoria, died last evening at half-past nine o’clock at his residence on North Adams Street. He had been more or less unwell for two years, and a year ago was very sick, but recovered sufficiently to attend to his business again. His last illness was softening of the brain, and was of comparatively short duration. It was only a few weeks ago that he was able to walk between his house and the Second National Bank, of which he has been a president ever since it was organized.
Mr. Howell had been a resident of Peoria over forty years. He was for many years engaged in merchandizing, and being a careful, prudent, and intelligent business man, accumulated a large fortune. His character was irreproachable, and won for him universal esteem. While of a quiet, methodical disposition, he was cordial and approachable, and was as much liked as he was respected. In the death of Mr. Howell, Peoria loses one of her most valued citizens.
Peoria Evening Review, May 17, 1880
OLD SETTLERS TAKE NOTICE
Our old comrade Lewis Howell has departed this life, and it becomes us all to pay to his memory the respect of attending his funeral, which will take place on Monday morning at 10 o’clock, from his old residence at No. 517 North Adams Street. Old settlers will please attend without further notice.
Peoria Evening Review, May 15, 1880
LEWIS HOWELL
Lewis Howell, who died Friday evening, was born at Nescopeck, near Berwick, Pa. His mother died when he was a mere boy and his father left him, and went to New Orleans, where he again married, and Mr. Howell did not know that he had several half brothers until he was 50 years old. After being employed a short time in a Philadelphia wholesale grocery house, and then helping in a survey of the old Portage road in Pennsylvania, Mr. Howell, in 1836, came to Peoria, and engaged in the dry goods trade with a Mr. Alter. Afterwards, he was with Almiron S. Cole, and then in the milling business with C. H. Ruggles. In 1852, he became a clerk in the banking house of J. P. Hotchkiss, and obtained an interest in the concern. On the death of Mr. Hotchkiss, in 1856, Mr. Howell took charge of the business. In 1869, he engaged in the banking business with John Boyd Smith and J. B. Headley, under the firm name of Lewis Howell & Co., and in 1864 the bank became the Second National Bank with Mr. Howell as president, which position he held until his death.
He was married in 1835 to Miss Mary Ann Beck.They had no children, but leave two foster daughters, Mrs. J. B. Smith and Mrs. Robert A. King.
Peoria Evening Review, May 17, 1880
[on same page]
DEATH OF LEWIS HOWELL
Lewis Howell, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Peoria, died last evening at half-past nine o’clock at his residence on North Adams Street. He had been more or less unwell for two years, and a year ago was very sick, but recovered sufficiently to attend to his business again. His last illness was softening of the brain, and was of comparatively short duration. It was only a few weeks ago that he was able to walk between his house and the Second National Bank, of which he has been a president ever since it was organized.
Mr. Howell had been a resident of Peoria over forty years. He was for many years engaged in merchandizing, and being a careful, prudent, and intelligent business man, accumulated a large fortune. His character was irreproachable, and won for him universal esteem. While of a quiet, methodical disposition, he was cordial and approachable, and was as much liked as he was respected. In the death of Mr. Howell, Peoria loses one of her most valued citizens.
Peoria Evening Review, May 17, 1880
Death Notice and Obituary of Lewis Howell
OLD SETTLERS TAKE NOTICE
Our old comrade Lewis Howell has departed this life, and it becomes us all to pay to his memory the respect of attending his funeral, which will take place on Monday morning at 10 o’clock, from his old residence at No. 517 North Adams Street. Old settlers will please attend without further notice.
Peoria Evening Review, May 15, 1880
LEWIS HOWELL
Lewis Howell, who died Friday evening, was born at Nescopeck, near Berwick, Pa. His mother died when he was a mere boy and his father left him, and went to New Orleans, where he again married, and Mr. Howell did not know that he had several half brothers until he was 50 years old. After being employed a short time in a Philadelphia wholesale grocery house, and then helping in a survey of the old Portage road in Pennsylvania, Mr. Howell, in 1836, came to Peoria, and engaged in the dry goods trade with a Mr. Alter. Afterwards, he was with Almiron S. Cole, and then in the milling business with C. H. Ruggles. In 1852, he became a clerk in the banking house of J. P. Hotchkiss, and obtained an interest in the concern. On the death of Mr. Hotchkiss, in 1856, Mr. Howell took charge of the business. In 1869, he engaged in the banking business with John Boyd Smith and J. B. Headley, under the firm name of Lewis Howell & Co., and in 1864 the bank became the Second National Bank with Mr. Howell as president, which position he held until his death.
He was married in 1835 to Miss Mary Ann Beck.They had no children, but leave two foster daughters, Mrs. J. B. Smith and Mrs. Robert A. King.
Peoria Evening Review, May 17, 1880
[on same page]
DEATH OF LEWIS HOWELL
Lewis Howell, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Peoria, died last evening at half-past nine o’clock at his residence on North Adams Street. He had been more or less unwell for two years, and a year ago was very sick, but recovered sufficiently to attend to his business again. His last illness was softening of the brain, and was of comparatively short duration. It was only a few weeks ago that he was able to walk between his house and the Second National Bank, of which he has been a president ever since it was organized.
Mr. Howell had been a resident of Peoria over forty years. He was for many years engaged in merchandizing, and being a careful, prudent, and intelligent business man, accumulated a large fortune. His character was irreproachable, and won for him universal esteem. While of a quiet, methodical disposition, he was cordial and approachable, and was as much liked as he was respected. In the death of Mr. Howell, Peoria loses one of her most valued citizens.
Peoria Evening Review, May 17, 1880
OLD SETTLERS TAKE NOTICE
Our old comrade Lewis Howell has departed this life, and it becomes us all to pay to his memory the respect of attending his funeral, which will take place on Monday morning at 10 o’clock, from his old residence at No. 517 North Adams Street. Old settlers will please attend without further notice.
Peoria Evening Review, May 15, 1880
LEWIS HOWELL
Lewis Howell, who died Friday evening, was born at Nescopeck, near Berwick, Pa. His mother died when he was a mere boy and his father left him, and went to New Orleans, where he again married, and Mr. Howell did not know that he had several half brothers until he was 50 years old. After being employed a short time in a Philadelphia wholesale grocery house, and then helping in a survey of the old Portage road in Pennsylvania, Mr. Howell, in 1836, came to Peoria, and engaged in the dry goods trade with a Mr. Alter. Afterwards, he was with Almiron S. Cole, and then in the milling business with C. H. Ruggles. In 1852, he became a clerk in the banking house of J. P. Hotchkiss, and obtained an interest in the concern. On the death of Mr. Hotchkiss, in 1856, Mr. Howell took charge of the business. In 1869, he engaged in the banking business with John Boyd Smith and J. B. Headley, under the firm name of Lewis Howell & Co., and in 1864 the bank became the Second National Bank with Mr. Howell as president, which position he held until his death.
He was married in 1835 to Miss Mary Ann Beck.They had no children, but leave two foster daughters, Mrs. J. B. Smith and Mrs. Robert A. King.
Peoria Evening Review, May 17, 1880
[on same page]
DEATH OF LEWIS HOWELL
Lewis Howell, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Peoria, died last evening at half-past nine o’clock at his residence on North Adams Street. He had been more or less unwell for two years, and a year ago was very sick, but recovered sufficiently to attend to his business again. His last illness was softening of the brain, and was of comparatively short duration. It was only a few weeks ago that he was able to walk between his house and the Second National Bank, of which he has been a president ever since it was organized.
Mr. Howell had been a resident of Peoria over forty years. He was for many years engaged in merchandizing, and being a careful, prudent, and intelligent business man, accumulated a large fortune. His character was irreproachable, and won for him universal esteem. While of a quiet, methodical disposition, he was cordial and approachable, and was as much liked as he was respected. In the death of Mr. Howell, Peoria loses one of her most valued citizens.
Peoria Evening Review, May 17, 1880
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