John Howell

John H. Howell, on e of the oldest and best known citizens of Monroe county, died of stomach trouble at his home in Paris Saturday, and the remains were buried at Shiloh church, west of town, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Richmond preaching the funeral.  Deceased was 70 years old and is survived by his wife and children.  He was a good citizen and a man generally esteemed.  All of his children, Ab, George, and Jim Howell, and Mrs. Thos. Foster, survive him.


Source: Paris Mercury dated March 15, 1907, submitted by Vickie Stinson from the newspaper article collection of her grandmother, Bess Kipper Atterbury.