MARY L. HOWLETT LAID AT REST

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary L. HOWLETT were held in Parent's Chapel, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Appropriate recordings, including a vocal number, "The Lord's Prayer," were played preceding the service which was conducted by Eugene MORGAN, pastor of the church of Christ.

Mrs. MORGAN read Psalms46 and two poems, "A Friend" and "Someday" and made brief comments on her life.

Mrs. Nim Gosney and Mrs. Edward FULLERTON were in charge of the many beautiful flowers.

Burial was in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery with Edward FULLERTON, Willard HUNTER, Wm. FURRY, R. J. HARMS, J. J. KEPNER, and Raymond FOY serving as Pallbearers.

The business houses closed during the services as a mark of respect.

Mary Louise HOWLETT was born May 16, 1869 in Fairfield Township, Bureau County, the daughter of George and Margaret BERGE and lived in the vicinity of Tampico all of her life. She attended the Thomas school.

On December 1, 1887, she married John R. HOWLETT (Jr.) who preceded her in death in 1905. One daughter, Ethel, was born to this union.

Mrs. HOWLETT, who had been in poor health for some time, passed away Sunday morning, March 4, in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. PARENT, with whom she lived.

She was president of the Tampico Memorial Cemetery Association, for many years and was very active in the management of the organizationu until her recent illness.

Besides her daughter, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma RUCK, of Alto, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one sister, Mrs. Carrie ANDERSON.