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Show F1IIRAL SERIES II LOGAN FOR LATE ' JDS. HOWELL LOGAN, July 21. Tho large audience audi-ence which was present this "afternoon at the funeral of Joseph Howell was evidence of tho great esteem In which he was held and of his wide acquaintance. acquaint-ance. The tabernacle was crowded with local people and there wero many friends and relatives from other parts of the state and Idaho. Among the prominent citizens of the state present were former Governor William Spry, Elder C. W. Penrose of tho first presidency presi-dency of the Mormon church, Apostle George Albert Smith and Bishop C. W. Nibley. "Brother Joseph Howell performed a great work for humanity," declared C. W. Penrose of the first presidency. "He was a prominent citizen, had an admirable character and helped very much to build up this splendid government govern-ment of ours," he added. He said Mr. Howell, in tho service of his country, was known for his ability nnd stability, stabil-ity, and that he had served tho state long and well. Bishop C. W. Nibley said he had known Joseph Howell for over fifty years, and that he was no ordinary man, otherwise he could not have made the splendid record he did. "Mr. Howell never failed his church or his country," said Mr. Nibley. Mr. Nibley testified to the hospitality of Mr. How-I How-I ell and the splendid family he had reared. Former Governor William Spry was impressed with the largo audience present and thought that no greater tribute could be paid to the memory of Joseph Howell. Mr. Spry said that in all his associations with Mr. Howell he had found him absolutely dependable. depend-able. He belonged to the country and very few men in public lifo have done better. He -was a real patriot and possessed pos-sessed a love for his country that was the exception, and when he had an obligation ob-ligation to perform he did it without noise. He was a peacemaker and a man of charity and a man who did things. Ho declared that tho Indian ! war veterans can thank Joseph Howell for tho recompense they are receiving today from the government. Apostlo George Albert Smithsaid that when tho history of Cache county is -written the record of Joseph Howell will be ono of the most luminous. Mr. Howell was not given to ostentation, but was very modest. Ho stood up and filled his place among his fellow men, declared Apostle Smith. "Much prejudice prej-udice against this church has been allayed al-layed because of .the associations of other people in Washington with the Howell family," he added. Hlrschell Bullen, a very close friend of Mr. Howell and the Howell family, spoke of tho early days of Mr. Howell and how he had struggled to achieve success. Mr. Bullen said Mr. Howell -was the best friend he had ever had or expected to have. In a very touching manner Mr. Bullen referred to the beautiful love and unity existing in the Howell family. William H. Maughan of the Hyrum stake presidency read a set of resolutions resolu-tions from the Brigham Young collego out of respect for Mr. Howell, who was a trustee of this institution. Miss Margaret Summerhays of Salt Lake and Frank Baugh of Logan rendered ren-dered solos that were much appreciated. appreciat-ed. The stand was artistically decorated deco-rated with flowers. Mr. nowell died suddenly Wednesday Wednes-day morning, owing to hemorrhage of tho brain. A widow and ten children survive him. nn |