The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-06-10
HARTWELL C. HOWARD

The following from the Champaign,
Ills, News-Gazette will be of deep in
terest to friends of Mr.. E. M. How
ard of this city, and his honored
father, who is mourned by all who
knew him:
DIR. Hartwell C. Howard, one of the
oldest and most skilled physicians and
surgeons of Champaign and central
Illinois in his day, died at 1920
o'clock Monday morning in his home
at SOB West Green street. His death
came as result of age and other in
firmities. He was almost SO years old.
DIR. Towards broad and compre-
hensive knowledge of the science of
medicine and surgery, his ability in
applying their principles to the needs
of suffering humanity, and his long
and successful practice gained for him
an enviable prestige in professional
circles.
DIR. Howard was born in Gates,
Monroe county, New York, on July IL,
1929. He was the son of Eleazer and
Matilda Wood Howard, both of
whom were representatives of old New
England families.
In early life DIR. Howard assisted
his father on the farm and in the mill
His literary education was obtained in
| the schools of Gates, N. Y. He COM
menced reading medicine with Prof
John w. Hamilton, and later attended
three courses of lectures at the Medi-
cal College in Columbus, O.. Follow
ing further pursuit of his studies he
ispent two and one-half years in New
York city, being one of the twelve
house physicians in the Emigrant
Hospital.
| In 1854 DIR. Howard first came to
this state. At that time he was on his
way to California. But the event of
the illness of his parents, who lived
in this state, caused him to remain
with them for time. He located in
Champaign some time later and erect
led the first -four mill in this city.
When the first board of trade was
established here DR.. Howard became
it's president. After some months in
the milling business he sold out II
Twas then that he entered again into
his professional duties. For many
years he did most Of the surgical
work in the county.
DIR. Howard was charter member
of the County Medical Society, OF
(which he served as president for a
time. He was also prominent mem,
Der of the State Medical Society, the
American Medical Association, the
Mississippi Valley Medical Associa.
ltion, and the tuberculosis Society OF
Illinois. His work in the last named
Organization was especially worthy
for he had made it his speciality.
| In 1856 DIR. Howard married Mis-.
| Miranda E. Monroe, of Rochester, N
Y. Mrs. Howard died in August
1897. The deceased is survived BY
) four children, namely: Edwin. resi-
dent of Florida; Mary, Charles p,
: dentist of Champaign, and Hartwell c
DR.. Howard was the first Masol
| initiated in this city. Later he be
came a member of the Masonic council
: and commaBdery. He was also
}! member of the Independent Order O
Odd Fellows.
In manner he was pleasant and cor
dial. These qualities, together wit
, his sterling worth made him popula
in social as well as professional cir
cles. Wherever he was known he wa
| held in high regard. AS an honore,
| pioneer and highly respected citize
he is worthy of honorable memory il
the history of Champaign county.
For good many years DR., Howar'
| has led retired life and with hi
, family spent the winters in Florida.