Garrett - Howard
Source: Greencastle Herald 10 Jan 1919 p 3
Card of thanks – We want to thank our neighbors and friends for all their acts of kindness and words of sympathy expressed during the sickness and death of our darling boy, Howard. Also the beautiful floral offerings, the minister for his words of consolation, the singer and the undertake for his care and thoughtfulness – Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Garrett (buried Brick Chapel 1907-1918)
Source: Greencastle Herald, 10 Jan 1919 p 3
Howard Cline Garrett, son of George and Libbie Garrett, was born in Madison Township, Putnam County, May 31, 1907 and departed this life December 22, 1918 being 11 years 6 months and 22 days of age – just at the age to be so useful and helpful to everyone. He spent his life in Greencastle until last May when the family moved for Howard’s benefit to a farm at Limedale, where he so enjoyed every minute of the time, being so interested in farm work for he was very industrious. On December 8 he had an attack of influenza, then developed pneumonia with a sudden attack of heart failure, which caused his death. He suffered terribly for 10 days but was so patient and good during this time, for he wanted to get well so much. Howard was in the sixth grade, in Miss Talbott’s room at the Third Ward and loved his teacher and classmates, always so thoughtful for others, ready to give up everything to keep peace with his playmates. He loved little children and made many business men his companions. He especially loved his little sister, Mary Emily and brother, Donald who will so greatly miss him in their home. He hardly missed a Sunday at Sunday school where he loved his teacher and Rev. Marshall very much. While the loss is great, we can rest assured that his soul is at rest. He leaves to mourn father, mother, sister, brother and one grandmother besides so many relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the home at Limedale Christmas morning at 10 o’clock services by Rev. Nichols and Harry Moore sang in his impressive way Howard’s favorite songs, after which he was laid to rest in Brick Chapel Cemetery. The pall bearers were his playmates, Russell and Hugh Hauck, Walter Cos, John Lane, Clyde, James and Samuel Sweet. - kbz