October 7, 1893
 The HOWLETT's have been having a series of good times of late. Last Sunday they had a reunion at the home of Mr. John HOWLETT's daughter, Mrs. James THOMPSON, of Sodtown. On Wednesday another reunion was given at John HOWLETT. His brother, William, of Michigan, is here, and he expected his brother Thomas, of New Zealand; but for some unknown reason he did not arrive. (note, Thomas, IL was previously known as Sodtown) Thus, Annie's father was John, her uncle Wm of Michigan and Uncle Thomas of New Zealand. With that:

April 1, 1893
Oliver HOWLETT, of Thomas, brought in town last Monday 156 ducks. He makes a good thing out of wild game, yes he does.

May 13, 1893
Miss Minnie HOWLETT has a new safety, and as soon as the weather permits she will mount the steed and learn to ride the cycle.

October 7, 1893
John HOWLETT and his brother, William, of Michigan, who has been visiting here for the past week, made the Tornado office a pleasant visit.

October 28, 1893
Thomas HOWLETT of New Zealand, is a guest of his brother, John R. HOWLETT.

 January 3, 1891
John R. HOWLETT, of Thomas, rejoiceth over the advent of a young daughter at his house.

May 23, 1891
Mr. and Mrs. John HOWLETT and Mrs. McLEAN start to-day (Saturday) for New York where they will take a steamer for England. Mr. HOWLETT made the trip in 1876 and was so well pleased with his visit that he has longed to make another visit. He has a mother there to visit. Mrs. McLEAN goes to visit her mother, who will return with the party.

December 19, 1891
George and John HOWLETT have purchased the Chas. E. WILLIAMS hardware stock and will take possession about Jan. 1st, 1892.

April 11, 1896
O. HOWLETT and Dade HAYNES caught nine wolves Tuesday night near the "blow-out" west of Thomas postoffice.

January 30, 1897
A telegram was received here Friday morning from Dalton, Ga., announcing the death of Mrs. Geo. HOWLETT, and stating that Mr. HOWLETT would arrive Saturday evening. Mrs. HOWLETT was taken to Georgia in hopes that a change might prove beneficial. She was sick with consumption and it is thought that the change was too great for her.

February 6, 1897 AT REST
Death has once more called from our midst a loved on, and in response to this call Mrs. George has returned to that land from whence no traveler returns. Mrs. HOWLETT had for the past five months been suffering from consumption and in hopes of benefiting her health her husband took her to Dalton, Ga. After her arrival there she seemed to improve at first, then rapidly failed and died Jan. 29, 1897. Mrs. Elizabeth RUCK-HOWLETT was born in Fairfield, Ill., March 9, 1863, where she resided with her parents during childhood. She married Geo. HOWLETT, Feb. 11th, 1880 and their union was blessed with four children, two boys and two girls. Mrs. HOWLETT was a woman much respected by all who knew her. She was a loving and indulgent mother, her home was her happiest place and her aim was to make all around her happy. Her funeral took place in the M.E. church Sunday afternoon, Rev. S.M. HILLIARD officiating. The house was crowded and it was a long procession that followed her to the cemetery where she was laid at rest.

September 17, 1898
John HOWLETT and wife left on the morning passenger train for Bloomington to visit their daughter.

January 14, 1899
Miss Jennie HOGEBOOM and Miss Ida HOWLETT took the train Thursday evening for Denrock, and then made a visit to Lyndon returning home Monday.

June 8, 1901
Jesse HOWLETT showed us a fine photo of the ALLEN Orchestra that LAMON had taken. There is seven members in the orchestra and they were at Joe TEACHes [sic] when the picture was taken. The scene is from the parlor and the musicians sit in a semicircle. They are Fred ALLEN, Jesse HOWLETT, Burdette JACKSON, Bennie BRAINERD, Newton DENISON and Robert ALDRICH.

 August 23, 1902
Mr. and Mrs. William HOWLETT of Belleville, Michigan, who visited John and George HOWLETT here for several weeks returned home Thursday.

March 7, 1903
Mr. ANDERSON, who conducts a general store at New Bedford, is well known here and south of here. Mrs. ANDERSON is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George BERGE of this place and a sister to Mrs. John R. HOWLETT. Mr. ANDERSON has conducted a general store in New Bedford for some time and is one of that village's hustling citizens.

May 23, 1903 THOMAS Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOWLETT, a son, last Sunday.

June 27, 1903
THOMAS A birthday was given in honor of Zena HOWLETT Saturday afternoon.

July 11, 1903
Mrs. Frank HEINTZELMAN and two children from Joliet, Ill., are here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John HOWLETT.

August 15, 1903 Mr. and Mrs. John HOWLETT and daughter, Ethel, visited Mrs. HOWLETT's sister at Joliet this week. August 15, 1903 Mrs. Geo. HOWLETT entertained her sister and niece, Mrs. RICHARDSON and Miss Frances RICHARDSON, from Belleville, Mich.