This Week in Chester History…

In 1937, the Mendham-Chester Tribune announced the 92nd birthday of Mrs. Mary C. Howell, widow of George W. Howell. Born in Chester, Mary was one of the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Barnabas Horton. The Howells had four daughters and one son: Frances and Margaret Howell, Mrs. E. August Bird, Mrs. Alvah Breese, and Roscoe C. Howell.