Newspaper Obituary
Ft. Scott Tribune
February 21, 1921
DEATH OF JAY G. BOWER
Prominent Farmer, Aged 70, of Near Redfield, Died Last Night (2/20/1921)at 6:30 of Heart Trouble
Jay G. Bower, aged 70, for 36 years a resident of Bourbon county, died Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock of a complication of heart and kidney trouble. He had been in a serious condition for three weeks, but his health had been failing for some time.
Surviving Mr. Bower are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Mix of Aumsville, Ore.; Jessie F. Bower, at home, and Mrs. J. M. Warren of Fort Scott.
Mr. Bower was born Aug. 9, 1851, in Macon county, Ill., and was in his 70th year. He settled in Bourbon county 36 years ago and has been one of the estimable citizens of the Redfield neighborhood, his farm being located south of Redfield. He was a member of the Baptist church.
The burial will be in Mt. Orum cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announced later.
It is probably that the funeral will held Tuesday afternoon from the home, conducted by Rev. Plumm.
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Jay G. Bower was born in Macon county, Ill., August 9, 1851, and departed this life at his home, south of Redfield, Kans., February 20, 1921, being 69 years, 5 months and 11 days old. He was married to Miss Caroline M. Shotwell in 1882, in Illinois, and came to Kansas 36 years ago, locating in Bourbon county. He leaves his companion and three children: Mrs. Pearl Mix, of Oregon; Jesse, living at home; Mrs. Hazel Warren, of Fort Scott, besides one brother, W. A. Bowers of Ames, Iowa, and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Barnett, of Washington state; Mrs. Mary Campbell, of Miles City, Mont., and Mrs. Fannie Plew, of Weleka, Okla. One child preceded him to the beyond, having died in infancy.
Brother Bower professed faith in Christ in early life and united with the Baptist church and continued a faithful member until separated from all earthly ties.
He was devoted to his home and church, in conversation with the writer, it seemed that his meat and drink was to live a life creditable to his profession, and therefore desired the salvation of his friends. He was at church services when his health permitted, and the last few times he attended it probably would have been better for his flesh to have been at home.
In his death his family has lost a devoted companion and parent; the church a worthy member, and the community a substantial citizen and friend.
While he did his work calmly, yet he did it well, and now it may truly be said of him that he rests from his labors and his works do follow him.
Interment was at Mt. Orum Baptist church. All that loving hands could do to prolong his life was done, but the call came for him to quit his house to clay and enter into rest. So he quietly passed into the Great Beyond. Until we meet thee and greet thee on that ever-shining shore, we say farewell.
The family has the sympathy of the community. We know your sorrow is great, but sorrow not as those who have no hope of a batter day and better life. So live that when your summons comes to go into the valley and shadow of death you may triumph through faith in Him who triumphed over death and his grave. -- Rev. G. W. Plumb, Greenfield, Mo.
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Obituary from genealogy note of Nona K. Warren Jones, located by Evelyn Jones Christensen.
Ft. Scott Tribune
February 21, 1921
DEATH OF JAY G. BOWER
Prominent Farmer, Aged 70, of Near Redfield, Died Last Night (2/20/1921)at 6:30 of Heart Trouble
Jay G. Bower, aged 70, for 36 years a resident of Bourbon county, died Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock of a complication of heart and kidney trouble. He had been in a serious condition for three weeks, but his health had been failing for some time.
Surviving Mr. Bower are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Mix of Aumsville, Ore.; Jessie F. Bower, at home, and Mrs. J. M. Warren of Fort Scott.
Mr. Bower was born Aug. 9, 1851, in Macon county, Ill., and was in his 70th year. He settled in Bourbon county 36 years ago and has been one of the estimable citizens of the Redfield neighborhood, his farm being located south of Redfield. He was a member of the Baptist church.
The burial will be in Mt. Orum cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announced later.
It is probably that the funeral will held Tuesday afternoon from the home, conducted by Rev. Plumm.
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Jay G. Bower was born in Macon county, Ill., August 9, 1851, and departed this life at his home, south of Redfield, Kans., February 20, 1921, being 69 years, 5 months and 11 days old. He was married to Miss Caroline M. Shotwell in 1882, in Illinois, and came to Kansas 36 years ago, locating in Bourbon county. He leaves his companion and three children: Mrs. Pearl Mix, of Oregon; Jesse, living at home; Mrs. Hazel Warren, of Fort Scott, besides one brother, W. A. Bowers of Ames, Iowa, and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Barnett, of Washington state; Mrs. Mary Campbell, of Miles City, Mont., and Mrs. Fannie Plew, of Weleka, Okla. One child preceded him to the beyond, having died in infancy.
Brother Bower professed faith in Christ in early life and united with the Baptist church and continued a faithful member until separated from all earthly ties.
He was devoted to his home and church, in conversation with the writer, it seemed that his meat and drink was to live a life creditable to his profession, and therefore desired the salvation of his friends. He was at church services when his health permitted, and the last few times he attended it probably would have been better for his flesh to have been at home.
In his death his family has lost a devoted companion and parent; the church a worthy member, and the community a substantial citizen and friend.
While he did his work calmly, yet he did it well, and now it may truly be said of him that he rests from his labors and his works do follow him.
Interment was at Mt. Orum Baptist church. All that loving hands could do to prolong his life was done, but the call came for him to quit his house to clay and enter into rest. So he quietly passed into the Great Beyond. Until we meet thee and greet thee on that ever-shining shore, we say farewell.
The family has the sympathy of the community. We know your sorrow is great, but sorrow not as those who have no hope of a batter day and better life. So live that when your summons comes to go into the valley and shadow of death you may triumph through faith in Him who triumphed over death and his grave. -- Rev. G. W. Plumb, Greenfield, Mo.
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Obituary from genealogy note of Nona K. Warren Jones, located by Evelyn Jones Christensen.
Newspaper Obituary
Ft. Scott Tribune
February 21, 1921
DEATH OF JAY G. BOWER
Prominent Farmer, Aged 70, of Near Redfield, Died Last Night (2/20/1921)at 6:30 of Heart Trouble
Jay G. Bower, aged 70, for 36 years a resident of Bourbon county, died Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock of a complication of heart and kidney trouble. He had been in a serious condition for three weeks, but his health had been failing for some time.
Surviving Mr. Bower are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Mix of Aumsville, Ore.; Jessie F. Bower, at home, and Mrs. J. M. Warren of Fort Scott.
Mr. Bower was born Aug. 9, 1851, in Macon county, Ill., and was in his 70th year. He settled in Bourbon county 36 years ago and has been one of the estimable citizens of the Redfield neighborhood, his farm being located south of Redfield. He was a member of the Baptist church.
The burial will be in Mt. Orum cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announced later.
It is probably that the funeral will held Tuesday afternoon from the home, conducted by Rev. Plumm.
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Jay G. Bower was born in Macon county, Ill., August 9, 1851, and departed this life at his home, south of Redfield, Kans., February 20, 1921, being 69 years, 5 months and 11 days old. He was married to Miss Caroline M. Shotwell in 1882, in Illinois, and came to Kansas 36 years ago, locating in Bourbon county. He leaves his companion and three children: Mrs. Pearl Mix, of Oregon; Jesse, living at home; Mrs. Hazel Warren, of Fort Scott, besides one brother, W. A. Bowers of Ames, Iowa, and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Barnett, of Washington state; Mrs. Mary Campbell, of Miles City, Mont., and Mrs. Fannie Plew, of Weleka, Okla. One child preceded him to the beyond, having died in infancy.
Brother Bower professed faith in Christ in early life and united with the Baptist church and continued a faithful member until separated from all earthly ties.
He was devoted to his home and church, in conversation with the writer, it seemed that his meat and drink was to live a life creditable to his profession, and therefore desired the salvation of his friends. He was at church services when his health permitted, and the last few times he attended it probably would have been better for his flesh to have been at home.
In his death his family has lost a devoted companion and parent; the church a worthy member, and the community a substantial citizen and friend.
While he did his work calmly, yet he did it well, and now it may truly be said of him that he rests from his labors and his works do follow him.
Interment was at Mt. Orum Baptist church. All that loving hands could do to prolong his life was done, but the call came for him to quit his house to clay and enter into rest. So he quietly passed into the Great Beyond. Until we meet thee and greet thee on that ever-shining shore, we say farewell.
The family has the sympathy of the community. We know your sorrow is great, but sorrow not as those who have no hope of a batter day and better life. So live that when your summons comes to go into the valley and shadow of death you may triumph through faith in Him who triumphed over death and his grave. -- Rev. G. W. Plumb, Greenfield, Mo.
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Obituary from genealogy note of Nona K. Warren Jones, located by Evelyn Jones Christensen.
Ft. Scott Tribune
February 21, 1921
DEATH OF JAY G. BOWER
Prominent Farmer, Aged 70, of Near Redfield, Died Last Night (2/20/1921)at 6:30 of Heart Trouble
Jay G. Bower, aged 70, for 36 years a resident of Bourbon county, died Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock of a complication of heart and kidney trouble. He had been in a serious condition for three weeks, but his health had been failing for some time.
Surviving Mr. Bower are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Mix of Aumsville, Ore.; Jessie F. Bower, at home, and Mrs. J. M. Warren of Fort Scott.
Mr. Bower was born Aug. 9, 1851, in Macon county, Ill., and was in his 70th year. He settled in Bourbon county 36 years ago and has been one of the estimable citizens of the Redfield neighborhood, his farm being located south of Redfield. He was a member of the Baptist church.
The burial will be in Mt. Orum cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announced later.
It is probably that the funeral will held Tuesday afternoon from the home, conducted by Rev. Plumm.
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Jay G. Bower was born in Macon county, Ill., August 9, 1851, and departed this life at his home, south of Redfield, Kans., February 20, 1921, being 69 years, 5 months and 11 days old. He was married to Miss Caroline M. Shotwell in 1882, in Illinois, and came to Kansas 36 years ago, locating in Bourbon county. He leaves his companion and three children: Mrs. Pearl Mix, of Oregon; Jesse, living at home; Mrs. Hazel Warren, of Fort Scott, besides one brother, W. A. Bowers of Ames, Iowa, and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Barnett, of Washington state; Mrs. Mary Campbell, of Miles City, Mont., and Mrs. Fannie Plew, of Weleka, Okla. One child preceded him to the beyond, having died in infancy.
Brother Bower professed faith in Christ in early life and united with the Baptist church and continued a faithful member until separated from all earthly ties.
He was devoted to his home and church, in conversation with the writer, it seemed that his meat and drink was to live a life creditable to his profession, and therefore desired the salvation of his friends. He was at church services when his health permitted, and the last few times he attended it probably would have been better for his flesh to have been at home.
In his death his family has lost a devoted companion and parent; the church a worthy member, and the community a substantial citizen and friend.
While he did his work calmly, yet he did it well, and now it may truly be said of him that he rests from his labors and his works do follow him.
Interment was at Mt. Orum Baptist church. All that loving hands could do to prolong his life was done, but the call came for him to quit his house to clay and enter into rest. So he quietly passed into the Great Beyond. Until we meet thee and greet thee on that ever-shining shore, we say farewell.
The family has the sympathy of the community. We know your sorrow is great, but sorrow not as those who have no hope of a batter day and better life. So live that when your summons comes to go into the valley and shadow of death you may triumph through faith in Him who triumphed over death and his grave. -- Rev. G. W. Plumb, Greenfield, Mo.
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Obituary from genealogy note of Nona K. Warren Jones, located by Evelyn Jones Christensen.
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