Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-10
OBITUARY.

DIED, on Sunday night the Both ult, AT the rcs;-
Sence OF her NJ Blair, ESQ., Of ScottsvilIe
Mrs. MARY CowAS, rclict Of the late Joseph Cownn
OF Siapnton, In The Goth year Of her age
This excellent Lady has been long and well know,
IN S.aun,on In which community she resided for many
years and was highly estec9cd by all W ho knew her
for her kind and amabe disposition and sincere met
Inc memory OF such woman should be- cherished Sy
all her friends and acquainanccs. ScoftsviIe Iymes
% The remains of Mrs. CowAN were brouobt
to this place on "Wednesday the I'd instant and In
tered on Thursday, BY the side of her respected
husband large concourse Of our citizens attend
ed Them to their final resting place, from the resi-
dence OF Samuel Clarke, ESQ.,, and evidenced their
respect for the memory of one whom they had ~,
long known.
G DIED, on Sunday evening the 9th inst, Of Putrif
Albert Jordan, of this town.
II is but few days since this little girl the delight
OF ond parents aud the JOY Of her companions at home
ana Abroad was IN high health, and hope tripping TO
her early school, diligently applying 10 her lcssons
bounding with her Playmates in the recreation Of the
hours OF play She formed one of that happy eroup.
who daily seen mingling the details OF duy viii
the harity OF youth. The dropping of this flower 4,
tne early morning has arrested the attention of wide
sure 1t is lesson in itself May it he studied as
page on which is written for the instruction of every
eye-"Thou, too, must die"
At meeting of the Sons of temperance. Of y;,ht
Infantry Company of Virginia Regiment of Volunteers
held al China, Mexico, Monday the Bird of Nav
1884, +. w. p. CHARLES ii. BALL called the meet
ing to ORDER and appointed Brother GEORGE HAs1.r.
Secretary.
r, The meeting being regularly organized, WV. RI
cad rose aud expressed his deep regret being
caea upon to perform the painful duty of announcine
, , death OF our worthy and esteemed brother JcuS
who after an illness Of two weeks breathed
MS ast but few hours since. He would no, atemnt q
pancgyric OF our deceased brother-All who knew him
ms numerous good qualities and would la
been i ~, "nmey death but we especially who had
pceh Tor months intimately associated with him IN
scenes OF pryaon and danger, and have always fonn6
MN ready to extend his friendly hand relieve tho
of ana perform with steady courage the duties
deeply grieve AT the blow which sewers him from oar
coupanonshp IN foreign land. He moved that
committee OF be appointed TO draw up a suitable
preamble and resolutions expressive Of The nrofnnnJ
grief with which our hearts filled at ,he death Of
Oh 'ohh bowLEs which motion having been adopt
mt bIckle and Tar, who, after a short retirement
returned and reported the following preamble and rcso
iut,ons, WEIGH were unanimously adopted
whereas ii has pleased the Supreme Ruler OF The
universe 10 take from cur midst Bro john BowIrs
with whom we have been connected as a brother nod
oro ,Gr long time and for the last few month";
more Intimately associated because Of the service in
wnicn we nave been engaged, cad whom we have ever
Vonu 70 DC an afectIonate brother kind friend and
sodier-thercorc, as testimony Of our sim
ry, be it ~'pNOs ~ -,
a. Resolved, That we deeply sympabizc with the az
fctcd family Of our DEPARTED Brother in the prieyous
calamity which has bcfalen them but confdentiy point
om TOT consolation to the promise Of our Saviour:
dressed arc the dead, who die in the Lord-our Bro
ther died Christian Soldier.
Resolved That we will attend the funeral of our
deceased Bro. BowLEs in body, clothed with tho
-egaa OF our Order and assist performing the lsst
lad Offices foT the dead.
Resolved, That copy Of these proceedings be sign.
I'd by the President and Secretary aud Forwarded IN
he family Of our deceased Brother.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of fh;s fnesfinp bo
70 The Staunton Spectator aud Augusta Demo-
rat for publication.
c. II. BALL, p. w. p. Chairman.
GEoRsE HARtAg, Secretary.
AT muster OF the Stanton Light Infantry, June S,
1917 the following preamble and resolution were una1.
mously adopted
This Company has heard with sincere sorrow OF tho
'ea'n OF Mr. JoHN BowLEs, long Jealous and useful
MEMBER OF this Company. To most Of US he was known
rom carly boyhood, and by all who knew him was es,
eemcd rs warn hearted, generous and upright man
lis fate has been to suffer all the hardshps and priva-
ions Of service in foreign land and finally to sink be-
cath the bligbtng effects Of Mexican climate Without
he opportunity, which he so much desired OF doing
ervce and winning distinction upon the field of battle
We, who knew him, do doub that in his death the
rmy in Mexico has lost good and gallant soldier
To bis family and friends we offer our warmest syu-
sthics IN this their sore affection
Resolved, That the Captain be requested 10 commit
Ieste the FOREGOING to the family Of the deceased end
swu.