The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-04
CITY NTELLI GE NC e
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SUDDEN DEATH OF A YOUNG PHnA-
DELPHIA JoURNALIsT.-We are called upon to
publish the sad announcement of the demise of
Mr.. George Collier Bower, DISTINGUISHED young
journalist of this city. Mr.. Bower died suddenly
this morning, of heart disease, at the residence
OF his father, northeast corner of Sixth and
Vine streets. Mr. Bower had not yet reached
the prime of manhood; he was yet single
man; and he was beloved by all who knew
intellect with the sweetest OF dis
positions. His nature was entirely free
from guile, and his innocence of thought and
habit speech and action, we're really child
like. George Collier Bower was native of
Philadelphia; he received a common school
education, and entered into the study OF phar-
macy with his father early in life. He made
rapid progress in this important science, but his
comprehensive mind meandered into other
studies, and Mr., Bower soon became
one of our most proficient photographic
reporters. Seven years ago he commenced his
journ alistic life as reporter for political can.
vases. His worth soon became apparent, and
he attached himself to the local staff of the
E0enjng -Batletin, where he at once took
rank as taCile and accomplished writer. Later
he was engaged on the Philadelphia Inquirer, and
on that paper achieved his most notable sue
cesses. Soon after the commencement OF the
Rebellion Mr.. Bower was sent to the front as
the principal special war correspondent of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, and his letters from the
Army of the Potomac gave their author proud
name for a pleasant and truthful style. His
letters were always looked tor with anxiety, and
read with satisfaction. The writer of this un-
worthy notice met Mr.. Bower on many a
bloody field of battle and always found
him far in the front, with notebook
in hand, graphically chronicling the
passing events; amidst the fury of battle he was
utterly devoid of fear. A more intrepid and
nobly warlike nature could not have been found
in the ranks than that possessed by the lamented
young subject OF our sketch In one OF the
bloodest conflicts near Richmond while spur
ring his steed into the very flame of the enemy's
musketrY, he was severely wounded, and Gene
raj Heintzelman urged him to retire, but the
brave boy pushed on holding himself up, as he
said, "by grit" until he had obtained full par
ticulars of the battle, aud list of the casualties
for the next days Inquirer.
Mr.. Bower was a particular friend of Hon. H.
J. Raymond, and served as special war cor
respondent OF the New York Times, with great
acceptability, Tor considerable length of time.
After serving in his journalistic capacity
throughout all the campaigns of the Army of
the Potomac, Mr., Bower returned to his home in
Philadelphia, and his services were at once secured
as local editor OF The PHnADELPHA EVENING
TELEGRAPH, in which position he served faith
fully and ably until his failing health forced
him to ,remquish his favorite profession:
During the past six or eight months he has suf.
fered severely at times with the disease which
caused his death. -.t
We have only space to add that Mr.. Bower
was true Christian; full of flial, fraternal, and
friend. ....|. .....
He was one OF the oldest members of the Press
Club OF Philadelphia, and was elected the first
Secretary of that organization. A special meet
ing of the Club has been called to do honor to
the memory OF the deceased. - y.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE SEAsoN.-The
new baseball ground and skating park, Twenty
fourth and Ridge avenue, will be inaugurated
on Monday, May T. by grand match between
the Hatters' Alert and Swift Foot Baseball
NIVrho A hnf, or Mill ho IN, akk
during the afternoon. ..
PATENT MAGIC PowDER.-This new and
useful article is very apty named, for its effects
on metallic substances in the way OF removing
rust and producing brilhancy equal TO new,
are really magical. 1t Is positive boon to the
household, and every house should be supplied
with it.
FIRE-PRooF SAFEs.-The reputation of
Evans & Watson's Safes Is growing every day.
They are actual salamanders, upon which the
flames seem TO have little effect Their ability
10 resist the action OF heat is perfectly won.
derful. --... ....'. -.. -. ..
Press CLUB.-There will be a special
meeting of the Press Club tomorrow afternoon,
at o'clock, TO take appropriate action in regard
to the death of George G. Bower, one OF its
original members.
PRESIDENT JOHNSON is going 10 spend the sum.
mer at Long Branch He has engaged IoOms at the
Continental Hotel at Long Branch. There is one
lmnR me fIeauenH VIII miss at this New Jersey
Stokes & Co.'s first class Clolhing House that has
made our Continental Hotel so famous
sprng Clothing at low prices, at Chas. Stokes &
Co 's under the Contiu ental.
UPHoLsTERY, -MattinRs and carpets laid town
and country, positiveiy v hen ordered, at
PArTEN's Upholstery Store,
No 1408 Chestnut street,
"AGUA DE M GNoLIA This delightful wast
for face and person is superior to any cologne Il
render the skin BOft and fresh. TO allQV inflamma
ton or purify clott ing 1t is manufactured from
the rich Southern magnolia and is a universal ia
YoTite with actres 'es, opera singers, and all who
Sold by all dealers at 81, In LARGE bottles. '
PATTRB's DOLLAR CURTAINS and Dollar Shades
The wonder is he can sell them low. Il Is fact