Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-03
The Death Of Col. q. W. Oweu-

last night, after long Illness, at the ven
House, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th
and 18th streets, of which house he was the pro.
prietor. He was the son of Edward Oven. and
was born on the 18th of Janusry, 1925. in Lon.
don, England. The family emigrated TO this
country in 1881, and located in this CITY, the
father embarking in the tailoring busi uess.
Samuei, after receiving his education at
McLeod's school, on 9th street, learnei tailor
ing with his father, and afterwards beca his
partner. Their business became quite lucra-
i've, the hrm being known as Owen s. Son,
army and navy tailOrs. Col Owen married a
daughter of the late Robert Cruit who survives
him, with several children. Col D wen. in early
NE, evlnced partiality fer military pursuits
and when the Presidents Mounted Guard was
organized some years before the civil war he
joined Its ranks and filed the position of lieu
tenant, afterwards becoming captain, When
me can was made for volunteers for the
defence OF the national capital in April,
1861, the troop under the Command OF
Captain Owen, enlisted for three months
and served until July, in this District and
being mustered out with his ommand went 10
Pennsylvania and aided in the organization of
a cavalry regiment, ofwhich he was made lieu
tenant colonel, and on the'death of the colonel
the command devolved upon him. His
fellow officers urged his promotion, but
other Influences prevailed, and an officer
OF the regular army-General Ayeril-vas
appointed to the comm and. Lieutenant Colonel
owen Immediately resigned, and returned to
business life, and the upper part of the house in
winch for years the tailoring business had pros
pered was lifted up as hotel under the name
OF the "OweD House," which became an ex-
ceedingly popular place. In 1864 Colonel Owen
Was was elected to the Board of Common Council of
Washington as representative of the Second
Ward, and proved himself good working legis-
lator. His popularity was such that he could
nave been elected whenever he was so disposed.
put after one years service he perem ptorily de-
clned reelection. After the close of the war
COLONEL owen recognized the Presidents
Mounted Guard, and, having seen it grow to q
prosperous organization, resigned. On the for
nation OF the present District government
be was appointed quartermaster on the
Governors STAFF, with the rank of colonel,
fall. Colonel owen was generous to a fsnIt. was
a steadfast friend, had a pleasing adj and
WAS exceedingly popular with all who knew hi m
~ Inc funeral will take place at two O'Clock on
MONDAY afternoon from the Foundry I'M. ED
church, corner of 18th and G streets and Rev.
ii. A. Cleaveland, the pastor, will Off ciate The
cavalry battalion and the 1st regiment of infan-
try, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel
X. /. Fleming, will form the escort; and Federal
Lodge and Columbia Chapter of Masons. of
which he was member, will attend. The re-
mains will be inferred at Oak Hill.
THE FOLLOWING ORDERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, DISTRICT OF CoLUMBIA,l
WASHINGTON, January Sd, 1874.
General Orders, No. Ellis Excellency the
Governor, announces with sincere regret the
decease at Washington city. on the ID instant,
N,
stan, at the age of As years
Beginning his military career as an officer of
the militia of this District, he was among the
nrst, when in April, 1851, armed hosts assailed
tne National Government, to enter the service
OF his country, in command of his old troop, the
Presidents Mounted Guard.
mustered out of service at the expiration of
the term of enlistment of his troop he again
entered the field, and, as lieutenant colonel of
cavalry, nobly earned the brevet of colonel.
conferred upon him by the President for merit
and gallantry.
His soldierly qualities are worthy Of emula-
ton, and, gained while an officer Of volunteer
militia, strikingly illustrate the value OF a cit-
zen soldiery
An honored and esteemed citizen. q bravs
and gallant soldier, a TRASHY, steadfast friend,
bis loss will be deeply felt by the Community
amongst whom he passed the most of his life.
IN, Inc officers OF the staff will wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days.
BY command of the Governor.
4 WEBSTER, Adjutant General d. C. NJ.
Ohclal n. ID. COOKE, JR., \. DC.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WARRINGTON, January Sd, 1874.
General Order, No. The LIST Battalion of
Cavalry and the LIST Regiment Of Infantry, are
funeral of Col. Sam. w. Owen to take place on
Monday, the 9Th inst, at 2 clock D. m. from
Foundry Church. 1t. Col. X. /. Fleming will
command, and make all necessary arrangements
for the prompt and satisfactory execution Of
this order.
By Command of the Governor.
o A. WEBSTER, Adjutant General.
ohciai;-H. ID. COOKE, ia, Abide Camp.
1. o. o. F. OFFICERS ELBCrED.-The follow
ng have been elected officers of the Encamp-
nents and Lodges in the District of Columbia
or the term beginning on the LIST instant:
, Columbian EncamPment, No. JAS. Hughes
2. p; A. H. Stockman, H. p; j. /. Hall, S. W
p. Carter, j. W.; VIM. X. Mclean, s.; j. IL.
Magenenu, No. John F. O'Nei, c.P.;H.
< ahlert, II. p; j. Long. s. W.; G. W. Elan, j.
W.; VIM. P. Allan, s.; j. E. Herreil, T.
, Ridgely, No. John Carroll. G. p; A. H.
Carroll, j. W.; b. A. Kidder, s.; Geo. Rhine
Mount Nebo, No. 6-Robert c. simonds, c.
4: Jones, j. W.; Thos. W. Fowler, S.; J. I.
Given, Il.
, Central, No. 1..R. w. Tucker, \. g.; John G.
Robinson jr, V.G.; X. T. Humphrey, F.S.; F.
B. Lord, ir., X. s.; W. G. Phillips, T.
, washington, No. 81. H: Patterson, N.G:
B EN-, M Reed; v.G;; John H. Hsrsey, F.s.; j. H.
Eastern, No. flames Lsrkin, Nc; VIII.
v.G.; T. S. Tune, F s.; j. T. Pet
~; Rs; Thomas G. Donaldson, T.
RS; w. T. Bright, 7.
Columbia, No. To- John F. S. Ourand, N.G.;
gas. W; Hughes, V.G.; R. G. simonds, F.S.; s.
Union, No 11;-Johannes Watson, \ C.; s. H.
Ellis, V C.; w. Fl. OVERLY, F.S.; j. Martin Nc
Farland, RS; X. Emmons T.
. Friendship, No. 12.-Wm. H. Womerslev, N.
g.; w. j. Davis, V. g.; ID. G. Reinhold, F. s.;
P. H. Sweet, R; s.; B: A. Kidder, T.
Covenent, No. Is, (Georgetown.)-S. n.
Thorn, N.G.; j. o. Sailing, V.G.; A. ID. Smith,
+ s.; John H. Darne, r. s.; s. g. Palmer, I.
Beacon. No. BIB. May, N. G.; f. l.. Nc
Grsw, Y. G.; 4; P. Carter, F. s.; l.. B. Allyn,
Metropolis, No. 16.-John s. Friel, n. c.; j.
=. Dement,, v. g.; H. A. Bales, F. s.. Edward
Bawsel, X. s.; ID. Moore, 7.
. Excelsior, No. 7.-Martin Arenz. N. G.; o.
g. Boteler, V. g.; j. w. Duvall, f. s.; f. G.
Dake, X. s.; Walter Ker, 7.
Mechanics, No. IS, Georgetown )-R. H.
Green. N.G.; James w. Harry, V.G.; W. Bur-
lett, F.S.; Hugh G. Divine, RS; A. c. Pra-
Their, L.
Oriental, No. 19.-Charles Schneider, n. g.;
Peter Nierbuchen, V. G.; Simon Caro-, F. S.;
John Wahi, K. s.; John l.. Vogt, 7.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFRRs.-Saml c. Pome-
roy ct al, to VIM. H. Hunter, lot 5, section 2,
Of subdivision of Barry farm, 81 900. John NJ.
LauXman to Augustus Long, lot 3, square 1850,
s225. s. b. Scaggs to Methodist Episcopal
Church South, "fOr being in consideration OF
the love have for the cause of Christ" &C., a