Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-01-18

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II is with great sorrow we announce
the death of the mother OF the editor Of
this paper. Mrs. Priscilla Fowler,
which occurred very suddenly, at her
home, in Monroe county, w. Va, on
the 18th inst. 1t is more sad from the
fact that Mr.. 1. G. Fowler was at the
time lying dangerously i'll at the
American Hotel IN Richmond. Below
We copy an obituary published in the
Richmond Dispatch" of the 18th and
written by the editor of that paper,
which better than we can do, set
forth some OF the many virtues Of this
most estimable lady.
May the Good Lord give her surviv-
ing children grace to bear this, one OF
their greatest Affections:
Death of an EstimablC Lady.
On Wednesday last Mrs. PRISCILLA
FOWLER died in the seventy third
year Of heI age, at her home, at the
mouth OF Indian creek, in Monroe
county, w. Va. Her maiden name
was Chapman-a name that has figur-
ed in that land now called West Vir-
Rinla in its early history. and in the
trials and events of the early settle
ment and the progress towards the es-
Enlistment of the peace and order Of
society there. Mrs. Fowler married
DR.. Thomas Fowler, an allie and popu-
lar physician. who died in 1858. She
was "A pattern Of the noble women who
were bred in her day Made resolute
aud saEacious 10y circumstances that
called forth and strengthened both
traits, she, like her contemporaries,
rose to a peculiar dignity of character
that was impaired by the exigencies OF
the times and the brave part they sus.
tanned in social life. Trial aud famil-
iarity with the practical philosophy Of
daily life gave strength aud nobility Of
mein to female virtue and grace. Mrs
Fowler was an estimable member Of
this community of brave and admira-
BILE ladies.
The residence of the deceased was
beautifully located upon the New river
at the Mouth of Indian, upon
thoroughfare much travelled in ante
rail road days. Among the wayfarcrs
there at that day were the leading ppo-
pie of the time in politics, commerce,
and public concerns generally, aud the
fine hotel which there gave rest and
restoration that were 10 needed by the
fatigue traveller gave to the place a
widely spread fame. Mrs. FowLER's
acquaintance with the great men as
we'll as the great events of the day
made conversation with her very in
tereSting
This writer once navigated New
river in canoe from Central depot on
the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
railroad, to the mouth of Indian creek,
and there found shelter and rest under
roof where cOntentment and serenity
seemed to dwell. The companions Of
his voyage-two gallant gentlemen
shared his good fortune, and showered
their blessings upon the happy home
as they departed. 1t is n somewhat re-
markable coincidence that we may he
pardoned for stating that this writer
hearing OF the indisposition Of Mr.. J.
G, Fowler, n member OF the Legisla-
ture from Washington county, ana a
son of the lamented deceased, called
for the first time to see him, and took
occasion to recito the "reminiscences of
the visit to the Mouth Of indian, and
to express feeling of gratitude for the
kindness he there met. AT that mo-
ment the pure spirit of the mother was
passing away. The incident ia sipgu-
lar, and 1t ia elevated in interest by the
relation it has to one of the best of her
sex who had borne a part In the times
that required of both men and women
that activity and sturdiness that gave
nobility to their natures.
In this notice Of lamented lady we
feel that are writing in some sort
history, and II relates to times the like
of which wo shall never see again.
J. a. G.