Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-29
Death of City Engineer Fowler.

Death of City Engineer Fowler. The Close of an Honorable and Useful l
 LIfe-New Haven Loses 0 Faithful Om-
 cer and Upright Citizen.
 We are called upon this morning to chron- icle the sad intelligence of the death of Charles Edward Fowler, late city engineer of New Haven, which occurred yesterday (Sun- day) at 1O:5O a. m., at his late residence, No. 374 Whalley avenue. The immediate cause of his death was erysipelas. One week ago last Thursday he was apparently enjoying the best of health and on the evening of that day he attended church festival. On the following day he was at his office in City Hall at his usual time, but complained of feeling unwell, and later in the day returned to his home, and as it subsequently, proved, never again to return to his place of busi- ness. After returning home he took to his bed and the family physician, Dr. William D. Anderson, was called and pronounced the disease erysipelas. His physician attempted to arrest the progress of the disease, but all his efforts were without avail and the dread ed disease continued to spread until 1t reached the brain, when, as is well known, death nearly always follows. During his last hours he was almost constantly delirious and several attendants were required to keep him in bed Toward the last he became quiet and peacefully passed away, surrounded by mourning friends and relatives.
 The deceased was the son of Timothy and Mary Fowler, who still survive He was bo Tn in Woodbridge February 9th, 1841, and on his next birthday would have been forty-two
 years of age. At the outbreak of the late
 rebellion he enlisted in Company G, Twen-
 tieth c. ", was appointed sergeant and went
 to the front. His ability as an engineer was
 soon discovered and he was detailed for duty
 at brigade headquarters by Colonel, afterwards
 General Ross, where he served his superior
 officers with great acceptance Tn the various
 hard fought campaigns through which his
 regiment and brigade served. On his return
 to this city he at once entered into the regu-
 lar pursuits of life. He was employed for
 time as assistant engineer on the Derby rail-
 road, which was then in process of construc-
 tion.
 In 1869 he was selected as city surveyor by
 committee of the Board of Road Commis- sioners composed of ex-Mayor l.. w. Sperry, George HoadIey and William Fitch, he being selected from large number of applicants. He was selected not only for his ability, but because he was young man and or correct habits. About the time of his appointment
 sewerage system of the city was being dis
 cussed, and soon after Engineer Chesbro, of
 Chicago, was employed to make a general
 survey and map of the city for it's sewerage
 system. Mr. Fowler was deeply interested
 in MT. Chesbro's system and watched its
 various perplexing details with great inter
 est. His work was recognized by the city government by repeated reappointments kH kha plexion of the boards that appointed. Aside from Chief Hendrick he had served the city greater number of years than any other public officer. The present Mayor, Hon. Henry G. Lewis, often spoke in praise of Mir Fowler's methods and efficiency as an engineer. Mir. Fowler's connection with secret societies was limited. His favorite organization was the Grand Army of the Republic He was among the first to unite with Admiral Foote Post, and after holding the position of commander for two or three years he was elected commander of the State department. While he held this position new life was infused into the department to the roll during his administration. After l his term of office expired he continued to | work with unabated zeal for his own post, and at the time of his death he held the i'm portant and worthy position of quartermas ter of his post, which he had held for many years. lie was alSO a u0uDeE OA Luo Na tional Department, G. A. R., and member | of Roger Sherman Lodge, Knights of Honor, l from which his heirs will receive $2, 900. He
 was prominent member of Christ Episcopal church, being vestryman, and always took
 deep interest in it's welfare He leaves, be. side his father and mothsr, four sisters and
 two brothers, wife and two children, the
 eldest being daughter about fourteen years
 of age, and the youngest son about three years of age. There was no one in public ol | private life that will be more deeply mourned. Kind hearted, generous, devoted husband and father, his deeds will live after him and ] will not soon be forgotten.
 ! The funeral services will be attended or f Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at his late
 residence, and ae eChrist church at o'clock Rev. Dr. Spencer officiating. Admiral Foott 1 Post, G. A. R., will attend the funeral, act l ing as body of escort. Orders to this eff 1 feet have been issued by Commander George ] M White.
 His Honor Mayor Lewis has called spe I cial meeting of the Board of Public Workt
 for this evening, when appropriate action will | be taken.
 The deceased will be buried in the family | lot in the City cemetery on Grove street.