The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-04-25
HAMILTON STOW.

which occurred 10 Cincinnati on last
Thursday, April 10, removed one who
has always been held in highest es.
TEEN by the people Of this place and
vicinity. Mr.. Stow was born in
Windsor, N. Y. 10 1906, but after.
ward removed to Olean, in the same
state. From that place he came to
Newtown, on Tionesta Greek 10 1899.
In 1851 he removed to Tionesta
where he continued to reside till 1866,
when he went to Cincinnati, in which
city he lived till the time of his death.
Through the extensive lumber bus.
mess which he carried on, Mr.. Stow
became widely known. He built the
first gang sawmill at Newtown and
sfterward another at East Hickory.
known as Stowtown. He was a men,
Der of the firm of H. Stow & Co., and
through him the purchase of these
properties was made. For many
years he furnished employment for a
large number of men and really laid
the foundation for the more perma-
nent settlement of the County. The
interest he manifested in the men in
his employ was more than that usual.
ly shown by employer for the employe.
He had care for their welfare in
all things and was always ready to
assist them by word of counsel, or by
such gifts as they needed. In conse-
quence of this, he was highly respect.
ed by all who trusted him as a friend.
IG all his business dealings and rela-
tions, his integrity was never i'm.
peached; of him it has been said,
"his word was as good as his bond" "
The farmer from whom he purchased
grain and produce had the most i'm
plicit confidence in Mr.. Stow and es.
teemed him as their best friend
Many of them can relate instances of
kindness extended to them when they
first settled in the neighborhood. He
took a great interest in the public
scools and was a director for many
years. He was instrumental, with
others, in having the academy build.
transferred to the boro and was used
for the public schools.
Mr.. Stow was thoroughly devoted
to the welfare of the country. When
the war of the Rebellion broke out he
gave his son George, who went out as
a lieutenant IN Co. G. of the S3rd
Reg. Pa Vols. This son, after whom
the present G. A. r. Post of this
place was named, was killed at the
battle of Spottsylvania. Mr.. Stow
was largely Instrumental in securing
the men that formed that company,
riding over much of this county
making talks to the people and per.
suading the young men to enlist. He
took care of the families thus depriv.
ed of their means Of support, and
Cancelled the accounts due him by any
of those who enlisted. He kept in
constant touch with the boys visiting
them a number of times during the
war. When the Rebel army had en-.
tered Pennsylvania and word came OF
the battle of Gettysburg he sent two
nurses, Misses Shriver aud Brown.
lee to aid, comfort and care for tho
wounded.
But it was in his Christian charac.
ter that Mr.. Stow shines forth most
conspicuous. Uniting with the Pres.
byterian church at an early age he
was always devoted to the cause OF
the Master whom he served. Both
by precept and example he sought to
adorn the Gospel be professed, and
the influence he exerted for all that
was true, noble and good eternity on.
ly will reveal. He left the impress
Of his character upon the places
where he lived. While living at
Newtown, when he could not procure
the services of minister Of his own
denomination, be procured the ser.
vice of others, giving the use of his
own house for such services. This be
did largely for the sake of those in
his employ that their spiritual wants
might not be neglected.
After coming to Tionesta it was
through his personal efforts a Sabbath
School was organized of which he
was the Superintendent. Later on be
assisted in the erection of a Presby.
terian house of worship and in the
organization of a church of which be
was elected a ruling elder.
In The nhurph as well aa as In oil