The Republican journal., 1899-06-22
OBITUARY..

Inc funeral OF AlOnZO M. Rowe, formerly
of Morrill,, late of Providence, r. L.. was
held in Morrill, at the residence of his sister
Mrs. A. M. Hatch, last Friday at 2 p M,
Rev. G. E. Edgett of Belfast officiating.
Mr.. Rowe was born April 9, 1853, and was
the Oldest son of Uriah T. and Esther NJ.
Rowe, both deceased. He had two sisters
and two brothers, all OF whom are living.
They are Mrs. A. M. Hatch of Morrill,, Mrs
G, R, Ellis of bingham, Mass, F. E. Rowe
of Providence, E. l., and Herbert j. Rowe
of Castle, Montana. He left home when
about Is years of age and sought employ
ment in Providence, r. I. Here by strict
integrity, faithful performance of duty and
rare executive ability he rose to places of
eminence. For the last sixteen years he
had been Deputy Warden of the Rhode Is
land Prison at Providence. In 1879 he mar
ried Ada M. Mason of Montville Me, who
died about seven months ago, leaving no
children. He was member of Hope Lodge,
No. i, l. 0. 0. F., of Providence, r. l. Two
years ago he had an attack of the grip which
was a long time in passing, and since then
has suffered at times from a stomach trou-
BILE, more especially during the past six
weeks, and had made arrangements to come
to Maine and take much needed rest. In
his sitting-room at Providence he was talk
ing with his brother, F. E. Rowe, about
starting the next day. Soon he remarked
that the air was suffocating, sat back in his
chair and expired in a moment, His brother
and wife and niece, Miss Bertha Hatch, and
his sister, Mrs. Ellis, accompanied the re-
mains home, and were present at the sad
funeral services. The esteem in which he
was held by State officials, friends, and all
who knew him in business and social life,
was evidenced by the wealth and abund-
ance of cut flowers sent to Maine to be
placed around the casket. Magnificent banks
of roses, pinks and lilies, wreaths and
crosses were sent by the following officials
and friends The Board of State Charities the
officers and instructors of the State Asylum !;
the officers and matron of the State work
house and house of correction, the officers
of the State almshouse, Sockanossett school,
Gen. Wilson, DIR. and Mrs. Keene, Mrs
Mary Wood, Mr.. James Fl. Eastman, Three
Links from Hope Lodge, 1. o. 0. F., Mrs. C.
ii. Forbisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H.
Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, MT.
and Mrs. Fl F. Ford Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Payson, Mrs. Sweeny and daughter, Mr.
j. w. Harrison, basket of pnks from broth
er, sister nd niece, two beautiful bouquets
from his little niece, Miss Alresta Ellis,
plnks from Mrs. Mason and daughter OF
Pol OF l1.r hut
how even Hte.prisoner may respect a
prison tficlal, when treated kindly and
humanely. Mr.. VIM. Shea sent beautiful
collection of flowers. Mr. Rowe's remains
We're placed in the receiving tomb, and later
will rest in our beautiful cemetery.
PROVIDENCE, June Is. The funeral ser
vices of Deputy Warden Rowe of the Rhode
Island state prison, who shot and killed
"Gentleman George Ellwood, the Ohio
burglar and escaped convict. while he was
engaged in revolt at Howard, were held
today. All the shops of the prison and jail
were closed during the services.
Rev. DR.. Bixhy of this city conducted the
ceremony. Members of the State board of
charities and all the institution officers ere
present.
The remains We're taken to the family
homestead, near Morrill, Me-, where the
final services and burial will be held.
The encounter in which Mr.. Rowe killed
Ellwood was one of the most desperate in the
prison history of Rhode Island, and but for
Mr.. Rowe's daring three of the worst life
men at Cranston would have gained their
liberty By shooting Ellwood down, the
revolt ended in a failure.
Mr.. Rowe dropped dead from heart dis
ease two days ago.
Died in Unity, June eth Mile May Knowl-
ton, aged years, months and II days.
This beautiful and promising little girl was
the second daughter of Arson and Dora
Knowlton. Scarlet fever, from which she
suffered few months ago, had left every
organ diseased and her suffering for the
past few weeks was intense at times The
mother passed to the higher life three years
ago, and we feel sure the beautiful little life
begun here is now united with the mother.
to expand and grow more beautiful through
all eternity, and what is now great grief and
loss to those left behind is her eternal gain.
The floral offerings were many and beauti-
ful.
We lay thee in the silent tomb
Sweet blossom of the day.
We just began to view thy bloom
When thou vast called away.
At length released from all thy pain
Our darling sweetly sleeps.
How calm and peaceful thy repose
While Christ thy soul doth keep.
Capt. Prescott 81. Nason formerly of Bel