, 1903-02-17

THE La
the 9TH had the following in a lengthy
and well written account Of the death
of Mr.. Grow:
Mr.. Grow was born in 1854 at Glen
wood, Susquehanna county, Pa, where
he lived until within q year Of his ma
jority. He then came west to seek q
fortune, first entering into the cattle
raising business in Wyoming. In this
enterprise he was successful, acquiring
the ownership of large herds of cattle
Closing out that business, after q
few years, he went to Laramie. Wyo.
where for four years he was in the
hardware business. He found, how.
ever. that the altitude, 1900 feet, was
too severe for him and he came to
southern California, settling in San
Diego. While in Wyoming he had
married Margaret. the only child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward l. Ivinson. Mr..
~ivinson is prominent in the financial
circles of Laramie, being at the pres.
ent time president of a bank, passing
his there and his winters in
San Diego.
Mr.. Grows business prospects were
good in the Wyoming city. but he was
formed m cnaGy a ri1Iar olipnoto
Coming to San Diego, Mr.. Grow
bought out the fire insurance agency
of Hamilton and Stevens, at that time
representing over twenty companies.
Mr.. Grow followed that business for
two or three years and soon after, in
company with Mr.. Ivinson, bought out
the banking plant of the Merchants
National bank, which was then, as
now located on the corner Of Fourth
and d streets. although having moved
several times since Mr.. Ivinson's and
Mr.. Grows connection with it.
Mr.. Grow was made cashier and a
director of the bank, which position he
held at the time of his death. In speak
ing of him, Mr.. Ivinson says he was
chief of the bank.
While Mr.. Ivinson was president of
the bank, it is we'll known that the
management was left largely with Mr..
Grow, who had the entire confidence
of Mr.. Ivinson. The bank has come to
be one of the strongest financial insti.
tutions Of the state, and no small part
Of the credit is due the work Of Mr..
Grow.
In Wyoming anu in southern Califor.
nit Mr.. Grow declined to allow his
name to be used in connection with
many political and public offices, al
though often sought. However, while
living in Laramie, he was twice elect
ed to the board of county commission
ers. In San Diego he has been for a
number of years a member Of the
board Of harbor commissioners, hold
ing the position at his death. In that
capacity he has done the city inestim.
able service.
Mr.. Grow enjoyed the confidence of
all his business associates and he was
esteemed as a friend by countless peo-
pie in this city and county. 1t is doubt
full II the city was ever honored with
a man bearing a NOR kindly DISPOSE
ton. To do good and assist in smooth
ing the cares and troubles OF others
was one Of his laudible ambitions. Few
men had more friends and few would
be missed more in this community.
Mr.. Grow is survived by the widow,
and by three daughters, Mrs. Fewell,
wife Of Lieutenant Fewell, formerly of
the Ranger, but now on shore leave,
with the expectation Of being ordered
to duty on some other ship; Miss Fan
nile Ellen Grow and Miss Elizabeth
Grow, the latter being in attendance
upon a school at Pasadena, but who
was here during the last days of her
fathers illness. Lieutenant Fewell and
wife are at Ell Paso, on a visit to
Lieutenant Fewell's people, but will
arrive here tomorrow
MI. Grow was a member of several
Masonic lodges. and was a member
of San Diego Royal Arch chapter and
San Diego commandery, Knights Tenn
plar. He was also a member of the
San Diego lodge of Elks and Of the 1.
o. o. F.
Mr.. Grow was a nephew Of Congress-
man Galusha A. Grow, at present and
for SO many years a member of con
gress from one of the Pennsylvania
districts. The date of the funeral will
not be announced until the congress
man is heard from. Congressman Grow
was for a number of years speaker Of
the house Of representatives. @. B.
Grow was his favorite nephew, and the
latter used to like to tell his friends
about his uncle allowing him to sit by
his side while presiding over the de-
alterations Of the distinguished body of
the nations representatives.
Escaped an Awful Fate.
Mr.. H. Higgins of Melbourne, Fla.