The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-12-23
GEORGE S. MOWER, A. NJ, Ii.
lSS3-1921


Resolutions of the Newberry Bar as
sociation on the death of Hon.
George S. Mower.
George S. Mower was born IN
Greene county, Maine, April 20, 1853,
and died at his home in Newberry,
july 25, 1921. His father and mo-
ther. Mr.. and Mrs. Duane Mower,
moved to Newberry county IL 1854.
He was graduated from Rowdoin
college, Maine, in 1879. Win the
DEGREE of A. B., and he rccei'ea the
degree of 4. II. from this institution
in 1876. In 1913, in recognition of
his scholarly ability, Erskine college,
the Institution Of his church, confer
red upon him the degree of Doctor of
Laws.
He loved MS ieIowmen and enjoyed
their fellowship and comradeship. He
was one OF the most prominent Mas
ons ir the state, being past grand
master, and having taken the sad de-
gree IN Masonry, in both the Scottish
and York rites. and being also mem
Der of the Mystic Shrine.
He was friend and patron of ed
ucation. He gave literally of his
time and means to institutions of
learning with which he was connect
ed. He was charter member Of the
board of trustees of the Newberry
graded schools. He was for many
wears treasurer and member of the
board of trustees of Erskine college;
and he was at the time of his death
vice president and chairman of the
standing committee of the board Of
trustees of Newberry college; being
in point of service the oldest member
of the board. He was devoted and
loyal to his church; but in sympathy
and service he was broad and human
hearted.
Generous and liberal, he gave gifts
and did the works of charity and ben-
evidence without ostentation. His
hand and his heart were open to the
cry of need and distress.
He rendered distinguished public
service. He served his county in the
house of representatives 1SSo-S9,
1911-16, l919-20, and part of the
first session of 1922, being part of
the time speaker pro tenn; in the SEN
ate 1S93-1904; and in the constitu-
tional convention of 1895. He was
faithful to every public trust.
He was an able and accomplished
lawyer. For while after he was sd-
nl;tted to the bar in March, 1875, he
was in partnership with his father-ln-
aw, Major L. J. Jones, and at the tine
of his death he was the senior MEM
Der of the firm of Mower & Bynum.
He was man of even poise and good
Judgment, and he had in marked de-
gree the judicial temperament. He
was engaged in many important cases.
He was counsel for the state in the
Coosaw phosphate litigation in 1891,
and in the election Or registration
cases IN 1895. He had broad knowl-
edge Of the principles of law, and a
remarkable memory for decisions and
the titles of cases. And with cheer
full readiness he placed his knowledge
and experience at the service of his
fellow members Of the aa". He was
especially considerate OF the younger
members Of the profession.
Resolved W, That in the death
of our brother, George S. Mower, the
Newberry Bar association recognizes
and laments the loss Of an upright,
high-minded citizen, useful public
servant, an accomplished lawyer, who
was faithful to the best traditions Of
his noble profession, man who serv-
ed his generation faithfully aEd well
Resolved (2), That these resolu-
tions be presented TO his honor, the
presiding Judge, for such action as he
may deem appropriate.
Resolved (3), That the secretary
be instructed to send to the family of
cur deceased brother copy Of this
expression of our a1fectionate regard
and esteem.
Gee. B. Cromer,
j. B. Hunter,
Eugene S. BleaSe,