Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-07-27
Mt. Jackson
DEATH OF WILLIAM BOWMAN

DEATH OF WILLIAM BOWMAN
MIR. VIM. Bowman prominent retired
farmer died at his home in Mt. Jackson
July 18th, About six months ago he
had severe attack of pneumonia from
which he had not fully recovered.
He was born near Hamburg over 80
years ago, where he later owned fine
farm, he also owned and lived a part
of his life on fine river farm known
as the Allen farm mile north of Mt.
jackson, and after giving up active
life, he with his daughter Miss Vergie
moved to Mt. jackson.
He was elected a director of the
Peoples Bank of Mt. jackson at its
organization, and has filled that place
continuously ever since. His wife who
was Miss Fravel died IL years ago.
He became member of the Lutheran
Church when young man and re-
manned faithful to the end.
Funeral services were conducted
from his late home on Sunday after
noon, with burial in cemetery near
Mt. Jackson, in the absence of his
pastor Rev. P. L. Roger, Rev. R. Hi
Cline of Woodstock assisted by Rev.
Smallwood and j. VIM. Harpine con,
Quoted the services.
| Paulbearers were, Jessie Fitzwater
j. D. Splitter, j. c. Clark, P. NJ. S
Bird, E B. Splitter E. E. Rinker. The
Directors of the Bank served as honor
airy pallbearers.
He is survived by three children, E
E. and c. c. Bowman and one daugh.
ter, Miss Virgie all of Mt jackson, and
eight grand children and one sister
Mrs. Jos. Tisinger of Washington D. C
Thus another good man gone to hi
reward, and viii be greatly missed.
| Mrs. Magnus Young and little daugh
ter of Washington City are the guests
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S
Moore
Misses Goldie and Daisy Stoner Of
Washington D. C. are visiting theil
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Bowman.
The Girl Scouts chaparoned by Mr..
and Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Cadwalader
left today for ten days camping trip
to Pugh's Run
Rev. Paul L. Roger and family left
last week for Pa. where they will
spend their vacation with relatives.
Mrs. c. NJ. Shannon came home
Tuesday from Staunton Hospital where
she underwent an operation, and has
been a patient for several weeks.
Mrs. w. B. Oney, of Staunton, is
spending week with her daughter,
Mr.. F. M. Rinker and family.
Mrs. BERTHE Roller of Washington, D
c. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Allie
Evans and family. Her daughter Miss
Alberta will join her here for the week
end and Little Miss Julia Evans will
accompany them home the first part of
next week.
Mrs. BERTHE Pence and family are
spending part of this week with
relatives near lions Church.
Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Beck of North
Carolina are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E.
E. Rnker and other friends near town
this week. II will be remembered that
Rev. Mr.. Beck was pastor of st. Mary's
and Solomons Congregations for al
of years, West of town.
Rev. and Mrs. w. T. Brundick left
last week TOR Pa TO spend vacation
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Susie Schultz and little daughter
Virginia of Cumberland Md are visit !
ing relatives in and near town.
Mrs. B. X. Hay, former resident of |
our town is a guest of Miss Roberta
Neff.
METHODIST CHURCH; Mt. JACKSON
CHARGE.
Sunday July 10Th.
Mt. Clifton 1890 a. m, Sermon by
Rev. F. A. Tyler, Presiding Elder.
Mt. jackson s p. m. Sermon by the
,astor.
Quarterly Conference in the Method
it Church, Mt. jackson Saturday
0 a. m. I,
Rev. F. A. Tyler, Presiding Elder I,
ill also preach Saturday night, July
9Th, in Methodist Church at Mt. Clifton
The change Of Bro Tyler preaching
Mt. Clifton instead of Quicksburgs
) announced last week is because of j
epairing the church at Quicksburg.
Evangelistic Services conducted by :,
he pastor will begin in Methodist
hurch at Mt. Clifton, Monday night I,
lily Both. Song service 7:45 p. m.
reaching $40 p. m.
Everybody welcome to these Services
pme and help sing.
L, H. SmaIlwood. Minister.