OBIT: Thomas Edwin BOWER, 1922, New Oxford, Adams County, PA

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Death of Thomas E. Bower.

New Oxford, Sept. 28. – Following a prolonged illness of over one year from 
infirmities, Thomas Edwin Bower, an aged and well-known citizen of this place, 
passed away Monday night.  He was aged 84 years, 5 months and 18 days.

The deceased, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret Bower, was a life-long 
citizen of this section.  In early life he conducted a warehouse, later he 
taught school for a long time and for many years was secretary of the Town 
Council.

He was married May, 1882, to Miss Rebecca J. Feiser, of this place, who survives 
him with two sons, Willis P. Bower, of Philadelphia, and Chester A. Bower, of 
New Oxford; also by three daughters, Mrs. John Weaver, of Hanover; Misses Edna 
D. and Mary L. Bower, at home.  Also eight grandchildren.

The funeral was held this Thursday morning, services at the house, Rev. W. M. 
Allison, of the First Lutheran Church, of which the deceased was a member, 
officiating.  Interment in the New Oxford cemetery.

Adams County Independent, September 29, 1922