OBIT: Ira BOWEN, 1893, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Ira Bowen

Died at his home, 506 Third avenue, at 5:50 o'clock this morning, of 
Bright's disease of the kidneys.  Deceased was born March 3, 1861, and 
was, therefore, in his 33d year.  He was a married man and leaves a 
wife and two children, both boys, to mourn the loss of a kind husband 
and father.  He is also survived by his mother, now Mrs. David 
Douglass, two brothers, Charles and S. C., and two sisters, Mrs. 
Alexander Clapper and Tillie Bowen, all of this city.  He was a member 
of the Second Lutheran church, having joined that congregation some two 
years ago.  He also belonged to Cresson council, No. 108, Jr. O.U.A.M., 
and to Elmo castle, No. 54, Knights of the Golden Eagle, which 
organization will attend the funeral.  The time of burial has been set 
for Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the remains to be interred in 
Oak Ridge cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Evening, March 21, 1893