Roy E. Bowers

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Obituary
Publication Date: 
Wednesday, July 20, 1910
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ROY E. BOWERS

Roy E. Bowers, aged 29 years, died July 13, 1910, at his home in Aberdeen, S. D., of diabetes, after an illness of over two years. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bowers. He was born in Austin Feb. 20, 1881, and graduated from our high school, class of 1899. He was married June 26, 1902, to Miss Eva James. They kept house here for several years and in 1905 they moved to Aberdeen. He has been in the employ of the C., M. & St. P. railway company for the past ten years and was an engineer. He leaves his widow and one child, Mahlon James, aged two and a half years. Mr. Bowers was a young man of excellent character and was very popular in railroad and other circles. He will be greatly missed in his home and circle of friends. The body was brought to Austin and funeral services were held at the M. E. church Saturday afternoon. Interment at Cedar City.