Captain Eugene E Bowers
 

Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Monday, 26 May 1879, page 3

NEWPORT

Capt. Eugene E Bowers, City Clerk of Newport, died at half past 1 yesterday morning, after a long illness. He had been apparently improving until Friday last, when he was taken with a relapse, which finally proved fatal.

Capt. Bowers was born in Newport July 18, 1818, not far from the house in which he died. In the early part of his life he served in the army and was stationed at Newport Barracks during the Mexican War and thirty years of his live were spent on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

He was induced to return from the river about five years ago and became a candidate for the office of City Treasurer to which he was elected. He was serving when taken ill, his third term, the reward of his probity and faithfulness. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Taylor Street M E Church.

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The Cincinnati Enquirer, Monday, 26 May 1879, page 7

NEWPORT

Captain E E Bowers, who has been well known for the last half century in this vicinity, departed this life at his home on Taylor street, on yesterday morning at 1:30 o'clock with his family about him.

He was the son of Captain James E Bowers. The deceased was born July 10, 1818 in a log house, within a short distance of where he died, Cincinnati being then but a small place. He lived to witness many and marked changed in this country and under all circumstances he commanded the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens.

His early manhood was passed in the United States service at Newport Barracks, where he was engaged during the Mexican War. About thirty years of his life were spent on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, where he won many friends who will remember him as a most genial companion, warm friend and above all, a man of unquestioned integrity.

Five years ago the railroad had so far interfered with river transportation that at the solicitation of his numerous friends, without regard to party, he was induced to resign his place on the river and accept the Treasure ship of the City of Newport, in which he has given unmixed satisfaction, and has labored with an earnestness in and fidelity to his trust that have commanded the respect and approval of the entire community.

He was servicing his third term as Treasurer at his death. The funeral services will take place at Taylor street Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 pm.

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