Dows family: Thomas Safely, Stephen Leland Dows (1832-1908), Henrietta W. Safely Dows, Stephen Leland Dows, Jr. (1867-1899), Henrietta Dows Blake, Minnie Maria Dows & Col William Greene Dows.
---- Obit:
The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Wed., Aug. 9, 1893, p. 5, col. 2.
At Final Rest.
Funeral Of Mrs. Dows Held This Afternoon.
Many Evidences of the Esteem in Which She Was
Held - Beautiful Floral Offerings - Eloquent and Touching Words From Her Pastor - Brief Sketch of the Deceased.
__The Funeral of Mrs. Dows occurred at 3 o'clock this afternoon. During the day hundreds called to pay their last respects to the memory of a friend whose place in their hearts cannot be described in words. The quiet look, the falling tears, the silent grasp of the hands of the bereaved family told the story of the heart's emotion. There were many beautiful floral offerings, but all the appointments of the day were in keeping with the plain, modest, yet earnest life of the deceased.
__The attendance at the funeral was very large. Her long residence in Cedar Rapids, her activity in church, and benevolent work had given her a wide circle of friends, many of whom were present in memory of the love and respect they entertained for her. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. J. K. Fowler, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, assisted by Dr. John Hood, formerly pastor of the same church. The music was rendered by Mrs. Benedict, Mrs. Giberson, Dr. Kegley and Gordon Murray. The hymns sung were, "Nearer My God to Thee," "When the Mist is Rolled away," and "Beautiful Zion."
__The remarks of Dr. Fowler were couched in a touching tribute to her who had been his helper in every Christian effort. He referred to the preparation that had been made for her death a few weeks ago and her recovery, as the gathering of a great storm. First there is the cloud no larger than the hand; but it grows larger and blacker and just as it seems ready to strike with its terrible force, there is a lifting and parting of the clouds, and the sunshine of hope breaks through to cheer those who a moment before there is hope and cheer. But just as all are conscious of security there is a convulsion of the elements and the storm with the renewed and awful force strikes the fatal blow, so to this case. A few weeks ago we stood by the bedside of our friends and saw the storm of death settling about her, but just as hope was gone, there came the sunshine of better things and slowly, but surely she seemed to come back to health. But without a word of warning the change came, when family and friends were scattered.
__We cannot control the storm, neither can we cope with death; all we can do is to bow to the hand that directs all things. Dr. Fowler spoke of the loss he felt in the death of Mrs. Dows, of what the church has lost and of her relations to her family. His tribute was the word of the pastor who knew her worth to the church and to every good cause that sought her sympathy.
__Dr. Hood also referred to her work when he was pastor of the church.
__The honorary pall bearers were C. J. Ives and W. W. Higley, and the actice bearers were Wm. Dows, Stephen Dows, John Dows, Robert Safely, Thompson McClintock and Geo. C. Haman.
__Mrs. Henrietta Dows was born in Scotland Nov. 12, 1834, and was 58 years old. At the age of two she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Safely, to America, and the family settled in Waterford, N. Y., near Troy. Forty-two years ago Mr. Safely came west and settled at Sugar Grove, this county, and with them their daughter then a young woman of sixteen. She was married two years later to S. L. Dows. The first year of their married life was passed in Mt. Vernon, but they soon removed to Cedar Rapids, which has been their home ever since and where honors and the good things of life have come to them in abundance.
__Six children blessed their home, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Thompson McClintock of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Benj. Thaw also of Pittsburg; W. G. Dows of this city; S. L. Dows, Jr., and Miss Henrietta Dows.
__Mrs. Dows was an active member of the Second Presbyterian chucrh, where she has worshipped and worked for many years.
==
From Anonymous. Middle name: Weddell.
---- Obit:
The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Wed., Aug. 9, 1893, p. 5, col. 2.
At Final Rest.
Funeral Of Mrs. Dows Held This Afternoon.
Many Evidences of the Esteem in Which She Was
Held - Beautiful Floral Offerings - Eloquent and Touching Words From Her Pastor - Brief Sketch of the Deceased.
__The Funeral of Mrs. Dows occurred at 3 o'clock this afternoon. During the day hundreds called to pay their last respects to the memory of a friend whose place in their hearts cannot be described in words. The quiet look, the falling tears, the silent grasp of the hands of the bereaved family told the story of the heart's emotion. There were many beautiful floral offerings, but all the appointments of the day were in keeping with the plain, modest, yet earnest life of the deceased.
__The attendance at the funeral was very large. Her long residence in Cedar Rapids, her activity in church, and benevolent work had given her a wide circle of friends, many of whom were present in memory of the love and respect they entertained for her. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. J. K. Fowler, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, assisted by Dr. John Hood, formerly pastor of the same church. The music was rendered by Mrs. Benedict, Mrs. Giberson, Dr. Kegley and Gordon Murray. The hymns sung were, "Nearer My God to Thee," "When the Mist is Rolled away," and "Beautiful Zion."
__The remarks of Dr. Fowler were couched in a touching tribute to her who had been his helper in every Christian effort. He referred to the preparation that had been made for her death a few weeks ago and her recovery, as the gathering of a great storm. First there is the cloud no larger than the hand; but it grows larger and blacker and just as it seems ready to strike with its terrible force, there is a lifting and parting of the clouds, and the sunshine of hope breaks through to cheer those who a moment before there is hope and cheer. But just as all are conscious of security there is a convulsion of the elements and the storm with the renewed and awful force strikes the fatal blow, so to this case. A few weeks ago we stood by the bedside of our friends and saw the storm of death settling about her, but just as hope was gone, there came the sunshine of better things and slowly, but surely she seemed to come back to health. But without a word of warning the change came, when family and friends were scattered.
__We cannot control the storm, neither can we cope with death; all we can do is to bow to the hand that directs all things. Dr. Fowler spoke of the loss he felt in the death of Mrs. Dows, of what the church has lost and of her relations to her family. His tribute was the word of the pastor who knew her worth to the church and to every good cause that sought her sympathy.
__Dr. Hood also referred to her work when he was pastor of the church.
__The honorary pall bearers were C. J. Ives and W. W. Higley, and the actice bearers were Wm. Dows, Stephen Dows, John Dows, Robert Safely, Thompson McClintock and Geo. C. Haman.
__Mrs. Henrietta Dows was born in Scotland Nov. 12, 1834, and was 58 years old. At the age of two she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Safely, to America, and the family settled in Waterford, N. Y., near Troy. Forty-two years ago Mr. Safely came west and settled at Sugar Grove, this county, and with them their daughter then a young woman of sixteen. She was married two years later to S. L. Dows. The first year of their married life was passed in Mt. Vernon, but they soon removed to Cedar Rapids, which has been their home ever since and where honors and the good things of life have come to them in abundance.
__Six children blessed their home, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Thompson McClintock of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Benj. Thaw also of Pittsburg; W. G. Dows of this city; S. L. Dows, Jr., and Miss Henrietta Dows.
__Mrs. Dows was an active member of the Second Presbyterian chucrh, where she has worshipped and worked for many years.
==
From Anonymous. Middle name: Weddell.
Dows family: Thomas Safely, Stephen Leland Dows (1832-1908), Henrietta W. Safely Dows, Stephen Leland Dows, Jr. (1867-1899), Henrietta Dows Blake, Minnie Maria Dows & Col William Greene Dows.
---- Obit:
The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Wed., Aug. 9, 1893, p. 5, col. 2.
At Final Rest.
Funeral Of Mrs. Dows Held This Afternoon.
Many Evidences of the Esteem in Which She Was
Held - Beautiful Floral Offerings - Eloquent and Touching Words From Her Pastor - Brief Sketch of the Deceased.
__The Funeral of Mrs. Dows occurred at 3 o'clock this afternoon. During the day hundreds called to pay their last respects to the memory of a friend whose place in their hearts cannot be described in words. The quiet look, the falling tears, the silent grasp of the hands of the bereaved family told the story of the heart's emotion. There were many beautiful floral offerings, but all the appointments of the day were in keeping with the plain, modest, yet earnest life of the deceased.
__The attendance at the funeral was very large. Her long residence in Cedar Rapids, her activity in church, and benevolent work had given her a wide circle of friends, many of whom were present in memory of the love and respect they entertained for her. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. J. K. Fowler, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, assisted by Dr. John Hood, formerly pastor of the same church. The music was rendered by Mrs. Benedict, Mrs. Giberson, Dr. Kegley and Gordon Murray. The hymns sung were, "Nearer My God to Thee," "When the Mist is Rolled away," and "Beautiful Zion."
__The remarks of Dr. Fowler were couched in a touching tribute to her who had been his helper in every Christian effort. He referred to the preparation that had been made for her death a few weeks ago and her recovery, as the gathering of a great storm. First there is the cloud no larger than the hand; but it grows larger and blacker and just as it seems ready to strike with its terrible force, there is a lifting and parting of the clouds, and the sunshine of hope breaks through to cheer those who a moment before there is hope and cheer. But just as all are conscious of security there is a convulsion of the elements and the storm with the renewed and awful force strikes the fatal blow, so to this case. A few weeks ago we stood by the bedside of our friends and saw the storm of death settling about her, but just as hope was gone, there came the sunshine of better things and slowly, but surely she seemed to come back to health. But without a word of warning the change came, when family and friends were scattered.
__We cannot control the storm, neither can we cope with death; all we can do is to bow to the hand that directs all things. Dr. Fowler spoke of the loss he felt in the death of Mrs. Dows, of what the church has lost and of her relations to her family. His tribute was the word of the pastor who knew her worth to the church and to every good cause that sought her sympathy.
__Dr. Hood also referred to her work when he was pastor of the church.
__The honorary pall bearers were C. J. Ives and W. W. Higley, and the actice bearers were Wm. Dows, Stephen Dows, John Dows, Robert Safely, Thompson McClintock and Geo. C. Haman.
__Mrs. Henrietta Dows was born in Scotland Nov. 12, 1834, and was 58 years old. At the age of two she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Safely, to America, and the family settled in Waterford, N. Y., near Troy. Forty-two years ago Mr. Safely came west and settled at Sugar Grove, this county, and with them their daughter then a young woman of sixteen. She was married two years later to S. L. Dows. The first year of their married life was passed in Mt. Vernon, but they soon removed to Cedar Rapids, which has been their home ever since and where honors and the good things of life have come to them in abundance.
__Six children blessed their home, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Thompson McClintock of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Benj. Thaw also of Pittsburg; W. G. Dows of this city; S. L. Dows, Jr., and Miss Henrietta Dows.
__Mrs. Dows was an active member of the Second Presbyterian chucrh, where she has worshipped and worked for many years.
==
From Anonymous. Middle name: Weddell.
---- Obit:
The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Wed., Aug. 9, 1893, p. 5, col. 2.
At Final Rest.
Funeral Of Mrs. Dows Held This Afternoon.
Many Evidences of the Esteem in Which She Was
Held - Beautiful Floral Offerings - Eloquent and Touching Words From Her Pastor - Brief Sketch of the Deceased.
__The Funeral of Mrs. Dows occurred at 3 o'clock this afternoon. During the day hundreds called to pay their last respects to the memory of a friend whose place in their hearts cannot be described in words. The quiet look, the falling tears, the silent grasp of the hands of the bereaved family told the story of the heart's emotion. There were many beautiful floral offerings, but all the appointments of the day were in keeping with the plain, modest, yet earnest life of the deceased.
__The attendance at the funeral was very large. Her long residence in Cedar Rapids, her activity in church, and benevolent work had given her a wide circle of friends, many of whom were present in memory of the love and respect they entertained for her. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. J. K. Fowler, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, assisted by Dr. John Hood, formerly pastor of the same church. The music was rendered by Mrs. Benedict, Mrs. Giberson, Dr. Kegley and Gordon Murray. The hymns sung were, "Nearer My God to Thee," "When the Mist is Rolled away," and "Beautiful Zion."
__The remarks of Dr. Fowler were couched in a touching tribute to her who had been his helper in every Christian effort. He referred to the preparation that had been made for her death a few weeks ago and her recovery, as the gathering of a great storm. First there is the cloud no larger than the hand; but it grows larger and blacker and just as it seems ready to strike with its terrible force, there is a lifting and parting of the clouds, and the sunshine of hope breaks through to cheer those who a moment before there is hope and cheer. But just as all are conscious of security there is a convulsion of the elements and the storm with the renewed and awful force strikes the fatal blow, so to this case. A few weeks ago we stood by the bedside of our friends and saw the storm of death settling about her, but just as hope was gone, there came the sunshine of better things and slowly, but surely she seemed to come back to health. But without a word of warning the change came, when family and friends were scattered.
__We cannot control the storm, neither can we cope with death; all we can do is to bow to the hand that directs all things. Dr. Fowler spoke of the loss he felt in the death of Mrs. Dows, of what the church has lost and of her relations to her family. His tribute was the word of the pastor who knew her worth to the church and to every good cause that sought her sympathy.
__Dr. Hood also referred to her work when he was pastor of the church.
__The honorary pall bearers were C. J. Ives and W. W. Higley, and the actice bearers were Wm. Dows, Stephen Dows, John Dows, Robert Safely, Thompson McClintock and Geo. C. Haman.
__Mrs. Henrietta Dows was born in Scotland Nov. 12, 1834, and was 58 years old. At the age of two she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Safely, to America, and the family settled in Waterford, N. Y., near Troy. Forty-two years ago Mr. Safely came west and settled at Sugar Grove, this county, and with them their daughter then a young woman of sixteen. She was married two years later to S. L. Dows. The first year of their married life was passed in Mt. Vernon, but they soon removed to Cedar Rapids, which has been their home ever since and where honors and the good things of life have come to them in abundance.
__Six children blessed their home, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Thompson McClintock of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Benj. Thaw also of Pittsburg; W. G. Dows of this city; S. L. Dows, Jr., and Miss Henrietta Dows.
__Mrs. Dows was an active member of the Second Presbyterian chucrh, where she has worshipped and worked for many years.
==
From Anonymous. Middle name: Weddell.
Inscription
Henrietta W. Safely
Wife Of
Stephen L. Dows
Tweedmouth England
Nov. 12, 1834
Cedar Rapids Aug. 7, 1893
Blessed Are The Dead Who Die In The Lord.
Family Members
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