Dispatch - Friday - June 13, 1952
Dr. William F. Bowser, an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist for the last 47 years, died in St. Luke's Hospital, at 5 this morning following an illness of one week. He was 79 years old.
A prominent member of the Scott County, state and national medical societies, he had resided in Davenport since 1921. His residence was at 2721 Jefferson Ave.
Born in Cowansville, Pa., on May 21, 1873, the son of Francis and Anna Davidson Bowser, he attended Muscatine schools, Parsons College at Fairfield, Ia., and the University of Iowa. He married Mary L. Moorhead on Nov. 14, 1906, in Blue Grass, Ia. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are the widow; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Moorhead, Davenport; three brothers, Herbert Bowser, Buffalo, Ia.; Robert Bowser, St. Clair, Mich.; and Orlando Bowser, Lansing, Mich. A sister Mrs. A.K. Claypool, and a brother, Albert Bowser, preceded him in death.
The body was taken to Hill & Fredericks Mortuary where funeral services are planned at 10 Monday morning. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Those wishing to may make a memorial contribution to the Scott County cancer fund.
Thanks to Collene for the following info:
William F. Bowser, M. D. Bio
“From Vol. 2 History of Davenport and Scott County” by Harry E. Downer—S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1910 Chicago.
In no profession is there demanded a more thorough knowledge of scientific principles than that of medicine. The successful practitioner must also possess a kindly, sunny nature, physical endurance and a clear intellect. Possessing all these requisites, Dr. William F. Bowser has in the few years in which he has been located in Blue Grass built up a lucrative practice that is increasing as the months and years go by.
He was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1873, a son of FRANK S. and ANNA (DAVIDSON) Bowser, who were likewise natives of Armstrong county, the former born in 1843 and the latter in 1852.
The father is at present postmaster at Buffalo, Iowa.
Like the majority of men who enter professional circles, Dr. Bowser was reared to farm life. He began his education in the schools of his native county and being but a youth at the time the family located in Muscatine county, Iowa, he also attended school in the latter place, completing a four years’ course was graduated from that institution in 1898 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Having decided upon the practice of medicine as a life work, in 1898 he began teaching in the schools of Muscatine county that he might earn the necessary funds to enter a medical college. He was thus engaged until 1905, but in the meantime, in the fall of 1899, he entered the Iowa State University and also read medicine with several leading physicians at and near his home. He was graduated from the university in 1905 and shortly afterward, on the 30th of August of that year, began practice in Buffalo and Blue Grass, but since 1907 has confined his attention to his office in the latter village. He is meeting with merited success and his practice is increasing as time passed.
Dr. Bowser was married November 14, 1906 to Miss
MARY LUCINDA MOORHEAD, a daughter of M. E. Moorhead, of Blue Grass township.
The Doctor is a republican in his political views but the demands of his practice leave him little time for active participation in public affairs. He belongs to Banner Lodge, No. 16, Knights of Pythias to the Modern Brotherhood of America at Buffalo and to the Modern Woodman camp at Blue Grass, while in the line of his profession he is a member of the American Medical Association, the Iowa Sate Medical Association and the Scott County Medical Association. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church at Blue Grass.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann THANK YOU.
Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project
Dr. William F. Bowser, an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist for the last 47 years, died in St. Luke's Hospital, at 5 this morning following an illness of one week. He was 79 years old.
A prominent member of the Scott County, state and national medical societies, he had resided in Davenport since 1921. His residence was at 2721 Jefferson Ave.
Born in Cowansville, Pa., on May 21, 1873, the son of Francis and Anna Davidson Bowser, he attended Muscatine schools, Parsons College at Fairfield, Ia., and the University of Iowa. He married Mary L. Moorhead on Nov. 14, 1906, in Blue Grass, Ia. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are the widow; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Moorhead, Davenport; three brothers, Herbert Bowser, Buffalo, Ia.; Robert Bowser, St. Clair, Mich.; and Orlando Bowser, Lansing, Mich. A sister Mrs. A.K. Claypool, and a brother, Albert Bowser, preceded him in death.
The body was taken to Hill & Fredericks Mortuary where funeral services are planned at 10 Monday morning. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Those wishing to may make a memorial contribution to the Scott County cancer fund.
Thanks to Collene for the following info:
William F. Bowser, M. D. Bio
“From Vol. 2 History of Davenport and Scott County” by Harry E. Downer—S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1910 Chicago.
In no profession is there demanded a more thorough knowledge of scientific principles than that of medicine. The successful practitioner must also possess a kindly, sunny nature, physical endurance and a clear intellect. Possessing all these requisites, Dr. William F. Bowser has in the few years in which he has been located in Blue Grass built up a lucrative practice that is increasing as the months and years go by.
He was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1873, a son of FRANK S. and ANNA (DAVIDSON) Bowser, who were likewise natives of Armstrong county, the former born in 1843 and the latter in 1852.
The father is at present postmaster at Buffalo, Iowa.
Like the majority of men who enter professional circles, Dr. Bowser was reared to farm life. He began his education in the schools of his native county and being but a youth at the time the family located in Muscatine county, Iowa, he also attended school in the latter place, completing a four years’ course was graduated from that institution in 1898 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Having decided upon the practice of medicine as a life work, in 1898 he began teaching in the schools of Muscatine county that he might earn the necessary funds to enter a medical college. He was thus engaged until 1905, but in the meantime, in the fall of 1899, he entered the Iowa State University and also read medicine with several leading physicians at and near his home. He was graduated from the university in 1905 and shortly afterward, on the 30th of August of that year, began practice in Buffalo and Blue Grass, but since 1907 has confined his attention to his office in the latter village. He is meeting with merited success and his practice is increasing as time passed.
Dr. Bowser was married November 14, 1906 to Miss
MARY LUCINDA MOORHEAD, a daughter of M. E. Moorhead, of Blue Grass township.
The Doctor is a republican in his political views but the demands of his practice leave him little time for active participation in public affairs. He belongs to Banner Lodge, No. 16, Knights of Pythias to the Modern Brotherhood of America at Buffalo and to the Modern Woodman camp at Blue Grass, while in the line of his profession he is a member of the American Medical Association, the Iowa Sate Medical Association and the Scott County Medical Association. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church at Blue Grass.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann THANK YOU.
Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project
Dispatch - Friday - June 13, 1952
Dr. William F. Bowser, an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist for the last 47 years, died in St. Luke's Hospital, at 5 this morning following an illness of one week. He was 79 years old.
A prominent member of the Scott County, state and national medical societies, he had resided in Davenport since 1921. His residence was at 2721 Jefferson Ave.
Born in Cowansville, Pa., on May 21, 1873, the son of Francis and Anna Davidson Bowser, he attended Muscatine schools, Parsons College at Fairfield, Ia., and the University of Iowa. He married Mary L. Moorhead on Nov. 14, 1906, in Blue Grass, Ia. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are the widow; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Moorhead, Davenport; three brothers, Herbert Bowser, Buffalo, Ia.; Robert Bowser, St. Clair, Mich.; and Orlando Bowser, Lansing, Mich. A sister Mrs. A.K. Claypool, and a brother, Albert Bowser, preceded him in death.
The body was taken to Hill & Fredericks Mortuary where funeral services are planned at 10 Monday morning. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Those wishing to may make a memorial contribution to the Scott County cancer fund.
Thanks to Collene for the following info:
William F. Bowser, M. D. Bio
“From Vol. 2 History of Davenport and Scott County” by Harry E. Downer—S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1910 Chicago.
In no profession is there demanded a more thorough knowledge of scientific principles than that of medicine. The successful practitioner must also possess a kindly, sunny nature, physical endurance and a clear intellect. Possessing all these requisites, Dr. William F. Bowser has in the few years in which he has been located in Blue Grass built up a lucrative practice that is increasing as the months and years go by.
He was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1873, a son of FRANK S. and ANNA (DAVIDSON) Bowser, who were likewise natives of Armstrong county, the former born in 1843 and the latter in 1852.
The father is at present postmaster at Buffalo, Iowa.
Like the majority of men who enter professional circles, Dr. Bowser was reared to farm life. He began his education in the schools of his native county and being but a youth at the time the family located in Muscatine county, Iowa, he also attended school in the latter place, completing a four years’ course was graduated from that institution in 1898 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Having decided upon the practice of medicine as a life work, in 1898 he began teaching in the schools of Muscatine county that he might earn the necessary funds to enter a medical college. He was thus engaged until 1905, but in the meantime, in the fall of 1899, he entered the Iowa State University and also read medicine with several leading physicians at and near his home. He was graduated from the university in 1905 and shortly afterward, on the 30th of August of that year, began practice in Buffalo and Blue Grass, but since 1907 has confined his attention to his office in the latter village. He is meeting with merited success and his practice is increasing as time passed.
Dr. Bowser was married November 14, 1906 to Miss
MARY LUCINDA MOORHEAD, a daughter of M. E. Moorhead, of Blue Grass township.
The Doctor is a republican in his political views but the demands of his practice leave him little time for active participation in public affairs. He belongs to Banner Lodge, No. 16, Knights of Pythias to the Modern Brotherhood of America at Buffalo and to the Modern Woodman camp at Blue Grass, while in the line of his profession he is a member of the American Medical Association, the Iowa Sate Medical Association and the Scott County Medical Association. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church at Blue Grass.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann THANK YOU.
Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project
Dr. William F. Bowser, an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist for the last 47 years, died in St. Luke's Hospital, at 5 this morning following an illness of one week. He was 79 years old.
A prominent member of the Scott County, state and national medical societies, he had resided in Davenport since 1921. His residence was at 2721 Jefferson Ave.
Born in Cowansville, Pa., on May 21, 1873, the son of Francis and Anna Davidson Bowser, he attended Muscatine schools, Parsons College at Fairfield, Ia., and the University of Iowa. He married Mary L. Moorhead on Nov. 14, 1906, in Blue Grass, Ia. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are the widow; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Moorhead, Davenport; three brothers, Herbert Bowser, Buffalo, Ia.; Robert Bowser, St. Clair, Mich.; and Orlando Bowser, Lansing, Mich. A sister Mrs. A.K. Claypool, and a brother, Albert Bowser, preceded him in death.
The body was taken to Hill & Fredericks Mortuary where funeral services are planned at 10 Monday morning. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Those wishing to may make a memorial contribution to the Scott County cancer fund.
Thanks to Collene for the following info:
William F. Bowser, M. D. Bio
“From Vol. 2 History of Davenport and Scott County” by Harry E. Downer—S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1910 Chicago.
In no profession is there demanded a more thorough knowledge of scientific principles than that of medicine. The successful practitioner must also possess a kindly, sunny nature, physical endurance and a clear intellect. Possessing all these requisites, Dr. William F. Bowser has in the few years in which he has been located in Blue Grass built up a lucrative practice that is increasing as the months and years go by.
He was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1873, a son of FRANK S. and ANNA (DAVIDSON) Bowser, who were likewise natives of Armstrong county, the former born in 1843 and the latter in 1852.
The father is at present postmaster at Buffalo, Iowa.
Like the majority of men who enter professional circles, Dr. Bowser was reared to farm life. He began his education in the schools of his native county and being but a youth at the time the family located in Muscatine county, Iowa, he also attended school in the latter place, completing a four years’ course was graduated from that institution in 1898 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Having decided upon the practice of medicine as a life work, in 1898 he began teaching in the schools of Muscatine county that he might earn the necessary funds to enter a medical college. He was thus engaged until 1905, but in the meantime, in the fall of 1899, he entered the Iowa State University and also read medicine with several leading physicians at and near his home. He was graduated from the university in 1905 and shortly afterward, on the 30th of August of that year, began practice in Buffalo and Blue Grass, but since 1907 has confined his attention to his office in the latter village. He is meeting with merited success and his practice is increasing as time passed.
Dr. Bowser was married November 14, 1906 to Miss
MARY LUCINDA MOORHEAD, a daughter of M. E. Moorhead, of Blue Grass township.
The Doctor is a republican in his political views but the demands of his practice leave him little time for active participation in public affairs. He belongs to Banner Lodge, No. 16, Knights of Pythias to the Modern Brotherhood of America at Buffalo and to the Modern Woodman camp at Blue Grass, while in the line of his profession he is a member of the American Medical Association, the Iowa Sate Medical Association and the Scott County Medical Association. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church at Blue Grass.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann THANK YOU.
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