Arrived in Brainerd in 1872.

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•See Margaret Sullivan Mantor.
•See Nicholas Heller.
•See Emma E. Forsythe.
•See Charles B. Rowley.

      Fred. Lowe walks on air these days, and no wonder—its a sweet little girl baby. (Brainerd Tribune, 15 March 1879, p. 4, c. 1)

      At about ten o'clock on yesterday morning our citizens were greatly pained by the sad intelligence flashed over the wires from Wadena, that Fred. Lowe, of this city, engaged as brakeman on the Western way freight—son of L. N. Lowe, locomotive engineer, residing on Fifth street—had been run over and seriously injured; one leg being reported badly smashed. Inquiry as to how the accident occurred disclosed that while in the act of switching at Wadena station he slipped and fell upon the track, the wheels passing over one leg and bruising the other. He was soon after brought into town by the noon passenger accompanied by Dr. Cromett of Wadena, who had administered chloroform and splintered his leg and otherwise made the wounded man as comfortable as possible. At the depot he was met by Drs. Rosser and Campbell and a large number of friends, who carried him to his father's house. An examination was promptly made of his wounds, when it was ascertained that the bone of the left leg near the ankle was completely shattered. A consultation was held by the surgeons, however, resulting in the determination to endeavor to save his foot, though it was admitted the attempt would be attended with considerable risk. The effort was made, and we are pleased to learn that the sequel has proven the wisdom of their decision. About one and one-half inches of the shin bone were sawed out, removing the entire shattered portions. The bones were then brought together and the wounded limb bandaged up, and at present writing, though of course in some pain, the patient is reported quite comfortable and doing finely. Fred has a wife and one child dependent upon him as their protector and provider—a position he was abundantly able to fill before this terrible disaster, and we sincerely hope, for their sake as much as his own, that he may yet be restored and that speedily to his wonted health and strength. His mother was in St. Paul at the time of the accident where the sad news was telegraphed her, bringing her home on last evening's train. If the best surgical and medical aid and good nursing can save him, his brother-in-law, Dr. Rosser, ably assisted by Dr. Campbell and friends at home, cannot fail. (Brainerd Tribune, 20 September 1879, p. 1, c. 2)

      Mr. L. N. Lowe desires through the columns of the TRIBUNE to express his thanks to the many friends who aided in the care of his son Fred, after his severe accident last week. (Brainerd Tribune, 27 September 1879, p. 4, c. 1)

      We are pleased to learn that Fred Lowe, an account of whose accident appeared in these columns last week, is rapidly improving, insomuch that the doctors think he will be able to walk inside of three months. His left leg—the broken one—is healing up nicely, but the other which was badly bruised and swollen has given him a great deal of pain until yesterday when the doctor lanced it, removing considerable ulcerated matter, since which time he has been greatly relieved. (Brainerd Tribune, 27 September 1879, p. 4, c. 1)

      Mr. Fred. Lowe, who was so badly injured some days since by being run over by the cars at Wadena, is gaining rapidly, and the operation so ably performed by Drs. Rosser, Campbell and Cromett will be—is a success. (Brainerd Tribune, 04 October 1879, p. 4, c. 1)

      We are informed this morning by Dr. Rosser that his brother-in-law, Fred Lowe, is getting along as well as could be expected; that his wounds have passed their worst stage and are now on the mend. He says Fred will be a cripple but will save both feet. (Brainerd Tribune, 25 October 1879, p. 4, c. 1)

      We regret to learn that Fred Lowe, of this city, who was run over and badly mutilated at Wadena some weeks since, is not progressing as well as was hoped, and that the doctors have about decided that amputation of both legs will be unavoidable. (Brainerd Tribune, 15 November 1879, p. 4, c. 1)

      As was intimated by the TRIBUNE last week in a brief item, the doctors finally came to the conclusion in Fred Lowe's case that amputation of both legs must take place or the patient would die, a heavy fever having set in, and mortification of the parts affected being imminent. Accordingly Dr. Hagan, of St. Paul, was sent for by Dr. Rosser, who desired that the operation be performed by the recently invented, bloodless method, and on Thursday morning he arrived with the necessary apparatus and appliances, when with the assistance of Doctors Campbell and Rosser he amputated both legs below the knee. The ordeal to poor Fred was of course a severe one, but after recovering from the shock we are happy to learn that he is doing remarkably well, and bids fair to soon be in sound health once more. (Brainerd Tribune, 22 November 1879, p. 4, c. 2)

      We are pleased to learn through Dr. Rosser that Fred Lowe is progressing finely, and bids fair to soon be well and strong again, rumors to the contrary notwithstanding. (Brainerd Tribune, 06 December 1879, p. 4, c. 1)

      The city clerk, F. E. Low, has removed his office from the city hall to his residence on 7th street for the next month. Mr. Low is having trouble with his legs, and a rest of at least that time is prescribed the doctors. He asked the council for a month's vacation, but as it was hard to get a suitable man for that time to take his place, the matter was settled by Mr. Low moving the office to his residence. Parties wishing to transact business with him will find him there. (Brainerd Dispatch, 22 February 1901, p. 16, c. 2)

      City Clerk Low has removed his office from his residence back to the Central hose house, the improved condition of his limbs permitting the change. (Brainerd Dispatch, 12 April 1901, p. 8, c. 1)

            F. E. LOW DIED
                              LAST EVENING

          Former Long Time Resident of
              Brainerd Passed Away at
                   N. P. B. A. Hospital
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              FUNERAL HERE MONDAY
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        Was City Clerk of Brainerd Seven
                  Years, Later With
                     N. P. Railway

      F. E. Low, of Minneapolis, former resident of Brainerd for nearly 45 years and well known by the older residents here passed away last evening at the N. P. B. A. hospital in St. Paul after a short illness of a week.
      Mr. Low was 66 years old. He was born in Sheridan, Wis., coming to Brainerd with his parents while a boy, attending school here. He held the office of city clerk of Brainerd for seven years, later being cashier and bill clerk at the Northern Pacific Freight Office.
      The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence of his son-in-law, G. W. Chadbourne, 401 Kingwood street, Rev. Robert J. Long officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
      Surviving are his widow, three daughters, Mrs. C. S. Payne, Utica, New York, Mrs. Victor Hanson, Springfield, Mass., and Mrs. G. W. Chadbourne, Brainerd; one son, Arthur Low, Minneapolis; and a sister, Mrs. J. C. Rosser, Anoka. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 04 February 1927, p. 7, c. 4)