THE EVENING HERALD, KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1918
The sudden loss of one of its best loved citizens has today cast a shadow of gloom over this community. E.W. Gowen Sr. was called to his last rest shortly after three o'clock this morning, at his home at 305 Pine Street.
It hardly seems possibe that the familar figure of Justice Gowen, who yesterday was attending to his official duties and conversing with his friends on the street will be seen no more.
With his passing the county has lost one of its most loyal and upright citizens. His acts of kindness and generosity will stand out long in the memory of his friends and neighbors. Following a short illness from the Grippe, Judge Gowen had so far recovered as to again be out. He was taken ill again late last evening, passed away early this morning due to heart failure.
The deceased was born in Boston, Massachusetts, seventy years ago last March. He was the youngest of twelve children and with his mother widowed at an early age, he was obliged to undertake lifes responsibilities at a much earlier age than most persons.
He came to Madison when a young man and spent several years there employed by the American Express Company and the Western Union Telelgraph Company. Testimonies from representatives of both these companies, still preserved show the efficiency of his service.
He came to Oregon in 1884 and to Klamath County in the Fall of 1887. Shortly after this arrival, he located on what is now the Doak ranch on the west side of the Upper Klamath Lake.
He was elected Sheriff in 1890, winning the Republican nomination over J.T. Henley and defeating H.S. Webb, the democratic aspirant. He was re-elected to the same office in 1892. Those were the days when the dollars were scarce in Klamath COunty and pioneers tell how Justice Gowen, who was tax collector spent a part of his salary in assisting his hard put friends to make their tax payments.
During the last few years, he has held the position as Justice of the Peace in this city and has also spent some time in having and shipping out livestock.
Mr. Gowen is survived by his wife and one son, E.W. Gowen, Jr. now in the service of his country in France.
The funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock from the home.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1918
The sudden loss of one of its best loved citizens has today cast a shadow of gloom over this community. E.W. Gowen Sr. was called to his last rest shortly after three o'clock this morning, at his home at 305 Pine Street.
It hardly seems possibe that the familar figure of Justice Gowen, who yesterday was attending to his official duties and conversing with his friends on the street will be seen no more.
With his passing the county has lost one of its most loyal and upright citizens. His acts of kindness and generosity will stand out long in the memory of his friends and neighbors. Following a short illness from the Grippe, Judge Gowen had so far recovered as to again be out. He was taken ill again late last evening, passed away early this morning due to heart failure.
The deceased was born in Boston, Massachusetts, seventy years ago last March. He was the youngest of twelve children and with his mother widowed at an early age, he was obliged to undertake lifes responsibilities at a much earlier age than most persons.
He came to Madison when a young man and spent several years there employed by the American Express Company and the Western Union Telelgraph Company. Testimonies from representatives of both these companies, still preserved show the efficiency of his service.
He came to Oregon in 1884 and to Klamath County in the Fall of 1887. Shortly after this arrival, he located on what is now the Doak ranch on the west side of the Upper Klamath Lake.
He was elected Sheriff in 1890, winning the Republican nomination over J.T. Henley and defeating H.S. Webb, the democratic aspirant. He was re-elected to the same office in 1892. Those were the days when the dollars were scarce in Klamath COunty and pioneers tell how Justice Gowen, who was tax collector spent a part of his salary in assisting his hard put friends to make their tax payments.
During the last few years, he has held the position as Justice of the Peace in this city and has also spent some time in having and shipping out livestock.
Mr. Gowen is survived by his wife and one son, E.W. Gowen, Jr. now in the service of his country in France.
The funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock from the home.
THE EVENING HERALD, KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1918
The sudden loss of one of its best loved citizens has today cast a shadow of gloom over this community. E.W. Gowen Sr. was called to his last rest shortly after three o'clock this morning, at his home at 305 Pine Street.
It hardly seems possibe that the familar figure of Justice Gowen, who yesterday was attending to his official duties and conversing with his friends on the street will be seen no more.
With his passing the county has lost one of its most loyal and upright citizens. His acts of kindness and generosity will stand out long in the memory of his friends and neighbors. Following a short illness from the Grippe, Judge Gowen had so far recovered as to again be out. He was taken ill again late last evening, passed away early this morning due to heart failure.
The deceased was born in Boston, Massachusetts, seventy years ago last March. He was the youngest of twelve children and with his mother widowed at an early age, he was obliged to undertake lifes responsibilities at a much earlier age than most persons.
He came to Madison when a young man and spent several years there employed by the American Express Company and the Western Union Telelgraph Company. Testimonies from representatives of both these companies, still preserved show the efficiency of his service.
He came to Oregon in 1884 and to Klamath County in the Fall of 1887. Shortly after this arrival, he located on what is now the Doak ranch on the west side of the Upper Klamath Lake.
He was elected Sheriff in 1890, winning the Republican nomination over J.T. Henley and defeating H.S. Webb, the democratic aspirant. He was re-elected to the same office in 1892. Those were the days when the dollars were scarce in Klamath COunty and pioneers tell how Justice Gowen, who was tax collector spent a part of his salary in assisting his hard put friends to make their tax payments.
During the last few years, he has held the position as Justice of the Peace in this city and has also spent some time in having and shipping out livestock.
Mr. Gowen is survived by his wife and one son, E.W. Gowen, Jr. now in the service of his country in France.
The funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock from the home.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1918
The sudden loss of one of its best loved citizens has today cast a shadow of gloom over this community. E.W. Gowen Sr. was called to his last rest shortly after three o'clock this morning, at his home at 305 Pine Street.
It hardly seems possibe that the familar figure of Justice Gowen, who yesterday was attending to his official duties and conversing with his friends on the street will be seen no more.
With his passing the county has lost one of its most loyal and upright citizens. His acts of kindness and generosity will stand out long in the memory of his friends and neighbors. Following a short illness from the Grippe, Judge Gowen had so far recovered as to again be out. He was taken ill again late last evening, passed away early this morning due to heart failure.
The deceased was born in Boston, Massachusetts, seventy years ago last March. He was the youngest of twelve children and with his mother widowed at an early age, he was obliged to undertake lifes responsibilities at a much earlier age than most persons.
He came to Madison when a young man and spent several years there employed by the American Express Company and the Western Union Telelgraph Company. Testimonies from representatives of both these companies, still preserved show the efficiency of his service.
He came to Oregon in 1884 and to Klamath County in the Fall of 1887. Shortly after this arrival, he located on what is now the Doak ranch on the west side of the Upper Klamath Lake.
He was elected Sheriff in 1890, winning the Republican nomination over J.T. Henley and defeating H.S. Webb, the democratic aspirant. He was re-elected to the same office in 1892. Those were the days when the dollars were scarce in Klamath COunty and pioneers tell how Justice Gowen, who was tax collector spent a part of his salary in assisting his hard put friends to make their tax payments.
During the last few years, he has held the position as Justice of the Peace in this city and has also spent some time in having and shipping out livestock.
Mr. Gowen is survived by his wife and one son, E.W. Gowen, Jr. now in the service of his country in France.
The funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock from the home.
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