NORTH LOUP LOYALIST - 12 September 1930:
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A wave of sorrow spread over the village last Friday morning when it was learned that little Billy Gowen had died about midnight six hours after being accidentally kicked by a horse.
Billy, who was inseparable from his father on every possible occasion, was out with him doing the chores as was his custom. He was a great little fellow to be constructing machinery and had secured a pair of compasses to make wheels. Childlike, he was playing with the compasses making circles on everything he passed. His father, noticing him about to make a circle on a cow, warned him of the danger. Billy went to another part of the barn and a
few minutes later a cry attracted the father's attention and he found the boy lying on the ground where a horse had kicked him. He
was conscious and no mark was found on the outside of his body, but an intense thirst and bloating of the abdomen indicated a serious internal injury and it was decided to take him to the hospital for an operation. The little fellow passed away, however, at the hospital before being taken to the operating room. It was later revealed that the kick had split his stomach.
In his short life, little Billy developed many qualities which not only endeared him to his family and friends, but gave promise of a bright career in the future. He was a most attractive child and unusually quick to learn.
Last semester, at school, he received a prize
for the best standing in his class.
Almost before he could talk he could carry a tune and had a very sweet voice.
He was absolutely fearless with horses and could ride before he was four. He was so interested in the stock on the farm and in all the farm work that in spite of his youth, he
was a constant companion of his father.
He was fond of birds and know nearly every wild bird in the community.
He was a regular attendant at the Riverdale school and the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Sabbath School, where his bright little face will be sadly missed.
Billy was a promising lad and his grief stricken parents and family have the sympathy of all who knew him. The large number attending the services and the beautiful offering of flowers gave evidence of the silent sympathy.
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A wave of sorrow spread over the village last Friday morning when it was learned that little Billy Gowen had died about midnight six hours after being accidentally kicked by a horse.
Billy, who was inseparable from his father on every possible occasion, was out with him doing the chores as was his custom. He was a great little fellow to be constructing machinery and had secured a pair of compasses to make wheels. Childlike, he was playing with the compasses making circles on everything he passed. His father, noticing him about to make a circle on a cow, warned him of the danger. Billy went to another part of the barn and a
few minutes later a cry attracted the father's attention and he found the boy lying on the ground where a horse had kicked him. He
was conscious and no mark was found on the outside of his body, but an intense thirst and bloating of the abdomen indicated a serious internal injury and it was decided to take him to the hospital for an operation. The little fellow passed away, however, at the hospital before being taken to the operating room. It was later revealed that the kick had split his stomach.
In his short life, little Billy developed many qualities which not only endeared him to his family and friends, but gave promise of a bright career in the future. He was a most attractive child and unusually quick to learn.
Last semester, at school, he received a prize
for the best standing in his class.
Almost before he could talk he could carry a tune and had a very sweet voice.
He was absolutely fearless with horses and could ride before he was four. He was so interested in the stock on the farm and in all the farm work that in spite of his youth, he
was a constant companion of his father.
He was fond of birds and know nearly every wild bird in the community.
He was a regular attendant at the Riverdale school and the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Sabbath School, where his bright little face will be sadly missed.
Billy was a promising lad and his grief stricken parents and family have the sympathy of all who knew him. The large number attending the services and the beautiful offering of flowers gave evidence of the silent sympathy.
NORTH LOUP LOYALIST - 12 September 1930:
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A wave of sorrow spread over the village last Friday morning when it was learned that little Billy Gowen had died about midnight six hours after being accidentally kicked by a horse.
Billy, who was inseparable from his father on every possible occasion, was out with him doing the chores as was his custom. He was a great little fellow to be constructing machinery and had secured a pair of compasses to make wheels. Childlike, he was playing with the compasses making circles on everything he passed. His father, noticing him about to make a circle on a cow, warned him of the danger. Billy went to another part of the barn and a
few minutes later a cry attracted the father's attention and he found the boy lying on the ground where a horse had kicked him. He
was conscious and no mark was found on the outside of his body, but an intense thirst and bloating of the abdomen indicated a serious internal injury and it was decided to take him to the hospital for an operation. The little fellow passed away, however, at the hospital before being taken to the operating room. It was later revealed that the kick had split his stomach.
In his short life, little Billy developed many qualities which not only endeared him to his family and friends, but gave promise of a bright career in the future. He was a most attractive child and unusually quick to learn.
Last semester, at school, he received a prize
for the best standing in his class.
Almost before he could talk he could carry a tune and had a very sweet voice.
He was absolutely fearless with horses and could ride before he was four. He was so interested in the stock on the farm and in all the farm work that in spite of his youth, he
was a constant companion of his father.
He was fond of birds and know nearly every wild bird in the community.
He was a regular attendant at the Riverdale school and the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Sabbath School, where his bright little face will be sadly missed.
Billy was a promising lad and his grief stricken parents and family have the sympathy of all who knew him. The large number attending the services and the beautiful offering of flowers gave evidence of the silent sympathy.
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A wave of sorrow spread over the village last Friday morning when it was learned that little Billy Gowen had died about midnight six hours after being accidentally kicked by a horse.
Billy, who was inseparable from his father on every possible occasion, was out with him doing the chores as was his custom. He was a great little fellow to be constructing machinery and had secured a pair of compasses to make wheels. Childlike, he was playing with the compasses making circles on everything he passed. His father, noticing him about to make a circle on a cow, warned him of the danger. Billy went to another part of the barn and a
few minutes later a cry attracted the father's attention and he found the boy lying on the ground where a horse had kicked him. He
was conscious and no mark was found on the outside of his body, but an intense thirst and bloating of the abdomen indicated a serious internal injury and it was decided to take him to the hospital for an operation. The little fellow passed away, however, at the hospital before being taken to the operating room. It was later revealed that the kick had split his stomach.
In his short life, little Billy developed many qualities which not only endeared him to his family and friends, but gave promise of a bright career in the future. He was a most attractive child and unusually quick to learn.
Last semester, at school, he received a prize
for the best standing in his class.
Almost before he could talk he could carry a tune and had a very sweet voice.
He was absolutely fearless with horses and could ride before he was four. He was so interested in the stock on the farm and in all the farm work that in spite of his youth, he
was a constant companion of his father.
He was fond of birds and know nearly every wild bird in the community.
He was a regular attendant at the Riverdale school and the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Sabbath School, where his bright little face will be sadly missed.
Billy was a promising lad and his grief stricken parents and family have the sympathy of all who knew him. The large number attending the services and the beautiful offering of flowers gave evidence of the silent sympathy.
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WILLIAM EDMUND GOWEN
May 5, 1923 - September 5, 1930
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