Lorena George Fowler
Moved with her family, when yet a very young girl, to Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, where she grew to womanhood. She was married in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 14, 1885 to Roy A. Fowler (born: Minnesota in 1863 the son of L. S. & Sarah (Norton) Fowler, of Nebraska). Lorena George Fowler, met a untimely death, February 26, 1886 at age 22. She was drowned in Salt Creek, the victim of a run-away horse and buggy accident.
Following from Lincoln Daily State - February 26, 1886, page 4, column 2.
" Death of Lorena (George) Fowler" l 1 REPORTING A ACCIDENT
A Horse and Buggy Found in Salt Creek and the Lady Driver Probably Drowned
This afternoon at about 2: 30 o'clock as Mr. E. M. Lipsey was proceeding westward near Salt Creek, he noticed a horse's ears sticking out of the water. Summoning help the horse and buggy were dragged out and the animal was found alive. The turnout belonged to a Mr. George, living near the city, and was driven by his daughter who probably lies at the bottom of Salt Creek, as no trace of has yet been found. The young lady left a few hours ago with the horse and buggy for a purpose of purchasing a jug of milk from a neighbor. The horse is supposed to have ran away and finally brought up in Salt Creek. Officers Beach and Post proceeded at once to the scene of the accident, and at the hour of this writing, we are unable to glean particulars of what now seems a very sad affair.
Later -- 4 p.m. -- The young lady is the daughter of E. B. George, residing at No. 821, north Eleventh street. Her name is Lorena, aged 22 years, and was on her way to a brother's house. Pleasant George, the ticket broker, doing business on P street, and residing two miles north of the insane asylum. No tidings of the missing lady have been received up to this hour.
Saturday, February 27, 1886:
THE SAD DEATH Of Miss Lorena George in Salt Creek -- Thrown from Her Buggy and Drowned.
At the hour of going to press last evening, The Democrat was only able to give a mere suppositions outline of what has since developed into a very sad reality, namely the drowning of Miss George in Salt Creek at 3 o'clock p. m.
As was stated, the young lady left her home at No. 821 North Eleventh street, with horse and buggy with the avowed purpose of visiting her uncle, Isaac "G: George: Isaac " George, who resides about two and a half miles southwest of town. The poor young lady was not seen after the hour of leaving her home, until the discovery of the almost drowned horse at 3 o'clock by Mr. Lipsey, as already recorded, brought to light the distressing facts if the case. As soon as the news of the accident reached town, Marshal Beach and Officer Post repaired hastily to the scene in a buggy. The father of the girl Mr. E. B. George, who is a gardener, was also summoned, and in less then one hour a large crowd had collected at the scene of the catastrophe, and operations toward the recovery of the body at once begun. The creek was dredged by eager yet sorrowful workers, and at the end of a few moments a heavily clothed object was discovered and at once drawn to the shore. It was the corpse of Miss George and as she had been under water for fully an hour, no attempts at resuscitation were resorted to.
The body was at once carried to the vehicle, and transferred to the home of her parents on North Eleventh street, where the remains were clasped in the arms of the grief stricken mother surrounded by sorrowing relatives and friends of the young girl. How the accident occurred is not known. It is supposed however, that the horse became frightened just as the banks of the creek had been approached and in prancing about, had fallen in, and thus dragged the girl to an untimely death. The signs upon the bank, made by the vehicle in sliding down were plainly visible, and the theory is probably true. Miss George was twenty-two years of age, and married but a few months to a man whose subsequent worthlessness had brought about a separation of the pair, the young wife at the same time resuming her maiden name. All who knew her pronounce her as having been in every particular a most loveable character, free and open hearted, sympathetic and a dutiful daughter. She had many friends, to whom the news of her distressing death will prove a source of painful sorrow and regret.
The funeral will take place from the Universalist Church on the S. Twelfth St. tomorrow, Sun. afternoon at 2: 30 'clock.
Monday March 1, 1886.
A SAD FAREWELL Impressive Services at the Funeral of Mrs. Lorena Fowler
At three O'clock yesterday afternoon the Universalist Church was filled with sympathizing people who had assembled to witness the funeral services of the late Mrs. Lorena Fowler, the victim of the running horse and drowning accident of Friday last. The edifice was inadequate to accommodate all those desiring to witness the obsequies, and many were compelled to occupy the two aisles, rear part of the church and vestibule as standing room. About half-past three the funeral courtage arrived, and preceded by Undertaker Roberts, the casket borne by Messrs, English, Greene, Fury, Wagner and Wolfenbarger, of Lincoln Lodge No. 35 I.O.G.T., followed by ladies and gentleman of the order in full regalia, entered the church and deposited their burden in front of the pulpit. On a marble top table before the casket rested a large cross composed of tea roses, calla lilies, and small white flowers, with a heart of lilies and rosebuds and an anchor of pink rosebuds and violets on each side, all three designs springing from a mound of moss. This beautiful floral tribute was the gift of the Good Templars' lodge of which the deceased was a member.The brothers and sisters of the departed, occupied the front row of seats, with them was Roy A. Fowler, to whom deceased was married September 14th last. The parents of Mrs. Fowler were not present, Mr. George being feeble from a late illness, and Mrs. George confined to her bed and very low from effects of the terrible shock of her daughter's death. After the service the congregation viewed the remains. The features of the deceased wore a placid expression, and the remains were robed in white relived by pink silk, and upon the forefinger of her left hand resting across her breast, was a gold ring set with rubies. The hearse accompanied by a long line of carriages filled with sorrowing friends slowly wended its way to Wyuka Cemetery, where the final interment ceremonies occurred.
Moved with her family, when yet a very young girl, to Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, where she grew to womanhood. She was married in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 14, 1885 to Roy A. Fowler (born: Minnesota in 1863 the son of L. S. & Sarah (Norton) Fowler, of Nebraska). Lorena George Fowler, met a untimely death, February 26, 1886 at age 22. She was drowned in Salt Creek, the victim of a run-away horse and buggy accident.
Following from Lincoln Daily State - February 26, 1886, page 4, column 2.
" Death of Lorena (George) Fowler" l 1 REPORTING A ACCIDENT
A Horse and Buggy Found in Salt Creek and the Lady Driver Probably Drowned
This afternoon at about 2: 30 o'clock as Mr. E. M. Lipsey was proceeding westward near Salt Creek, he noticed a horse's ears sticking out of the water. Summoning help the horse and buggy were dragged out and the animal was found alive. The turnout belonged to a Mr. George, living near the city, and was driven by his daughter who probably lies at the bottom of Salt Creek, as no trace of has yet been found. The young lady left a few hours ago with the horse and buggy for a purpose of purchasing a jug of milk from a neighbor. The horse is supposed to have ran away and finally brought up in Salt Creek. Officers Beach and Post proceeded at once to the scene of the accident, and at the hour of this writing, we are unable to glean particulars of what now seems a very sad affair.
Later -- 4 p.m. -- The young lady is the daughter of E. B. George, residing at No. 821, north Eleventh street. Her name is Lorena, aged 22 years, and was on her way to a brother's house. Pleasant George, the ticket broker, doing business on P street, and residing two miles north of the insane asylum. No tidings of the missing lady have been received up to this hour.
Saturday, February 27, 1886:
THE SAD DEATH Of Miss Lorena George in Salt Creek -- Thrown from Her Buggy and Drowned.
At the hour of going to press last evening, The Democrat was only able to give a mere suppositions outline of what has since developed into a very sad reality, namely the drowning of Miss George in Salt Creek at 3 o'clock p. m.
As was stated, the young lady left her home at No. 821 North Eleventh street, with horse and buggy with the avowed purpose of visiting her uncle, Isaac "G: George: Isaac " George, who resides about two and a half miles southwest of town. The poor young lady was not seen after the hour of leaving her home, until the discovery of the almost drowned horse at 3 o'clock by Mr. Lipsey, as already recorded, brought to light the distressing facts if the case. As soon as the news of the accident reached town, Marshal Beach and Officer Post repaired hastily to the scene in a buggy. The father of the girl Mr. E. B. George, who is a gardener, was also summoned, and in less then one hour a large crowd had collected at the scene of the catastrophe, and operations toward the recovery of the body at once begun. The creek was dredged by eager yet sorrowful workers, and at the end of a few moments a heavily clothed object was discovered and at once drawn to the shore. It was the corpse of Miss George and as she had been under water for fully an hour, no attempts at resuscitation were resorted to.
The body was at once carried to the vehicle, and transferred to the home of her parents on North Eleventh street, where the remains were clasped in the arms of the grief stricken mother surrounded by sorrowing relatives and friends of the young girl. How the accident occurred is not known. It is supposed however, that the horse became frightened just as the banks of the creek had been approached and in prancing about, had fallen in, and thus dragged the girl to an untimely death. The signs upon the bank, made by the vehicle in sliding down were plainly visible, and the theory is probably true. Miss George was twenty-two years of age, and married but a few months to a man whose subsequent worthlessness had brought about a separation of the pair, the young wife at the same time resuming her maiden name. All who knew her pronounce her as having been in every particular a most loveable character, free and open hearted, sympathetic and a dutiful daughter. She had many friends, to whom the news of her distressing death will prove a source of painful sorrow and regret.
The funeral will take place from the Universalist Church on the S. Twelfth St. tomorrow, Sun. afternoon at 2: 30 'clock.
Monday March 1, 1886.
A SAD FAREWELL Impressive Services at the Funeral of Mrs. Lorena Fowler
At three O'clock yesterday afternoon the Universalist Church was filled with sympathizing people who had assembled to witness the funeral services of the late Mrs. Lorena Fowler, the victim of the running horse and drowning accident of Friday last. The edifice was inadequate to accommodate all those desiring to witness the obsequies, and many were compelled to occupy the two aisles, rear part of the church and vestibule as standing room. About half-past three the funeral courtage arrived, and preceded by Undertaker Roberts, the casket borne by Messrs, English, Greene, Fury, Wagner and Wolfenbarger, of Lincoln Lodge No. 35 I.O.G.T., followed by ladies and gentleman of the order in full regalia, entered the church and deposited their burden in front of the pulpit. On a marble top table before the casket rested a large cross composed of tea roses, calla lilies, and small white flowers, with a heart of lilies and rosebuds and an anchor of pink rosebuds and violets on each side, all three designs springing from a mound of moss. This beautiful floral tribute was the gift of the Good Templars' lodge of which the deceased was a member.The brothers and sisters of the departed, occupied the front row of seats, with them was Roy A. Fowler, to whom deceased was married September 14th last. The parents of Mrs. Fowler were not present, Mr. George being feeble from a late illness, and Mrs. George confined to her bed and very low from effects of the terrible shock of her daughter's death. After the service the congregation viewed the remains. The features of the deceased wore a placid expression, and the remains were robed in white relived by pink silk, and upon the forefinger of her left hand resting across her breast, was a gold ring set with rubies. The hearse accompanied by a long line of carriages filled with sorrowing friends slowly wended its way to Wyuka Cemetery, where the final interment ceremonies occurred.
Lorena George Fowler
Moved with her family, when yet a very young girl, to Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, where she grew to womanhood. She was married in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 14, 1885 to Roy A. Fowler (born: Minnesota in 1863 the son of L. S. & Sarah (Norton) Fowler, of Nebraska). Lorena George Fowler, met a untimely death, February 26, 1886 at age 22. She was drowned in Salt Creek, the victim of a run-away horse and buggy accident.
Following from Lincoln Daily State - February 26, 1886, page 4, column 2.
" Death of Lorena (George) Fowler" l 1 REPORTING A ACCIDENT
A Horse and Buggy Found in Salt Creek and the Lady Driver Probably Drowned
This afternoon at about 2: 30 o'clock as Mr. E. M. Lipsey was proceeding westward near Salt Creek, he noticed a horse's ears sticking out of the water. Summoning help the horse and buggy were dragged out and the animal was found alive. The turnout belonged to a Mr. George, living near the city, and was driven by his daughter who probably lies at the bottom of Salt Creek, as no trace of has yet been found. The young lady left a few hours ago with the horse and buggy for a purpose of purchasing a jug of milk from a neighbor. The horse is supposed to have ran away and finally brought up in Salt Creek. Officers Beach and Post proceeded at once to the scene of the accident, and at the hour of this writing, we are unable to glean particulars of what now seems a very sad affair.
Later -- 4 p.m. -- The young lady is the daughter of E. B. George, residing at No. 821, north Eleventh street. Her name is Lorena, aged 22 years, and was on her way to a brother's house. Pleasant George, the ticket broker, doing business on P street, and residing two miles north of the insane asylum. No tidings of the missing lady have been received up to this hour.
Saturday, February 27, 1886:
THE SAD DEATH Of Miss Lorena George in Salt Creek -- Thrown from Her Buggy and Drowned.
At the hour of going to press last evening, The Democrat was only able to give a mere suppositions outline of what has since developed into a very sad reality, namely the drowning of Miss George in Salt Creek at 3 o'clock p. m.
As was stated, the young lady left her home at No. 821 North Eleventh street, with horse and buggy with the avowed purpose of visiting her uncle, Isaac "G: George: Isaac " George, who resides about two and a half miles southwest of town. The poor young lady was not seen after the hour of leaving her home, until the discovery of the almost drowned horse at 3 o'clock by Mr. Lipsey, as already recorded, brought to light the distressing facts if the case. As soon as the news of the accident reached town, Marshal Beach and Officer Post repaired hastily to the scene in a buggy. The father of the girl Mr. E. B. George, who is a gardener, was also summoned, and in less then one hour a large crowd had collected at the scene of the catastrophe, and operations toward the recovery of the body at once begun. The creek was dredged by eager yet sorrowful workers, and at the end of a few moments a heavily clothed object was discovered and at once drawn to the shore. It was the corpse of Miss George and as she had been under water for fully an hour, no attempts at resuscitation were resorted to.
The body was at once carried to the vehicle, and transferred to the home of her parents on North Eleventh street, where the remains were clasped in the arms of the grief stricken mother surrounded by sorrowing relatives and friends of the young girl. How the accident occurred is not known. It is supposed however, that the horse became frightened just as the banks of the creek had been approached and in prancing about, had fallen in, and thus dragged the girl to an untimely death. The signs upon the bank, made by the vehicle in sliding down were plainly visible, and the theory is probably true. Miss George was twenty-two years of age, and married but a few months to a man whose subsequent worthlessness had brought about a separation of the pair, the young wife at the same time resuming her maiden name. All who knew her pronounce her as having been in every particular a most loveable character, free and open hearted, sympathetic and a dutiful daughter. She had many friends, to whom the news of her distressing death will prove a source of painful sorrow and regret.
The funeral will take place from the Universalist Church on the S. Twelfth St. tomorrow, Sun. afternoon at 2: 30 'clock.
Monday March 1, 1886.
A SAD FAREWELL Impressive Services at the Funeral of Mrs. Lorena Fowler
At three O'clock yesterday afternoon the Universalist Church was filled with sympathizing people who had assembled to witness the funeral services of the late Mrs. Lorena Fowler, the victim of the running horse and drowning accident of Friday last. The edifice was inadequate to accommodate all those desiring to witness the obsequies, and many were compelled to occupy the two aisles, rear part of the church and vestibule as standing room. About half-past three the funeral courtage arrived, and preceded by Undertaker Roberts, the casket borne by Messrs, English, Greene, Fury, Wagner and Wolfenbarger, of Lincoln Lodge No. 35 I.O.G.T., followed by ladies and gentleman of the order in full regalia, entered the church and deposited their burden in front of the pulpit. On a marble top table before the casket rested a large cross composed of tea roses, calla lilies, and small white flowers, with a heart of lilies and rosebuds and an anchor of pink rosebuds and violets on each side, all three designs springing from a mound of moss. This beautiful floral tribute was the gift of the Good Templars' lodge of which the deceased was a member.The brothers and sisters of the departed, occupied the front row of seats, with them was Roy A. Fowler, to whom deceased was married September 14th last. The parents of Mrs. Fowler were not present, Mr. George being feeble from a late illness, and Mrs. George confined to her bed and very low from effects of the terrible shock of her daughter's death. After the service the congregation viewed the remains. The features of the deceased wore a placid expression, and the remains were robed in white relived by pink silk, and upon the forefinger of her left hand resting across her breast, was a gold ring set with rubies. The hearse accompanied by a long line of carriages filled with sorrowing friends slowly wended its way to Wyuka Cemetery, where the final interment ceremonies occurred.
Moved with her family, when yet a very young girl, to Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, where she grew to womanhood. She was married in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 14, 1885 to Roy A. Fowler (born: Minnesota in 1863 the son of L. S. & Sarah (Norton) Fowler, of Nebraska). Lorena George Fowler, met a untimely death, February 26, 1886 at age 22. She was drowned in Salt Creek, the victim of a run-away horse and buggy accident.
Following from Lincoln Daily State - February 26, 1886, page 4, column 2.
" Death of Lorena (George) Fowler" l 1 REPORTING A ACCIDENT
A Horse and Buggy Found in Salt Creek and the Lady Driver Probably Drowned
This afternoon at about 2: 30 o'clock as Mr. E. M. Lipsey was proceeding westward near Salt Creek, he noticed a horse's ears sticking out of the water. Summoning help the horse and buggy were dragged out and the animal was found alive. The turnout belonged to a Mr. George, living near the city, and was driven by his daughter who probably lies at the bottom of Salt Creek, as no trace of has yet been found. The young lady left a few hours ago with the horse and buggy for a purpose of purchasing a jug of milk from a neighbor. The horse is supposed to have ran away and finally brought up in Salt Creek. Officers Beach and Post proceeded at once to the scene of the accident, and at the hour of this writing, we are unable to glean particulars of what now seems a very sad affair.
Later -- 4 p.m. -- The young lady is the daughter of E. B. George, residing at No. 821, north Eleventh street. Her name is Lorena, aged 22 years, and was on her way to a brother's house. Pleasant George, the ticket broker, doing business on P street, and residing two miles north of the insane asylum. No tidings of the missing lady have been received up to this hour.
Saturday, February 27, 1886:
THE SAD DEATH Of Miss Lorena George in Salt Creek -- Thrown from Her Buggy and Drowned.
At the hour of going to press last evening, The Democrat was only able to give a mere suppositions outline of what has since developed into a very sad reality, namely the drowning of Miss George in Salt Creek at 3 o'clock p. m.
As was stated, the young lady left her home at No. 821 North Eleventh street, with horse and buggy with the avowed purpose of visiting her uncle, Isaac "G: George: Isaac " George, who resides about two and a half miles southwest of town. The poor young lady was not seen after the hour of leaving her home, until the discovery of the almost drowned horse at 3 o'clock by Mr. Lipsey, as already recorded, brought to light the distressing facts if the case. As soon as the news of the accident reached town, Marshal Beach and Officer Post repaired hastily to the scene in a buggy. The father of the girl Mr. E. B. George, who is a gardener, was also summoned, and in less then one hour a large crowd had collected at the scene of the catastrophe, and operations toward the recovery of the body at once begun. The creek was dredged by eager yet sorrowful workers, and at the end of a few moments a heavily clothed object was discovered and at once drawn to the shore. It was the corpse of Miss George and as she had been under water for fully an hour, no attempts at resuscitation were resorted to.
The body was at once carried to the vehicle, and transferred to the home of her parents on North Eleventh street, where the remains were clasped in the arms of the grief stricken mother surrounded by sorrowing relatives and friends of the young girl. How the accident occurred is not known. It is supposed however, that the horse became frightened just as the banks of the creek had been approached and in prancing about, had fallen in, and thus dragged the girl to an untimely death. The signs upon the bank, made by the vehicle in sliding down were plainly visible, and the theory is probably true. Miss George was twenty-two years of age, and married but a few months to a man whose subsequent worthlessness had brought about a separation of the pair, the young wife at the same time resuming her maiden name. All who knew her pronounce her as having been in every particular a most loveable character, free and open hearted, sympathetic and a dutiful daughter. She had many friends, to whom the news of her distressing death will prove a source of painful sorrow and regret.
The funeral will take place from the Universalist Church on the S. Twelfth St. tomorrow, Sun. afternoon at 2: 30 'clock.
Monday March 1, 1886.
A SAD FAREWELL Impressive Services at the Funeral of Mrs. Lorena Fowler
At three O'clock yesterday afternoon the Universalist Church was filled with sympathizing people who had assembled to witness the funeral services of the late Mrs. Lorena Fowler, the victim of the running horse and drowning accident of Friday last. The edifice was inadequate to accommodate all those desiring to witness the obsequies, and many were compelled to occupy the two aisles, rear part of the church and vestibule as standing room. About half-past three the funeral courtage arrived, and preceded by Undertaker Roberts, the casket borne by Messrs, English, Greene, Fury, Wagner and Wolfenbarger, of Lincoln Lodge No. 35 I.O.G.T., followed by ladies and gentleman of the order in full regalia, entered the church and deposited their burden in front of the pulpit. On a marble top table before the casket rested a large cross composed of tea roses, calla lilies, and small white flowers, with a heart of lilies and rosebuds and an anchor of pink rosebuds and violets on each side, all three designs springing from a mound of moss. This beautiful floral tribute was the gift of the Good Templars' lodge of which the deceased was a member.The brothers and sisters of the departed, occupied the front row of seats, with them was Roy A. Fowler, to whom deceased was married September 14th last. The parents of Mrs. Fowler were not present, Mr. George being feeble from a late illness, and Mrs. George confined to her bed and very low from effects of the terrible shock of her daughter's death. After the service the congregation viewed the remains. The features of the deceased wore a placid expression, and the remains were robed in white relived by pink silk, and upon the forefinger of her left hand resting across her breast, was a gold ring set with rubies. The hearse accompanied by a long line of carriages filled with sorrowing friends slowly wended its way to Wyuka Cemetery, where the final interment ceremonies occurred.
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