The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
May 5, 1920
Page 7
Column 2WILLIAM S. SOWERS.
Wm. S. Sowers, oldest child of George and Mina Sowers, was born on a farm one mile north of Fountain Green, May 25, 1856. Departed this life at his home in Lucas, Kas., Saturday evening, April 24, 1920; aged 63 years, 11 months, 6 days. When yet a young boy, his parents purchased a farm two miles south of Webster, where they located and which was the family homestead and is yet owned by some of the children. Here William grew to young manhood.
On March 23, 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Clara Yetter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Yetter of East Carthage. To this union three children were born, viz.: Mrs. Mable Moote, of Wallace, Kas.; Mrs. Hester Manier, of Lucas, Kas.; Charles G., of near this city. His wife died Nov. 11, 1892, at the home of her parents, with whom she was visiting at the time. Five years later he was again married June, 1897, to Miss Mary Deeds, of Lincoln, Kas. To them were born three children, viz.: John, of near Lucas, Kas.; Delia and Olive at home. Beside the wife and six children, he is survived by one stepson, to whom he has always given a father's love, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Margaret Wallace, of Lincoln, Kas.; Charles, John and Delia Sowers of near this city; James and Mrs. Nellie Saylors, of Fort Madison, Iowa; Ralph of Stoutland, Mo.
Wm. Sowers grew to the age of maturity in this community and was an example of noble young manhood to all his associates. He has yet many old friends here who remember him with esteem and who regret his death.
In 1882 he went west, taking a settler's claim near Lucas, Kas., and by industry and economy, adding thereto until at the time of his death he owned 400 acres of fertile Kansas soil. About two years ago his health began to fail and feeling the need of a well-earned rest, he purchased property in Lucas, Kas., where he lived a quiet retired life, until he passed peacefully to the rest "prepared for those who loved His appearing."
The funeral was held Monday, April 26, at 2 o'clock p. m. As his son, Charles G. and several of his brothers and sisters had just returned from being with him during the last week of his illness, they could not return to attend the funeral.
His relatives have the sympathy of many old friends and the assurance he gave them that he was ready and willing to meet his Saviour. "Gone but not forgotten."
