Edwin F. Crowell was born in Blair, July 6, 1871. His early education was acquired in the public schools here and finally finished at the North-Western University at Evanston, Ill. For three years he kept books in Chicago and there became acquainted with Fred Sercombe with whom he engaged in the general merchandising business at Kennard, Neb.
About a year ago he was warned of lung trouble and soon went to find a healthier climate in the mountains of Colorado. When it became evident that he was failing gradually, he was brought home to bide the time of the Great Destroyer.
Rev. G. H. Main, of Norfolk, formerly pastor here, assisted by Rev. Barton, conducted the funeral services at the residence of C.C. Crowell, on Tuesday, at two o'clock. The remains were laid down for the long rest in the Blair cemetery. We have known Ed, as he was familiarly called, for several years and we recall many kindnesses we have received from the hand that now is still and the heart that has been silenced.
Printed in the Blair Courier on 5/27/1897
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#2 May 24, 1897 - The Pilot - Edwin F. Crowell
The sad news of the death of Edwin F. Crowell spread through town last evening. While not unexpected yet it comes bringing with it that shock that is always felt when one so promising and in the prime of young manhood is called away. Ed was born in Blair on July 6, 1871. He completed his education at Evanston, Ill., and for three years following he was a bookkeeper in Chicago. After leaving Chicago he opened up, in company with Fred Sercombe, a general merchandise business Jin Kennard where the firm has worked up a prosperous business. About a year ago lung trouble set in and it soon became evident that consumption was developing. The best of medical aid was obtained and every advantage as to climate was made use of, but to no avail. Death came at 5:45 Sunday and the funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow at 2p.m.
~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~~
Edwin F. Crowell was born in Blair, July 6, 1871. His early education was acquired in the public schools here and finally finished at the North-Western University at Evanston, Ill. For three years he kept books in Chicago and there became acquainted with Fred Sercombe with whom he engaged in the general merchandising business at Kennard, Neb.
About a year ago he was warned of lung trouble and soon went to find a healthier climate in the mountains of Colorado. When it became evident that he was failing gradually, he was brought home to bide the time of the Great Destroyer.
Rev. G. H. Main, of Norfolk, formerly pastor here, assisted by Rev. Barton, conducted the funeral services at the residence of C.C. Crowell, on Tuesday, at two o'clock. The remains were laid down for the long rest in the Blair cemetery. We have known Ed, as he was familiarly called, for several years and we recall many kindnesses we have received from the hand that now is still and the heart that has been silenced.
Printed in the Blair Courier on 5/27/1897
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#2 May 24, 1897 - The Pilot - Edwin F. Crowell
The sad news of the death of Edwin F. Crowell spread through town last evening. While not unexpected yet it comes bringing with it that shock that is always felt when one so promising and in the prime of young manhood is called away. Ed was born in Blair on July 6, 1871. He completed his education at Evanston, Ill., and for three years following he was a bookkeeper in Chicago. After leaving Chicago he opened up, in company with Fred Sercombe, a general merchandise business Jin Kennard where the firm has worked up a prosperous business. About a year ago lung trouble set in and it soon became evident that consumption was developing. The best of medical aid was obtained and every advantage as to climate was made use of, but to no avail. Death came at 5:45 Sunday and the funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow at 2p.m.
~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~~
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