"The LaFayette Sun" - October 15, 1913:
City Improvements - Recently a number of improvements and additions have been made to many of the homes in LaFayette. The residence of Mr. J. S. Dowdell, in the western part of town, was thoroughly overhauled, four rooms added, and many other changes made which makes this one of the most attractive places in town. The amount spent on the remodeling was approximately $4,000. The work was done by Mr. E. A. Zobel.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - July 29, 1925:
MR. J.S. DOWDELL DIED IN LAFAYETTE ON MONDAY
At his home in LaFayette on Monday occurred the death of Mr. Joshua S. Dowdell, one of the finest gentlemen and foremost business men of that city. He had been in feeble health for quite a while but his last illness was of only a few days' duration. At the time of his death his wife was in New York with their son Lewis Dowdell who was in that city for a desperate operation.
The circumstances are unusually sad and the afflicted family will have the deep sympathy of the wide circle of friends of these good people. The deceased was a brother of the late Judge James R. Dowdell who formerly served this circuit and later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Mr. Dowdell was active in church work and other good causes. Mrs. Dowdell is the eldest daughter of Mr. Lewis S. Schuessler, prominent and popular citizen of east
Alabama.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 29, 1925:
J. S. Dowdell Dies After Brief Illness.
J. S. Dowdell, prominent citizen and business man of LaFayette, died at his home late Monday afternoon, after a brief illness covering a period of a few days. Mrs. Mary Dowdell, his wife, was at the time of his death at the bedside of their son, Lewis, who has been for some time in a New York hospital. Mrs. Dowdell was not aware of her husband's death until her return on Tuesday.
He was a member of one of the oldest families in Chambers County, being the son of the late James F. and Sara Render Dowdell, and was the brother of the Late Judge J. R. Dowdell. He was a member of the 1880 graduating class of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and it is interesting to note the marked degree of success each member of that class has attained, always embracing the best things in life.
In 1891 he was married to Miss Mary Schuessler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Schuessler. Five children were born to them and all survive him. During his married life no man was more devoted to his family than was he, always living in the love and admiration of his family and friends.
In early life he united with the Methodist Church and was an active factor in the growth and progress of its membership, serving through a long period of years as a member of the board of stewards. Despite ill health, he was a regular attendant at the services of the church and remained active and attentive to business affairs until three days of his death.
Mr. Dowdell was 65 years of age at the time of his death, having at an earlier period of life been connected with one of the largest and most reliable firms in East Alabama and later as the owner and guiding factor in the firm of J. S. Dowdell & Son.
He lived a useful and profitable life and was probably one of the best known and most beloved men of this section. He lived, loved and died among the people of his choice.
He was one of eight children, four sisters - Mrs. Harry Brown, Mrs. G. E. Driver, Mrs. Josh Dowdell and Mrs. D. H. Reid; three brothers, J. R. Dowdell, A. G. Dowdell and Lewis Dowdell, of Harrisburg, Texas.
While hundreds of sorrowing relatives and friends stood and watched the earthly remains of J. S. Dowdell, he was laid to rest in the LaFayette Cemetery at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. T. H. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist Church and Rev. W. B. Hope, pastor of the North Highlands Methodist Church of Birmingham and an intimate friends, conducted the funeral services.
The pallbearers were W. H. Thomas, Charles Scarborough, C. A. L. Sanford, A. L. Dowdell, T. D. Sanford, Yetta Sanford and Dr. B. B. Ross, his boyhood friends.
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City Improvements - Recently a number of improvements and additions have been made to many of the homes in LaFayette. The residence of Mr. J. S. Dowdell, in the western part of town, was thoroughly overhauled, four rooms added, and many other changes made which makes this one of the most attractive places in town. The amount spent on the remodeling was approximately $4,000. The work was done by Mr. E. A. Zobel.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - July 29, 1925:
MR. J.S. DOWDELL DIED IN LAFAYETTE ON MONDAY
At his home in LaFayette on Monday occurred the death of Mr. Joshua S. Dowdell, one of the finest gentlemen and foremost business men of that city. He had been in feeble health for quite a while but his last illness was of only a few days' duration. At the time of his death his wife was in New York with their son Lewis Dowdell who was in that city for a desperate operation.
The circumstances are unusually sad and the afflicted family will have the deep sympathy of the wide circle of friends of these good people. The deceased was a brother of the late Judge James R. Dowdell who formerly served this circuit and later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Mr. Dowdell was active in church work and other good causes. Mrs. Dowdell is the eldest daughter of Mr. Lewis S. Schuessler, prominent and popular citizen of east
Alabama.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 29, 1925:
J. S. Dowdell Dies After Brief Illness.
J. S. Dowdell, prominent citizen and business man of LaFayette, died at his home late Monday afternoon, after a brief illness covering a period of a few days. Mrs. Mary Dowdell, his wife, was at the time of his death at the bedside of their son, Lewis, who has been for some time in a New York hospital. Mrs. Dowdell was not aware of her husband's death until her return on Tuesday.
He was a member of one of the oldest families in Chambers County, being the son of the late James F. and Sara Render Dowdell, and was the brother of the Late Judge J. R. Dowdell. He was a member of the 1880 graduating class of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and it is interesting to note the marked degree of success each member of that class has attained, always embracing the best things in life.
In 1891 he was married to Miss Mary Schuessler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Schuessler. Five children were born to them and all survive him. During his married life no man was more devoted to his family than was he, always living in the love and admiration of his family and friends.
In early life he united with the Methodist Church and was an active factor in the growth and progress of its membership, serving through a long period of years as a member of the board of stewards. Despite ill health, he was a regular attendant at the services of the church and remained active and attentive to business affairs until three days of his death.
Mr. Dowdell was 65 years of age at the time of his death, having at an earlier period of life been connected with one of the largest and most reliable firms in East Alabama and later as the owner and guiding factor in the firm of J. S. Dowdell & Son.
He lived a useful and profitable life and was probably one of the best known and most beloved men of this section. He lived, loved and died among the people of his choice.
He was one of eight children, four sisters - Mrs. Harry Brown, Mrs. G. E. Driver, Mrs. Josh Dowdell and Mrs. D. H. Reid; three brothers, J. R. Dowdell, A. G. Dowdell and Lewis Dowdell, of Harrisburg, Texas.
While hundreds of sorrowing relatives and friends stood and watched the earthly remains of J. S. Dowdell, he was laid to rest in the LaFayette Cemetery at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. T. H. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist Church and Rev. W. B. Hope, pastor of the North Highlands Methodist Church of Birmingham and an intimate friends, conducted the funeral services.
The pallbearers were W. H. Thomas, Charles Scarborough, C. A. L. Sanford, A. L. Dowdell, T. D. Sanford, Yetta Sanford and Dr. B. B. Ross, his boyhood friends.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - October 15, 1913:
City Improvements - Recently a number of improvements and additions have been made to many of the homes in LaFayette. The residence of Mr. J. S. Dowdell, in the western part of town, was thoroughly overhauled, four rooms added, and many other changes made which makes this one of the most attractive places in town. The amount spent on the remodeling was approximately $4,000. The work was done by Mr. E. A. Zobel.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - July 29, 1925:
MR. J.S. DOWDELL DIED IN LAFAYETTE ON MONDAY
At his home in LaFayette on Monday occurred the death of Mr. Joshua S. Dowdell, one of the finest gentlemen and foremost business men of that city. He had been in feeble health for quite a while but his last illness was of only a few days' duration. At the time of his death his wife was in New York with their son Lewis Dowdell who was in that city for a desperate operation.
The circumstances are unusually sad and the afflicted family will have the deep sympathy of the wide circle of friends of these good people. The deceased was a brother of the late Judge James R. Dowdell who formerly served this circuit and later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Mr. Dowdell was active in church work and other good causes. Mrs. Dowdell is the eldest daughter of Mr. Lewis S. Schuessler, prominent and popular citizen of east
Alabama.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 29, 1925:
J. S. Dowdell Dies After Brief Illness.
J. S. Dowdell, prominent citizen and business man of LaFayette, died at his home late Monday afternoon, after a brief illness covering a period of a few days. Mrs. Mary Dowdell, his wife, was at the time of his death at the bedside of their son, Lewis, who has been for some time in a New York hospital. Mrs. Dowdell was not aware of her husband's death until her return on Tuesday.
He was a member of one of the oldest families in Chambers County, being the son of the late James F. and Sara Render Dowdell, and was the brother of the Late Judge J. R. Dowdell. He was a member of the 1880 graduating class of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and it is interesting to note the marked degree of success each member of that class has attained, always embracing the best things in life.
In 1891 he was married to Miss Mary Schuessler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Schuessler. Five children were born to them and all survive him. During his married life no man was more devoted to his family than was he, always living in the love and admiration of his family and friends.
In early life he united with the Methodist Church and was an active factor in the growth and progress of its membership, serving through a long period of years as a member of the board of stewards. Despite ill health, he was a regular attendant at the services of the church and remained active and attentive to business affairs until three days of his death.
Mr. Dowdell was 65 years of age at the time of his death, having at an earlier period of life been connected with one of the largest and most reliable firms in East Alabama and later as the owner and guiding factor in the firm of J. S. Dowdell & Son.
He lived a useful and profitable life and was probably one of the best known and most beloved men of this section. He lived, loved and died among the people of his choice.
He was one of eight children, four sisters - Mrs. Harry Brown, Mrs. G. E. Driver, Mrs. Josh Dowdell and Mrs. D. H. Reid; three brothers, J. R. Dowdell, A. G. Dowdell and Lewis Dowdell, of Harrisburg, Texas.
While hundreds of sorrowing relatives and friends stood and watched the earthly remains of J. S. Dowdell, he was laid to rest in the LaFayette Cemetery at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. T. H. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist Church and Rev. W. B. Hope, pastor of the North Highlands Methodist Church of Birmingham and an intimate friends, conducted the funeral services.
The pallbearers were W. H. Thomas, Charles Scarborough, C. A. L. Sanford, A. L. Dowdell, T. D. Sanford, Yetta Sanford and Dr. B. B. Ross, his boyhood friends.
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City Improvements - Recently a number of improvements and additions have been made to many of the homes in LaFayette. The residence of Mr. J. S. Dowdell, in the western part of town, was thoroughly overhauled, four rooms added, and many other changes made which makes this one of the most attractive places in town. The amount spent on the remodeling was approximately $4,000. The work was done by Mr. E. A. Zobel.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - July 29, 1925:
MR. J.S. DOWDELL DIED IN LAFAYETTE ON MONDAY
At his home in LaFayette on Monday occurred the death of Mr. Joshua S. Dowdell, one of the finest gentlemen and foremost business men of that city. He had been in feeble health for quite a while but his last illness was of only a few days' duration. At the time of his death his wife was in New York with their son Lewis Dowdell who was in that city for a desperate operation.
The circumstances are unusually sad and the afflicted family will have the deep sympathy of the wide circle of friends of these good people. The deceased was a brother of the late Judge James R. Dowdell who formerly served this circuit and later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Mr. Dowdell was active in church work and other good causes. Mrs. Dowdell is the eldest daughter of Mr. Lewis S. Schuessler, prominent and popular citizen of east
Alabama.
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"The LaFayette Sun" - July 29, 1925:
J. S. Dowdell Dies After Brief Illness.
J. S. Dowdell, prominent citizen and business man of LaFayette, died at his home late Monday afternoon, after a brief illness covering a period of a few days. Mrs. Mary Dowdell, his wife, was at the time of his death at the bedside of their son, Lewis, who has been for some time in a New York hospital. Mrs. Dowdell was not aware of her husband's death until her return on Tuesday.
He was a member of one of the oldest families in Chambers County, being the son of the late James F. and Sara Render Dowdell, and was the brother of the Late Judge J. R. Dowdell. He was a member of the 1880 graduating class of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and it is interesting to note the marked degree of success each member of that class has attained, always embracing the best things in life.
In 1891 he was married to Miss Mary Schuessler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Schuessler. Five children were born to them and all survive him. During his married life no man was more devoted to his family than was he, always living in the love and admiration of his family and friends.
In early life he united with the Methodist Church and was an active factor in the growth and progress of its membership, serving through a long period of years as a member of the board of stewards. Despite ill health, he was a regular attendant at the services of the church and remained active and attentive to business affairs until three days of his death.
Mr. Dowdell was 65 years of age at the time of his death, having at an earlier period of life been connected with one of the largest and most reliable firms in East Alabama and later as the owner and guiding factor in the firm of J. S. Dowdell & Son.
He lived a useful and profitable life and was probably one of the best known and most beloved men of this section. He lived, loved and died among the people of his choice.
He was one of eight children, four sisters - Mrs. Harry Brown, Mrs. G. E. Driver, Mrs. Josh Dowdell and Mrs. D. H. Reid; three brothers, J. R. Dowdell, A. G. Dowdell and Lewis Dowdell, of Harrisburg, Texas.
While hundreds of sorrowing relatives and friends stood and watched the earthly remains of J. S. Dowdell, he was laid to rest in the LaFayette Cemetery at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. T. H. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist Church and Rev. W. B. Hope, pastor of the North Highlands Methodist Church of Birmingham and an intimate friends, conducted the funeral services.
The pallbearers were W. H. Thomas, Charles Scarborough, C. A. L. Sanford, A. L. Dowdell, T. D. Sanford, Yetta Sanford and Dr. B. B. Ross, his boyhood friends.
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