Alphabet File page 57

On Wednesday night an immense gathering of people, among whom were many ladies, assembled at the courthouse to hear the Democratic speaking.  The speaking was postponed from Monday till Wednesday night.  Hon. E. J. Bowers the brilliant Presidential Elector from the State-at-large, in masterly and eloquent manor spoke about two hours.  The tariff bill and the infamous Force bill were fully exposed. The speaking  was a great one and it is almost needless to add that it was effectual. (SCE 10/29/1892)

 

The Bay circle of King's daughters met at the residence of Mrs. E. J. Bowers on Saturday evening and after a social and business meeting adjourned. (SCE 11/5/1892)

 

  Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. E. J., a son, December 4, 1892.  (SCE 12/10/1892)

 

Bowers, E. J. dates his arrival in the city back nine years, and is so well pleased with the town and its good people that he intends to remain here.  He is a very prominent lawyer, having a splendid reputation not only in his own county and district, but throughout the entire state and he was one of the presidential electors in 1892. He is an old experienced newspaper man, and is now proprietor of the Progress.  (SCE 05/20/1893)

 

  E. J. Bowers, Congressman, owned the Gulf Coast Progress in the late 1880's.  He was the son-in-law of Ben Lane Posey, who was the original owner of the Gulf Coast Progress. (SCE Jubilee 1942 pg. 2).

 

  Eaton J. Bowers, Hon. Sixth District Congressman.  Married Tallulah Posey, dau. of Ben Lane Posey.  Died in N. O. about 1940, buried Cedar Rest. Elected to Ms. State Senate 1896, House of Rep. in 1900 and again to congress in 1904 but resigned.  Monument to him in Gulfport opposite public library.  (SCE Jubilee 1942 pg. 6. Col 3).

 

He was present at the graduation of the first class from BSL school 1905. His son was a graduate. (source unk)

 

An attorney at law, well known throughout Hancock County and the state of Mississippi, is E. J. Bowers, Bay St. Louis, a native of the state, born at Canton in June 1865.

His father, E. J. Bowers, Sr., was also an attorney, and for several years was Mayor of Canton.  He died there in 1881 and his wife died in 1878.  The parents were born natives of North Carolina although Mr. Bowers was taken to Tennessee in his infancy.

He was reared in Hardeman County, Tenn., and admitted to the bar in March, 1883, when he was yet in his 18th year.

  The following year he removed to Bay St. Louis and for several years was in partnership with Benjamin Lane Posey.

This partnership was dissolved in 1887 and since that time he has had two partners. At the present time (1892?) he is alone in business.  He has built up a fine and extensive practice and is considered one of the leading lawyers of his section.

 He possesses unusual talent, has a keen, clear intellect, and when but 22 years of age was Elector of his state.  He was the youngest man who has ever had that honor conferred upon him in the U.S.

  From the years 1885 to 1888, in addition to his law practice, E. J. Bowers was engaged in journalism as the Editor  of  "Bay Saint Louis Progress" and in 1888 was elected orator of the Mississippi Press Association.

  He takes great interest in educational affairs and at present occupies a prominent position on the School Board of his city.

  In September 1888 he was married to Miss Lulu Posey of Bay St. Louis.  One child has been  born of this Union, E. J., Jr.  The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

He served as State Senator from Hancock County from 1896 to 1898.  He served as State Representative from 1901 to 1902.

He was elected U.S. Congressman from the  Sixth District and served from 1902 to 1910 -- four terms. At 72 he was living   in New Orleans. (VF MJS VIII 00162)

 

  Eaton J. Bowers Vs Board of Health of the State of Louisiana is the title of a suit filed  in the U.S. Circuit Court July 7, 1898.  The suit is to enjoin defendants from further continuing the quarantine against the Mississippi Coast towns.  The complainant is an attorney who practices in Bay St. Louis and in New Orleans. He claims that he has a large and lucrative practice in New Orleans and that it is his custom to come to New Orleans to attend to business two days out of every week.

He sets forth that his business has been materially and irreparably suffered in consequence of his inability to come to New Orleans to consult with clients and transact other business.  He further sets forth that the Quarantine against the town of Bay St. Louis is an unnecessary one, and that serious Inconvenience are the result. (N.O. Times Democrat Sat, July 8, 1898 page 9)

 

Bowers, Mr. E.J. has purchased the lot next to his resident property and has had it fenced. Mr. Bowers evidently recognizes the increasing value of Bay St.  Louis land, and now has one of the finest piece of properties on the beach. (SCE 01/07/1893)

 

Bowers, Hon. E.J. was in Jackson on Monday to attend the meeting of the State Electors of which body he is member, and helped to cast Mississippi's vote for Cleveland and Stevenson. (SCE 01/14/1893)

 

Bowers, Mrs., for the benefit of the Ladies' Wesleyan Society, will give a bazaar at her residence on Friday, the 17th.  Refreshments will be on hand and no pleasanter day can be spent by attending the bazaar and assisting the ladies in their good work.  Everybody is cordially invited to attend.  Don't fail to tell your friends about it.  (SCE 02/11/1893)

 

  Bowers, E. J. - See also Bay Waveland Yacht Club

 

Bowers, Miss Minnie Lou - a 4 young lady from Canton, Miss., is here on a visit to relatives. (SCE 8/13/1892)

 

  Bowers, Miss Minnin (Minnie?)- has returned to her home in Canton.  (SCE 9/03/1892)

 

Bowers, Minnie Lou, Miss, assisted Mr. T.L. Trawick teaching at the BSL school Sept. 21, 1904. (CCS)

 

Bowers, Tallulah, (nee Posey) told of serving a difficult guest at the Pickwick, Sarah Bernhardt when the latter became an unhappy guest due to a rail mishap in 1888 or 89. (SCE Jubilee 1942 pg. 17 col 3).

 

Bowman, Mr. of Baltimore, is the guest of the hospitable Bird Cage cottage.  Mr. Bowman is largely interested in the conning business and is here with a view to business.  From here he goes to the Florida coast. (SCE/10/22/1892)

 

  Mr. Bowman, who has been a guest of the Bird Cage, left on Thursday for the Florida coast. (SCE 11/5/1892)

 

Bowman, Celeste Lenoire 7-18-1909 baptized at the Pearlington Methodist Episcopal Church (PC&C)

 

Bowman, Elijah B. m Stocker, Cora 1-17-1906 (PC&C)

 

Bowman, Heloise Millard 5-27-1912 baptised at the Pearlington Methodist Episcopal Church (PC&C)

 

Bowman, Horace 7-12-1914 baptized at the Pearlington Methodist Episcopal Church (PC&C)

 

Bowman, J. Q., Lakeshore (Ph 48-49)

 

Boyd, Mrs.- Dowling, Mrs., and family, who were in one of Mrs.  Boyd's cottages, left for home on Wednesday. (SCE 9/3/1893)

 

Holmes, Mrs. S., of New Orleans, is a guest of Mrs. Boyd, on Union Street.  (SCE 11-25-1893)

 

  Holmes, Mrs. S., of New Orleans, was the guest of Mrs.

 

  Boyd.  (SCE 1/6/1894)

 

Boyd, Miss Betty - Mrs. Dr. C. M. Shipp and aunt of Mrs. Clara Marx.  Res. 103 Bay View Court.  (SCE Jubilee 1942 3)

 

Boyd, Faery Anna Ritter, 89, Garden of Memory 14 Sep 1971 (CEC)

 

Boyd, Helene Rowena, 58, Garden of Memory 20 Jul. 1979   

 

  (CEC)

 

Boyd, J. B. r Waveland (Ph 55)

 

Boyd, L. T., 210 Nicholson Av. Waveland (Ph 48 thru 50- 55)

 

Boyd, Lambert T., 92, Garden of Memory 01 Oct. 1969 (CEC)

 

Boyd, Lambert T. Jr. r 1002 N Bch (Ph 55)

 

Boyet, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. - Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Boyet of Bogalusa are spending their vacation at their summer home on Main Street.  (Hancock County Eagle 8/7/1958)