William S. Sowder March 14, 1830 - September 20, 1908 OLD SOLDIER SUDDENLY STRICKEN WILLIAM S. SOWDER ANSWERS TAPS William S. Sowder, aged 72 years and a pioneer resident of Lawrence County, died suddenly Sunday afternoon of heart disease at his home in Bartlettsville. Mr. Sowder, who was an old soldier and a well known and respected citizen of the county had, since the death of his wife a few years ago, been living with Mr. And Mrs. John Meadows on the old home place. He had been in failing health for some time, and Sunday afternoon complained of pains in his left arm. Mrs. Meadows rubbed the arm with some liniment and left the house for a few minutes. When she returned later she discovered Mr. Sowder lying lifeless upon the floor of his room. Deceased was the father of former County Commissioner J. M. Sowder, also Curtis and John E. Sowder, Mrs. Peter Hawkins and Mrs. William Chambers, the latter of Oden. All of the named children survive their father, who will be buried under the auspicies of the G.A.R. The funeral will occur from the family residence at Bartlettsville Tuesday afterno! on at 2 o'clock. Submitted by: Joseph E. Hawkins