ITEM - MAHASKA LEADER - 14 AUG 1908 - F. W. Lowe sold 120 acres of the place known as the Mitchell farm, 2 1/2 miles west of town to H. L. Dovel on Sat. Consideration $8,000.00.

ITEM - MAHASKA LEADER - 05 MAR 1909 - Fred Lowe sold his home place which adjoins town on the south, to S.M. Edwards last week and is moving to his farm west of town, where he will remain this summer. He expects to move back to town this fall. Mr. Edwards will occupy his new home at once.

ITEM - MAHASKA LEADER - 14 APR 1911 - We are glad to say that Mr. F.W. Lowe who has been dangerously sick with blood poisoning, is better, with chances favorable for recovery.

ITEM - MAHASKA LEADER - 09 MAY 1913 - S.M. Edwards and R.W. Lowe were business visitors in Belleville Tuesday. Fred drove home a 5 passenger Buick car.

OBITUARY - MAHASKA LEADER - NOVEMBER 1951
Fred Will Lowe, son of James and Amanda Lowe was born in Chicago, IL June 24, 1873, and passed away at his home in Mahaska, KS at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 9 days, November 2, 1951.

At the age of 11 he moved with his parents to Virginia, Gage Co., NE. In 1897 they moved to a farm 2 miles east of Mahaska. On November 27, 1901 he was married to Ida May Edwards. To this union 5 sons were born. After his marriage he moved to a farm west of Mahaska. During the next few years he was engaged in farming. He also managed the Mahaska Grain elevator, and later became the owner. From 1920 to 1922 he was associated with his brother, Wallace, in the grain business in Wichita, KS.

After returning to the farm west of Mahaska, in connection with his farming operations, he managed the Narka elevator for 7 years. He continued to live on the farm until 1940 when he and his wife moved to Mahaska where he lived until his death.

He lived a colorful and active life in the communities of Narka and Mahaska where he acted as a leader in many capacities. He served on the Narka high school board. He also served from 1928 to 1932 as county commissioner of Republic County.

In 1934 he helped organize the productive Credit Association in Concordia and served as member of the board of directors. He and his father when they moved from Gage County brought the first herd of black angus cattle to the Mahaska community.

When a young man he became a member of the Methodist Church of Mahaska where he served as a trustee. When the churches merged he became a member of the Presbyterian church. He served his community and church faith fully until ill health for the last 16 years caused him to be inactive. Through his many years of active public life he made many friends. He was known for his business ability, honesty and generousity. His grandchildren were a source of great pleasure to him. Four brothers preceded him in death. Charles, who died in childhood and Arthur of Manaska and Wallace, of Horton.

He is survived by his devoted wife and five sons, Ralph of Willows, CA; Chester of Mahaska; Paul of Horton; Leslie of Fairbury and Wesley of Mahaska. 5 daughters-in-law; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. JL Short of Flagler, CO; one brother, Ross of Denver, CO; and a host of friends. Services were held from the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Harry Hirsch officiating. Intermitment in the Mahaska cemetery.


ARTICLE - MAHASKA NEWSPAPER - 26 JAN 1974 PHOTO
May Lowe of Mahaska celebrated her 91st birthday last week by flying to Decatur, Illinois with her son, Wes Lowe of rural Mahaska. They were going to visit Lowe's daughter, Elaine Hostetler, who was also celebrating her 27th birthday. Mrs. Lowe said that she thoroughly enjoys the plane rides and traveling across the country with her son. She also received a congratulations card from President Richard Nixon.


OBITUARY - THE BELLEVILLE TELESCOPE, BELLEVILLE, KS - 21 APR 1978
Ida May Lowe, daughter of Squire Madison and Nancy Ann Edwards was born January 27, 1882 at Pleasant Hill, Missouri and died at Belleville, April 21, 1978, at the age of 96 years, two months and 24 days.

November 27, 1901 she married Fred Will Lowe, at Mahaska, Kansas. Five sons were born to this union.

She was a member of the United Presbyterian church of Mahaska, the Narka capter of the Eastern Star, the Mahaska Garden club, the United Presbyterian Women and the Leona Circle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sons and four sisters. She is survived by three sons, James Chester, Hemet, California; Fred Wesley and Forrest Leslie, Mahaska; by nine grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Funeral Service was held on April 25, 2:30 pm at the United Presbyterian Church, Mahaska. The Rev. Tom Ballard officiated.
Obituary - Belleville Telescope
Obituary - Fairbury Journal

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