W. W. Hovey

Creator

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Identifier

20032768

Description

Mr. W. W. Hovey came to Fort Worth, Texas, fifty years ago on the first Rock Island Railway train operated into the city. He was the first freight house and baggage manager for the Rock Island here. Mr. Hovey, 92, died Saturday, January 22, 1944 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Don A. Cowan Senior (Sr.). He was a native of New York, New York. A copy of his half-bust portrait photograph is pictured here. He is shown in a three-piece suit, a tie and eyeglasses. Reverend (Rev.) James F. Hardie will conduct funeral services Monday morning at Broadway Presbyterian Church. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, January 24, 1944.

Archival Date

1944-01-23

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-320

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White;Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Death; Funeral rites & ceremonies; Railroads; Neckties; Railroad freight cars; Luggage; Churches