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Original Pullman Porter Dies at 96, Eugene Bowser Services In Chicago November 26

Posted by Mark S. Allen on November 25, 2011 at 3:30pm

Subject: Eugene Bowser Original Pullman Porter Dies

Original Pullman Porter and Last Living Porter in Chicago Dies

Eugene Bowser, 96 years old, born on January 4, 1915, died November 17, 2011.

Eugene Bowser was an original Pullman Porter. In 2008, Bowser was featured in

Jet, Ebony, Defender and other news media as the only living

Pullman Porter in the Chicago-land Area.

A Celebration of his life will be held at his church of over 50 years

Metropolitan Apostolic Community Church, 4100 South King

NEW RELEASE: “Henry Grimes Solo,” a phenomenal double-CD - 2&1/2 hrs of continuous improvisation!

Posted by SendMeYourNews on January 10, 2009 at 10:00am

Illustration by Henry Grimes GRIMES TIMES!! GRIMES TIMES!! January, ‘O9 “... one wonders / if snow / isn’t a wing’s long memory / across winter.” ( Steve Crow, “Revival”) Monday, January 19th: Release date for “Henry Grimes Solo,” the phenomenal double-CD set on the ILK Music label, www.ilkmusic.com, with Henry playing acoustic bass and violin for more than 2&1/2 hours of continuous improvisation! Please see Henry’s “Purchase CD’s and Books” page for more information (henrygrimes.com/CDs-bo

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