Mr. Bowe obtained his education in the public schools of Guttenberg, Hudson County whither the family removed when he was a boy. For a number of years he has been actively and successfully engaged in business as a builder, residing on the heights of the Town of Weehawken.

He has also taken an active part in public affairs, and in the discharge of various official duties has displayed marked ability, sound judgment, and unquestioned integrity. He was a member of the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders one year, has served as Foreman of Clifton Hose Company of Weehawken, and is a member of the Royal Arcanum, of the Union Hill Schuetzen Corps, and of other social and political organizations. In every capacity he has gained the confidence and respect of the entire community. He is progressive, public spirited, and thoroughly in- terested in the advancement of his town and county, and in many instances has exerted a wholesome influence in furthering the general welfare.