SurnameFirst NameObituary
BowellMary (Etherington)Bowell, Mary (Etherington) - Mrs. M.E. Bowell, wife of James E. Bowell, died last evening at 6:30 o'clock, after years of illness and recent severe suffering, having been confined to her bed for some time past. Mrs. Bowell was born in Galena Township, Jan 9, 1848, and was a daughter of Richard and Lucy Etherington. She attended the common schools of the township in which she was born, afterwards teaching school two terms in the same township. She was a member of Prof. Phelon's private school, this city, and completed her education at New Carlisle academy. For many years, on account of her father's physical infirmities, she took almost complete charge of his extensive business, developing qualifications in this direction that stamped her as one of the most competent business women in the county.

Mrs. Bowell was married to her bereaved husband, April 4, 1895, the marriage taking place at her home, Rev. E.B. Widger, at that time pastor of the Christian church, this city, officiating. She was a member of the Christian church, was a member of the Woman's Literary society, was at one time vice president of the Orphans home, and was also at one time a member of the Saturday Night club this city. Mrs. Bowell resided in town several years, living at first on Indiana Avenue and afterwards corner of Osborn Street and Michigan Avenue. She was an extensive property owner, being one of the wealthiest ladies in the county. Deceased was thoroughly devoted to her husband and his three children, and was a good woman in every sense of the word. The funeral will take place Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. E.B. Widger, Grand Rapids, will officiate. Interment in the Bowell family cemetery, east of Rolling Prairie. A. Cutler is funeral director.

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