Bowdle remembered as noble friend and tireless legislator
Alexander Milton Bowdle is praised as a noble, clear minded legislator and loyal friend who influenced council amendments, worked late into the night, and faced defeat with gentlemanly spirit. He valued public service, endured harsh criticism with quiet dignity, and stood among notable North Dakota figures in a lengthy memorial notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Pettigrew
Frank Washabaugh
B. R. Wagner
A. Sheridan Jones
J. H. Westover
A. B. Smedley
Johnson Nickells
Johr R. Gamble
H. H. Natwick
Bowdle’s Life Tied to Mitchell Civic Growth and Times
A portrait of Mr. Bowdle detailing his lifelong belief in Mitchell and South Dakota prosperity. From 1881 investment to mayoral leadership, he backed waterworks, a new well, and the Security bank, while resisting illegal sales under prohibition. His姿政 stance favored harmony and collective citizen effort to steer the city’s future.
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Mitchell
United Action
A. BE
Hircucock
Bowdle
Pacific States
Security Bank
City of
Thiet
Personal Tribute to A M Bowdle by T E Blanchard
T E Blanchard pays tribute to A M Bowdle noting eleven years of acquaintance and business dealings. Bowdle is praised as public spirited and supportive of Mitchell and South Dakota, aiding Dakota University and its rebuilding after a fire. He is described as a prudent, energetic, and tactful businessman whose generosity aided the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bowdle
Mitchell
South Dakota
Dakota University
T. E. Blanchard
Mr Bowdle’s Business Matters and Posthumous Plans
Bowdle arranged his affairs before leaving for Chicago and his will names his wife Amanda M Bowdle as sole administrator. She was elected president of the Security band replacing him at a recent directors meeting. No interruption to his enterprises is expected as his plans continue.
Portrait Missed as Engravers Delayed Bowdle Print
Readers were promised a Bowdle portrait from a late photograph, but engravers failed to deliver at the last moment, leaving the issue without the expected image.
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Mr. Bowdle
Resolutions of Respect for Alexander M Bowdle
Unanimous special Conclave minutes from 1898 honor Alexander M Bowdle Knight and brother, praising loyalty, charity, and good works. Record to be sent to his family and published in city papers. lodge and family kinship emphasized with shared sorrow and enduring friendship.
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St. Bernard Commandery No. 11
K.T
Alexander Milton Bowdle
Gro. H. Rathman
Jos. T. Morrow
J. H. Babcock
Masonic Lodge Resolution on Brother's Passing and Condolences
The committee records solemn resolutions honoring our deceased Mason. They praise his virtues and steadfast faith, urge emulation of his conduct, and express condolences to his widow and kin. The resolutions become lodge records and are to be published in city papers.
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A. EK. Hitchcook
Gro
Koch
Mitchell Chapter R A M Adopts Resolution on Bowdle Death
At a special convocation on June 12 Mitchell Chapter R A M presented read and adopted resolutions on the death of Companion Alexander M Bowdle who died June 9. The text honors his upright character and service in the order and as a citizen, directs their archives to record the resolutions, and to deliver a copy to his widow for publication in the Mitchell papers.
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Resurgam Lodge
A. F
A. M
Alexander M. Bowdle
Mitchell
Gro. E. Logan
W.m.smith
Com
W. Abbey
Bowdle dies in Chicago and is laid to rest in Mitchell
Alexandria Herald reports Hon. A M Bowdle of Mitchell died in Chicago last week and was buried in Mitchell on Monday afternoon. He was a respected banker and pioneer citizen whose loss is deeply mourned across South Dakota. Numerous local papers recall his enterprise, integrity, and community leadership, noting his roles with Security Bank of Mitchell and state-wide influence. The notice also covers a long list of tributes from Chamberlain, Vernon, Parkston, Armour, Vermillion, Howard, Hurley, Parker and others, and mentions Champeny Bros sales promotions and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertisements found in the same issue.
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Alexandria Herald
A. M. Bowdle
Chicago
Mitchell
South Dakota
Armour Chronicle
A.M. Bowdle
Armour
Vermillion Republican
Mr. Bowdle
Commonwealth
Parker
Dakota
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Bernard Commande
Letcher
The
Security Bank of
Chamberlain Register
Vernon
Parkston
Howard
A. H. Bowdle
State
Hurley Herald
Deering
Ee. B. van Alstine
A. Boysen
0.S
Champeny Bros
Champeny Bros.’s
Mrs. Winslow
Fisher Block
Detroit
Alici
S. H. Ccallin
L. O. Gale
Co. W. Gillis
Mitchell - National - Bank
U.S
Joux
Wilkes
Young Jim
Geo. Wilkes
Ella B
Almont
Topsey Taylors
Viola Medium
Storm King
Norman
Sir Charles
Smith’s Messenger
Nutwood
Ada
Aldine
Natalwood
Grand Sentinal
Sen- G
Tinal
Hambletonian
Industry
Indi
Cator
Golddust
Wt. Morgan
Dai
Barry
Alcalde
Mambrino Chief
Blackburn
Signaldo
Sioux Stock Farm
C. G. Church
Watertown
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