. The olive branch of peace and good will to ment anti-war history of the Brethren and Mennonites, the peace people of the South, during the civil war, 1861-1865 . she began her early wedded life,in the old Bowman homestead, situated on the WarmSpring Turnpike, near Harrisonburg, Va. Devotedto the church, and generous to the needy, her usefullife has been marked by deeds of kindness, and lovingservice to those less fortunate than herself. It was herprivilege as well as good pleasure to be among thenumber who ministered to the needs of that faithfulcompany of Brethren and others of like belief


. The olive branch of peace and good will to ment anti-war history of the Brethren and Mennonites, the peace people of the South, during the civil war, 1861-1865 . she began her early wedded life,in the old Bowman homestead, situated on the WarmSpring Turnpike, near Harrisonburg, Va. Devotedto the church, and generous to the needy, her usefullife has been marked by deeds of kindness, and lovingservice to those less fortunate than herself. It was herprivilege as well as good pleasure to be among thenumber who ministered to the needs of that faithfulcompany of Brethren and others of like belief whosuffered bonds and imprisonment for Christs sakeduring the spring of 1862. Once each week, some-times oftener, she would carry baskets of provisionsto the prisoners, she herself cooking their rice allow-ance, and then adding substantial dishes from her ownstore of good things. Sister Bowman recalls withmuch pleasure many of the loving and appreciativewords of Elder John Kline. Rebecca Bowman. Harrisonburg, Va., April p, iqo6. CATHARINE SHOWALTER, OF DAYTON, VA. Catharine Show alter, daughter of Elder JacobMiller, and granddaughter of Elder Benjamin Bow-. Getting the Provisions Ready. Sister Sarah Bowman to the Left; Sister Catharine Sho-walter to the Right; Sister Sallie Cline in the Center.


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