Memorial for Mrs. Bessie Hull McCown
Submitted by Suzanne Bennett
Thanks, Suzanne!

On Monday, October 27^th, 1913, God in His all wise Providence, saw fit to take from our midst our beloved president, Mrs. Bessie Hull McCown.

      “We cannot say, we will not say
        That she is dead, she is just away,
        With a radiant smile, and a wave of the hand
        She has entered into that unknown land;
        And left us wondering how very fair
        That land must be since she lingers there”

While we do not question the wisdom of Him who makes no mistakes, and know that our loss is her eternal gain, our hearts ore overwhelmed with sorrow, and we, the ladies of the Merriwether [sic] Div. No. 321 of G. I. A., desire to put on record our love and appreciation for her, whose enthusiastic interest has been a beautiful example for us to follow.We as a Society, therefore, resolve:-

        FIRST – That while we deplore the loss of our beloved Sister, we bow in humble submission to God’s will, knowing that “He doeth all things well”, and thank Him for her life and the work He permitted her to do among us.

        SECOND – That we hold in remembrance her example and will endeavor to continue the work she so much loved, in such a manner as would meet her approval.

        THIRD – That we tender to the sorrowing family our heartfelt sympathy, and commend them to the Father of all mercies, Who alone can comfort their hearts,

        FOURTH – That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the record of our Society, a copy be sent to the sorrowing family, and a copy to the Manchester Mercury.

                                                Mrs. Paul Dodson
                                                Mrs. Hugh Orr
                                                Mrs. S. B. Stinson
                                                Committee