Bothwell, Lee Cornwell

Lee Cornwell Bothwell
Sept. 1, 1890-November 2, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, November 4, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library


    Lee Cornwell Bothwell, aged 28 years, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 1211 Phoenix street, after two weeks' illness from influenza.
    Mr. Bothwell was born in Indiana Sept. 1, 1890. About a year and a half ago he moved to Niles and took a position at the Kawneer as a machinist and was highly regarded as an employe and among his associates.
    The deceased is survived by his wife, whose maiden name ws Adaline Longenecker, by four little children--Lucille, aged 6 years; Leota, aged 4 years; Kenneth, aged 3 years, and Fern, 8 months old--by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bothwell of Three Rivers and by the following brothers and sisters: Harry, Frank, Prentis, Mrs. Dan Langton and Miss Annette Bothwell, all of Three Rivers.
    The parents and the brothers and sistsers of the deceaed, also Mrs. Bothwell's father, Charles Longenecker, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Longenecker, Carl Longenecker, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Gilder and Miss Mabel Longenecker, all of Three Rivers, brothers and sisters of Mrs. Bothwell, were in attendance upon the funeral services which were held this afternoon from the residence.  Rev. E.G. Lewis, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating.  Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.
    Much sympathy for the bereaved family is felt by the large circle of friends the family has made since coming to Niles.
    Lucille and Leota, the older children of the family are both ill with influenza.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 4, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Lee A.[sic] Bothwell, aged 28 years, died saturday night at his home, Phoenix street, after a two weeks illness of Bright's disease.
    Mr. Bothwell was born in Three Rivers, Sept. 1, 1890.
    Besides his wife and four small children he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bothwell of Three Rivers.
    The young man had been employed at the Kawneer and was popular with his fellow workmen.
    Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence, Dr. E.G. Lewis officiating. Burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery.