Hull, Lindley M., compiler and editor.  "A History of Central Washington,
Including the Famous Wenatchee, Entiat, Chelan and the Columbia Valleys."
Spokane: Press of Shaw & Borden Co., 1929.  p. 369.
 
ELMER E. STOWELL

     deceased. Mr. Stowell, a highly esteemed pioneer citizen, was a native of
Minnesota. In 1881 when he was twenty years of age, he removed to Gaston,
Oregon. Two years later he was on his way to Kittitas Valley, walking to that
place from Seattle. This was three years before the building of a railroad
through that country. Mr. Stowell had mastered the blacksmith's trade in
Minnesota, and he now established himself in this business near Ellensburg. In
1886 he located on the townsite of Waterville and had the distinction of
erecting the first building within the precincts of that well-known town. He
continued to live in Waterville many years, and during this residence he became
thoroughly identified with the community, and was a constructive force in its
upbuilding. He served several terms on the city council of Waterville, a trust
that was discharged with ability and with a conscientious regard for the welfare
of the city. In 1887 he was married to Miss Mary M. Brice, of Oregon. Five
children were born to this marriage: Ellsworth, Harry F., Gladys C., Irene and
Beryl. In 1900 the Stowell family located at Cashmere, where Mr. Stowell engaged
in the mercantile business, carried on blacksmithing, and bought an orchard
tract.
     For a short time Mr. Stowell served as deputy sheriff during the
administration of that office by Bert McManus. He died December 25, 1925, at 64
years of age.

     
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above.