Walter E. Bowyer. Among the citizens of Troy who have brought themselves to the forefront through individual ability and foresightedness is Walter E. Bowyer. Mr. Bowyer is a native of Warren county, Ohio, where he received his education in the public schools of Foster and his home training under the guidance of Stephen S. and Margaret (Hoff) Bowyer, parents who instructed their son along the lines of industry and honesty. Like many others who have made their marks in the business and financial world, Mr. Bowyer entered upon his career as a school-teacher, but the educational profession did not hold him long, for when he was still a youth he was found identified with Joseph Myer & Son, a tobacco concern of New York City. His talents developing along the avenue of financial efficiency, in 1894 Mr. Bowyer care to Troy, as bookkeeper of the Troy National Bank. He was subsequently advanced to the position of cashier, and his sound views, natural ability in banking lines, and progressive, albeit conservative, tactics brought him to the presidency. Under his regime the institution has come to a foremost place among Miami county institutions, and the bank shares with Mr. Bowyer the confidence of the public. Mr. Bowyer has various other interests and is a member of the board of directors of the Hobart Manufacturing Company. Civic interests have claimed Mr. Bowyer's attention as they have of every good citizen in an enterprising community, and his name will always be found backing any enterprise that makes for betterment and advancement. He belongs to the Troy and Country clubs, in which he has numerous sincere friends, and is a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Coleman Commandery, Knight Templars, belonging also the Mystic Shrine. His membership in the First Presbyterian Church takes practical form, and his services as treasurer thereof are appreciated. Mrs. Bowyer was formerly Miss Charlotte Thompson, and is a daughter of Dr. W. R. Thompson, of Troy. Her brother, Wilbur S. Thompson, was connected with the United States Aviation Corps during the great World war. Mr. and Mrs. Bowyer have one daughter: Laura, who is a student at Smith College, Northampton, Mass.