Louis Augustine
May 9, 1837-Sept. 17, 1924
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, September 17, 1924, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH CLAIMS L. AUGUSTINE
UNTIL HE RETIRED THREE YEARS AGO WAS OLDEST BARBER IN COUNTRY
Death claimed one of Niles oldest citizens this morning at 2 o'clock when Louis Augustine, 87, passed away at his home, 402 Grant street. For the last two months he had been suffering from the infirmities attendant upon advanced years, but for six weeks he had been confined to his bed. Until the last illness, Mr. Augustine afforded a remarkable example of physical and mental vigor for one if[sic] his age.
Mr. Augustine was born in Germany, May 9, 1837. He came to the United States when a youth of 14 years. A few years after the Civil war he came to Niles from Chicago, and had since resided here continuously. Early in his youth he learned the trade of a barber, and upon coming to Niles opened a shop, and until three years ago had continued in that business. He was for several years preceding his retirement, the oldest active barber in the United States. He made many friends during his long residence in Niles, and was highly esteemed as a citizen.
Mr. Augustine is survived by a widow, Mrs. Caroline Augustine, and by two sons, Lewis E. and Edwin V. Augustine, both of Niles.
Fraternally Mr. Augustine was identified with the Maccabees and with the German Workingmen's Benevolent society.
The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, September 18, 1924, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for Lewis Augustine at the home, 402 Grant street. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.