Albert T. Dial
July 25, 1869-Oct. 9, 1940

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, October 9, 1940, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Albert Dial Dies; Ill One Week; Was Employe of M.C.

Albert Dial, 71, employe of the Michigan Central railroad, died in Pawating hospital this morning after one week's illness.

He was born in Nevada July 25, 1869, and came to Niles from Chicago 18 years ago.

Mr. Dial left no close relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 in the Pifer funeral home.

Louise Even
Oct. 10, 1863*-April 1, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 2, 1934, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Kin of Mrs. Harrah Dies Sunday Night

Mrs. Louise Even, wife of John Even, died at 7:15 o'clock Sunday night at their country residence near Niles.  Surviving besides the husband, who is a brother of Mrs. W.F. Harrah, is a brother, John Swartz, Peoria, Ill.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrah home, 615 East Main street. The body will be laid way in the Silverbrook abbey in Silverbrook cemetery, Niles.

*Date of Death from Michigan Death Certificate.

Revell Fowler
Sept. 6, 1858-April 8, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 9, 1934, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Revell Fowler Dies of Brain Hemorrhage

Having lain down on a couch to rest, Revell Fowler, 75, 746 Hickory street, was found dead by his nieces at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. Apparently in good health, his sudden death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage.

Besides two nieces, Mrs. Lena Morris and Miss Florence Fowler, his is survived by a brother, Archie Fowler, 717 Grant street, several other nieces and nephews.

The body was brought to the Rutherford funeral home where friends may call until the funeral which will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Robert E. Meader, pastor of the methodist Episcopal church, officiating.  Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

The deceased was born in Milford, Del., in 1859 and came to Michigan with his parents in 1860. he lived in the vicinity of Niles practically all of his life and was popularly known as “Doc” Fowler.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 10, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

 FOWLER FUNERAL WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Revell Fowler, who died Sunday morning, will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Rutherford funeral home with the Rev. Robert E. Meader officiating.  Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

 Note: DOB from Death record.

Nancy Harrell (Leach)
March 30, 1844-April 9, 1934

Niles Daily Star, Monday, April 9, 1934, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Nancy Harrell Dies at Age of 90

Mrs. Nancy Harrell, 90, 1630 Cherry street, died at 7 o'clock this morning at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Harry Marks, of arterio-sclerosis. She had lived there for the past nine years.

Surviving besides Mrs. Marks is another grandchild, Kenneth Searles, Marion, Ind.

Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Rutherford funeral home.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 10, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

HARRELL RITES WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Harrell, who died Monday morning, will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Rutherford funeral home with Captain Pearl Tanner of the Salvation Army in charge.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Note:  DOB, maiden name from Michigan Death Certificate

Harry R. Jones
Sept. 8, 1865-Sept. 9, 1940

Niles Daily Star, Monday, September 9, 1940, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

HARRY R. JONES, 75, ILL 16 YEARS, DIES

Harry R. Jones, 704 Cass street, died this morning at 8:45 in the Berrien county hospital after an illness of 16 years.

Mr. Jones, a furniture finisher, was born Sept. 8, 1865, in Buchanan. He was married Sept. 29, 1889 in Niles to Anna Foster who survives, with a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Jeffries and a son, Henry Jones, both of Niles.

Other survivors include a brother, Frank Jones, Niles; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Collins and Mrs. Eva Dorsey, both of New York, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the family home Tuesday night. The funeral service will be at the Price and Kiger funeral home with burial in Silverbrook cemetery.  Other arrangements are incomplete.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, September 10, 1940, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Jones Rites are Set for 3 Wednesday

The Rev. Harry Barnette will officiate Wednesday afternoon at 3 at services for Harry R. Jones whose death Monday ended an illness of 16 years. Services will be held in the Price and Kiger chapel.

Friends of the family may call at the family home, 704  Cass street, until Wednesday noon. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery

James Madison Jones
Feb. 11, 1836-Feb. 23,1913

Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 24, 1913, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

SUDDEN DEATH OF J.M. JONES

Was visiting with a neighbor when he suddenly fell upon the couch dead

HE HAD NOT BEEN SICK

And appeared in excellent health. Was pioneer of this section.

Death came to James M. Jones, 1211 north Front street, without warning last evening about 5:40 o'clock and thus a pioneer and highly respected citizen is removed from this community.

During the latter part of the afternoon Mrs. Jones read favorite hymns of Mr. Jones aloud as has often been the manner of spending their Sunday afternoons. Toward evening Mr. Jones swept the snow from the walk in front of the house and returning he was about to tend the fire, when he dropped dead.

Mrs. Jones summoned a physician but Mr. Jones had expired almost immediately and was past human help.

Thos. Roach, a neighbor with whom Mr. Jones had spent many pleasant days during the summer fishing and hunting, for Mr. Jones was a skilled marksman, was talking with his friend when he was stricken with the fatal attack of heart disease.

James Madison Jones was born in Strawsburg, Va., Feb. 11, 1836 and was therefore aged 77 years and 12 days at the time of his death.  He came to Niles with his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Jones when a mere boy and has always since resided near or in Niles.

He enjoyed an extensive acquaintance throughout Berrien and Cass counties, having at one time resided near Sumnerville, and he was held in high esteem.  He came to Niles to reside two years ago.

Besides the widow, he is survived by nine children and grandchildren.  The children are Mrs. Wm. Fluke, Niles; Mrs. E.W. Moore, Salt lake City; Fred and Frank, residing near Dowagiac; Mrs. E.S. Hoover, Niles; Louis, Mobile, Ala.; Miss Alice E. Salt Lake City, Harvey residing near Niles and Carl Jones, of Niles. The following are brothers and sisters of the deceased: A.S. And John of Eureka, Nev.; Mrs. Eli Rodgers, Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Wm. Vanderbeck, Kirkwood, Ind.; Mrs. Eliza McCoy, Carson City, Mich., and M.W. Jones, residing near Barren Lake.

Mrs. Moore and Miss Jones will arrive in Niles on Wednesday.

The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Jones has been a member of the Methodist church for many years.

The deceased was a member of the Woodmen of the World and carried a $1,000 insurance in that order.