Moses D. Baker
April 5, 1852 – Nov. 12, 1925
M. D. Baker, 73 passes away
Complication of Diseases takes veteran contractor.
Moses D. Baker, 73, died this afternoon at 1:20 o’clock at his home, 815 Main Street, after three weeks of illness with a complication of diseases. His condition had not been considered alarming until this morning.
The death of Mr. Baker removes a well known citizen of Niles. He brought his family to Niles from a farm near Buchanan about 20 years ago, and had since continued to reside here, making many friends by his excellent qualities. He engaged in business of mason contractor, and several of Niles’ best homes and business buildings were erected by him.
Mr. Baker was born in Koscioski County, Indiana. April 6, 1853. He was married at North Manchester, Ind., in 1875 to Miss Calista A Smith who survives him. Of the six children born to them five survive their father. They are Miss Phena Baker, Mrs. Lillian Walton, Paul Baker, Mrs. Georgia Kinston and Mrs. Lynn Mack, the latter of Three Rivers. Besides the widow and children, eight grandchildren survive; a great-grandchildren and a sister, The latter is Mrs. C.C. Beyer of Kendallville, Ind.
The deceased was a member of the Modern Woodmen of American lodge. He was also a member of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral places will be announced tomorrow.
Miss Phene Baker and Miss Georgianna Kingston, daughter and teacher and student respectively at the Milwaukee State Normal College are expected in Niles this evening. Mrs. Mack is ill and may be unable to come to Niles until the time for the funeral.
Published Niles Daily Star