Charles Thayer
1855-1917
Toll of the Grim Reaper is Heavy During Last 36 Hours From Ranks of Pioneer Settlers
During the last 36 hours, the Angel of Death beckoned four pioneer residents of Niles to the Great Beyond, and today homes are in mourning in various parts of the city.
Charles Thayer, who was stricken with paralysis 14 years ago, and who had been practically helpless ever since, passed away at 5 o'clock last evening at the home in N. Front street. Mr. Thayer was born in Rochester, N.Y., 62 years ago, and when he was a year old, his parents brought him to Niles and he had since resided in this city and its vicinity. Forty-two years ago, Mr. Thayer was married to Miss Ella Masten, who survives him, as do their two children, Mrs. Bertha Weaver and Harry Thayer, both of this place. Mr. Thayer also leaves one sister, Mrs. Alice Jones, of Independence, Kas., and one brother, George F. Thayer, of Payette, Idaho. During the dreary years that he suffered from his affliction, Mr. Thayer maintained a sunny disposition, and bore up bravely. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him. Fraternally, he was identified with the Knights of the Maccabees. The funeral will take place from the home at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Dr. Lewis, pastor of the M.E. church will officiate. Interment will be made at Silver Brook cemetery.
(Source: Niles Daily Sun, Monday, March 12, 1917, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)