Power, E.H.

    Edmund H. Power passed away this morning at 2 o'clock at his home, 138 St. Joseph avenue, after about 10  months' illness from a complication of lung and heart diseases.  However, it was only during the past few months that he was compelled to retire from active business interests. He has since gradually failed until released from his sufferings by death.
    Mr. Power was born in Tonowanda, N.Y., Feb. 25, 1843. While yet a young man he enlisted in the United States Navy at New York and actively served his country during the Civil War in this capacity. Retiring from the navy he came to Niles to engage in the plumbing business with his uncle, the late John Kinsley[sic Kingsley], and later went into business for himself and since hd[sic] engaged in this pursuit until his impaired health compelled to retire.  During these years his sons had also associated themselves with him in this business.  Mr. Power has resided in Niles for about 45 years.
    The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Mary Park of this city in March, 1867. The union was blessed with five children, four of whom are left to mourn with the widow in their great loss.  The children are Robert, Paris, Ill.; Edmund H. of Shadron, Neb.; Horace G. of Niles, and Mrs. James Smith of South Bend.  Another son, Ralph, met a tragic death on the railroad several years ago.
    Mr. Power's demise has caused a profound sorrow among the large circle of friends and business associates, whose confidence and high esteem he has enjoyed during his many years of residence here. He was an upright citizen and his sterling traits of character were manifested impartially in his dealings with all with whom he came in contact.  In his demise the family are thus bereft of a most unselfish and devoted husband and father.
    The funeral will be held from the late residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock under the auspices of St. Joseph Valley Lodge, F.&A.M. of which the deceased had been a member over 40 years.  Rev. W.R. Yonker of the Presbyterian church with which he was identified will be the officiating minister.
    Mr. Power was also a member of Union Camp, W.O.W., in which order he had been clerk for the past 10 years.
(Source: Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, January 16, 1909, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)