INJURIES ARE FATAL
Perrp[sic] Weaver Succumbed Last Night as Result of Accident
The injury received by Perry Weaver on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 7, when he was kicked by a horse in the Zwergle livery barn where he was employed, proved fatal and the young man passed away last evening at 7:15 o’clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Weaver, 398 Mill street. Death was caused directly from inflammation of the brain.
Although Mr. Weaver’s condition has seemed almost hopeless from the first yet at times he would rally from his delirious condition and encouragement would be offered regarding his recovery.
But the case baffled the skill of the attending physicians.
Mr. Weaver was 32 years of age and was born in Ohio. He has resided in Niles for the past 19 years.
In 1901 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Bertha Coker of this city, who survives him. Besides his widow and parents, one brother, William Weaver of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Walker of South Bend and Mrs. William Young of Coldwater, also survive.
Mr. Weaver has been engaged in various capacities since coming to Niles. For a time he was a member of the city fire department and accordingly the central station is draped in mourning. He was a faithful and conscientious employe and was held in high esteem by his employers and fellowworkmen as well as by a large circle of friends.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from his parents’ home. Rev. C.J. DeCoux will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
(Source: Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, January 16, 1909, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)