February 1854-January 1914
WELL KNOWN ARTIST DIED LAST NIGHT
Mrs. Daniel Moss Had Many Friends, Being Well Versed in Different Lines
Mrs. Daniel Moss Had Many Friends, Being Well Versed in Different Lines
Mrs. Daniel Moss died at the home, 299 north Fifth street, at 12:30 o'clock last night. She has been ailing two years with complications. Mrs. Moss was born in Howard township, Cass county, in February, 1854. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wilson, old residents of Niles, the father being a barber by trade.
The maiden name of the deceased was Miss Lottie Wilson. She had been married three times, first to James Huggard, who died; the second husband was a Mr. Jackson of Bay City. In 1905, having separated from Mr. Jackson, she was united in marriage to Mr. Moss of Niles Township; after residing on the farm six years, removed to Niles to the old Cal Wilson homestead. There are no children, brothers or sisters.
Mrs. Moss was widely known as an artist of great merit. At one time she was employed in such capacity at the National studio in Washington. There she instituted several women's orders for the advancement of society. In Chicago and Indianapolis at different times she gave talks before artists' clubs. While in Chicago she joined the Presbyterian church. She was well versed in many lines and had a large circle of dear friends, all of whom will deplore her loss.
Funeral services will occur from the house at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Elder Meade of South Bend. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Friday, January 16, 1914, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library)
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MRS. DANIEL MOSS PASSED AWAY TODAY
Was an artist of recognized ability. Funeral Sunday.
Was an artist of recognized ability. Funeral Sunday.
Mrs. Lottie Wilson Moss, wife of Daniel Moss, passed away abut 12:20 o'clock this morning at their home at 299 north Fifth street.
Mrs. Moss has been ill for two years with a complication of diseases, but had apparently been improving until about two weeks ago when she became bedridden.
Mrs. Moss was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wilson. She was born in Niles about 60 years ago. She was a well educated woman and was an artist of recognized ability. For a number of years she had a studio in Washington, D.C. and her work was recognized as superior and many of her paintings still hang in the art gallery at Washington.
Her husband is the only surviving near relative.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Elder Mead of South Bend will officiate.
(Source: Niles Daily Sun, Friday, January 16, 1914, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)