Died January 31, 1892
James J. Marrs died yesterday at 10 at the home of his son-in-law, Geo S. Power, on Lincoln avenue, of the grip and old age, after an illness of five days. He leaves three daughters and two sons, Mrs. G.S. Power, Olie[sic] Marrs, city; Mrs. Anna Crawford, Berrien Springs, Eddie Marrs, city; and Archibald Marrs, living in Indiana. The deceased was 69 years old. Funeral services tomorrow at 10 o'clock from the residence. Mr. Marrs has been employed for the past four years by William Stone as shoemaker, and has a large circle of acquaintances who will regret to learn of his death. (Source: Niles Daily Sun, Monday, February 1, 1892, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library)
ALSO:
JAMES J. MARRS
Associated with Wm. Stone, the shoe maker, for the past four years, died at his home in West Niles, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, with the grip. He was taken ill at Mr. Stone's shoe shop one week ago today.. His age was 69 years. He leaves three daughters and two sons. Funeral tomorrow morning at 10 from residence. The deceased was a cousin of Thomas and Parker Mars, well known in this county. Years ago he and Henry Camp and Geo. Alward were old associates, the two former dying previous, and all will be buried side by side. The wife of Mr. Mars died about a year ago. (Source: Niles Daily Star, Monday, February 1, 1892, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)