Died May 21, 1897
MRS. CANFIELD DEAD.
Special to the Niles Daily Star,CHICAGO, Ill., May 21
As we go to press the sad news is flashed over the wire that Mrs. Canfield died today. The body will be brought here for interment.
The family formerly resided here.
Particulars later.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 21, 1897, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)
Death of Mary E. Canfield
Mrs. Mary E. Canfield, formerly of this city, well and pleasantly known, died yesterday at her home 127 Dearborn Avenue, Chicago, aged 60 years. She was the mother of Bertha E. and Geo. E. Canfield.
The remains will arrive in NIles at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, and at 2 p.m. short services will be held at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. J.G. Lowrie. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery. Friends are invited.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 22, 1897, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)
also
The remains of Mrs. Mary E. Canfield, who died in Chicago on the 21st inst., arrived here Monday accompanied by her son and daughter Miss Bertha E. and Mrs. R. Brady of Chicago. Her brother of Shiawasee Co., Mich., was present and Mrs. M. Martin of St. Joseph accompanied the remains from the depot to Silver Brook cemetery, where Rev. J.G. Lowrie officiated in a most appropriate manner.
Mrs. Canfield will be remembered by many here as one of the most pleasant ladies of our city. She formerly kept a millinery and dress making store on Main street.
(Source: Niles Mirror, Wednesday, May 26, 1897, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)