October 3, 1862-March 25, 1925
DEATH CALLS MRS. SCHMIDT
WIFE OF FORMER NILES MERCHANT DIED THIS MORNING
WIFE OF FORMER NILES MERCHANT DIED THIS MORNING
Sadness was brought to many in Niles today by announcement of the death this morning at 10 :45 o'clock of Mrs. Carrie B. Schmidt, wife of F.C. Schmidt, at her home, 298 Broadway. Mrs. Schmidt had been in ill health from heart disease and diabetes for a number of months, but her condition had not been serious only within the last 10 days, although hope for her recovery was entertained until last evening.
Mrs. Schmidt was born in Hillsdale, Mich., on October 3, 1862, and was a daughter of Edwin B. and Elmira Brooks Ives. Her family moved to Niles a few years later, and Mr. Ives for many years or until his death engaged in the photograph business here. Mrs. Schmidt was married in Niles to Frederick B. [sic] Schmidt who until his retirement a few years ago engaged in the retail meat business.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Schmidt is survived by the following children: Dr. Harry B. Schmidt, Detroit; Karl B. Schmidt, Niles; Mrs. Bion R. East, Detroit; Mrs. Donald A. Noble, Detroit, Mrs. George I. Vetter, Niles, and Miss Carribel Schmidt, Niles.
For more than 25 years the Schmidt family home has been at Third street and Broadway, and the graciousness and hospitality of Mrs. Schmidt will long be remembered. She was of a kindly and charitable disposition, and much beloved by old and young alike.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, and will be private. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
The family requests that flowers be omitted.
(Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 25, 1925, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)