Abt. 1809-February 14, 1888
Niles Republican, Thursday, February 16, 1888, page 5, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Caroline Merriam Mather, widow of the late Daniel Mather, died at the residence of her daugther, Mrs. Wm. F. Hunt, in Chicago, on Tuesday last, in her 79th year. Mrs. Mather was one of the oldest residents of Niles, and was well known to the old-timers here. Her remains were brought to his city on the 12:15 train to-day and deposited in the vault at Silver Brook Cemetery to await burial.
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Niles Democrat, Saturday, February 18, 1888, page 5,col. 2, microfilm Niles District LibraryMrs. Caroline Mather, for many years a resident of this city, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. W.H. Hunt, in Chicago on Tuesday. The remains were brought here for burial.
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Niles Mirror, Wednesday, February 22, 1888, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
There are two funerals today, that of John King, and Mrs. D. Mather, both of whom died in Chicago. . .
Rev. Mr. Knappen preached the funeral services of Mrs. Mather, yesterday. The display of flowers was an elobrated[sic] one, and the attendance was large.