Holtz, William N.

William N. Holtz
Dec. 13, 1851-June 2, 1919

Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 2, 1919, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library


    William N. Holtz, 710 Emmons street, died this afternoon at 2 o'clock following an illness of several weeks.  A more extended notice will be given tomorrow.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 3, 1919, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    William N. Holtz, a well known and highly esteemed resident of this city, died yesterday at his home, 710 Emmons street after being confined to his bed since April with anemia.
    Deceased was born in Canton, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1851.
    Besides his wife he is survived by three children, Harry Holtz of Dowagiac; Mrs. Andy Forger, South Bend and George, at home, and one sister, Mrs. Sperenze Ferguson, of Lowell, Ind.  Mrs Gusta Pollock, a daughter, passed away at Seattle, Wash., Saturday, May 31.
    Mr. Holtz worked at the French paper mills up to February of this year, when he met with a minor accident. He was a member of the Loyal American lodge, No. 1003
    Mr. Holtz worked at the French pa-habits, industrious and home loving. [repetition/omission in original]
    Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the home at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. E.G. Lewis of the M.E. church, of which Mr. Holtz was a devoted member will officiate. Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, June 3, 1919, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library


    William N. Holtz died at his home, 710 Emmons street, west Niles, Monday afternoon about 2 o'clock. His death followed an illness with anemia which had caused him to be bedridden since April 15.
    Mr. Holtz was born in Stark county, Ohio, near Canton, in December, 1851. He had resided in Niles for about five years, during which time he had been continuously employed at the French Paper mills until he became ill.
    Mr. Holtz is survived by a widow, three children--Harry Holtz of Dowagiac, Mrs. Andy Troger, South Bend, and George Holtz, who is at home, and by one sister, Mrs. Sprenca Ferguson of Lowell, Ind.  A daughter of the deceased died at Seattle, Wash., as the result of an operation last Saturday.
    The deceased was a member of the Methodist church. He was also a member of Loyal American lodge, No. 1003.
    The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence.  Dr. E.G. Lewis will officiate.  Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.