Davis, Orzella

Orzella Davis
June 17, 1908-Nov. 20, 1918

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 20, 1918, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library


    Arzella[sic], the 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Davis, died of pneumonia about 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother and a sister.  Funeral announcement hereafter.
Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, November 21, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Death has laid its hand heavily upon the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose, the death of their little daughter, Orzel, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock being the fourth death in their family within four weeks, the deaths of their son's wife, Mrs. Harold Davis, and her two children, and their daughter, having occurred within that period.
    Orzel's death followed four weeks of illness from influenza and complications, pneumonia being the immediate cause of death--the devoted care of her parents, the skill of physicians and a trained nurse being vain in the effort to save her life.  The little sufferer bore her illness with patience and cheerfulness remarkable for a child. Orzel was born in Niles, June 17, 1908. During the few years she had attended school she had made marked progress in her studies and was in the fifth grade at the central school when she became ill.  Of a happy and lovable disposition the child readily made friends with old and young, and many mourn with the family in the crushing sorrow which has come to them.  Besides the parents, Orzel is survived by her brother Harold of Niles, and one sister, Mrs. Jack Koons, of Buchanan.
    The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Lyons will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 21, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Sorrow was brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Davis, 1212 Phoenix street, yesterday afternoon when Orzell, aged ten years, died at 3 o'clock after several weeks' illness with influenza and pneumonia.
    Orzell was born June 17, 1908. She was a student at the Central school and was popular with her schoolmates. Besides her parents, deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jack Coons of Buchanan and one brother, Harold Davis of this city.
    Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. A.W. Lyons will officiate. Burial at Silver Brook cemetery.
    Mr. and Mrs. Davis have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in this city.
Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 23, 1918, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library


    Funeral services for Orzel Davis were conducted this afternoon by Rev. W.H. Lyons from the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ambroze[sic] Davis. The casket was borne by four neighbors--Fred Schrouder, Ray and Lyle Bowerman and Harold Parks. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. The casket was covered with beautiful floral tributes from the schoolmates of the little girl and friends of the family.
    Among those from out of the city who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Faultine Miller of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl McClellan of South Bend.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 23, 1918, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for the late Orzell Davis were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Davis, 1212 Phoenix street,  Rev. A.W. Lyons officiated. Interment took place in Silver Brook cemetery.