Frank Hamilton
Feb. 17, 1878-March 5, 1919
Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, March 6, 1919, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH FOLLOWS AN OPERATION
Friends of Frank Hamilton Shocked to Learn of His Demise.
The many Niles friends of Frank Hamilton were greatly shocked to learn of his death in Hahnneman hospital in Chicago yesterday where he had submitted to an operation, but was thought to be recovering until yesterday when he suddenly passed away. The sad message was conveyed in a telegram to Mrs. Hamilton's mother, Mrs. Mary Lauterback, last evening.
Mrs. Hamilton is expected in Niles with the body this evening on the 5:30 o'clock train via the Michigan Central. The body will be taken to the home of Mrs. Lauterback. The funeral services will be held on Saturday although complete arrangements have not been made.
Mr. Hamilton was a plumber by occupation and was for a number of years in this business in Niles. He has been for some time been located in Kalamazoo. He was highly esteemed by a host of friends and his death causes much sorrow.
Besides the widow, Mr. Hamilton's mother, Mrs. Mary Hamilton, and one brother, Louis Hamilton, survive him. His mother had been at his home in Kalamazoo for part of the winter. She returned to Niles today.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, March 6, 1919, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH CLAIMS FRANK HAMILTON
Frank Hamilton, aged 40, died yesterday at Hahneman hospital, in Chicago, where he underwent an operation.
Mr. Hamilton was born in Niles in 1878 and has made his home in Kalamazoo for the past year.
Deceased leaves besides the widow, his mother, Mrs. Mary Hamilton of this city and one brother, Louis Hamilton of Freeport, Ill.
Mr. Hamilton was a member of the New Era, Odd Fellows and Masons.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Hamilton's mother, Mrs. M. Lauterback, 610 North Fourth street. Dr. Dunning of the First Presbyterian church of Kalamazoo will officiate. Burial will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Sun, Friday, March 7, 1919, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR F. HAMILTON TOMORROW
Pastor of Kalamazoo Presbyterian Church Will Officiate at Funeral.
The funeral services for Frank Hamilton will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Hamilton's mother, Mrs. Mary Lauterback on North Fourth street. Rev. John Dwight Dunning, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Kalamazoo, will officiate. Burial will be in Silver Brook cemetery.
Mr. Hamilton was born in Niles township, Feb. 17, 1878. He had practically spent his entire life in Niles until a few years ago when he went to Chicago and later to Sioux Falls, Ia., to engage in the plumbing business. He was located at Kalamazoo when he became ill and went to Chicago for an operation. He had rallied nicely from the major operation and had written to his mother that he would be home within a couple of days, after he had submitted to a minor operation. His death came unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Hamilton was accompanied to Niles last evening by her sister, Mrs. Berry, and family of Kensington, Ill. Louis Hamilton of Freeport, Ill., a brother of the deceased, is expected tomorrow for the funeral services.
Mr. Hamilton was a member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows and New Era lodges.
Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 7, 1919, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Funeral services for Frank Hamilton will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Mary Lauterbach, 610 North Fourth street. Rev. Dunning of the First Presbyterian church of Kalamazoo will officiate. Interment will occur in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, March 8, 1919, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Funeral services for Frank Hamilton were conducted this afternoon from the home of Mrs. Mary Lauterback on North Fourth street, by Rev. John Dwight Dunning, pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Kalamazoo. Burial occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. Among those who attended the services from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. William Lauterback of Rankin, Ill.; Louis Hamilton of Freeport, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Berry of Chicago.