Henry B. Miller
1830-Nov. 18, 1914
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 18, 1914, page 1, microfilm Niles District Library
HENRY B. MILLER
DIED AT 2 P.M.
Member of the Old Niles Band--
Sang in the German Church
Choir for Years.
Henry B. Miller, 193 south State street, West Niles, aged 85 years, died at 2 o'clock this afternoon, from a complication of diseases, of which he had been ailing for the past five years, and hastened by a fall in his weakness last Friday, when he broke his left arm.
Born in Germany, deceased came to Niles 65 years ago and has ever since resided in this city. A cooper by trade he worked at first at the old-time Lacey cooper shop many years, but in his decline he was obliged to give up his labors.
Mr. Miller was a member of St. John's church and sang in the choir during almost a lifetime. A member of the old Niles band, he played both the piccaolo and flute and was considered a wonderful player.
Mr. Miller had many friends, especially among the older class of citizens. He leaves besides the wife, three sons, John and Fred of Niles, and Roy of New Jersey; also, one daughter, Mrs. Edward Flynn of Howard township. Funeral announcement later.