Harvey Carpenter
Aug. 28, 1898-July 28, 1920
Harvey Carpenter, age 21 years, died today at 12:30 O’clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Carpenter in Vernon Heights. The young man had been afflicted with tuberculosis for about three years. When last employed he was at the R. M. East laundry. He was born in Howard Township, Cass County, but had practically spent his entire life in Niles, having come here when he was but two years old. He was well known in Niles and many friends had hoped he would be able on combat with illness that cause his untimely death.
Besides his parents, Mr. Carpenter is survived by a brother, Carl, and two sisters, Mrs. Alma Shook and Mrs. Louise Moneysmith of Niles.
The funeral arrangements have not been complete.
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