James Elmer Carpenter
Feb. 22, 1868-March 9, 1952
Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 10, 1952, Page 2. col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
James Elmer Carpenter, of rural route six, died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday in the Grand Rapids home of a son, Orsie Carpenter, where he had been visiting.
Also surviving are a son, Milford, of Niles; about 25 grandchildren, and one-half-brother, Alvie Carpenter, of Niles. He was born on Feb. 22, 1868, in Howard township, Cass county, and had lived all his lifelife in this community.
Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m Tuesday by the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe, Presbyterian pastor. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.