Ralph Eggleston
Dec. 14, 1869-July 28, 1919
Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Michigan), Tuesday, July 29,1919, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
INJURIES RESULT IN DEATH OF RALPH EGGLESTON
Well Known Restaurant Proprietor Succumbed Monday Afternoon
Ralph Eggleston succumbed to the injuries he received Sunday evening when he was thrown from his car as he was returning from Barren lake, the accident which resulted fatally occurring near the Fink farm on Yankee street. Mr. Eggleston's death occurred at Clark hospital at Buchanan Monday afternoon about 4 o'clock. The immediate cause of death was hemmorrhages[sic]. Shortly before 4 o'clock word was received by the relatives here that Mr. Eggleston was dying and although his son and his brothers rushed to Buchanan, Mr. Eggleston was dead when they reached the hospital. During the day he had been conscious most of the time and had visited with his son and brothers and given direction concerning his business. It was by shortly before his death that he lapsed into unconsciousness.
Mr. Eggleston was born in Niles, Dec. 14, 1869, in the house at the corner of Ferry and Thirteenth streets which is still the Eggleston family home. For a number of years Mr. Eggleston engaged in the business of a painter, until about 14 years, when he opened a restaurant which he had successfully conducted up to the time of his death, the restaurant being a favorite eating place for many people not only account of the service given, but the genial qualities of Mr. Eggleston who was well-liked. Mr. Eggleston was married in South Bend to Clara Kline of Niles, a sister of Chief of Police Kline of South Bend. One son, Elmer, was born to them, who, with the wife, survives Mr. Eggleston. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Lucinda Eggleston, two brothers, M.J. Eggleston of Chicago and William Eggleston of Niles, and by one grandson. Mrs. William Wolfard, an only sister of the deceased, died about two years ago.
The body was brought to Niles from Buchanan last evengin and taken to the Price undertaking rooms, from which place it was later removed to the home of Mr. Eggleston's son in Elm street, west Niles, where the funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Harold Holt, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Mr. Eggleston was a member of the Moose lodge, Niles camp, M.W.A. and of the Niles Chamber of Commerce.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Michigan), Thursday, July 31, 1919, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Funeral services for Ralph Eggleston were held this morning at 10 o'clock from the home of his son, Elmer Eggleston, 102 Elm street. Rev. Harold Holt officiated. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. The Loyal Order of Moose had charge of final arrangements and its members acted as pallbearers. Many friends of the deceased were present to pay their las respects. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.