Alfred E. Earl
May 21, 1857-December 18, 1927
The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, December 19, 1927, page 1 column 5
ALFRED EARL STRICKEN BY HEART AFFLICTION
Passes Away at N. Fifth St. Home on Sunday Evening
Alfred Earl, 70, died suddenly last evening about 10:30 at his home, 17 N. Fifth street. His death is attributed to heart disease. Mr. Earl had appeared to be in his usual health on Sunday, and his death came as a shock to his many friends. Mr. Earl was one of Niles oldest and best known residents. Alfred Earl, son of Rufus and Lucinda Earl, was born on a farm . . .[illegible] . . .moved to the old family home on Broadway. He had two brothers, Benjamin, who died in 1835, and Oliver who died only a few years ago. He also had one sister, Caroline, who died in 1844. Mr. Earl was married on Aug. 21 1893 to Miss Mary Waldley, of Marshall, Mich., who survives him.
Mr. Earl was a member of the Knights of Pythias Niles Lodge, No. 1322, B.P.O.E., and was a Knight Templar, of the Masonic order. He was of a genial disposition, a kind and accomodating neighbor and made many friends during his residence in Niles.
Funeral services for Mr. Earl will be held on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence. Rev. O.R. Grattan, of the First Methodist church will officiate. Burial will take place in Silverbrook cemetery and committal services will be in charge of the Masonic and Elk lodges.
The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, December 22, 1927, page 4 column 1
News in Brief: HERE FOR FUNERAL
Among those from out of the city who attended the funeral services are Wednesday afternoon for Alfred Earl were Miss Katherine Waldely and Frank Waldely, of Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waldely, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Waldely, Georeg Brown, and Mrs. William Smith, of Battle Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Waldely and son, Louis, of Lansing, and Charles Chandler and daughter, Edith, of Springfield, Ill. Miss Katherine Waldely who is a sister of Mrs. Earl will remain here until after the holidays.