Wm. Morris died from Exposure. Body found in Railroad Culvert---Jury Impaneled---Funeral Private.
William Morris, more familiarly known to his friends and associates about town as “Peeny” was found dead March 20, 1913, in a railroad culvert under the Michigan Central tracks south of Lincoln Avenue crossing late this morning.
The body was rigid and it was quite evident he had been dead several hours. Two strangers made the discovery and summoned Chief Francis to the scene.
Coroner Skalla impaneled a jury which rendered a verdict that Mr. Morris died from exposure.
Mr. Morris was born in this city 59 years ago. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Morris, wealthy and pioneer residents of Niles. Deceased is survived by a sister and brother, Mrs. Adelaid King and Frank Morris, both of this city. The funeral will be private from the home of Mrs. King, 499 South fifth Street, Saturday afternoon. Interment at silver Brook Cemetery.