Margaret Ballard (Corkhill)
Sept. 6, 1872-Sept. 28, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Monday, September 30, 1935, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL TUESDAY FOR MRS. BALLARD

Rites for Niles Woman to Be Held at Ralph Ballard Apple Farm

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ballard, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Forrest McCollum in Ferndale, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Ralph Ballard home on the Chicago road.

Mrs. Ballard who was planning to return to her home here at 122 South Third street, was stricken with paralysis about a week ago. She had spent the summer at her daughter's home.

Mrs. Ballard was born in Galva, Ill., Sept. 6, 1872. As a child of 10 years, she went with her parents to Colorado, where the family lived in several pioneer towns. Her maiden name was Margaret Corkhill.  She was married in 1890 at  Montrose, Colo., to Fred Ballard, who died about two years ago.

After her marriage, Mrs. Ballard moved to Berwyn, Ill , where most of her married life was spent. She came to Niles in 1932.

Three daughters survive: Mrs. McCollum, of Ferndale; Mrs. John Grosenberg and Mrs. Robert Barker, of Chicago. A son, Edward M. Ballard, died many years ago. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. H.E. Wilkinson, of  California.

The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate at the services Tuesday. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Irving Boulton
Oct. 14, 1935-Oct. 14, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, October 15, 1935, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News In Brief:  PRAYER SERVICE TODAY

Irving Boulton, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Boulton,  752 Hickory street, died Monday afternoon soon after his birth at Pawating hospital. Mrs. Boulton is the former Miss Gladys Williams.  Prayer services were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, the Rev. A.R. Kuehn officiating.  Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Emma Bower
June 30, 1867-Oct. 19, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, October 19, 1935, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Emma Bowers, Widow, 68, Dies

Mrs. Emma Bower, 68, widow of Samuel Bower, died this morning at her home, 617 Pokagon street, She had been ill for many months.

Mrs. Bower was born in New Columbus, Ind., June 30, 1867. She leaves no near relatives.

Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Price and Kiger chapel. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, October 21, 1935, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News In Brief: BOWER FUNERAL TUESDAY

Services for Mrs. Emma Bower, wife of Samuel Bower, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Price and Kiger funeral home. The Star was misinformed Saturday and stated that Mrs. Bower was the widow of Samuel Bower. Mr. Bower survives her.

Eliza Brown
June 23, 1804-Nov. 25, 1866

Niles Weekly Times, Tuesday, November 29, 1866, page 2, col. 4, microflim Niles District Library

DIED

In this City, on 25th inst., Mrs. ELIZA BROWN, in the 63d year of her age.

Henry Ward Callighan
May 25, 1886-Oct. 25, 1951

Niles Daily Star, Friday, October 26, 1951; page 2, col. 1, microfilm, Niles District Library, from K. Alton

H. Ward Callighan, 65, 3119 East Main street, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday at his home after an illness of several years.  He is survived by his wife, Pearl.

Callighan was born May 25, 1886, in Niles and lived here all his life.  He was a papermaker at the French Paper company here.

He is also survived by two sons, Vance, of Ludington, Mich., Burr K. of Kalamazoo; two daughters, Mrs. William W. Lawler, Kalamazoo, Mrs. Frank Hover, Niles; one sister, Mrs. Robert Bamburg, Chicago, one brother, Olin W., Kalamazoo, and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Kiger funeral home with the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Nancy E. Hall Chapman
Dec. 15, 1859-Oct. 16,1927

Niles Daily Star,  Monday, October 17, 1927; page 4, col. 3,  microfilm, Niles District Library, from K. Alton

Mrs. S. Chapman Dead

Mrs. Sam Chapman, 313 Huron street, died Sunday morning at 9:30 after a prolonged illness.   Mrs. Chapman was 68 years of age, having been born in Claine on December 15, 1859.   She spent her entire life practically in Berrien county.   She is survived by her husband and by seven sons.   The sons are George, Arthur, James, William, Edward, Roy and Earl, all residents of Niles except Arthur, who resides in Galien.   The funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home.   Rev. H. T. Scherer will officiate.   Burial will take place in Silverbrook cemetery.