Bridget Johnson 
Feb. 4, 1828-May 14, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 17, 1900, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. B.I. JOHNSON DEAD.

Another Old Settler Passes Away After a Long Illness.

Mrs. B.I. Johnson, an old resident of this city, died this morning, about 5:30 o'clock, after a prolonged illness of many months. Deceased was born in Kilkenney County, Ireland, seventy years ago, and came to his country when about 18 years old, settling at Troy, New York, where she resided until her marriage, when she came to this city about 45 years ago.

She was the mother of seven children, two of whom are living, a son, Calvin R. Johnson, a Michigan Central engineer residing at Jackson and a daughter, Mrs. S.S. Baker, who resided with her mother. She also leaves a brother, Mr. Fitzgerald and a sister Mrs. Kate Frances, both of this city.

Deceased had been a patient sufferer during her long illness and she had the tender love and care of an affectionate daughter.  The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the late resident at three o'clock.  Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.

Note:  DOB and maiden name from Michigan Death Certificate

Margaret Morris 
April, 1850-May 12, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 17, 1900, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

WITHOUT WARNING

Mrs. Margaret Morris is Summoned Into Eternity.

DEATH COMES SUDDENLY

Deceased was Seen on Main Street Friday Night and was Apparently in Good Health

Considerable excitement was caused Saturday when the report became current to the effect that Mrs. Margaret Morris dropped dead at the Pike House.  While this report was exaggerated in a degree, the circumstances in connection with her sudden demise are very distressing.

It seems that Mrs. Morris had been working in the Warren Featherbone factory at Three Oaks, for the past couple of weeks and came home last evening to visit relatives.

She arrived here at 8:35 o'clock and bout 9 o'clock went the Pike House and was shown to a room. Abut 3 o'clock this morning Mrs. Doliver heard an outcry and proceeded to the room occupied by Mrs. Morris, whom she asked if there was anything wrong. Mrs. Morris replied that she was unaware that she had called out and, in reply to another query, said that there was nothing wanted. Mrs. Doliver then left her and all was quite until this morning when Mrs. Doliver again approached Mrs. Morris' room, as she had failed to appear for breakfast.

Mrs. Doliver entered the room and found that the occupant thereof was in a dying condition. Dr. A.G. Willits of Michigan City, Ind., who happened to be a guest of the house, was at once called, but his patient was beyond human aid and she expired a moment after the doctor entered the room.

. . .[illegible] . .for, arrived shortly after she had passed away.

Mrs. Morris was afflicted with organic heart trouble and epilepsy, and this complication of troubles at last proved fatal.

Justice White was called and a jury was impanneled and was later discharged as it was clear that she died from natural causes

SKETCH OF HER LIFE

Mrs. Margaret Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Burt, was born in Essex county, N.J., 50 years ago, and had resided in this city for many years. She was the wife of the late Chas. Morris, who died at Lawrence, Kans., five years ago.

She is survived by a mother, who resides in West Niles, and five brothers, as follows:  Steward, William and Elijah, of this city; Andrew, of Birmingham, Alabama; Alexander, of Disco, Ill., and Edward, of Omaha, Neb.

The remains were taken to the home of the mother of the deceased, from which place the funeral will be held on tomorrow at 1 o'clock.

Note:  DOD from Michigan Death Certificate

Anna Park (McCartney)
Dec. 5, 1821-April 28, 1900

Niles Republican, Thursday, May 3, 1900, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH OF MRS. ANNA PARK

She Passed Suddenly Away on Saturday Evening

Mrs. Anna Park, a highly respected pioneer resident of this place, died suddenly of heart failure, on Saturday night at 5:30 o'clock, at her late home on Howard street, near Second.

Deceased had been in poor health for over a year, but her affliction was not considered serious and her death came as a shock to her relatives and friends.

Two of her daughters, Mrs. Wm. McBride and Miss Margaret Park were at the home of their mother at the time of her demise.  Mrs. Park appeared to be in ordinary health and was reading a newspaper when the ladies mentioned stepped out of the room, only to return a few moments later to find that she had passed away.  Dr. S. Belknap, who was passing the house just at that moment , was called in but the good lady was beyond human assistance―her soul had been released from its earthly cerements.

Mrs. Park was born in Ireland 78 years ago, and came to this country and settled in Niles in '61. Her late husband, Robert Park, passed away five years ago. She is survived by three daughters and one son, who are as fol[sic] Mrs. E.H. Power, Niles; Samuel Park, Mephis,[sic] Tenn.; Miss Margaret park and Mrs. McBride of this place.

The funeral was held from the home of Mrs. McBride this afternoon. Rev. J.G. Lowrie, pastor of the Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a devout member, conducted the service at 1:30 o'clock. Interment took place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Mrs. Park was a highly respected lady and was much esteemed throughout the community.

Note: DOB and Maiden name from Michigan Death Certificate

Joseph Pullman
1814-Aug. 17, 1900

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 20, 1900, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of Joseph Pullman occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Coons, this city. Burial was at Silver Brook cemetery. A large concourse of friends attended.

Note: Died in South Bend, Indiana per Indiana Deaths.

Omar Laverne Ostrander
Aug. 7, 1915-Sept. 10, 1916

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, September 12, 1916, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR INFANT OMAR OSTRANDER

Funeral services for Omar, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Ostrander, who died Saturday evening after patiently suffering for several months, occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence, 905 South Fifth street.  Charles Kitterer read the impressive Christian Science service and a quartet from that church society sang. The following little cousins of the baby acted a pallbearers:  Malburn Hall, Glenn Mell, Carrol Mell and Robert Bachman. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery

Those present from out of the city for the services were Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Ostrander of Mishawaka, the grandparents of the child, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Ostrander of South Bend, Mrs. F.F. Morros and Mrs. Dennis Carrier of Edwardsburg. 

Niles Daily Star, Monday, September 12, 1916, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

INFANT OSTRANDER

Omar Laverne, the 13 months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Ostrander, of south Fifth street, died Saturday night of cholera infantum. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home, under Christian Scientist auspices. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Mr. Ostrander is employed at the Daily Sun office.

Louis Walter
July 22, 1870-Sept. 12, 1916 

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, September 12, 1916, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

FOUND DEAD ON TRACKS

Louis Walters, a young man well known about the city, died alone on the siding of the Big Four tracks at the foot of Bond street hill this afternoon and his body was found by a stranger who happened to be walking along the tracks.  Chief of police Francis was at once notified and he ordered the body brought to the Price morgue.

Mr. Walters had been dead less than an hour when found.  About 2 o'clock he visited the men working at the paper mill and asked for a job. There was none open for him and he continued his way down the Big Four tracks. He was subject to epileptic fits and it is thought that he was the victim of an attack which claimed his life.

Deceased was 35 or 40 years of age and unmarried. He worked at odd jobs about the city and has resided here most all his life. No inquest was held as Chief Francis, in view of Mr. Walters' affliction deemed it unnecessary.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, September 12, 1916, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

LOUIS WALTERS FOUND DEAD

Body Was Discovered Near the Old Chapin Paper Mills, Where He Was Employed for Many Years

Louis Walters was found dead along the Big Four side tracks near the river bridge at the paper mills this afternoon.

The body was lying in a path between two strings of freight cars. His face was buried in the sand. He was subject to epileptic spells and it is thought while in one of these, he fell on his face and smothered.

Mr. Walters was about 54 years of age and single. His only relatives are two brothers, Edward and Chris.  He made his home with the latter at 810 N. Third street.

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, September 13, 1916, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral service for the late Louis Walters, who was found dead yesterday afternoon along the Big Four tracks, near the river bridge at the paper mills, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o;clock from the home of his brother, Chris Walters in Third street.  The services will be private. Rev. F. Rahn will officiate.