Julia M. Roscoe
July 30, 1844-Oct. 6, 1910

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, October 6, 1910, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

MISS JULIA M. ROSCOE
Passed Away Today. Had Long Been Resident of Niles

Miss Julia M. Roscoe, for many years a resident of Niles, passed away at 3:30 o'clock this morning at her apartments at 399 south Third street after several weeks illness with dropsy and heart disease from which she had long been a sufferer.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence, Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

Miss Roscoe was born in Onondaga county, New York. She came to Niles when about seventeen years of age and had resided here continuously since. She united with the Presbyterian church shortly after her arrival here and had always been a faithful attendant upon the services of the church

Miss Roscoe was a highly esteemed lady and had many friends here.

Six cousins are the nearest surviving relatives and they are as follows: Mrs. George L. Warren, Niles; Mrs. Henry Marvin, Augusta, Mich., Chas. Dodge of Muskegon, George Dodge of South Haven and Mrs. Nellie Ford of Chicago. The latter has been here for some time assisting Mrs. Warren to care for Miss Roscoe and the other relatives mentioned are expected to attend the funeral.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, October 6, 1910, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MISS JULIA ROSCOE
Died at an Early Hour This Morning―Pioneer Resident

Miss Julia Roscoe, a well known pioneer resident of Niles, passed away at her home on south Third street at 3:30 o'clock this morning, after a prolonged illness, attributed to complication of Heart trouble and dropsy. She was 66 years old.

About one year ago the deceased retired from active life on account of poor health. She made her home at that time with Mrs. George Warren, but several months ago moved to south Third street, where she kept house for herself. Gradually she failed in health and sent for her cousin, Mrs. Nellie Ford of Chicago, who was with her up to the time of her demise.

Miss Roscoe was born in the state of New York and came to this city when at the age of 21 years. She acquired her early education in the eastern schools. During the early and middle part of her life, the parents and other near relatives of the deceased passed away, leaving five cousins only to survive her. They are as follows: Mrs. George Warren, Niles; Mrs. Henry Marvin of Augusta, Mich.; Chas. Dodge of Muskegon and George Dodge of South Haven.

The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon from the house. Rev. W.R. Yonker will officiate and burial will be in Silver Brook cemetery.

Amos S. Stewart
Sept. 11, 1838-Oct. 15, 1910

Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 17, 1910, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

AMOS S. STEWART
Pioneer Resident of Niles Dropped Dead Saturday

Amos S. Stewart an old and respected resident of Niles dropped dead at this home on South Third street Saturday at 4 p.m. the cause was an attack of heart trouble.

Mr. Stewart was born in Delaware September

11, 1838, near Dover and was married to Louise E. Cavender, daughter of Reuben Cavander in 1856. Four children survive him: Mrs. George Sterner, Mrs. H.A. File, J.B. And Amos S., his wife having passed away July 25, 1910.

There are three grand children Will Bachman of Detroit, Gertrude Stewart, of Burlington, Mich., and Claude Stewart of Niles.

The funeral will be in charge of the Woodman of the World and by special request of the deceased Will Putnam will officiate. The services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence 1010 South Third street.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 17, 1910, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH CLAIMS AMOS STEWART
Heart Trouble Cause of Demise; Dies Saturday

Amos Stewart Sr., a well known citizen, dropped dead at his home. 1010 South Third street, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Heart trouble being the cause of his death.

Mr. Stewart was born near Dover, Delaware Sept. 11, 1838 and was married to Louis E. Cavender, daughter of Ruben Cavender, in 1856.

Four children survive, Mrs. George Sterner, Mrs. H.A. File, and Amos Stewart Jr. of this city and J.B. Stewart of St. Joseph, also three grandchildren, Will Bachman of Detroit, Gertrude Stewart of Burlington, Mich., and Claude Stewart of this city.

The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. The W.O.W. Will have charge of the services, of which Mr. Stewart was a member.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, October 18, 1910, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of the late Amos Stewart occurred this afternoon from the residence on South Third street. The Woodmen of the World had charge of the funeral and Chaplain William Putnam officiated. Burial was at Silver Brook cemetery.

Rose Sutter
Nov. 24, 1851-Dec. 6, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, December 8, 1930, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: DEATH MISS ROSE SUTTER

Word was received yesterday by Mrs. Arthur Thompson of the death of her aunt, Miss Rose Sutter, at Eustis, Fla. While plans for the funeral area not completed it is expected that the body will reach Niles on Tuesday and will be taken the Troost and Augustine chapel where the funeral services will be held. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery. Miss Sutter as about 75 years of age and was born in Niles. She was one of a family of four sisters, three of whom survive her. They are Mrs. Sarah Merritt, Mrs. George Stone and Mrs. Jepper Delano, all of Niles. Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Delano and Miss Sutter went to Florida about the middle of October to spend the winter. While the cause of death was not stated in the messages it is known that she had long been afflicted with heart disease. Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Delano will not come to Niles with the body. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Eva Flynn, and Miss Margaret Huff are among the numerous nieces who survive Miss Sutter and there are nephews in Niles and more distant relatives.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, December 10, 1930, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MISS SUTTER

Funeral services for Miss Rose Sutter will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the Troost & Augustine chapel.. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery. Miss Sutter died on Saturday evening in Eustis, Florida, where she had gone to spend the winter. The body in expected in Niles tomorrow on the Michigan Central train due at 11:55.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, December 11, 1930, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MISS SUTTER

Funeral services for Miss Rose Sutter, who died on Saturday evening in Eustis, Fla., and whose body was brought to Niles today, were held this afternoon. The Rev. G.W. Simon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated. Burial was made in Silver Brook cemetery. Miss Sutter is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Sarah, Merritt, Mrs. George Stone and Mrs. Jeppe Delano, of Niles. Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Delano went south with Miss Sutter and plan to remain there for the winter.

George C. Walters
March 3, 1892-April 15, 1933

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, April 15, 1933, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

GEORGE WALTERS, ELKS CLUB CUSTODIAN, DIES
Passes Away at Pokagon Street Home at Early Hour

George Walters, 41, custodian of the Niles lodge of Elks club for 13 years, died this morning at 2 o'clock in his home 521 Pokagon street. He has been in ill health for several years and in a serious condition for several months.

Mr. Walters was born in Niles on March 3, 1892, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Walters. He father died on June 17, 1917. He had spent his entire life in Niles. He was married on Jan. 10, 1916, to Emma Miller of Niles, a daughter of William Miller. Mr. Walters is survived by the widow, Mrs. Emma Miller Walters, a son, Malcolm, 16, a student in the Niles high school, a daughter, Mildred, 12, his mother, Mrs. Christian Walters of Niles, one brother, Clarence Walters of Berrien Springs and a sister, Mrs. H.A. Gridley of Niles. A sister of Mrs. Christian Walters died three weeks ago today in her home.

Mr. Walters was a member of the Niles lodge of Elks and of St. Joseph Valley lodge, F. & A. M.

The funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Price & Kiger funeral home. Burial will be made in Silverbrook cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, April 11, 1933, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL GEORGE WALTERS

The funeral services for George Walters will be read at the Price and Kiger Funeral home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 by Charles Kitterer of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. The Niles lodge of Elks will have charge of the committal service in Silverbrook cemetery.

Robert Lee Wise
Dec. 8, 1932-May 28, 1933

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, May 29, 1933, page 3, col.1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: INFANT WISE DIES

Robert Lee Wise, age five months, died at 7:45 last night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wise, 1407 Ferry street. He is survived by the parents, a sister, Charlotte, age 10, and a brother, Dale, age 12. The funeral services will be conducted at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev. William H. Turner, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. Wise's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Wise and their daughter, Miss Rose Wise, of Wakarusa, Ind., and many relatives from out of the city are expected in Niles for the funeral. Mrs. Wise's parent, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Brown, who formerly lived in Niles, now are in St. Petersburg, Pa.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, May 31, 1933, page 3, col.2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funerals

Funeral services for Robert Lee Wise, four months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wise, 1407 Ferry street, were conducted on Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Willliam H. Turner, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial was made in Silverbrook cemetery.

William Stewart
July 2, 1885-April 29, 1933

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI) Saturday, April 29, 1933, page 1, col. 5, and page 3, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library

WM. STEWART DIES WITH BROKEN JAW; CORONER'S PROBE ON
Pneumonia Death Cause, Says Doctor; Inquest Set Monday Morning

An investigation was under way today in the death of William “Bill” Stewart, former member of the Niles fire department, ex-boxer and for years a character in the city's community life.

Stewart died in Pawating hospital at 6:30 o'clock this morning. He was taken to the hospital at 4 o'clock last Sunday afternoon with a broken jaw following a fist fight with Charles Pinkerton, 32, police said.

Pneumonia was given as the official cause of death by Dr. R.B. Henderson, who attended Stewart.

CORONER APPEARS

Coroner Irving Talbott, of Benton Harbor, assisted by Policeman Carl Voelkers, started the investigation shortly after the body was taken from Pawating hospital to the Price & Kiger undertaking rooms.

An inquest is scheduled for 10 o'clock Monday morning at the undertaking rooms. A coroner's jury was impanneled[sic] this morning and was sworn in after viewing the body. The jury was ordered to report at the funeral home Monday morning. Members of the jury are Carl Brunk, Marshall Grathwohl, Jacob Bachman, William Burge, H.E. Price and Alderman Sheridan Cook.

Henderson was virtually . . . illegible. . summoned this morning from the operating room at the hospital, where he had just completed a major operation, the surgeon told Coroner Talbott and Officer Voelkers pneumonia alone was the cause of Stewart's death. “In his condition, pneumonia would have developed anyway,” Dr, Henderson expressed his opinion. Stewart was said to have been highly intoxicated at the time of the fight and was still in that condition when taken to the hospital.

The fight took place in the yard at Pinkerton's home, 414 ½ N. Third street, following a mushroom hunt. In the party were Stewart, Pinkerton and Thomas Larson, 214 Cass street. The trip was made in Carson's auto mobile. The fight, according to Pinkerton was started by Stewart after the party reached his home because Stewart was angered over protests made by Pinkerton against interference with Larson's driving.

“Stewart got out of the car and

(Continued on Page Three) shook his fist in my face, “ said Pinkerton, “asking me, what about this?”

“I'm out of the car now. There are the keys. Do as you please.”

“I want to kno[sic] about this, Stewart said and drew back his left fist. I was afraid of him, because he was known to be a tough customer when drinking. As he drew back his fist I struck him on the chin. He fell down but got up and came at me again. I struck again, He did not come back that time. Larson took him to the hospital, as he complained about his teeth.”

Stewart had lived apart from his family for several years. The widow, Mrs. Ida Stewart, resides in the city. A son, Carlisle, 16, and a married daughter, Opal, also survive.

Chief of Police George Francis today was trying to contact relatives at Rensselaer[sic], Ind., Stewart's former home.

Police records show Stewart had been arrested numerous times during the last several years, usually intoxication and disorderly charges, and that he had several times been sentenced to terms in the county jail.