Henry Knott
March 24, 1842-Oct. 27, 1896

Niles Weekly Mirror (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, October 28, 1896, page 4, col. 4

Henry Knott was found dead on the Big 4 track on Tuesday morning with the left side of his head crushed being run over by a train. He leaves a wife and three daughters. He was engaged in work in the Ohio Paper mill.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, October 27, 1896, page 3, col. 3

FOUND DEAD
Henry Knott, an Old Resident
HIS SKULL CRUSHED BY TRAIN
Report That He Was Murdered Has
No Foundation

Henry Knott was found dead on the Big Four railroad tracks this morning, at a spot fully 40 rods south of the Broadway bridge. The first known of the case was from Wm. Parks, who works at the Ohio Paper mill. Mr. Parks came down the Big Four tracks at 6:30 this morning, saw a man lying at the side of the track and without stopping to investigate, hastened down town and reported to Wendell Jauchstetter. Mr. Jauchstetter thinking that the man was of course alive, went to W.B. Bunbury's barn where a team was procured and driven to the spot, but it was soon found that the man was dead and had probably been killed some time before. Acting Coroner Richard Dobson was notified and arrived on the scene at about 7 o'clock and impaneled the following jury: Wendell Jauchstetter, Thos. Dean, August Miller, Chas. A. Williams, Ellis Rumsey and John Deam. The jury adjourned until 0 o'clock tomorrow morning when they will meet in the office of Justice Dobson. Undertaker Paul Skalla then took charge of the body.

An autopsy by Drs. S. Belknap and F.N. Bonine, showed that the man's skull on the left side of the head was crushed in, but no other mark was found on the body, hence Knott must have been lying on the track. The doctors think he was killed several hours before. There was a freight train at about 3 o'clock which might have struck him, although the doctors think it more probable that he was killed the night before by the 7 o'clock train.

Mr. Know was a workman in the Ohio Paper mill and was there yesterday morning but did not work during the day. He was seen on the street yesterday several times.

Mr. Knott reside in the German settlement, northeast of the M.C. Depot, and leaves a wife and three daughters, Annie, Louis and Mary. He was born in Meimers, Salzungon county, Sachsen Minningen, Germany, in 1842 and started for this country March 15, 1861. He was a member of Frank Graves' Post, G.A.R., in good standing and the post will have charge of the funeral, the time of which has not been set.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, October 29, 1896, page 3, col. 2

The funeral services of Henry Knott took place from the Lutheran chruch at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The were conducted under the auspices of Frank Graves Post, G.A.R. A large number attended.

Francis A. Grimes
Jan. 27, 1820-February 23, 1902

The Niles Republican (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, February 27, 1902, page 2 column

Francis A. Grimes Passes Away at the Age of 82

(Monday's Sun)

After a lingering illness attended with much suffering, one of Niles' most respected citizens, F.A. Grimes, passed peacefully away yesterday afternoon.

Francis A. Grimes was born Jan. 27, 1820, in Kandor, Tioga County, N.Y, and died Sunday afternoon, Feb 23rd, 1902. In Nov. 1843 Mr. Grimes was married to Sarah G. Forshee, who survives him. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, four of whom are still living. They are Mrs. Wm. H. Tyson of this city, Mrs. John J. Osborne of Benton Harbor, Wm. F. Grimes of LaPorte, Ind., and Frank R. of Cleveland, Tenn. Mr. Grimes early life was spent in New York. In 1845 he come to Livingston county, Mich. He remained ten years, moving from there to Niles where he resided the remainder of his days.

In young manhood Mr. Grimes united with the Baptist church and was an active worker in church and Sunday school until failing health compelled him to give up. He was a deacon in the Baptist church of this city for many years and served as Supt of the Sabbath school from 1858 to 1865. He was later a teacher in the Sabbath school ministering each week to a large bible class, a work most dear to him. He lived an active life by was never too busy with outside affairs to attend the mid week prayer meeting. He made the work of the church a part of his daily care, ever giving it his most watchful and prayerful attention.

He was for many years engaged in business of a merchant tailor in this city. He became widely known and was respected by the entire community.

James A. Grimes
1844-January 9, 1896

Niles Weekly Mirror (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, January 8, 1896, page 4, column 5

James A Grimes of Chicago had another stroke of paralysis on Monday and his recovery is not expected.c

Niles Weekly Mirror (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, January 15, 1896, page 5, column 2

Mrs. Gardner, Miss Bernice Lee, Miss Welling and Mr. Nat Roberts sang at the funeral of Mr. James Grimes this morning.

Mr. W.B. Bunbury has recently purchased a pair of fine white nets for his hearse team. They were used for the first time at the funeral of James A. Grimes.

Zora Howe
February 2, 1868-January 11, 1896

Niles Weekly Mirror (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, January 15, 1896, page 5, column 3

The many friends of Miss Zora Howe, who was at one time a teacher in our public schools and who moved to Chicago a few years ago, will regret exceedingly that a dispatch received in Niles yesterday announces her death, caused by spinal-cerebro-meningitis, which occurred at St. Peter, Minn., Saturday, January 11. The remains will be brought to Niles, probably reaching here tomorrow.

Niles Weekly Mirror (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, January 15, 1896, page 5, column 3

The remains of Miss Zora Howe arrived today at 12:28 and were taken to the residence of Mrs. Wm. Platt. The funeral services occurred this afternoon at the Episcopal church, Rev. R.H.F.. Gardner officiating. The remains were interred in Silverbrook cemetery.

Nina Christina Koerner
May 20, 1894-January 14, 1896

Niles Weekly Mirror (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Wednesday, January 15, 1896, page 5, column 2

Nina Christina Koerner, aged 22 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Koerner at South Bend, died at her home in that city at 9:40 last evening. The remains will be brought to Niles on this evening's train and taken to the home of Henry Knott, from whose residence the funeral will occur tomorrow after noon at 1:30, Rev. F. Rahn officiating.

Arthur L. Peabody
Nov. 2, 1915-Jan. 30, 2007

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI) Tuesday, February 1, 2007, page 2, col. 3

Arthur L. Peabody, 91, of Regent Street, Niles, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at Riveridge Manor, following an illness.

He was born on Nov. 2, 1915, in Norwood, Ohio to the late Charles and Carrie (Beach) Peabody.

Arthur married Lois Rooks on May 30, 1952, in Niles.

Arthur moved to Niles in 1951 and was employed at South Bend Tool and Die, L.M. Berry Company and during retirement worked for Pinkerton Security. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ferris Peabody, and a granddaughter, Carrie Tyler.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Lois Peabody of Niles; a son, Robert (Jane) Peabody of Garland, Tex., a daughter Virginia (Todd) Tyler of Niles; seven grandchildren, Patrick (Monica) Tyler of Columbus, Ohio, Daniel Tyler of Chicago, Robert (Medea) Peabody, Drew, Joel and Laura Jane Peabody, all of Garland, Tex., and a sister Goldie Brownyard of Indianapolis.

In keeping with Arthur's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services.

Memorial contributions can be made in Arthur's name to the Foundation at First Presbyterian Church, 13 S. Fourth St. in Niles.

Arrangements have been entrusted at Brown Funeral Home and Cremations Services of Niles.