Johanna Boht
Feb. 9, 1841-Dec. 4, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI),, Friday, December 5, 1930, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. JOHANNA BOHT, 89, DIES IN FIFTH ST. HOME

Resident of Niles for 60 years Passes Away After a Short Illness

Mrs. Johanna Boht, 86, widow of Fred Boht, and a resident of Niles for about 60 years, died about midnight in her home, 1218 North Fifth street. While Mrs. Boht had been in ill health she had been confined to her bed but a few days before her death. Had she lived until next Feb. 29,[sic] she would have celebrated her 90^th birthday anniversary.

Mrs. Boht was born in Friendendorf, Germany, on Feb. 9, 1841. She grew to young womanhood there and was married there to Mr. Boht. They came to America when she was a young woman and had always since resided in Niles. OF the two children born to Mr. and Mrs. Boht, one survives, Ernest J. Boht, of Niles. Besides her son, she is survived by four grandchildren and Mrs. Adam Asmus of Niles is an only niece of the deceased. Mr. Boht died four years ago. He was for many years an employe of the city of Niles in the street department.

The body is the Troost and Augustine funeral rooms and friends may call there to view it. While the funeral plans are not completed, the services will be held in the undertaking rooms and probably on Sunday. Mrs. Boht was one of the oldest members of St. John Evangelical church and was also a member of the Ladies' Aid society. The latter society will attend the funeral services in a body by request of the president.

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI),, Saturday, December 6, 1930, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL MRS. JOHANNA BOHT

Funeral services for Mrs. Johanna Boht will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Troost and Augustine chapel. The Rev. G.W. Webbink, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church, will officiate. Burial will be in Silver Brook cemetery. Mrs. Boht died Thursday night at the age of 89 years.

*Michigan Death Certificate@Ancestry.com gives dob as Feb. 9, 1841 in Germany.

Catherine U. Ellis
Oct. 11, 1846-July 31, 1922

Niles Daily Star-Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, August 1, 1922, page 8, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Ellis, Pioneer Of Cass County, Claimed by Death

Mrs. Peter Ellis, a pioneer and highly respected resident of Cass county, died at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home on Yankee street. While Mrs. Ellis had been a sufferer from heart disease for more than two years the immediate cause of death was paralysis, having suffered a stroke 16 days ago and had since been helpless.

Mrs. Ellis was 76 years of age. She was born in Shelby county, Ohio. Her maiden name was Catherine Ullery. When she was one year old her parents moved to Cass county and she had since resided there. Fifty-nine years ago she was married to Mr. Ellis and they had since lived on a farm on Yankee street. She is survived by her husband, who is nearly 80 years of age; by one daughter, Miss Daisy, who lives at home and by two sisters. The sisters are: Mrs. U.P. Leader of Dowagiac and Mrs. Frank Beach of Niles. A daughter and son born to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis died in infancy.

The funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home. Rev. M.T. Scherer, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star-Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, August 4, 1922, page 8, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Mrs. Peter Ellis were conducted this morning at the late residence on Yankee street by Rev. Drake of Edwardsburg. A large number of relatives and friends paid their last respects to this pioneer resident and a long cortage wended . . [illegible] . .to this city, where burial was made.

Rev. Peter Findley
Oct. 3, 1883-Aug. 2, 1922

Niles Daily Star-Sun (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Tuesday, August 2, 1922, page 7, col. 6 (microfilm Niles District Library)

Rev. Peter Findley Dies at Wabash, Ind.

Rev. Peter Findley, a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. William Finley, died at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the hospital in Wabash, Ind., where he was operated for appendicitis on Saturday, July 20, having become ill the day before. Mrs. Findley, who was visiting in Niles at the time, was summoned home on account of his condition which was alarming from the time he was stricken. Rev. Findley is well-known to Niles. He was here on July 4, apparently in excellent health, and was to have been a speaker at the emancipation day program here today. He was pastor of the A.M.E. Church at Wabash.

The body will be brought to Niles over the Big Four tomorrow, arriving here at 1:15 o'clock and will be taken to the home of William Finley, 999 Lake street. The funeral arrangements will be completed after Mrs. Findley arrives with the body.

Rev. Findley is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Mabel Finley, and by four children, three girls and one boy.

Niles Daily Star-Sun (Niles, Berrien Co, MI), Wednesday, August 3, 1922, page 8, col. 4 (microfilm Niles District Library)

The funeral services for Rev. Peter Findley will be held from the A.M.E. Church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Allen and Rev. Saunders will officiate. The remains may be viewed at the home of Wm. Finley, 999 Lake street until 1 o'clock Friday afternoon or at the church at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.

Jack Erwin Garner
Dec. 2, 1930-Dec. 2, 1930

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, December 2, 1930, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles News in Brief: FUNERAL GARNER BABY

Funeral services for Jack Erwin Garner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Garner, of 503 South Third street, born this morning, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Rutherford chapel. Rev. Guy W. Simon will conduct the service.

George H. Guenthner
Dec. 15, 1864-Aug. 3, 1922

Niles Daily Star-Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, August 3, 1922, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

G.H. GENTHNER RECIEVES FATAL INJURIES

George H. Genthner[sic], Silver Brook avenue, died at Clark hospital in Buchanan at 12:30 o'clock this morning, from injuries received in a runaway accident on Fourth Street about 6 o'clock last evening. Mr. Geuthner [sic] had started home from the Pike hotel, driving a horse hitched to a light wagon, when the horse became unmanageable, and ran away. Mr. Geuthner [sic] was thrown out near Dr. Van Noppen's sanitarium, striking the pavement with great force. He was carried into the sanitarium in an unconscious condition, and after being temporarily cared for, was taken to Clark hospital. He died without regaining consciousness except for a few minutes. Death was caused by a fractured skull. A slight swelling back of one ear was the only external evidence of injury.

The body was brought to the Newell undertaking rooms and this afternoon was taken to the home in Silver Brook avenue where the funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon. Rev. P.G. Safffan will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Mr. Geunther[sic[ was born in Lyons county, New York, Dec. 15, 1864. He came to Michigan when he was nine years of age and entered the home of Robert Sloan at Decatur, where he grew to young manhood. From Decatur he went to Benton Harbor and engaged in the fishing business for several years, and then moved to a farm north of Niles. He came to Niles about ten years ago, and two years ago he moved to Silver Brook avenue where he engaged in fruit farming. Twenty-four years ago he was married to Amy Corton who survives him. A daughter, Mrs. John P. McAuliffe of West Niles, a brother who resides in Buffalo, and a brother who resides in Dowagiac, and a sister also survive.

The deceased was a member of the Niles camp, M.W.A.

Niles Daily Star-Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, August 5, 1922, page 8, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for H.H. Geuthner[sic] were held this afternoon at his late home in Silver Brook avenue. Rev. P.G. Saffran conducted the services. Burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Andrew W. Long
Aug. 25, 1880-July 26, 1922*

Niles Daily Star-Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, July 27, 1922, page 8, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Andrew W. Long, 42 years old, died yesterday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock at his home, 805 Sycamore street, from a stroke of paralysis suffered two days before, his death coming as a shock to his friends. He is survived by his wife. The body may be viewed at the home on Friday. The funeral services will be held at the Second Baptist church on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place in Silver Brook Cemetery.

*DOB/DOD from Michigan Death Certificates@Ancestry.com