Effa Griffiths
Oct. 9, 1877-Aug. 5, 1950

Niles Daily Star, Monday, August 7, 1950, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for Mrs. William Griffiths, 414 North Third street, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pifer funeral home, with the Rev. L. George Beacock, of the Methodist church, officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Mrs. Griffiths who died in her home at 4 p.m. Saturday after an illness of five years, leaves her husband, Willliam, and her son, Charles Pinkerton.  She was born in Gretna Green, Ind., on Oct. 9, 1877, and was a life-long resident of Niles.

Mrs. Florence Daugherty
March 24, 1904-Aug. 3,  1950

Niles Daily Star, Friday, August 4, 1950, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Florence Daugherty, 46, of 951 Pine street, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Berrien county hospital, Berrien Center, after a year's illness.

She was born March 24, 1904 in Charleston, W.Va., and had lived here 21 years. Surviving is her husband, Albert.

Friends my[sic] call at the Kiger funeral home, where the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe will conduct services at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Harley Garland
Dec. 7, 1885-July 31, 1950

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 31, 1950, page 2, col. 5-6, microfilm Niles District Library

Harley Garland, 64, of 1337 Eagle street, died suddenly at 11:40 a.m. today at his home.

He was born Dec. 7, 1885, at Union Pier, and moved here from Michigan City in 1922.  In 1906, he married Elizabeth Finske, who died in 1928.  He married Bertrude[sic] Felden on Sept. 17, 1934.

He was an employe of the New York Central railroad for 42 years, and was president of the order of Railroad Conductors.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Pinch, of Niles; three stepsons, F. William and George D. Felden, of Niles, and Richard L. Felden, of Chicago, four grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Kirkla.

Friends may call at the Kiger funeral home where services will be conducted by the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe at 4 pm. Wednesday. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Sylvia Jean Hulbert
July 30, 1950

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 31, 1950, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Sylvia Jean Hulbert, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noble C. Hulbert, 1027 Herbert street, died an hour after birth on Sunday at Memorial hospital, South Bend.

Committal services were held at 11 a.m. today, with the Rev. Clarence K. Graham, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Arrangements were made by the Pifer funeral home.

Claude Moody
Aug. 25, 1880-July 29, 1950

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 31, 1950, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Claude Moody, of Brown street, died at his home early Saturday. He was a retired city employe and lifelong resident here.

Moody was born Aug. 25, 1880, in Texas. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Cochran, of Niles, and Mrs. Alma Bishop, of Cassopolis, and a son, Robert, of Niles.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kiger funeral home. The Rev. T.M. Greenhoe will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Delano S. Marston
Feb. 24, 1873-July 31, 1950

Niles Daily Star, Monday, July 31, 1950, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Delano S. Marston, 77, a retired carpenter and lifelong resident here, died at 4 a.m. today at his home at 310 Cass street. He had been ill for several years.

Marston was born Feb. 24, 1873, in Niles township. Surviving are his wife, Viola, three sons, Carl, of Albuquerque, N.M., Joseph, of Niles and Harold, of St. Joseph; and five grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Kiger funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe officiating. The body will be cremated.