Mary L. Myers
Jan. 4, 1875-Nov. 5, 1950

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 6, 1950, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Mary L. Myers, 75, of rural route five, died at 2:35 p.m. Sunday at Pawating hospital. She had been ill for a year.

She was born Jan. 4, 1875, in Berrien Springs, and came here from Berrien Center 47 years ago. She was a member of the Grace EUB church in South Bend.

Surviving are her husband, John H..; a son, Walter F., of Mishawaka, Ind.; and six grandchildren.

The Rev. Benjamin G. Thomas, of South Bend, will officiate at services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kiger Funeral home where friends may call. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Dr. Edgar M. Reading
Aug. 28, 1852-June 27, 1923

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Friday, June 29, 1923, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

LIFE SKETCH OF PIONEER NILESITE

Dr. E.M. Reading Came Here with His Parents In the 60's--Became College President

Dr. E.M. Reading was born in Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan, August 28, 1842, and died at his home north of Niles June 27, 1923. He was the eldest son of Amelia Mead Reading and Dr. Edgar Reading, prominent citizens of Niles during the sixties.  In his youth he moved from Edwardsburg to Niles with his parents and attended the Niles high school. He received his academic training at Yale, graduating with honor from that institution in 1874.  He also received the degree of M.D., from Bennett Medical College, Chicago in 1877.  The degree of A.M. was conferred upon him in 1890 by the Northwestern University and the degree of L.L.D. a few years later by Loyola university.

For forty-five years, Dr. Reading was a resident of Chicago. There he built up an extensive practice in medicine, specializing in neurology and physiology in Bennett Medical College from 1878 to 1918, and was also president of the same college for two years. As a lecturer he had the reputation of being unusually gifted.  His clear and lucid presentation of technical subjects delighted his students and won for him their admiration and respect. During a period of three terms he served as a member of the Examining Board of Cook County Hospital with Dr. Murphy, Dr. Nicholas Senn and Dr. Frank Billings.

Dr. Reading was a man of high ideals and fine Christian character. His church activities formed an important part in his life and work. In the early years of his residence in Chicago he was an official in the Sixth Presbyterian church. Later he became affiliated  with the Woodlawn Presbyterian church in which he held the office of elder. His wise counsel and efficient service in the position demonstrated his ability as a spiritual leader. From 1917 to 1920, he taught one of the largest young women's Bible classes in the U.S., the membership of this class exceeding one hundred.  In 1922, he moved from his home in Chicago to a country residence near this city and in the same year united with the First Presbyterian church in Niles.

Dr. Reading possessed a charming personality and kindly spirit which made him beloved by all who came in contact with him, especially by those who enjoyed the delightful hospitality of his home. Another striking characteristic was his keen logical mind. His advice was sought and his opinions respected.

He is survived by his widow formerly Miss Josephine C. Burke of Niles, by an only son, Edgar, and by one brother, Dr. Arthur Reading of Chicago.

Elenora Davis
1878-June 21, 1922

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Thursday, June 22, 1922, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

Woman Dies Soon After Reaching Niles

Mrs. Charles Davis, 44 years old, died yesterday afternoon about 4:15 o'clock or just about 15 minutes after she had reached Niles from Benton Harbor with her husband and he had established a camp along the river near the French paper mills. The family had been camping out part of the summer in hope of benefitting Mrs. Davis' health,  she having long been a sufferer from a complication of diseases. Two years ago the family lived in Vernon Heights in this city. Besides her husband, Mrs. Davis is survived by one son and by her mother, five brothers, and two sisters. Neither the mother nor the brothers or sisters live near Niles.

The body is at the Troost Company's undertaking rooms where the funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Note: Per Michigan Death record Elenora Davis was born in Indiana in 1878, daughter of Mayland Sanders and Catherine Lamb

Caroline Miller
March 9, 1845-June 19, 1922

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Tuesday, June 20, 1922, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

AGED PIONEER RESIDENT OF NILES IS DEAD

Mrs. Caroline Miller Passes Peacefully Away at Home of Her Daughters in Chicago

Sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Caroline Miller, 77, pioneer Niles resident, who left her home at 510 Oak street, three years ago, on account of failing health, to take up her residence with two of her daughters, Mrs. M.P. Statler and Miss Martha Schaub in Chicago, was received here today.

Mrs. Miller passed away at 6 o'clock last evening at the home of her daughters, 6843 Yale avenue. Her other daughter, Mrs. L.E. Crews, resides in Haigler, Neb.

Mrs. Miller, who had resided here for nearly 60 years, was well known and beloved for her many estimable qualities. She was of a kindly and charitable disposition, a loyal friend and good neighbor.  She was a native of Germany, where she was born March 9, 1845.

The body will arrive here over the Michigan Central at 1:03 p.m. tomorrow and will be taken direct to the Presbyterian church, where services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock by the Rev. H.T. Scherer.

Interment will be made at Silver Brook cemetery.

Elsie Katherine Swenson
1863-June 16, 1922

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Saturday, June 17, 1922, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Elsie Swenson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Elsie K. Swenson, wife of Martin Swenson, 1324 North Fifth street, passed peacefully away at her home Friday after a prolonged illness. The funeral services will be held at the Episcopal church on Tuesday, June 20, at 2:30 p.m., and will be conducted by Rev. Holt. The burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Mrs. Swenson, whose kind ministrations as a nurse have endeared her to a large number of people in the community, has been a valued citizen of Niles for 15 years, coming here from Dayton, O., shortly after the death of her first husband, Edward F. Mahan. There are five chidren to mourn the loss of a mother--three girls, Mrs. Charles Strait of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Lucille Hench of Benton Harbor and Mrs. Carl Halvorsen of Niles; also two boys, Wiliam Clark Mahan and Edward F. Mahan of Niles. There are three grandchildren--Mrs. Elsie Worley of Kalamazoo, Miss Clara Belle Strait of Kalamazoo and Miss Ruth Bishop of Dayton, O., daughter of Mrs. Halvorsen. Mr. Swenson has conducted a shoe repair shop on High street for a number of years.

Mrs. Swenson, who was a communicant of the Episcopal church, patiently endured the long illness prior to her death and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in time of trouble and will be greatly missed by the many friends and acquaintances.

Harry Baughman
Oct. 30, 1881-June 14, 1922

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Wednesday, June 14, 1922, page 8, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Harry Baughman Dies In Chicago Today

John Baughman, 508 Sycamore street, received word today of the death in Chicago this morning of his son, Harry. A sister of the deceased will bring the body to Niles this evening. The funeral arrangements have not been completed. The deceased recently made his home in Niles until he became ill. After taking treatments at Clark Hospital in Buchanan he was taken to a Chicago hospital where his death  occurred. The deceased engaged in military service during the World War.

Niles Daily Star-Sun, Thursday, June 15, 1922, page 8, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral services for Harry Baughman, son of John Baughman, will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the Skalla undertaking rooms. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery. The body was brought to Niles last evening from Chicago by a sister of the deceased.