Frank Frederici
Dec. 15, 1879-Jan. 6, 1913

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 7, 1913, page 1, col. 8, microfilm District Library

SAD DEATH RECORDED
Sudden Taking Away of Frank Frederici a Great Shock
SERVICES VALUED
Over Twelve Years a Resident of Niles, a Pharmacist at Drug Store of Dean Sons--Funeral Thursday Afternoon at 2 o'clock

The sad news of the death of Frank Frederici has cast a shadow over the whole community. Taken ill New Year's day at noon, with pneumonia, he rapidly grew worse, and the end came last evening at 6:30 o'clock, at the home, 301 Pokagon street.

The patient passed away peacefully, as if it were the sleep of a child.

Every heart is touched with sympathy for the bereaved ones, from whose fireside the light has fled.  We feel the emptiness of human words in time of bitter sorrow. Yet he who "has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows" will comfort and sustain. His last words were full of hope, and although told he could not survive, he would not give up, as he named over his best friends in Niles and elsewhere, and gave instruction to the wife that should it happen, he wanted to be buried in Niles. His last words also expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him.

His cheerful, helpful life; his devotion to his wife and children, and kindness to everybody will long linger as a fragrant memory in the home which his presence brightened and which death has now darkened.  Though he is gone, his record has been made and will remain with us as a lasting treasure. His life was gentle, but like the still waters it was deep.  In his heart of hearts he carried those he loved, and his hand was never weary, his step never failed in caring for and ministering to those who were in any way dependent upon him.

Besides a devoted wife his leaves three daughters, Dorothy, aged 8, Helen, 6, and Edith, 10 months' old. The father, Franklin Frederici, arrived in Niles this afternoon from Reading, Pa. There is a step-mother, also two brothers: Roy of Reading, Pa., and Gus, residing in Ohio.

Frank Frederici was born at Tiffin, Ohio, 33 years ago last December.  He graduated from the High school at Lafayette, Ind., and later took a course in pharmacy at Purdue University, located at Lafayette. Coming to Niles he married Miss Lizzie Volkhart June 25, 1902. Ever since his residence in this city, he has been engaged as pharmacist at drug stroe of Dean Sons, who say of him as follows:

"Frank Federici was with us over 12 years, and during all that time was ever loyal and trustworthy. We have lost a staunch friend and faithful clerk.  It is difficult to become reconciled that he should be taken away from his family and friends."

The deceased was a member of the German Workingmen's association, having $500 insurance. He had a paid up policy of $100 with the Equitable Life Insurance company. Also a policy for $1,000 with the Fraternal Neighbors, but with this order there has been some misunderstanding, and no receipts have been received for the last assessment paid. Howver, it may end favorably.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the house and 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, Rev. W.R. Yonker to officiate. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 8, 1913, page 1, col. 8, microfilm District Library

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FRANK FREDERICI.
When Told He Could Not Survive, He Selected His Own Pallbearers

Services from the house, 301 Pokagon street, at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon; from the Presbyterian church at 2, Rev. W.R. Yonker, officiating. The body can be viewed only at the home tomorrow morning after 9 o'clock.

Conscious to the last, Mr. Frederici bravely made all plans for his funeral, and the future welfare of his devoted wife and children. He held tightly to the slenderest of life's threads and when told he could not survive, he called his wife to the bedside, selected his pallbearers, and suddenly closed his eyes and went to sleep forever.

Following are the pallbearers: Frank Bunbury, Edward Powell, Dr. J.F. Burns., Ferdinand Bachman, Wm. Lemon and F.D. Cook. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, January 9, 1913, page 1, col. 3, microfilm District Library

LAST SAD RITES FOR FRANK FREDERICI

Funeral services for Frank Frederici were held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon, Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating. The edifice was well filled with sorrowing friends. Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence.  Harry Lawrence sang.  At the close of the solemn services, the sad cortege moved on to the silent city of the dead, Silver Brook cemetery.  Under the snow we laid him. Nothing on earth is changed; only a loving husbnd and father is gone.

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, January 9, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm District Library

FUNERAL F. FREDERICI

The funeral of the late Frank Frederici was held this afternoon from the Presbyterian church. Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating.

Friends selected by Mr. Frederici acted as bearers.

The church was well filled with friends of this popular young man.

The remains were laid to rest at Silver Brook cemeteyr amid a profsuion[sic] of beautiful flowers.

During the hours of the funeral Dean's drug store where Mr. Frederici was employed for thirteen years, was closed.

John Owens, abt. 35 years
Died Jan. 14, 1913

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 15, 1913, page 1, col. 1-2, microfilm District Library

VICTIM OF ICE PLANER WAS UNKNOWN FLOATER
He was sent to Niles by a Chicago labor agency giving name of John Owens
BURIED BY COMPANY
No one saw the fatal accident and clogging of chain was first known of it.

The name of the man who was crushed to death in a planer at the Purakwa ice plant at Barron Lake yesterday was John Owens.

He is about thirty-five years old and was shipped to Niles from Chicago on Jan. 8 with other men engaged at a labor agency to cut ice for this firm.

Owens was assigned to a position at the foot of the ice run way upon which cakes of ice are carried from the lake and are forced through the planer before they are deposited in the ice house.

The planer knives are set to cut off the snow surface of the ice and as the ice is only about ten inches thick the knife was set low, leaving too small an opening for the body of a human being to pass through.

How the fatal accident happened can only be surmised as no one saw it, and no one knew that anything was wrong until the unusual tension on the chain apprised the engineer that it was clogged and he stopped the machinery at once.

The finding a moment later of Owens lifeless body which had been forced up against the planer knife was the first that was known that anyone was hurt.

The body was somewaht mangled, both thighs being broken, the breast being deeply gashed by the planer knife. He was crushed internally and that was the cause of death.

Death was instantaneous and Owens never had time to suffer fefore his terrible death.

How the man got into the planer no one knows.

His proper station was some 35 to 40 feet below the planer and if he went up to the planer it ws without authority and contrary to the duties assigned him.

Dr. Waterson was called from Niles but there was nothing for him to do.

Coroner Dunning was informed of the tragedy and he impanelled a jury who met this morning and rendered a verdict in accordance iwth the facts.

The body was brought to Skalla's morgue and will be buried at the expense of the Purakwa Ice Co., in Silver Brook cemetery, where a lot was purchased by the company.

This is the first fatality at the lake in all the years of ice cutting and is deeply regretted by Manager Kendricks and his men.

Nothing is known of the dead man's antecedents. He was probably a floater with no fixed habitation.

Clara A. (Chapman) Griswold
Jan. 10, 1831-July 16, 1913

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, July 16, 1913, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. CLARA GRISWOLD PIONEER OF NILES
Passed away this afternoon at age of 81 years

Mrs. Clara A. Griswold passed away about 2 o'clock at her home, 307 north Third street after five weeks' illness with a complication of diseases.

Mrs. Griswold was a pioneer resident of Niles and was highly respected. She was  the widow of Edward Griswold.  She was past 81 years of age.

Mrs. Griswold is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Belle Jameson of Michigan City and Miss Annie Griswold of Niles.

The funeral arrangements have not been made.

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, July 17, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

RESIDED HERE 80 YEARS
Mrs. Clara Griswold's parents reached Niles in 1832

Mrs. Clara A. Griswold, who passed away Wednesday afternoon was one of the oldest residents of Niles having lived here about 80 years.

Anna Griswold
1865-Aug. 18, 1938

Niles Daily Star, Friday, August 19, 1938, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Niles Woman Dies in Berrien Center; Ill for Past Year

Suffering from a stomach ailment, Miss Anna Griswold, lifelong resident of Niles, died at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Berrien county hospital. She was 73 years old.

Miss Griswold had been ill for the last year, but her condition did not become serious until about a week ago. She entered the hospital for treatment Wednesday.

Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Price and Kiger funeral home. The Rev. Guy W. Simon will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Miss Griswold lived alone at 403 North Third street. She has no immediate relatives, but is a cousin of Mrs. P.B. Williams, Niles.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, August 20, 1938, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

GRISWOLD SERVICES

Donald Ballard, Harry and Edward Williams and Carl, Harold and Joseph Marston served as pallbearers at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the funeral services of Miss Anna Griswold. Rites were conducted in the Price and Kiger funeral home by the Rev. Guy W. Simon. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Miss Griswold died Thursday in the Berrien County hospital. She leaves three cousins, Mrs. P.B. Williams, Ralph Ballard and Harry Ballard, Niles; a niece, Mrs. Russell Potter, Bronson, and a nephew, William Jamerson, formerly of Niles, but now living in California

Harlan M. Tolbert
June 25, 1879-Dec. 2, 1929

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, December 3, 1929, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

H.E.[sic] TOLBERT

Harlan M. Tolbert, 53, a resident of Niles continuously for 23 years, died last evening at 11:45 at 517 Superior street where he lived with his sister, Mrs. S.E. Gault. He had been in ill health and unable to work for several months. He was born in Robinson, Ky., on June 25, 1876. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. S.E. Gault and Mrs. Abe Harrod. A nephew, Roger Craig lives in Grand Rapids. The funeral plans are not completed but the services will be held under the auspices of Harrison lodge. The deceased was in the employe for a number of years about the store of C.M. Montague.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, December 5, 1929, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL H.M. TOLBERT

Funeral services for H.M. Tolbert will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the Troost and Augustine chapel, Harrison Lodge, Niles and the Shriners, of Benton Harbor will be in charge. Burial will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.

Andrew J. Pennell
Nov. 28, 1827-April 17, 1917

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, April 18, 1917, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

ANDREW J. PENNELL IS DEAD AT POKAGON
Was Former Resident of Niles--
Burial Will Occur Here

Andrew J. Pennell, a former well known resident of Niles, died at Pokagon last evening at 6:30 o'clock, after several weeks of illness. He was 89 years of age.

Mrs. Pennell was born in Vermont, Nov. 28, 1827. He came to Niles when a young man and from here went to Chicago, where for a number of years he served as a member of the police force in that city. Mr. Pennell was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted in the cavalry.

Mr. Pennell was twice married. His second wife, who was Mrs. Robinson of Niles, survives him. Mrs. Ed Phillips, of Pokagon is a step-daughrer of the deceased.

Rev. Wright will officiate. The body will be brought to Niles for interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 18, 1917, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Andrew J. Pennell died at his home in Pokagon last night. He was born Nov. 28, 1827, and was well known in Niles. Deceased is survived by a wife and daughter and the funeral services will be held in Pokagon tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Wright officiating. Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.