George Beyer
Aug. 16, 1855-April 17, 1917

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, April 17, 1917, page 1, col. 7 & 8, microfilm Niles District Library

AGED SECTION HAND MET A TRAGIC DEATH
George Beyrer, Who Had Been In Employ of the Michigan Central for Half a Century is Killed by Train.

George Beyrer, a well-known Michigan Central section foreman, was almost instantly killed this morning about 6:45 o'clock when a freight car struck the hand car on which he was riding and he was thrown under the wheels of the train.  He lived but a few minutes after being taken from under the car wheels. The accident occurred in the east end of the yards known as the cross switch.

On the hand car with Mr. Beyrer were three other men, Ernest Fisher, Herman Schmidt and an Italian. These men jumpped and all escaped injury, but Byrer in making an effort to save the hand car was thrwon under the wheels of the way car.

Mr. Beyrer was enroute to the depot to receive orders for the day when the fatal accident occurred. He was going west on the east bound track to avoid a passenger train.

Mr. Beyrer was in a dying condition when taken from under the car wheels by fellow workmen and was removed to the baggage room, where his death occurred a few minutes after the accident.

The body was terribly mangled.  The left leg was cut off below the knee and a deep gash was cut in the head and he was otherwsie mutilated.

The body was removed from the baggage room to the Price undertaking rooms to await the arrival of relatives from out of the city who were expected this afternoon.

Mr. Beyrer was born in Germany, but came to Niles when a child. He was about 63 years of age. He had been almost a life-long employe of the Michigan Central railroad company, entering the service as a section hand and later was made section boss. He was the oldest section boss in the company's employ.

Mr. Beyrer resided alone at his home on North Twelfth street since the death of his wife about three years ago. Their only child died about 10 years ago.

Three sisters survive. One is Mrs. George Krantz, of Kensignton, Ill. and the other two, one is Mrs. Dittmar . .[illegible]. .

Mr. Beyrer was a member of St. John's church, of the German Workingmen's Benevolent association and of the Woodmen of the World.

The funeral arrangments have not been made pending the arrival of relatives.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, April 17, 1917, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

SECTION FOREMAN KILLED TODAY
GEORGE BEYERS HIT BY FREIGHT TRAIN THIS A.M.

VICTIM OF ACCIDENT STUCK TO HAND CAR BUT THE OTHER MEMBERS OF SECTION GANG JUMPED BEFORE CRASH CAME AND ACTION SAVED THEIR LIVES

Failure to jump from the hand card on which he was riding cost George Beyers, a Michigan Central section foreman, his life early this morning when a freight backed down upon him in the local yards.

Foreman Beyers and a gang of men were about to start out for the day's work on the hand car when the freight bore down upon them. All of the men scrambled to a place of safety with the exception of Mr. Beyers who stuck to his post and when the train came he was hurled from the track sustaining injuries which brought almost instnat death.

The skull was ripped open and badly fractured and one mark caused by a blow on the temple, was undoubtedly the cause of death. The left leg was mangled and torn and almost severed from the body and the victim also suffered internal injuries.

The body was cared for by the section men and as there were several eye witnesses to the accident which cost Mr. Beyers his life, no inquest was held. It was not deemed necessary. The remains were conveyed to the Price undertaking establishment and this afternoon, removed to the home of the deceased, north Twelfth street.

Deceased has two sisters, residing in Kensington, Ill., and is an uncle of Fire chief Volkhardt of this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, and it is probable that they will be held from the residence. Mr. Beyers had been in the emply of the railroad company for over a score fo years and was a valued employe of the road.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 18, 1917, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for the late George Beyers will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence in Twelfth street. Rev. Rahn will officiate.

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 19, 1917, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral servcies for George Beyers were held this afternoon from the residence, 1313 north Twelfth street, Rev. Rahn Officiating.

Mary Beyer
March 17, 1883-November 7, 1896

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, November 11, 1896, page 5, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Miss Mary Beyer, daughter of George Beyer, died at her home in the German settlement, Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock, aged 14 years. Funeral services will be held at the German church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Augusta Wilhemina Beyer
June 13, 1854-Jan. 13, 1914

Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, January 13, 1914, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH OF MRS. BEYERS
Born in Germany. Had Lived in NIles since 1881

Mrs. George Beyers, age 59[sic] years, passed away at 11:50 today at her home 1312 north Twelfth street, after a prolonged illness from a complication of diseases.

Mrs. Beyers was born in Germany. She came to Niles in 1881 and had since resided here.  Her marriage to mr. Beyers occurred in Niles. They were the parents of one daughter, Marie, who died 17 years ago.

Beside the husband, one sister, Mrs. W.A. Knott, 1303 Lake street, survives.

Mrs. Beyers was a most estimable lady and many firens mourn her death. She was a member of St. John's church and active in the work of the Ladies Aid society until ill health prevented.

The funeral arrangements have not been made.

Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 13, 1914, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH CAME TO MRS. GEO. BEYER AT NOON TODAY
Born in Germany--Resided in Niles Since 1881, Coming Here With Her Sister

Death came to Mrs. George Beyer this morning at 11:50 o'clock, relieving her of many months of illness and pain,  She had suffered from abscesses but was most patient.

She was born in Germany 59 years ago last June 13, coming to Niles with her sister, Mrs. W.A. Knott, in 1881.  On Dec. 19, 1882, she was united in marriage to George Beyer, who was also born in the old country, although they met in Niles.  One daughter was born to them but she passed away about 17 years ago. She is survived by the husband and sister, Mrs. Knott, residing in Lake street.

There are many firends to regret the loss of this lady. She was always kind and charitable and endeared herself to her neighbors and acquaintances. She was an active worker in St. John's church and the Aid society, and will be missed in these circles.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

NB: Death record gives date of birth and age as 69 years, 7 months.

Emily Griswold
1823/1824--Feb. 11, 1848

Niles Republican, Saturday, February 12, 1848, page 3, col.4, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATHS

Died suddenly, in this village, at half past 8 o'clock last evening, Mrs. EMILY, wife of Benjamin Griswold, aged 24 years.

The funeral will take place to-morrow, at half past 10 o'clock at the Presbyterian church.

See on these ruby lips the trembling breath.
These cheeks now fading at the blast of death;
Cold is the breast which warme'd the world before,
And those love darting eyes must roll no more.

She's gone! forever gone! the king of terrors
Lays his rude hands upon her lovely limbs,
And blasts her beauties with his icy breath.

Eber Griswold
1780/1781-Sept. 27, 1842

Niles Republican, Saturday, October 1, 1842, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED--Very suddenly on 27th September last, by a fit of apoplexy, Mr. EBER GRISWOLD, aged 61 years.

Mrs. Mary Beyrer
1842-Dec. 4, 1929

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

DEATH OF MRS. MARY BEYRER

Mrs. Mary Beyrer, 87, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.O. Timmons, at Sister Lakes, Tuesday.  She leaves three daughters, Miss Florence Beyrer, of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Fred Linsennier, of Buchanan, and Mrs. A.O. Timmons, of Sister Lakes.  The funeral will be held at the Timmons home Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial will be at Silver Brook cemetery in Niles.