Charles Edward Horner
Dec. 11, 1889-Nov. 2, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 2, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Charles Horner, a well known Niles young man, died this afternoon at 1:15 o'clock at his home on Howard street, after two weeks' illness with influenza and pneumonia.
    Mr. Horner was born in Niles, Dec. 11, 1889, and had spent his entire life here.  On May 30, 1909, he was married to Miss Mabel Wright of South Bend who, with one daughter, Maxine, aged 4 years, survive him.  Besides his wife and daughter, the young man is survived by his father Reuben Horner, and by six sisters and two brothers.  The sisters and brothers are Mrs. Margaret Hipshier, Mrs. Elizabeth Bidwell, Mrs. Emma Worvey, Mrs. Ruby Felhauer, Miss Claudine Horner, Everett and Clarence Horner, all of Niles, and Mrs. Lucille Deditch of Laporte. His mother died on Sept. 24, 1915.
    The young man had been employed at the Kawneer and was a faithful, energetic employe and popular with his fellow workmen as well as with a wide circle of friends throughout the city who mourn his death.
    Fraternally he was identified with the Niles camp, M.W.A.
    The funeral arrangements were not made today.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 2, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    The death of Charles Horner, which occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, Howard street, after a two weeks illness with pneumonia, came as a shock to his many friends in this city.
    Deceased was born Dec. 11, 1889 in this city and was married to Miss Mable Wright of South Bend, May 30, 1909.
    Besides his wife and daughter, Maxine, he is survived by his father, Reuben Horner, and six sisters and two brothers, all of this city.  Mr. Horner's mother passed away three years ago.
    Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, November 4, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Private funeral services for Charles Edward Horner were held Tuesday afternoon from the residence, 510 Howard street. Rev. Saffran conducted the services. Many beautiful flowers were an evidence of the high esteem in which the young man was held.  Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery. Reverend and Mrs. Saffran sang at the committal service.

    Private funeral services for the late Charles Horner will be conducted from the residence, 510 Howard street, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. Paul Saffran, pastor of St. John's church, will officiate. Interment will take place at Silver Brook cemetery.

Elizabeth Montgomery
Aug. 7, 1870 - Feb. 25, 1958

 Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, February 26, 1958. page 2, col. 4

Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery, 87, of 726 North Fourth Street, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday in Pawating Hospital here where she had been a patient since Feb. 6.  She had been in poor health for some time. 

Mrs. Montgomery was born Aug. 7, 1870 in Princeton, Ind., and came to this community three years ago from Chicago to make her home.  Surviving are:  three daughters, Mrs. Bess Williamson, of Niles, Mrs. Florence Gerulas, of Glendora, Calif., and Mrs. Mabel Wilcox, of Chicago; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pifer Funeral Home here with the Rev. L. George Beacock, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home.”

(Family member added additional note: "As a note of interest, her parents were Francis Marion Throne and Harriet Keith.  She was married to Hugh Montgomery on 4 July 1889 in Gibson County, Indiana.")

 

Edward Fink
Oct. 22, 1896-Oct. 2, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, October 2, 1918, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library


    Another star in the city's service flag has turned to gold in the death of Edward Fink, who died this morning at Gettysburg, Pa., a victim of the Spanish influenza. Word was received last evening that the young man was seriously ill. The telegram announcing his death was received at noon.
    The erlatives[sic] have advised the officer who sent the message to ship the body to Niles for burial.
    Edward would have been 22 years of age had he lived until the 22d of this month. He was born in Niles and had practically spent his entire life here until he entered military service. He went to Camp Custer on Aug. 28, and two weeks later he was transferred to Gettysburgh to enter the tank service, his naturally inventive and ingenious turn of mind, which had indicated a promising career since his early youth, rendering him of special value in this line of work. He was enthused with his work and his letters home expressed his pleasure at being transferred to this kind of service.
    Last June he was united in marriage to Leota Stratton, who resides at 1206 Oak street.  Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. George Fink, of Yankee street, and by three brothers--Elba, Charles and George--all of Niles.
    The young man was well known through the community and the announcement of his death is mourned by many.



    Military funeral services for Edward Fink, who died at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa., a victim of Spanish influenza, were held Sunday afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. George Fink. The body reached Niles Saturday evening and was accompanied here by Sergeant Brown of Camp Colt.  Rev. A.W. Lyons of the First Baptist church conducted the services. A quartet comprising Mrs. Verne Hinkle, Miss Hamilton, Messrs. Martin and Ruckle, sang.  Members of the state constabulary stationed in Niles as guards, acted as pallbearers.  The body was laid to rest at Silver Brook cemtery[sic] amid a wealth of beautiful flowers, as the taps were sounded and a volley of shots were fired.  A large concourse of friends gathered at the home and at the cemetery to pay their last respects to the well known young soldier.
    Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Romy and Mrs. Barbara Romy of Fort Wayne, Ind., were among those from out of the city who attended the funeral.

Mrs. Sherman (Ruth Ausmus) Frizzell
September 2, 1893-November 1, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 2, 1918, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library


    The death of Mrs. Sherman Frizzell, which occurred Friday afternoon at 4:35 o'clock at her home on North Fifth street, brought sorrow to a large circle of friends of the well known and highly estimable young woman.  Mrs. Frizzell became ill with influenza about a week ago and few days ago pneumonia developed which resulted in her death.
    Mrs. Frizzell, whose maiden name was Ruth Ausmus, was born in Niles Sept. 2, 1893, and had spent her entire life here. She was married in Niles on March 4, 1914, to Sherman Frizzell, who is a brakeman in the employ of the Michigan Central Railway Co.  About two years ago they purchased the bungalow built by Guy Whelan on North Fifth street and where they have since resided.
    Mrs. Frizzell is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. August Ausmus, of North Eleventh street; four brothers, Charles C. and George F. Ausmus of North Twelfth street and Ralph Ausmus of North Eleventh street, Niles, and John Ausmus of Kalamazoo, and by two sisters, Mrs. David Evick, Cass street, and Mrs. Edward Punderson, 1329 North Eleventh street.  The father of the deceased died four years ago.
    The deceased was a member of Niles hive, No. 39.
    The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence.  Rev. P.G. Saffran of St.John's church will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 2, 1918,  page 1, col 4, microfilm Niles District Library


    Mrs. S.E. Frizzell died at her home, North Fifth street, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, following an illness of a week with influenza which developed into pneumonia.  Her condition became much worse Thursday and all efforts of her physician to save her life were fruitless.
    Before her marriage Mrs. Frizzell was known as Miss Ruth Ausmus, and was born in this city Sept. 18, 1893.
    Five years ago, March 4, 1913, she married S.E. Frizzell of this city.
    Besides her husband she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Kate Ausmus, four brothers, Charles C., George F. and Ralph Ausmus, of this city and John of Kalamazoo, and two sisters, Mrs. Ed. Punderson and Mrs. David Evick of Niles.
    To pluck the life of one so young, manifest great sorrow not only in family circles, but to the community at large.
    Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock form the residence.  Rev. Paul Saffran will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.


    Funeral services for Mrs. S.E. Frizzell were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, North Fifth street.  Rev. Paul  Saffran officiated.  Burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Lee Cornwell Bothwell
Sept. 1, 1890-November 2, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, November 4, 1918, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library


    Lee Cornwell Bothwell, aged 28 years, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 1211 Phoenix street, after two weeks' illness from influenza.
    Mr. Bothwell was born in Indiana Sept. 1, 1890. About a year and a half ago he moved to Niles and took a position at the Kawneer as a machinist and was highly regarded as an employe and among his associates.
    The deceased is survived by his wife, whose maiden name ws Adaline Longenecker, by four little children--Lucille, aged 6 years; Leota, aged 4 years; Kenneth, aged 3 years, and Fern, 8 months old--by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bothwell of Three Rivers and by the following brothers and sisters: Harry, Frank, Prentis, Mrs. Dan Langton and Miss Annette Bothwell, all of Three Rivers.
    The parents and the brothers and sistsers of the deceaed, also Mrs. Bothwell's father, Charles Longenecker, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Longenecker, Carl Longenecker, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Gilder and Miss Mabel Longenecker, all of Three Rivers, brothers and sisters of Mrs. Bothwell, were in attendance upon the funeral services which were held this afternoon from the residence.  Rev. E.G. Lewis, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating.  Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.
    Much sympathy for the bereaved family is felt by the large circle of friends the family has made since coming to Niles.
    Lucille and Leota, the older children of the family are both ill with influenza.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, November 4, 1918, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Lee A.[sic] Bothwell, aged 28 years, died saturday night at his home, Phoenix street, after a two weeks illness of Bright's disease.
    Mr. Bothwell was born in Three Rivers, Sept. 1, 1890.
    Besides his wife and four small children he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bothwell of Three Rivers.
    The young man had been employed at the Kawneer and was popular with his fellow workmen.
    Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence, Dr. E.G. Lewis officiating. Burial took place in Silver Brook cemetery.

Harold Wedel
May 22, 1909-Nov. 12, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, November 13, 1918, page 1, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library


    Sorrow was brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Wedel, 1315 North Eleventh street, last evening when Harold, the eldest of their six children, died at 9 o'clock after about two weeks' illness from liver trouble which, with other complications, developed from influenza. The other children and Mrs. Wedel have all been sick, but are now improving except Bernice, whose condition shows little improvement.
    Harold was born at Glenwood, in 1908. When he was four years old the family moved to Niles.  He was a bright little fellow and popular with his schoolmates at the Eagle Street school.  Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters and two brothers, who are Wilhelmina, Gertrude, Walter, Bernice and George.
    The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the H.E. Price chapel.  Burial will be at Silver Brook cemetery.
    Mr. Wedel, the child's father, is a Michigan Central section foreman.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, November 13, 1918, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library


    Harold Wedel, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Wedel, 1315 North Eleventh street, died last night after about two weeks illness with pneumonia following influenza. The mother and five other children are recovering from influenza.
    Harold was born May 22, 1909, in Glenwood, Mich., and moved to his city with his parents when he was four years old.  Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters and two brothers.
    Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from H.E. Price's chapel. Rev. Paul Saffran will officiate.  Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Sun, Friday, November 15, 1918, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for Harold Wedel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wedel, were conducted this afternoon from the H.E. Price chapel by Rev. P.G. Saffran. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 15, 1918, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Funeral services for the late Harold Wedel, were held this afternoon from Price's chapel. Rev. Paul Saffran officiated. Burial took place in Silver brook cemetery.