L.C. Page
Died October 14, 1933


    A coroner's jury this morning exonerated P.C. Stradley, R.R. 6, South Bend, in the death of L.C. Page, 44, Niles, killed instantly at 7 o'clock Saturday evening when he walked into the path of Stradley's car at the intersection of US-31 and Fort St. Joseph avenue.
    Stradley was the only witness at the inquest held at the Rutherford Funeral home by Justice Robert Roebeck, who acted in the capacity of coroner. Stradley said he was driving into Niles at about 40 miles an hour, and had just swung into the north bound inner traffic lane to pass a truck ahead of his car when Page walked into his path.
    The victim was carried 150 feet on the fender of Stradley's car.  Stradley said he did not stop sooner because he feared the victim might be jarred off the fender upon the pavement.  Finding Page dead when the car was stopped, Stradley carried him off the pavement and summoned the police, who in turn summoned Justice Roebeck.  The body was removed to the Rutherford Funeral home.
    Stradley said it was apparent that Page did not see his car approaching and walked past the truck, which held the outer lane, without thought of danger.  He apparently did not see the Stradley car at all before it struck him.  Stradley said he saw the side of  Page's face in the light from the truck headlight, but that Page did not turn his head toward his car. Page was attempting to cross the four lane highway from the east side.
    Authorities were unable to locate any close relatives of the dead man today.
He is known to have been married and divorced and to have one child by his former wife, who is reported to have remarried.  Where she is living now is not known. Charles Strong, a cousin, was located at Terre Haute, Ind., but said he was financially unable to take charge of the burial.
    Page had moved only Friday from 604 North Second street to a house on Fort St. Joseph avenue a short distance east of the super-highway.  He was believed to have been going to the neighborhood grocery on the west side of the highway.
    Members of the coroner's jury were Harold Tomlinson, Leland Hamilton, Glenn West, Charles Heady, Orin Davis and Brayton Yaw.  The jury deliberated only a few minutes before rendering a verdict finding death was due to an unavoidable accident.

(Source:  Niles Daily Star, Monday, Oct. 16, 1933, page 1, col 6, microfilm Niles District Library)

Frank E. Cole
July 13, 1874-April 12, 1950

Frank E. Cole, 75

    Frank E. Cole, 75, of 1223 1/2 South Eleventh street, died of a heart attack shortly after 7 p.m.  Wednesday at the Pentacostal[sic] church on Fort street.
    Cole was born July 13, 1874, in Allegany,[sic] Pa., and came here in 1914 from Superior, Wis.  He worked at the Simplicity Pattern company and had retired.
    Surviving are two sons, Robert E. and Frank E., Jr., both of Niles; two daughters, Mrs. John Hunt and Mrs. Gertrude Mose, both of Moline, Ill.; two brothers, George and Claude, both of Niles; three half-brothers, Charles Dash and Ralph Dash, both of Niles and Roy Dash of Frederick, Wis.,; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
    Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where the Rev. Charles Johnson, of the Pentacostal church, will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m .Saturday.  Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 13, 1950, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)

Fred H. Cox, Jr.
December 30, 1949-April 13, 1950

    Fred Hadley Cox, Jr., three-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cox, rural route one, died at 5:58 a.m. today in Pawating hospital after an illness of six days.
    Surviving, in addition to the parents, are a sister, Darlene May, and a brother, Duane Delose, both at home.  The child was born Dec. 30, 1949, in Niles.
    Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday by  the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 13, 1950, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)

Everette M. Bowling
March 3, 1902-June 5, 1978

    BUCHANAN--Everette M. Bowling, 76, of Rt., Two, Box 627, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
    A retired employee of Kennedy Motors, Mr. Bowling was born March 3, 1902 in Three Rivers and had lived his lifetime in the area.
    On April 7, 1928 in Plymouth, Ind., he married Opal Hydon, who survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Robert of Berrien Springs and William of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Yvette) Toll of Buchanan; a sister, Mrs. Alta Gould of Cloverdale, Mich.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    He was a member of the Buchanan Moose Lodge.
    Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Swem Chapel of the Swem-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Snow of the Faith United Methodist Church of Buchanan officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
    Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the Berrien County Cancer Service.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, June 6, 1978, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library)

    Niles--George Eugene Bartlett, 65, of 1722 River Bluff, died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, following an illness of two weeks.
    Mr. Bartlett was a plate puller at the Simplicity Pattern Co., and was born May 24, 1913 in Niles Township.  He lived in the area most of his life.
    A veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II, he married Ella F. Farabee on June 15, 1940 in Mishawaka, Ind., She survives.
    Also surviving is a brother, Carl R. of St. Louis, Mo.
    He was a member of the VFW Post 360 and Eagles Lodge 2083, both of Mishawaka.
    Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Pifer Chapel of the Swem-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. William Fuerstenau of the First Presbyterian Church officiating.  Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
    Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

(Source: Niles Daily Star, Thursday, June 1, 1978, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)

Mrs. E.B. Ives
Almira Louisa (Brooks) Ives
May 6, 1833-January 14, 1916


    Mrs. Almira Ives, widow of Edwin B. Ives, for many years a prominent photographer of Niles, passed away shortly after midnight last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred C. Schmidt on South Third street, where she has been ill since last October.  The cause of death was hardening of the arteries.
    Almira Louisa Brooks was born May 6, 1833 in Buffalo, N.Y. She was married May 5, 1853, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Edwin B. Ives, who died March 18, 1906.
    Mr. and Mrs. Ives moved from Hillsdale, Mich., to Niles in October, 1864.
    Mrs. Ives is survived by three children, L.O. Ives of Montana; Mrs. F.C. Schmidt of Niles and Mrs. Leonide Keating of Chicago; also by nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    The death of Mrs. Ives removes a highly respected pioneer resident of Niles.
    The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Schmidt.  The service will be private.  (Source: Niles Daily Sun, Friday, January 14, 1916, page 1, col. 4-5, microfilm Niles District Library)


    One of Niles' dear old ladies succumbed this morning. With the passing of Mrs. E.B. Ives the city feels a real personal loss.  To her the passing of years meant only new opportunities of friendship and life never became a burden to her.  She always retained a joyful spirit and the proud, queenly courtesy of her youth.  Much of her time was spent in the out of doors, as long as her health permitted, but her condition for the past several months has caused much concern to her relatives and friends, who feared the worst.  Passersby in Third and Sycamore street will miss the kindly face at the window, which was a kindly countenance, indicative of a peaceful nature and loving heart.
    Almira Louisa Brooks was born in Buffalo, N.Y, May 6, 1833.  In May of 1853, the fifth day, she wedded Edwin Burke Ives, of Ashtabula, Ohio, the couple a little later making their home in Hillsdale, Mich. They moved to Niles in October, 1864, and this city had since been her home, more than half a century.
    On March 18, 1906, her husband passed away, leaving her in the twilight of her life to travel the way alone, without the support upon which she had been accustomed to lean for more than 50 years.  In the declining years she took much comfort in the three children, L.C. Ives, of Montana, Mrs. Leonide Keating of Chicago, and Mrs. Fred C. Schmidt of This city.  The frequent visits of these dear ones were always eagerly awaited and she loved nothing better than to have her children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren around her.
    Besides the two daughters and one son, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive, for whom no other can take her place in their lives.  The last services for Mrs. Ives will be held Sunday afternoon and they will be private. The body will be laid to rest beside that of the departed husband.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, January 14, 1915, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)