James Elmer Carpenter
Feb. 22, 1868-March 9, 1952

Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 10, 1952, Page 2. col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

James Elmer Carpenter, of rural route six, died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday in the Grand Rapids home of a son, Orsie Carpenter, where he had been visiting.

Also surviving are a son, Milford, of Niles; about 25 grandchildren, and one-half-brother, Alvie Carpenter, of Niles. He was born on Feb. 22, 1868, in Howard township, Cass county, and had lived all his lifelife in this community.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m Tuesday by the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe, Presbyterian pastor. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

 

Howard E. Carpenter
Jan. 1, 1888-December 24, 1916

Death on the Rail is fate of Niles Boy who left here Saturday.

Chief Francis Notified by Deputy Coroner yesterday, Remains to arrive here this afternoon.

Yesterday, Deputy coroner Buhland of Hobart, Ind., phoned Chief Francis that he was in the possession of the body of Howard E . Carpenter, a young man who has been killed, presumably on the Michigan Central railroad, and requested that his relatives be notified. Chief Francis investigated immediately and learned that the deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Carpenter, of this place and that he had been sent to Hobart Saturday to relieve the track pan tender. The young man’s father who has charge of the Michigan Central pumping station in Front Street was notified and he and one of his sons left for Hobart.

Dr. Buhland the corner who, by the way, formerly resided here gave no particulars concerning the way in which the young man was killed.

Howard E. Carpenter was 28 years old, and leaves a father and mother; two sisters, Mrs. John Shoop of Day street and Miss Louise Carpenter and two brothers, Carl and Harvey of this place to mourn his tragic death.

The body arrived here over the Michigan Central this afternoon, and was taken to the Shoop home. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Later: it has been learned that Mr. Carpenter was killed by a South Shore Interurban Car between Gary and East Gary, although there is considerable mystery connected with the case.

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Harvey Earl Carpenter
May 28, 1885-Feb. 6, 1955

Harvey Earl Carpenter, 69, died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at his home 627 James Street, after a seven month illness.

He was born May 28, 1885 in Fulton county, Ind., had lived in Niles 51 years and been employed as a plasterer.

He married Ruth Hartman, May 25, 1911 in Rochester, Ind. She survives.

Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Chikar of Claremount, Calif.; five grandchildren; three brothers, Wilbur and Ray Carpenter of Niles and Arthur Carpenter of Tucson, Ariz.

Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral Home where the Rev. Clarence Pederson will conduct services at 2 pm. Tuesday. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.

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Harvey Carpenter
Aug. 28, 1898-July 28, 1920

Harvey Carpenter, age 21 years, died today at 12:30 O’clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Carpenter in Vernon Heights. The young man had been afflicted with tuberculosis for about three years. When last employed he was at the R. M. East laundry. He was born in Howard Township, Cass County, but had practically spent his entire life in Niles, having come here when he was but two years old. He was well known in Niles and many friends had hoped he would be able on combat with illness that cause his untimely death.

Besides his parents, Mr. Carpenter is survived by a brother, Carl, and two sisters, Mrs. Alma Shook and Mrs. Louise Moneysmith of Niles.

The funeral arrangements have not been complete.

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Frank P. Carpenter
June 21, 1878-January 20, 1951

Frank P. Carpenter, 72, 940 North Fifth Street, died at 2:20 a.m. today in Pawating hospital. He had been ill one year. Carpenter was born in Disko, Ind., on June 21, 1878. He came to Niles from Rochester, Ind., 31 years ago and was a city employee for 25 years.

Surviving are his wife, Cora; daughter, Mrs. Theodore Helt; and a son, Doyle , both of Niles; four brothers, Wilbur, Ray and Earl, all of Niles; and Arthur of Tucson, Ariz., four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Kiger Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. L. George Beacock will officiate. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

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Evelyn L. Carpenter
June 22, 1911-December 9, 1970

The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, December 10, 1970, page 2, col. 3-4

NILES – Mrs. Evelyn L. Carpenter, 59, of 54 N. State St., died at 5:14 p.m. Wednesday in Pawating Hospital, after an illness of two days.

Born June 22, 1911, in Elgin, Ill., Mrs. Carpenter had lived her for 49 years, coming from Elgin. On May 5, 1928 she married Lloyd S. Carpenter who survives.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Carpenter is survived by two son, Donald of Elkhart and Dennis of Niles; four daughters, Mrs. Ray Frehauf of Portage, Mrs. Larry Barr and Mrs. Robert Mitchell, both of Niles, and Mrs. John Hartman of Edwardsburg; her father, Joseph Price of Whittier, Calif., and 16 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Pifer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Orin Bailey of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home.