The Devils Lake world., March 29, 1922,
Miller Funeral Held Friday
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Miles A. Miller of Crary, who was accidently killed on Thursday evening of last week where he fell into the celler at his home and broke his neck, and mention of which was made in the last issue of The World, was a man of many sterling qualities, and his death has cast a gloom over a large area in this section of the state where he was well known, and where he was held in the highest of esteem by everyone.
The deceased had been a resident of Crary for many years, having located there with the pioneers, and was for a time engaged in the farm Implement business of which he made a huge success. By his fair dealing and his jovial disposition he won the admiration of all, and his many customers soon learned that his word could be depended upon and insisted on doing business at his place in preference to all others. During the past few years he has been district representative for the Northwestern National Life Insurance Co., and here too was able to hold his own with the best agents in the state.
He was a member of the Devils Lake Lodge No. 1216 B.P.O.E., a member of the Devils Lake Council Knights of Columbus and also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America of Crary.
The deceased was born on Nov. 20, 1873 at Belle River, Minn, and grew to manhood and received his education in that city. In 1896 he was married to Mary Ritten of Belle River, Minn. Shortly after his marriage he moved to Crary, and made that city his home up to the time of his death.
In 1906 he was elected to the legislature of this state, and served one term with great credit to himself and the community which he represented.
Besides the sorrowing widow and a host of friends deceased leaves to mourn his death the folloowing children: Mrs. Frank Meddlemen of Omaha, Neb.; David, attending the University of North Dakota; and Steven, Florence Vivian and Eileen, all of whom have been making their home at Crary. In addition to this there are two brothers, James Miller of Lankin, N.
D.; and John Miller of Carlos, Minn.; and two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Rush of Carlos, Minn.; and Mrs. Mary Merickle of Riverside, Calif.
The funeral was held on Friday morning of last week from the Catholic Church at Crary, and was conducted by the Knights of Columbus of Devils Lake, the Rev. Father Churchill officiating. Quite a large number of people from Devils Lake attended the funeral in a body. Pall bearers were: Henry Rutten of Rohrville, Dr. Rutten, Herman Rutten, Louis M. Rutten of Minot, Fred Quinn, and Frank Saple of Grand Forks. The remains were interred at the catholic cemetery at Crary.
Hij is getrouwd met Mary E. Ritten.
Zij zijn getrouwd april 1896, hij was toen 22 jaar oud.
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