Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Knowles, Harley Allen 1907
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The Ionia Weekly Standard, Friday, July 26, 1907

The funeral of Fireman Harley Allen Knowles was held at Collins at 2 p.m. 
Monday.  The Rev. Fistler of the Baptist church of Portland officiated.  His 
text was “Ye know not what day; Ye know not what hour.”  His sermon was 
fitting the occasion, and the points which he brought out were touching.  The 
church was packed to its utmost capacity, many having to remain outside.  The 
floral tributes were elaborate, the coffin and rostrum being buried with them.

Deceased was born in Crawford Co. Michigan, April 10, 1883.  He was a graduate 
of Portland High school in 1901.  In 1904 he accepted employment as fireman on 
the Pere Marquette R.R., and remained as such until the sad accident at Salem 
Saturday July 20.

Harley was honest and conscientious in all his undertakings and had the 
respect of all by whom he was known.  His cheerful face, frank disposition and 
loving nature made him a friend to all.  He leaves a father, mother and 
sister, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. 

Deceased was a member of Ionia lodge No. 431 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen 
and Enginemen, and carried $580 insurance, his mother being the beneficiary.  
The above named lodge performed the late sad rites.  The interment was in 
Portland cemetery.  The pallbearers were V. B. Wheaton and J. D. West 
representing the fireman; and Frank Jenkens and Richard Crittenden of 
Portland, Lyman Crane and Don Barker of Collins, classmates.

The floral tributes embraced set pieces from Lee Alvord, engineer of wrecked 
train; from M. W.A. of Collins; B. of L. F., Ionia; and many others.  There 
was a large attendance of mourning friends from Ionia, besides those from the 
vicinity of the parental home.


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