JOHN B. MILLER (d. 1907)
WAS EARLY DAY NEWSPAPER MAN
John B. Miller Dead, in Chicago, Owned Tribune in This City.
John B. Miller associated with the early newspaper history of Manitowoc as one
of the editors of the Manitowoc Tribune which was among the first enterprises
of the county, died at Chicago on Sunday and the body will arrive here Wednesday
for burial. The body is expected to arrive on the noon train and the funeral
cortege will form at the depot and go direct to Evergreen cemetery where the
remains will be consigned to his last resting place in the family lot. Mr. Miller
was about 68 years of age, is survived by a widow, an adopted daughter, a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Miss May Smith, a niece, and Ira Smith, a nephew, all
of this city. A brother and sister, Henry Miller and Mrs. Emily Olsen, both of
Chicago, also mourn his death.
The decedent will be remembered by the old settlers of the city and county,
especially through his connection with the early newspaper history of Manitowoc
county. He, together with Edward Borcherdt, assumed the ownership of the Tribune
by purchasing the same from Fred Borcherdt at the time the latter became consul
to Leghorn Ithly?, the two conducting the business for several years when Mr.
Miller disposed of his interest to his partner and then moved to Chicago.
John B. Miller was born in Copenhagen Denmark, coming to this country in his youth,
locating at Memphis Tenn., where he was married. For several years after he left
Manitowoc he was associated in business with Gray Clark Engel company, a binder
twine manufacturing company, Chicago, removing to River Forest, Ill., and later
to Oak Park last fall, where the demise occurred from Bright’s disease. At the
time of the family’s removal to Oak Park it was the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Miller
to come to this city but they could not find a suitable residence. The deceased was
a man very much respected in this city and one who made many friends by his upright
and just conduct both in business and family life. Never having been blessed with
children, the couple took into their home an adopted daughter, Miss Sophia Jensen
who has made her home with the couple since her childhood and who will be among
the mourners at the funeral. In addition, Mrs. W. H. Bates, a sister-in-law of the
decedent will come from Memphis to attend the last rites.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 10, 1907 P. 1
WAS EARLY DAY NEWSPAPER MAN
John B. Miller Dead, in Chicago, Owned Tribune in This City.
John B. Miller associated with the early newspaper history of Manitowoc as one
of the editors of the Manitowoc Tribune which was among the first enterprises
of the county, died at Chicago on Sunday and the body will arrive here Wednesday
for burial. The body is expected to arrive on the noon train and the funeral
cortege will form at the depot and go direct to Evergreen cemetery where the
remains will be consigned to his last resting place in the family lot. Mr. Miller
was about 68 years of age, is survived by a widow, an adopted daughter, a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Miss May Smith, a niece, and Ira Smith, a nephew, all
of this city. A brother and sister, Henry Miller and Mrs. Emily Olsen, both of
Chicago, also mourn his death.
The decedent will be remembered by the old settlers of the city and county,
especially through his connection with the early newspaper history of Manitowoc
county. He, together with Edward Borcherdt, assumed the ownership of the Tribune
by purchasing the same from Fred Borcherdt at the time the latter became consul
to Leghorn Ithly?, the two conducting the business for several years when Mr.
Miller disposed of his interest to his partner and then moved to Chicago.
John B. Miller was born in Copenhagen Denmark, coming to this country in his youth,
locating at Memphis Tenn., where he was married. For several years after he left
Manitowoc he was associated in business with Gray Clark Engel company, a binder
twine manufacturing company, Chicago, removing to River Forest, Ill., and later
to Oak Park last fall, where the demise occurred from Bright’s disease. At the
time of the family’s removal to Oak Park it was the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Miller
to come to this city but they could not find a suitable residence. The deceased was
a man very much respected in this city and one who made many friends by his upright
and just conduct both in business and family life. Never having been blessed with
children, the couple took into their home an adopted daughter, Miss Sophia Jensen
who has made her home with the couple since her childhood and who will be among
the mourners at the funeral. In addition, Mrs. W. H. Bates, a sister-in-law of the
decedent will come from Memphis to attend the last rites.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 10, 1907 P. 1
JOHN B. MILLER (d. 1907)
WAS EARLY DAY NEWSPAPER MAN
John B. Miller Dead, in Chicago, Owned Tribune in This City.
John B. Miller associated with the early newspaper history of Manitowoc as one
of the editors of the Manitowoc Tribune which was among the first enterprises
of the county, died at Chicago on Sunday and the body will arrive here Wednesday
for burial. The body is expected to arrive on the noon train and the funeral
cortege will form at the depot and go direct to Evergreen cemetery where the
remains will be consigned to his last resting place in the family lot. Mr. Miller
was about 68 years of age, is survived by a widow, an adopted daughter, a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Miss May Smith, a niece, and Ira Smith, a nephew, all
of this city. A brother and sister, Henry Miller and Mrs. Emily Olsen, both of
Chicago, also mourn his death.
The decedent will be remembered by the old settlers of the city and county,
especially through his connection with the early newspaper history of Manitowoc
county. He, together with Edward Borcherdt, assumed the ownership of the Tribune
by purchasing the same from Fred Borcherdt at the time the latter became consul
to Leghorn Ithly?, the two conducting the business for several years when Mr.
Miller disposed of his interest to his partner and then moved to Chicago.
John B. Miller was born in Copenhagen Denmark, coming to this country in his youth,
locating at Memphis Tenn., where he was married. For several years after he left
Manitowoc he was associated in business with Gray Clark Engel company, a binder
twine manufacturing company, Chicago, removing to River Forest, Ill., and later
to Oak Park last fall, where the demise occurred from Bright’s disease. At the
time of the family’s removal to Oak Park it was the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Miller
to come to this city but they could not find a suitable residence. The deceased was
a man very much respected in this city and one who made many friends by his upright
and just conduct both in business and family life. Never having been blessed with
children, the couple took into their home an adopted daughter, Miss Sophia Jensen
who has made her home with the couple since her childhood and who will be among
the mourners at the funeral. In addition, Mrs. W. H. Bates, a sister-in-law of the
decedent will come from Memphis to attend the last rites.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 10, 1907 P. 1
WAS EARLY DAY NEWSPAPER MAN
John B. Miller Dead, in Chicago, Owned Tribune in This City.
John B. Miller associated with the early newspaper history of Manitowoc as one
of the editors of the Manitowoc Tribune which was among the first enterprises
of the county, died at Chicago on Sunday and the body will arrive here Wednesday
for burial. The body is expected to arrive on the noon train and the funeral
cortege will form at the depot and go direct to Evergreen cemetery where the
remains will be consigned to his last resting place in the family lot. Mr. Miller
was about 68 years of age, is survived by a widow, an adopted daughter, a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Miss May Smith, a niece, and Ira Smith, a nephew, all
of this city. A brother and sister, Henry Miller and Mrs. Emily Olsen, both of
Chicago, also mourn his death.
The decedent will be remembered by the old settlers of the city and county,
especially through his connection with the early newspaper history of Manitowoc
county. He, together with Edward Borcherdt, assumed the ownership of the Tribune
by purchasing the same from Fred Borcherdt at the time the latter became consul
to Leghorn Ithly?, the two conducting the business for several years when Mr.
Miller disposed of his interest to his partner and then moved to Chicago.
John B. Miller was born in Copenhagen Denmark, coming to this country in his youth,
locating at Memphis Tenn., where he was married. For several years after he left
Manitowoc he was associated in business with Gray Clark Engel company, a binder
twine manufacturing company, Chicago, removing to River Forest, Ill., and later
to Oak Park last fall, where the demise occurred from Bright’s disease. At the
time of the family’s removal to Oak Park it was the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Miller
to come to this city but they could not find a suitable residence. The deceased was
a man very much respected in this city and one who made many friends by his upright
and just conduct both in business and family life. Never having been blessed with
children, the couple took into their home an adopted daughter, Miss Sophia Jensen
who has made her home with the couple since her childhood and who will be among
the mourners at the funeral. In addition, Mrs. W. H. Bates, a sister-in-law of the
decedent will come from Memphis to attend the last rites.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 10, 1907 P. 1
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