Louis Walter
July 22, 1870-Sept. 12, 1916
Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, September 12, 1916, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
FOUND DEAD ON TRACKS
Louis Walters, a young man well known about the city, died alone on the siding of the Big Four tracks at the foot of Bond street hill this afternoon and his body was found by a stranger who happened to be walking along the tracks. Chief of police Francis was at once notified and he ordered the body brought to the Price morgue.
Mr. Walters had been dead less than an hour when found. About 2 o'clock he visited the men working at the paper mill and asked for a job. There was none open for him and he continued his way down the Big Four tracks. He was subject to epileptic fits and it is thought that he was the victim of an attack which claimed his life.
Deceased was 35 or 40 years of age and unmarried. He worked at odd jobs about the city and has resided here most all his life. No inquest was held as Chief Francis, in view of Mr. Walters' affliction deemed it unnecessary.
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, September 12, 1916, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
LOUIS WALTERS FOUND DEAD
Body Was Discovered Near the Old Chapin Paper Mills, Where He Was Employed for Many Years
Louis Walters was found dead along the Big Four side tracks near the river bridge at the paper mills this afternoon.
The body was lying in a path between two strings of freight cars. His face was buried in the sand. He was subject to epileptic spells and it is thought while in one of these, he fell on his face and smothered.
Mr. Walters was about 54 years of age and single. His only relatives are two brothers, Edward and Chris. He made his home with the latter at 810 N. Third street.
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, September 13, 1916, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
The funeral service for the late Louis Walters, who was found dead yesterday afternoon along the Big Four tracks, near the river bridge at the paper mills, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o;clock from the home of his brother, Chris Walters in Third street. The services will be private. Rev. F. Rahn will officiate.