Mr. Duncan L. Niven died this morning about 7 o’clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. C.M. Niven, here. Mr. Niven had been in declining health for several years, and had been confined to his bed with a complication of diseases for about two months. It had been recognized for some time that there was no hope for his recovery.
The remains will be carried to Morven this afternoon, and the funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Morven Presbyterian church. The interment will be with Masonic ceremonies.
Mr. Niven, born Aug. 17th, 1874, was a member of one of the best known families of the Morven section, being a son of the late John Niven and of Mrs. Rachel Henry Niven. His is survived by his wife, who was Miss Ina Horne of Wadesboro; by one brother, Mr. J.W. Niven of Morven, and by six sisters, Miss Lilly Niven, Mesdames M.T. Davis, H.H. Robinson and H.G. Huntley of Morven; C.M. Niven of Wadesboro; C.C. Bowman of Richmond, Va.
Mr. Niven had an excellent position with the Coast Line until his health failed several years ago. He was a good citizen with a genial disposition, maintaining his good spirits in spite of the suffering of his last years. He was a member of the Morven Presbyterian church, and had been a deacon for a number of years.
From the editorial page of the Messenger and Intelligencer, Wadesboro, N.C., May 15, 1924; R.B. Boylin, editor
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