Frank Silvers's obituary, St Johns, Clinton County, Michigan

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FRANK SILVERS DIES TUESDAY AFTER FEW DAYS' ILLNESS

    Frank SILVERS, a St. Johns barber for the past 25 years, died Tuesday 
evening at the home of his sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan MCKEEBY on Clinton 
Ave., after a few days' illness of pneumonia.
    Frank SILVERS, son of Mrs. Sarah SILVERS, was born in Greenbush 52 years 
ago.  He attended the school for the mute in Flint for seven years and on 
returning to St. Johns, learned the barber trade.  Twenty-four years ago he was 
 united in marriage to Lydia MOWAT of St. Johns.  Three children were born, two 
of whom died in childhood.  Mrs. SILVERS passed away nine years ago.
    He leaves to mourn their loss his mother, one son Otto, and four sisters, 
Mrs. Anna PRATT of Ionia, Mrs. Nettie GRISWOLD of Midland, Mrs. Emma RICE of 
Greenbush and two brothers, Manning J. of Greenbush and Wm. T. of St. Johns.
    Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the home of his brother, 
Wm. T. SILVERS on McConnell St., and interment will be made in Mt. Rest 
cemetery.
    About three months ago his brother, Bert SILVERS passed away and also his 
sister, Mrs. Earl POST.  The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all.

Clinton Republican, Thursday, May 13, 1920, p.8., column 4.