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Note: The Sterling Gazette March 20, 1903 After Many Years of Suffering and Afflicted Man Succumbs to the Fell Destroyer
Silas Mann, for many years a resident of this city, passed away Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at his home in the east end of this city, his death being due to the grip and rheumatism. Of the latter disease he had been a sufferer for twenty-seven years and during that time he was unable to secure relief. He contracted a severe cold several weeks ago and the complications caused his death. The funeral services will be held at the family home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The remains will be laid to rest in the Riverside cemetery. Silas Mann was born in Bucks county, Pa., April 27, 1844. He remained in that country until thirty-three years ago, when he moved to this city, where he has since resided. He was married to Mary Miles in this city Oct. 26, 1871. To this union on child was born, Joseph, who survives. He also leaves his wife and two sisters, Mr(s). John Allen (Ahlum) and Mrs. Singmaster of Pennsylvania, both having been notified of his death. Mr. Mann's parents died a number of years ago. During the long years that he suffered with rheumatism, he bore his lot without complaint. He had a wide circle of friends who grieve over his departure and extend to the grief stricken family their heartfelt sympathy in the hour of sorrow. While young Mr. Mann unified with the Presbyterian church and lived a true, honest life, always desiring to do good unto others.
The Sterling Gazette 21 March 1903
FUNERAL OF SILAS MANN Ceremony Will be Held at Late Home on Nineteenth Avenue at 3 o'clock
The funeral of Silas Mann will be held this afternoon at his late home at 111 Nineteenth avenue at 3 o `clock. Rev. E. Lee Fleck will preach the funeral sermon. There will be no music and because of the home being small the services will be brief. The following old friends and neighbors of Mr. Mann acted as pall bearers: A.A. Williams, Andrew Cass, David Betts, S.T. Mangan, F.A. Belt and E. J. Mangan The Sterling Standard March 20, 1903
THE DEATH OF SILAS MANN Respected Citizen of the First Ward Passes Away Thursday Afternoon
Silas Mann died at his home in the First ward near the cemetery at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The cause of death was a combination of grip (sic) and rheumatism. He has been afflicted with rheumatism for the past twenty-seven years and has been an intense sufferer of late years. A few weeks ago he caught a severe cold which turned into grip and he rapidly grew worse until the end came. The funeral will be held at his home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be made in Riverside cemetery. Silas Mann was born in Bucks County(,) Pennsylvania April 27, 1844. He grew up and spent the days of his young manhood in his native country. He was married to Miss Mary Miles October 26, 1871, to which union one child was born. About thirty years ago the deceased came to Sterling to reside, and has made this city his home ever since. He has been engaged in several kinds of business during his abode in Sterling, and was always industrious. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and son Joseph of this city. His parents died a number of years ago. When a young man he identified himself with the Presbyterian church. He was not a member of any society in recent years. The deceased was a hard working, industrious man, a kind father and a loving husband, and commanded the respect of all who knew him through his honesty and uprightness. His death is mourned by a large number of friends in this city.
The Sterling Standard March 21, 1903 FUNERAL OF SILAS MANN Remains Were Laid to Rest in Riverside Cemetery This Afternoon
The funeral services over the remains of Silas Mann were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the late residence in the east end of the city. the attendance of relatives and friends was large. The Rev. E. Lee Fleck had charge of the ceremony and preached a splendid funeral sermon. Members of the church choir sang hymns of an appropriate nature. The floral tributes from sorrowing relatives and friends were very beautiful. After the services at the house the burial ceremony was performed and the remains were consigned to the last resting place in Riverside cemetery, the following friends and neighbors acting as pall bearers: A. A. Williams, Andrew Cass, David Betts, Samuel Mangan, F. A. Belt and E.J. Mangan.
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