Timothy J. Skilton, of this city, died at Willard State hospital at 8 o'clock last night, aged about 80 years. The remains were brought to this city last night and taken to the home of the deceased, in South Main street. Mr. Skilton was taken to the hospital only last week. He had been in declining health for over five years. The cause of death was naresis. The deceased was engaged in the hardware business here for nearly 50 years. He came here from Lichfield, Mass., in 1865, and engaged in the hardware business with his brother, R. M. Skilton. The latter remained here about seven years. The business was continued by T. J. Skilton up to the time of his illness. Two years ago the business was sold to W. J. Barron. The Skilton hardware store had been in the same block in Exchange street for over 50 years, up to a month ago, when Mr. Barron removed to the Prouty building in Seneca street. The deceased is survived by a wife, residing here, and by two brothers, R. M. Skilton of Chicago, and Otis Skilton of Rochester. The funeral will take place from First Presbyterian church at 3:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Published: Geneva Daily Times
March 25, 1902
Published: Geneva Daily Times
March 25, 1902
Timothy J. Skilton, of this city, died at Willard State hospital at 8 o'clock last night, aged about 80 years. The remains were brought to this city last night and taken to the home of the deceased, in South Main street. Mr. Skilton was taken to the hospital only last week. He had been in declining health for over five years. The cause of death was naresis. The deceased was engaged in the hardware business here for nearly 50 years. He came here from Lichfield, Mass., in 1865, and engaged in the hardware business with his brother, R. M. Skilton. The latter remained here about seven years. The business was continued by T. J. Skilton up to the time of his illness. Two years ago the business was sold to W. J. Barron. The Skilton hardware store had been in the same block in Exchange street for over 50 years, up to a month ago, when Mr. Barron removed to the Prouty building in Seneca street. The deceased is survived by a wife, residing here, and by two brothers, R. M. Skilton of Chicago, and Otis Skilton of Rochester. The funeral will take place from First Presbyterian church at 3:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Published: Geneva Daily Times
March 25, 1902
Published: Geneva Daily Times
March 25, 1902
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