A Michigan Pioneer Died At South Lyon

Rev. Sylvester Calkins died Tuesday morning at his home in South Lyon, aged 84 years. He was one of the pioneers of Michigan, having moved here with his parents when about 12 years old. He entered the ministry of the Methodist church and for years was an itinerant preacher and at one time presiding eider. He retired from the ministry about 35 years ago and settled at South Lyon, where he engaged in the business of florist. For a number of years he supplied the Methodist church at Emery, only ceasing when declining years made it necessary. Rev. Calkins was an uncle of E. E. Calkins, of this city.

The funeral services were held at South Lyon this afternoon at 2 o'clock.