Frank Perry Bacon
Dec. 23, 1920
Frank P. Bacon Dies Suddenly.
Death came almost without warning to Frank P. Bacon, 701 Grant Street last evening about 8 o’clock. Mr. Bacon in his youth performed juggling eats and in time became an accomplished juggler. Last evening after partaking of his supper, he went into a bed room adjoining the living room and starting the music box he was engaged in a juggling east with Indian bells, when suddenly his wife who was observing him from the living room, saw him stop the machine and then she saw him fall backwards on the bed, died. Neighbors summoned by Mr. Bacon applied restoratives until the physician arrived but the doctors stated tat death had been instantaneous from a sudden attack of heart disease. Mr. Bacon not having been strong since he had a severe attack of influenza last winter.
Frank P. Bacon was born in Connction, IN. Had he lived until be 65, next, he would have been 58 years of age. With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bacon, he came to Niles when he was a child of but three years and had always since resided here. He had for years engaged in the painting and paper hanging business and by reason of good workmanship, built up and excellent business. His father died two years ago last April and his mother died on Nov. 1 of that year, their deaths removing two of Niles highly respected pioneer residents. Mr. Bacon is survived by a devoted wife, who maiden name was Ida Cook. Mr. Bacon possessed a genial, wholesome nature which made many friends for him among the older residents but he was a particular favorite with the children of the neighborhood and to whom he was affectionately known as the “Uncle Bo.” He loved the children and they reciprocated his affection in no small measure and many a children heart.
The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the house. Rev. Harold Holf will officiate. Burial will occur in Silverbrook Cemetery.