Local Items: Byrne and Asimov Genealogy and Family Histories

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Title	Local Items
Date	21 Oct 1904
Date Viewed	14 May 2025
Page	1
Periodical	The Free Lance
Place	Hollister, CA USA
Source Type	Newspaper
URL	https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-free-lance-malvin-carmi-serles-obitu/172395841/
Source ID	S1614
Text	The funeral of M. C. Serles, whose death occurred at Santa Barbara, Sunday, Oct. 16th, was held from the family residence, Haydon street, Wednesday morning, under tho auspices of San Benito Lodge No. 06, A.O. U. W., of which he was a charter member. Mr. Serles bad been in poor health for some years. Some months ago he underwent an operation, which, though successful, failed to restore him to complete health. With the hope that a change of climate would prove beneficial, Mr. Serles, about two months ago went to Santa Barbara, but he gradually grew worse and last Sunday passed into a quiet alcep from which there was no awakening. Malvin C. Serles was a native of New York, aged 70 yeurs, 4 months and 8 days. He was a pioneer of Hollister coming here when the town wag a small village. He served two terms as a member of Board of Town Trustees and always took an active interest in public affairs. A man of strong character, he had decided opinions, which he fearlessly expressed. He was a highly respected, upright, honest citizen, an exemplary husband and A loving father.
Linked to Individuals: 1	SERLES, Malvin Carmi