Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
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SMYRNA, Jan. 26.-'rhis community was
quite surprised yesterday by the death of
Samuel TAYLOR, one of Smyrna's leading
citizens. He died late Thursday night
from congestion of the lungs at his resi-
dence, on Main street. Mr.. TAYLOR hos
been on the decline for several years and
suffered considerably with a chronic case
OF asthma. Deceased was a junior MEM
Der OF the firm of George w. & s. Taylor,
manufacturers of agricultural mplements,
a large industry which thrived here from
the time OF the war until their failure
several years ago. They were the inven-
tors of the Little Diamond Sulky Cultiva-
tor. which had a tremendous run for a
while, and did an immense business. The
failure was great blow to Mr.. Taylor. but
shortly after he went into the mercantile
business. A complication of diseases
broke his health down, and from then
until his death he has been on the rapid
decline. He was in his 56th year. Sir.
Taylor was man of sterling character,
and honest and square in all his busness
dealings. For years he was an active
member of the Town Council: Besides
being faithful member of the NJ. II.
Church, he was an active worker in the
cause of Christianity.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church held supper at
Cars ice cream saloon Thursday evening
which netted them $3.50. The proceeds
will be used for procuring carpet for the
Sunday-school room.
. At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Philadelphia g. smyrna
Transportation Co., the following directors
were elected for 1895: John IL. Hoffecker,
A. l.. Hudson, ST., A. ". Jardine V. q.
Walker and j. r. Stats. The directors
thereupon reelected John H. HofTeGker,
President, and A. II. Jardine, Secretary
and Treasurer.
SMYRNA, Jan. 29.--Edward Il. Sayles, a
millwright, who has been in this vicinity
for several months, is lying critically i'll ut
the Delaware House with a severe case Of
pneumonia. He has been employed put
ting in the improved roller system at Hop
kins mill, near Clayton, and Malcom's
mill, near Brenford. Since the death Of j.
v. Malcolm, q month or more ago, no was
engaged in instructing his son in the art
of working the new rollers No one knows
who he is, or where ne is from, as he is
without friends or money. As soon US the
case was known about town the Kings
Daughters, an estimable organization of
ladies, took the sick patient in charge and
are giving him every attention. DR.. Ash
craft has charge of the case and he has
but very little hopes Of his recovery. The
Kings Daughters have procured the ser
vices of trained nurse and everything is
being done for his comfort. In the mean
time an effort is being made to find the
whereabouts of his family as no clue can
be found from letters in his possession
Several stations have been telegraphed to
and now it Is thought that his relatives
may be traced TO West Virginia.
Pastor Stensle announces that nearly
enough conference homes have been pro-
cured, and with the exception of few
matters to straighten out, the people Of
Smyrna are ready for conference. Never
before in his experience or observation,
have conference homes been so easily
placed, and he complimented the commit.
tee upon their earnest and effective work.
This committee, including the pastor as
| chairman, is as follows: John Fl. Hot
fecker, Joseph Smthers, J. w. Denney
and w. II. Baggs and Mrs. John II. Hof-
| fecker, Mrs. Joseph Smithers, Mrs. ]. w.
Clifton, Mrs. Laura Temple, Mrs. NJ J..
| Bewley, Mrs. Annie Cummins, Mrs.
Joseph Il. Williams and Mrs. James z.
| Hoffecker.
The 'colored gentlemen" of this town.
assisted by club of Philadelphia, will
| give their flair ones dance at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, East street. Thursday night.
| Invitations have been sent out. special
| orchestra music has been engaged and the
| affair announced as strictly full dress"
| There will be Il number of colored debut
| ants that evening and each one will strive
to be 1.-THE belle of the ball.