Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-11

Charles W. Kennedy of Rutledge,
Pa, formerly of this city, died at
Ocean Grove, N. j., yesterday week
and was buried Thursday at Mattewan,
n. j. He was about 90 years of age.
For several years while residing in
Wilmington he was chief clerk for the
Wilmington & Northern Railroad Co.
Later he engaged in the piano business
on Market street below Eighth, with
Edward Muhlhausen. He was a member
Of Eureka Lodge. No. 81 A. F. and
A. NJ, of this city.
George p. Prentiss, aged 25 years,
son Of James p. Prentiss, died Mon
| day afternoon at his home, sos Frank
| lin street. He was a native OF this city
and from early boyhood had been
prominent in athletic circles. He was
| one Of the most enthusiastic members
OF the Warren Club and for several
years played quarterback on the Warren
football team and for awhile was its
captain. He was considered one of the
best football players outside of the
ranks OF the great college teams. He
| was also fine ball player and made a
| good record as a pitcher. He played
with the Providence, Waterbury and
| Albany teams with distinction and last
year became member of the Boston
American League team, where he did
splendid work, but his health failed
and he returned home about month
ago. His death is mourned by large
circle of friends. The funeral took
place yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary A. Y. Robsrts, aged So years,
died at her home in spartansburg, Pa, on
| Monday night. Mrs. Roberts, whose hus-
band died several years ago, Is survived by
two sons, Joseph O. Roberts OF Norristown,
| Pa, and Jonathan B. Roberts OF this city.
| Funeral services will be held on Friday, and
| interment will he made in the Brandywine
Baptist cemetery, near Downingtown. Pt.
| Mrs. Elizabeth Black Groome, widow If
| Col. John e. Groome and daughter of the
late Judge james K. Black of Delaware, died
yesterday at her home in Elkton, Md.
| She was a native of New Castle, having
been born there in 1916. She was the mother
of the late Gov. Jaties B. Gruome OF Mary
land, who died recently at Elkton. Her three
daughters, Mrs. William NJ. knight of Bal
timore, Mrs. Albert Constable of Elkton and
| Mrs. John j. Black of New Castle, survive
her. Funeral sevices will be held at her late
residence at Elkton on Friday afternoon al
o'clock.
David O. Vail, aged II years. one of the
most prominent farmers in Dutch Neck
near Delaware City. who was a resident oil
that section for many years, died at his
home Monday after a brief illness. The
deceased was one of the most active men In
the State for his years until few Gays ago
Arrangements shave been made for thu
funeral to take place on Wednesday after
noon. Interment will be made in Hickory
Grove. Undertaken William NJ. House.
holder of Delaware City, who has charge oil
the funeral arrangements, went to Ihiladel
phia Monday morning to notify relatives.
James L. Smith, master carpenter anG
hridgebuilder of the Philadelphia, Whining
ton q Baltimore Railroad Co., died sud
denly at his residence, 10i East Eighth
street, Sunday night. He had been visiting hi
hrother-in- law, Lewis Zebley, at AZ Eas
Fourth street, In the early part OF the even
ing. as was his custom, nnd while theTl
enjoyed eating some pears. When he wen
homo shortly after y O'Clock, he cnrrhet
some pears for his daughter Elisha. Whil'
hs and Miss Smith were eating the pears
he suddenly fell forward in his chair, from
an attack of heart disease. City Treasure
Seth H. Feaster, a neighbor, hurried in II
do what he could, and Drs. John z. Vale
and Joseph r, Pyle, the family physician
were called. MIR. Smith was dead when tn
physicians arrived. Mr.. Smith was born II
Baltimore about B3 years ago. As you'll
he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co. in ls5s, starting as water DO.
in the bridge gang which worked under tn
supervision OF his uncle, James H. Smith
He rose step by step until he became tn
master carpenter and bridgebuilder. He va
an expert in his line and his superiors values
his opinions. He was a widower and leave
nine grown children who are Wilfori
, Smith, Mrs. Eleanor Guyer, Mrs. Isabe
| Green, Miss Annie Smith, Mrs. Mabe
! Johnson and Miss Elsie Smith of this city
! Mrs. Matilda Wilson and Mrs, Adelaid
Butler of Philadelphia, and Sanford Smit
of ClRymont. Mr.. Smith was a member o
Lafayette Lodge, Ancient, Free and accepts
Masons.