Smyrna times., 1905-04-05
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK
John SeVersOn, an Aged and Respected Far.
mer OF Near BrenfOrd Dies From Stroke
OF Paralysis-Mrs. Jane Janvier, Dead.

Saturday after a short illness in the
77th year of his age. His death was
due to severe stroke of paralysis
which he received the Tuesday pre-
vious, which completely affected his
right side and rendered him uncon-
scious. The death of John Severson
removes from the activities of life one
of the old landmarks of that vicinity.
He was the son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathaniel Severson and was
born and raised and spent his entire
life near Brenford, where he was pro-
gressive farmer, and a useful citizen.
Born in 1928 he received a common
school education, the best of that time
at the Big Oak School and then turned
his attention to farming, first assisting
his father and then branching out for
himself. He purchased a farm near
Brenford and continued to make it his
home the rest of his life. He was
good farmer and knew how to make
his crops pay. While a Democrat, he
never sought or held office, preferring
to give his attention to his large farm.
In religion he was a staunch Metho-
dist and early associated himself with
the old Farrows Meeting House which
afterward became Bethel Church. He
continued an active and useful mem
bership nearly his entire life. While
stunning all appearances at show or
ostentation, his friends always knew
where to place him. He was always
to be depended upon and was found on
the right side of all good and moral
questions. Deceased was married
twice, his first wife being Miss Precilla
Reese, daughter of the late Mr..
Mrs. John P. Reese, of near town
She died year or so after their mar
riage. Of this union there were two
children, Mrs. Thomas Hall now liv-
ing in Philadelphia, and Alvan who
died nearly twenty-five years ago. His
second wife was Miss Emma Barcus,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Barcus of near Leipsic, who
survives him with four children:
Mrs. Sadie Hammond, Miss Edith
Severson, of Philadelphia; Miss
Ida Severson, and William Severson.
who lived at home. Funeral services
were held at his late residence near
Brenford, Monday afternoon at o'elck
and was largely attended. Rev. A.
W. Goodhand, pastor of Bethel and
Cheswold, conducted the services.
A large cortege followed the remains
to its last resting place in Bethel
Church Cemetery.
John R. Wilson Drops Dead in His Store.
John +. Wilson, one of Smyrna's
well-known citizens died suddenly last
evening about 7.3O o'clock from an
acute attack of indigestion which af,
fected his heart. He had been com.
planning day or two from Indigestion
and was getting better but he ate
heartily at supper last evening and re-
turned to his place of business at J..
W. Jones & Cos store. About $50
O'Clock he was taken with severe at
tact of acute Indigestion His physi
clan was summoned and it was thoug ht
he was we'll over the attack when al.
most without warning his heart be-
came affected and he died without a
struggle. His remains were taken in
charge by W. A. FAIRIES & Son, under.
takers, and the sad intelligence was
dispatched to his wife and daughter
who live in Philadelphia The de-
ceased was in his 74th year and had
been in business In Smyrna the
greater part of his life. He came here
before the war from Havre-de. Grace,
Md. and was the chief clerk of Col.
Wilmer who before he was made
Provost Marshal did large grain
business in this town. Mr.. Wilson
afterwards became the agent for Rus.
sci Coe in the phosphate business
which he continued for many years.
For time he was in the lumber bust.
ness and other enterprises. OF recent
years he has been at the store of J. w.
Jones & Co. where he bought and
handled grain and assisted the Messrs.
Jones in their poultry and fur bust
ness. His wife, who was Miss Eliza.
beth Coverdale, survives him with
three daughters, Miss Clara Wilson
Miss Katherine Wilson who lived in
! Philadelphia; and Mrs. James s
Wheeler who resides at Salem, N. j
Funeral services will be held to-mor
row afternoon at two o'clock from tn,
residence of w. A. FAIRIES and inter
msnt will take place. at Glenwoot
Cemetery.
+ Mrs. Jane S. Janyier Passes Awsy.
Mrs. Jane s. Janvier sister-in-lav
Of Mrs. Mary l.. Boyd of this tow