Smyrna times., 1905-07-05
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK
Edward Farrell one Of Smyrna's Best Known
Citizens Dies After Lingering IIInes-Sud-
den Death Of Miss Mary E. Savin.

oldest and best known citizens. passed
away about 1.30 o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon after lingering illness in the
77th year of his age. The immediate
cause of his death was another stroke
of paralysis, the fourth he had received
in little over year. The first stroke
year ago last February rendered him
in helpless condition but he recovered !
sufficiently to be about again until last |
April when he received second stroke. |
About two months ago he suffered a |
third stroke, since which time he had |
been in critical condition until the
end came on Saturday. The passing
out of Mr.. Farrell removes one of
Smyrna's most prominent men. He
was son of the late John and Lydia
(Rickards) Farrell and was born on
what is known now as "the Voshell
farm" near Severson's Church on Oc-
tober the 25th 1928. At an early age,
he was apprenticed to Mr.. Henry Van
Gasken of this town brother of the late
John VanGasken where he learned the
trade of carpentering. Upon serving
his full time, he decided to try his for
tune west and left in 1851 for San
Francisco, California, sailing from
Philadelphia around Cape Horn.
A Novel incident Of the Civil War.
He worked at his trade in California
until the Civil War broke out and then
came east to Shamokin, Pa, where he
married Miss Rachel VanGasken,
daughter Of Mr.. Henry VanGasken his
former employer. The latter had in
the meantime moved from Smyrna and
taken mp residence in Philadelphia.
After the wedding Mr.. Farrell left with
his bride for California and one of the
incidents of their trip, which was taken
by boat was that they we're held pris-
oners by,a rebel man of-war for several
days. AS captives they made the best
of the situation and became very
friendly with the officers and were al
lowed special favors. When released,
they continued their Journey to San
Francisco. In the latter city Mr.. Far
; rell soon became prominent and sue
cessful contractor and builder an6
amassed considerable money. In 1885,
he decided to retire and come east
again that he might be nearer hi
brother John Farrell who was in de
clining health. After he had closed
out his business and sold his property
: he moved his family to Smyrna. Hi
i brother only lived about year and sf
l. ter his.death, Mr.. Farrell decided tc
+ go west again and leaving his famil.
: in Smyrna entered upon another busi
D. ness venture IN Santa Cruze which b
Q conducted until summoned home b.
the illness aud death of his wifi
y which occurred on April 16. 1895
5 Three children survive this union, Mr
9 John Farrell and Mrs. l.. o. Waller
!. Philadelphia; and Mr.. Herbert Farrel
of San Francisco, California.
! Went West Again But Soon Returned.
n After the death of his wife Mr.. Far'I
5 returned west again, but only for 81
Ia while when be came back to Smg L
s. where he has lived ever since. III
es September the Goth, 1899, he maj $e
?. Miss Sarah t. Mitchell daughter o Ftt
late James W. Mitchell of this t5wl
who survives him. Mr.. Farrell
.. most active life was spent in the we
where he was prominent in most ever
:" circle, especially in Masonicf frate
. mites. In this secret order Be was
h. 30 degree Mason and Knight Templ
ne and took the highest honogs Obtain
at able in this country. WheE he move
ng to Smyrna he identified hi sSelf wit
,r. Harmony Lodge No. 13, Az. and !
tie M. He was also a msmber of S
d. Peters Church, much of lhe time b
Ily ing a member of the VIeitry. Funer
er services took place MoiDiay afternoo
to services being held at st. Petel
3 a Church at one O'Clock in charge
dy Rev. G. Valerie Gilrsath assisted
ia, Rev. W. H. Croft Interment to-
he place at Odd Fellows Cemetery. II
Lr remains were inferred with Masor
Ell honors under the direction Of Harmon
ed Lodge No. 13, A. F. and A. M.
Sudden Death Of Miss Mary Etia Savlu.
!. The community was shocked eal
Monday morning by the announ'
tx rnent that Miss Mary Eta Savin, one
our best known women, had pass
the away the Sunday night previous, FRI
INV a sudden attack of Reart failure. Eal
md in the evening ship was out on
IN porch chatting With her friendsi in
} in usual good natured way. Betwe
and eight and nine O'Clock she was son
-ec- what distressed by indigestion but
Ten, physician gave her some medicine
r. relieve her. She retired shortly af
% - ,soIook in annarauklw her ue