Smyrna times., 1905-03-01
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK
Mrs. R. H. Matlack of Wilmington Formerly
OF Smyrna Passes 0ut-Death of Mrs.
Addie Roe Formerly of CheswOId.

Mrs. R H. Matlack of Wilmington Formerly
Of Smyrna Passes 0ut-Death of Mrs.
Addie Roe Formerly of CheswOId.
The sad intelligence reached Smyrna
Friday of the death of Mrs. r. Il.
Matlack of Wilmington who for several
years was a resident of this town.
She had been in failing health for over
year and the past two months has
been a great sufferer. The end came
peacefully on Thursday evening and
she died triumphant death in the
Christian faith she had so long taught
and practiced in life. Mrs. Matlack
was one of the lovely christian women
of Wilmington Conference Her
whole life was given to her church in
doing missionary work. She was a
prominent worker and secretary of the
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
of this Conference, was the state
evangelist of the W. G. T.U. for years,
and was prominent in the church which
she dearly loved. Mrs. MatIack is the
widow of Rev. DR.. l.. G. Matlack
formerly pastor of Grace NJ. E. Church
and presiding elder of Wilmington
District, and is survived by one son
L.-C. Matlack of Philadelphia. She
was sister of the Rev. r. K. Stephen
son pastor of Scott NJ. E IChurch. Will
mingtOn, formerly of Smyrna. Mrs.
Matlack gave up her residence in
Smyrna twelve years ago and has been
residing with her brother. She leaves
many friends throughout the PENN
sula. Funeral services took place
Monday at Scott Parsonage aud was
largely attended. Her remains were
taken to Port Deposit for interment.
Mrs. Addie Roe Formerly of ChsswOId, Dead.
CHEswoLD, Feb. 28:-News of the
death of Mrs. Addie Roe, wife of Rev.
Robert Roe, former pastor for Ches-
void and Bethel charge, came to us
last Saturday and spread rapidly over
this town and community. Mrs. Roe
is SO well and favorably known here
for the ability in hich she cooperated
with her husband in his pastoral and
church work. there seems a profound
sorrow prevailing that her usefulness
should be cut off at comparatively q
young age and also much sympathy
has gone out for Rev. Roe In the great
loss he has sustained. Prayers were
offered at the services Sunday in his
behalf.
Prosperous Farmer Near Walkers Dead.
Mr.. Isaac Gardner a well-known and
prosperous farmer near Walkers
Schoolhouse passed away Thursday
aftera lingering illness in the 56 year
of his age. Deceased lived with his
brother William and together thew
have been carrying on large tract oi
land for several years. and have been
regarded among the most progressive
and well-to-do farmers in Thorough
fare Neck. For several months Mr.
Isaac Gardner has been in failing
health due to consumption and the enc
came peacefully on Thursday last
Deceased lost his wife about 10 years
ago and is only survived by hii
brother William. Funeral services
and interment took place at Bethe
near Wilmington Monday afternoon.
Sad and Untlmey Death of Mary Hazel.
KENToN, Feb. 2s:-Miss Marl
Hazel, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam B. Hazel a well-known farmer
near this town passed away Friday
afternoon at two o'clock after linger
ing illness in the 25th year of her age
She has been in failing health for q
year or more, having contracted {
heavy cold following an attack of tn,
measles which resulted in pulminary
trouble. She was one of the brigh
young ladies of this vicinity and was
held in high esteem by all who knew
her. Funeral services were held al
her late residence yesterday afternoon
interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery
Smyrna.