Smyrna times., 1905-08-09
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK.
Mrs. Martha A. Sltheus, wife of William H.
Sithens-Mr. Robert W. CoIIins-Mrs.
William FOuraker and Others.

William FOuraker and Others.
Mrs. Martha A. Sithens of this town
wife of William H. Sithens the we'll
known steamboat engineer died at her
home on west Commerce street Thurs
day morning at nine o'clock after a
weeks illness from double pneumonia.
She had been in impaired health for
about five weeks but pneumonia was
not developed until week before her
death. The passing out of Mrs.
Sithens was the first break in the
family circle. The deceased, who was
formerly Miss Martha A. Clark of
Ingleside, Nd, had been living in
Smyrna nearly all her life. She came
to Smyrna in her girlhood days and
thlrty-seven years ago was united in
marriage to Mr.. William H. Sithens
who shortly after became the engineer
ofthe old steamer Pierpont. Mr.. Sithens
followed the steamboat business in
this town for many years, and since he
left the Transportation Company has
been engineering on the Nellie a
steamboat plying between Bridgeton,
N. j. and Philadelphia. The deceased
kept up the home in Smyrna and has
made for her husband and children a
most devoted wife and mother. AL
ways industrious, cheerful and happy
of disposition, she made the home a
most tender tie, the precious memory
of which will linger long with those
who have been left to mourn her de-
parture. Early in life she gave her
heart to God and for thirty-seven years
has been afaithful and consistent menu
ber of Asbury M. E. Church. She is
survived by her husband and two
children: Mrs. Harry Mattiford of
Chester, Pa, and Miss Alice Sithens
who lived at home. Funeral services
were held at her late residence at two
O'Clock Monday afternoon and inter-
ment took place at Glenwood Gene
terry, Rev. Albert Chandler officiating.
Mrs. VIM. Foraker Of Woodland Beach Dead
Mrs. Lulu Foraker wife of William
Foraker of Woodland Beach died on
Thursday after a lingering illness il
the 3Oth year of her age. Deceased
was formerly Miss Lulu Slaughter
. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. james
Slaughter of White Hall Neck and wai
well and popularly known by a larg,
circle of friends. When taken il
about six weeks ago, she was moved
from their cottage at Woodland BeacE
to the home of her parents in White
Hall Neck where she could get bettel
care and attention, but her condition
grew worse and incurable. She ha(
only been married about three year.
and is survived by her husband fo
whom there is much sympathy. Fun
eral services were held at the home o
her parents near Leipsic and inter
ment took place at Odd Fellows Gene
: terry Monday afternoon.
Robert Wilson Collins Dies 10 California.
: Robert Wilson Collins, nephew O
Mrs. Geo. D. Collins and Mr.. P. P
Collins of this town, died in Californi
on Wednesday. Deceased was tn
oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. George "
Collins of st. Jones Neck and wa
thirty-eight years of age. For a nun
:, ber of years he was associated with hi
uncle, John p. Wilson, in the con
I. mission business in Philadelphia, an
:. on account of failing health he sougt
!, southern California several years agr
and resided at Riverside a few mile
: from Pasadena. His wife who wa
formerly Miss Gertrude Hecker, sui
wives him with too little children. H
!. untimely death just at time whe
's life and his business prospects SCENE
- to be so bright, is deeply deplored h
a large circle of relatives and friend
The remains were brought east and il
tered at Smyrna. Services at IL
N home of Geo. d. Collins on Mt. Vel
. non Street, yesterday morning at TO-;
y and interment at Gleenwood Cemeter
JOuu LOtu EutmStty VI NuCbHOtu Ucdu.
.. CHEswoLD, Aug. 9:-The death
~ John Lord of Wilmington last wet
+ came as a shock to his many frien,
oi of our town and community thoue
% they were apprised of some impairmel
y of his health. Mr.. Lord formerly W
VI identified with community west
OF Obaawold now known aa stWiIavs
ns There he possessed a fine farm al
sy was also carpenter of some not
~ He made himself interested in 1
s' matters that he thought were good
d. his community. Especially was he q
as tive in church matters. About TWEEN
~ years ago he moved with his family
u- Wilmington. He was aged 67 years.
"a Death Of Little Benjamin Hazel Richards