Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
DR.. Theodore r. Wolf, State Chemist
Dies From Stroke of Paralysis
Death of DR.. Ezekiel Dawson.

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Wolf, of Newark, professor of chem
istry in Delaware College and State
chemist, which occurred on Tuesday
as the result of a stroke of paralv-
sis, removes not only one of the most
loyal friends Delaware College ever
had, but one of the foremost chemists
OF the country. The doctor had been
Ill week and there were alternating
hopes and fears for his recovery.
The funeral took place on Friday
morning with services at 10. 80 o'clock
IN the EpiscO pal Church at Newark.
Services were conducted by the Rev.
II. b. Phelps. Members of the.faculty
OF Delaware College were the pail
bearers. Interment was private in
Head of the Christiana Cemetery.
DIR. Wolf was born in Illinois and
after receiving his education in this
country went to Heidelberg, Ger
many, where he graduated with
honor. For thirty-eight years he had
been connected with Delaware Col
lege. Through it's ups and downs he
stuck to the institution, giving the
benefit of his widely-recognize
ability and his counsel. 1t was a
source of qualification 70 him too. to
see the college begin to advance and
to realize the splendid future it now
seems to have before it. Members
of the faculty of Delaware College.
residents of Newark, and the alumni
institution will miss Or. Wolf great
ly. He and DR.. George A. Harter
and Professor Frederic Robinson were
warm personal friends, a friendship
enhanced by years of association at
the college. Among the students
and graduates of old Delaware espec-
tally was DR.. Wolf popular. His
ability was unqnestioned, and his
statements were taken as authoritive
by the students who sat under him
He had an informal way in and out
OF the class room thatw on the high
regard of the pupils, and the alumni
never forgot Dr. Wolf. Besides his
widow he is survived by two sons
Robert B. Wolf and Theodore R.
Wolf, Jr.
Dr.. Ezekiel Dawson Died in Baltimore
DR.. Ezekiel Daw son, father of Mrs.
William Hudson, of this town. who
years ago was well-known and
prominent practitioner in this county
died in Baltimore Sunday morning
after lingering illness in his 8Oth
year. He has been in failing health
for some years. Deceased was born
near WoOdside, February 8, 1880, and
was a son of Greenbury and Marv
CSmith) Dawson. After a good public
school education he matriculated at
the medical department Of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania where he
graduated. He first started practice
at Berlin, Md. but later moved TO
Camden and thence to Frederick this
county where he spent a number of
years in practice. Generous to a
fault and ready always to lend help
ing hand he endeared himself to a
large circle Of friends who will re-
gret to learn of his death. Some
years ago he moved to Baltimore
where he had been making his home
since. DR.. Dawson was a staunch
Methodist and lead an exemplary
life. During the Civil War he was
surgeon in the Bird Delaware Regi-
ment and took part in a number of
conflicts. During the administration
OF Preident Harrison he was one of
the chiefs in the Treasury Depart
ment, which position he held for four
years. DR.. Dawson was three times
married. His first wife was Miss
Sarah Clark of Camden. She died
in 1870. The children who survived
this union are, Mrs. William D.
Hudson, near town; Mrs. L. S. Hop
klns OF Frederick and William Dawson
a prominent druggist Of Baltimore.
DR.. Dawson next married Miss Ruth
anna Coursey, daughter of Thomas B.
Coursey of Frederick. She died in
the fall of 1895. DR.. Dawson's third
and last marriage was to Mrs. Emma
VanLuven of Milford, who survives
him. The funeral was held from his
late residence 822 North Eutaw
Street, Baltimore, yesterday morning
and the remains were brought to
Barretts' Chapel near Frederick.
where short services were held and
interment was made yesterday after
noon.
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