Smyrna times., 1909-08-18
DEATH RECORD o6 THE WEEK.
John Wilkinson, 90 Years, Dies After
Long Illness. - Mrs. John Arm
strong Dead.-Other Deaths.

AhuISuay AFTERNOON at 5. 81 o CLOCK at
the residence of his daughter, Mrs.
Lizzie Howard, after lingering ILL
ness. Deceased was born in Ireland
and came to this country about forty
years ago, where he has resided since.
His wife, who had been his companion
for sixty years, died last March. Her
death had depressing effect upon
him and his decline in health from
that time had been rapid. He was
a member of the Presbyterian Church
and was highly esteemed. He is sur
vived by the following children: John
Wilkinson, Philadelphia; Mrs. Lizzie
Howard, Smyrna; Mrs. Mary Risden,
Philadelphia; Mrs. Annie Wilkinson,
Philadelphia; and Mrs. j. B. Wright,
near Clayton. Funeral services were
held at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Howard, Sunday evening at
seven O'Clock, in charge of Rev. W.
E. Matthews, of Smyrna Circuit, and
the next morning his remains were
taken to Philadelphia and inferred in
the family lot in Westminster Gene
terry by those of his wife.
Thomas Hurn Dies in Midde:own.
Thomas E. Hurn, of Middletown,
well-known in Smyrna, died suddenly
at his home at 5 O'Clock, Monday
afternoon. Mr.. Hurn had not been
we'll for weeks, but was thought
to be better. He had been to
to the Office and returned home,
dying just after reaching the house.
Mr.. Hurn was horn on February 4,
1927 and has lived in Middletown more
than 67 years. He was the only man
/ living in town, who lived there when
the Delaware railroad was built in
1855-1856. Mr.. Hurn claimed Ito be
the oldest Odd Fellow In the State,
having joined the local lodge in 1848.
He was also a member of Union Lodge
No. 5, A. F., A. M. In politics he
was a Republican and was tax collec-
tor FOR the hundred at one time. A
regular attendant of St. Anne's P. E.
Church a member of the church choir.
familiar figure on the streets, and
a friend to all. Mr.. Hurn will be
/ greatly missed. A widow, who was
] Miss Catharine Gealy. and one daugh-
ter, Miss Eliza R. Hurn, survive him,
also a granddaughter and several great
I grandaughters. Another daughter.
] Mr.. Richard L. Price, died some
years ago and son, Frank, died in
/ early manhood
Mrs. Carrie Phillips Armstrong Dead.
Mrs. Carrie Phillips Armstrong,
wife of John Armstrong, died in
Brooklyn, N. Y. Sunday, after
lingering illness. She had been an
invalid most all her life and a patient
sufferer. Deceased vas the daughter
of the late William Phillips, of this
town, and up to within a short time
! o. her marriage, had spent all her
life in Smyrna. She was member
of the M. E. Church and led a con-
sistent life. Her unkimely death is
deeply mourned by her large circle
of friends. Her remains were brought
to Smyrna, Monday, and funeral SER
vices were held at the home of the
Misses Armstrong, on Mt. Vernon
Street, yesterday afternoon, in charge
of Rev. W. E. Matthews, pastor of
Smyrna Circuit. Interment was at
Odd Fellows Cemetery. Deceased is
/ survived by her husband who is en-
! ployed by the Edison Electric Company
at Brooklyn.
John M. Sapp, of Brenford, Dead.
News reached Smyrna before noon
today of the death of John M. Sapp,
a prominent farmer Of near Bren-
ford. Deceased was a brother of
Thomas j. Sapp of this town. He
had been sick only about a week.
Deceased was born and raised in the
vicinity of Millington and came to
this section about twenty years ago.
Besides his widow, he leaves ten or
twelve children, all grown. Five of
his sons are well-known farmers of
this vicinity-Thomas, Walter, John,
Alday and Alonza.
William Wilson Of psVersDead.e
William Wilson, of Dover. one of
the leaders in Richardson and Robbins
| hiO hacking indY1atrv apd favorabIx,
known to many in Smyrna, died Satur-
day morning about $50 O'Clock after
a long and wasting illness. He made
his home with his sister, Miss Ella
Wilson, on Bradford street, and Miss
Wilson remained with him through
all his last illness. William Wilson,
a son of James P. Wilson a we'll
known farmer between Smyrna and
| novar waa a mon Of uufand;d hro;oaec