Smyrna times., 1911-11-15
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK

Or. X. Hirons Clifton, Smyrna's Wei
Known Dentist Passes Away After
Short llIness-Mrs. j. w. Jones
DR.. Robert Hirons Clifton. Smvr.
mas well'known dentist and one OF
the most prominent of the younger
professional men of the State, died
at about three O'Clock Thursday
afternoon last after a short illness
Pernlclous anemia, brought on bv
close confinement to his large office
practice, is given as a cause of his
death. He had been showing signs
OF falling health for several months
but not until a few weeks ago did
he give up. The best medical atten-
tion of local and Philadelphia speciaI-
lists was employed, but to no avail
lie grew weaker until Thursday he
suffered a sinking spell from, which
he could not rally. The untimeIv
death of DR.. Clifton has produced an
unusual amount of sorrow. Young
and ambitious and with everything
to live fora good business and a
happy and comfortable home. his
death seems all the sadder. The
deceased was the youngest and onlv
surviving son of Asa S. and Marv ].
(Reese) Clifton, their oldest son.
John, having. died under verv similar
untimely conditions 20 years ago. DR..
Clifton was born at Clayton, March
70, 1874. After a public school ed
ucatiOn in that town, he took a
course and graduated at Washington
College, Chestertown, Md, and
later matriculated in the Dental
Department of the University of
Pennsylvania, He graduated in dem
tlstry June IA, 1900 and shortly
after chung out his shingle" in
Smyrna. Success attended his eff
forts from the start and his GENTLE
ness and skill soon built fer him a
large practice. And his ability
was not only recognized here. but
throughout the State, he having served
as member of the State Board of
Dental Examiners. On June 16.
1910, DR.. Clifton was united in mar
riage to Miss Bertha Bailey, daugb-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r
BAILEY OF Kenton. The autumn fol-
lowing their marriage, they moved
into their beautiful new home.
corner of South and Union streets
which was built after their own
plans and is one of Smyrna's modern
ana attractive residences, finely an
pointed and tastily furnished. DR..
clifton was a great lover of flowers
and his choice selection of cbrvsan-
themums which he grew and cultured
himself, were the admiration of the
community. DR.. Clifton was also
fond of sport. He had assembled
here and at Clayton a kennel of the
hnest dogs in the country, all of
which won prizes when exhibited in
other States and one of which he
recently refused to sell for s4OO
cash. DR.. Clifton was one of the
active spirits in the formation of the
Gentleman's Driving Park of Clay
ton and took keen interest in the
races. He was a member of Har-
mony Lodge No. 19 A. F. and A. M.
OF this town, and had risen to be a
Past Master Mason. He was also a
member of Shawnee Tribe No. 21.
Independent Order OF Red Men of
Clayton. Both orders attended his
funeral Monday morning in a body.
the Masons having charge of the
services at the grave. Six brother
Masons bore the remains to their
last resting place in Glenwood Gem
stery. The services at the house.
which were largely attended, were
in charge of Rev. w. D. Parry.
pastor of Asbury M. E. Church. of
which the deceased was a member.
assisted by Rev. DR.. R. K. Stephen-
son, District Superintendent of
Dover District. The latter. who
'ut short seven teen months ago
'fficiated at the wedding of the de-
spoke feelingly of his life
md character as did also Rev. Par
y. FavOrite hymns were sung bv
male quartette, beautiful flowers.
okens of love and esteem from
riends and organizations, were
trewn on his casket and a large
ortege followed the remains to.
ilenwood Cemetery.
Death of Mrs J WesIav Ionoe Z