Smyrna times., 1911-04-26
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Susan {. Raymond Widow Of
Frank Raymond Dies Suddenly
Death of Prominent Women

FRANK Raymond of Philadelphia. who
since the death of her husband on
February 18th, has been making her
home with her sister, Mrs. Mary
Register, on Commerce street this
town, died suddenly at two O'Clock
Monday morning from heart attack.
The death of Mrs. Rymond was a
shock to her family and friends.
Sunday evening she attended Asbury
M. E. Church, enjoyed the fine SER
mon and after church entertained
some callers. She retired to bed at
the usual time and shortly after
midnight was taken with a heart at
tack and despite medical attention,
died about two o'clock. Deceased
was in her 69th year of age. She
was daughter of the late John and
Susan Baynard, of this town, and in
1868 became the wife of Frank Ray
mond, then an enterprising and sue
cessful merchant of Smyrna. About
ten years later, they moved to Phil
adelphila, where Mr.. Raymond be-
| came one of the trusted salesman of
Strawbrideg & Clothier. and at the
time of his death was the Oldest
active salesman in the employ of the
firm. The sudden death of Mrs. Ray
mond so closely following her
husband is rather a remarkable COIN
cidence. She was one of those sweet
and Cody women that make for any
community. She and her husband
enjoyed sweet companionship and
she was ready 10 join him in the
great Beyond. Giving her heart to
God early in life. she became a faith
full and consistent member of the M.
E. Church and was a regular atten-
dant when her health would permit.
She is survived by one daughter,
Miss Susan Raymond, of this tow
Mr.. Frank Raymond, of Reading,
Pa, and Mr.. Howard H. Raymond,
of Philadelphia. One sister, Mrs.
Mary Register, this town, and three
brothers, Mr.. Samuel H. Baynard,
Wilmington; Joseph Baynhard, OK
ford, Md, and Mr.. C. W. Baynard,
this town, also survive. Funeral SER
vices were held at residence of Mrs.
Mary Register at two O'Clock this
afternoon and interment was al
Glenwood M. E. Cemetery, Rev. w.
d. Parry, officiating.
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Norris Barne:
The sad intelligence reached
Smyrna Friday evening of the deatl
of Mrs. Elizabeth Norris Barnes, wifi,
of George R. Barnes, of 3713 Nortl
, Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pa
, Deceased had been at the Stetsoi
Hospital, where she went two week.
} ago for an operation. Wednesda,
she was allowed to leave the Hos
pital for her home. She was gettin,
along nicely and seemed bright an,
t cheerful. Friday evening without an,
g apparent warning her heart wen
back on her and she died suddenly
t Deceased was a daughter of Mr.. an
t Mrs. Robert Norris of this town
7 where she was born, raised and spen
: all her girlhocd days. On Februar
: oath, 1892, she was united in mar
e riage to Mr.. George Barnes, form
d. erly of this town, to whom she wa
n a faithful and devoted wife. Shortl
: after the Christmas holidays, Mr.
j. and Mrs. Barnes were converted an
d joined the Erie Avenue Methods
e Episcopal Church, corner Sevent
Il and Erie Avenue. In her church re
% lation she was becoming one of tn
l. most active and consistent worker
:, until illness prevented her. Beside
N her husband, she is survived by he
little 11-year-old nephew, Robel
Norris Jordan, whom she took I
ia raise after the death of her sister
r Mrs. James Jordan. The death {
IF Mrs. Barnes removes the last {
w. three daughters of Mr.. and Mr.
IN Robert Norris of this town Mr.,
If James M. Jordan, of Philadelphi;
= Mrs. Matthew C. Moore, of Mt. Air,
> North Carolina. Three brothers all
\, survive: Messrs. Charles Norr
IL and Robert Norris, Jr. Philadelphi
"a and Mr.. William Norris this tow
no Funeral services were held at Il
al late residence of the deceased Su
n day evening which were largely a
of tended. Her remains were broug
in to Smyrna at noon Monday and aft
is short services conducted yesterd'
he afternoon at two o'clock at the hor
or of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Norris,
Main street, interment was made
Odd Fellows Cemetery. The Re
in John G. Petre, pastor of the Ell
in Avenue M. e. Church.. PHILADELPHIA
on had charge of the services in Phi
ce delphia, and in Smyrna he was {
up sisted by Rev. w. d. Parry.
on Death of Mrs. e. G, Marks,