Milford chronicle., 1912-08-09
MAGNOLIA

George W. Collins, Sr., was telephoned
to her children here on last Saturday
morning from Atlantic City, n. j., where
she and her beloved companion were
visiting her brother and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. p. Wilson at their summer home.
She has not been in good health for some
time, and following the recent illness ot
Mr.. Collins after he had sufficiently re-
covered, a trip was planned and an in
vitation extended to them to visit them,
thinking the change would do both much
good, going to Atlantic City first, they
were also to visit their son and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Collins, in New York
City. and Mr.. J Frank Dennev and
daughter, Mrs Clara D. Wharton in
Philadelphia. for which point they were
preparing to start on Saturday morning
when she was stricken, and in less than
an hour, at II 80 a III passed peacefully
away apparently without suffering, trans
| lated to the home of the soul, for which
preparation had been made and while il
| is sad for her loved ones, any one who
knew her well knows that she is shut in
from sorrow and suffering to be forever
with the Lord. - to which she so often
referred in testimony of no uncertain
sound. She was born December '22nd
1845, hence had passed the Goth miles
stones. Her life was spent in Delaware.
She was converted and joined the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, when she was IS
years old, and from that time her loyalty
and service to this society was a distinct
gain. Many ex-pastOrs and other men
of the ministry have heard of her decease
with sad hearts, and sweet recollections
of the many happy hours spent in this
home as she ministered unto them
She was married March 9th, 1866,
to George w. Collins, and how faithful,
true and exemplary has been the inner
workings of that home, as together they
have stood whether in Joy or sorrow,
until the summons came that separates
them for awhile, and leaves him lonely
and sad rent with the knowledge that no
good was withheld from her that ii was
in his power to grant. AS a mother She
was a model and kept close to her child
ren, so that they too have sustained a
loss inseparable, for as they have come
to manhood and womanhood, their ap-
probation of her love and sacrifice for
them has strengthened the bond and
welded them to the home that has been
so often gladdened by their return. For
a number of years it has been a source of |
great pleasure to her to have them gather
there to celebrate the anniversary of |
their marriage, each succeeding one
seeming to bring more JOY to all She |
was member of the Ladies Aid Society |
and chairman of the Parsonage commit |
tee and had been president of this or
ganiZation for some time until two wears |
ago size was released from this office at |
her urgent request because of defective |
hearing causing it to be a burden As |
member of the Women's Christian Tenn |
perance Union her sympathy and help |
fulness was a continuous incentive, and |
our hearts ache, as we think that she /
will meet with us here no more But |
there is brighter side. the loss is to the
home. to the church, to the community,
The gain to her whose Counsels were so
much sought after, and the sweet fra
yrance of her beautiful life will linger
and strengthen and uplift the lives of
hose who owe so much to her. Beside
he husband she leaves fwO sons and one
laughter, Peter Collins, of New York !
city; Mrs. T. Z. Davis. of this place,
md George w. Collins. .Jr., of St. Jones.
our grandSons, Russell and Edwin Col
ins, of Baltimore, Md, Collins Davis
md LinfOrd Collins, one brother, Tohn
?. Wilson, of Philadelphia. and a num-
)er of nephews and nieces, one of which
5 Mrs. Clara d. Wharton, of Philadel-
)hia, who seemed to her more like a
laughter The funeral was conducted
" Rev. Hugh 3. KelsO at her late resi-
lence on Wednesday at II O'Clock, and
Ter body laid to rest in the family bury
ng ground at SMYRNA. Her fondness
or flowers was well remembered in the
magnificent emblems that profusely
overed the casket and surrounded her
Miss Emma NJ, Faulkner, of Salisbury, (
5 at home for few DAYS
Clark NJ. Mensch, of Cumberland, Md. y
as been entertained this week by Mr.
nd Mrs. George W. Collins, Jr, and !
ther relatives
Herbert Cochran, Of Norfolk, Va, is a
uest at the Parsonage
Karl Williams, OF Baltimore, visited y
is parents Friday TO Sunday.
Henry Heuesnan and John Heuesman T
ere i'll Philadelphia Friday and Satur- \
ay,
Miss Clara McIlvaine is visiting her +
)usin Mrs Bradley Grier at CLEANS n v :
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Heuesman are
ltertaining his sister and neice, Mrs 4
achel Wesper and Miss Bessie Wesper, Z
Philadelphia. Peter Nilsson, of same
ty, was entertained at same home this g
eek IL
Miss Mabel Lodge. of Chicago, H.. '
iss Sarah Lodge, of Dover, are with q
cir parents for the summer. IL
Miss Josephine Spurry is with friends \
ere this week. q
Mrs. George Minner was summoned /.
the bedside of her mother, who is ser
usly i'll in Philadelphia. G
David Knight died at her home on
onday night at Barker Landing, aged =
years. He suffered intensely. A wi l
w, four daughters, Mrs. John Reed L
rs. Harvey Guesley, Misses Lillian and y
ozena Knight, two sons, Samuel and G
obert Knight, survive him He was d.
spected by all who knew him. The y
neral services were conducted by Rev. "
]. Cochran on Wednesday morning !.
d interment at Barratts Chapel. y
Miss Annie Jones, of Lewes, is the lg
lest of Mr.. and Mrs B. B. White L