Smyrna times., 1912-08-14
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs NJ. Clifton of Clayton, Mother
OF the Late DR.. r. Hirons Clifton of
Smyrna, Died Sunday Night

| VI '"S Ldte Or. n. HIrOnS Clifton of
Smyrna, Died Sunday Night
Mrs. Mary Jane Clifton aged 70,
one Of ClaytOn's most estimable
women, died shortly after nine
O'Clock Sunday evening after a
lingering illness. She had been in
failing health for about nine months,
ever since the death of her son DR..
Il. Hlrons Clifton, the well-known
Smyrna dentist. Never fully reco-
vering from the shock of his un-
time ly death, she began to fail rapidly
and for the past six weeks had been
confined to her bed. The death of
Mrs. Clifton, removes one of the
best and most lovable women of
Clayton. The daughter Of the late
John P. Reese, she was born,
raised and spent her days in Clay
ton and vicinity. In early life she
married Mr.. Asa S. Clifton, then a
well-known farmer. Their married
life was filled with more than usual
sorrow and sadness. They lived to
see all the children born to them,
laid to rest.' Two died in in
fancy. John, young man of much
promised lived to young manhood,
but died some 20 years ago. Her
only remaining son, DR.. r. Hirons
Clifton, lived to enter upon a sue
cessful professional career, when
nine short month ago, almost with
out warning, his useful and popular
life, was snapped into. This was
great shock to Mrs. Clifton, whose
love and devotion to him was ever a
constant joy and solace. A woman
OF rare ideals, devotion to duty and
a deep humanitarian sympathy for
those in sorrow and in need. she
lived the life as she believed it. do
ing good to those about her and
lending a helping hand to her church
and ali good movements. She was
member and liberal contributor to
st. Paul MI Church, Clayton, and
to its allied societies. She is sur
vlved by her hubsand who has the
sympathy of the community. Funeral
services were held at her late resi-
dence on Smyrna avenue, CLAYTON.
at two O'Clock this afternoon in
charge of her pastor Rev. l. G..
Fosnocht, assisted by Rev. R. K.
Stephenson, D. D., Superintendent
of Dover District. Interment was
in the family burying ground at
Glenwood Cemetery.
Death of Charles Patterson
Charles Patterson of Philadelphia.
brother of John P. Patterson, of this
town, died suddenly, August 2, while
at work for the Pennsylvania R. R.
Company, at Pier So. Death result
ted from stroke of apoplexy. He
was So years of age. Deceased was
born and raised in Smyrna and left
here 80 years ago to take a position
with the Railroad Company, which
position he has held continuously
ever since. He is survived bv a
widow and two children: Mr.. Charles
Archer Pattel son of Newark N. J..
and Mrs. Mamie Abbott of Brock
lyn, N. Y. Funeral services and
interment took place at Newark, N. ].
Mrs. Knight Dies on High Street
Mrs. Mary Knight, aged 76, wild
ow Of John Fl. Knight, died at her
home on High street last FRIDAY
after lingering illness. She was
buried Sunday, services at her late
residence and interment at Friend
ship M. E. Cemetery, in Thorough
fare Neck. Deceased is survived by
three children as follows: George
knight. blacksmith for w. L.
David, of this town; Charles Knight
and Mrs. David Fisher.