The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-04-11
DEATHS OF THE WEEK
William, Bloomer.

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Mr.. William Blcomer. a veteran of
the Civil War, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Carpenter,
Chesapeake City, Nd, Monday, April
6, after a lingering illness. Mr..
Bloomer was born in Sherman, Chau-
tauqua Co., N. Y, Oct. 16, 1874, where
he resided on a farm with his father
until 1862, when he enlisted as pri-
vate in Company H, 112 Regiment N.
Y. Volunteers. During htree years
of active service, Mr.. Bloomer was
constantly on duty.
He took an active part in 21 battles,
among them being the "Battle of the
Wilderness, "Cold Harbor" and "Fort
Fisher" After the discharge from
the war, he was engaged in the oil
business at Bradford, Pa, until 1884,
when he removed his family to the
farm near Chesapeake City, wher he
resided until the death of his wife,
Maria S. Bloomer, in 1906, when he
retired from active life, and made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Benja-
min Carpenter, until his death.
He is survived by two sons and two
daughters, Frank H. Blomer of West
Collingswood, N. j., Mrs. Stella E.
Bolton, of Earleville, Mrs. Benjamin
Carpenter and Leroy H. Blomer, of
Chesapeake City, Md. Mr.. Blomer
was an affectionate father, devoted
husband and man beloved in the
community for the integrity of his
character and the kindly smile ana
word of god cheer he had for all whom
he met. His funeral took place on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
his late residence; interment in Bethel
Cemetery.
Mrs. Charles F. Kirk.
Mrs. Lydia F. Kirk wife of Charles
F. Kirk, of West Chester, Pa, but
formerly of Cecil county, died at her
late home last Saturday, after brief
illness, aged "a years. The deceased
is survived by her husband, who is
very i'll of a complication of diseases;
a so half-sister, Mrs. Annie Swayne,
who resides near Chadds Ford, Pa.
The funeral was held Tuesday af-
ternoon in Old Kennett Meeting
House.
Mrs. Rebecca Moss.
Mrs. Rebecca Moss, widow of the
late Robert D. Moss, formerly of
Cecil county,, died Wednesday of last
week, from the effects of a paralytic
stroke, at the home of her son, B.
Frank Moss, in Philadelphia, aged 88
years. She was daughter of Capt.
John Henderson, who for many years
resided at Henderson's Point. The
deceased is survived by two sons
John Moss, of Kirkwood, Del, and 3.
Frank Moss, of Philadelphia.
The remains were brought to Elk
ton on the 1898 train last Saturday
morning and taken to Bethel Gene
terry for interment.
John A. Crothers.
Mr.. John A. Crothers died March 29
at his home in Chester, Pa. He is sur
vived by his wife, also by five sisters
and three brothers: Mrs. John Eek,
Mrs. jennie Dexlin, of Chester; Mrs.
Edward Todd and Mrs. Annie Brown,
Elk Mills: Mrs John F. Lang, Upper
Elk Neck; William Crothers, of Will
mington, Del. George and Robert Gro
theirs, of Childs.
John n. Boulden.
Mr.. John n. Boulden, a respected
! citizen of the Fourth district, died
last Saturday at his home near Apple
| ton, after long illness, aged S3 years.
The deceased is survived by several
children, among whom are Joseph and
| Robert j. Boulden and Mrs Alfred
Kay. The funeral was held Tuesday,
with interlnent at Cherry Hill NJ. f.
Cemetery.
Mrs. Florence Draper.
| Mrs. Florence Draner, widow of the
late kichard Draper died Sunday night
at her home in Elkton, after an ill.,
ness from cancer of the liver, aged So
years. She was daughter of the late
Joseph R. David ard is survived by
| one son, Walter Draper, and one
daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Kitchens:
also by three sisters and one brother.
The funeral was held Wednesday
| afternoon and interment was made at
Elkton Cemetery.
James H. Moore.
Mr.. James II. Moore, formerly of
Cecil county, died Friday of last week
at Elbow, in the Province of Saskatch-
evan, Canada, aged about 55 years.
/ Mr.. Moore was son of the late Will
| liam V Moore, ard for a number of
Years was successfully engaged in oil
field operations in India. He returned
| to this country about six years ago,
and the past few years has resided in
Canada, where he had large agricul-
tural interests. He is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Mary E. Miller, of
Cherry Hill, and oned aughter. He is
also survived by the following broth
ers and sisters: John T., Charles ",
William S. and Edward Moore, of
this county; Joseph Moore, Baltimore;
Mrs. John Murray, of near Cherry
| Hill; Mrs. Jethro McCauley and Mrs.
David Wood, of Wilmington, Del.
Henry Watson.
Mr.. Henry Watson died in Whining
ton, Wednesday in the 55th year of
his age. Funeral services will be held
at the home of his son-in-law, ]. How
ard Mcguire, at Perryville, this Satur-
day afternoon at 20 o'clock. Inter-
ment at st. Marks Cemetery.
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