Smyrna times., 1915-08-04
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Abel 5. FAIRIES. Dies of Brighis Disease.
Miss Sarah Corbitt Spruance. Sister
Late Judge W. c. Spruance.

Tor several months. his friends did
not realize the end of his davs were
so near. Deceased was a son of the
late Joseph B. and Emaline (SeviD
Faries and was born. raised and spent
practically his whole life in this vi
cinity- In early life he taught school
and later went west with the idea Of
settling. He did not stay long but re-
turned to Smyrna where he took a no.
lstlon in the grocery store of his
brother. Joseph B. FAIRIES and STAYED
on the JOB until the store closed out
several years ago. Since then and
outside Of a brief term as salesman
Tor the Flour and Feed Exchange of
old Denney's Mill, he has spent his
time looking after his farm. Honest
and reliable. goodhesrted and true.
deceased won about him many warm
personal friends in this town and vi
elnity who regret to learn of his death.
he was a member and officer of Har.
mony Lojge. No. 13. A. F. & A. NJ.
and took an active interest in its
affairs. Deceased was a bachelor and
made his home with his sisters and
brother, corner Of Commerce and
Delaware streets. He is survived bv
three sisters. Mrs. Herman p. Hszell.
Mrs. Mary TOlson and Miss Clara
Fsiies and one brother, Joseph B.
FAIRIES. Funeral services took place
at his late residence at . O'Clock his
aftarnon in charge of Rev. Milton
Mc'Cann and interment was at Glen
wood Cemetery. The Mason's had
charge Of the services at the grave.
W. l.. Hubbard, Fertilizer Manufacturer
William L. Hubbard. president of
the Hubbard Fertilizer Company. one
Of the largest Independent enterprises
OF its kind in this country. died at
4 O'Clock Friday afternoon at his home.
$40 West North avenue, Baltimore
Nd. after an illness Of four months
Death was due to heart trouble and
complications. He was 75 years old
and a native Of Caroline county.
Forty-four years ago he organized the
fertilizer business of which he was
pi esident. in Wyoming. Del, under
the firm name of Hubbard & Brother
After enjoying a successful career for
a years the business was moved to
Baltimore and established in large
pla1t at Canton with Offices in the
keyser Building. Mr.. Hubbard was
one Of the pioneers in the fertilizer
business Of the country and was re-
garded as one Of the best authorities
on the various phases of the INDUSTRY.
Associated with him in business were
his nephews. Wilbur ". Hubbard
of Chestertnwn. Nd, vice-prtsident
Il the comp ny; his son. William L.
Hubbard. Jr., secretary. his son-in-
law. Walter P. Summers. treasurer.
MIR. Hubbard married Miss Sarah
Wiley. of Laurel. Del, who died
three years ago. at the age of 81
years. Mr.. Hubbard is survived bv
two daughters and two sons. They
are Mrs. Joseph S Garrison, of Chill. /
icothe. Howard H. Hubbard and vii.
liam L. Hubbard, Jr.. of Baltimore
Death of Miss Sarah Corbitt spruance
Sarah COrbitt Spruance. a sister Of
the late Judge William C. Spruance.
died early Wednesday evening. at her
home. 906 Broome street. Whining
ton. following a paralytic stroke. She
was n years old She was a daugh-
ter Of the Hon. Presley Spruance and
Sarah Corbitt Spruance of Smyrna.
She was born at Smyrna, where she
spent the early part of her life. liv.
ing in late years in Wilmington. Be.
sides the late Judge Spruance she had
one brother, the late Horace Spruance.
OF Smyrna. She was active in char
stable work of the city and was for
many yesrs member of the board Of
managers Of the Home for Friendless
9nd Destitute Children. She was also
treasurer Of the Layton Home. She
was a member CT Westminster Pres
'yterian Church The funeral was
held Saturday afternoon. with ser.
vices at 3 o'clock at her late resi-.
ience, 9O6 Broome street. Whining
ION. Interment. which was private.
vas in Wilmington and Bran dywine
Death of Mrs. Anna ]. Graham
Mrs. Anna j. Graham. aged "a, wild.
'w Of Benjamin F. Graham, of Black.
ston's Cross Roads. died yesterday
# heart trouble after a lingering in
Tess She was the daughter Of the
ate John P. Dulin. She is survived
~ five children as follows: John Z.
Graham. Mrs. Albert Stevens, Ben
amin F. Graham Jr.. Mrs. Hiram
Ross and James B. Graham, all of
his vfafpffsy E,tra~.f ..-..s. s.. |