Smyrna times., 1916-11-29
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Miss Julia A. Collins, One of Srnyrna's
EstimabIe Women, Passed Away on
Saturday, Aged IA Other Deaths

Estimable Women, Passed Away on
Saturday, Aged IA Other Deaths
Miss Julia A. Collins, one of
Smyrna's best known and highly es-
teemed women, died suddenly at her
home corner of Mt. Vernon and Market
streets on Saturday morning at 1.3O
after a brief illness, at the age of IA.
While in failing health and more or
less subject to heart weakness, her
death was sudden and a shock to her
friends. Deceased was the daughter
of the late Edmund Collins. a we'll
known retired land owner, and the
great granddaughter of Thomas Col
Inns, Governor of Delaware from 1856
to 1889 during the Colonial days.
She was for many years an active
member of the Presbyterian Church
of Smyrna, and since its organization
was a member of the Elizabeth Cook
Chapter Of the D. A. R. For many
years she and her sister, Mrs. Gootee,
who died several years ago, lived to-
gether and the seSering of the close
compsnionship and tender ties, had a
depressing effect upon her. Of much
culture and refinement, fond of the
best things and highest ideals, she
lived life close to her home and
church and was endeared by strong
ties to her circle of friends. Miss
Collins is survived by a nephew,
Frank Gootee, of Smyrna, and by sew
eral great-nieces and nephews. The
funeral took place yesterday after
noon. at one O'Clock. with interment
in st. Peters Cemetery, Smyrna.
Her pastor, the Rev. J. M. L. Eek
ard. pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
had charge of the services.
Mrs. A. S. Moore Dies at Leipsic
Mrs. Ida Switzerland Moore, wife
of Albert S. Moore. prominent mer-
chant at Leipsic, died suddenly Tuesday
November 21st. Deceased had been
in poor health of late but was not
supposed to be seriously i'll. Deceased
was an active member of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church and its leading
spirit in very undertaking. The fun
eral was held Thursday afternoon at
!. 2 o'clock and ainterment was made at
Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.
Alfred G. Cox, of MiddIetown, Dead
Alfred G. Cox. aged 85. prominent
magistrate and Sunday School worker
of Middletown, and we'll known ir
Smyrna and vicinity, where he haC
many friends, died Thursday morning
F from a stroke of paralysis he suffered
, the week previous. He was born, raiseC
and spent his whole life in Middle
= town. During his long and usefn
+ life he took an active part in the bust
. ness, religious and social affairs o1
Middletown and community, and servet
as superintendent of Bethesda M. E
+ Sunday School, Middetown, for abou
40 years. He also served as pos
master of Middletown and during tn
: last twelve years capahly filled tn
Office of Justice of the Peace. MIR
r Coz is survived by one sister, his wifi
I having died about three years ago, an
it may be said that in his death Mid
dletown and community have lost
good citizen. Funeral services wer
d held in Bethesda M. E. Church Snn
d day afternoon, at two O'Clock and in
n terment was made in the s3joinin
e cemetery.
: James Ennis Dies Suddenly at Leipsi
y James Ennis, aged 65 years,
farmer who had lived nearly all h
j life in or near Dover, died suddenly
i Wednesday evening at his home
70 Leipsic, after an afternoon s shoppir
~ in Dover. He leaves a wife and fol
ie grown children. Mr.. Ennis had mar
y several purchases in Dover On W eC
:, nesday afternoon and was in the be
III of health. He was taken suddenly
at his home shortly after 8 o'cloc
Wednesday evening, and died with
: fifteen minutes, of apoplexy.
Mrs. Barbara Beth Dies at Blackbil
Mrs Barbara Beth. aged II,
well-known and estimable woman
lg Blackbird, widow Of Daniel Belt
ne died Monday evening after a linge
s, ing illness. She was good wom
w and devoted to her home and childre
of Among the several children who su
TX vive her are John Beth who carri
a, on the farm. Funeral services wi
en- take place Friday with interment
he Glenwood cemetery.
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