Smyrna times., 1916-07-26
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
a'IF seek Realestate Broker of
"'ooieto"n, Formerly a Business
man OF Smyrna Passed Away

< HarrY Beck. Realestate Broker Of
".uo'eto"n, Formerly a Business
Man Of Smyrna Passed Away
E. Harry Beck. aged 60. a WELL
known Tea'estate broker of Middle
Town formerly Of Smyrna, died at the
Deia"sre Hospital in Wilmington at
midnight Thursday night following
an attack and operation for appepdi.
eltis. He was hastened to the bosni-
tal Monday afternoon and was ope.sted
upon at 10. 80 that night. Later per-
itonitis set in and despite all that
could be done for him he died Thurs
osy night. His family was at his
oeoside when the end came. Deceased
was born and raised in Smyrna. the
son OF the late Edward Beck. q pro-
minent Smyrna merchant. He learned
the merchsntile business with his
rather. later went into business himself
and ritter conducting a clothing bust
ness for short while became member
OF the firm Of Cosgriff. Beck, Short ana
heazll. tile manufacturers and real
estate brokers. When Mr.. B. A. HAZEL
withdrew, he and the late John Cos.
griff, conducted the business under the
hrm name Of Cosgriff & Beck. About
twelve years ago Mr.. Beck moved TO
Washington, D. c.. where. after a
brief stay. he took Up the realestate
brokerage business in Middletown He
was married three times. Besides his
wicow, four children survive as fol-
lows: Miss Alice Beck, Philadelphia
Mrs. n. H. Hilton. Media, Pa; Edward
Beck. Of Washington. D. c.. and Miss
Helen Beck. of Middletown. Funeral
services took place from his late resi-.
denee in Middletown. at two o'clock
Sunday afternoon and interment was
made IN Forest cemetery. A number
from Smyrna. including his three
sisters motored up for the funeral.
Sudden Death ofMrs. W. v. sipple
Mrs. William V. Sipple. wife of
former Postmaster Sipple of Milford
was found dead in bed Friday morn
ing by her son. George Sipple. Sew
eral months ago Mrs. Sipple was /
stricken with paralysis. but had an /
parently recovered. Friday morning /
she had arisen. dressed and made the |
bed. II Is thought that it was while
finishing making the bed that she was
stricken again. Mrs Sipple was a
sister Of Joseph E. Holland. who has
been mentioned a number Of times as
Democratic candidate for governor.
She is survived by her husband and
six children: David and Joseph of
d. C.; Mrs. Howard
Brolmey Of Sarasota. Florida; Mrs.
Ruth Holzmueller. os Milford. and
", Jr., and George Sipple,
Of Milford.
Sudden Death Mrs. Rebeeea J. Jones
Mrs. Rebeccs J. Jones. aged 40.
wife Of John w. Jones, Of this town.
died at the residence Of her daughter.
Mrs. Samuel J. Hickey. 3O1 East
22nd street. Wilmington, Saturday.
Mrs. Jones was stricken with spoplexy
and was found dead in bed. Not ap-
peafing for breakfast her daughter
went to her room and found her life
less form. Her remains were brought
to Smyrna yesterday on the noon train
and interment took place in Odd Fell
ows' cemetery.
Death Of Miss Anna Naudain. Newark
Miss Annie Naudain died early
Wednesday morning at her home, in
Newark, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services. in charge Of Rev.
". j. Rowan, were held from the
ate residence on Friday at 2 o'clock.
nteFment took place in Red Clay
Three sisters. Misses Ella
md Eliz abeth Naudain, Of Newark,
md Mrs. Mary Klair Of Middletown.
md one brother, Arnold P. Naudain.
f Marshsllton. survive.