Smyrna times., 1916-06-14
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
mrs Name Slaughter VanBurka,ow
Wire OF Caleb Van6urkalow a Pro-
minent Citizen ofmagnolia. Dead

N- Hoiie thursday AFTER
noon at $50 O'Clock of acute in.
digestion. She had been in her usual
good health and her sudden death pro.
dueed a profound shock TO her family
ana the whole community. Her
husband who was on his way to the
CITY, was telegrsphed for and was
nearly overcome by the shock of the
news. Her sudden ceath also pro-
oueed profound shock in this vicinity
where she was born, raised and spent
her early life. Deceased is a daugh-
ter or the late Henry Slaughter and
Mfs. Amanda (GJldsborough) Slaugb
ter and was born near Leipsic. After
her marriage to Caleb VanBurkalow.
she moved TO Magnolia and became
a prominent worker in the church and
Sunday School and WAS a member Of
several local societies As mark
OF respect. the NJ. E. Sunday School
Children's Day exercises which were
scheduled for Sunday last. were aban-
doned. She was a useful woman. de-
voted to her family and the church
and community interest and leaves q
host Of friends to mourn her untimelv
death. She is survived by her bus-
band and one son, Caleb VanBurkalow
Jr.. a student at the Moody School in
Massachusetts,. She is also survived
by her aged mother Mrs. Amanda
Slaughter and four brothers and one
sister as follows: Harry Slaughter
OF near Smyrna; John Slaughter of
Wilmington; Harvey Slaughter of
Leipsic; Byron Slaughter Of Pbjla-
delphia; and Mrs. Thomas Davis of
near Clayton. Funeral services were
held at her late residence in Magnolia
Sunday afternoon and was one os the
largest attended funerals ever seen
in that vicinity. lnterment was
made in the cemetery at Old Barrett's
Chapel.
Death Of Mrs. Mary Robinson Everett
Mrs. Mary Robinson Everett. aged
As, wife of George Everett farmer
near Barclay. Nd, died at a hospital
in Philadelphia on Tuesday last, fol-
lowing an operation. She had been
in failing health for several years.
Ten years ago she was a resident of
Smyrna a ID had a large circle IF
friends who mourn her untimely death.
She is survived by her husband and
one son, Thomas Bartlett, who was
by her first husband Of the same
name. She is also survived by her
mother, Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Phila-
ielphia and two brothers and four
sisters. William Robinson of
fuckers Clothing Store. this town.
IS a brother. Her remains were
brought TO Smyrna and funeral ser
vices were held at Asbury NJ. E.
Church. Friday noon, in charge Of |
Rev. G. c. Williams and interment
vas in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
John G. Armstrong of Odessa. Dead |
John Gordon Armstrong died at his
home in Odessa, Saturday night. from 1
complication of diseases which be-
gan about six years ago. He was
II years Of age and was born at
Armstrong; Corner. in 1s45. son of
Joseph and Mary A. Armstrong. He
moved to Odessa about 43 years ago
md engaged in the mercantile busi-
Tess. and was one Of the leading
merchants of that town until he was
to retire on account of
ailing health, about six years ago.
dr. Armstrong was an ardent Demo
rat and was elected q member Of the
levy Court in 1900. serving one term
# four years. He had been a mem-
,er of the Odessa school board for
nore than 80 years. Mr.. Armstrong
vas married twice. his first wife be-
ng Miss Emma Francis Davis Of
Odessa. who died in 1886. leaving
tx children all of whom are living.
they are Eugene NJ. Armstrong Of
Pa. Deputy U. S. Mar
hal Joseph NJ. Armstrong of Will
nington. John G. Armstrong Of
Edward G. Armstrong Of
iaedonough. Frederick NJ Armstrong
4 Los Angeles. CAL, and Mrs. Earle
7. Baum Of Delaware City. His
eeond wife was Miss Jane Burgess
( Odessa. who, with one daughter,
'iiss Minnie Armstrong Of Newark.
urvives him. Funeral took place
esterday afternoon. with services at
Iis late home. and interment at Old
)rawyers cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth j. Pennington, Dead
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Pennington. wild
W Of Captain Samuel ]. Pennington.
lifelong resident Of Middletown,