Smyrna times., 1917-10-24
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Dr.. James E. Carroll, Superintendent
OF Kent County Schools and Prom
inent Educator. Died Friday

inent Educator. Died Friday
DR.. James E. Carroll, of Dover.
one of the best known educators in
the State and for 16 years superinten-
dent of the public schools of Kent
county, died at the Polyclinic Hos
pital, Philadelphia. Friday afternoon,
after lingering illness. He had
been in failing health for several
months and had been a patient at the
hospital since Saturday, October 13.
Recently, however, his condition
seemed somewhat improved and hopes
had been entertained for his recovery.
He wa7 about 72 years of age. The
sad intelligence of his death was a
shock to his many friends in and
about Smyrna, where he was a fire.
quent visitor and esteemed by a wide
circle of friends. He was ever inter
ested in the cause or education, the
uplift of the young and the bettering
of school conditions. He advocated
many things which were adopted by
the state and incorporated into our
new school laws. DR.. Carroll was a
native of Caroline county, Md, and
for years taught schools in his native
State. Nearly 40 years ago, he came
to Delaware from Greensboro, Md,
having been elected principal of the
Dover public schools, which position
he held until he was appointed by
Governor HUM as superintendent of
public schools of Kent county, which
/ position he has continuously held for
16 years, He was prominent in the
A. o. U. w. circles, and for the past
| 35 years had been recorder of Diamond
Lodge. No. 9, 40. U. W., of Dover.
He was also a prominent Methodist.
He is survived by a widow, Mrs.
Georgia Carroll, who was with him at
the time of his death. The funeral
was held Monday morning at TO- 80 in
the Peoples Church, Dover, with in
terment at Greensboro, Md.
Benjamin F. Jacobs. Aged 90, Dead
Benjamin F. Jacobs, aged 50, who
for many years conducted truck farm
at the town limits, west Smyrna, died
Thursday last, at 11.05 a. m., after
long illness. He had been in fail
ing health since last May and was a
great sufferer. Deceased was a son
of William Jacobs and was born and
raised in this vicinity. He followed
trucking all his life, was a good in
dustrious citizen and esteemed by his
fellow men. Besides his widow, who
was Miss Helen Elizabeth Coverdale,
he is survived by seven children, as
follows: Benjamin F. Jacobs, Birds
boro, Pa. George F. Jacobs, Smyrna
William L Jacobs, Chester, Pa.
John w. Jacobs, Smyrna; Mrs Thomas
l.. McClain, New Castle;' Edwin
Jacobs, Smyrna; Mrs. Frank Foraker,
Smyrna. He is also survived by 21
grandchildren and 8 great grandchil-
dren. Funeral services were held Sun.
day at Jerman Chapel in charge oi
Rev Milton McCann, pastor of Smyrna
Circuit, assisted by Rev. George C.
Williams, pastor of Asbury M. E.
Church. Rev. Mr.. McCann. who gave
the address, took for his text: "a
good name is better than riches, anC
around this he brought out the charac
ter of the deceased. The church was
, crowded. Eight grandsons acted a:
pail bearers Interment was mad
in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. Estlin, Wife of Rev. j. L. Estlin
Mrs. Mary Estlin, wife of Rev. j
L. Estlin. former pastor of the Pres
byterian Church, died at Boothwyn
Pa, Friday, after a short Illness
, The announcement was received witt
sorrow in Smyrna where she lived 81
, many years. Besides her husband
who is pastor of the Boothwyn Pres
byterian Church. she is survived b.
one daughter, Mrs. Marie Helms, wifi
of Mr.. George Helms, a civil engi
neer of Swarthmore, Pa. Fnnera
, took place yesterday, interment beini
in Philadelphia, Pa.
i Will M. S. Brown, Wilmington, Dead
8 Will M. S. Brown. organist at Del
! aware Avenue Baptist Church, one C
r Wilmington best known residents
and recognized as one of the most tai
: ented composers Of sacred music, die
y at 6 O'Clock Monday evening at hi
d home. No. 402 Jefferson street, wher
Y he had been i'll for the past nine days
3 suffering from pneumonia. Mr.. Brow
+ was 81 years of age. He is survive
e by his widow and one sister, Mis-
e Jennie Brown. They were at his bee
n side when the end came.
;. John Hobbs. Former Smyrna Boy, Dea
d John Hobbs, aged 81, son of tn