Smyrna times., 1917-07-04
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Emma Jerman, Widow of Joshua
7. Jerman Passes Away After a
Lingering lllness-Other Deaths

Smyrna's best known women, died at
her home, corner Of Commerce and
Union streets. shortly after one o'clock
Monday morning after lingering i'll
ness. While in poor health for a year
or more, deceased had only been in a
critical condition for about two
months and her decline from then
seemed very rapid. Her death re-
moves life long resident of this COM
munity. She was daughter of the
late William A. and Lydia (Wilds)
Hazell sna was born and raised in
Kenton Hundred. She lived with her
mother until her death and in the
early eighties married Joshua T. Jer-
man, a prominent and successful bus
mess man of Smyrna. He died June
II. 1899, while seeking health and
treatment at Los Angeles, California.
Since the death of her husband, Mrs.
Jerman has been residing alone.
Aside from her home duties, and she
was model home keeper, her live
liest interest was in the culture Of
her flowers in which she found plea
sure and delight. Few flower yards in
this community showed more taste
than Mrs. Jerman's. She loved
flowers. They meant much to her
and from early spring to late fall she
spent much of her time in looking
after them. Deceased is survived by
three brothers: w. Denney HAZEL
and Benjamin A. HAZEL, of this town,
and Charles G. HazeIl of Norwood.
near Philadelphia. Pa. Funeral SER
vices were held from her late resi-.
dence this "wednesday afternoon in
charge of Rev. G. C. Williams, pastor
of Asbury M. E Church, of which the
deceased was long a member, and her
remains were inferred besides those
of her husband in Glenwood cemetery.
Andrew E.Crow, Native Smyrnian Dead
Andrew Ewing Crow, a well-known
Delawarean and for 81 years a resi-
dent of Wilmington, died last week
at the home of his son-in-law, Madi-
son H. Elliott, Roselle. at the age of
rs years. Death was due to Bright's
disease. The deceased was a son of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Cuthbert
Crow of near Smyrna. When II
years old he went to Wilmington and
lived there and at Roselle ever since.
Early in life he engaged in the dry
goods business on Market street be-
tween Second and Third, which busi-
ness he retained until 1870. when he
entered the employ of Hood, Bon
bright & Co., Philadelphia. Later
he became a member of Wood. Brown
& Co., wholesale dry goods concern
of the same city. Subsequently he
was manager for Miller, Balm, Beyer
& Co.. of Philadelphia. where he re-
mained until illness necessitated re-
tirement Mr.. Crow was a member
Of Grace NJ. E Church, where he took
an artive interest. particularly in the
Sunday School work. He was a
member of Eureka Lodge. a F. &
A. NJ. He is survived by three daugh-
tiers, Mrs W. P. HOrsey. Of CrisfsId.
Md; Mrs Albert R Chandler OF
Philadelphia. and Mrs. Madison n.
Elliott, Of R0selle. The funeral ser
vices were held at the home Of Mr.
Elliott Friday evening at O'Clock.
Rev. Herbert F. Randolph of Grace
NJ. E. Church officiating. Interment
which was private took place Saturday
morning al Middletown.
Death of Isaac Sinex in Clayton
Isaac Sinex. sged 81, a prominent
retired farmer, died at his home in
Clayton last night after q lingering
illness. While in failing health for
sometime he had only been confined to
his bed short while. Deceased spent
all of his life at farming and some
years ago retired and moved to Clay
ton. Affable by nature. kind hearted
and a good mixer. he won many
friends. He was married four times.
His first wife was Miss Martha Smith
of Millington, Nd. his second, Miss
Ella HurIock, of Millington, Md.
his third was Miss George Lamb of
Cheswold and his fourth wife was
Miss Alice Fox of near Smyrna.
The latter survives him. He is also
survived by one daughter and four
sons as follows: Harry Sinex, of
near Middletown; Mrs. Herman H.
Prstt, of near Smyrna, and Ralph,
Charles and Roland S'nex, of Clay
ton Funeral services will take place
Friday from his late residence in
Clayton and interment will be in
Odd Fellows M. e. Cemetery,
Smyrna.
Death Of Mrs. Mary Morgan jackson
Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, aged 81,
wife of Robert G. Jackson, formerly
| of Snvrna Landing diad in Wilnnino