Smyrna times., 1920-03-03
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Charles Bitter, at One Time a Promi-
nent Hosiery Manufacturer of
Smyrna, Passes Away

at (.oO O'Clock, following a general
breakdown which he suffered abont
two years ago. He had been GROWING
weaker each month but was only con-
fined to his bed the past three weeks
Mr.. Bitter was born in Whittenburo
Germany, and came to this country
When about twelve years of age. with
his parents. AS soon as he reached
lis majority, he took out naturaliza-
ton papers and became a loval and
staunch American. In his home life
ne was a kind hearted and indulgent
father, generous to his friends and a
good citizen. He came to SMYRNA in
1889 and established a hosiery mill
and did much good to the town in
furnishing employment and putting
considerable money in circulation in
the community. He continued in The
hosiery manufacturing business until
1906. Mr.. Bitter was married twice.
In 1874 he married Miss Anna L.
Neach of Germantown, Pa. She died
In 1894. In October, 1898, he married
Mrs. Marguerite Sutton of Camden.
\. w., who survives him. He is also
survived by two daughters of his first
marriage: Mrs Edward Caples and
Miss LaNette Bitter, both of Rich
mend, Va. Funeral services took
place from his late residence Monday
afternoon in charge of Rev Thomas
Getz Hill of St. Peters Church and
interment was in Odd Fellows ceme-
vcry.
Mrs. Mary A. Savin Dies at Townsend
Mrs. Mary A. Savin, aged IS, widow
OF john A. Savin, formerly of Smyrna
died at Townsend Friday after a few
days illness of pneumonia. Mrs.
Savin, before her marriage, was Miss
Mary Williams and a niece of the late
William c. Mitchell of Smyrna, at
whose home she was practically rails
ca and spent much of her early life.
She is survived by four children, as
follows: Mrs. Allen Cox of Philadel-
pEia, Frank Savin, Clayton; Herman
Savin, Youngston, Ohio; and Mrs.
Charles Atwell of Kennett Square, Pa.
Funeral took place Monday from her
late residence in Townsend in charge
of the Rev. Ransom P. Nichols of
Smyrna and interment was in Odd
Fellows cemetery, Smyrna.
Mrs. S. E. WiIcutts formerly of Dover
Mrs Sarah E. Wilcutss, formerly a
resident of Dover, died in Whining
ton February 21st. Her remains were
taken to Dover Tuesday and inter
ment in the old NJ. E. cemetery. Mrs.
Wilcutts was 72 years of age. She is
survived by five children: Mrs. Eta
kugers of Brooklyn, N. Y, Miss Ella
Hancock of Plainfeld, N. j., w. Daw-
son Wilcutts of Holmes, Pa, Mrs. F.
+. Spencer of Whitehall, Montana,
and Arley Wilcutts of Bowers Beach.
Gustavis Davis Dies in Spruance City
Gustavis Davis, aged II, of West
Smyrna, died Saturday after linger-
ing illness. He leaves a widow and
several children. Funeral took place
yesterday with interment at Delaney's
Death of John NJ. Bowen of Newark
John NJ. Bowen of Newark, aged IS
years, for forty years one of the edi-
,ors and owners of the Newark
Ledger, and a brother of Levin K.
Bowen of that town, died Monday
morning after an illness of many
weeks. His wife died about twenty
i've years ago. When a boy he learn
ID printing. Subsequently, in associa-
ion with his brother, Levi, he took
)ver the Newark Ledger. They ran it
Intil last December when it was sold
o Wilmington syndicate. Mr.. Bow
N was an active member of the Pres
,yterian Church and Sunday school.
Ir. and Mrs. Dudley Kemp Lose Son
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Kemp of near
cwn have the sympathy of their
riends in the loss of their infant son,
William d. Kemp, who died Friday
lfter short illness, aged 2 months
nd II days. Funeral took place Sat-
Irday.
w. B. MasIin of Massey Dead
William B. Maslin, aged 62, pro-
'rietor of the Massey Hotel, died at
Massey, Nd, Monday, after a linger-
ng illness. He will be buried at st.
Elements cemetery tomorrow.