Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Clara Hutchinson Bailey, Wife
Of Thomas E. Bailey, Formerly of
KentOn, Passes Away, Age IA.


Mrs. Clara E. Bailey, aged IA. wife
of Thomas E. Bailey, passed quietly
away at her home on South street.
this town, Friday evening, following
a long illness. For seven years, ever
since she moved with her husband
from KentOn to Smyrna, she has
been an invalid and tho she under
went three operations and had everv
attention that medical science could
command, she bore her suffering with
a Christian fortitude and sweet resig-
nation that was beautiful to the end.
Mrs. Bailey was the daughter of the
late William and Hannah (Palmer)
Hutchinson and was born and raised
in Jones' Neck near Dover. Of
Quaker parentage, she acquired by
nature and training that quiet, un-
Cstatatious life that made her a queen
in her home and devoted to
her husband and children. When she
married and moved to Kenton, which
would have been SO years on Feb1u-
ary 18th, she joined the Methodist
Episcopal Church and was active as
q church worker while her health
would permit. Her exemplary life,
her lOvable personalities drew about
hel many friends in both Kenton and
Smyrna, who mourn her death. Be-
sides her husband, she is, survived by
five children as follows: Mrs. Whar-
on NOVEL;, of Wilmington; Mrs.
Harry B. Clark, of near Kenton. Mr..
Mason Bailey, of Philadelphia; Mrs.
Corley, wife of DR.. R. F. Corley, and
Mrs. Clifton, widow of DIR. R. Hirons
Clifton, of Smyrna. Funeral services
took place from her late residence on
South street, Monday afternoon at
one o'clock, in charge of her pastor,
Rev. Ransom P. Nichols, pastor of
Asbury NJ E. Church, and interment
was in the family lot in St. Peters
Cemetery.
Death of VIM E. Waters, Philadelphia
William E. Waters, aged SO, died
early Monday morning, at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. r. E. Denney,
in Elkins Park, Pa. He was the son
of the late James M. and Emmeline
(Clayville) Waters, and was born at
Snow Hill, Md. Mr.. Waters has been
a resident of Smyrna, Philadelphia
ard Atlantic City, N. j., and at the
time of his death was living in Elkins
Park. He was twice married, his first
wife being Miss Mary J. Price, daugh-
ter of the late Moses Price. In 1895
he married Mrs. Susan C. Daniels.
He is survived by his widow and two
daughters of his first marriage, Mrs.
Harry G. Tschudy, of Smyrna, and
Mrs. Reuben E.. Denney, of ElIins
Park. While residing in Smyrna Mr..
Waters was actively connected with
st. Peters Church, being the rector's
warden for several years. In business
Mr.. Waters was associated with the
well-known Philadelphia firm of Zieg-
ler Bros. Company over forty years
and since 1916 has been its president.
A man of strong personality, gener-
Gus nature, attracted many friends in
whatever direction his unusual energy
lee him. Funeral services will be held
in St. Peters Church upon the arrival
Of the noon train tomorrow, (Thurs-
day., February 5.
Death Of Mrs. LOttie T. BrOcksOn
Mrs. Lottie T. Brockson, aged Sc,
wife of John E. Brockson, a we'll
known Blackbird farmer, died Mon
day, after a lingering illness. Mrs.
Brockson panied local and Statewide
reputation for her activities in Sun
DAY School work and gave much of
her time to advancing the Christian
of children. She was one
of the organizers of the Sunday
School at Blackbird, the upgrowth of
which was the pretty little church
which is one of the monuments to
her memory as one of the founders.
She loved children and her exem-
plary life and influence was felt by |
many of the rising generation in the
community in which she lived. She |
was a daughter of the late Thomas A.
and Sarah (Taylor) Robinson and
joined the M. f. Church when a
young girl and remained true and
steadfast to her faith all her life.
Her husband survives her. Funeral
services will take place tomorrow
Thursday, from her late residence
at Blackbird, in charge of Revs. Burr
and Webster, and interment will be
made in Odd. Fellows Cemetery,
SnnVYna