Smyrna times., 1922-09-13
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
II. A. Perkins, Well-KnOwn Middle
town Man, Passes Away-Death of
Frank p. Johnson of Port Penn

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Sc years. Mr.. Perkins had been un-
we'll for the past ~ months, and his
death was not unexpected, the cause
being cirrhosis of the liver, from
which he had been. long sufferer. He
leaves one brother, DR.. Francis NJ.
Perkins, of Philadelphia. Deceased
was the eldest son of the late Henry
and Cornelia Allen Perkins, and was
born in Philadelphia, July 31st, 1886.
In early life he was associated with
Hacker, Lee & Co., IRON moulders, and
was transferred with the American
Bank Note Company of Philadelphia.
After severing his connections with
these firms he entered the service of
the City Board of Health of Philadel-
phia as inspector, and remained in
that position until Is years ago, when
he retired and located in MiddletOwn,
where he has Since resided. In 1864 |
he was united in marriage to Miss |
Mary F. Wood who died several years
ago. Mr.. Perkins was one of the old |
est members of Union Lodge, No. 5, |
A. F. & A. NJ, of Middletown, having
joined in 1862 He was deeply inter-
ested in the affairs of the local lodge,
and attended all meetings regularly.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mrs. Viola Smith, Thursday
afternoon, at two o'clock, in charge of
Rev. John Townley, the Masonic ser
vice being used, conducted by St.
Johns Commandry Knight Templars,
of Wilmington. Interment was made
in Forest cemetery.
Mrs. Lydie X. Morris, Dies at Odessa
Mrs. Lydie R. Morris, wife of How
ard Morris, died at her home in Odes-
sa at 1.30 o'clock Wednesday morning,
after an illness of several months,
aged As years. The news of her un-
timely death was a great shock to
those who had known her since child
hood and it can be truthfully said
that her friends were numerous. Mrs.
Morris was an every day Christian.
The beautifying influences of a pure
religion were spread over a life and
character as spotless and charming as
was ever possessed by any of the no.
BILE women who have lived and died
during the ages that are gone AS
such life was blessing and benefac-
tion to all within the sphere of its in
fluence so is the death of such a one a
public misfortune, as well as an ir-
reparable loss to the home circle made
desolate by her departure. 1t is diff
cult to pay a fitting tribute to the
memory of so noble a woman-one
whose every day life was embellished
by the most charming and lovable at
tributes of her sex. A perfect lady
at all times-under all circumstances,
she seemed born to inspire the love
and respect of all who were so for
tunate as to be acquainted with her.
She was for many years a member of
st. Paul's NJ. f. Church, of Odessa,
and took an active part in all church
work. Mrs. Morris was also connect
ed with the Parent-Teacher AssOcia-
tion, of Odessa, and served as an of
ficer since its organization. Deceased
leaves a husband, and three sons to
mourn her sad death. Funeral SER
vices were held at her late home in
Odessa, Saturday afternoon, and in
terment was made in st. PaulS NJ. E
Cemetery.
William E. Smith, KirkwOOd Merchant
William f. Smith, 62 years old, a
well-known storekeeper, of KirkwoOd
died at the Delaware Hospital Sunday
: night, as a result of injuries received
: in an automobile collision on the State
Road a week previous to his death
, He suffered fractured leg and other
o injuries in the collision. Mr.. Smith
who was born in New Castle, and haC
. lived in Delaware all his life, had con.
;. Quoted a store at Kirkwood for 2i
E years and was well-known through
!. the state. While driving alone in hi!
car, the machine was struck by ;
Pennsylvania car, said to have beer
= driven by a Mr. Collins, of 119 Soutl
q Fiftieth street, Philadelphia. Afte
! the accident Mr.. Smith was taken Il
the Delaware Hospital in the Pennsyl
g vania machine, where it was though
i his injuries were not serious. Com
e plications developed, however, and hi
: death occurred, Unexpectedly Sunda.
night. He is survived by widow.
Frank p. johnson Dies at Port Penn
/ After an illness of two month
Ie Frank P. Johnson, died at the home o
IA his daughter, Mrs. Francis Gallant i
= Port Penn, Sunday morning, Sept.
le at seven o'clock, aged SO years. Nj
J. Johnson had been a lifelong residen
0, of Port Penn, and was we'll and favor
If ably kown throughout that section
re He leaves two daughters and four son
to mourn his death. Funeral service
were held at the home of his daugf
oil ter, Mrs. Gallant, Tuesday Afternoon