Smyrna times., 1924-07-30
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
John B. Hurley, Prominent Citizen of
SeafOrd, Dies Following Illness of
Several MOnths-Other Deaths

SeafOrd, Dies Following Illness of
Several MOnths-Other Deaths
John B. Hurley, founder of the firm
of j. B. Hurley & Sons, one of the
largest automobile firms on the pen
insula, died at his home in Seaford,
Saturday night, following an illness
OF several months. He was born in
SeafOrd hundred, May q, 1862, a son
of the late Burton and Mary Hurley,
and with the exception of about four
years which ne spent in Connecticut,
had resided there all his life. Start
ing life as a poor boy he had by hard
work, economy, and strict attention to
his business, grown to be one of the
most substantial business men of this
| section of the State. Besides the
garage business, he was interested in
a basket and crate factory at Seaford,
he and William White owning and
operating the plant. He had been a
staunch Republican all his life, al
ways taking an active interest in the
success of his party, and was known
as one of the leaders of his party in
Sussex county. He was prominent in
town affairs, had served as a member
of City Council several terms and was
a present member of Council and
treasurer of the town. He was an ac-
tive member Of the official board of
the church, a position he had held for
many years. He was member of
Liberty Bell Council, No. 81, Jr. O.U.
A. NJ, and Hebron Lodge, Knights of
Pythias, of Seaford. He is survived
by a widow and four children, Leroy,
Mabel, Victor and Elsie Hurley; also
three sisters and two brothers, G..
Edward Hurley, L. w. Hurley, Mrs.
Perry T. Adams, Mrs. A. NJ. Willing
and Mrs. William H. Pusey, all Of
SeafOrd. Funeral services were held
in St. Johns NJ. E. Church, Seaford,
Wednesday, in charge of Rev. John j.
Bunting, of Smyrna, and Rev. W..
Vaughan Moore, of Seaford. Inter
ment was made in Odd Fellows GEM
etery.
Thomas FARRELL, Retired Farmer, Dead
Thomas FARRELL, aged 78 years, well
known retired farmer, died at his
home on West Commerce Street, yes
terday, Tuesday afternoon, after a
lingering illness. Mr.. FARRELL was
born and raised near FELTON, and took
up farming as a vocation and for
many years was a progressive and
successful farmer near Smyrna. He
retired some years ago and has been
! living in Smyrna ever since. He mar
ried early in life, Miss Mary E. Darl-
ing, who survives him with eight
children as follows: Edward farrell,
Dover; Emory FARRELL, Middletown;
Mrs. Ella Hoffman, Middletown; Mrs.
J. c. Hopkins, Chestertown, Md;
William farrell, Smyrna; Harvey Jar
rell, Dover; Ernest FARRELL, Smyrna
and Mrs. J. B. Thompson, Dover. Fun
eral services will take place from his
late residence at p. m, tomorrow
Thursday afternoon, in charge of Rev.
w. E. Matthews, with interment at
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Alexander R. Marvel Dies At SeafOrd
Alexander R.Marvel, one of the old
est farmers in lower Delaware, died
Friday night at Seaford, at the home
of his son, George w. Marvel, with
whom he had resided since the death
of his wife, u years ago. He was sc
years of age, and was born near
Sharptown, Md. He is survived by
the following children: George W.,
John W., Charles R., and Arista V.
Marvel, and Mrs. Elmer Collins, all
of Seaford. Funeral services were
held at the home of his son, George
w. Marvel, Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner Lose Infant Son
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Gardner, of
Fleming's Landing are receiving the
sympathy of their friends in the loss
of their infant son, Paul Collins Gard
ner, aged 1 year and four months
who died Friday last from an unfor-
tunate accident. The little tot in
scmeway pulled a pot of hot coffee OIL
the stove on him. He was so badly
scalded that death ensued despite
medical attention to save it. Funeral
took place Monday with interment at
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Garrett PlOwman Dies at Ridley Park
Garrett Hynson Plowman, engaged
in the wholesale shoe business in
Philadelphia, died Thursday at his
home, LOG Poplar Walk, Ridley Park,
after a lengthy illness. He had been
a resident of that borough for 20
years. He is survived by widow