Smyrna times., 1925-10-07
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Rev. George P. Smith, Well-Known
Methodist Minister, Who Served
Clayton, kentOn and CheswOld

NeI SIIlce his retirement from the
Cheswold NJ. f. Church some three
years ago, died at his home in Dover
on American Avenue early Wednes-
day morning after lingering illness.
He was at one time pastor of the st.
Paul NJ. E. Church, Clayton, and of
the NJ. E. Church, Millington, Md, and
had many friends in this vicinity who
mourn his death. He is survived bv
a widow, formerly Miss Ida Clough.
Rev. Smith had occupied several i'm
pOrtant charges in the Wilmington
Conference and was much beloved by
all of his parishioners wherever he
served. AS evidence of his popular
ity as minister and pastor, during
his illness many of his former parish
toner's from different parts of the
country have called to inquire of his
health. The appointments he served
were as follows: 1896, Lakesville; 1897
Glendale; 1898 to 1900, Houston;
1901 to 1905, Wyoming; 1906 to 1909,
Clayton; 1910 and 1911, st. Johns;
1912 and 1913, Kenton; 1914 to 1916,
Millington; 1917 to 1921, Cheswold.
He went on the retired list in 1922,
and moved from Cheswold to Dover.
Funeral serveces were held in the
Wesley NJ. +. Church in Dover, Friday
afternoon. More than $50 persons at
tended, among whom were his friends,
members of his former pastorates,and
ministers of the Wilmington Confer
ence. The services opened with a
selection by the choir. The 103d
Psalm, Mr.. Smiths favorite, was read
by DR.. H. G. Budd, of the Wesleyan
Collegiate Institute. This was follow
ed by the reading of the scripture by
Rev. r. X. Stephenson, of Smyrna.
The eulOgy was delivered by Rev.
George P. Jones, Of Smyrna, a friend
of the deceased, who during his life
time had expressed the desire that Mr..
Jones make a few remarks at his fun
eral. The closing prayer was made
by Rev. Leonard White Harmony
Lodge, No. 13, A. F. and A. NJ, of
Smyrna, of which MIR. Smith was a
member, and the Union Lodge, No. Z,
of Dover, attended the services. In
terment was in Lakeside Cemetery,
Dover.
VIM. E. Wright, Native of Townsend
William f. Wright, of Atlantic City
n. J.,but formerly a risident of Town
send, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Wright of Middletown, died on Friday
25, at $40 o'clock of
bright's disease after an illness of
two years. Mr.. Wright was born in
Townsend on March q, 1879, his age
being 46 years. While mere lad he
learned telegraphy under Mr.. Kokem
at Blackbird and Mr.. Richard Hodgson
at Townsend. Hr worked in this ca
pacity on the Delaware division for
several years, then went to Atlantic
City, y. j., about 20 years ago where
he was likewise employed. He relin-
quished his railroad career about three
years ago to devote his whole atten-
ton to the development of an oil and
gas company with which he had been
associated for sometime. He looked
after the general work of the oil COM
pany at Casper, Wyoming, and gave
personal supervision to his company's
extensive gas we'll development at
PennsbOro, w. Va. Mr.. Wright was
about 10 years ago, his bride
being Miss Ruby McCury, of Atlantic
City, who survives him. Also three
sisters, Mrs. William jenkins, Mrs.
Cassie McVey, of Chester, Pa, and
Mrs. Harry lsaacs, of Townsend. In
terment was made in the Townsend
NJ. L. Cemetery.
Mrs. James Cummins, Near Smyrna
Mrs. Elizabeth Cummins, widow Of
the late James Cummins, formerly of
Leipsic, died suddenly Thursday even
ing of last week at her daughters
home near Smyrna, aged 81 years.
While in i'll health for some time, her
sudden death was a severe shock to
ler family and many friends. She
is survived by seven children, David
Cummins, Smyrna; Mrs Anna Rench,
Dover; Mrs. Margaret Donovan, Will
nington; Mrs. Eva Goldsborough,
Marcus Hook, Pa; Mrs. lola Hoffeck-
sr, Mrs. Mary Walker, Mrs. Susan
Ford, Smyrna. Funeral services were
leld Saturday from her daughters
nome. Interment at Odd eFllOws
Cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mofrett, Near Clayton
Mrs. Elizabeth Moffett, aged 70,
mother Of William Moffett near Clay
ton, died in ST. Frances Hospital, |
Tuesday and will be bur-
ed tomorrow morning in Holy Cross
Cemetery, Dover. She had been i'll
and was taken in the Smyrna ambu-
ance to the hospital on Monday.