Smyrna times., 1926-03-17
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
DIR. w. V. Messick, Prominent Physi-
clan, Bed-ridden From a Complete
Breakdown, Died Suddenly Monday

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breakdown about eight years ago
and who has been confined to his
home apartment in the HAZEL Build
ing, died during the noon hour Mon
day. 1t is thought he suffered an
Oher stroke, another of the many that
he had suffered from time to time
during his illness. Though bed-ridden
and helpless he had a strong hold on
life, ate heartily, and seemed his us
ual self Monday when a change for
the worse took place which resulted
fatally. The death of DIR. Messick
removes one of Smyrna's young ply
sicians, for he was only 40, who start
ed out on his profession in Smyrna
with great promise. He enjoyed large
practice and had endeared himself to
host OF. friends. When he suffered
a break down, everything that medical
science could do for him was done and
even the refreshing and recuperating
air Of Atlantic City was sought. He
no sooner regained himself, when an
other breakdown would reduce his vi
tality until he was obliged to give up
his practice. He finally became help
less and required the constant attend
ance of a nurse. DR.. Messick was a
graduate of the University of New
York and after spending some time at
the Bellevue Hospital, he came to
Smyrna in 1902 and soon had large
practice. He married Miss Blanche
HAZEL, daughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman P. HAZEL, of Smyrna,
and she and one son, James Messick,
survive him. He also is survived by
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Mes
sick, of MiddletOwn, and one brother,
Paul B. Messick. Funeral services
were held at his late residence this
Wednesday, afternoon at 2.3O o'clock
Rev. R. K. Stephenson, officiating, and
interment was made in Glenwood Gem
etery.
Mrs. Mary NJ. FAIRIES, of Wilmington
Mrs. Mary NJ. FAIRIES, "a years old,
died Monday morning following
lingering illness, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Elmer Webb, 1903
Tatnall Street in Wilmington. She
was the widow of Edwin c. FAIRIES
who at one time conducted hard
ware and harness shop in Smyrna.
She was born in Salisbury, Md, but
had been making her home with her
daughter in Wilmington since she left
Smyrna. She is survived by her
daughter, Mrs. Elmer NJ. Webb, and
one son, w. f. FAIRIES, a druggist of
Wilmington; six grandchildren and
three great grandchildren; also one
brother in Salisbury. Ralph FAIRIES,
connected with the Offices of L. NJ.
Price & Son, this town, is a grandson.
Mrs. FAIRIES had been in poor health
for some time and pneumonia devel-
Oped Friday, causing her death. She
was a member Of Asbury M.E.Church
Smyrna, for many years. Funeral
services were held at the residence of
her daughter, Mrs. Elmer NJ. Webb,
this( (Wednesday)mo1ning at II o'clock
lntement was made in the Odd Eel
lows cemetery, Smyrna.
Mrs. CahOOn, Wife of DR.. J.H. CahOOn
Mrs. Ida Berry Cahoon, wife of DR..
Joseph Harry Cahoon of New
York City, died Saturday after an i'll
ness of about two years. She was
formerly of the Dover vicinity and
was well known in Smyrna, where
she was esteemed by relatives and
friends for her lovable character. De
spite her illness she looked on the
bright side of life and hoped for re-
stored health. A devoted wife and
helpmate to her husband in his busy
practice and' 'lOved and esteemed by a
host of friends, her death has produc-
ed profound sorrow. She is survived
by her husband and one sister, Mrs.
Pierce Brown of Philadelphia. The
funeral was held Monday in New
York and the body was taken to Do
yer yesterday for interment in Silver
Lake cemetery. DR.. CahoOn, her hus-
band, was a brother of the late Ed
ward d. CahOon, for many years
treasurer of the old William 3. Riker
drug firm which was later absorbed
by chain of drug stores now con-
trOlled by the Louis K Ligett Com
pany.
Death of Frank w. Downs, KentOn
Kenton, March 16. - Frank w.
Downs, aged n, died at his home in
Kenton on Monday evening, March Is,
following a paraletic stroke. He was
the son of the late James and Ann
Luff Downs and was born near Ken
ton and spent most of his days farm
ing until the last few years when he
retired and moved to Kenton. He is
survived by his wife, who was Miss
Laura B. Cantwell, daughter of the
late R. E. Cantwell. He is also sur
vived by eight children as follows:
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