Smyrna times., 1927-07-06
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Former Constable w. Meads Boyer,
Dies on the Farm of George Carter
Which He Manage for Several Years


Which He Manage for Several Years
Former Constable w. Meads Boyer,
well known in all parts Of upper Kent
County, died at his home on Cedar
Brook Farm at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning of general debility. He was
in his 10Th year. Mr.. Boyer was born
and raised near Smyrna and spent his
early life in farming. He married
Miss Annie Wallace, also from near
Smyrna, who survives him. On ac-
count Of failing health, Mr.. Boyer lat
er gave up farming and moved tc
Clayton where he obtained an appoint
ment as constable and also did special
work as railroad detective. Later he
moved to Smyrna where he continued
to serve in both Of these capacities.
Subsequently he went back to farming
and took charge Of the Gears farm
near Smyrna. After running this farm
for several years he became manager
Of "Cedar Brook Farm" owned BY
George Carter, which position he con
tinued to hold until two years ago,
when i'll health compelled him to re
tire. Since then, he has continued to
live on the farm. His wife survives
him. The funeral was held from his
home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock,
interment in old Bethel Cemetery near
Cheswold. The Rev. W. E. Matthews
of Smyrna had charge of the services.
Emory SudIer, Brother of C. ]. SudIer
Emory Sudler, aged SO, brother Of
Charles J. Sudler, president Of the
National Bank Of Smyrna, died at
Ashville, North Carolina, Saturday
morning where he had gone seeking
higher altitude with the hope of
beneftting his health. Mr.. Sudler
had been in declining health for sew
eral years and was obliged to give up
the commission business in Philadel-
phia which vocation he followed the
greater part of his life. Mr.. Sudler
was born and raised in Sudlersville,
Nd, and after following the mercan-
tile business at Centreville, Md, for
everal years, went to Philadelphia
where he entered the fruit commission
business. The firm name was Hutch
ison & Sudler for a time and after
Mr.. Hutchison's death, the business
was continued in the name Of Emory
Sudler. Later Mr.. Sudler associated
himself with the firm Of Hellerick and
Company. While in the commission
business in Philadelphia Mr.. Sudler
resided most of the time in Camden,
n. J. About a year before his health
broke down, he purchased a home at
Merchantville, n. j., almost opposite
the home Of Walter J. Stats, ma
tive Of Taylor's Bridge, near Smyrna,
who is now a high official in the Vic
tor Talking Machine Company of
Camden. Mr.. Sudler's residence in
Merchantville was very brief. He was
obliged to give up everything on ac-
count of his health and moved South
where he died early Saturday morn
ing. While in Camden he became a
member of the Lutheran Church. He
was fine type Of manhood and was
esteemed by a large circle Of friends.
He is survived by his wife; one broth
er: Charles ]. Sudler Of this town, and
two sisters: Mrs. NJ. L. Hood of Sud-
lersville, Md, and Mrs. w. A. Rolph
of Hyattsville, Md. Funeral took
place Monday at Sudlersville, Nd, ,and
interment was in the Sudlersville cem-
etery.
Ezra S. Evans Dies at MiddletOwn
Ezra S. Evans died suddenly at his
home on West Main street, Middle
town, Wednesday morning about eight
o'clock, aged ~ years. Deceased had
partaken of a hearty breakfast, and
was sitting on his porch when he was
suddenly stricken with heart trouble
and expired a half hour later. Mr..
Evans had been in failing health for
several years, having suffered heart
attacks on previous occasions, and
three years ago retired from his farm
and moved to Middletown, where he
has since resided. He devoted his en-
tire life to farming, and was one OF
the best and most progressive farmers
in that community. Previous to NOV
ing to Delaware, 25 years ago, Mr..
Evans resided in the Cecilton and
Earleville sections in Cecil County Nd.
Deceased is survived by a widow, one
daughter, Mrs. Elwood Brofn, of Mid
dletown; two sons, Messrs. 4. Arthur
Evans, Of near Middletown, and Allen
/ E. Evans, Of Chester, Pa; one broth
er, Mr.. Henry Evans, Of Wilmington;
and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Vim
ward, aso of Middletown, and Mrs.
Howard Bennett, of Bradley Beach,
n. j. Funeral services and interment
| took place at Middle.own.
| MASSEY FARMER HAS ACCIDENT