Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
WIS S.Hilles, Prominent Delaware Law
Yer and Husband of Florence Bay
ard Hilles, Dies in Wilmington

ard Hilles, Dies In Wilmington
William Hilles, 62 years old, presi-
dent of the State Bar Association, one
Of tie ablest lawyers in the history Of
Delaware, active in civic affairs,
noted clubman, and related to some of
the most prominent families in the
State, died suddenly early Thursday
morning from a heart attack at his
home, 260O West Nineteenth street,
Wilmington. The past year had been
an unfortunate one for Mr.. Hilles,
physically. He was taken suddenly
i'll last spring from an attack of kid
ney trouble and was away from his
practive of law about six weeks. He
had been back to his practive only
short time when he was struck BY
girder projecting from a passing
truck, suffering several broken ribs
and a puncture of the lungs. That ac-
cident kept him away many weeks,
and at times he was close to death.
Since that time and up until Wednes-
day evening, however, he had been ac-
tive in his business and SEEMINGLY was
in health. Mr.. Hilles was a native of
Philadelphia. Besides his outstand-
ing legal ability, he was endowed with
a genial personality that endeared
him to all who came in contact with
him. He was fluent and impressive
speaker before a jury and before pub
lie gatherings. In a court trial, he
was BILE to apply his legal knowledge
and power Of speech with his person
ality to great advantage. Surviving
Mr.. Hilles are his wife, Mrs. Florence
Bayard Hilles, sister of y. S. Senator
Thomas F. Bayard, his daughter, Miss
Katherine Lee Hilles, two sisters, Miss
Anne 7. Hilles, Of Wilmington, and
Mrs. Joseph Esrey johnson, Of Scars
dale, Pa, and a nephew, oJseph Esrey
johnson, Jr., of Scarsdale. Funeral
largely attended, took place Saturday
with interment at West Laurel Hill
Cemetery in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Curry, Mother Of Mrs. w. G. Roe
Mrs. Elizabeth Boyer Curry, aged
SO, widow Of Henry Curry, a well
known carriage builder Of Smyrna,
died at the residence Of her daughter
Mrs. w. G. Roe on South Main street
at $50 last evening after only three
days illness of heart trouble. She was
born, raised and spent her whole life
in this vicinity. Since the death of
her husband who died number Of
years ago, she has been making her
home with her daughter, Mrs, w. G..
Roe. A good woman, devoted to her
home and friends she lead an ex
pliary life and was esteemed BY all
who knew her. She had ben MEM
Der Of Asbury NJ. E. Church all her
life. She IL survived BY one daugh-
ter, Mrs. WI. g. Roe Of this town and
three sons: Edward Curry of Will
mington; Robert Curry of Philadel-
phia and Henry Jr., who lives in the
west. Funeral will take place at 1.30
Friday afternoon in charge of her
pastor, Rev. R. X. Stephenson Of As
bury Nj. f. Church and interment will
be in Glenwood Cemetery.
George O. Mofitt Dies in Clayton
George Q. Mofitt, aged 64, railroad
blacksmith at Clayton, died suddenly
at his home in Clayton Monday morn
ing. Mr. Mofitt had been off duty
for month or more due to illness.
Deceased was born and raised near
7 Smyrna and years ago worked with
\ the foundry firm of Geo. w. & S. Tay-
lor. Later he took a job with the
railroad company and had given them
years Of service. Mr.. Moffitt was a
member Of the Ancient Order Of Red
Men, Knights of Pythias and the
Shield of Honor. He is survived by
his widow and four daughters: Miss
I Helen Moffitt and Miss Georgia Mof-
fit, who lived at home, and two mar
|. ried daughters living away, one IN
\ Georgia and one in Philadelphia. Fun
I eral will take place tomorrow, Thurs
day, at 130 D. m, in charge Of Rev.
J. P. Adams, pastor Of the M. T.
\ Church, and interment will be in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Death Of Miss Elizabeth Guessford
! Miss Elizabeth F. Guessford, aged
p, who for years made her home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard r. Long and
was loved and esteemed as dearly as
a member Of the family, died early
Friday morning after an illness OF
over a year Bright and happy, with
the enthusiasm Of youth and every
thing to live for, her long illness and
death was a matter Of deep regret to
those who were acquainted with her
and knew Of her struggle to live. She
was one of those sweet characters who
endeared herself to old and young,
Funeral services took place Sunday
afternoon from the residence Of Mr.
and Mrs. r. E. Long on the Boulevard
and interment was IN Odd Fellows
Cemetery, the Rev. L. A. Lemoiner
rector of St. Peters Church, oficiat-
ing.
Mrs. Eliza "A. Urian, Aged 81