Smyrna times., 1928-02-08
DEATH RECORD OF THE WETK
DR.. J. o. Williams, Smyrna's Well
Known Veterinarian, Dies Suddenly
Saturday, While in Wilmington

DR.. Jacob Oscar Williams, 49 years
old well-known veterinarian, Of
Smyrna, who had his office in and
boarded at the Delaware House, died
a few minutes after being admitted
to the Delaware Hospital Saturday af-
temoon at o'clock. Physicians at
the hospital attributed death to an
overdose of drug, which had ben en-
ployed BY the dead man as an emetic.
Dir. Williams was visiting friends, Mr.
and Mrs. Laurence Hayes, at 1916
Washington street, Wilmington, when
stricken. The police ambulance was
called by Mr.. Hayes, but within few
minutes after arriving at the hospital.
just block away, the veterinarian
was pronounced dead by DIR. Myer
Freidenson, an interne at the institu-
ton. During the few minutes which
elapsed between the arrival of the
patient at the hospital and for some
time after the heart action had stop
ped, every possible effort was made
by Dr. Freidenson To restore life, in
Guiding use Of stomach pump, arti-
ficial respiration, an injection of
adrenalin and other means. In re
sponse to the injection Of adrenalin,
slight reaction of the heart was noted,
but not sufficient to restore continued
heart action. The stomach wash re-
vealed content of close to two ounces
Of the drug Oh about 16 teaspoonsfuls,
Dr.. Freidenson said. The normal
dose, when prescribed as an emetic
for adults, II from two to four teas
poonfuls. DR.. Freidenson said the
drug had affected the brain centers,
paralysing the respiratory organs,
with its immediate effect upon the
heart, resulting in rapid death. DR..
Williams was son of the late Jacob
Williams Of Sussex County, and was
born in Seaford, where he lived until
a year ago when he removed to Smyr-
ma. He was a graduate Of Ann Arbor
Mich He was twice married and is
survived BY one son, Oliver Williams,
living in Philadelphia. The body will
be taken to his former home in Sea
ford, tomorrow, where he will be bur
led beside his father and mother.
Death of Philip Carey, Retired Farmer
Philip Carey, well-known retired
farmer of Kenton Hundred, who NOV
ed to Smyrna two years ago and took
the DR.. Smithers house On Main street
died Sunday night after long illness.
He was a son of the late Philip Carey
and was born, raised and spent his
whole life in this vicinity. In early
lige he married Miss Ella Pratt of
near Clayton who survives him with
two daughters, Misses Eva Carey and
Ethel Carey who live at home. A son
Earl Carey, died last summer. He is
also survived by four sisters and three
brothers as follows: Mrs. John Guyer,
Richardson Park, near Wilmington;
Mrs. Harry Cats, Millington, Md;
Mrs. Charles Reese, Clayton, Mrs.
Harvey Hutchinson, Marcus Hook, Pa.
George Carey, Of near Kenton; N. B.
Carey of Lansdowne, Pa, and Clay
Carey residing over in New Jersey.
Funeral took place from his late resi-
dence at o'clock this afternoon with
interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery
c. T. Voshell, Formerly of MarydeI
Charles T. Voshell, aged "A years,
formerly Of Marydel, who died at his
home, 1913 n. Adams street, Will
mington, January 28,was buried Tues
day Of last wek. Mr.. Voshell died af-
ter an illness Of six months with
stomach trouble. For the past five
years he had been employed by the
Herman Glanding Company, and be-
fore that worked at Lippincott's He
was a member of Eureka Council, Jr.
| o. U. a. NJ Born in Marydel, he
went to Wilmington 35 years ago. He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Pauline Voshell,