Smyrna times., 1928-03-14
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
James p. Jones, Prominent Smyrna
Farmer, Dies After Lingering Ill
ness of PneumOnia-Other Deaths

ness of Pneumonia Deaths
James P. Jones, aged 20, one Of
| Smyrna's best known farmers, died at
his home on the Boulevard about
three miles south Of Smyrna, Friday
night the 9th inst, after a linger-
ing illness. The death of Mr.. Jones
removes one of the most beloved and
popular farmers Of this community.
For more than thirty-two years he
had been a progressive agriculturist
and had lead a clean life, devoted to
his home and friends which he count
ed near and dear with no personal
sacrifice too much trouble to do his
friendly part. Though a Democrat,
he never sought nor held office and
preferred to give his whole attention
to his farm where he was known as
a model farmer. For many years he
was member and faithful attendant
/ of Asbury Methodist Episcopal
| Church and lead an exemplary chris
| tian life. He is survived by his widow
Mrs. Mollie (Salmons) Jones and two
daughters: Mrs. James S. TruaX of
Smyrna, and Mrs. William Ennis near
| Smyrna. Eight grandchildren also
survive. A brother, John Jones, and
a sister, Mrs. George Pleasanton, live
in Smyrna, and three sisters, Mrs. L.
b. Salmons, Mrs. Robert Rollison and
Mrs. Benner Nethery live in Chester,
Pa. Funeral took place from his late
residence yesterday afternoon IN
charge of Rev. R. K. Stephenson DID,,
pastor of Asbury Church. AS a mark
Of respect and esteem in which the de-
/ ceased was held, the funeral was
largely attended; Asbury Male Quar-
tette sang favorite hymns; floral trib-
utes, many and beautiful, banked the
casket, and a large cOrtage followed
the remains to its last resting place in
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Death Mrs. Bertha Harris Satterfeld
Mrs. Bertha G. Satterfeld, aged AZ
year, wife Of former Mayor Harry
\ Satterfeld, of Rehoboth, and sister Of
Mrs. May Harris Williams of Smyr-
ma, died Saturday at Beebe Hospital,
n Lewes, as the result Of a complica-
\ ton Of diseases. She was born and
raised at Clayton, being the daughter
of the late John and Amelia (Kirmse)
Harris. For many years she has been
residing in Rehoboth where her ex-
4 empliary life and devotion to her
home had won her a host Of friends.
Her funeral was held yesterday morn
ing at IL o'clock, with services at her
late home. The body was brought to
Smyrna for intelment in Odd Fellows
cemetery and brief service was
held at the grave. Mrs. Satterfield IS
survived by her husband, who is 2
conductor on the Pennsylvania Rail
road; one son, Morris, and one daugh-
ter, Emily. She is also survived by
a brother, William Harris, of Camden
n. j., and three sisters: Miss Ella
Harris, Philadelphia; Mrs. Fred Viii
liams, Smyrna, and Miss Ada Harris
Sanford Murphy Dies in Colorado
Sanford S. Murphey, formerly Of
Dover. son of the late Rev. Thomas J
Murphey and Elizabeth w. Murphey
of Dover, died in Denver, Colorado
Saturday after a lingering illness. He
was 78 years Of age. Mr.. Murphey
was the founder Of the Elizabeth M
Murphey school for children in Dover
which was completed two years ago
He was also the donor of the Murphey
Memorial Presbyterian Church Of Do
yer, completed about three years ago
He is survived BY one sister, Miss
Ella Murphey, of Dover. His body
will be brought to Dover for interment
in the family plot in the Old Presby-
terian Church Yard. The body q
Mr.. Murphey will be accompanied TX
Dover BY Fred Williams, Of Denver
former principal of Dover public
schools and associated with Mr.. Muir
phey in business in Denver. Tht
school at Dover was endowed by Mr
Murphey.
Native of Smyrna Vicinity Dies at 100
Eli Jacobs, native of the Smyrna
Kenton district, who, had he lived UNI
til May 18th, would have celebrated
his Tooth birthday anniversary, dice
at his home 2207 Market street, vii
mington, Saturday night, Of complica
tions due to old age. He was born q
the old Hill farm between Smyrn;
and Kenton on May 16, 1928. He mar
ried in 1862 Miss Ella Nora Townsend
and for number Of years farmeC
near Hartly. Later he farmed arounC
Wilmington until he became seXtor
of st. Johns P. f. Church which posi-
ton he held until incapacitated wher
he was retired On a pension. H'
leaves besides his widow, six sons anC
two daughters. He was buried thi!
afternoon at Riverview Cemetery, Will
mington.
Mrs. Edgar L. Smith Dies at Dover
Mrs. Hazel Graham Smith, aged %
. wears. wife of Edgar L. Smith, a Do