Cambridge, Md., September 23 - William R. Hooper, 78 years old, of East New Market, died last night from age and the effects of breaking his hip three months ago. He is survived by four sons, Edward L. Hooper, proprietor of the Dixon Hotel Cambridge, A.C. William, and Calvin Hooper, of New York, and T.D. Hooper of Cockeysville, and three daughters, Miss Mary W. Hooper, Bozman, Talbot County; Miss Pauline Hooper, East New Market, and Mrs. Benjamin Woolford, Baltimore.
Mr. Hooper was for years a shoe merchant in East New Market, but retired 24 years ago.