W. E. Smith
"Death of W. E. Smith After a Long Illness
Following an illness of several years, which for
the past three months had almost continuously confined him to his bed, W. E.
Smith died
at his home, 522 West Third street, at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, of cancer of the
liver.
Born at Rockport, Atchison county, MO, July 7,
1866, he was aged 60 years, two months and 29 days. With his father he
moved to Hubbell,
Thayer county, Nebraska, in 1880. In 1889 he was united in marriage with
Miss Minnie A. Luce, and to this union was born a son, Leonard A.
Smith. Later Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to Grand Island and, for a number of
years, Mr. Smith was in the employ of The Augustine company, ill
health having compelled him to resign his position. Mr. Smith united with
the Presbyterian church at Hubbell in 1907. He was a charter
member of Grand Island lodge No. 318, A. F. & A.M. throughout his illness he was
a patient sufferer and had ever a cheery word for all who called
to see him.
Besides his widow and son, he is survived by two
grandchildren, his father, one brother, and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
from the Presbyterian church, Rev. Glen Rice officiating.
A brief service for the family, will be held at the home at 2 p.m. The
Masonic lodge will conduct its ritualistic work at the grave.
Burial will be in the Grand Island cemetery."
FUNERAL CARD: "In Loving Remembrance of
W. E. Smith
Died Nov. 3, 1926
Gone but not forgotten
A
precious one from us had gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A
place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled
God in
His wisdom has recalled
The boon his love had given,
And though
the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven."
NE; Grand Island; p. 8
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unknown paper, October 1937
John Parker Smith
John Parker Smith was born
near Tarkio, Missouri, October 17, 1860 and parted this life at his home north
of Kearney, Nebraska, October 16, 1937 at the age of 77 years.
He came with his father to Thayer county, Nebraska in 1880, and in 1908 he moved
with his family to Kearney, Nebraska.
In 1895 he was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Boyd. To this union were born
seven children, one passing away in infancy.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, and six children: Ellis Smith and
Elsie Cornell of Crows Landing, California; Lila Vest, of Riverdale, Nebr.;
Eliza Stephens of Elm Creek, Nebraska; and Andrew and Jacob at home. Also seven
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Schroder of Riverside, California; two
nieces; four nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.
When a young man he united with the Methodist church at Hubbell, Nebraska. He was a kind and loving husband and father.
A precious one from us
has gone..
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home..
Which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has
recalled,
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in Heaven."
"Card of thanks.
We with to thank Rev. Dinsdale, the singer, neighbors and friends, for
their comforting words, songs, and beautiful flowers, and the kindness and help
during our recent sorrow. Signed: The Family"
Note: his daughter "Lila" was Delila Ann Smith, the only grandchild named for
Delilah Robertson Smith. John is buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Buffalo County,
Nebraska.
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