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- Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, January 14, 1925
A.M. SMITH
Last Thursday A.M. Smith, one of the oldest gentlemen in our county, passed away at the home of his son, Ralph Smith, with whom he made his home for some time. His death resulted from pneumonia. Because of his advanced years, he could not resist the severity of the attack. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon. Services were conducted at the First Methodist church. Rev. Whiteside of Des Moines officiating. Numerous relatives and friends were in attendance. The burial was in Crown Cemetery. The pall bearers were Ole Norris, Christian Norris, Wm. Capner, Guy Courtright, and Harold Barringer.
Mr. Smith was a native of England. He was born November 30, 1833. His age was 91. He came to the United States, the land of opportunity, when he was a young man and settled in northeastern Iowa. He was married in Chickasaw county to Miss Martha Tisdale. Mr. and Mrs. Smith lived in the vicinity of Fredricksburg for many years. In 1880 they came to Ruthven, buying a farm north of that place. They were thrifty, frugal and painstaking and they prospered. Mrs. Smith died eight years ago. Mr. Smith is survived by four sons and four daughters. The sons are Grant of Mason City and James, Seth and Ralph of Ruthven. The daughters are Mrs. Wm. Hovey of Oklahoma, Mrs. Wm Klein of Dickens and Mrs. John Hanson and Mrs. J.E. Johndahl of Ruthven.
Mr. Smith was a gentleman of true integrity, courage and candor. He held well defined views on local and general issues and he was definite and fearless in expressing them. He stood for law, order and good citizenship. He was provident home maker, a faithful husband, a loving father and a helpful neighbor. Our community prized his manhood and his loyalty to the highest and best interests of the our country. We offer heartfelt sympathy to the several worthy sons and daughters in their bereavement.
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