Smiley, Morris 1904-1905

SMILEY, PENDLETON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 11/16/2010 at 11:47:44

Akron Register-Tribune
March 30, 1905

DIED.
Another dear little babe has been taken to the Master. Morris, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Guy F. Smiley, died Sunday, March 26, 1905. The case is an
unusually sad one. When little Morris was taken sick he was visiting at his
aunt’s, Mrs. Jesse Pendleton, near Hawarden, and it was thought to be croup
when first taken ill. But it was later found to be spinal meningitis. He was
an intense sufferer. Dr. Mead, of Akron, was the attending physician to the
last and Dr. Cilley was called in consultation, but it was in vain for the
dear little babe to stay with us.

All that devoted parents could do was of no avail, and, when a few days
before his death the parents were told that he would be a cripple for life,
if he should survive, they awaited heartbroken for the end to come.

Morris Ollie Smiley was born September 23, 1904, and lived with his parents
and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Jordin, on a farm southeast of Akron,
until his death. He was a bright beautiful baby, whom everyone loved, and
always had a sweet smile for all. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1
o’clock p.m., at the home of his grandparents, conducted by Rev. F. L.
Moore. The remains were taken to Akron cemetery for burial.

LINES ON THE DEATH OF MORRIS SMILEY

A convey of angels flew down from above,
And bore little Morris to realms above

To the beautiful city all sparkling with gold
Where the Amaranths bloom and never grow old.

On the banks of the river, the trees that grow there,
Are blooming with flowers eternally fair.

Those fruits and those flowers are for you, little one,
Who have joined the bright angels and are singing their songs.

Although sad was the parting by parents and friends,
Little Morris’ sufferings are all at an end.

CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors for
their sympathy and many deeds of kindness during the illness and after the
death of our beloved babe. ~Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Smiley.