Smith, Charles (1844-1910)

SMITH, THAYER, DEWITT, PAGE

Posted By: Linda Linn (email)
Date: 3/14/2011 at 14:19:22

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
12-13-1910

AN OLD RESIDENT GONE
Charles Smith Dies at His Home in Kingsley

Charles Smith, one of the pioneer businessmen of Kingsley, died at his home in Kingsley, Thursday morning, December 1, 1910, after a illness of several months.

While he was not bedfast all of the time during his illness he was unable for many weeks to attend to business at his store.

Charles E. Smith was born in the state of New York, February 16, 1844, died at his home in Kingsley, Iowa December 1, 1910, aged 65 years, 9 months and 15 days.

Mr. Smith was of a family of four, having two brothers and one sister. One brother survives him.

Mr. Smith came with his parents to Waverly, Iowa in 1865 where he met Miss Lydia Thayer, whom he wooed and won and to whom he was married December 1, 1869. This union was blessed by the gift of eight children, three of whom have crossed the river before him. Mr. Smith came to Kingsley Iowa in April 1890, where he had since resided and where he was engaged in the jewelry business until last spring. Owing to his failing health he disposed of his stock since which time he did repairing at such times when he was able.

His first wife and mother of his children passed beyond this vale of tears, February 2, 1904.

Mr. Smith was married again to Mrs. Mary A. DeWitt, October 17, 1906.

Mr. Smith was confined to the house for nine weeks previous to his departure, during all of which he was a patient sufferer. He leaves to mourn their loss the wife, Mrs. C.E. Smith and five children Ollie Smith, of Miller, S.D., Mrs. Mabel Page of Sioux City, Miss Grace Smith of Fort Dodge, Vern Smith and Loda Smith of Sioux City, and one brother O.J. Smith who resides at Eldora, Iowa.

During his residence in Kingsley Charles E. Smith was known among his business and our citizens as a man of honor and integrity. He was always public spirited, being ready at times to aid in any worthy cause for the upbuilding and welfare of the community. He always took a great interest in the educational and political affairs of the community and stood ready at all times to back his opinion.

The funeral services were held last Friday afternoon from the Congregational church and were conducted by Rev. Loren Howe of the Christian church at Cherokee, assisted by Rev. Steele of the Congregational church at this place, after which the remains were escorted to their last resting place in the Kingsley cemetery by Gen. Bell Post, G. A. R., of which he was a member, and who paid final tribute to their departed brother. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. escorted the body to its last resting place.

In the death of Charles E. Smith the sorrowing family have lost a loving father and husband, and the community one of its most respected citizens.

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