Daisy M. (Hawkins) Smith (1875-1903)

HAAS, FOSTER, HAWKINS, SHERIFF, SMITH

Posted By: Eileen Reed
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:59

The Times-Gazette
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Friday, June 26, 1903
Page 1, Columns 2 & 3

The community was shocked to learn Friday that Mrs. Henry Smith was dangerously ill. Dr. Morse, of Eagle Grove, was called as counsel but it was too late to save her life which “passed into the sleep that knows no waking" at 6:00 [7:00] a. m., June 24 [20].

Mrs. Daisy Hawkins Smith was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hawkins of Goldfield. She was born in Algona, April 12, 1875, died June 20, 1903, at Goldfield. She had been a member of the M. E. church of this place for twelve years. In her girlhood she was a very active worker in the church and league. She leaves a husband, two little girls, father, mother, two sisters, one brother and a large circle of other relatives and friends who deeply mourn her early death. She had lived in Goldfield from childhood.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 3:00 p. m. Sunday, Rev. Gardner officiating.

The music was by a choir composed chiefly of girlhood friends of the deceased. Especially impressive was the closing hymn "Becoming Hands," and also a solo, by Mr. Eversz, of Eagle Grove, "He Guideth His Beloved."

The services were under the direction of the I. O. O. F. of which order Mr. Smith was a member. The floral decorations were very beautiful.
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The Goldfield Chronicle
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Friday, June 26, 1903
Page 1, Column 2

One of the saddest events that has occurred in Goldfield for some time was the death on Saturday morning of Mrs. H. L. Smith. She had been sick only a little over a day and her sudden taking away was a sad shock to the community.

Her death was due to convulsions caused by the accumulation and retention of poisons in the system. This is a very rare malady and in nearly every case proves fatal. From the onset of the dread disease the doctors gave no hope. All that medical science or loving hands could do was of no avail and the sufferer passed to her rest at seven o'clock Saturday morning after an illness of but thirty six hours.

The deceased has grown to womanhood in Goldfield. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hawkins; was born April 12th, 1875; was married September 23, 1897. She leaves a father, mother, brother, two sisters, and a husband and two little girls to mourn her loss.

"Daisy" as she was familiarly known, was a kind hearted girl, a loving mother and a devoted wife. She was true to her friends and was always of a cheerful and pleasant disposition. Her loss came as a sad blow to her husband, and the sympathy of the community is extended to him and the other bereaved ones in their sad affliction.

The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery.

The following out of town relatives were present at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Foster of Ringstead, Miss Charlotte Foster, Mrs. Haas and Mrs. Foster Grandmother of the deceased from Whittemore, and Mr. and Mrs. Chet Sheriff of Livermore.