Traer Star Clipper, Friday, April 14, 1922 page 1
Death came to the relief of S. P. Smith Sunday evening. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex Carpenter, in Waterloo, where he made his home of late y ears. Six years ago, he was stricken with apoplexy. Lighter strokes followed later. Misfortune was increased last August when he fell and broke a hip. Since that time, he has been helpless. Mr. Smith was a native of New Jersey, where he was born April 30, 1837. He grew to manhood in that state and when a young man came to Rochelle, Illinois with his parents. He married Jean Wilson on June 11, 1873. He located in Traer in 1875, engaging in the dry goods business in company with L. H. Edwards. Later he purchased his partner's interest, and for forty-two years he was engaged in the mercantile business in Traer. Through the latter part of his business career Mrs. Smith was also active in the operation of the store. Six years ago the couple retired and a year later went to Waterloo and made their home with their only child, Mrs. J. A. Carpenter, both being aged and infirm. Mrs. Smith died July 9, 1920. Surviving in addition to the daughter is one grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Mary Burnham, of Aplington, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith in his long business career in Traer held the confidence and respect of the public as a man of honor and integrity. Funeral services were held at the Carpenter home in Waterloo, Rev. J. C. Rankin, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, in charge. The body was brought to, Traer on Wednesday morning, and laid to rest beside that of the wife in Buckingham cemetery.
Death came to the relief of S. P. Smith Sunday evening. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex Carpenter, in Waterloo, where he made his home of late y ears. Six years ago, he was stricken with apoplexy. Lighter strokes followed later. Misfortune was increased last August when he fell and broke a hip. Since that time, he has been helpless. Mr. Smith was a native of New Jersey, where he was born April 30, 1837. He grew to manhood in that state and when a young man came to Rochelle, Illinois with his parents. He married Jean Wilson on June 11, 1873. He located in Traer in 1875, engaging in the dry goods business in company with L. H. Edwards. Later he purchased his partner's interest, and for forty-two years he was engaged in the mercantile business in Traer. Through the latter part of his business career Mrs. Smith was also active in the operation of the store. Six years ago the couple retired and a year later went to Waterloo and made their home with their only child, Mrs. J. A. Carpenter, both being aged and infirm. Mrs. Smith died July 9, 1920. Surviving in addition to the daughter is one grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Mary Burnham, of Aplington, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith in his long business career in Traer held the confidence and respect of the public as a man of honor and integrity. Funeral services were held at the Carpenter home in Waterloo, Rev. J. C. Rankin, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, in charge. The body was brought to, Traer on Wednesday morning, and laid to rest beside that of the wife in Buckingham cemetery.
Traer Star Clipper, Friday, April 14, 1922 page 1
Death came to the relief of S. P. Smith Sunday evening. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex Carpenter, in Waterloo, where he made his home of late y ears. Six years ago, he was stricken with apoplexy. Lighter strokes followed later. Misfortune was increased last August when he fell and broke a hip. Since that time, he has been helpless. Mr. Smith was a native of New Jersey, where he was born April 30, 1837. He grew to manhood in that state and when a young man came to Rochelle, Illinois with his parents. He married Jean Wilson on June 11, 1873. He located in Traer in 1875, engaging in the dry goods business in company with L. H. Edwards. Later he purchased his partner's interest, and for forty-two years he was engaged in the mercantile business in Traer. Through the latter part of his business career Mrs. Smith was also active in the operation of the store. Six years ago the couple retired and a year later went to Waterloo and made their home with their only child, Mrs. J. A. Carpenter, both being aged and infirm. Mrs. Smith died July 9, 1920. Surviving in addition to the daughter is one grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Mary Burnham, of Aplington, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith in his long business career in Traer held the confidence and respect of the public as a man of honor and integrity. Funeral services were held at the Carpenter home in Waterloo, Rev. J. C. Rankin, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, in charge. The body was brought to, Traer on Wednesday morning, and laid to rest beside that of the wife in Buckingham cemetery.
Death came to the relief of S. P. Smith Sunday evening. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex Carpenter, in Waterloo, where he made his home of late y ears. Six years ago, he was stricken with apoplexy. Lighter strokes followed later. Misfortune was increased last August when he fell and broke a hip. Since that time, he has been helpless. Mr. Smith was a native of New Jersey, where he was born April 30, 1837. He grew to manhood in that state and when a young man came to Rochelle, Illinois with his parents. He married Jean Wilson on June 11, 1873. He located in Traer in 1875, engaging in the dry goods business in company with L. H. Edwards. Later he purchased his partner's interest, and for forty-two years he was engaged in the mercantile business in Traer. Through the latter part of his business career Mrs. Smith was also active in the operation of the store. Six years ago the couple retired and a year later went to Waterloo and made their home with their only child, Mrs. J. A. Carpenter, both being aged and infirm. Mrs. Smith died July 9, 1920. Surviving in addition to the daughter is one grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Mary Burnham, of Aplington, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith in his long business career in Traer held the confidence and respect of the public as a man of honor and integrity. Funeral services were held at the Carpenter home in Waterloo, Rev. J. C. Rankin, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, in charge. The body was brought to, Traer on Wednesday morning, and laid to rest beside that of the wife in Buckingham cemetery.
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