REUBEN D. SMART
At the Gates of Death Postmaster Smart, of Manitowoc, Has No Chance of Recovery
Manitowoc, Wis., June 5.-
For the past two days Judge Reuben D. Smart, of this city, has been very low,
and his death has been expected to occur at any moment. He had one of his legs
amputated some time ago by an Oshkosh surgeon, and remained there under
treatment for some time. When he came home he was doing well and seemed to be
in a fair way of ultimate health.
Judge Smart was recently appointed postmaster of this city by President
Harrison. He filled the office of deputy collector of internal revenue for
several years, and was afterwards county judge. He has always been one of the
republican leaders of the county and was quite prominent in politics, usually
being delegate to the conventions of the party.
Milwaukee Daily Journal, June 05, 1890, col D
*******
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1890)
Judge Smart - Judge R.D. Smart died on Friday morning last after a long and
exceedingly painful sickness. Early last fall his leg caused him a great deal
of pain. Physicians could give him no relief and he had to submit to repeat
surgical operations. After the amputation of his limb he began to improve but
the disease was in his system and though everything which medical skill and
kind attention could be done, he was forced to succumb to the disease. The
great pain he suffered never suppressed the natural cheerfulness of his
disposition and his determined will power and iron constitution resisted the
approach of death to the full limit of human endurance.
He was born in the Parish of St. Patrick, New Brunswick, December 24, 1832
where he received a common school education. He engaged in lumbering, an
occupation for which he had rare fitness because of his power of endurance,
physical strength and the wonderful control he had over men without making his
authority offensive. He came to Manitowoc in 1855 and engaged in lumbering. He
was elected sheriff of Manitowoc County in 1872 and made a splendid record as
an officer. Two years later he was elected to the Assembly in district strongly
democratic. Later he was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue, a
position he held until he was elected County Judge in 1881. He served as Judge
for four years and was appointed Postmaster December last. He took possession of
the office in April last, had served but two months and a few days when he died.
There never lived a man of more genial qualities than R. D. Smart possessed. His
generosity was an unfailing spring and it is doubtful if through his entire life
he refused a friend any request which it was in his power to grant. The basis of
his popularity was devotion to his friends, sympathy for suffering, liberality
which recognized no caste and a degree of generosity carried to the limit of
extravagance. No man was more free from prejudice whether on nationality, religion
or condition of life. He had friends everywhere whose attachments had no
selfishness. He never cherished enmity and never deliberately or with malice
injured anyone.
It was impossible for him to lose confidence in a friend as distrust was not an
element of his nature. His friends were limited to no circle as he recognized
without limitation, the brotherhood of man. There is no man more sincerely mourned
and none, whose memory will be more kindly cherished.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 10, 1915
*********
(1860 Manitowoc Ward 2 census:
Reuben D. Smart age 28; wife Elmira age 30; Anna Estella age 3)
(Note Anna Estella married Frank Honey in 1884)
*******
[age 57 yrs./cause: sarcoma]
********
A NEW DEAL.
SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE OFFICERS WHO WERE SWORN IN YESTERDAY.
R.D. SMART, COUNTY JUDGE.
Mr. Smart was born in the parish of St. Patrick, province of New Brunswick, and
on Christmas eve, of this year, 1882, will be just half a century old. He received
a common school education. In 1855 he came to Wisconsin and settled at the Rapids
in Manitowoc county. He began life here at the bottom of the ladder, and afterwards
became a partner with Mr. Geo. Pankratz, and engaged in the lumber business. For
several years he was in the mercantile business, partner of Wyman Murphy, now a
resident of California. In 1872 he was elected sheriff, in which office he gave
general satisfaction and added to his already popularity. After his term expired,
he was sent to the Assembly of 1875, where he won the respect and friendship of his
colleagues. Shortly after, he was appointed U.S. Deputy Revenue Collector for the
Third District. This office held continuously until January 1, 1882, when he was
sworn in as County Judge, to which office he was elected by a large majority last
spring. As Revenue Collector Mr. Smart made a model officer, and there is reason to
believe that he will make a similar record as County Judge. During the time intervening
between his election and his entering upon the duties of the office, he has applied
himself diligently to the study of probate law. This, added to his natural sound
judgment, renders him exceptionally well qualified for the position to which he has
been chosen.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1
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(First publication July 31, 1890.) No. 53
STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Ruben (sic) D. Smart, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ruben D.
Smart of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said
court:
And Nancy B. Smart of said city and county, having presented to said court her
petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said
Ruben D. Smart died testate, at said city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the
sixth day of June 1890, that said instrument is the last will of said deceased
and that she said Nancy B. Smart is named therein is executrix, and praying that
said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary
be thereon issued to her.
It is ordered, That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs
of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court,
to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 25th
day of August 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, That notice of the time and place of said hearing be
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week previous
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed and
published in said county.
Dated July 25th 1890.
By the Court.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 21, 1890 P. 1
At the Gates of Death Postmaster Smart, of Manitowoc, Has No Chance of Recovery
Manitowoc, Wis., June 5.-
For the past two days Judge Reuben D. Smart, of this city, has been very low,
and his death has been expected to occur at any moment. He had one of his legs
amputated some time ago by an Oshkosh surgeon, and remained there under
treatment for some time. When he came home he was doing well and seemed to be
in a fair way of ultimate health.
Judge Smart was recently appointed postmaster of this city by President
Harrison. He filled the office of deputy collector of internal revenue for
several years, and was afterwards county judge. He has always been one of the
republican leaders of the county and was quite prominent in politics, usually
being delegate to the conventions of the party.
Milwaukee Daily Journal, June 05, 1890, col D
*******
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1890)
Judge Smart - Judge R.D. Smart died on Friday morning last after a long and
exceedingly painful sickness. Early last fall his leg caused him a great deal
of pain. Physicians could give him no relief and he had to submit to repeat
surgical operations. After the amputation of his limb he began to improve but
the disease was in his system and though everything which medical skill and
kind attention could be done, he was forced to succumb to the disease. The
great pain he suffered never suppressed the natural cheerfulness of his
disposition and his determined will power and iron constitution resisted the
approach of death to the full limit of human endurance.
He was born in the Parish of St. Patrick, New Brunswick, December 24, 1832
where he received a common school education. He engaged in lumbering, an
occupation for which he had rare fitness because of his power of endurance,
physical strength and the wonderful control he had over men without making his
authority offensive. He came to Manitowoc in 1855 and engaged in lumbering. He
was elected sheriff of Manitowoc County in 1872 and made a splendid record as
an officer. Two years later he was elected to the Assembly in district strongly
democratic. Later he was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue, a
position he held until he was elected County Judge in 1881. He served as Judge
for four years and was appointed Postmaster December last. He took possession of
the office in April last, had served but two months and a few days when he died.
There never lived a man of more genial qualities than R. D. Smart possessed. His
generosity was an unfailing spring and it is doubtful if through his entire life
he refused a friend any request which it was in his power to grant. The basis of
his popularity was devotion to his friends, sympathy for suffering, liberality
which recognized no caste and a degree of generosity carried to the limit of
extravagance. No man was more free from prejudice whether on nationality, religion
or condition of life. He had friends everywhere whose attachments had no
selfishness. He never cherished enmity and never deliberately or with malice
injured anyone.
It was impossible for him to lose confidence in a friend as distrust was not an
element of his nature. His friends were limited to no circle as he recognized
without limitation, the brotherhood of man. There is no man more sincerely mourned
and none, whose memory will be more kindly cherished.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 10, 1915
*********
(1860 Manitowoc Ward 2 census:
Reuben D. Smart age 28; wife Elmira age 30; Anna Estella age 3)
(Note Anna Estella married Frank Honey in 1884)
*******
[age 57 yrs./cause: sarcoma]
********
A NEW DEAL.
SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE OFFICERS WHO WERE SWORN IN YESTERDAY.
R.D. SMART, COUNTY JUDGE.
Mr. Smart was born in the parish of St. Patrick, province of New Brunswick, and
on Christmas eve, of this year, 1882, will be just half a century old. He received
a common school education. In 1855 he came to Wisconsin and settled at the Rapids
in Manitowoc county. He began life here at the bottom of the ladder, and afterwards
became a partner with Mr. Geo. Pankratz, and engaged in the lumber business. For
several years he was in the mercantile business, partner of Wyman Murphy, now a
resident of California. In 1872 he was elected sheriff, in which office he gave
general satisfaction and added to his already popularity. After his term expired,
he was sent to the Assembly of 1875, where he won the respect and friendship of his
colleagues. Shortly after, he was appointed U.S. Deputy Revenue Collector for the
Third District. This office held continuously until January 1, 1882, when he was
sworn in as County Judge, to which office he was elected by a large majority last
spring. As Revenue Collector Mr. Smart made a model officer, and there is reason to
believe that he will make a similar record as County Judge. During the time intervening
between his election and his entering upon the duties of the office, he has applied
himself diligently to the study of probate law. This, added to his natural sound
judgment, renders him exceptionally well qualified for the position to which he has
been chosen.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1
*********
(First publication July 31, 1890.) No. 53
STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Ruben (sic) D. Smart, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ruben D.
Smart of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said
court:
And Nancy B. Smart of said city and county, having presented to said court her
petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said
Ruben D. Smart died testate, at said city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the
sixth day of June 1890, that said instrument is the last will of said deceased
and that she said Nancy B. Smart is named therein is executrix, and praying that
said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary
be thereon issued to her.
It is ordered, That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs
of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court,
to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 25th
day of August 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, That notice of the time and place of said hearing be
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week previous
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed and
published in said county.
Dated July 25th 1890.
By the Court.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 21, 1890 P. 1
REUBEN D. SMART
At the Gates of Death Postmaster Smart, of Manitowoc, Has No Chance of Recovery
Manitowoc, Wis., June 5.-
For the past two days Judge Reuben D. Smart, of this city, has been very low,
and his death has been expected to occur at any moment. He had one of his legs
amputated some time ago by an Oshkosh surgeon, and remained there under
treatment for some time. When he came home he was doing well and seemed to be
in a fair way of ultimate health.
Judge Smart was recently appointed postmaster of this city by President
Harrison. He filled the office of deputy collector of internal revenue for
several years, and was afterwards county judge. He has always been one of the
republican leaders of the county and was quite prominent in politics, usually
being delegate to the conventions of the party.
Milwaukee Daily Journal, June 05, 1890, col D
*******
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1890)
Judge Smart - Judge R.D. Smart died on Friday morning last after a long and
exceedingly painful sickness. Early last fall his leg caused him a great deal
of pain. Physicians could give him no relief and he had to submit to repeat
surgical operations. After the amputation of his limb he began to improve but
the disease was in his system and though everything which medical skill and
kind attention could be done, he was forced to succumb to the disease. The
great pain he suffered never suppressed the natural cheerfulness of his
disposition and his determined will power and iron constitution resisted the
approach of death to the full limit of human endurance.
He was born in the Parish of St. Patrick, New Brunswick, December 24, 1832
where he received a common school education. He engaged in lumbering, an
occupation for which he had rare fitness because of his power of endurance,
physical strength and the wonderful control he had over men without making his
authority offensive. He came to Manitowoc in 1855 and engaged in lumbering. He
was elected sheriff of Manitowoc County in 1872 and made a splendid record as
an officer. Two years later he was elected to the Assembly in district strongly
democratic. Later he was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue, a
position he held until he was elected County Judge in 1881. He served as Judge
for four years and was appointed Postmaster December last. He took possession of
the office in April last, had served but two months and a few days when he died.
There never lived a man of more genial qualities than R. D. Smart possessed. His
generosity was an unfailing spring and it is doubtful if through his entire life
he refused a friend any request which it was in his power to grant. The basis of
his popularity was devotion to his friends, sympathy for suffering, liberality
which recognized no caste and a degree of generosity carried to the limit of
extravagance. No man was more free from prejudice whether on nationality, religion
or condition of life. He had friends everywhere whose attachments had no
selfishness. He never cherished enmity and never deliberately or with malice
injured anyone.
It was impossible for him to lose confidence in a friend as distrust was not an
element of his nature. His friends were limited to no circle as he recognized
without limitation, the brotherhood of man. There is no man more sincerely mourned
and none, whose memory will be more kindly cherished.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 10, 1915
*********
(1860 Manitowoc Ward 2 census:
Reuben D. Smart age 28; wife Elmira age 30; Anna Estella age 3)
(Note Anna Estella married Frank Honey in 1884)
*******
[age 57 yrs./cause: sarcoma]
********
A NEW DEAL.
SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE OFFICERS WHO WERE SWORN IN YESTERDAY.
R.D. SMART, COUNTY JUDGE.
Mr. Smart was born in the parish of St. Patrick, province of New Brunswick, and
on Christmas eve, of this year, 1882, will be just half a century old. He received
a common school education. In 1855 he came to Wisconsin and settled at the Rapids
in Manitowoc county. He began life here at the bottom of the ladder, and afterwards
became a partner with Mr. Geo. Pankratz, and engaged in the lumber business. For
several years he was in the mercantile business, partner of Wyman Murphy, now a
resident of California. In 1872 he was elected sheriff, in which office he gave
general satisfaction and added to his already popularity. After his term expired,
he was sent to the Assembly of 1875, where he won the respect and friendship of his
colleagues. Shortly after, he was appointed U.S. Deputy Revenue Collector for the
Third District. This office held continuously until January 1, 1882, when he was
sworn in as County Judge, to which office he was elected by a large majority last
spring. As Revenue Collector Mr. Smart made a model officer, and there is reason to
believe that he will make a similar record as County Judge. During the time intervening
between his election and his entering upon the duties of the office, he has applied
himself diligently to the study of probate law. This, added to his natural sound
judgment, renders him exceptionally well qualified for the position to which he has
been chosen.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1
*********
(First publication July 31, 1890.) No. 53
STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Ruben (sic) D. Smart, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ruben D.
Smart of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said
court:
And Nancy B. Smart of said city and county, having presented to said court her
petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said
Ruben D. Smart died testate, at said city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the
sixth day of June 1890, that said instrument is the last will of said deceased
and that she said Nancy B. Smart is named therein is executrix, and praying that
said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary
be thereon issued to her.
It is ordered, That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs
of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court,
to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 25th
day of August 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, That notice of the time and place of said hearing be
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week previous
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed and
published in said county.
Dated July 25th 1890.
By the Court.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 21, 1890 P. 1
At the Gates of Death Postmaster Smart, of Manitowoc, Has No Chance of Recovery
Manitowoc, Wis., June 5.-
For the past two days Judge Reuben D. Smart, of this city, has been very low,
and his death has been expected to occur at any moment. He had one of his legs
amputated some time ago by an Oshkosh surgeon, and remained there under
treatment for some time. When he came home he was doing well and seemed to be
in a fair way of ultimate health.
Judge Smart was recently appointed postmaster of this city by President
Harrison. He filled the office of deputy collector of internal revenue for
several years, and was afterwards county judge. He has always been one of the
republican leaders of the county and was quite prominent in politics, usually
being delegate to the conventions of the party.
Milwaukee Daily Journal, June 05, 1890, col D
*******
From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1890)
Judge Smart - Judge R.D. Smart died on Friday morning last after a long and
exceedingly painful sickness. Early last fall his leg caused him a great deal
of pain. Physicians could give him no relief and he had to submit to repeat
surgical operations. After the amputation of his limb he began to improve but
the disease was in his system and though everything which medical skill and
kind attention could be done, he was forced to succumb to the disease. The
great pain he suffered never suppressed the natural cheerfulness of his
disposition and his determined will power and iron constitution resisted the
approach of death to the full limit of human endurance.
He was born in the Parish of St. Patrick, New Brunswick, December 24, 1832
where he received a common school education. He engaged in lumbering, an
occupation for which he had rare fitness because of his power of endurance,
physical strength and the wonderful control he had over men without making his
authority offensive. He came to Manitowoc in 1855 and engaged in lumbering. He
was elected sheriff of Manitowoc County in 1872 and made a splendid record as
an officer. Two years later he was elected to the Assembly in district strongly
democratic. Later he was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue, a
position he held until he was elected County Judge in 1881. He served as Judge
for four years and was appointed Postmaster December last. He took possession of
the office in April last, had served but two months and a few days when he died.
There never lived a man of more genial qualities than R. D. Smart possessed. His
generosity was an unfailing spring and it is doubtful if through his entire life
he refused a friend any request which it was in his power to grant. The basis of
his popularity was devotion to his friends, sympathy for suffering, liberality
which recognized no caste and a degree of generosity carried to the limit of
extravagance. No man was more free from prejudice whether on nationality, religion
or condition of life. He had friends everywhere whose attachments had no
selfishness. He never cherished enmity and never deliberately or with malice
injured anyone.
It was impossible for him to lose confidence in a friend as distrust was not an
element of his nature. His friends were limited to no circle as he recognized
without limitation, the brotherhood of man. There is no man more sincerely mourned
and none, whose memory will be more kindly cherished.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 10, 1915
*********
(1860 Manitowoc Ward 2 census:
Reuben D. Smart age 28; wife Elmira age 30; Anna Estella age 3)
(Note Anna Estella married Frank Honey in 1884)
*******
[age 57 yrs./cause: sarcoma]
********
A NEW DEAL.
SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE OFFICERS WHO WERE SWORN IN YESTERDAY.
R.D. SMART, COUNTY JUDGE.
Mr. Smart was born in the parish of St. Patrick, province of New Brunswick, and
on Christmas eve, of this year, 1882, will be just half a century old. He received
a common school education. In 1855 he came to Wisconsin and settled at the Rapids
in Manitowoc county. He began life here at the bottom of the ladder, and afterwards
became a partner with Mr. Geo. Pankratz, and engaged in the lumber business. For
several years he was in the mercantile business, partner of Wyman Murphy, now a
resident of California. In 1872 he was elected sheriff, in which office he gave
general satisfaction and added to his already popularity. After his term expired,
he was sent to the Assembly of 1875, where he won the respect and friendship of his
colleagues. Shortly after, he was appointed U.S. Deputy Revenue Collector for the
Third District. This office held continuously until January 1, 1882, when he was
sworn in as County Judge, to which office he was elected by a large majority last
spring. As Revenue Collector Mr. Smart made a model officer, and there is reason to
believe that he will make a similar record as County Judge. During the time intervening
between his election and his entering upon the duties of the office, he has applied
himself diligently to the study of probate law. This, added to his natural sound
judgment, renders him exceptionally well qualified for the position to which he has
been chosen.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1
*********
(First publication July 31, 1890.) No. 53
STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Ruben (sic) D. Smart, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ruben D.
Smart of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said
court:
And Nancy B. Smart of said city and county, having presented to said court her
petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said
Ruben D. Smart died testate, at said city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the
sixth day of June 1890, that said instrument is the last will of said deceased
and that she said Nancy B. Smart is named therein is executrix, and praying that
said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary
be thereon issued to her.
It is ordered, That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs
of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court,
to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 25th
day of August 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, That notice of the time and place of said hearing be
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week previous
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed and
published in said county.
Dated July 25th 1890.
By the Court.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 21, 1890 P. 1
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