After an illness of months' duration. Charles Douglas Smith, one of Dexter's most prominent and best loved
citizens died at his home here about 10:42 o'clock Wednesday night. He was born at Pleasant Hill. Ill.,
September 14, 1863 and was consequently 59 years, 9 months and 6 days of age.
His parents were Wm. E. and Mary Smith, his father being a prominent man of Nebo Ill, vicinity. Mr. Smith
moved to Dexter 25 years ago and soon became prominently identified with this city's life. He was several times
elected to the aldermanic council from the First Ward, and was a strong promoter of the best interests of the
town.
He was a valued member of the First Baptist church, and in health was an active Odd Fellow and Woodman of
the World.
Besides his brothers and wife he left three, children: Mrs. R. T. Dinsmore, of Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Vick Hill, of
the Saddler's Chappell neighborhood, Earl B. Smith, of Almeda, Cal.
After funeral services conducted by Rev. H. C. Wilkensonn at First Baptist church, his remains were buried In
Dexter cemetery, the I.O.O.F. lodge officiating. Thursday afternoon.
In the death of Mr. Smith this city has lost one of its most useful citizens, and many will mourn his going.
--Dexter, Mo., Statesman.
Courtesy of Nebo Banner
citizens died at his home here about 10:42 o'clock Wednesday night. He was born at Pleasant Hill. Ill.,
September 14, 1863 and was consequently 59 years, 9 months and 6 days of age.
His parents were Wm. E. and Mary Smith, his father being a prominent man of Nebo Ill, vicinity. Mr. Smith
moved to Dexter 25 years ago and soon became prominently identified with this city's life. He was several times
elected to the aldermanic council from the First Ward, and was a strong promoter of the best interests of the
town.
He was a valued member of the First Baptist church, and in health was an active Odd Fellow and Woodman of
the World.
Besides his brothers and wife he left three, children: Mrs. R. T. Dinsmore, of Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Vick Hill, of
the Saddler's Chappell neighborhood, Earl B. Smith, of Almeda, Cal.
After funeral services conducted by Rev. H. C. Wilkensonn at First Baptist church, his remains were buried In
Dexter cemetery, the I.O.O.F. lodge officiating. Thursday afternoon.
In the death of Mr. Smith this city has lost one of its most useful citizens, and many will mourn his going.
--Dexter, Mo., Statesman.
Courtesy of Nebo Banner
After an illness of months' duration. Charles Douglas Smith, one of Dexter's most prominent and best loved
citizens died at his home here about 10:42 o'clock Wednesday night. He was born at Pleasant Hill. Ill.,
September 14, 1863 and was consequently 59 years, 9 months and 6 days of age.
His parents were Wm. E. and Mary Smith, his father being a prominent man of Nebo Ill, vicinity. Mr. Smith
moved to Dexter 25 years ago and soon became prominently identified with this city's life. He was several times
elected to the aldermanic council from the First Ward, and was a strong promoter of the best interests of the
town.
He was a valued member of the First Baptist church, and in health was an active Odd Fellow and Woodman of
the World.
Besides his brothers and wife he left three, children: Mrs. R. T. Dinsmore, of Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Vick Hill, of
the Saddler's Chappell neighborhood, Earl B. Smith, of Almeda, Cal.
After funeral services conducted by Rev. H. C. Wilkensonn at First Baptist church, his remains were buried In
Dexter cemetery, the I.O.O.F. lodge officiating. Thursday afternoon.
In the death of Mr. Smith this city has lost one of its most useful citizens, and many will mourn his going.
--Dexter, Mo., Statesman.
Courtesy of Nebo Banner
citizens died at his home here about 10:42 o'clock Wednesday night. He was born at Pleasant Hill. Ill.,
September 14, 1863 and was consequently 59 years, 9 months and 6 days of age.
His parents were Wm. E. and Mary Smith, his father being a prominent man of Nebo Ill, vicinity. Mr. Smith
moved to Dexter 25 years ago and soon became prominently identified with this city's life. He was several times
elected to the aldermanic council from the First Ward, and was a strong promoter of the best interests of the
town.
He was a valued member of the First Baptist church, and in health was an active Odd Fellow and Woodman of
the World.
Besides his brothers and wife he left three, children: Mrs. R. T. Dinsmore, of Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Vick Hill, of
the Saddler's Chappell neighborhood, Earl B. Smith, of Almeda, Cal.
After funeral services conducted by Rev. H. C. Wilkensonn at First Baptist church, his remains were buried In
Dexter cemetery, the I.O.O.F. lodge officiating. Thursday afternoon.
In the death of Mr. Smith this city has lost one of its most useful citizens, and many will mourn his going.
--Dexter, Mo., Statesman.
Courtesy of Nebo Banner
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