DEATH OF RICHARD M. SMITH.
The death of Richard M. Smith occurred shortly after the noon hour yesterday, at his late residence, in Singleton Park. For two or three years, Mr. Smith had not enjoyed good health, and his physical condition for the past six months was such as to excite the anxiety of his friends. On Sunday, it was discovered that he was unable to retain his medicine, and this fact caused an alarm among his acquaintances, and the worst forebodings were painfully realized yesterday, when it was announced that the end had been reached.
Having lived in Quincy for the past twenty years, he was well known in the city and surrounding country. For many years, he was associated with the flouring mills and dealers in grain, but for the past ten years he was the efficient manager of the savings department in the banking house of L. & C. H. Bull.
He was a native of the city of Philadelphia, but in early life, he moved to Wisconsin, and was a member of the legislature in that state in 1856 and 1858. His father, General William R. Smith, was attorney general of Wisconsin at this time, and afterward, achieved a distinction by writing a history of the state. The arena of politics, however, had no fascinations for Mr. Smith, and when his time expired as member of the legislature, he never again could be induced to accept office, or to take an active interest in political campaigns.
He married Miss Frances Boyden, member of a distinguished Chicago family, who survives him. The other immediate relatives are his aged mother and two brothers, J. Montgomery Smith and Samuel Smith, all of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He was also a cousin of ex-Mayor D. F. Deaderick, of this city.
We fain would stop with this brief note of his departure, leaving the record as plain, simple and unostentatious as the life that has been witnessed by numerous acquaintances. Its impressions on the pages of time are clear and comprehensive, needing no index to point out the excellencies of the parts that combined to form the full rounded periods that incite admiration for their clearness, force, and beauty.
Endowed by nature with superior mental faculties, he improved his talents and attained a rare perfection in the diversified fields of knowledge; was the most entertaining companion upon all occasions; and, at all times, an unquestionable authority upon debatable subjects. With an insatiable thirst for living truths, that flow only from purest fountains and life giving sources, he derived nourishment from elevating standards of literature, and reached the grandest heights of intellectual attainments.
Of unswerving integrity of character, viewing all matters in the clearest sunlight of honesty, steadfast and loyal to a force of convictions that were directed by the light of a clear and searching intelligence, he cast a far spreading influence that was an infallible guide in the paths of rectitude and honor, restraining all who came in his circle from committing unwarranted trespasses, and almost precluding the possibility of the doing of a mean act in his presence.
He was a man of extraordinary force in all his business associations, scrutinizing the bearings of all subjects, examining their parts and whole through the powerful lenses of an analytical and naturally legal mind. Yet with all these manifold gifts and equipments, it was always noted that he had the gentleness of a woman and the modesty of a child.
One of the most faithful members and liberal supporters of the Church of Good Shepherd, for many years he was its junior warden, clerk and treasurer; and his character, rounded and complete, that of the Christian gentleman, leaves its impress on all of the younger members of the fold, and in the most unfading beauty, allures to a worthy emulation.
There was another feature in the life of the departed that touches the tenderest chords, and that was his unfailing kindness of heart. His acts of benevolence, words of encouragement, sincere sentiments of sympathy, which have come with the cheering influences of bright sunshine on the paths of the discouraged, luminating their future, as brightness cast from the bow of promise, will long be most gratefully remembered and sacredly treasured in many warm and responsive hearts.
There are a countless number who would gladly reciprocate his flowing kindness, and who fain would speak in comforting words to his mourning relatives; and who would gladly extend the tenderest sympathies to the bereaved widow, whom he so fondly cherished.
The remains will be taken on the early train this morning to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and will be laid to rest in the family burying ground. His friends in this city who are prevented from strewing the flowers of friendship on his casket, and casting the sprigs of perpetual remembrance, will follow the cortege with their most kindly thoughts, and deepest interest.
- The Quincy Daily Whig, Friday, May 25, 1888; page 3.
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The body of Mr. Richard M. Smith was shipped this morning to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, where it will be buried. Mineral Point was Mr. Smith's old home. There his mother and brothers live and there his father lies buried. Mr. Montgomery Smith, a brother of Richard's, was here to accompany the body to Mineral Point.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Friday, May 25, 1888; page 4.
The death of Richard M. Smith occurred shortly after the noon hour yesterday, at his late residence, in Singleton Park. For two or three years, Mr. Smith had not enjoyed good health, and his physical condition for the past six months was such as to excite the anxiety of his friends. On Sunday, it was discovered that he was unable to retain his medicine, and this fact caused an alarm among his acquaintances, and the worst forebodings were painfully realized yesterday, when it was announced that the end had been reached.
Having lived in Quincy for the past twenty years, he was well known in the city and surrounding country. For many years, he was associated with the flouring mills and dealers in grain, but for the past ten years he was the efficient manager of the savings department in the banking house of L. & C. H. Bull.
He was a native of the city of Philadelphia, but in early life, he moved to Wisconsin, and was a member of the legislature in that state in 1856 and 1858. His father, General William R. Smith, was attorney general of Wisconsin at this time, and afterward, achieved a distinction by writing a history of the state. The arena of politics, however, had no fascinations for Mr. Smith, and when his time expired as member of the legislature, he never again could be induced to accept office, or to take an active interest in political campaigns.
He married Miss Frances Boyden, member of a distinguished Chicago family, who survives him. The other immediate relatives are his aged mother and two brothers, J. Montgomery Smith and Samuel Smith, all of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He was also a cousin of ex-Mayor D. F. Deaderick, of this city.
We fain would stop with this brief note of his departure, leaving the record as plain, simple and unostentatious as the life that has been witnessed by numerous acquaintances. Its impressions on the pages of time are clear and comprehensive, needing no index to point out the excellencies of the parts that combined to form the full rounded periods that incite admiration for their clearness, force, and beauty.
Endowed by nature with superior mental faculties, he improved his talents and attained a rare perfection in the diversified fields of knowledge; was the most entertaining companion upon all occasions; and, at all times, an unquestionable authority upon debatable subjects. With an insatiable thirst for living truths, that flow only from purest fountains and life giving sources, he derived nourishment from elevating standards of literature, and reached the grandest heights of intellectual attainments.
Of unswerving integrity of character, viewing all matters in the clearest sunlight of honesty, steadfast and loyal to a force of convictions that were directed by the light of a clear and searching intelligence, he cast a far spreading influence that was an infallible guide in the paths of rectitude and honor, restraining all who came in his circle from committing unwarranted trespasses, and almost precluding the possibility of the doing of a mean act in his presence.
He was a man of extraordinary force in all his business associations, scrutinizing the bearings of all subjects, examining their parts and whole through the powerful lenses of an analytical and naturally legal mind. Yet with all these manifold gifts and equipments, it was always noted that he had the gentleness of a woman and the modesty of a child.
One of the most faithful members and liberal supporters of the Church of Good Shepherd, for many years he was its junior warden, clerk and treasurer; and his character, rounded and complete, that of the Christian gentleman, leaves its impress on all of the younger members of the fold, and in the most unfading beauty, allures to a worthy emulation.
There was another feature in the life of the departed that touches the tenderest chords, and that was his unfailing kindness of heart. His acts of benevolence, words of encouragement, sincere sentiments of sympathy, which have come with the cheering influences of bright sunshine on the paths of the discouraged, luminating their future, as brightness cast from the bow of promise, will long be most gratefully remembered and sacredly treasured in many warm and responsive hearts.
There are a countless number who would gladly reciprocate his flowing kindness, and who fain would speak in comforting words to his mourning relatives; and who would gladly extend the tenderest sympathies to the bereaved widow, whom he so fondly cherished.
The remains will be taken on the early train this morning to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and will be laid to rest in the family burying ground. His friends in this city who are prevented from strewing the flowers of friendship on his casket, and casting the sprigs of perpetual remembrance, will follow the cortege with their most kindly thoughts, and deepest interest.
- The Quincy Daily Whig, Friday, May 25, 1888; page 3.
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The body of Mr. Richard M. Smith was shipped this morning to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, where it will be buried. Mineral Point was Mr. Smith's old home. There his mother and brothers live and there his father lies buried. Mr. Montgomery Smith, a brother of Richard's, was here to accompany the body to Mineral Point.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Friday, May 25, 1888; page 4.
DEATH OF RICHARD M. SMITH.
The death of Richard M. Smith occurred shortly after the noon hour yesterday, at his late residence, in Singleton Park. For two or three years, Mr. Smith had not enjoyed good health, and his physical condition for the past six months was such as to excite the anxiety of his friends. On Sunday, it was discovered that he was unable to retain his medicine, and this fact caused an alarm among his acquaintances, and the worst forebodings were painfully realized yesterday, when it was announced that the end had been reached.
Having lived in Quincy for the past twenty years, he was well known in the city and surrounding country. For many years, he was associated with the flouring mills and dealers in grain, but for the past ten years he was the efficient manager of the savings department in the banking house of L. & C. H. Bull.
He was a native of the city of Philadelphia, but in early life, he moved to Wisconsin, and was a member of the legislature in that state in 1856 and 1858. His father, General William R. Smith, was attorney general of Wisconsin at this time, and afterward, achieved a distinction by writing a history of the state. The arena of politics, however, had no fascinations for Mr. Smith, and when his time expired as member of the legislature, he never again could be induced to accept office, or to take an active interest in political campaigns.
He married Miss Frances Boyden, member of a distinguished Chicago family, who survives him. The other immediate relatives are his aged mother and two brothers, J. Montgomery Smith and Samuel Smith, all of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He was also a cousin of ex-Mayor D. F. Deaderick, of this city.
We fain would stop with this brief note of his departure, leaving the record as plain, simple and unostentatious as the life that has been witnessed by numerous acquaintances. Its impressions on the pages of time are clear and comprehensive, needing no index to point out the excellencies of the parts that combined to form the full rounded periods that incite admiration for their clearness, force, and beauty.
Endowed by nature with superior mental faculties, he improved his talents and attained a rare perfection in the diversified fields of knowledge; was the most entertaining companion upon all occasions; and, at all times, an unquestionable authority upon debatable subjects. With an insatiable thirst for living truths, that flow only from purest fountains and life giving sources, he derived nourishment from elevating standards of literature, and reached the grandest heights of intellectual attainments.
Of unswerving integrity of character, viewing all matters in the clearest sunlight of honesty, steadfast and loyal to a force of convictions that were directed by the light of a clear and searching intelligence, he cast a far spreading influence that was an infallible guide in the paths of rectitude and honor, restraining all who came in his circle from committing unwarranted trespasses, and almost precluding the possibility of the doing of a mean act in his presence.
He was a man of extraordinary force in all his business associations, scrutinizing the bearings of all subjects, examining their parts and whole through the powerful lenses of an analytical and naturally legal mind. Yet with all these manifold gifts and equipments, it was always noted that he had the gentleness of a woman and the modesty of a child.
One of the most faithful members and liberal supporters of the Church of Good Shepherd, for many years he was its junior warden, clerk and treasurer; and his character, rounded and complete, that of the Christian gentleman, leaves its impress on all of the younger members of the fold, and in the most unfading beauty, allures to a worthy emulation.
There was another feature in the life of the departed that touches the tenderest chords, and that was his unfailing kindness of heart. His acts of benevolence, words of encouragement, sincere sentiments of sympathy, which have come with the cheering influences of bright sunshine on the paths of the discouraged, luminating their future, as brightness cast from the bow of promise, will long be most gratefully remembered and sacredly treasured in many warm and responsive hearts.
There are a countless number who would gladly reciprocate his flowing kindness, and who fain would speak in comforting words to his mourning relatives; and who would gladly extend the tenderest sympathies to the bereaved widow, whom he so fondly cherished.
The remains will be taken on the early train this morning to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and will be laid to rest in the family burying ground. His friends in this city who are prevented from strewing the flowers of friendship on his casket, and casting the sprigs of perpetual remembrance, will follow the cortege with their most kindly thoughts, and deepest interest.
- The Quincy Daily Whig, Friday, May 25, 1888; page 3.
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The body of Mr. Richard M. Smith was shipped this morning to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, where it will be buried. Mineral Point was Mr. Smith's old home. There his mother and brothers live and there his father lies buried. Mr. Montgomery Smith, a brother of Richard's, was here to accompany the body to Mineral Point.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Friday, May 25, 1888; page 4.
The death of Richard M. Smith occurred shortly after the noon hour yesterday, at his late residence, in Singleton Park. For two or three years, Mr. Smith had not enjoyed good health, and his physical condition for the past six months was such as to excite the anxiety of his friends. On Sunday, it was discovered that he was unable to retain his medicine, and this fact caused an alarm among his acquaintances, and the worst forebodings were painfully realized yesterday, when it was announced that the end had been reached.
Having lived in Quincy for the past twenty years, he was well known in the city and surrounding country. For many years, he was associated with the flouring mills and dealers in grain, but for the past ten years he was the efficient manager of the savings department in the banking house of L. & C. H. Bull.
He was a native of the city of Philadelphia, but in early life, he moved to Wisconsin, and was a member of the legislature in that state in 1856 and 1858. His father, General William R. Smith, was attorney general of Wisconsin at this time, and afterward, achieved a distinction by writing a history of the state. The arena of politics, however, had no fascinations for Mr. Smith, and when his time expired as member of the legislature, he never again could be induced to accept office, or to take an active interest in political campaigns.
He married Miss Frances Boyden, member of a distinguished Chicago family, who survives him. The other immediate relatives are his aged mother and two brothers, J. Montgomery Smith and Samuel Smith, all of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He was also a cousin of ex-Mayor D. F. Deaderick, of this city.
We fain would stop with this brief note of his departure, leaving the record as plain, simple and unostentatious as the life that has been witnessed by numerous acquaintances. Its impressions on the pages of time are clear and comprehensive, needing no index to point out the excellencies of the parts that combined to form the full rounded periods that incite admiration for their clearness, force, and beauty.
Endowed by nature with superior mental faculties, he improved his talents and attained a rare perfection in the diversified fields of knowledge; was the most entertaining companion upon all occasions; and, at all times, an unquestionable authority upon debatable subjects. With an insatiable thirst for living truths, that flow only from purest fountains and life giving sources, he derived nourishment from elevating standards of literature, and reached the grandest heights of intellectual attainments.
Of unswerving integrity of character, viewing all matters in the clearest sunlight of honesty, steadfast and loyal to a force of convictions that were directed by the light of a clear and searching intelligence, he cast a far spreading influence that was an infallible guide in the paths of rectitude and honor, restraining all who came in his circle from committing unwarranted trespasses, and almost precluding the possibility of the doing of a mean act in his presence.
He was a man of extraordinary force in all his business associations, scrutinizing the bearings of all subjects, examining their parts and whole through the powerful lenses of an analytical and naturally legal mind. Yet with all these manifold gifts and equipments, it was always noted that he had the gentleness of a woman and the modesty of a child.
One of the most faithful members and liberal supporters of the Church of Good Shepherd, for many years he was its junior warden, clerk and treasurer; and his character, rounded and complete, that of the Christian gentleman, leaves its impress on all of the younger members of the fold, and in the most unfading beauty, allures to a worthy emulation.
There was another feature in the life of the departed that touches the tenderest chords, and that was his unfailing kindness of heart. His acts of benevolence, words of encouragement, sincere sentiments of sympathy, which have come with the cheering influences of bright sunshine on the paths of the discouraged, luminating their future, as brightness cast from the bow of promise, will long be most gratefully remembered and sacredly treasured in many warm and responsive hearts.
There are a countless number who would gladly reciprocate his flowing kindness, and who fain would speak in comforting words to his mourning relatives; and who would gladly extend the tenderest sympathies to the bereaved widow, whom he so fondly cherished.
The remains will be taken on the early train this morning to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and will be laid to rest in the family burying ground. His friends in this city who are prevented from strewing the flowers of friendship on his casket, and casting the sprigs of perpetual remembrance, will follow the cortege with their most kindly thoughts, and deepest interest.
- The Quincy Daily Whig, Friday, May 25, 1888; page 3.
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The body of Mr. Richard M. Smith was shipped this morning to Mineral Point, Wisconsin, where it will be buried. Mineral Point was Mr. Smith's old home. There his mother and brothers live and there his father lies buried. Mr. Montgomery Smith, a brother of Richard's, was here to accompany the body to Mineral Point.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Friday, May 25, 1888; page 4.
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