JOSEPHINE COLBURN SMALLEY
MRS. SMALLEY DIES AT HOME ON NORTH 8TH
In Failing Health Since April; Private Services To Be Held Tuesday
Mrs. Clarence C. Smalley, 85, died early Sunday at the home, 730 North Eighth
street. She had been in failing health since April.
Funeral services, which are to be private, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at
the residence. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Married in 1872
Mrs. Smalley, a resident of Manitowoc since 1872, was born in Grand Rapids,
Mich. Her maiden name was Josephine L. Colburn, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R.H.
Colburn of that city. While on a visit to Manitowoc she met Clarence C. Smalley.
The following year, 1872, they were married.
Mr. Smalley, with his father, organized the Smalley manufacturing company, one
of the city's pioneer farm machinery companies. He was an expert machinist and
designer of machinery and later advanced to the presidency of the company. Mr.
Smalley died in 1903.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smalley. Two sons, Charles and Reno,
died in 1934.
Mrs. Smalley for years was prominent in church and relief societies in Manitowoc.
She was one of the organizers of the North Side Relief society and served as
president for a number of years. She also spent much time in serving church
societies in various capacities.
Remained Active
Mrs. Smalley, despite her advancing years, remained active until a few months ago.
She was a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Bleser, on the occasion of
her 85th birthday anniversary only a short time before she was taken seriously ill.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel C. Bleser, city; and 12 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 24, 1936 P.2
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Smalley Rites Held Here This Afternoon
Private funeral services for Mrs. Clarence C. Smalley, pioneer resident
of the city who died Sunday, were held this afternoon at the home, 730
North Eighth street. They were in charge of the Rev. F.C. St. Clair of
the St. James church. Arthur Fishbeck, Erwin Kunz, Jule Hamacheck, Elmer
Bleser, George Gibbs, and Frank Boyer were pallbearers.
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 25, 1936 P.2
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[bur. 8-25-1936/age 85 yrs/cause: myocardiol delgeneration cardiac asthma/
bur. on Mrs. C.C. Smalley lot]
MRS. SMALLEY DIES AT HOME ON NORTH 8TH
In Failing Health Since April; Private Services To Be Held Tuesday
Mrs. Clarence C. Smalley, 85, died early Sunday at the home, 730 North Eighth
street. She had been in failing health since April.
Funeral services, which are to be private, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at
the residence. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Married in 1872
Mrs. Smalley, a resident of Manitowoc since 1872, was born in Grand Rapids,
Mich. Her maiden name was Josephine L. Colburn, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R.H.
Colburn of that city. While on a visit to Manitowoc she met Clarence C. Smalley.
The following year, 1872, they were married.
Mr. Smalley, with his father, organized the Smalley manufacturing company, one
of the city's pioneer farm machinery companies. He was an expert machinist and
designer of machinery and later advanced to the presidency of the company. Mr.
Smalley died in 1903.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smalley. Two sons, Charles and Reno,
died in 1934.
Mrs. Smalley for years was prominent in church and relief societies in Manitowoc.
She was one of the organizers of the North Side Relief society and served as
president for a number of years. She also spent much time in serving church
societies in various capacities.
Remained Active
Mrs. Smalley, despite her advancing years, remained active until a few months ago.
She was a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Bleser, on the occasion of
her 85th birthday anniversary only a short time before she was taken seriously ill.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel C. Bleser, city; and 12 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 24, 1936 P.2
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Smalley Rites Held Here This Afternoon
Private funeral services for Mrs. Clarence C. Smalley, pioneer resident
of the city who died Sunday, were held this afternoon at the home, 730
North Eighth street. They were in charge of the Rev. F.C. St. Clair of
the St. James church. Arthur Fishbeck, Erwin Kunz, Jule Hamacheck, Elmer
Bleser, George Gibbs, and Frank Boyer were pallbearers.
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 25, 1936 P.2
********
[bur. 8-25-1936/age 85 yrs/cause: myocardiol delgeneration cardiac asthma/
bur. on Mrs. C.C. Smalley lot]
JOSEPHINE COLBURN SMALLEY
MRS. SMALLEY DIES AT HOME ON NORTH 8TH
In Failing Health Since April; Private Services To Be Held Tuesday
Mrs. Clarence C. Smalley, 85, died early Sunday at the home, 730 North Eighth
street. She had been in failing health since April.
Funeral services, which are to be private, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at
the residence. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Married in 1872
Mrs. Smalley, a resident of Manitowoc since 1872, was born in Grand Rapids,
Mich. Her maiden name was Josephine L. Colburn, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R.H.
Colburn of that city. While on a visit to Manitowoc she met Clarence C. Smalley.
The following year, 1872, they were married.
Mr. Smalley, with his father, organized the Smalley manufacturing company, one
of the city's pioneer farm machinery companies. He was an expert machinist and
designer of machinery and later advanced to the presidency of the company. Mr.
Smalley died in 1903.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smalley. Two sons, Charles and Reno,
died in 1934.
Mrs. Smalley for years was prominent in church and relief societies in Manitowoc.
She was one of the organizers of the North Side Relief society and served as
president for a number of years. She also spent much time in serving church
societies in various capacities.
Remained Active
Mrs. Smalley, despite her advancing years, remained active until a few months ago.
She was a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Bleser, on the occasion of
her 85th birthday anniversary only a short time before she was taken seriously ill.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel C. Bleser, city; and 12 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 24, 1936 P.2
********
Smalley Rites Held Here This Afternoon
Private funeral services for Mrs. Clarence C. Smalley, pioneer resident
of the city who died Sunday, were held this afternoon at the home, 730
North Eighth street. They were in charge of the Rev. F.C. St. Clair of
the St. James church. Arthur Fishbeck, Erwin Kunz, Jule Hamacheck, Elmer
Bleser, George Gibbs, and Frank Boyer were pallbearers.
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 25, 1936 P.2
********
[bur. 8-25-1936/age 85 yrs/cause: myocardiol delgeneration cardiac asthma/
bur. on Mrs. C.C. Smalley lot]
MRS. SMALLEY DIES AT HOME ON NORTH 8TH
In Failing Health Since April; Private Services To Be Held Tuesday
Mrs. Clarence C. Smalley, 85, died early Sunday at the home, 730 North Eighth
street. She had been in failing health since April.
Funeral services, which are to be private, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at
the residence. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Married in 1872
Mrs. Smalley, a resident of Manitowoc since 1872, was born in Grand Rapids,
Mich. Her maiden name was Josephine L. Colburn, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R.H.
Colburn of that city. While on a visit to Manitowoc she met Clarence C. Smalley.
The following year, 1872, they were married.
Mr. Smalley, with his father, organized the Smalley manufacturing company, one
of the city's pioneer farm machinery companies. He was an expert machinist and
designer of machinery and later advanced to the presidency of the company. Mr.
Smalley died in 1903.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smalley. Two sons, Charles and Reno,
died in 1934.
Mrs. Smalley for years was prominent in church and relief societies in Manitowoc.
She was one of the organizers of the North Side Relief society and served as
president for a number of years. She also spent much time in serving church
societies in various capacities.
Remained Active
Mrs. Smalley, despite her advancing years, remained active until a few months ago.
She was a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Bleser, on the occasion of
her 85th birthday anniversary only a short time before she was taken seriously ill.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel C. Bleser, city; and 12 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 24, 1936 P.2
********
Smalley Rites Held Here This Afternoon
Private funeral services for Mrs. Clarence C. Smalley, pioneer resident
of the city who died Sunday, were held this afternoon at the home, 730
North Eighth street. They were in charge of the Rev. F.C. St. Clair of
the St. James church. Arthur Fishbeck, Erwin Kunz, Jule Hamacheck, Elmer
Bleser, George Gibbs, and Frank Boyer were pallbearers.
Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 25, 1936 P.2
********
[bur. 8-25-1936/age 85 yrs/cause: myocardiol delgeneration cardiac asthma/
bur. on Mrs. C.C. Smalley lot]
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